Curls ala Solanah

I was much inspired by the beautiful hairstyle worn by Solanah of Vintage Vixen. Two mini loops, one on each side of my head. Almost but not quite victory curls. I nestled a couple jeweled bobby pins in the center for added interest. To achieve this I simply used a curling iron to add more curl to my hair so it was easier to twirl in the rolls. I also curled up my bangs and the back hair. I them brushed them lightly to smooth the curls.



Just the perfect look for a day of job hunting and a trip to the food stamp office.

• Dress- Target


• Sweater- Forever21 Twist


• Blouse- Target


• Thigh highs- sockdreams.com


• Shoes- Aldo

I really love the easiness of this look. I may try it with a snood sometime the way I have seen Solanah and Casey wear their hair. I have just been timid to do it so far.

Pel

Tightened Purse Strings

Well, it has been almost two weeks now since the mine locked my husband and his fellow employees out of work. To say that our circumstances have changed drastically is an understatement. I must now use all my little money saving tips for real. There will be no new clothes for me starting next month. I got very lucky since my birthday is this month and we had a tiny bit left over so I got a small gift from my husband that will come in the mail soon. But after that it will be slim pickings. Am I upset. Yes. In a way I am upset that I can't shop, but I am more upset that this big company that is making billions of dollars a year in PROFITS is trying to skim an extra dollar or two off of the working class, namely the miners who are working at one of the most dangerous jobs in the world to begin with!

Sorry, don't mean to rant on a blog that is supposed to be about fashion. I just wanted to let you all know what is going on in my life. We are worried that we could lose our house or have to relocate if he manages to find a job somewhere else. My children and grandchildren are here and this affects them also. My eldest daughter's husband worked there and he is out of work as well.

What can you do to help? If you order from amazon.com please use my site as a gateway to amazon.com. I make a little bit if you log on through here before you order. You can click through the link at the bottom of the page or any of the links in the sidebars. It may seem like a small thing, but anything helps right now.

So wish me luck, girls and stay tuned for my forays into belt tightening and penny pinching. I am sure it will be interesting ;)

Pel

Lazy Days and Sundays

I have been lazy and not finished my sewing, but I HAVE been baking. I guess you could say I have been on a serious baking jag. My poor family has been tempted at every turn by Country French Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Rosemary Garlic Bread and Sourdough English Muffins. If it wasn't for the fact I use whole wheat their glycemic index would be through the roof! So here I am in my best baking fashions. Yeah, who else would wear a bow in their hair to bake? *giggle*






Too bad you can't smell this "heaven" it is total heaven!

I guess I really need to get sewing now. I am so behind on my projects!

Pel

Friday Finds Feb 5th

Looks I Love

I plan on doing a lot of sewing for myself. I can see some of these sweet tops and shorts in my closet for my Spring wardrobe. I guess I better start now if I want them in time for when the weather warms up!


All these looks are from Forever21. I especially like the lace blouse, shorts and maxi dress. Looks like I need to dig through that fabric stash again!

Pel

One World One Heart Event

I just heard about this event and it sounds like so much fun. Bloggers joining together to meet online who may have never have connected before. I am so in! For my give-a-way I have a collection of vintage patterns. Now who doesn't like vintage patterns? If you don't I bet you know someone who does ;) I believe vintage patterns are a magic carpet ride to the past *grin* Of course I am now going to have that song in my head for the rest of the day.

*sings* "Let the sound take you away!"



To win just comment on this post with your e-mail and I will do a drawing on Feb. 15th for the winner!

Edit: I have had so many comments! Thank you all for stopping by :) I think once I get to 100 comments I will add another set of patterns for a second prize.


LOL, Looks like we passed 100 so I will add another set of patterns. I will put up the pic in the morning. So two very lucky people will win some awesome vintage patterns.

Comments are now closed!

Pel

Ankle Sock Dilemma

Starting with Fall 09 many designers started showing ankle socks with dressy shoes or oxfords and skirts or dresses.

Rebecca Taylor Fall 09


Verrier Fall 09


Andy & Debb Fall 09

The trend continued this Spring and Forever21 showcased the bobbysox look heavily in their new Forever21 Twist collection.


Cynthia Rowley Spring 2010


Forever21 Twist

Now I had resisted slightly at first considering myself way to old to sport such a look, but when I had found that pumpkin sweater at the thrift store I dipped my toes in and tried it. I really loved the vintage vibe it gave off.


You may remember this from Fall. I only had the nerve to wear the socks with shoes and skirt outfit once.

Now though, I have totally succumbed to the charm of socks and shoes. I have worn the combo three times this week!




Nebbie the kitty was in a feisty mood after seeing my shiny red shoes with socks.




I layered a red sweater over my dress as it is still quite chilly out. Another cute pair of red shoes.




This look made me feel like a vintage pin-up model. I wore it to go to the bank and pay bills around town. That chore was a little less painful.



Not once has anyone given me weird looks. In fact I have been complimented on how cute I look.
So while this trend is in style I shall rock it as hard as I can!

Pel