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Water’s Edge

Right now variacje is my favorite personal style blog.

8 comments | July 17th, 2010

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1. 56′s outside adventuring
2. The most dangerous flower
3. A wooden portal
4. More feline outdoor experiences
5. A much-needed backyard blanket session
6. Lost in lawn
7. Fabric pile critter
8. Surprise fennel vision
9. Important Egyptian/leopard shoe at Red Light
10. Soft Rock Happy Hour
11. Magic treats at the aforementioned event

4 comments | July 17th, 2010

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1920′s Dress Archive

Anabela bought this dress to my attention, it’s one of many amazing 20′s dresses that you can see over on the Met Museum website. Here are some more of my favorites!

17 comments | July 15th, 2010

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Dévastée

Thanks to a little Parisian feature in the April issue of Fudge, I have discovered a really awesome designer duo from France- Dévastée. I’m actually quite surprised that I haven’t seen their spring 2010 collection on any other blogs because it’s so good! Such a perfect combination of stripes, polka dots, pattern-mixing and even some weird tights! This collection is absolutely great. Some of the black and white prints are a little tie-dye-esque too, which I’m suddenly really interested in. I found a slideshow of the collection on Elle.com, which just makes me think of Olivia VS Erin (haha)… but anyway, definitely click through to see the rest of the looks! Also, I never thought I would want a pair of printed pants so much, but now I’ve seen them from Miu Miu, Rachel Comey and others… I’m down. Print ‘em up.

8 comments | July 14th, 2010

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Fudge Magazine: Wandering Trip

This post is dedicated to Jennifer (Sally Jane Vintage), because as soon as I saw this editorial in the April issue of Fudge Magazine it reminded me of this post with some amazing train photos from her blog back in March. The title of this shoot is “Wandering Trip”, featuring “New American Traditional” clothing by Ralph Lauren.

10 comments | July 13th, 2010

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Shop Update!

I’m on a roll with lots of shop updates, hoping to get all my current items up this week and re-stock for next week!

1. 1970′s swedish fields subtle stripe dress
2. 1950′s velvet bow hat with fur stripes
3. 1970′s apple blossom scallop dress

4. 1950′s oceanographer day dress
5. 1980′s heathered gray knit vest
6. 1980′s cobalt pleated shorts

7. 1970′s muted paisley soft cotton blouse
8. 1980′s chambray light denim button skirt
9. 1970′s wicker basket purse

10. 1980′s coney island cut-out back polka dot dress
11. 1980′s geometric summer comfy tee
12. 1980′s multicolor woven beach shorts

3 comments | July 13th, 2010

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More Shop Additions…

Whew, those 1920′s dresses sold so fast! The camisole is the only thing left. Thanks to everyone who ordered, I’m excited to package everything up and send them off to their new homes. I just finished adding more items to the shop, here’s what you can find there now!

1. 1930′s silk poppy dress
2. 1980′s golden roses blouse
3. 1940′s art deco wooden handle purse

4. 1970′s flower galaxy bow dress
5. 1950′s berry garden novelty print skirt
6. 1980′s soft lavender lace collar sweater
7. 90′s psychedelic lavender tie dye dress

8. 1970′s watercolor floral party dress
9. 1980′s cobalt diamond print ascot blouse
10. 1950′s silk floral jacket (from old Portland dept. store, Lipman Wolfe)

11. 1980′s dark orchid pleated blouse
12. 1970′s feather print skirt
13. 1980′s black pleated blouse
14. 1970′s abstract leaf print skirt

6 comments | July 12th, 2010

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Special 1920′s Shop Update!

1. 1920′s sage and lace flapper dress
2. 1920′s studded rose flapper dress

I’m really excited about today’s shop update, because everything is from the 1920′s! The 20′s is my favorite era of vintage fashion, I think the clothing is all so special. So much of it is handmade, and the details are always exquisite. Not to mention the colors! Perfect, muted tones. It was such a treat to photograph these items, they are just like my frock paintings come to life!

3. 1920′s chartreuse ruffle gown

4. 1920′s embrodiered lace tunic blouse
5. 1920′s pale blush stretchy camisole

6 comments | July 12th, 2010

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Calling All Cats

Fake tie dye dress, belt: thrifted
Beaded cat face purse: Vancouver night market
Suede wedges: Deena & Ozzy

An outfit from a couple days ago… it’s all cats & dogs on this blog lately! I think I mentioned a bit of interest in tie dye, this dress has a cool fake tie dye print and I like the grayscale. Plus, it’s very comfy. IMPORTANT! A cat came over to hang out with me when I was taking these photos, maybe that means the cat purse is like a beacon calling all friendly cats? I hope so!