Showing posts with label Window Shopping Wednesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Window Shopping Wednesday. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Vintage Fabric

As I am getting really close to finishing my first piece of clothing I have sewn myself I have been looking around for fabric and dreaming up what I want to sew next.  Its really crazy how easy it is to do when you follow the patterns and directions!  My first piece was a button up shirt, which I will post about when I am through and its photographed, but now I am thinking with all this nice weather and summer around the corner I need to start looking at fabric for a dress.  I just scored some really awesome fabrics from Bingo Vintage and that started my quest to find more pretty vintage fabrics!  Here's a couple I have favorited on Etsy.
vintage 60s fabric blue flowers
vintage red and white fabric
vintage mid century fabric
vintage atomic fabric
vintage 40s fabric flowers
vintage blue atomic starburst fabric
I am so in love with the last print!  Red, black, and blue starburst???  Love it...  I actually think I am going to buy it right now.  I can't pass it up.  


aaannnnnnnnndddddddddd...  done.


Hope you all are having a wonderful week!  Its in the 70s in Minnesota and I cannot believe it!  And only one more week until I make the 23 hour drive back home to North Carolina!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Window Shopping: Carnaby Streak

carnaby streak mod clothing

I am really sad to say I don't remember where I found this shop, but I am so excited I did!  The Carnaby Streak is all about keeping the 60s mod style alive.  They have so many adorable dresses and they are made-to-order.  Made-to order!!!  You pick the design you like, then the colors, and you can even get custom sizing.  Plus, they are affordable!  Some dresses are 50 GBP, which is around 75 USD, and that is totally worth it for a handmade dress.  I will definitely be buying one in the near future for summer!  Check these out and imagine all the color possibilities!

carnaby streak mod clothing
carnaby streak mod clothing
carnaby streak mod clothing
carnaby streak mod clothing
carnaby streak mod clothing
carnaby streak mod clothing
carnaby streak mod clothing

Ahhh! They are so cute!  I wouldn't mind having one of those scooters either.  That's another summer accessory I need here in the Twin Cities.


Hope you're having a good day!  Got all my groceries and getting ready for my first snow emergency!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Icons of Music by RedRobotCreative

ray charles print by redrobotcreativejohnny cashmick jaggerfrank sinatrastevie wonder
I was searching through Etsy the other day and found this shop by RedRobotCreative.  Aren't these prints so awesome?!  I love all the bright colors and patterns the artist has used in the pieces.  Not to mention the subject matter. I am really thinking about getting the Stevie Wonder one.  My husband and I share a deep love for him and his music and it would be a great addition to our home!  It gives off such a 70s funky feeling.  I also really like the Frank Sinatra one for the midcentury inspired background.  Decisions, decisions.  Maybe my husband could make it for me and get it for Valentine's Day (hint, hint, Dan). Which is your favorite?

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

The Yellow Brick Road Boutique

I love stores that have really cute accessories, adorable little knick knacks, and really obscure books.  My favorite store in Raleigh was called Light Years and every time I went in I always wanted everything.  It was so hard just to go in without spending money.  Well, I'm pretty sure I found the internet equivalent to my favorite store.  Insert store's homepage:
the yellow brick road boutique

I am just going to say now that this store has an awesome selection of sunglasses.  Every pair made me want to scream.  I just bought a pair of sunglasses, granted they were only 4 bucks, but I do not need another pair.  I.  Want.  Another.  Pair.  Look at these!

the yellow brick road boutique rosa sunglasses

As my sunglasses collection will most definitely be growing, so will my collection of coffee table books that never end up on my coffee table.  I have to put them on shelves because I'm too afraid of my daughter messing up the dust jacket.  I'm a little OCD with my books.  Here is one that I must have...  Dan if you are reading this, you can go ahead and add this to my "present idea" list that I made...  Just saying.  

the yellow brick road boutique modern vintage style

Did any of you collect erasers in school?  I did and then some.  For some reason they were the cutest things in the world to me, and after I saw this I think they still are.  Not only does this boutique have a collection of adorable erasers, but they're tiny...  and in a tiny bottle.  You really can't get anymore wonderful than that.

the yellow brick road glass bottle of mini erasers

I would love to own a little store like this one day.  Their merchandise is awesome and the styling of the photos are amazing.  It goes completely well with the vibe of the products.  Everything just clicks.  

If you have never visited the site before, you really should.  You will not be disappointed!


Have you found any awesome stores like this lately?  Link up if you have!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Modcloth Musings Vol. II

Modcloth has been putting out some amazing stuff for fall lately, so I have been browsing and wishing I had all the money in the world.  Maybe my husband will stumble over this post and get a couple of ideas for Christmas and my birthday!


modcloth fall items
modcloth
1.  Above the Clouds Necklace
2.  The Perfect Piccadilly Coat
3.  Upwardly Mobile Satchel
4.  Already in Love Dress
5.  Forties Fashion
6.  Jacket and the Bean Stock

I love everything!!!  What have you been drooling over at Modcloth?