ETSY FAVORITES!

Hope your all having a nice weekend! i've been suffering with some insomnia for the last three days. so i've been finding myself hooked to Etsy discovering and falling in love with allot of vintage patterns and clothes. 

i now have added two stores to my favorite's list along with plenty of their vintage goods. just looking at all the images makes me fall in love with vintage on a daily basis all over again.

i am a HUGE fan of vintage patterns! i've done a few previous post on them. in my Betsey Johnson post i found vintage patterns of her's HERE. it's another one of my collections and i am planning on adding some of the following to the pile.

i draw allot of inspiration from them and just love the illustrations (an art in it's self) and the fabric print in which they display the clothes on.

the store is Opals Owl Vintage. she has a great array of different patterns. these are just some favorites; i have plenty more saved in my favorites folder.

i just love how old this pattern is, it's 73 years old!

1938 cross stitch mallard transfer

1969 bibed yoke mini dress

1941 day dress

1961 Barbie pattern

1972 halter dress

1973 blouse and a-line skirt

1972 juniors dress

1973 caftan dress

1967 shift dress

1972 sailor collar dress 

1970s top and pant set

1967 trapeze dress

1973 smock top set

1971 bohemian dress

1976 top and wrap skirt 

1975 bohemian maxi dress

the following are a few patterns from my birth year. by looking at all the pictures of my mom and I then, yeah this was what she was wearing! i loved her style.

1977 prairie dress

i'm also in love with the illustrations in these. the technique is really cute. and the hair, plain awesome. Zoe think they are scary looking, i think they are just a little over tanned!

1977 tops

1977 jumper

and this one is from my childhood, ha i remember wearing these. this ones from the Gap.

1983 kids Gap tops and bottoms

now the other shop i fell in love with is simplicity is bliss. such an amazing stock of beautiful dress's and coats. another which i've placed countless favorites in my Etsy folder. so many to choose from!  

vintage 1940 rose cotton dress already sold! i literally placed this in my favorites around 2 a.m last night, no surprise it was already scooped up. but i had to show it, the dress, it's details  and fabric print are so beautiful!

vintage 1950's sailor dress the picture speaks for it self!

vintage 1960's patchwork leather coat the colors on this coat are amazing!

vintage 1940's rayon floral dress i can see this guy perfectly paired with my clogs, although it's 40's it has a very bohemian feel.

vintage 1940's mink fur collar coat the color and buttons on this coat sold me.




so much to want to buy, and no spending money..*sigh*


check out both great Etsy shops at simplicity is bliss and Opals Owl Vintage.

source: all photos from the shops simplicity is bliss and Opals Owl Vintage.

CHICK NIGHT + WEEKEND FUN!

happy Monday Guys! i am looking forward to this week putting all my energy towards lots of hard work and accomplishments..i've been very stressed juggling two jobs (my full time day job and Bella my part time night job)..but i almost forgot that as much as it is hard work i am not in a miserable job situation by no means like a few people feel they are in..i work in fashion in the day and then with my love of vintage at night...sometimes i complain but i have to remind myself that although i have certain dreams and goals i want to accomplish still and seem so far from reach i have come a long way from working in an office as an Executive Assistant just a few years ago..so thank you God for the reminder..

chick night Zoe & I


ok for our chick night this week we watched Lucas...ahhh so sad to see Corey Haim on screen..he was so talented and cute..mann i know this is a cliché or a cheesy line but DRUGS suck say NO! Zoe loved him and we both were saddened...but what a great film to remember him by, an under-dog story...Zo's favorite type, she's always rooting for them..Winona Ryder looks nothing like her gorgeous self now..she was cute but she totally did blossom from that point on and Charlie Sheen suuuuper cute..







definitely in our top ten 80's feel good films..we give it two thumbs up!

we went fabric shopping, I'm going to teach Zo how to make bows (she's been dying for some) and we are making cute tote bags..i also found this great bright colored paisley fabric in our down-town adventures..probably will turn out to be a shirt of some type..

pretty country florals, polka dots, mexican inspired bright paisley fabric..


i thoroughly enjoy walking through down-town fashion district with all the trim shops and fabric...so many creations pop in my mind when i do and i want to take on all! jeez frustrating because i know i can't..for now

down-town L.A. fashion district



we also went to the jewelry supply shop..one of the best in L.A. in my opinion they have ALL types of chains in every color, size, fabrication along with beads and stones of all kinds..i have allot of projects i will be starting on this week and will share the results this weekend! yay..



i have these great patterns i bought in pretty much mint condition, can't wait to get started on these guys..

check out the childrens vintage 70's maxi dress and ruffle top patterns so so cute


Zoe was complaining how hot it was on our little adventure on this day..it was a gorgeous day, this picture pretty much saids it all...umm you know you are wearing all black missy...



night night






source: google images (for lucas)