iris satijn

Just a look at one photo had me vying for more of Iris Satijn's portfolio. With her quirky pairings, it's no wonder the Amsterdam-based stylist has work featured in some of my favorite magazines including the ever lovely N.E.E.T Magazine. I quite love this shoot and was thinking as I perused the photos, how fun would it be to dress up as Charlie Chaplin for Halloween? Last year I was Amelia Earheart, so perhaps I should just keep with the historical theme! I mean these photos just scream silent film dancer, no? And then of course, when I actually got down to reading a bit more about the shoot, lo and behold...Charlie C. was here. Costume ideas anyone?

juliette hogan

After several weeks of minimal Internet, I spent the last few days catching up and oh my what I've found thanks to a lovely little posting over at Sally Jane Vintage.

Well, what could it be? New Zealand designer, Juliette Hogan's latest collection of course! I'm completely enamored I must say. But wait which one, you ask? Well both actually, although naturally I'm drawn to Mind Your Manners, her Winter 09 collection. How wonderful is it that she keeps both hemispheres in mind!

What I wouldn't do for an occasion to strut around demurely in one of the above dresses.

coming soon

These lovely vintage pieces will soon be found in the shop. Stop in later this evening if you like what you see!

alive and well

Lack of new blog postings. No fresh pieces in the shop. Complete online absence. Despite what these signs may point to, I am still alive! Just on a bit a of holiday in celebration of my new found independence.

When my brother asked me to join him on a road trip from Austin to Seattle a few weeks ago, how could a sister refuse! And then after thinking about it, I mean, really, how could I get all the way up to Seattle and not visit Vancouver? And then, wait, one night with my best friend in San Francisco just wasn't enough so of course I had to make a pit stop in the city on my way back down to Austin. So here I am, still on holiday in San Francisco, but feeling quite at home in Nancy's cozy kitchen in the Mission. Sipping on Orange Spice Tea and playing catch up to all that I've missed in the past two weeks. Help!

I had grand plans for my road trip. Documenting everything along the way and keeping up the blog but alas, these did not happen. I was absorbed in my books driving through the desert. Searching the atlas for oddly named cities along our route. Got caught up staring out the window all through Northern California and Oregon too. And all the niceties that go along with road tripping sprinkled of course with heaps of cat naps.

So in essence, this is a post to let you know, yes, I still exist in this world. And yes, I'll be back in the swing of things this week!

in the shop

It's just a hop, skip and a jump over to the shop. Run on over now if you like what you see! I'll be posting more Fall pieces later this week so stayed tuned...

in the shop

A few of these lovelies went up in the shop last night, and you'll find the others popping up throughout the morning...Oh! And do visit the shop again tonight for added goodies!

oh my! dalena vintage giveaway update

And so the lucky gal is...Miss Rachael! Congratulations to you, you'll have to let us all know how you like your new blouse!

Heaps of thanks to everyone for all the sweet comments. You really do know how to make a girl feel good about herself!

Austin Eavesdropper...Thanks so much for the shout out on your blog!

Indiana Adams...Of course I would love to be featured on Adored Austin!

emily...Good eye! Several of my photos are taken in East Austin around the Holly plant and Fiestsa Gardens. I also shoot in small towns near Austin. Buda, Dripping Springs and Marlin, to name a few.

Thanks again to all and stay tuned for future giveaways! I'm hoping to make this a monthly event featuring pieces from some of my favorite vintage shops.