The Dots

This weekend, I will be heading out on holiday with my Husband. We are headed to the ocean to celebrate our 3rd Anniversary. Last night I had the wise idea to sew up a whole new dress to wear the first night in town, when we plan to go to "anniversary dinner." I had plans to re-make this dress again, because the fit was so wonderful, but this time I did it brighter colors. I went with red polka dots and teal bias, and have gotten the dress nearly complete.
Now today, I just need to pop a zipper in the frock, and finish off the hemline, and I will be wearing tomorrow night at dinner.

Thank you to all who voted for me in the Mad Men Casting Call, and don't forget you can vote daily. I will be gone over the weekend, and away from my computer, so if you love me, help spread the word over the weekend!
Thank you so much for all the love and support I get from you all! I feel so grateful to have e-met all of you!

Billie Jo Retro - Vintage Inspired Fabulousness

I am in a promoting mood. Due to the awful economy I have been forced to close my Brick and Mortar baby store, Boomba Toomba.
Because of my depression and anxiety over this, I have been trying to spread the word on many of my favorite small companies who are vintage inspired in hopes that they might live on!
Today I would like to mention my current favorite of the reproduction lines: Billie Jo Retro.
BJR is a 3 woman company based here in Portland, Houston, and New York. The economy has hit many small clothing lines hard, so I hope you will think to the little guys when you are hunting for a good repro this year!
BJR is set to have a whole new line out in 1-2 months, (I CANT WAIT!!!) but for now there are still some great staples on the website.
Here is a small array of lovely items she has to offer either now, or very soon. (click to enlarge.)



And this is just a small sampling of all the lovely items Billie Jo has to offer and of what will be coming so very soon!

You can check out Billie Jo Retro on their Website and also chat them up on Myspace.

If you live in portland you can score some amazing prices on the biggest clearance sale in the NW www.bargainhuntingPDX.com.
60 local designers and boutiques will be there including Billie Jo Retro selling their wares for up to 80% off! what a deal. (HERE is what BJR will have on sale!)
The sale is August 16th 12pm-5pm at the Crystal Ballroom.
If you make it to the sale make sure to say Hi to me as I will be there making the thrifty rounds and taking lots of pictures.