Outfit: The Kitty Brooch

Blouse, Skirt and Headband: Forever21

Cardigan: Old Navy

Shoes: Target

Kitty Brooch: Rummage Sale

My Shelagh Turner Inspired Outfit

I just thought I'd share a lovely outfit I wore last weekend while shopping! My mom thought my outfit looked very Shelagh Turner (previously Sister Bernadette) from Call The Midwife. My glasses are for reading and computer work, but I ended up wearing them outside for these pictures to enhance the 'Shelagh' look. The windy weather actually worked out in my favor for this outfit (This is what happens when you live a few hours away from the windy city, Chicago!) which created a wonderful swirly effect on the skirt. The colors in this outfit are also very Shelagh; the muddy brown cardigan and skirt, creamy yellow blouse and rusty tone in the oxford heels. So, without further ado, here is the Shelagh ensemble!

Blouse and Skirt: Forever21

Cardigan: Old Navy

Shoes: American Eagle for Payless

Scarf: Estate Sale

A Downton Themed Tea at Barnes & Noble!

Hello!

 

This weekend I attended a Downton Abbey themed party at the local Barnes & Noble bookstore. It featured tea, cookies, trivia, as well as a hat and costume contest! I had a wonderful time with all the other ladies that attended and had fun bonding over all things Downton. I had fun putting together my ensemble for the event, trying to match the upcoming season, which is the early 1920's.

 

 

Though not necessary, I tried to make my look as accurate as I could. I chose to wear a black dress with black embroidery and a black cloche with a felt flower. I accessorized with a long peach colored pearl necklace and my peach beaded handbag. Because my dress hem was above my knees, (unacceptable in these circumstances!) I wore a black skirt underneath the dress so my hem was at an acceptable length, mid-calf. Another benefit of the skirt underneath was that it gave the dress a tiered effect, which was somewhat common at the time. When we chose the nominees for the contests, I was lucky enough to win the costume contest and a trivia contest! It was a tie with another woman with a fantastic outfit. She also won the hat contest, which was well deserved. For the prizes, I won a photo album and canister of tea.

 

The costume contest winners

 

 

Ivy

I'm Sewing, Sewing and Sewing.

Hello reader,

 

This September has gone by quickly. It's been full of organizing, cleaning and sewing. I've mostly been hemming pants for my mom and brother, but I did make a fantastic navy blue skirt for myself out of my Simplicity pattern #3688. I desperately needed a blue skirt. I have light brown, black and light grey. I consider a navy blue skirt a staple in vintage fashion and any vintage gal needs one in their armoire! Don't you agree? Here is a navy blue polka dot blouse I bought recently at Forever21 (along with a sleeveless navy blue blouse with bow). It has a bit of a peplum effect, so naturally, a skirt would look best. But I realized I didn't have a skirt to match. So, I got out the pattern, started tweaking, adjusting, and this is the finished product. I think the skirt turned out pretty good. Here are the photos. (P.S. note the mums, a true sign of fall!)

 

 

Have you sewn anything lately?

 

Ivy

 

Liebster Blog Award No. 2!

I have been given another award by the lovely Mrs Jaime! This is the second blog award I've been given, and am so grateful.

 

(Here is the first Liebster Blog award I recieved)

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Here are the questions Lili gave me:

1 - What is your favorite film from the silver screen era?
I like a lot of them, but I love 'I Remember Mama' with Irene Dunne, and 'The Heiress' with Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift.

2 - What's the number one thing from your closet you can't live without and why?
Tank tops! I have them in various colors and shades so I can wear sheer blouses without looking like a hot mess!

3 - Who is your most influential, style icon from the past and from today?
My great-grandma, Evie.

4 - What is your guilty pleasure?
I can't pass a pretty glass bottle or cute old photo in an antique store without getting my money out!

5 - What is your current obsession?
Beaded handbags and White + Black tiled baths!
6 - What is your most prized possession and how did you come about it?
Grandma Evie's Frankoma jar. It's adorable & I'm very glad it's still with my family.

7 - What famous person from the past or present do you think you look like?
Ginger Rogers, Lucille Ball and Zooey Deschanel.


8 - If you had one more day to live, how would you spend it, what would you do?
I would spend it like any other day, with my family. I don't necessarily believe in having only one life.
9 - Are you a pet lover? If so, do you own any pets?
 Yes, I am a cat person. I have a dapper tuxedo cat named Henry.

10 - If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
I'd go to a dance in 1943 with my soldier beau and dance the night away :)


11 - Who would you like to go out to lunch with from the blogging world?
This question is like asking who your best friend is! I don't have favorites, just like I don't have a BEST friend. I enjoy every vintage blogger! I'd make a tea party out of it and invite everyone!

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 Now, here are the 5 bloggers I have chosen:

Vintage at Heart

Vintage in a Modern World

Ravishing Rita

Vintage Rose

Storyteller Vintage

Congrats!

To claim your award follow these steps:

• Follow the person who awarded you.
• Blog about the award.
• Award 5 other bloggers, preferably ones that have less than 200 followers.
• Answer my 11 questions and give your own 11 Q's for the bloggers you award.

Here are my questions:

 

1 - Who is your favorite actress from vintage film?

2 - Who is your favorite actor from vintage film?

3 - What era of clothing do you love most?

4 - If you could have played the starring role in any old movie, what would it be?

5 - What is your favorite piece of vintage clothing you own?

6 - If you could have an alter ego, what would your name be?

7 - Favorite artist/painter?

8 - Do you collect anything? If so, what do you collect?

9 - What is your favorite flower?

10 - If you were to get married in the past, what time period would you choose?

11 - What do you enjoy most about blogging?

 

Thanks!

Ivy