The Vintage Fashion Challenge

Hello all,  just a quick post to let those of you who somehow don't follow me on Instagram; Jenny, Sara, and myself have started up a monthly photo challenge for vintage lovers.For those of you who don't know, a monthly photo challenge is just that, a set of prompts for the month to get you…

Costumers Guild Sale Haul

This Sunday, my friend Adria and I decided it's been too long since we hung out, and hit up the annual San Diego Costumers Guild Sale. It was a bit overwhelming, with many sellers peddling costumes, vintage goods, and many other treasures.We stuck close together, so the other would be 'good', and we both made…

A travelling hat is in town

I recently had the amazing privilege to participate in an amazing idea by Australian Milliner, Tanith Rowan.The idea is as follows: She's created an adorable vintage inspired tilt-hat, and is sending it around the world to various vintage lovers. I jumped on the idea as fast as I could.The hat has been named "Adelaide", and she…

Vintage Flea Market Finds

Once again, the San Diego Vintage Flea Market has come and gone and I left with treasures!I went with my friend Megan, and I actually brought my camera with me. But sadly, I only took two photos, and they were very similar to each other.I had fun actually hanging with someone. We were both terrible…

I see Wonderful Things

Being very close to Balboa Park has a lot of perks, lots of gorgeous gardens and museums with amazing exhibits are definitely high on that list.Upon hearing about the King Tut exhibit at the San Diego Natural History museum, I know I wanted to hit it up after the semester ended. So yesterday, I met up with Janey of Atomic…

Fall SD Vintage Flea Market

After a very tiring week, I decided to treat myself by going to the San Diego Vintage Flea Market.Having attended one in June, I was excited to see what new things I would find on my adventure. I consulted a bit of Janey's excellent Antique Show Guide, and made my way out the door.Now once…

Introducing the Vintage Pajama Party Sew Along

So, in an attempt to get myself to post more, sew a bit more, and to interact better with you lovely readers, I began to mull about with a sew along. I looked to my sewing list, and noted pajamas were on there, and the light bulb went off!Enter The Vintage Pajama Party by Tiny…

I sewed for victory

Earlier in the year, I told myself to create more clothes for myself, but I've been failing in the documenting and photographing department for it! I mean, I just have the few I showcased for the group.I made this ensemble for Sew For Victory in the spring, and I have to say, it's one of…

Melrose Ave Flea Market

Last Sunday, I was in the Orange Countyarea visiting friends, and I was whisked away to a flea market in LA.I sadly didn't have my camera on me, and the only picture I took was of my outfit.But, I can share my finds with you all!After getting in the area, the first booth I saw…

"Are you sure it wasn’t made for you?"

Title coming from something my sister said in regards to the dress I bought and finally wore.I kindly asked my grandma if I could borrow one of my late great-aunts hats to use in some photos. She gladly agreed, and I asked my dad if he could take a couple picturesYou can sort of see…