Monday, November 26, 2012

The Not-too-terrible First Video Post

Hi all! Today I decided to try out a video post. I'm such an awkward person! I hope it's not too terrible! But I show you my finds from AZ Vintage in Bloomington as promised and a few things I picked up while back in Mactown. Enjoy!


Monday, November 19, 2012

Home...the One in Winamac

It's so strange having two homes. I'm home, but I just left home. I need a way to identify the two.
I meant to post my finds from shopping with Calvin last weekend before I came home, but I totally spaced it. I got too busy with homework and packing. I will definitely bring you that post once I'm back to my home in B-town.
Calvin and I went to the movies last night and saw Argo. I loved it! He did too, but he didn't want to admit it because he originally didn't want to see it. Also, before the movie started he stripped for me in the back of the theatre! Haha. Actually, his undershirt ripped and he decided to rip it off, but it ripped way up to his neck. He then decided to take off his hoodie and shirt and undershirt. Then he couldn't figure out how to put his shirt back on. It was hysterical. I always have so much fun when I am with him. It's crazy. A year and 4 months later and we're still having a blast together.
But, the point is he bought himself some shoes, but they were buy one get one half off, so he bought me some booties! They look like cowgirl boots, but they're short little booties! They are so so so cute! I'll definitely add that in my post when I get back to my home in B-town. 
Hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving!
I'm ready to gain back the 15 pounds that I have lost at school.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

60's A-line Dress

Today I actually wore my new bright yellow dress!
Sorry for some of the blurry photos. I have no idea why they came out that way.
Also, I had some fun with these photos today!





Dress: AZ Vintage (Downtown Bloomington)

I love the princess seams on this dress. They really accentuate my figure. I chose to wear this dress without a belt! Shocker, I always seem to be wearing a waist cinching belt. I felt that this dress was perfect just the way it is! Next time I wear it I look forward to a black and yellow combination!






Tuesday, November 6, 2012

60's Wrap Dress

Oh my silly boyfriend! He managed to pick one of the few summer dresses I had on my list of favorites on Etsy! What a silly boy. But I must say, I'm not sure that he could have picked a sexier dress! This is a full wrap dress (I will have to wear it on days where there is no wind!) and it accentuates my shrinking waist. (I don't know if I have told you, but I have lost 15 pounds since January!) It's also very low cut. Sixties mini dress (60's mini anything) are always super short! This one isn't too bad...

I left the mirror in this shot because I find it pretty creepy!



This dress appears to be handmade. Most of my 60's dresses are handmade.
Purchased from: Luv Stoned Vintage
This dress was a steal at $10! I'm not breaking Calvin's wallet by making him buy me all this stuff! I kept it cheap. 
Also this dress came in the most adorable pink packaging! It was in the pink bin at my dorm's center desk and the lady had trouble finding it because it matched the bin so well!
Have a lovely evening.
Felicia



Monday, November 5, 2012

50's Pleated Skirt

Remember how I said I gave my boyfriend my Etsy login info and told him to buy me something off of my favorites list? 
A gorgeous taupe 50's pleated skirt arrived today!
Unfortunately the only shirt I have to match it is the one I photographed it with tonight! But Calvin said we can hit the vintage shops this weekend! It's his birthday weekend and he will be down visiting me. He's coming down Friday night which is his 21st birthday! I'm making him brownies for the occasion. I have no eggs so I have to steal someone else's from the fridge. There is a sign that says first come, first serve on the fridge. It's allowed. I got him an adorable little Batman shot glass. It has a cape! I'm really excited to see him. It's been a month! Usually I see him every 3 weeks. This has been killing me!





I'll probably be wearing this beauty tomorrow with a few changes. Metallic tank top under the giraffe print one, black hose, and my velvet heels. Super excited!





Friday, November 2, 2012

Local Vintage Shops


One huge reason to love Bloomington: all of the vintage shops!
There are several downtown. Today I walked to AZ Vintage. I only had $23 on me. I hoped I could find a cheap dress.
I did!
But first, I'm going to tell you some about AZ Vintage. It's really, really tiny! I was expecting a bigger store. They've got clothes on the left and some housewares on the right. I don't remember seeing any men's clothing now that I think about it. Sorry guys! They had shirts, blazers, jackets, coats, purses, sunglasses, jewelry, skirts, dresses, belts, scarves...a little of everything! But my favorite thing about this shop is their tags. The tags have the garment's measurements on them! That is just fantastic! Makes finding your size SO easy.




This dress fits me like a glove!! It reminds me a lot of my other 60's polyester dress. That one was green with a pattern similar to this one. But that one was a drop waist dress. 
The only bad thing about these photos is that they don't show the actual color of the dress. The dress is actually a super bright yellow.
Look forward to seeing a post where I am wearing it! (=





Thursday, November 1, 2012

Butterfly Sleeves



Hey guys! As I said last night, I want to try to keep updating this blog!!
Here I am today with my baby blue 70's dress! I never shared this beauty on here. Pretty crazy.
I was trying to remember where I got this dress from and I really can't remember. I am leaning towards Rusty Zipper...but I'm really not sure.
Since $345 of my vintage dresses have been ruined and I am a broke college student, my lovely, wonderful boyfriend has agreed to help replenish my vintage wardrobe! He loves it. I should have some surprises off of Etsy coming! I told him to pick from my favorites and I won't look to see what he got me! I'm uber excited for that.





It's really hard to capture in photos, but this dress has a fainted flower and line pattern to it. It's very interesting.

Dress: Possibly Rusty Zipper
Belt: Goodwill Rochester, IN
Jacket: Delia's
Shoes: Lower East Side

I look forward to sharing my gifts with you when they get here! 
(=