Too cute, not sure where this baby came from but it's rad nonetheless.
x Sianne
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
John is not really dull!
This made me laugh for some reason!
x Sianne
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| John is not really dull, WPA poster, ca. 1937Works Progress Administration poster sponsored by the Town of Hempstead (W.H. Runcie, M.D., health officer) recommending eye examinations for children having difficulty learning. |
Friday, August 6, 2010
Fashion Feature; Whiteowl on Etsy
This week I’d like to share with you the delightful collection of jewellery from Whiteowl on Etsy.
The pieces are a magical combination of new textiles combined with old (many materials are rescued from estate sales, flea markets and even the designers own Grandmother!).
You can help but adore the photographic presentation of the store. I love the thoughtfulness and care that has clearly been put into creating both necklaces and earrings for sale from just $20AUD (approximate).
Here are a few of my favourite pieces;
Price of postage from Whiteowl is exceptional if you don’t mind and orders are turned around in 2-3 working days. What more could one ask!
I’d also like to mention that the designers have a cute-as-a-button blog you can subscribe to for updates and tips on the latest flea market trends so be sure to sign up.
x Sianne
The pieces are a magical combination of new textiles combined with old (many materials are rescued from estate sales, flea markets and even the designers own Grandmother!).
You can help but adore the photographic presentation of the store. I love the thoughtfulness and care that has clearly been put into creating both necklaces and earrings for sale from just $20AUD (approximate).
Here are a few of my favourite pieces;
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| Botanique Lace Necklace Priced at approximately $36AUD An oversized garden of dusky grey lilies hangs asymmetrically from a duo of vintage copper chains |
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| Emmaline Lace Necklace Priced at approximately $36AUD a dramatic spray of lacy blooms, dotted with petite aqua beads and hung from antiqued brass chain. |
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| Circe Lace Earrings Priced at approximately $24AUD lovely stylized ivory lace blooms contrast with antiqued brass chains and sway from extra long antiqued brass wire |
Price of postage from Whiteowl is exceptional if you don’t mind and orders are turned around in 2-3 working days. What more could one ask!
I’d also like to mention that the designers have a cute-as-a-button blog you can subscribe to for updates and tips on the latest flea market trends so be sure to sign up.
x Sianne
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Poster awesomeness; Teagan White
I've been looking for some new art for around the house and stumbled across the work of Teagan White.
The mixture of the illustration within the message really appeals to me. Oh to be so creative!
You can view all work here; http://www.teaganwhite.com/typography.html
x Sianne
The mixture of the illustration within the message really appeals to me. Oh to be so creative!
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| "the person you love is 72.8% water"- experimental typography. ink, digital (photoshop). 2009. class work. (quote by alan fletcher) |
x Sianne
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Ripped silk tears!
Please tell me I'm not the only one who has accidentally ruined, ripped or destroyed a beautiful vintage clothing piece!
I was actually doing pretty well for myself, thinking that I’d been careful with my garments over the years even when having a drink or two. What can you do if you catch the lace on a 1940's dress and it disintegrates before your eyes? Not a lot except have a bit of a teary & complain that life just isn't fair.
I was in the kitchen earlier in a 40’s slips & I managed to catch the edge of the silk on the dining room table before hearing a heart-breaking rip! I suppose that sometimes there’s nothing you can do to halt time and prevent a tear...
Of course I will try to fix my slip best I can, or rope mother dearest into the act as her hand stitching is far neater than my own. Failing the mending skills, I may need to buy a new slip for that retail therapy buzz! Not all is lost.
x Sianne
I was actually doing pretty well for myself, thinking that I’d been careful with my garments over the years even when having a drink or two. What can you do if you catch the lace on a 1940's dress and it disintegrates before your eyes? Not a lot except have a bit of a teary & complain that life just isn't fair.
I was in the kitchen earlier in a 40’s slips & I managed to catch the edge of the silk on the dining room table before hearing a heart-breaking rip! I suppose that sometimes there’s nothing you can do to halt time and prevent a tear...
Of course I will try to fix my slip best I can, or rope mother dearest into the act as her hand stitching is far neater than my own. Failing the mending skills, I may need to buy a new slip for that retail therapy buzz! Not all is lost.
x Sianne
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday Fashion Feature: American Apparel
There is something about the current 'Classic Girl' look by American Apparel that just makes me smile.
Perhaps it's the clean and simple lines, the traditional feminine colours or the fact that the collection isn't full of pink frills & lace (not that there isn't a time & a place for pink frills and lace).
A gal needs her basic kit of clothing and that's exactly what this collection offers.
Perhaps it's the clean and simple lines, the traditional feminine colours or the fact that the collection isn't full of pink frills & lace (not that there isn't a time & a place for pink frills and lace).
A gal needs her basic kit of clothing and that's exactly what this collection offers.
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| Unisex Pinpoint Short Sleve Button Up Shirt Priced at $82 |
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| Silky shirred waist skirt Priced at $54 |
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| Chiffon Double-Layered Shirred Waist Skirt Priced at $64 |
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| High waist demin short Priced at $54 |
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| Polyester High-Waist Pleated Pant Priced at $108 |
You can see more of the Classic Girl range at the American Apparel website & I thoroughly recommend searching by catagory on the left hand pane.. otherwise you miss a few lines and that's never a good thing.
Til next week x Sianne
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
On your bike, ladies! The wonderful Raleigh Coasting
Today I wanted to show you this cute as a button bike by Raleigh Bicycles is a must have for the summer.. I want one!
Over viewed by Raleigh as; Combining retro good looks and the very elegant 3 speed auto shifting Shimano A fun bike that is simple, fun to ride and the only thing you have to think about is, ‘where do I go now’? Hooray, they're most certainly not wrong.
This bike is priced between $400 - $700 (ouch) but it does come in a gorgeous aqua colour this year.. I've seen a couple in a soft pink too & would definitely want the latter with a little wicker basket at the front. Perhaps eBay is the answer to procuring one of these babies.
That's all! Sianne
Over viewed by Raleigh as; Combining retro good looks and the very elegant 3 speed auto shifting Shimano A fun bike that is simple, fun to ride and the only thing you have to think about is, ‘where do I go now’? Hooray, they're most certainly not wrong.
This bike is priced between $400 - $700 (ouch) but it does come in a gorgeous aqua colour this year.. I've seen a couple in a soft pink too & would definitely want the latter with a little wicker basket at the front. Perhaps eBay is the answer to procuring one of these babies.
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| Aqua Coaster from the 2009 Collection |
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| Oh too cute to pass up - Coaster in soft Pink |
That's all! Sianne
Friday, July 9, 2010
Friday Fashion Feature
After a few weeks of a self inflicted ban on myself from shopping for items I can wear (insanity!), I am now allowing myself to get back into the swing of things it feels amazing to shop again! I have purchased a few bits and pieces lately and in my search for a new playsuit, I've stumbled across this uber cute website - Blue Velvet Vintage - classic fashions for classy dames.
Blue Velvet Vintage stocks everything you could want or need to deck yourself out from head to toe in beautiful pre-loved vintage. The best thing about the site that stock is kept up to date (i.e. not all 'SOLD'), the measurements are accurate & there is clarity around what is genuine vintage stock and was is a reproduction. They have an alluring collection of lingerie, crinoline slips, nightgowns, kimonos, loungewear, peignoir sets, robes and glamorous Hawaiian and pin up style swimsuits from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It's love at first site.
Here are a few of my more favoured pieces;
You can view the whole gorgeous collection on their site; http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/lingerie-swimwear/
x Sianne
Blue Velvet Vintage stocks everything you could want or need to deck yourself out from head to toe in beautiful pre-loved vintage. The best thing about the site that stock is kept up to date (i.e. not all 'SOLD'), the measurements are accurate & there is clarity around what is genuine vintage stock and was is a reproduction. They have an alluring collection of lingerie, crinoline slips, nightgowns, kimonos, loungewear, peignoir sets, robes and glamorous Hawaiian and pin up style swimsuits from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It's love at first site.
Here are a few of my more favoured pieces;
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| 50S/60S Paradise Hawai Swimsuit/playsuit with sarong style skirt Priced at $134 |
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| 50's Rose Marie Reid Black Pinup Style Swimsuit Priced at $165 |
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| 50's Plaid Pinup Style One Piece Halter Swimsuit Priced at $145 |
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| 60's Alix of Miami Blue Playsuit Romper Swimsuit Priced at $110 |
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| 60's Hawaiian Swimsuit/ Playsuit/ Romper Priced at $124 |
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| 60's Rose Marie Reed Fish Scale Print Playsuit/Romper Priced at $110 |
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| 60's Gabar White and Pink Eyelet Playsuit/ Swimsuit Romper Priced at $110 |
You can view the whole gorgeous collection on their site; http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/lingerie-swimwear/
x Sianne
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Going green with glorious envy!
So the days have gotten away with me again and I'm running late on a post, by a week... how symbolic of my life at the moment! It's continuing to be a hectic few months but I'm looking forward to Spring-time shopping already... only 2 more months away.
Last week I gave you a feature of 'blue' and today I bring you glorious green!
No more time to type, please enjoy :)
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| McCalls! |
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