Closet Confections: Stitches for Britches

These fun little 80's striped shorts were a great score at the GoodWill for only $1.99, but for years they've lingered in my closet because the length was just a bit "eh" and they're quite voluminous, more baggy bermuda than I'm into. So before heading out for a day of running errands, I brought out little Betty...

Meet Betty, my gorgeous, all steel 1950's sewing machine named after the most classic of all vintage cars, "The Belair". Stitching in style, she runs like a dream, and had never been used until I laid my mits on her! She was my birthday present from my fella last year, an amazing bargain at only $40! I actually cried when he gave it to me, I had always dreamed of finding the perfect vintage sewing machine...

So, out came the scissors, and a few inches off later...

 Not quite satisfied yet, I'm thinking of using the extra fabric to add a cuff, some bows, or perhaps take them in a bit more so they'll fit like a true hot pant. Have you had any fun revamps on thrift store finds? Please share below, be sure to link photos, I always love seeing how my fellow vintage lovers put their own twist on ill fitting, wonky finds.

Idol: Barbie, 1959 ♥
Mantra: "Never love anybody who treats you like you're ordinary" -Oscar Wilde

Soundtrack: 

"If You Were Mine" by Otis Rush

The Wardrobe:

What a Doll Cardi: Gift from my besty Tracy

Burton-esque Bermudas: Thrifted at GoodWill

Sparkles n' Studs Belt: Forever21

Tickled Pink Purse: Vintage

Soda Pop Scarf: vintage (doubled twice and tied into hair)

Basic Black Bracelets: Tarina Tarantino 

Flatter-me Dhaaaling shoes: Target

Closet Confections: Bee-line Baby

 A brief glimpse of my truly blissed out day filled with spontaneous bike rides, chasing honeybees & rescuing hives, discovering my love for boba could be expressed fully in the form of a  trough-like cup the size of my head (aka poor decision making in the caffeine department hehehe) and a quick fix in the written kitsch department, both books on my to buy list, divine! Did, however, come home with a copy of a fab Liz Taylor biography. Deets as soon as I'm done devouring it! 

Idol: Audrey & Audrey...Hepburn meets Tautou ♥
Mantra: Peachy Keen Jelly Bean
Soundtrack: "That Time" by Regina Spektor
The Wardrobe:
Kiss o' Sunshine dress: vintage

Flatter-me Dhaaaling shoes: Target

Beltin' out: Forever21

Bangles, Baubles, n' Beads: Tarina Tarantino & vintage

Closet Confections: Backyard Bettie

Idol: Gene Kelly meets Wonder Woman
Mantra: Ces bottes sont faites pour marcher
Soundtrack: "Honeysuckle Rose"- Django Reinhardt
The Wardrobe:
Beatnik Beret: vintage, fleamarket
Cherry Bomb Cardi: Roadkill Ranch, Fullerton
Frill Me Hot Pants: Forever21 
Peek-a-boob Brazier: Betsey Johnson
Burtonesque umBrelly: vintage, fleamarket
Midnight Tights: Target
Ruby Stompers: Target (my rainy day classics)


♥ Frankie

OOTD: Dottie does lunch

This week I had a lunch date with my partner in crime Tracy, aka my wifey, for a marathon catch up session, and brainstorming madness...We grabbed a bite at a darling little Deco cafe that serves d-lish veggie options, complete with black and white decor and ambiance pouring out the door, with the cherry on top being "To Catch a Thief" playing in the background....J'adore!!!

Spazzing for...

...Cary Grant and Strawberry Crepes, but of course!

Coffee with a side of cleavage. 

Idol: Gidget

Mantra: "Yummy yummy for my tum tum tummy"...aka Strawberry crepes are D-vine!

Soundtrack: "Polka dots and moonbeams" -Frank Sinatra

The Wardrobe:
Dress: Vintage, hand made, purchased on my honeymoon.
Shades: Forever21
Blossom Dearie Ring: Forever21
Hair Bow: Vintage from Stray Cat
Patent Leather Pursie: Vintage flea market find
Tights: Betsey Johnson
Too Die For White Talon Polish: Sally Hansen @ Target


                                                                                    ♥ Frankie

OOTD: Pinky Palooza

Idol: Betsey Johnson meets Peggy Bundy

Mantra: "To you from me, Pinky Lee"- Rizzo

Soundtrack: "Cotton Candy" Amanda Lepore

The Wardrobe:
Slips: layered, pink over black, both vintage, flea market finds

Leopard cardi: Forever 21

Scarf: Alexander McQueen (doubled up, and worn as hair bow )

Belt: Forever 21

Bracelets: Tarina Tarantino

Ring: Femme Metale


                                                                                 ♥ Frankie

OOTD: THE DL...Deetz, Lydia

It's no mistake that I often end up channeling my favorite characters into my daily wardrobe. A costumer by nature, it can't be helped. This day I felt particularly :::ahem::: Deetz-y. Honing a bit of Lydia with my own twist, I wandered the streets snapping pics of the "strange and unusual", followed by an evening curled up with a copy of "The Glam Ghouls Guide to the Recently Deceased."

Mantra: "My whole life is a dark room. One...Big...Dark...Room..." -Lydia Deetz


Soundtrack: "Pictures of You" The Cure 


The Wardrobe:
Hat: Vintage, gift from Kelly ♥♥♥!!! purchased at Gasoline Alley.


Dress: Vintage. (reworked the sad sleeves by chopping off some length and leaving the ruffled cap.) Purchased for $3 (!!!!) during a super sale at Shareen's top secret vintage haven. 
My gal pal (and fashion muse extraordinaire) is a style maven there. (rockin' DREAM job!) 
Shareen's is a magical warehouse overflowing with racks of textile treasures from bygone eras with a huge clientele based in the Hollywood "It"crowd. Note: Bring a bib. Drool worthy goods as far as the eye can see.


Docs: Fleamarket find (Again, my main trompers worn on a daily basis. You will see them. A lot.)


Holga: purchased on Amazon. Cult icon of the camera world, and worthy of the hype. J'adore. 

  ♥ Frankie