Showing posts with label vintage dress nostalgia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage dress nostalgia. Show all posts

Monday, December 5, 2011

channeling inner modern Greek goddess

channeling inner modern Greek goddess
OK so I'm not Greek or in Greece nor am i a goddess but this vintage dress (circa mid 90s) surely does make me feel like one and  isn't that what dressing is all about anyway? 


This dress always makes me feel good for a couple of good reasons. 
One, it fits. I had recently lost weight due to health issues that I hope never returns. Sometimes a simple cough is not so simple. Thanks to it though, this dress fits me like when i first got it and that was some time ago. ;D


 Two, this dress makes me feel taller than i  really am, cause 5'4" isn't tall at all, but when you wear black and at this length, it instantly adds inches.


  And lastly, drama. The color and length of the dress and surrounded by trees and foliage in our backyard, i  feel like a character in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. I'm just waiting for fairy dust to put me to sleep. ;D


No where to go this time but this dress has gone far and with proper accessories, it too can go to any occasion.

Today though, just a date with my fellow bloggers. Hope it's been an enjoyable read. til next time.


Dress: Esprit (L.A.,Ca, USA)
Headband: Girlshoppe
Earrings: sterling silver earring (gift from cousin Tess)
Bracelet(left hand): swarovsky crystals with magnet closure gift from niece Luisa
Charm Bracelet(right hand): sterling silver assembled by yours truly with favorite charms  
Flip flops: Havaianas gift from awesome BF




 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Another rainy day... Another vintage dress...





 Another rainy day... Another vintage dress... Empire cut large gingham print mini dress circa 1973. Would you believe that my mother wore this when she was 5 months pregnant with me? Don't bother doing the math, yes, I am that old and still love playing dress up. This dress is impeccably made with 38 years behind it. I absolutely love this dress. It also makes my mother happy seeing me wear it. It reminds her of her good old days. And gloomy days like this, who doesn't need a smile while reminiscing.


I love owning clothes with stories of their own. When you can wear them still, is even better. I usually wear this to lounge around the house but with a pair of jeans, white leggings or shorts, and the right accessories, this can go far with its bold print and details.



A happy sunnier week to all!

dress: mom's tailor in the 70s
jeans: Wranglers
black leather belt: Esprit
shorts: gift from an aunt
white leather belt: Folded and Hung 
flipflops: Havaianas
earrings: silver rose SM Department Store