Autumn Aspirations

Just a few snaps of an outfit I wore back in October to visit the Denver Botanical Gardens with my parents. This dress is a favorite and must get worn at least once every autumn, becuase this print is the beeeeest ever. I paired it with a striped plasticflex handbag, green pumps from American Duchess, and some antique brass lantern charm earrings. 

Wishing everyone a happy December! I'm busy as ever and moving slower than usual too, as my mind seems to want to shut off and hibernate until the end of the year, but it just won't do. I simply must cut out my 1890's bodice tonight!! 

November Noir

 

A beaded 1940's suit jacket in the woods. The day after this I came down with a cold and haven't been glamorous since. Sadly most of the leaves have fallen now too. 

Suit, Hat, Gloves, Clutch, and Jewelry: Vintage

Faux fur collar: Amazon 

Call of the Wild

 

I'll soon be setting off on quite a big adventure. I haven't left town, or my house, much in the last couple of years (of course), and for a couple of years before that either. Once upon a time I had a goal to visit the grand canyon before I turned 30. Well I turned 30 this month, and in September...I am driving to see the grand canyon.

Is it a safe time to be traveling? No. There is this terrible balance between feeling like I should stay put, that it's safer to, that it's the "right" thing to do, and of course it is, but no one knows which day is their last, and I'd like to see the grand canyon before I go. So I am going to be driving west for several weeks this fall. I am fully vaccinated of course, and this will be a mostly solo trip in my car with a lot of social distancing and most of my non-driving time spent outside, but I still know it will seem irresponsible to many. I had already put my life on hold before the world stopped turning. I spent a lot of time in my twenties telling myself I didn't deserve to live fully, not just yet. That I hadn't proven myself worthy, of adventure, of companionship, of love, of life. I can't stay stuck forever, so I'm gambling a little, on a trip to see more of this planet before it's gone, or I am.

Like many I expect, I do fear I won't get to see and do (and write, create) all I'd like to in the small spark of time I will be allotted. There are so many things I cannot change.

But I can at least drive to see the grand canyon. May it be grand indeed.

Dress: Made by me

Shoes: Bait Footwear

Hat, Bracelet, Belt, & Clutch: Vintage

Earrings: Old Navy (and quite old)

Plaid in the Past

Just a few more photos from my fall day trip into the foothills. I made this plaid dress for a video on Patreon this last season and this fabric has been in my stash for YEARS, so I was really glad to finally use it. This dress is rather pink for me, which is a color I don't normally wear, but I felt this one was rich enough I could get away with it blended with the black and blue in the tartan pattern. Styling it with black helps it feel more "me" too of course.

I hope you are all staying safe and keeping well as we move into winter. I think I'm going into full hibernation mode, but I'm hoping by the time winter ends there could be even better vaccine news on the horizon. Be careful out there and take care of yourself in this unending strange time!

The Falling Leaves

The leaves are so bright even the camera couldn't focus. Nothing like the shimmering aspens here in Colorado during fall. Of course now it is snowing here today instead.

I'll be whip stitching seam allowances on delicate silk taffeta today, but I hope you are all well ❤

Outfit Details:

Dress: Made by me

Gloves, Handbag, Belt, Brooch: Vintage

Shoes: Modcloth

The Vintage Woman Magazine // Vintage Accessory Editorial

I was recently asked to contribute to the wonderful Vintage Woman Magazine website and wrote yet another love letter to my beloved matchy matchy accessory sets. I had a great time shooting these fun editorial style flay lays of my vintage and repro accessories for the article and wanted to share them here as well. Check out the full text over on to The Vintage Woman Magazine here.