Friday Finds Sept 25th

So, I had mentioned that I had been to San Diego. I had a lovely time there and of course by lovely time I mean I went shopping! I did try to be frugal so we went to the Goodwill in Imperial Beach. I was much impressed with the lovely stuff they had there. If I had more money I would have made off with even more goodies! So I had to be content with the few things I did get. Not all of them are here since I was too tired to take all the pictures, you will get to see them next week. I also shopped at Etsy. I have an addiction to the vintage there *grin*


This dress is possibly one of my favorite purchases and it was one of the cheapest! $5.99 at Goodwill and it is pure silk. I feel like a Mod 60's girl in it. Edie Sedgewick, move over!



Classic vintage sheath dress looks so elegant and refined. I added a brown belt I had for just the right touch. This was only $25.00 from Reneesance at Etsy. It came with a matching trench coat but it was to hot to model!



Another amazing deal from Goodwill. This suit still had the tags on it! Instead of $70.00 only $21.99 for me!



Were is a girl without accessories? Vintage hat from thevanitytable on Etsy for $47.99 and Vintage mink stole from ForeverClassique on Etsy for $50.00. I am channeling a bit of a vintage vixen look here.

Oh so much fun, but I still have more finds to show you and more Falls Trends to talk about, so until later!

Pel

InVESTment Dressing

I have been loving the Fall trend of sweater vests, especially as seen in the 15th Anniversary issue of InStyle Magazine. Unfortunately the ones in the magazine were a little pricey and being on a shoestring budget I knew I could find something cheaper! So I hot tailed it to my favourite bargain destination Forever21 and they did not fail to please! While culling through the bargain racks I found not one, but two lovely vests!



Here is the Rose Embroidered Vest for $13.99. I paired it with a bow belt from Anchor Blue and a vintage tweed skirt. Picture taken in the cemetery of Mission San Luis Rey.



This khaki vest has a lace texture at the shoulders and seemed too good to be true at only $4.99! I made it part of a sophisticated color scheme of black, white and shades of brown/tan. I think the bougainvillea that grew around the pillars in front of the Mission look so beautiful.


Then I went to New York and Company and they had many sweater vests, but I honed in on this gorgeous argyle style in teals and greens. It is available in a brown and gold colorway, but the green hit a cord with me. I had to have it! The price was a bit more than I usually pay, but still less than designer prices, so I snatched it up. I got City Cash, woohoo! I will spend it at my next outing.



This is a striking vest and I played up the colors with a bold blouse, pumps, handbag and jewelry. I kept the skirt as the only neutral piece. I am on the street in Imperial Beach down the street from the Goodwill.

So three sweater vests added to my wardrobe at a minimal cost gave my basics added oomph! I am just mad that I got rid of all the ones I used to have from years ago. I never thought they would come back in style. Silly me! I will never make that mistake again :)

Pel

I Am On The Mend!

I am feeling so much better! Antibiotics are magic. They really are. I plan on finishing up some photos today and messing around a bit more with my blog. I have been trying out new backgrounds. The old background I originally had was nice, but I found a cute blog about goats that had the same one. I do want to look a little different even though I an using a pre-made background.*smile* I will try to get a header made to coordinate with this new dotted background and see if it looks custom enough. I really like the clean look of black white and red. Do you agree? Don't hesitate to give me any ideas you have on how to make my blog look better. I am up for constructive criticism! While waiting for me to get an article done why not head on over to Peldyn's Musings my personal blog and see my latest post. I also have a links list there of other lovely blogs you can peruse. Now to leave you with a pic of the youth hostel in Ocean Beach. Tom and I went antiquing there and had to take a picture of it. It looked so incongruous in between the clothing stores, antiques shops and small cafes.


Until later!
Pel

Wasp Waists and Wiggle Skirts has a Giveaway!

If you like vintage patterns head on over to Wasp Waists and Wiggle Skirts to enter her drawing for a free pattern. While you are there you may want to follow her blog. I love her collection of patterns and articles on what women wore during the 30's 40's and 50's. It is such a fascinating time period!

Pattern Give a Way

Have fun and tell her Peldyn sent you!

Pel

I've Hit A Speed Bump!

This week's articles are delayed due to an infected insect bite. I actually have cellulitis and spent all day Wed. at the doctor and all day today at Urgent Care. I will try to get back on track in the next couple days, but it is hard to get my photos done with the pain :(
Sorry!

Pel

Friday Finds Sept. 11th

This Friday Finds I have an eclectic selection for you. I went to so many places to shop and spent way too much so the last two things here are just on my wish list. I hope when I go back they still have my size!

First off is a nice layering top from Aeropostale with pintucks and lace on a buttoned up bib front. Perfect seasonal piece and on sale at 50% off! Only $9.99. Next is a great striped scarf I bought at Highland War from a booth called Simply Stylish. They have a website and you can request a scarf of your own! $15.00 is the price for this gorgeous item.



Then was Forever21 for an adorable little blouse in white with tiny black stripes. I am sure to get lots of wear out of this. It was on clearance for $9.99



I went crazy for socks! They were every where I went so I indulged. NY&Co had them at buy two get one free! Anchor Blue was buy one accessory get another at 50% off (I bought a red belt you will see next week in an article). At Joann's I was seduced in the checkout line by the Halloween socks. Who can resist argyle?



At Dillard's Clinique had a bonus with purchase and I was really wanting to try the new powder that is supposed to help calm and cool red complexions. The girl at the counter tried it on me and it felt really good on. I got a bag full of really awesome trial size goodies and a full size lipstick for buying it! It was $35.50. Not too expensive considering. When I got home my package from Sephora was in! Yay! I had ordered the Clinique Almost Powder Mineral Makeup, Tart 4 Day Lash Stain and Dr. Feel Good Balm from Benefit. I can't wait to try them.



Lastly I had tried on two dresses at Target. They were totally adorable, but I had run out of money. Why oh why doesn't Target have layaway? I sure do hope I can get them on pay day.



This was a busy week for me and it looks like next week will be just a busy! I will be continuing to fix up those clothes I found and I have more articles on Fall Fashions coming up so until then!

Pel