Whistles Spring LookBook

I always love Whistles, but this collection really has be rubbing my hands together greedily and wishing for a winning lottery ticket. I've never been one to wear much pink but paired with khaki or navy it doesn't look too intimidating. I'm going thrift shopping tomorrow and I'll definitely be keeping these images in mind while I'm digging through the racks.

I wanna do the right thing, when the right thing counts...

photos by Tom b.

- Dandelion Wishes Dress courtesy of Modcloth
- H&M tights
- UO boots
- vintage wool coat
- vintage wool beret
- listening to: Rival Schools - Pedals "Wring it Out"



On a walk around the block this afternoon Tom and I did the following: stopped in random doorways to take photos (hi neighbors!), got to pet the friendliest husky ever that was chillin' outside his owner's shop, realized that just because daylight savings has started doesn't mean it's warm outside.

Photography: August Sander

This week's photography spotlight comes in the form of August Sander. You may recognize that name as the other photographer that The Sartorialist name checked as a source of his inspiration. I actually didn't realize that fact when I ran across these photos but when I figured it out, thought is was quite a coincidence since I posted about Mike Disfarmer just last week.

August Sander was a German portrait and documentary photographer in the early part of the 20th century. He traveled across small towns of Germany photographing people from all walks of life. His portraits were banned during Nazi rule because they did not adhere to the ideal Aryan type. His most well-known work is Man of the Twentieth Century a book that divides his subjects into seven groups: The Farmer, The Skilled Tradesman, Woman, Classes and Professions, The Artists, The City, and The Last People.

Etsy Update: Smilin' Gal Vintage

butterfly print dress, plum belted dress, lavender gingham dress, pink petal print dress, 40s baby blue dress


pink color block skirt, 50s peasant dress, pink plaid dress, lacy pink dress, mint green dress

Etsy Update: Spring is in the Air, Pt. 3

60s plaid day dress, capri pants & top, 60s chambray mini dress, 70s floral skirt, patchwork babydoll blouse


pleat collar blouse, heart print blouse, denim mini skirt, cropped stripe cardigan, 70s reversible wrap skirt


navy polka dot dress, 60s print blouse, 60s mini skirt & blouse, 50s print cardigan, 70s a-line skirt


70s print sundress, 60s chambray dress, silk polka dot blouse, navy pleat skirt, 60s plaid high waist shorts


Lacoste striped dress, 70s denim jumper, 50s pleated skirt, 70s high waisted jeans, pin-tuck knit top

Casual Thrifting Day

- thrifted Gap sweater
- UO jeans
- 80s woven leather flats
- vintage Coach purse



Rather than the usual gussied up outfit post, I thought I'd do a casual going-thrifting sort of outfit. I'm not a big jeans-wearer but I do love how high waisted these are. The sweater is one I thrifted but is originally from the Gap. I also have it in black and white. They're the best soft wool!

I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with the hair-growing-out situation. My best defense these days is the messy side ponytail. I got the idea from this hair tutorial. I'm also trying out the one with three buns. I haven't quite gotten that one down yet. :)

Today I'm taking a little road trip to visit some thrift and vintage stores that I don't usually get to during the week. I've got my fingers crossed that I come home with lots of goodies for the Etsy shop. Speaking of the Etsy shop, I'll be adding 35 more spring pieces this week. Yay!

Lacy Things

A few lacy bits and pieces I've picked up for this spring! The top row consists of three vintage camisoles that will all be paired with high waisted shorts and skirts. The bottom row shows three very different but equally lovely dresses; a 40s sheer lace dress, a 60s mini dress and a 70s gauze maxi dress.