hats

Lately I've noticed my love for vintage hats has begun to grow and immensely so. Hence, two postings in a row on the topic! My apologies to all you non lovers out there. I really don't mean to be a bore, but oh what a day today was when I came across a slew of the most adorable hats from the Fifties and Sixties. A few of them went up in the shop yesterday and the rest are coming this morning.

I'm kind of in love with the Russianesque fur number, it reminds me of something Lara from Dr. Zhivago would wear. Thoughts?

turbans

It's funny, I always associate the turban with summertime, sand and swimsuits. But this evening, I was ecstatic to find The Sartorialist had captured the turban in it's full Fall flare.




And the reason I was searching for turbans? Well last month, while shopping, I came across a few vintage turbans which I quickly snatched up. The thought was I'd either put them up in the shop or sport them through the Fall, but after photographing and posting both of them today I realized I actually want to keep one. However, tragically it was too late...They were already up in the shop! So off, I am, to scout out the perfect turban for my Fall wardrobe. I'm thinking green velvet would be the absolute. As in Scarlett O'Hara's make shift recession gown green. No?

So why, you might ask, do I have a certain fondness for the turban? I kind of feel this quote from Miss Dita von Teese in Inked Magazine is perfectly fitting of my love...

"Paris. As an eccentric, I feel most comfortable there. I was having tea in one of my favorite restaurants there recently, and I was wearing a 1940’s turban. I looked around, and I saw two other women in turbans. They were like, 90 years old, but I thought, “This is the place for me!”

I can't tell you how many times I wonder, am I really 27 years old? Or perhaps just a 90-year-old trapped in a young body? Am I alone in this feeling?

end of (southern) summer sale

It's still summer down here in the South, but it's finally coming to an end. Hopefully we're saying au revoir to days of sunny warmth. To celebrate and welcome in cooler weather we're having an End of (Southern) Summer Sale over in the shop where all Summer items have been marked 40% OFF...Run on over if you'd like!

By the way, that's my lovely Aunt Vinnie. Great Aunt that is...Isn't she gorgeous!

dace

Seeing modern lines combined with classic femininity and a touch of vintagey goodness makes for one happy me. Dace, launched out of Vancouver in 2002, is exactly such, featuring pieces that seem so perfectly tailored they scream sexy--in a subtle and flattering way of course! And the best thing, other than the line itself, is that even though dace is based out of Vancouver, they've got an online shop for your out-of-reach needs. Thank you interwebs, for your instant gratification, and of course Mr. Postman, for faithfully delivering!

in the shop

I'll be posting new tops in the shop this evening so stay tuned!

sally scott

Why oh why do I keep falling for collections that are so difficult to get my hands on! Tokyo based Sally Scott is just one more line to add to my list of out-of-the-country desires. Their 09-10 Autumn/Winter Collection is charmingly styled with layers of hats, coats and scarves upon darling skirts, sweaters and dresses. And to boot, the photography stirs up warm, fuzzy feelings of cold weather to come.

beautiful stranger

Despite more wine last night (oops), my spirits where lifted upon opening my email only to find I was the Beautiful Stranger of the Day. I sound like a complete nerd in the write up but c'est la vie! Thanks Beautiful Stranger, for making my day.

fuddled

Tempranillo Night + Drizzling Day = Ugh

supermarket sarah

Do you ever have those why didn't I think of that moments? Well of course you do! I can't imagine anyone not having one of those moments at least once a month. This month's moment for me arose during a daily Internet foraging session when I came across the charming online boutique-of-sorts, Supermarket Sarah.

The concept is brilliant really, it combines the straightforward layout of a brick and mortar shop with the convenience of online shopping. With her handy home-base located just around the corner from Portobello Market, Sarah has ventured out from her stall in the actual market and set up shop in her own home. Thankfully for all of us residing outside the realm of the all-embracing market, she's turned this home shop into an online showroom featuring a variety of market finds. A place in which shopping is as easy as clicking on the piece you like, purchasing et viola...a little bit of Portobello loveliness delivered to your doorstep!

Although the current homepage actually features guest-curator Fred Butler, a London-based designer and props stylist, I'm hoping to see more of Sarah's hand-picked goodies in the future. Don't get me wrong, Fred Butler's work is quite intriguing in itself, it's just I'm a sucker for the more classic finds. What do you say?

in the shop

Fall to Winter. Winter to Spring. Spring to Summer. Summer to Fall. No matter the season, it's the change I love. Check out the yummy Autumn hues up in the shop today. I'll be posting more througout the day so be sure to check in for more vintage loveliness.

oh my! nashville fille giveaway update

Here's to Miss Dina, the lucky gal who will soon be toting a lovely vintage wallet around town courtesy of Nashville Fille! Congratulations, you'll have to let us know how your cutesy new (to you) wallet works for you.

Thanks again to Courtney for sponsoring the giveaway and of course to all who entered. And to all on this perfectly pleasant Sunday, a goodnight.