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<b>It's good to back in LA</b>. With all the things: the dirt, the sunshine, awwwl dees skinny bitches, the hobos, the health nuts, the bullshit, the terrifying feeling we'll never make it coupled with the opportunity to make it big.......<b>and hipsters. </b></div>
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Jonny had his first art show in LA with his pal, Cairo, a few nights after we arrived. It was all the way in North Hollywood...which looks a lot like Hollywood, but newer and more northy. Because of it's northy-ness living costs are lower than LA proper making it particularly more young and hipster-y (particularly in the arts district). </div>
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The show was a success! Jonny sold two pieces, but the gallery was literally PACKED with 90's vintage-clad 20-somethings. Not just a ditsy floral dress here or neon there, but <b>FULL ON Clarissa Explains it All EVERYWHERE</b>. Gals taking selfies, punks present solely for the free PBR. I was pumped at the huge turn out, but as the music got louder the crowd thickened and so did the warm, beer-breathy air. The room began to close in. </div>
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Why did I wear heels to an art show like a dick? </div>
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It's 11pm.</div>
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As I peered back through the gallery window at the impending hipster dance party, it made me happy and thankful and sad and nervous. I remembered when I was that age, and I was <i>that pumped</i> to be out and about watching my friends play music and do art. I was thankful they were all there with all of the fires in all their bellies. Then I remembered I'm almost 30. Then I was like, "those kids better not fuck up my husband's art".<b> Official geezer.</b> </div>
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But I'm good with it. <b>With age comes taste refined</b>, truer friendships, a clearer understanding of the things that stay, better sex, and an appreciation for one's self and style.</div>
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A few nights ago Jonathan and I decided to be cultured and ventured to Venice to see a one man show or "Pub Play" at <a href="http://townhousevenice.com/#/about/4576279138" target="_blank">The Del Monte Speakeasy</a> (conveniently for this story, the Del Monte is situated beneath the oldest bar in Los Angeles). It was cold and rainy that night, which is a rarity in SoCal, so the dimly lit underground bar swallowed us right up. We sipped our Old Fashions in the windowless room under a low wood ceiling, red lights glowing through fringed lamp shades, mustachioed bartenders chipping ice. The performance (Connor McPherson's St. Nicholas) was amazing...brought me to tears, but that's not the point of the story. <b>The point of the story is the epiphany I had in the pisser.</b><br />
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I made my way to the ladies room at intermission. I pushed open the heavy wooden door expecting white or yellowish walls, bluish buzzing lights, maybe a glop of pinkish soap on the sink..ya know, the usual. Instead I was welcomed by deep orange wallpaper with gardenias outlined in gold. The light was dim, the mirror designated for women to touch themselves up (separate from the sink) floated above a dark, old wooden ledge. A plump velvet chair sat firmly on the floor covered in patterned tiles, petite square and octagonal, clearly still there from some better time. <b>I was shocked at how comfortable I felt in a room meant mainly for defecating and gossiping.</b><br />
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It was then I gazed over to the stalls, one on either side of the entrance, and I saw a small vintage chandelier over each one. <b>Basically I was going to feel like Elizabeth mofackin' Taylor while I took a pee pee.</b> I had to laugh. "This is why I love vintage" I thought. Vintage begets a time when functional items were thoughtful, well-made and stylish. Seams were more tightly sewn, kitchen appliances were pearly blues and pinks, make-up compacts were decorated metal to be <i>refilled, </i>and bathrooms were stylish.<br />
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These days we are inundated with gobs of ugly plastic bullshit (to put it eloquently). What is now a "Made in China" fill-in-the-blank piece of plastic that is meant to be used (maybe twice), then lost or thrown out and repurchased was once made of metal or glass or wood and was beautiful and meant to last, so <b>you <i>wouldn't have </i>to buy a new one.</b><br />
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"If I'm going to have toaster, it's going to be lovely to look at"<br />
"If I'm going to buy a light under which I pee, it's going to be a chandelier"<br />
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<b>Besides the booze, I think this is why Speakeasys are so popular right now.</b> People want to remember a better time. With our everyday lives filled with plastic and convenience, folks are yearning to experience something thoughtful and well crafted. They don't care if it takes a bit longer. When I think of our future sons and daughters going to vintage pile sales only to pull out Forever 21 dresses and shirts it makes me cringe, which compels me to urge you to buy things that are well made. Or vintage.<br />
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Coat: Vintage (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=429800885&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Similar</a>)</div>
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Boots: Rocket Dog (old, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=435083437&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">but here's something similar</a>)</div>
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I'm back, and with me my totally natural poses I know you missed so much. Sorry I've been so off the radar. I miss you, I do. It's just that life lately can best be described using the genius lyrical stylings of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU9TouRnO84" target="_blank">Rick Ross</a>: <b>E'ry day I'm hustlin'. </b></div>
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Since the move Jonathan and I have found ourselves pretty damn happy. Ready to bite off more than we can chew. Prepared for what the universe has in store for us. We gotta make dat money tho, so I've been SUPER preoccupied pouring myself into practices that allow me to bring home the bacon. Obsessing over my photography website, creating a pet photography website, making <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleyrandallphotography" target="_blank"><b>facebook pages </b></a>for said services, shooting my face off, printing business cards, basically being a fucking business woman, don't make a big deal about it. Check it out the site <a href="http://www.ashleyrandallphotography.com/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> if you'd like! </div>
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I've also had some luck selling vintage goodies on our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photogrampsvintage" target="_blank"><b>Etsy</b> </a>store. This, I've found, at least pays for our thrifting addiction. </div>
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I'm finding myself drawn towards feminine pieces lately. Without fail I come home from a thrift store or a pile sale, and I take out my goodies only to realize I've purchased 8 floral dresses. Like the one I'm wearing here. I think somehow watching Fried Green Tomatoes as a young girl permanently affected my taste in clothing. It also affected my feelings towards Kathy Bates. Which are positive ones. </div>
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TOWANDA!!!</div>
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Dress: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164634703/vintage-1990s-90s-maggie-london-empire?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">For Sale Photogramps Vintage</a></div>
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Shoes: Vintage Cole Haan</div>
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I am happy about the increase in ginormous armholes in fashion lately. When it comes to revealing clothing, honestly I have never been comfortable in short shorts or push-up bras and low cut shirts. Ribcage? That I can do. </div>
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Jonathan recently informed me of my apparent decreasing modesty over the past 2 years. I was both shocked and enthralled when he said this. I had no idea I was showing more skin lately. I have always considered myself a somewhat modest dresser. Never too much cleavage, never too much booty. He then clarified, </div>
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"You've been showing less of this" </div>
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"and more of this" </div>
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I then informed him that low-rise jeans and hip bones are out, (thank God, cuz that's where I store my Thankgivings/mid-night snacks/grilled cheeses/fupa) and side boob is in (or out if we're speaking literally). </div>
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It was fascinating to me though that ribs could be considered more riske than hip bones by anyone. They seem equally sexy in my mind, depending on what floats your boat. In further discussion I discovered what's more titalizing about revealed ribs is the fabric beneath our blouse's gaping arm holes: the lacy bra-lettes we dole out 17 bucks for at Urban Outfitters. I should clarify that I don't ever rock this look without a full bralette. I'm not <i>total</i> trash, you guys (sarcasm). </div>
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"I can see your underwear (period)" he said blankly. </div>
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So, this brings to rise the age old question. Is less more? Is the idea of what's underneath more exciting than actually just seeing bare flesh? I don't necessarily think so, but I think the question is interesting enough to pontificate for a moment. </div>
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Jammin' the Boy Scouts of America pants with the side boob here. Somehow that's funny to me. </div>
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<b>I know the saying is "a pop of color"... </b>as in one singular color, but I find myself emphatically drawn to <b>overdoing most everything</b> in my life (except for cleaning my house and jogging). So here I am popping 2 colors. In retrospect I can see how just black with fuchia may have been a more streamlined or chic choice, but I wouldn't change a thing about his outfit. </div>
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In my years of overdoing it, particularly in the sartorial category, I feel I have found the balance of overdoing things <i>without</i> overdoing them if that makes sense. (Keep in mind I may be completely delusional). The goals when I get dressed are <b>to feel good in what I'm wearing/stand out a bit in a crowd/find a little bit of hilarity in some aspect of my outfit.</b> (The humor in this look is obviously the black-man-church-going-shoes I found in the men's section of the thrift store. I imagine them once being worn with a full green suit and matching tie one fanciful, soulful Sunday).</div>
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After multiple attempts to be more chic or elegant over the years, I've given up and found comfort in this aspect of my style. I understand this isn't the craziest, far out look I've ever rocked, but the <b>simple rule breaking</b> this outfit displays (2 pops of color as opposed to 1) is a unabashedly me. And there's not a damn thing I can do about it. </div>
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The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-33428472002797628202013-09-13T11:05:00.000-07:002013-09-13T11:09:10.948-07:00Reorganizing Collections<br />
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The good news is the reasons for my lack of posts of late are not of the "lazy" or "burnt out" variety.<br />
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Since the move we have been reassessing our lives. Preparing for what's next. Organizing everything so we can be ready for the new chapter. For whatever reason Jonathan and I both feel like something big is on the horizon. Neither of us have any clue what it is, so all we can do is make ourselves ready mentally, physically and spiritually.<br />
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I have a multitude of interests. The photography, the styling, the vintage clothes, the writing of this here blog, so I figure I should reorganize it too. Rebrand. I have a vision to make it bigger ... to get more amazing ladies I know to contribute, to feature more topics interesting and empowering to women like me. So, beyond being busy preparing for whatever lays before us I'm organizing ideas to give this little spot on the www a big fat make-over. Until then I'll still do posts, but I hope you'll bare with me in the lack of frequency.<br />
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While preparing what was supposed to be a "here's our new place" post I realized all the images were of collections. Records, art, photographs, vintage. Collections we've painstakingly purged and reshaped (too bad you weren't there for THAT vinyl liquidation) for best use and display in our new place, which we love.<br />
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It only took a moment for me to see the metaphor.<br />
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<br />The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-90519788693218982062013-08-23T09:12:00.000-07:002013-08-24T10:55:05.231-07:00Most Popular<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I busted out these platform <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=431350160&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a2c4c9;">Superga sneakers</span></b></a> for the first time, my friend Rynn said she hated them. They reminded her of the shoes popular girls wore in middle school. Then I thought about it...well I'll be damned if these aren't basically the same shoes Hayley Duff wore when she portrayed black top bully, Summer Wheatley in Napolean Dynamite! (The wardrobe styling in that movie is amazing and incredibly on point). Although the whole "popular girl shoes" thing is a hilarious perk, it's not the reason I purchased them...which is more along the lines of a $14 impulse buy at Ross <i>Dress for Less. </i><br />
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Rynn's comment did get me thinking about the fashion fads of popular girls in middle school though. I remember arm cuffs having a moment. Adidas shell toes and those hideously thick Doc Martin sandals were definitely a thing. All things GAP and chokers too. Also, for some reason hoards of them would dress as babies for halloween (was that just at my school?)...pajamas, giant bottles, pacifiers, and somehow body glitter slipped into the whole equation...?<br />
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I always thought if you're going to wear pajamas for Halloween whhhhy the F would you go as <i>ANYTHING</i> <i>besides</i> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlZydtG3xqI" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a2c4c9;">T.L.C. a la the Creep video</span></b></a>? (I've got dibs on Left Eye).<br />
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I cannot complete this post without mentioning the Dolly Parton belt. It's bold, but I wear it with pride...particularly in LA. No shame. Next to a few diamond rings, it's pretty much the best thing my grandmother (may she rest in peace) ever gave to me. Nana was into glamourous/gaudy accessories.<br />
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Jeans: Urban Outfitters <b><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=428836261&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">(Similar</a>)</b>, Belt: Gifted, Shoes: <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=431350160&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank"><b>Superga</b></a>, Bracelet: Thrifted </div>
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Shirt: Thrifted, Sunglasses: <b><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=433444135&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Similar</a></b></div>
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1. Stirring and beautiful ... check out <a href="http://twistedsifter.com/2013/08/historic-black-white-photos-colorized/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">the colorized versions of famous black and white photos.</span></a><br />
2. The idea of the century: <a href="http://theperiodstore.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">The Period Store!</span></a> Your one stop shop for that time of the month.<br />
3. Loving these photos of <a href="http://blog.modcloth.com/2013/07/31/smart-spaces-vintage-dorm-rooms-of-our-dreams/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">vintage dorm rooms from the ModCloth blog.</span></a> So charming.<br />
4. My mama is an interior designer, and I have always LOVED interior design photography. <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/8/1/anthology.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">These are dream-worthy photos from Anthology Magazine. </span></a><br />
5. Love Garden and Gun Magazine. Need to try the <a href="http://gardenandgun.com/article/michelada" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">Texas Micheleda recipe</span></a> before summers through! Any excuse to drink a beer, right?The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-45645086804555591002013-08-16T14:28:00.000-07:002013-08-16T14:29:21.424-07:00Au Revior, Pee Wee: The Versatility of the Silk Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=326970475&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Silk scarves.</a> The never-ending abyss into which many-a-vintage lover can so easily fall. Typically no more than 3 dollars (if you're shopping at the right places), it's easy to find yourself with a drawer full. But who's complaining? They can transform looks with one tie of a knot, and <i>boy </i>are they versatile!<br />
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Perfect for pony tails.<br />
A pop of color tied on your handbag.<br />
As a pocket square in a blazer.<br />
Tied around your neck with a collared shirt for the classic prep look.<br />
As a blindfold for, uh.....whatever you see fit.<br />
To complete a Rosie the Riveter look.<br />
Around your head for a gypsy vibe.<br />
To wave goodbye out the window of a train, "Au revoir, Pee Wee!"<br />
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Really, the list goes on. <br />
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Are you a scarf junkie? Any more tips on how to put them to good use?<br />
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<b><b>After an emotional day,</b> it's easy to throw on a pair of boyfriend jeans, <b>but let's face it: Denim is the mashed potatoes of fashion</b>.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> A go-to? Absolutely. But like mashed taters, jeans are obvious, lack elegance and you can pretty much pair them with anything. Sometimes after a rough day you just need to feel....pretty. </span></b></div>
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<b>The day these photos were taken Jonathan and I had a fight.</b> Not just a little tiff, but a full on, don't talk for hours misunderstanding. I'm aware it is a faux pas to discuss personal matters on the world wide webs (personal matters that have any sort of negative connotation anyway, because after all <i>we are all leading picturesque drama-free lives</i>) People come here to escape, and it could be considered classless to air your dirty laundry on the internet. Which is why I won't go into any detail except to share these two things:<b> 1. The happy ending</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(not that kind, you pervs!)</span> <b>2. My style revelation.</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Thankfully after 7 years together, we've figured out when to walk away and when to come back level headed and discuss rationally, egos aside, what the ef is going on. Truths get told, vulnerabilities are revealed and what's left is a simple fact: we love each other endlessly through it all. We are our number 1 priority, and each of us would not be who we are without the other.<b> There is nothing more satisfying than coming to this place after a disagreement with someone you love. It's peaceful and safe.</b></span></b></div>
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You and/or they were being a dick/were scared/were insecure/were being selfish/or what-have-you, and<b> you still love each other. In fact you love each other more,</b> because between the two of you, you've created enough trust to share your fears and show even the weakest sides of yourselves.</div>
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After our resolution, we went for a walk in the park and then had an impromptu date night. <b>I wanted to feel pretty...<i>fast. </i>Denim wasn't going to cut it, but I was in no mood for a fuss.<i> </i></b>I immediately went for this dress. <b>I love the simple things in fashion that are just so elegant and comfortable.</b> In them, you feel amazing just sitting on a porch barefoot or they can be thrown on with a messy pony tail and a few accessories and <b>BOOM! Instant classic beauty vibe a la Grace Kelly.</b></div>
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Colorful vintage dresses, kaftans, pearls, a swipe of red lipstick...<b>these things are to fashion what a great pasta dish is to cooking. </b>It's not just comfort that counts with a great cotton vintage dress, although it is always there. <b>Like pasta, with these things </b><b>there is always an opportunity for complexity, but they maintain their simplicity, their comfort and their <i>inevitable</i> elegance. </b></div>
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I know I surely cannot be the only one who longs to be a DIY queen, but lacks the sewing machine skills/is too lazy to just lug that 10 pound thing out of storage. For years I've been trying to figure out how to make things without using a sewing machine! Luckily I discovered HEM TAPE, a double stick tape that bods with heat! I'm hemming all of the things. Dresses, pants, Jonathan's shorts as a prank etc. </div>
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Since we've moved into the new house AND we're on a bit of a budget we've been DIY-ing a lot around these parts. I decided to make little curtains for our kitchen, and apparently ain't nobody got time to sew a bunch of rectangles and shiiiii......So I decided to put my new best friend, hem tape, to good use! Read on to find out how to make curtains without using a sewing machine! </div>
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<b>1. Gather your materials.</b><br />
You'll need fabric, scissors, a tension rod, an iron, hem tape and a tape measure. I suggest fabric that doesn't have much elasticity or stretch. It's a lot easier to get things all even with less slinky/stretchy material which can sometimes be hard to measure exactly. As far as hem tape goes, you can get it at any craft store. I got mine at Joanne's Fabrics, or you can order it online <b><a href="http://www.officesupersavers.com/viewItemsAct.asp?classlabel=AABA&manufactlabel=2000108&sku=NOM329393&gb=1&utm_source=GoDataFeed&utm_medium=ShoppingEngine&utm_campaign=Nextag&gdftrk=gdfV21806_a_7c446_a_7c1526_a_7cNOM329393" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Tension rods you can order <a href="http://beso.ly/rd/4608447669?a=535117&p=1" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> OR grab at your local hardware store<br />
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<b>2. Measure your windows and cut your fabric.</b><br />
<b>You're going to need to measure the inside of your window frame</b> for these curtains because they are suspended by a tension rod which fits snugly inside the frame. After that, <b>measure your fabric and double the width of the frame. </b>If your window width is 30 inches, your fabric should be 60 inches wide. As far as length, I typically cut about 6 inches over the exact length of the window. My window length was 28 inches, so I cut the fabric 34 inches long. Once you have your panel all cut, fold it over length wise and cut it right down the center. Now you have two panels for one window!<br />
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<b>3. Make hems for the sides of your panels. </b><br />
<b>Place a strip of hem tape along the edge of the back of your panel length-wise. </b> Hem tape is like double stick tape, so once it's on your fabric,<b> peel of the paper</b> <b>off</b> to reveal the other sticky side. Now,<b> fold over the edge of the fabric with the hem tape</b> directly onto the rest of your panel so it sticks. Once it's folded over, <b>press firmly along the folded fabric with a hot iron.</b> Hold the iron 10-15 seconds on each section of hem tape to ensure a good stick. Repeat 3 more times on all the length-wise edges of your panels. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(If you're nervous about ruining your fabric with a hot iron, you can place a towel between the iron and your fabric. My fabric was super thick and linen-y, so I didn't need to do this even with my iron on the highest setting. It's always a good idea to test on a scrap piece of fabric). </span><br />
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<b>4. Create a place for your tension rod. </b><br />
<b>Once you have your edges hemmed you can begin creating the loop for your tension rod.</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The photo has me ironing the the loop for the tension rod without the side hem! This is a mistake I learned from in the midst of the project! Do your side seams first and place the hem tape over that side seam when creating the space for your tension rod! </span><b>Again, put the hem tape along the edge of the fabric,</b> except across the top of your panel this time. Instead of folding it directly over onto itself like you did for the side hems, <b>fold the fabric 1 and 1/2 inches over</b> so it sticks and iron slowly along the top of your hem taped fabric. Once you're done with this step you should have a space to put your tension rod....but don't do it yet! Repeat this step on your second panel.<br />
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<b>5. Create a bottom seam. </b><br />
See a pattern developing?! To be precise, <b>lay your tape measure length-wise along your hemmed panel. </b>What ever the length of your window is, run your hem tape horizontally across the bottom of your panel directly at that measurement (you will have an excess of fabric, but it's okay... we'll deal with that next). So again, fold the fabric directly on itself and iron...just like your side hems, except this time you will have a bit of extra fabric beyond the seam you created. Repeat this step on your second panel.<br />
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<b>6. Cut excess fabric.</b><br />
Cut whatever fabric you have left from your bottom hems. You might say this step can be avoided by measuring properly, adding and subtracting, but I prefer to do as little math as possible so there you have it. If you're the measuring type, by all means go for it and skip this step! At this point if you want to thread a needle and hand stitch a few stitches to reinforce your seams, go for it. It can't hurt, and certainly doesn't require the know-how of a sewing machine. If not, that's fine too.<br />
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<b>7. Build your treatment.</b><br />
place your tension rod in your window frame to get the width right. The width of a tension rod can usually be adjusted by a small screw that comes with the rod or you can simply screw and unscrew the tension rod itself to adjust its width. To get it snug, put the rod in the frame a bit diagonally and sort of shove it into the frame until it is perpendicular. once you've got the width, remove the naked tension rod from the window and slide the 2 panels onto it. Easy as pie.<br />
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<b>8. Place your treatment in your window frame, step back, gaze at your creation, and bask in the glory of your amazing home-making prowess. </b><br />
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I must apologise. I have been severely MIA the past (almost) 2 weeks. You see, it was because my life resembled that which can be best described through imagery:</div>
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<b>Yep. One big blur. We've been moving. </b>Between packing, garage sale-ing and just sitting in a mess of boxes weeping I felt it was not appropriate to take anyone who reads this blog along on that magical journey. The one where you come face to face with your hoarder tendencies.<br />
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We are now officially Culver City residents and no longer Venitians.<br />
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... Although I will miss the feeling that hipsters are too-cooling me as I stroll down Abbot Kinney and the sweet personalities of the schizo homeless people drinking the last half inch of wine out of bottles in my recycling bin, I found this move bitter sweet. I'll always remember fondly streets that smelled like a cocktail of urine and hot garbage, and checking @venice311 on my twitter feed when the I heard the sound of the ghetto bird and saw it's magnificent spot light shining down upon my neighborhood...<br />
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Alright, I'm giving Venice a hard time. There are definitely some redeeming qualities about that little coastal corner of LA, but I'm happy to be in Culver City: where Venitians go for peace and quiet/to have babies. Also I'm pumped about our MUCH larger house (the more vintage goodies to fill you with, my dear)<b> AAAAAAND the 800 dollars we are saving on rent. </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(RECORD SCRATCH)</span><b> </b><br />
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<b>So I'm back, mofos!</b> Wearing all kinds of cut-up thrifted vintage. PTA mom pants are always good to chop off for summer time shorts. Stay tuned for photos of the new house and a how-to on no-sew curtains! <br />
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Missed you. xo!<br />
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<b>We are moving.</b> I feel like that is all I have to say to instigate moans and groans from any person I'm speaking too. Yes. It's a huge pain in the ass, but there's always a silver lining. This time I'm focusing on how desperately <b>I need to shed some preverbal skin when it comes to my wardrobe</b>. This used to be a huge issue for me, as I apparently had some OCD/hoarder tendencies. </div>
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"That rumpled up shirt has been hanging on the back of my desk chair for 6 months, and I've been having really good luck lately, so just don't fuck with it...okeeeeey?"</div>
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It might have not been <i>that </i>bad, but <b>my closet was full of shirts with holes</b>, dresses with stains that maybe I could hide with a another layer. Not to mention if a garment is not damaged at all, but just hasn't been worn in 3 years. I'm learning to get past it though.</div>
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Selling vintage has helped. <b>It's thrilling to know that something you've provided to someone else is getting love.</b> Something that was just sadly hanging around in a thrift store or in the back of a closet ... feeling lonely...worthless...all potential talent going to waste.</div>
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Okay so besides being OCD, I apparently give inanimate objects emotions. </div>
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So now as I comb through every single piece of clothing I own, <b>I ask myself if someone could put it to better use</b>. If so, to Buffalo Exchange or to the<b> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestminsterAndFifth" target="_blank">Etsy</a></b> store it goes. <b>If it's damaged, well then it's only fair to make room for another piece</b>. Give someone .... errrr .... <i>something</i> <i>SOMETHING </i>else a chance.</div>
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This dress is slightly too big, and although I LOVE the off-beat color and the low-v back ... I've got to sell it, so you can grab it at our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestminsterAndFifth" target="_blank"><b>Etsy</b></a> store if you love it too!</div>
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I'm pretty sure the tourist department of St. Augustine Florida needs to give me at least a couple thousand doallars. For real, I'm singing that tiny town's praises every chance I get. Proof <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-little-st-augustine-get-away.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>,<b> <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2011/05/preparations.html" target="_blank">here</a></b> and <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-happy-place.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. What's not to love? Being the oldest city in the U.S. located near what happens to be one of the most beautiful beaches, it has everything.<br />
Inner coastal salt water river with oyster beds, manatees, dolphins, and all together adorable "drinking town with a fishing problem" charm? Yes. Gorgeous Spanish architecture ? Si Señor! Historical (haunted? see orbs in photograph below..spooooooooky) downtown with one of the oldest cemeteries in the nation AND a haunted lighthouse? Ehhhh I'm not too into being scared shitless, but if you are...this is your place. Ponce de Leon's supposed Fountain of Youth? Who doesn't need one of those?<br />
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Pirate history! Sea turtles! Gorgeous Spanish Moss! HUGE thunderstorms!<br />
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And finally the most beautiful un-commercialized beach. That's right. No high rises, no Señor Frogs, no ass wangs trying to sell you stupid Rastafarian-style hats.<br />
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Everyday a tidal pool forms when the tide goes out. It can get about 3 feet deep or so, and becomes this sort of wading lagoon for people who aren't necessarily wanting to deal with the Atlantic waves. I did lots of wading there. And I didn't want to come home.<br />
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<br />The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-25105085009264089852013-07-10T19:34:00.001-07:002013-07-10T19:59:33.451-07:00Vintage Dresses: The Stories in the Seams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thankfully (or not so thankfully depending if you're judging by the dollars in my wallet) my mother and godmother taught me to appreciate fine things. I won't ever forget the first time they took me to a vintage clothing store. As we approached the shop, I smiled as I noticed the little cottage with kelly green wood detailing and a green front porch with a porch swing. Ahab Bowen was the name of the store, and it was once a Dallas go-to for vintage. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Super reasonable prices and a well curated collection of pieces. It sadly closed down a few years ago.</span><br />
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As I looked through dress after dress I remember having the very simple, but very important realization:<br />
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What's more is I thought about how each dress came with a memory, and since we typically don't know the story of each piece ... we can make that memory up! Imagining for what purpose the previous owner bought or made a vintage dress is half the fun of buying vintage dresses, amiright?<br />
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<i>Made to wear to her best friend's wedding. Bought specifically for her daughter's graduation party. She wanted to make her ex-boyfriend eat his pathetic heart out. She just felt like spoiling herself. It was obvs a Sandra D scenario, and she wanted to impress her bad boy crush. </i><br />
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For me, this piece was a gift from my godmother to wear to a premier of one of Johnny's movies at the Tribeca Film Festival. There is not much more classy than black lace/mesh with a nude underlay. I only wear this dress on special occasions, but I plan on passing this bad boy down to my spawn, who I will hopefully teach to love well made clothes.<br />
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I was SUPER inspired to do this post for two reasons: 1. The <a href="http://zogalistwins.com/" target="_blank"><b>Zogalis</b></a> twins did this awesome hair and make-up for a ModCloth test I was lucky enough to be a part of. You may have seen pics if you follow me on<a href="http://instagram.com/thephotogramps" target="_blank"> <b>Instagram</b></a><b>.</b><br />
2. <a href="http://heartifb.com/" target="_blank"><b>IFB</b></a> is featuring a few blog posts based on amazing vintage pieces soon. I figured with how much I love this stuff, I'd be a damn fool not to share my link!<br />
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Dress: Ahab Bowen</div>
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Shoes: Cole Haan</div>
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Hair and Makeup: Special thanks to ModCloth and the Zogalis twins. </div>
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The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-69301380880145834462013-07-08T08:45:00.001-07:002013-07-08T08:46:48.674-07:00Venice Canals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Venice, Ca has some spooky weird history... Amusement park fires, underground tunnels ... rollerblading. Also amongst the weirdness: the Venice Canals. They were built by Abbot Kinney around 1905 to add to the glory of his genius idea, "Venice of America."</div>
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Dude wanted to literally recreate Venice, Italy ... but in So Cal. </div>
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Like most things novelty, the canals were a tourist hot spot for a few years, but then cars happened, and everyone got really pumped about cars (not so much canoes) and forgot about the canals. Venice was annexed by Los Angeles and eventually turned into "the slum by the sea" and the canals basically became west nile-trash-heap-swamps. </div>
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Then in the 90's they were renovated. ( I love the 90's). Now that Venice has become super-duper gentrified, houses on the canals are considered prime real estate. And the neighborhood has got to be one of the most charming spots in the U.S.. All the houses nestle up to sidewalks lining the canals, and there are little white bridges for crossing. Each house has a little doc and most of them, paddle boats. </div>
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I should be a history teacher! </div>
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Shorts: Vintage Calvin Klein <b>(<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155778638/high-waist-destructed-80s-vintage-levis?ref=v1_other_2" target="_blank">Similar</a>)</b></div>
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Shirt: Vintage Gitman Bros for Nordstom: <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155780358/vintage-designer-gitman-bros-for?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank">Available Here</a> (sold out)</b></div>
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Necklace: Vintage <b>(<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=409940051&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Also super rad</a>)</b></div>
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Belt: Thrifted</div>
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Bag: Vintage Coach</div>
The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-72194802311523621542013-07-08T08:41:00.000-07:002013-07-08T08:41:59.201-07:00Links a la Mode!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; color: #666666; font-family: Kreon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"></span><br />
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Today is a national holiday here, Independence Day. Common themes celebrated, among hot dogs and fireworks are notions of freedom.. but what does that freedom mean if not free to be ones self? This week we have a great array of posts that reflect the freedom to be as you are, whether it be wearing a crop top in your 40's , dissecting the shoes of women's right's hero Wendy Davis, or discussing the oft not discussed issue of the rise in plastic surgery for men. Of course we also have all the goodies you'd expect from a fashion roundup, so relax today and read these links!
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<strong>Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup</strong></h3>
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<li>All Things Kate: <a href="http://www.allthingskate.com/blog/06-28-2013/fashion-flashback-christian-dior" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fashion Flashback: Christian Dior</a></li>
<li>Anything You Can Buy: <a href="http://www.icanbuycheaper.com/2013/07/store-credit-cards-savers-or-enablers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store Credit Cards: Savers or Enablers?</a></li>
<li>Attire Club: <a href="http://attireclub.org/2013/07/02/discussions-on-mens-plastic-surgery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discussions On Men’s Plastic Surgery </a></li>
<li>DIY Doyenne: <a href="http://diydoyenne.com/12-ways-to-build-engaged-blog-traffic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 Simple Ways to Build Engaged Blog Traffic</a></li>
<li>DressCode: HighFashion: <a href="http://dresscodehighfashion.blogspot.de/2013/06/the-10-definite-summer-2013-must-haves.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 10 Definite Mens Must Haves in Summer 2013</a></li>
<li>Fashion is Evolution: <a href="http://fashionisevolution.blogspot.com/2013/06/difryday-how-to-make-miu-miu-inspired.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Mui Mui-inspired glitter shoe video tutorial</a></li>
<li>Fashion Thrill: <a href="http://bit.ly/11VVYaF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mystery of Chanel No. 5 </a></li>
<li>Fashstash: <a href="http://fashstash.net/post/54342885812/like-a-maharajah-jeetinder-sandhu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Like a Maharajah | Jeetinder Sandhu</a></li>
<li>I Can Style U: <a href="http://icanstyleu.com/blog/what-are-men-really-wearing-this-summer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Are Men Really Wearing This Summer?</a></li>
<li>Inspirations & Celebrations: <a href="http://inspirationsandcelebrations.net/2013/06/best-shorts-for-your-body.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Shorts For Your Body - Summer Style Guide</a></li>
<li>Lover of Clothes: <a href="http://www.loverofclothes.com/2013/06/28/the-other-side-of-blogging/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Other Side of Blogging</a></li>
<li>Not Dressed as a Lamb: <a href="http://www.notdressedaslamb.com/2013/06/how-to-embrace-the-crop-top-trend-in-your-forties.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Embrace The Crop Top Trend In Your Forties</a></li>
<li>Rose & Pine: <a href="http://www.roseandpine.com/2013/06/summer-skincare-tips-summer-skin.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer Skincare Tips & Summer Skin Essentials</a></li>
<li>Sobbing on Fifth: <a href="http://www.sobbingonfifth.com/2013/07/matchy-matchy-in-good-way-color.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Trend: Match Your Mani to Your Clutch</a></li>
<li>Sophisticated Lace: <a href="http://www.sophisticatedlace.com/2013/06/the-shoes-of-female-hero.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shoes of a Female Hero</a></li>
<li>Style Bizarre:<a href="http://www.stylebizarre.com/2013/06/how-to-accessorize-your-swimsuit.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Ways to Accessorize your Swimsuit</a></li>
<li>Style Convict: <a href="http://www.styleconvict.com/2013/06/25/4th-of-july-style-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4TH OF JULY STYLE GUIDE </a></li>
<li>The Photogramps: <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-wear-tropical-print.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Wear Tropical Print</a></li>
<li>Un Femme d'un Certian Age: <a href="http://unefemme.net/2013/06/style-crushes-3.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Style Crushes: What They Can Teach Us</a></li>
<li>We Are Ready Made: <a href="http://www.wearereadymade.com/2013/06/too-much-control.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TOO MUCH CONTROL?</a></li>
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The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-64235027982753827112013-07-05T09:55:00.002-07:002013-07-05T09:55:23.944-07:00Dose of Doggy: Izzy the Pound Puppy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So here's some cuteness to fuel your weekend. Hope everyone had a happy 4th!<br />
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<br />The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-90075970880093268312013-07-03T10:28:00.001-07:002013-07-03T10:55:10.758-07:00A Little St. Augustine Get Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What happens when a Golden Girl & a carton of Tropicana O.J. have a baby in a Boca Raton Retirement home?</div>
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Answer: This tropical 2 piece realness. </div>
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Jonathan and I just returned from a relaxing get away in St. Augustine, Florida, which as you know if <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2013/04/anniversary.html" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">you follow along</span></b></a>, is where we got married 2 years ago. I stumbled upon this little number in the first thrift store I stepped into for a whopping $3.50, along with many other goodies I'll be posting to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/westminsterandfifth" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><b>Etsy store today!</b> </span></a></div>
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Every time we go to St. Augustine we can't help but entertain the idea of dropping everything in our lives and just moving there. I could shoot weddings and portraits and sell vintage online, and Jonathan could paint (although it's a small town, St. Augustine has a booming art scene), get some part time job and we could gig out together (there's high demand for singer songwriters at the restaurants, cafes and bars there too). We wouldn't be rich, but we'd live near our favorite beach and live simply. </div>
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But we always opt for plan B, which is get rich THEN buy a summer home on the beach. And alas! We materialize back in LA with all the other little fishies. </div>
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Back to the grind. </div>
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I know I'm not the only one with escapism fantasies like that. What are yours? </div>
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Apparently this jumpsuit made me feel so sassy i did this pose. I guess the Golden Girl was Blanche. </div>
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Sorry I'm not sorry. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Alright, I'm a little sorry.</span></div>
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For real tho, what's this face?</div>
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I certainly look proud of myself. Pretty sure I've been making this face since I was 4. </div>
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<br />The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-80575157972416920822013-07-01T09:25:00.001-07:002013-07-01T09:52:16.159-07:00The Ugly Truth Behind Gingham: A Picnic In My Pants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Does anyone else get creeped out by gingham?</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>It seems to have a permanence in the realm of fabric that will forever recollect thoughts of a certain facet of Americana vintage. The same way patchwork recollects American prairie life, or blue and white stripes, that lovely sailing/Kennedy/holiday in the Hamptons/nautical vintage vibe.<br />
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<b>But gingham is different than those other well-known patterns. It conjures up a A 1950's American splendor flavor, to be more specific</b>.<b> Gingham is known for picnicking. Picnicking!</b><br />
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I will never forget the scene in Madmen where the Drapers, on a happy little road trip, stop to have a picnic in a meadow! Don (an alcoholic who is having extra marital affairs) looks at Betty (who will later in the episode vomit in her own lap) lovingly while their children Sally (who will soon be forced to visit with a child psychologist) and Bobby (there's not much goin' on with Bobby) play. After lunch they hop back in their brand new Cadillac and go on their merry way...leaving all their garbage to blow in the wind. <b>Ya know, a regular 1950's picturesque picnic!!! </b><br />
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<b>So that is what's creepy about gingham</b>. A fabric used for picnicking, which is an act that represents sheer relaxation and happiness, becoming popularized in the height of a time where people were desperate to hide any sort of disfunction of ugliness.<i> </i><br />
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<b><i>My life's a picnic</i>....I SWEAR!</b><br />
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<b>Now, thanks to the Oscar de la Renta 2013 resort collection, gingham is back</b> and people are paying a pretty penny to participate in the happy little trend! Trendiness is not, however, why I purchased these shorts. I bought them for 2 reasons.<br />
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<b>First, They are totally 90's GAP, a line of clothes which carry their own sort of nostalgic Bush era, 90's prep creepiness (in a good way) vibe. And secondly, so I could say, "there's a picnic in my pants, and you're invited."</b><br />
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What patterns do you love and why? Is it purely aesthetic, or do you get into the symbolism of it all?<br />
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The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-80137916325827589932013-06-24T22:10:00.000-07:002013-06-24T07:15:06.282-07:00The 1940's and Our Late 20's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I'm glad my husband tells me I look like a 40's movie star when I wear my $5 dress found at a pile sale. I'm also glad that 1940's silhouettes are having a fashion moment right now</b>. The 40's shape is friendly to a woman in her late 20's. It's sexy but modest. Chic...but basic enough to make one's own; which I attempted to do here with purple sunglasses, bright lips and a gold collar necklace.<br />
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<b>In 1939</b> <b>the war changed everything including fashion</b>. Designers stopped designing. There were restrictions on amounts of fabric women could buy. Adornments were frowned upon. Because of the war, fashion became all about DIY. Improvising. <b>Reworking what you had in your closet to create something fresh and new.</b><br />
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<b>Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure my entire <i>LIFE </i>is having a 40's moment right now.</b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Aside from the whole frowning on adornments thing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"></span>As I get closer to my 30's the blue prints of my future are becoming more visible. Tell me I'm not the only one who is just now starting to sort things out. (And by sort things out, I mean start to freak out I'm not where I thought I'd be at this point in my life). I find myself taking pieces <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(skills)</span> in my closet <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(skill set?)</span> and figuring out how to utilize them to build towards my goals. You're welcome, world, for that genius metaphor! Since moving to LA, J and I have certainly had to learn to improvise. And the expense of living out here has forced us to flex our DIY muscles more than once or twice.<br />
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<b>A real wartime effort, y'all. </b><br />
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<b>But women in the 40's ended up doing some pretty rad stuff:</b> headscarves, military style, wearing mens suits aaaaaaaand a little thing called THE ALL AMERICAN GIRLS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE, bitch! A sports entity which was the inspiration for the best chick flick/best sports movie of all time: <i>A League of Their Own</i>. <b>So I guess the moral of the story is these wartime gals, out of their scrapping and improvising, created a beautiful movement in history.</b> One worth replicating.<br />
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With that in mind, at this some what uncomfortable transitional period in life called "my late 20's" I have to keep telling myself two things:<br />
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1. Ya' gotta have faith that everything you have to do for yourself...all of your improvising, will pay off and the end and one day, you will look back on this time endearingly.<br />
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2. There's no crying in baseball.<br />
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{Dress: Pile Sale. ModCloth has some awesome 40s style dresses: <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=426857087&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank"><b>Here</b></a>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=386306506&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=381273779&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>}</div>
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The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-50579689631158888622013-06-21T09:00:00.000-07:002013-06-21T10:14:29.748-07:00Vinyl Veekend: Bob Dylan's Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When Jonathan and I first met he gifted me 4 albums on vinyl. Among them was the <b>Bob Dylan soundtrack to Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid</b>. I never knew Bob Dylan composed a soundtrack, but this album quickly topped my lists of both favorite soundtracks AND favorite Bob Dylan albums.<br />
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Because it's full of folky lullabies like <i>Billy 1</i> and <i>Knockin' On Heaven's Door</i> and gorgeous guitar instrumentals like <i>Bunkhouse Theme</i>, me and J used to fall asleep together listening to this soundtrack. Eventually <b>I walked down the aisle at our <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2013/04/anniversary.html" target="_blank">wedding</a> to the first song on the album</b>, which you can listen to below. <br />
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<b>If you have<i> any</i> affinity for folk music</b>, the wild west, Bob Dylan or really just a soul in general.... you are gonna wanna pick up this album. And then listen to it. Over and over.<br />
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The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-85818661324846672722013-06-19T09:43:00.000-07:002013-06-19T14:38:16.634-07:00Homegirl Heroes: Emma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bonded with Emma over cigarettes and the topic of vintage clothing on one of my first nights living in LA. I remember thinking how pretty she was when an Australian accent came spilling out of her mouth as she spoke. It took strength not to roll my eyes.<i> Psssh. Gorgeous AND she has an accent.</i><br />
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She's more than easy on the eyes, though. Emma recently wrapped shooting her first short film, <i>Grace</i>, which she just so happened to write, direct and produce (I helped her out with photos and wardrobe as you may remember from <a href="http://thephotogramps.blogspot.com/2012/11/grace.html" target="_blank"><b>this post</b></a>). Homegirl's got a keen eye for antiques, and she is ballsy when it comes to rockin' her super rad thrift store finds.<br />
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Emma's fuckin' fierce, and I don't mean that in a "Top Model" type of way (although she could be a top model). I more mean it in a "screw with me or my friends and I'll slice you" type of way. Her no-nonsense attitude makes her playful side even more endearing though. She's genuine... and it shines through in her artistic endeavors.<br />
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I spent an afternoon closet-digging, shooting, and lounging with Em not too long ago, and decided she would be the perfect guinea pig for this new monthly segment on ol' blog.<br />
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Read Emma's interview below.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Whilst studying Production Design at film school in Sydney, I found out that upon graduating, I would be eligible for a 12 month student work/travel visa. I was on the plane to LA 3 months after graduation day. That was 2.5 years ago I haven't looked back since.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I think film chose me really, sounds wanky, but it's true. I was studying Interior Decoration at the time and the head of Design at AFTRS (The Australian Film Television and Radio School) came to lecture us. She spoke about Production Design for film and TV and how it incorporated interiors and furniture and decoration. It wasn't until after her talk that the lightbulb turned on and I realized that was what I was supposed to be doing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What was the most intimidating part of making your short film,<i> Grace</i>?</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Fearing that it would be shit. I feel like I knew I could do it, but I went through ups and downs of self doubt. Apparently that's normal and a sign of wanting to be great, but at the time it's hard to tell those thoughts to shut up. I also feared that I would find out that my film was actually crap and not festival worthy at all, and all this time I thought my idea was good. I guess those feelings faded away gradually throughout the whole filmmaking process. The more it came together.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>You obviously have a passion for antique furniture. When did this love affair start? Do you have a early memory with any specific piece?</b></span></div>
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Good question, I actually have no idea when or how it came about. I don't remember either of my parents having a love affair with furniture or antiques. I do remember always re arranging my room. I loved moving it around to see what it looked like from different angles. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Vintage furniture and vintage clothing....what do you look for when you're collecting?</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Vintage furniture that I love is mainly Mid Century Modern and Victorian. They really go well together. I also love velveteen sofas and chairs. I have found that I have a love of vintage print too, rugs and throws. I love a good bargain. Most of my home is off craigslist or from a thrift store.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Vintage clothing never ceases to amaze me. I couple years ago I was obsessed with vests and leotards. I had over 14 of each at one point. I still have most of them in a box in my Mum's garage in Australia. They will make it over to LA one day. Whilst shopping for thrift vintage now I usually just buy what is practical for me. A little 80's/90's silk top I wear tucked into high waist skirt or pants on a night out, is usually easy to find. My favorite always being an oversized wool cardi, I almost have one in every color :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">With both vintage furniture and clothes I feel like they speak to me, like they need me to love and appreciate them. I get sad when I see once beautiful pieces broken and damaged on the side of the road or alley. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If I could have a super power it would be to move things with my mind. I love it in movies when people have this power and they get into a fight with their enemy and they just throw them up against the wall with their mind. Badass. I could think of a few people I would've done that too ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I think what's inspiring me at the moment is the thought of what the future has in store for me. I have only just began to scrape the surface of what I'm capable of and that's kind of an awesome feeling. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.emmalesliefilms.com/">www.emmalesliefilms.com</a>The Photogrampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405579365086075494noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115698058458088995.post-86648289016170124222013-06-16T12:23:00.000-07:002013-06-17T08:31:10.622-07:00Mom Pants that Make You Dance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I approach my thirties I find myself wondering when I will reach the age at which my affinity for looking like a grandma will no longer be "cute" but more just me....looking out of date. When I'm forty and the vertical nature of my footwear begins to take its toll, how will I modernize my sartorially senior sensibilities?! </div>
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These cobalt pantaloons, made out of what seems to be canvas (?) are not chic and are not really that flattering. I was drawn to them at the thrift store because of some humorous quality they seemed to emit. I do this with many clothing selections. Sporting what is otherwise unflattering 'cause I'm young and my body is presently some-what bangin' (according to my husband, anyway). It amuses me, and it works...for now. </div>
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When pontificating the future I try to visualize myself as the type of woman that can defeat the tinge of vanity that urges one to wear only what makes her look most attractive. I don't <i>want</i> to be a fupa shaming, all black wearing, sensible shoe-sporting dresser at 50. I want to wear pieces that are unique and beautiful. A chartreuse crushed velvet kimono and giant cat glasses. Not with the intention to draw attention to my crazy, saggy self, but certainly not with the intention to NOT draw attention to my crazy, saggy self. In short: I want to not give a shit in the most stylish way. </div>
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This is why I look at <a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Advanced Style</a> on the daily.</div>
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At this point, I will admit that vanity does still get in the way. Every now and then I want to wear something "outlandish" but this silly feeling that the piece is too weird or doesn't make me look feminine enough will deter me from rockin' it. I also think it takes a lot of style sense to make extremely unique pieces work. (Man Repeller is the perfect example of this). I have confidence that as I age I will become better and better at pulling off what ever I want to. For now, these pants make me wanna dance, so I wear them...and I do.</div>
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Wearing kimonos and turbans and huge jewelry. Life goals, NBD. </div>
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{Shoes: Violet and Red}</div>
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{Shirt: NY&Co (15 years old, crazy right?}</div>
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{Pelican Earrings: Found at a shell shack in St. Augustine. <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=429896728&pid=uid2976-9453824-48&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">These are also rad.</span></b></a>}</div>
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