High Up a Tree

Once in a while Toma decides he wants to take some pictures, and once in a while they are something I can also use here on the blog. One of our more recent shoots involved one of my newest acquisitions; A lovely but worn out 1930s dress. I am not usually one to wear frocks that old, but I like the summery feel off this swiss dot dress. I am not sure why, but these shots remind me of a summer during the great depression. Also, I just really love climbing trees.

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Outfit Post

Today was more eventful than I could have ever wanted. I did not mean to let it happen, but we managed to put off Christmas presents shopping for our kids. Both kids are sick and we had to have my mother come watch them at our house, while we made our way to the small Hell that is the local Mall.
After we collected our items and tried to escape the droves of people milling about, we got on the freeway headed for the fabric shop. For some reason the woman in front of us thought it was a good idea to slam on her brakes in the rain, on a down hill slope, because the light had just turned yellow. We skid 50 feet and nearly hit her, veering off we nearly hit a light pole, and end safely in the exit lane. I literally cried. I was so afraid for my life!
I am glad to say I am in fact alive and home to share my outfit pictures of today.
Above, my new old Barbizon slip, bias cut spun rayon, silky soft! My new hair comb from the estate sale I attended on Saturday. My favorite bead earrings in blue.
The 30s knit dress Solanah and I found out shopping one day. I adore this dress, even if it is a hair too tight on me. I finger waved my hair this morning, though its hard to see in the pictures.
Of course after my near death experience, I needed to calm down a bit. How else than with a tasty, "Dead Guy Ale" By the Rouge Brewery. Simply one of my favorite beers and it did hit the spot, and has me settled. Hopefully tomorrow will be less eventful...

The 30s Circus Is In Town

We went thrifting the other day, and it was mostly a bust of a day. Except for this blouse. A 1930s cotton blouse. Red and white striped, crochet button closure on back neck, POUF sleeves like no other, cute button detail at front. I want to keep it, like no other, its so lovely. Lucky for you guys, I can't keep it... It's heading to My Etsy this week.
So if you need a bust of 38" and a waist 32" or less, this shirt is up your alley!

Here is an awful sample picture of the blouse, in all its cool 1930s glory.

1930s Blouse, $42.00

Solanah and I are off to hunt again tomorrow, so hopefully we will come home with more goodies to share with the world. I am so happy to have a friend to work with, its been such a blast shopping with her each week. <3

A Tale of a Topper

I went to the Urban Eccentric and fell in love with this hat, so much so that I went home and dug through my drawers and hat piles. Once I had suffcient trade items I headed back down and traded my wares for this wonderful hat that I absolutely had to have.
Now I am happily in love with my new favorite hat. Its the sweetest mustard yellow 1930s topper ever.
I wish I would have gotten a full body shot when we went to the Fiesta for Tim's Grandma's 80th birthday. Alas, I only got these shots below. I did wear a lovely bright teal skirt with a black top and a funky little flower brooch.
I was a walking carnival of intense colors.

Tim's Uncle's Car... and flower pot?

Me and My Silly Husband (and my sweet 1940s umbrella!)

Look forward to seeing much more of this hat, as I never ever want to take it off my head again.
I must continue to hunt for a few more like this in other colors to complete my collection.
You too, should top your top with a topper!