Author: giantjonquil
Back to the Future
For those of you that think nothing good came out of the 80s, take a look at this fantastic Diane Von Furstenberg dress from that decade. I picked up this number just last Friday from Lula Vintage Wear to help combat my end of the season wardrobe malaise. This dress couldn’t be easier to wear — pull it over your head and tie the belt. Done. It’s also a great foil for colorful accessories, like this necklace from StyledLife. And, while the good fashion karma from this dress doesn’t completely off-set the horrific karma from the perm mullett I rocked in the 80s, it is a gigantic step in the right direction.
Better Than Your Average Mouseburger
Today, I have not 100% let up. Even though I phoned it in on this favorite dress, I am rocking it with different bling. I am a huge fan of this particular bling because it achieves that elusive thing: a blend of vintage and comtemporary that works. Here, the vintage piece is the shorter number with the spectacular, beaded tassel. I scored that one at Lula Vintage Wear. The contemporary piece is the longer string of raw emeralds from StyledLife. No mouseburger today for me.
And, yes, that is Joe Biden on my PC behind me — shirtless and waxing his Trans Am. I find it easier to practice law this way.
Keep Calm and Carry On
Seems like the end of the season malaise is starting early this year. I already can no longer get excited about my summer clothes, and I am day dreaming of tweed pencil skirts, cashmere sweaters, and tall boots. The other day, I even said the F word. F as in fur. This is a family blog, people.
But, it is still as hot as Hades, and I have to wear something. Today it is my modern Mary Tyler Moore dress with some “new,” vintage necklaces from Lula Vintage Wear.
Grime Free Zone
Old business first: for those of you worried that I am still struggling with the sticky zipper on Tuesday’s dress, rest easy. As it turned out, the dress came off as easily as a prom dress, and there was no walk of shame yesterday. What there was yesterday was a whole lot of cranking out of a motion-to-motion-a-motion-for-a-motion. Who wouldn’t find such work fulfilling? In my zealous advocacy for the client, I neglected to capture yesterday’s ensemble. Or was it my Tourette’s-like cursing that got in the way? Either way, whatever I was wearing was covered in grimy, lawyer grot by day’s end. Good riddance.
Freshly cleaned, today I offer again for your consideration this pretty, pink dress, now with different accessories. Me still likey. Vintage belt (and dress) from Lula Vintage Wear and necklace from StyledLife.
Labor of Love
Yes, I love vintage dresses, like this old favorite that you’ve seen before. But, actually wearing vintage (not just admiring it) comes with some work. Today’s dress had to have the hem tacked up before it could be worn, and it apparently needs a new zipper. There is some serious sticking going on with it, and it remains to be seen if I will be able to get out of this thing tonight when I get home. Watch this space tomorrow to see if I have to feature this dress again. A repeat will be unfortunate for me, though. Who wants to do the walk of shame without having had any … er … shame the night before? In fact, I rather prefer calling it the Stride of Pride.
Ok, back to vintage dresses. I have another zipper replacement in the works on a dress you haven’t yet seen. I had the straps shortened on the dress I wore Saturday night; they’re still too long. I had the buttons moved on my Lufthansa stewardess outfit. Twice. And I noticed yesterday (after I had it on) that this lovely number is tearing on the seam at the waist. I wore it anyway because multiple wardrobe changes are reserved for cooler days. The beloved closet is not air conditioned.
Red Eye to Tel Aviv, Anyone?
Everyone, meet my new favorite dress. My friend K would say that the girl in this dress is up for anything. She’s right. The thing has dress super powers, and, keep in mind, it’s at least 50 years old. (Made in the USA, according to the label.). All I can say is I should feel this good in everything I wear. It might technically be a day dress, but it felt great last night in the heat. Dress from Lula Vintage Wear. Inner glow from dress.
Wrap it up and Charge it, that’s my Favorite Phrase
I can’t get excited about most department store sales. Either the discount is negligible, or I’m already over the season, even at 70% off. This one is different. It’s Fall things at a pretty deep cut. Plus, basic stuff everyone needs like tights, lingerie, and t-shirts. And a lot of boots and shoes. What’s not to like? Then, if you give Nordstrom enough of your money during the rest of the year, they let you shop before the sale officially begins (on the 20th, this year) and spend even more of your money. And so it goes.