Guest Blog Post

So, this week I had a chance to do a guest post on one of my favorite blogs: Little Chief Honeybee. It's called "These Are A Few of My Favorite Things. . . " Please check it out!

Also. . . I'm running a little GIVEAWAY on the website. 

Thrifty Thursday!

OK, I have a confession to make. . . I'm a thrift-a-holic! I absolutely cannot control my compulsion to walk inside every and any thrift store that I pass (as well as yard sales, flea markets, etc.) because who knows what treasures may lie inside? What if there's a pristine 1950 Chanel dress for only $4?! I have to rescue it! Well, maybe that's a little dramatic, but you catch my drift. . .
Anyhoo, I thought I'd start a weekly post about my thrifting adventures and conquests-- Thrifty Thursday. I didn't have a ton of time today, but thought I'd share a few pics of what my shopping yielded this week.

This gorgeous black and silver dress is my favorite thing from this week. Originally, it was a full-length dress but as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make it a mini. . . It was a bit tricky, bringing the hem up, but I think it worked out beautifully. Unfortunately, it's a bit small for me, so I immediately photographed it and put it up on the website. It's going to make a damn fine Holiday party dress for one lucky lady.

I'm not sure what to do with this one. .. It's pretty cute on it's own-- I love the color and the pleating on the chest. I may take the hem up to make it shorter, or do something with the sleeves. . . Any suggestions?

love this shirt. definitely keeping it for myself :)

I can't have enough mod mini-dresses. . . This one also required a lot of altering, but I think it'll be a great staple for the winter.

It's hard to tell from this photo, but this is a really gorgeous semi-sheer red dress with lovely black floral patterning and funky bell sleeves. Again, not my size, so it'll definitely be up on the website soon!

New Lookbook!

So, we have been having some unseasonably warm weather for October, here in Wisconsin. I can't complain, though, because it seems we've had the best of both worlds-- beautiful Autumn foliage paired with sunny, warm, summer-like days. Josh and I have been taking advantage as much as possible-- riding bikes, going out on our boat, and taking long drives through the countryside. A few days ago, we took off in search of an apple orchard (my craving for apple cider was insatiable!), and along the way we took some pictures. . . et voila! A Late Fall Lookbook is born!

 stopped into a small town bar for lunch and a beer. . .

Josh got to play "fashion photographer". . . Not bad right?

Finally, we found an orchard-- complete with pumpkins!

Check out more photos, and shop the lookbook here!

Back to my roots. . .

So, I grew up in Georgia but have since migrated north to good ol' Wisconsin. I love it here in the Midwest, but of course there are some things about the South that I miss: my friends and family, winters that stay above 20 degrees, and the food. Fried chicken, cornbread, collard greens. . . Bring it on!  When I was 18, I moved to beautiful Charleston, SC for college, and there I discovered the treasures of "Low Country" Cuisine: gumbo, she crab soup, low country boil, shrimp and grits. . . Most of the food down there has seafood in it, of course.
A couple nights ago, the Mermaid Cafe, a darling little breakfast and lunch spot down the street from us, hosted a special dinner in the style of Low Country South Carolina cooking. Of course I had to go. Get back to my roots, you know.
Here's what I wore:

I found this adorable plaid dress at a Theatre Costume sale for $2! Do I look like a Southern Lady? Ok, maybe the plaid is more Scottish Lass. . .

The best part is the back:

And when the sun went down and it got chilly, I threw on this cropped navy jacket that I picked up at a yard sale last week

Finally, I went through my collection and "borrowed" this adorable kelly green handbag (It will be up for sale on the site very soon, i promise)

Ok, finally, I just have to say-- How cute are these shoes?!

And just to leave your mouths watering, here are some pics of the amazing food (served 'family style'--LOVE IT!)

Here's a pic of my honey, Josh, looking like a Southern Gentleman in his vest. . . And YES, those are peanuts floating in the Coca-Cola (according to our host- this is a common Southern snack, though I don't remember doing that growing up!)

More from Vintage Madison

People keep sending me great photos from the Vintage Madison event & fashion show, so I'll post a few more. . .

 

 

 

photo credits: Yonda Photography & Fitzgerald Photography