
July 29, 2013
Mission Monday #14--It's All Coming Back to Me Now (Making Vintage Modern)
I have had a lot going on and it is driving me insane. For starters, my camera has been in the shop getting cleaned and I just got it back today. But now it needs to be sent off to be internally cleaned as well I guess. And our washing machine broke. And this weekend we had my niece and my nephew's birthdays and parties. The V.A. loan that Patrick and I have been working on for months to get us pre-approved for a house is taking every possible wrong turn. And school starts in two weeks.
I could go on and on but I'll just stop there. It has been causing my brain to go into a psychotic overload of to-do's. So much so that I had a fashion networking event on Saturday. And RSVP-ed to it weeks ago. And was looking forward to it. And spaced it.
To add to this, Patrick went to the eye doctor today and found out that he has 350/20 vision. For those of you like me who don't understand what that means really, it means he is blind as a bat. They dilated the ever living out of his eyes so I'm currently his seeing eye wife.
What does this have to do with next week's Mission Week? Nothing at all. But the gist is that we are taking vintage pieces or styles and making them modern. Like this quasi colonial look I'm sporting today--vintage necklace from my Grandmother, black maxi skirt and taupe button down. Incredibly matronly, but making it work with a slight sexy kitten heel, ruffled details on the shirt and belting the skirt.
Black Maxi Skirt-DKNY, gifted; Taupe Ruffled Front Button Down Blouse-NY & Co., thrifted; Black Kitten Heels-BCBG, gifted; Necklace-vintage

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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