Last visits to Chinatown


I am getting premature nostalgia for little old San Francisco, even though I haven't left yet
I find myself behaving as a tourist everyday
And looking forlornly
At old photographs and videos of San Francisco!

Here is a Chinatown shoot near my apartment:

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Details about the look:

Blouse: 1940s Hawaiian beaded birds ~ From: Alameda flea market
Skirt: 1960s ~ From: heldover
Shoes: 1960s ~ From: kennedy holmes
Hat: 1950s ~ From: Linda Wink bad girl vintage
Purse: 1980s Victor Carranza piano purse ~ From: Twirl Vintage Co
Belt:1960s ~ From: Costume Party SF
Lipstick: MAC in So Chaud

Photographed in: San Francisco above Chinatown Stockton tunnel
Photographed by:  Pierre Eymard



April 2011
Ann Taylor introduces Little Ann outfit for girls!

The limited-edition "Little Ann" outfit, made up of a hand-embroidered top ($78) and a matching silk crinkle skirt ($78) will hit select stores and the company's website next month. The twirl-ready Mexican-inspired outfit – created by Lisa Axelson, Ann Taylor’s head of design and a new mom herself – will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with 60 percent of sales going to the organization. For mamas loving the look themselves, a matching outfit will be available in grown-up sizes, with grown-up prices to match ($128 for the top and $118 for the skirt).

Katie Holmes is wearing the grown-up version for the SS'11 Campaign.
would be cute to see Suri & Katie in matching outfits!

reported by lilsugar

Daisies on an adult size Lenci doll skirt

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I have talked about how I look like Lenci dolls here
Since I have the same body type and face hahah
I thought I would take tips and hints from the dolls themselves!!
With the skirt above I can now officially style a Lenci - esque outfit!!
I also found a hat (will be in a future winter post)
I also recently won a Lenci doll purse on ebay which will go nicely with above hat!

Look at the felt flowers and scallops on the edge of the skirt and hats below!
The designer of my skirt must have loved lenci dolls as much as I do!



Outfit details:

Skirt: Late 1940s ~ from: bluemoon ahhh look how the daisy petals are all over!  It kills me!
Crochet top: 1930s crochet net with crochet berries
Shoes: 1960s A gift from hellosweetmarie
Purse: 1950s figural frog wicker purse
Hair flowers and bows: millinery scraps




Magical yet horrifying easter Bunny Peter rabbit...Bohemian Bisoux dress


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Above: my sister and I dealing with the surreal and creepy, yet amazing situation!
(I remember the giant hand creeping me out)
This easily could have turned into a David Lynch Scenario:



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Dress: 1940s ~ From:  Bohemian Bisoux Vintage
Hair flowers: 1930s millinery scraps
Belt: Made by me
Eyeshadow: Mixed by me with Aquarelle from Make up for ever

PS All arrangements towards the end are by my mom
PPS Happy Easter!

Bohemian Bisoux Vintage $100 giveaway!!


Bohemian Bisoux Vintage
$100 gift certificate Giveaway!

Newly added items in her shop with the cutest prints!! 

The Hazel- Vintage Butter Yellow Cowboy Printed Blouse XL

The Jenny- Vintage 1960s Jeunesse Anchor Print Mini Dress

The Ella- Vintage 1960s Pastel Floral Pencil Skirt

The Scooter- Vintage 1960s Plaid One Piece Romper L

The Joplin- Vintage 1960s Abstract Printed Shift Dress L


Rules To Win:


Open to international addresses



1) Must be or become a follower of my blog and facebook.  Tell me how you are following!

2) Announce the giveaway on facebook, twitter, blog, tublr, email friends...anywhere you can...
3) What is the url to the latest amazing style blog you have found?
4) What is the url to the latest designer artist you have enjoyed finding.
5) If applicable post a picture of the work and or outfits.

Entries are closed on Wed. May 4
Two winners will be announced  Fri. May 6

GOOD LUCK!

1970s tux shirt and florals! Little Iowa Shorts



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I'm Loving these shorts sent to me from Little Iowa vintage
Comfy and playful!  Definitely my cup of tea!



Type "fashionforestry" for 10% your etsy purchase

Shorts: 1990s ~ from: littleiowa
Blouse: 1970s prom tux shirt
Shoes: 1980s floral
Hat: 1940s RIP ...fell off somewhere in the gutters, taxis, or bars of San Francisco Boohoo
Necklace: 1930S celluloid surreal pink pen tips/nibs