vintage

Entries Tagged as 'vintage'

Mother’s Day Date Night

April 5th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Real Style

♥ Dress: Vero Moda (via Asos) ♥ Glasses: Ralph by Ralph Lauren (via Vision Express) ♥ Black Courts: M&S ♥ Vintage 1940s Crochet & Bamboo Handbag: Discovered at a Brick-a-Brack sale in Howth ♥ Necklace: E.Ria Designs on Etsy
On Saturday, my wonderful husband surprised me (read: forced me) to leave Nate with his auntie so [...]

Breakfast

January 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Shop Online, Shop Vintage

Hello there. It’s been a long time…almost 6 months. Sorry for the long absence, but mommy duties prevailed. I decided to use my maternity leave as time purely devoted to my little guy. You just don’t get those early days back you know. Anyhow, he’s getting bigger and better at sleeping now so I have [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:etsy·vintage

WTWWYE: 3rd Trimester Housewife Vintage

August 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · 3rd Trimester, Real Style, What to Wear When Your're Expecting

♥ Vintage housewife top: Goodwill San Francisco ♥ Denim Capris: Mothercare ♥ Red Deck Shoes: M&S ♥
@38WeeksΞI adore this top and am so glad it has fit throughout my maternity (although the last snap is a bit snug). I feel very Brady Bunch mom (or maybe Alice) in this top and love to wear it [...]

WTWWYE: 2nd Trimester Vintage Cardigan

April 13th, 2010 · No Comments · 2nd Trimester, Real Style, What to Wear When Your're Expecting

♥ Beaded vintage cardigan: Antique shop in Corpus Christi, TX (over 10 years ago) ♥ Grey v-neck tee: Old Navy Maternity ♥ Jeans: Gap Maternity ♥Raspberry Chucks: Converse, Urban Outfitters Harvard Sq Bargain Basement ♥ Teacup necklace: Courtesy of Accessorize ♥
@22 WeeksΞ In jeans yet again (blame it on a cold, rainy day). I’m again [...]

Springtime Shopping

April 5th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Shop Online, Shop Vintage

April showers may bring May flowers, but it doesn’t mean you have to let the dreary weather get you down. Embrace the few hours of sunshine we get a week and dress sunshiny as soon as those clocks go forward…that’s my philosophy anyway. Here’s some pretty things that would perk up any old winter wardrobe.

1. [...]

WTWWYE: 2nd Trimester Vintage, Perfect for Easter

April 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · 2nd Trimester, Real Style, What to Wear When Your're Expecting

♥ Vintage Watercolour Dress: Must Luv Vintage on Etsy ♥ Blue Crossbody Bag: A|Wear ♥ Black Maternity Tights: Berkshire from Mom’s the Word Palo Alto ♥ Black Booties: M&S ♥ Beaded Ring: Cow’s Lane Design Mart ♥ Gold earrings: Gift/Stolen from Mom, NY&Co. ♥ Gold and Turquoise Bracelet: Gift from Hubby, Etsy ♥ Baptism Bracelet [...]

Dublin Flea Finds

April 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Shop Dublin, Shop Online, Shop Thrift, Shop Vintage

Last Sunday I visited the new and improved Dublin Flea Market. With all the new stalls under the marquees in the parking lot, I was a bit overwhelmed by the choice (and am still regretting not getting a couple of items, but them’s the breaks). Here’s what I did come home with:

♥♥♥ Coral beaded and [...]

Top Flight

December 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style, Shop Dublin, Shop Thrift

♥ Navy wool shift dress: Vintage, thrifted and found at Dublin Flea for €5 ♥ Black 3/4 length sleeve tshirt: Penneys ♥ Striped scarf: Vintage, belonged to my mom in college! ♥ Black knee-high boots: Jones ♥
I felt very mod in this little fitted shift dress, so I had to take my photos in front [...]

Euro Value

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style, Shop Thrift

♥ Grey pinstripe shirtdress: Thrifted, The Goodwill Shop Capel St ♥ Grey cardigan: H&M ♥ Brown leather skinny belt: Dunnes ♥ Jeggings: Dunnes ♥ Brown boots: Clarks ♥ Vintage fleur-de-lis broach ♥ Dirty Fabulous Vintage ♥ Brown leather gloves: Thrifted, Dublin Flea) ♥ Pearl earrings: gift from Mom ♥
You might as well add me to the [...]

Wild Child

November 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Dublin, Shop Vintage

I recently found some great vintage items at pretty reasonable prices at Wild Child, and am a big fan. They have a great selection of skirts and dresses with lots of bargains to be had. The staff are really kind and the clothes are in excellent condition.

Wild Child’s home in the Georges Street Arcade
On this [...]

Shades of Citrine (via Etsy Storque)

November 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Online, Shop Vintage

Etsy just pulled together a great collection of all things Citrine for November babies like me! What a handy gift guide.
This month we celebrate the autumnal hues of citrine, November’s birthstone. Buying a citrine-inspired item is a thoughtful gift for new babies and November birthdays, or an energizing burst of color for your fall wardrobe. [...]

Etsy Heros: Get Ready Set Go!

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Handbags, Shop Online, Shop Vintage

Have you ever found something so wonderful that you squeal with delight? Have you ever felt happy just knowing something exists, like your true love or an adorable puppy? Well, that’s exactly how I felt when I came across the GetReadySetGo store on Etsy.
This has got to be the most impressive collection of vintage suitcases [...]

Back to school: Flea Finds (part 1)

September 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Dublin, Shop Thrift, Shop Vintage

Oh Dublin Flea, I do love thee.

I found so many amazing things at the Dublin Coop Flea Market last month, it was almost too good to be true. I went a bit mad bouncing from stall to stall collecting all my little treasures. There were several lovely people with amazing vintage jewelry at incredible prices. [...]

Canal Gal

September 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Real Style, Shop Dublin, Shop Thrift, Shop Vintage

Sweet little ensemble of some newly acquired duds. I was trying to soak every last sun ray from summer by pairing this vintage white linen pleated skirt with a cute calico cotton top. The skirt came from American Apparel’s vintage section (on the mezzanine of the Dublin store) They have some great finds at incredible [...]

Window Shopping

August 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Shop Online, Shop Vintage

I finally felt up to doing a little internet window shopping today and found several lovely items on Etsy that would make fantastic get well soon presents
Pretty Pallet: Watercolour dress from Must Luv Vintage for $22

Creative Crochet: Amazingly pretty necklace made by Tree and Kimball for $26

D is for me: Mirrored medallion from The Turnip [...]

Style By Numbers