**The years just seem to just fly by....

I can't believe how fast time flies by.  It seems like just yesterday that I graduated high school & I can't even believe that it's already been 8 years!  It must be the fact that my birthday is in a couple days & I am anything but thrilled.  I don't know what it is, but I have never really liked my birthday.  And now it just seems like I'm getting old!  Haha... I know that I'm still young, but it just seems like I am no where near where I had imagined myself to be, 8 years ago.  

Writing this post made me want to look through old photo albums from high school.  So here are a few pics from my senior year along with the girls that made high school bearable!  Three of the four are married, & two have kids... and even though I don't speak to most of them often they'll always have a special place in my heart!

♥ I'm sure I'll be over this tomorrow, but thanks you guys for letting me vent!  And to all my lovely twitter friends, thanks for all the advice & positive words! :)

**Twinkle, Twinkle, little stud.....

Steve Madden Quickk Suede Wedge - $49.50 (Reg $70)

BCBG "Lassie" Studded Platform - $199.99 (Reg $250)

Whether it be studs or shiny metallic hues, I'm loving all of these sandals to make my toes twinkle this Summer!  Sometimes my picks for the boutique may seem a little over the top girly for some shoppers, but I think just the right studded heels or flats will toughen them up enough for the perfect combination. 

Forever 21 Encore Studded Sandals - $16.80

Aldo Villane Studded Sandals - $39.98 (Reg $60)

Also, for those of you who haven't checked out ShopStyle, I totally recommend it.  Just type in what you're looking for & you'll see hundreds of results from numerous stores all available online!  Be sure to refine your results by price tho, unless you want to drool over all the $1,000 shoes that, lets face it, I'll never be able to afford. :)  I could spend hours on this site, just window (or shall I say screen) shopping away.  Be careful though, the moving screen can start to hurt your eyes!

Hope you're all having a happy Monday! ♥

**Thanks Twitterettes...

I love twitter, when I'm shopping for something specific, I can just throw out a question like, "where can I find a perfect, effortlessly sexy, sheer, floral dress?" & my lovely twitter friends are right there to help! Sort of like having a personal shopper or best friend to help you pick out that next great outfit. ♥

Printed Chiffon Camisole Dress - Max Factor - $168

Tropical Lily Dress - Forever 21 - $22.80 

So yesterday, while I was tweeting away, I realized that I am totally in need of that perfect sheer floral dress for Summer. Simple yet sexy & easy enough to throw on with metallic sandals during the day or my favorite sky high heels at night! Max Studio & Forever 21 seemed to be the top suggestions from my new twitter friends.  No matter what your budget, here are a few of my favorites! ♥

Ruffle Floral Chiffon Dress - Forever 21 - $24.80

Blue Floral Path - Max Studio - $168

**All dressed up & no where to go...

I'm officially back to blogging after spending the last week without a voice & feeling like crap! So to celebrate the fact that I no longer sound like a 80 year old women who smoked her whole life, I decided to dress up a bit.  

Vintage 70's Rose print dress , Rory Beca leather belt, my favorite Hillard & Hanson wedges

Actually Friday's & Sunday's are two of the only days that I get to enjoy wearing my lovely vintage dresses.  The rest of the week I usually just throw on a feminine blouse & my favorite pair of Seven jeans.  I guess I just find it sort of a waist to get all dressed up when I spend most of my time behind the computer!  Well that & the fact that I don't find shopping for hours wearing a dress exactly comfortable.  

This all may be changing soon tho, because I have my fingers crossed on a couple part time jobs, which I'm keeping to myself until I hear the news about whether I got them or not. One thing for sure though, neither of them will be in the restaurant industry! (Thank God).  

Until that day, I will have to keep enjoying my wonderful Friday morning coffee with the girls. Today was beautiful, a perfect morning to sit outside & enjoy my vanilla latte. I am getting kinda worried though about how ridiculously hot this summer will probably be!  I have to warn you I'm extremely grumpy when I sweat... haha. Oh well, until then I will have to cherish this wonderful Spring breeze that is blowing through my window as the sun sets!

Have a wonderful weekend my lovelies!! ♥

Vintage Present.....

Well since there's no way I can bring back that sexy little black dot dress whether for myself or the store, here are a few of my favorites that are available right now.....

1950's Pink Floral Shirt Dress - $42

This 1950's dress has been sitting in my store lonely for quite awhile.  It has the loveliest pink pansy print & cute little cuffs on the sleeves.  She's patiently waiting for someone to wear her! :)

1950's Sheer Pink Embroidered Swing Dress - $47

If you're looking for pink, then this dress is gorgeous! It's made of a lightweight sheer cotton with the prettiest white embroidered flowers. Perfect 1950's shape with an adorable swing skirt. Very feminine & classy.

1940's Sheer Organza Lovely - $40

This last gray 1940's dress, was actually one of the first dresses I ever bought specifically for Vintage Rose. It's handmade with sheer organdy & has the loveliest little pink daisy print. And of course a super fun & flirty skirt!  Perfect for Spring!

I would love to wear any one of these lovelies on a day like today.  That is if I didn't have so much work in front of my computer.  The rain's finally gone & everything is so fresh & full of life!  Oh well, maybe on Mother's Day.

xoxo Tiff

Ghost of vintage past....

I still can't get over that royal blue Marc Jacobs dress from yesterday!  I don't care if it's raining outside, if I had it I would slip it on right now with my favorite black boots & coat.  It reminds me of this adorable black & white dot dress I sold when I first opened Vintage Rose.  It was made out of this super lightweight semi-sheer cotton and had the cutest shape with a ruffle down the bodice almost exactly like the Marc Jacobs one.  It's one of the few dresses I wish I would've kept for myself.  Oh well, the great thing about selling vintage is that I never know what lovely & wonderful dresses I will discover tomorrow!

Sweet Dreams....

Soft & silky, flowing feminine ruffles, & lovely floral prints.  What do all three of these things have in common??  They're exactly what I'm in the mood for, for Spring.

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Habotai Ruffle-Front Dress - $360

This dress is one of my favorites! Don't you just love the color? It reminds me of those satin heels from a couple weeks ago. With just the right amount of ruffles around the neckline & the perfect little bow around the waist. Hey and it might even make my eyes look blue...

Milly - "Dylan" Ruffle Silk Dress - $450

This sheer teal one makes me want to head to the beach.  It would be a perfect dress to wear to dinner, when we head to Santa Cruz for my birthday...

Lauren by Ralph Lauren - "Franz" Ruffle Dress - $199

I'm totally loving the shades on this dress. As a child, purple was always my favorite color. Although lately I've been more in the mood for pink. So what's better than combining the two, and adding just the right amount of black for a perfect contrasting floral print?!

Looks like I may actually have to get a day job or two to be able to afford these, but a girl can day dream right?!

xoxo 

♥ Tiff