Monday, July 29, 2013

Michigan Trip Part 2

 My Aunt took these pictures before I went to Detroit with my cousins. I wore my leopard print dress from sourpuss clothing that I got from Pin up parlor in Deland. I paired it with my red wedges from target and a matching flower clip from H&M.
 (No shoes allowed in the house so I was barefoot for these photos, but you can see the wedges in previous posts.)
 I had heard that the city was basically burned down since it has been going downhill for quite some time and has filed for bankruptcy. I went there two years ago for a music festival, and I thought it had a lot of character and I just had to go back to see if the rumors were true.
 My cousin picked me up and I drove her awesome gangster car. My outfit was tied together perfectly with these sunglasses that I got at the flea market.
 The condition of the city was rough, as I expected, but no worse than it was last time I was there! I love abandoned buildings, so perhaps that is why I still like the city.
 We hung out and my cousin skateboarded around hart plaza. It was a fun day/night. We also drove around Belle Isle and that was beautiful.
Its hard to imagine the city as it once was in its prime. It has seen so much and bred so much talent. I don't believe that it can rise back up from this, but there is still character lingering in this place.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Michigan trip part 1

 We had to take a last minute trip to Michigan under very sad circumstances. My Uncle passed away who was like a father to me. The funeral was beautiful and the family came together to make a terrible time bearable. My Aunt is a wonderful photographer, so I asked her to take some outfit photos so I could show you guys her lovely backyard.
 My Uncle loved to dress up, so I honored him by bringing along the very best of my wardrobe.
 Details: H&M socks look amazing with my favorite thrifted shoes.
 Close up and my Aunt's luscious garden!
 My dress was purchased on Ebay. I paired it with a thrifted patent leather belt, sweater, and hair scarf
Charley, my Aunt's King Charles Spaniel, was the star of the show. He's a sweet pea! I was glad that the trip went well, but I am happy to be home with my puppy and kitties. More photos to come!

Monday, July 1, 2013

blue suede shoes

Hey y'all! It's been another rainy day in the sunshine state. I decided to get a little colorful to brighten up the gloomy day. I put on this comfy dress and not so comfy shoes and ran some errands. Not very fun, but mandatory. I have been laying around since the fourth Friday sale where I worked hard and made some good sales! We sold some hair scarves, a Vietnam War jacket, some jewelry, and a few other items.

I received my sunkissed voxbox from influenster and I will be posting about it soon! Until then, have a great week! Xoxo, Amber


Dress and Belt: Forever 21
Shoes: target
hair scarf: thrifted

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Going green

 It's been a few weeks since my last post and I've been catching up on thrifting and watching some tv shows in that time! Today, my friend Natasha came to visit me from Ohio, on her way to Key West. She will be traveling to her home country of Romania in a few weeks! I am in the mood for some traveling myself, but posing for pictures in my traveling gear will have to do!
 I picked up my dress, belt, and gloves at my favorite thrift store. Natasha took these fabulous pictures!
 I'm ready for a fancy adventure. St. Augustine in a few weeks will be so much fun! Xoxo, Amber.
Dress, gloves, suitcase: Vintage
Shoes: Cosmopolitan from JCP

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Floral forever

 My beautiful new dress arrived today! I put it on right away and pranced around. I love the style, it is very unique. I decided against wearing a petticoat because it was 90 degrees today and I was sweating just looking out the window...
 (Remy loves to photo bomb...)
My mother and sister left for Michigan today and will be gone for two weeks. I'm happy to have the house to myself, besides my brother, and I plan to relaxxx by the pool and take tons of bubble baths!
My hair may or may not be black by the next outfit post. I'm still deciding. Have a lovely weekend.
Xoxo, Amber
Dress: Ebay
Shoes: Cosmopolitan from JCP
Hair scarf: Vintage

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Indie market pictures

 Here is a recap of Sunday in pictures... I woke up and got all dolled up for the day. I wore my 50s gingham dress with my pink shawl and worked hard to style my hair. It was terribly hot, so after getting to the festival and setting up my table, I had to ditch the shawl. There were booths inside a warehouse and outside. We were outside. Everyone was selling unique handmade or vintage items. The owner of lollipops and pistols was there in her converted food truck which she sells her amazing clothes out of!
 Those creepy heads are hand painted by me. I had quite a bit of vintage fur, which didn't sell well on a hot Florida day, but I gave it a shot. You can't see, but my clothing was set behind the dress form and we sold a dress right away!
 Our booth neighbor was a very talented man who runs a shop called galvinleatherworks. Look him up! He makes tons of amazing things out of leather. That top hat was so cool.
After we sold a few things, it started to rain, or should I say pour. That was the end of my lovely hairdo!

 I had a bit of free time, so I looked around the other booths and met the owners. I spotted this beautiful picture of Bettie Page and I had to get her! The quote fits me so well "are my seams straight?" (I wear a lot of stockings with back seams). The creator of this masterpiece has a shop called Love Allison. Make sure to check her out too!
 I walked around to the Lollipops and Pistols truck to see if she wanted to trade and she did! That's how I got this beautiful day dress. I am so happy with it and will be taking photos in it soon!
At another booth, I traded a dress for this unique one. I adore it! I had such a fun time at the market, selling clothes and meeting new people. The next one is set to be in October and I will be looking forward to it! Xoxo, Amber

Monday, June 3, 2013

Cherry on top

 Here is one of my new dresses from Pin up parlor in Deland! Its just the cutest shop filled with the most amazing clothes and accessories. This dress is from sourpuss clothing and it fits so well. Please excuse my frizzball hair, the weather is atrocious in Florida right now. 90 degrees and humidity!
 Don't you love the cherries? I paired the dress with my red wedges to bring out the cherries.
 Baby Rem wanted to be a part of the fun! Look at that smile!
Dress: Sourpuss clothing from Pin up Parlor
Shoes: Target

 Today, we went thrifting and barely found anything. Better luck next time. I had sooo much fun at the Indie market on Sunday. I met so many amazing people doing what they love. I will be posting about it with some pictures tomorrow. I traded some clothes from the shop for some other cute dresses. So excited to share!
Xoxo, Amber