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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

A hair scarf and high waisted shorts

 Today was super rainy so please excuse the background for these pictures...Dakota's room. (yes, that is a shrine to Ted Nugent on the wall). My baby Remy wanted to be in the pictures at first, but soon got distracted by his stuffed bunny toy. Today I went to Pin Up Parlor in Deland and picked up two amazing dresses, one in cherry print and one in leopard print! The owner and her mother are super sweet and I will definitely be going back for a Trophy Queen bag.

 We spent the rest of the day getting the shop all packed up for the indie festival tomorrow, so I chose a casual outfit to work in. Hair scarfs are very hard to tie, so excuse the disheveled look! I'm so excited for tomorrow and I'm praying it does not rain! If you're in the area, come visit me tomorrow from 12-7 in downtown Deland, Artisan Alley. Xoxo, Amber

Hair Scarf: Vintage from Pat

Shirt: Vintage

Belt: Vintage

Shorts: Papaya

Shoes: Cosmopolitan from JCpenney

One tired kat

 Today, I worked at the extended day program, substituting for the 5th graders. It's getting pretty exhausting since its so close to the end of the school year. The kids are so hyper! I just got home from the gym where I worked my tired butt off! Now here I am lazing in a hair scarf and nighty courtesy of Ms. Pat! I should have a new outfit post tomorrow, a casual one, because I don't feel like curling my hair :(. Also, I ordered this lovely dress today! I can't wait to wear it.

For anyone in the central Florida area, I will be at the Deland indie festival on Sunday from 12-7 selling clothes and accessories from kittykatvintage. Stop by and mention the blog and I will give you a good deal! Anything not sold after Sunday will be put on etsy. xoxo, Amber

Hats galore

 I posted yesterday about the woman (Pat) I met at the thrift store. She offered to give me some vintage hats and such that she had and I very happily obliged. Today, Dakota and I went over there and she gave us so many amazing things! This is seriously like the lottery for me. I am so so grateful that there are still kind and generous people out there like Pat. She opened up her home to us and donated the most beautiful hats, hair scarves, gloves, robes, coats, and other wonderful things. I will definitely use and love all of these things. Here are some pictures of me modeling the lovely hats.

 Below-a beautiful vintage peach angora wrap that belonged to her mother. I absolutely adore it!

 Look at those amazing towels! and the bobby pins!!! The pearl glasses case is gorgeous. More pictures to come and thank you so much Pat! I aspire to be more like you.

My puppy and I

 Here's me and my sweet baby, Remy. He actually posed for the picture! He makes my heart melt.
This was such a fun weekend. I sold a few things at the Deland fourth friday art festival. I met so many awesome people and I am so thankful! Today, while thrifting, I met a sweet lady who liked my outfit and we started talking. She said she liked my attitude and offered to give me some of her old hats and accessories from the 50s and 60s! I'm so excited and appreciative. For any new readers, thank you for checking the blog out! I will be posting items from the shop on here eventually. If you have any questions, my email is cutupamber@gmail.com. Have a great weekend and god bless our troops!

Dress: Ebay
Sweater: Thrifted

cutie pie picnic

I waited all morning for the Fedex guy to get here. I did not shower or do my makeup until after 1 because I had to make sure I was at the door when he arrived, but it was all worth it because I received my DREAM bathing suit! I'm not even ashamed to show this much skin because it really flaunts the good parts. At first I was afraid to spend this kind of money on a bathing suit, but its sturdy, fits amazingly, and is unique and adorable. I am very happy with my purchase and I can't wait to match it with my red leather wedges and my red heart shaped sunglasses!

Bathing Suit: Lucy B

Pastel and petticoat

  I recently got this dress in the mail and I was so excited to pair it with my petticoat.

It's from Hell Bunny and it is just the cutest thing I ever did see! Today I started pricing all the vintage items I will be selling on Friday at an art festival in downtown Deland. I really hope some things sell, but either way it should be a fun time. In other news, my grandpa gave me his old typewriter today! He is so sweet. I love typewriters and any sort of dated technology. These pictures were taken by my boyfriend's sister, Delaney. (Thank you!) Check out her youtube. youtube.com/ohaidelaney.

Dress: Hell Bunny

Shoes: TJmaxx

Flower: H&M