12.14.09 - Outfit double take

So we're not all lucky enough to live in Australia during December & therefore not able to strut around outside with bare arms and legs?  No problem at all!  Add a little warmth to this look by wearing a vintage high waisted wool skirt. Paired with a neutral ruffled chiffon blouse, your favorite (wool) tights, and a perfect pair of heels or boots.  I think this look is quite acheivable even in the middle of winter.  I don't care if you're "not supposed" to wear light, white, sheer fabrics or even lace in the middle of winter. In the right proportions, I think they can work quite well.  (Even if they're only seen indoors, or worn in milder California weather!)

70s Orange Striped Alumni Skirt - $34

(Coming soon to Vintage Rose)

Here are a couple 70s wool skirts, that I believe balance the chiffon blouse quite well.  Very similar to that lovely outfit on the Sartorialist, I would wear any of the three!  At any rate both skirts will be up in the boutique within the next couple days.  As for the chiffon blouse, I believe it is from Forever 21.  And the brown boots are made by Jessica Simpson in the "Yana" style. They're my absolute favs!

70s Gray Head Mistress Skirt - $32

(Coming soon to Vintage Rose)

Hope you're all making the best of this holiday season!

12.12.09 - love, Love, LOVE this outfit!

taken from the Sartorialist "On the Street....The Young Stockbroker, Sydney"

So elegant & feminine, yet simple & chic!  This look is by far one of my recent favorites from the Sartorialist.  I absolutely love the top with its sheer black chiffon like texture, adorable ruffles, & slightly puffed sleeves.  I have many blouses similar to this one, but not one in black. (Just added to my must have list.)  And that skirt... the perfect height & fit!  I'm not usually a fan of the high waisted pencil skirt, but she definatly pulls this one off nicely & in the loveliest shade of gray.  Now if I could only find this exact skirt or one similar, I could die happy! Hehe.. hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

♥ Tiffany

12.11.2009 - Doubt...

Do you ever wonder if the road you're heading down is the right one?  Lately this thought seems to keep crossing my mind.  As I look back over the past 5 years, I've noticed that a fear of failure has paralyzed me in a lot of ways from pursuing many of my passions.  It's this doubt that always tells me I'm not good enough to succeed.  It's this doubt that has kept me from finishing school.  

taken from Simon Filip's photostream

Sometimes I'm lazy & want everything to come easy. But at the same time I know that nothing that I want will come from thinking or acting like this. I'm definatly one of my toughest critiques... but I'm learning how to use this for my benefit.

Just like the women in this photograph, I have no idea what the future holds, in fact it's quite blurry and obscure, but I do know what fuels my passion and what doesn't.  So for once in my life I'm putting one foot in front of the other and leaving everything else behind.  It's time to be selfish for once.  It's time to face my fears.  Because I've learned the hard way that it's better to take a chance on what you love, than to look back and wonder what if.....

**Three little words....

Black. Simple. Elegant. - I Love You!

Jessica Simpson saldro boot

**Sleepy Saturday....

"afton" courtesy of buradori's Flickr photostream

This is how I wish I was spending my weekend!  But unlike most of you, I will be spending my Saturday counting down the days until Tuesday when I can take a couple days off to soak up the Sun & sip on some nice, crisp Sauvignon Blanc or better yet perhaps some bubbily!  For those of you with the weekend off.. what are you up to??

♥ Cheers!

**Break out the boots!!

Can you tell I'm a little excited??  As the first signs of fall are upon us, the one thing I'm most excited about is the fact that I get to break out my favorite boots again.  I've definatly missed them this Summer.  These Jessica Simpson "Yana" boots are still my favorites.  I actually took a quick look around the web, but honestly none of the other boots really compare. However, I did find the same boots on ebay with a starting bid of only $37, so if you're a size 7 this is a huge deal off the price I paid last season... you can check it out here!

**I also had a quick question... I don't know if it's just me, but my right heel of my boots always seem to become discolored.  My first guess is it must be from my black mats in my car... although I didn't think they were that dirty.  Does anyone else ever have this problem?  And if so do you have any suggestions as to how to clean the leather without ruining it?  Thanks! 

♥ Tiff

Always late, but worth the wait....

First off, I must apologize for the delay in the posting new dresses... when I first started my new job I didn't realize how many hours I would actually be working and in effect how much it would take out of me.  I guess after not working for almost 9 months, working an 8 hour day on your feet, running around all the time, can take it's toll.  My feet have taken the brunt of this new job... but don't worry it's nothing that a nice hot bath & glass of bubbily can't fix after a long day's work!  :)  What do you all do to relax after a long day at work??

I'm also happy to announce that I have adjusted nicely & that today marked a new beginning for Vintage Rose.  From now on, I will continue to add a couple of new dresses daily, starting with the following end of Summer beauties....

1950's Blue Geometric Print Dress - $42

1980's Pale Pink & White Floral Swing Dress - $42

1950's Floral Print Cocktail Dress - $48

♥ Cheers!

Tiffany