Closet Confection: One year Wed!

Since my fella and I were too distracted by all the delightful decadence of the fair, we had to wait for me to take my outfit for another spin so I could snap a few pics. Though, we seemed to get distracted once again, and before we knew it, the sun was kissing us goodnight and we were soon running for cover as the fleet of evil mosquitos descended!

Idol: Carmen Miranda goes casual
Mantra: "I love you much (most beautiful darling) More than anyone on earth and I like you better than everything in the sky" -E.E. Cummings

Wardrobe:

Strawberry fields top: Daddyos.com

Denim Dungarees: QueenofHeartz.com

Bow Jellies: Chinese Laundry

Meooow Mama Sunglasses: Roadkill Ranch

Bangles: Vintage Lucite mixed with Tarina Tarantino

Pick me up posie hair clip: Forever21

                                                              Soundtrack: "Indian Summer" - The Doors
                                                                 
                                             One of our favorite Doors songs, it's so incredibly dreamy and hypnotic.

Closet Confection: The birds, the bees, bikes and trees.

This is just a wee little wardrobe entry, with a few photos snapped by my fella while we were goofing around my favorite spot of nature nestled in the city! Things have been so incredibly jam packed (in the most magical way) that blogging fell to the wayside, but, I truly don't want to disappoint my amazing readers, so here's a little something until Wednesday!

Idol: Brigitte Bardot, but of course! ♥

Soundtrack:

L'appareil à sous - Brigitte Bardot by GlamourApocalypse

The Wardrobe:

Blimey Limey Top: Vintage 1960's, thrifted for $3

Gammy Glammy Hot Pants: Forever21

Minty Miss Saucer Sized Earrings: Forever21

In the basket:

Sketch pad, oranges, and my constant companion: a book. This happens to be an epic Elizabeth Taylor biography that I've avoided finishing for too long, it's that good! Review coming soon!

With a special appearance by my favorite set of wheels, little "Rusty", a gift from a family friend who bought her shiny and new back in 1963, and passed her on to me about 10 years ago. I cannot express how much I love my bike, she's my little ticket to freedom and fresh air, and gets me around the city every single day. I love my bike so much I seriously wrote a poem about it. OH yeah.

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: Blossom Dearie

I took my favorite little dress for another spin this weekend on a walk through the arboretum with my hubby. I adore this dress 1. it has poppies blooming along the hemline and 2. it's so bright it's like wearing cotton spun with sunshine. 

It was a beautiful June day, with love floating in on the soft breeze. There were two weddings nestled in my favorite nook of nature here in the city, and the mood was truly infectious. How can one help but feel tres romantique while wandering beneath the trees, listening to couples whisper their true heart's yearnings? Le sigh.

Idol: Gidget goes gardening ♥
Mantra: "Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, 

snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather,

only different kinds of good weather."

-John Ruskin

Soundtrack: "The Sunny Side of the Street" Billie Holiday
The Wardrobe:
Blossom Dearie Dress: Roadkill Ranch, Fullerton

Flatter-me Dhaaaling shoes: Target

Beltin' out: Forever21

Frenchie Fingerlette: Forever21

Bangles, Baubles, n' Beads: Tarina Tarantino mixed with vintage bakelite & lucite

Pumpkin 'Brelly: authentic Edwardian era, thrifted.

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

Closet Confections: Green was the color that she wore...

Idol: Ann-Margret

Soundtrack: "Los Twangueros" -Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban

Mantra: "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."-Marilyn Monroe

Tie Me Up in Love Top: Vintage, flea market
Spotty Naughty Hot Pants: Vintage, purchased at Elsewhere Vintage
Beatnik Bettie Beret: Vintage
Why of Corse-t Leggings: Betsey Johnson
Vampy Shades: Forever21


♥ Frankie

Closet Confections: "Forestial Fancy"

Do you have a secret place where you run to when you need a moment to decompress and just let your soul hum? Is there a hidden nook that makes you feel positively blissful from your coiffure to your toes? This is a peek into my little "zen den" which takes form in a magically hypnotic stretch of wild land tucked away in the middle of the city.

Winding paths meander through a canopy of entangled oak trees and lazy vines. Perfectly inspiring, creatively charging, and truly mystical. I feel like I'm in my own little fairy tale lost in the woods, surrounded by a bustling city that doesn't know what it's missing out on. This is my favorite secret spot that my happy feet trot to several times a week. Our pups love to frolic through the knee tickling wisps of grass. ♥  Mmmmmmm is the sound my heart makes.

                                                       

               

Idol: you Snow who...

Mantra: "What was she like? Snow, cream, marble, cherries, alabaster, golden wire? None of these. She was like a fox, or an olive tree; like the waves of the sea when you look down upon them from a great height; like an emerald; like a sun on a green hill which is yet still clouded." - Virginia Woolf, "Orlando" 1928

Soundtrack: "Why do you let me stay here" - She & Him

The Wardrobe:
My little Buttercup Dress: Vintage, flea market find.
Bees Knees Hair Bow: Vintage, estate sale.
Mismatched sock-it-to-me duo: Betsey Johnson
Blue Not So Suede Shoes: Converse
Bangles Galore: Tarina Tarantino & Vintage


♥ Frankie