New Shop to Love: Totokaelo

So obsessed with this new shop I've discovered! The styling and color palette at TOTOKAELO is perfect winter wardrobe inspiration! What I love most is that most of their pieces are such classic pieces every woman should have in their wardrobe! *taking note*

The prices are definitely higher for basic clothing (dresses in the $200+ price range), some cardgans boast a price tag of $650 (yikes!). But you can grab similar pieces at Zara, H&M, and even vintage or second hand shops (such as Adorevintage!)

The Top 10 Vintage Buys of the Week

There are so many places to find vintage clothing nowadays, but sometimes the search for that one perfect piece to add to your wardrobe can be a bit daunting, so just to help you out (and an excuse for me to window shop...) here are my "Top 10 Vintage Buys of the Week"!


/// Vintage 1940s Black Rayon TROPICAL Floral Dress, $178
Simplicity is Bliss Vintage


/// 1920s Vintage SILK MILITARY Cloche Hat, $155
Greatest Friend Vintage


/// Vintage 1930s Brass Leaves Fringe Necklace, $65
The Collected Collage


/// Vintage BROWN LEATHER WEEKENDER Bag, $135
IKAHN Vintage


/// Vintage 1940s DARK COCO Suede Heel Shoes, $115
Shop ReINVintage


/// Vintage 1940s DEADSTOCK Black Gabardine Swing Shoes, $85
Avant Garb Vintage


/// Vintage 1930s Lace + Silk Lingerie Cape, $42
Jessica Stark Weather Vintage


/// Vintage EGYPTIAN MOTH Tassel Art Deco Necklace and Earrings, $750
Vintage Sparkles


/// Vintage 1950s BROADWAY Gingham Dress + Jacket Set, $186
The Paraders Vintage


/// Vintage 1940s Blond Mink Capelet, $225
The Greedy Seagull Vintage

Curious & Curiouser | This Week's Vintage Finds from Etsy

We've recently been inspired by things with a natural & scientific feel and clothing and accessories that echo Victorian trends such as lace and bows. What's inspiring you this week?


Antique Laboratory Stand from Ethan Ollie's $79.00


Vintage 1920s TIMELESS CLASSIC LACE CAPE Dress from Simplicity is Bliss $214.00


1887 Antique Chromolithograph of Butterflies. Plate No. 15 from Banana Strudel $16.00


Vintage CHAMOISEE SUEDE Booties 7.5 from Allen Company $52.00


Vintage Lolita Lace Bow from Mama LeAnne $14.00


Vintage Glass Specimen Domes from Scottie in a Canoe $21.00

Pretty Little Things: The most darling lingerie you ever did see from Naomilingerie

Every lady deserves pretty little things for her boudoir. Naomi Lingerie is based out of Japan and all of the undergarments are handmade. I especially love the super cute "kitty" sleep masks. You can view her { vintage lingerie collection } to see where some of her design inspirations come from.






"There are certainly not so many men
of large fortune in the world,
as there are pretty women
to deserve them."
- Jane Austen



Where to purchase: Naomi Lingerie (etsy). All images are from the lovely Naomi Lingerie. (She also does custom work!)

Lovely Find of the Day: Bird Hoop Art from PragyaK

Whimsical collection of three one of a kind art hoops with bird motif. Made using paper strips, thread and white 100% cotton fabric stretched on a wooden embroidery hoop. Wouldn't these look lovely in the kitchen or perhaps to brighten a child's room or a little nook?

Purchase at: PragyaK on Etsy. Image credits via artist's flickr.

Pretty Tomboy Styles from { lis khros }

Ooo... not a floral print in sight!



All images from Japan brand { lis khros } Spring 2010 collection.

The "Oh So Pretty!" Blouse Post

Silk georgette, floral printed chiffons, lace and flounce... I adore it all! I especially love the blouses with ruffled peplums, so sweet! If you are looking for vintage inspired blouses in modern day shops be sure to look for dainty details such as tiny buttons, pintucks, panels of lace details and pleated ruffles (very Victorian).
Shopping Links
(some of these are no longer available)
1.} Isabel Marant Blue Silk Lurex Blouse, FarFetch.com
2.} Marc by Marc Jacobs Cotton Top, Net-A-Porter
3.} D&G Silk Floral Blouse, Jades24.com
4.} Cream Floral Corset Top, Debenhams (UK)
5.} Printed silk-georgette blouse, Net-A-Porter
6.} Ylang Ylang, Mirabella.jp
7.} Erich Cotton Printed Blouse, My Theresa
8.} Black Floral Camisole, Topshop
9.} Cream Lace Embroidered Tunic, Peacocks (UK)

Interior Inspiration: A Feminine Vintage Inspired Vanity

Most little girls want a vanity table in their room. I certainly was no exception and to this day, I still want a pretty little corner in the bedroom that is just my own where I can display shiny baubles and have a vase of fresh pink peonies.

Someday...someday...

{ The Shopping List }
1.] 1930s Maison Jansen Vanity from 1stDibs.com
2.] Birch Tree Wall Decals from Charming 925
3.] Green Book Boxes from Wisteria
4.] Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original Perfume from JohnLewis.com
5.] The Baker's Jar from Anthropologie
6.] Louis Ghost Chair from Design Within Reach
7.] Antique Glass Key Tray from Kate's Paperie

The 1930s vanity table from 1stDibs is definitely out of my price range ($5000 and then some...) but it is definitely my inspiration as far as style and color goes.

Currently Loving: "Love" Ceramics by Ninainvorm

Be still my heart for I have fallen head over heels in love with these cuter than cute, charming than charm ceramic plates and dishes by Nina of Ninainvorm. I love the designs on them, it reminds me a little of vintage children's book illustrations from the 50s and 60s.

They're so cheery and fun, I really must have a few of these! These would make darling little Valentine's gifts, don't you think?



Picture credits: Ninainvorm via Flickr

Where to buy: Ninainvorm Etsy.
Prices range from about $20-$70

Adoring the lovely designs by Nadia Izruna of Nadinoo

The clothes have a vintage inspired feel, some of them remind me of vintage Cacharel, a little Biba-esque, and a touch of David Hamilton.



Shop here: Nadinoo.

10 Vintage Dresses I Wish I Owned

I love vintage dresses so much and wish I had the chance to snag these up before they were sold (and also won some money in the lottery since some of these are a bit out of my price range...*hehe*)



Late 1950's Lee Claire gold flowered cocktail dress from Hemlock Vintage - Sold


Early 40s sheer violet crepe silk dress with floral print from Dorothea's Vintage - $215


Emma Domb Vintage 1950s red halter dress from Vintageous - $265 (sold)


1930's Unique Print Gauzy Gown from Antique Dress $485 (sold)


VINTAGE 1950's YELLOW ROSE PRINT CHIFFON PROM DRESS from Freudian Slips Vintage - £125


1950's Vintage Serbin Designer Couture Deco-Fish Novelty Print Rockabilly Bombshell Sun Dress from Timeless Vixen Vintage Etsy (sold)


Vintage 1970s PLAIN JANE FLORALETTE dress from Posh Vintage - $165


Romantic vintage 1970s off-white
triple tier lace dress from Allen Company Inc - Etsy (sold)


Vintage 1950s Flirty Organdy Peplum Dress from Memphis Vintage (sold)


Vintage 1970s Ossie Clark Dress from Vintage A Peel - £395

Get the Look: Delysia Lafosse's Glamourous 1940s Apartment

If you have not seen "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" starring Amy Adams and Frances McDormand, please go see it! The movie is quite cute and Amy Adams as Delysia Lafosse is charming and loveable even if she is on the prissy materialistic side.

Delysia's apartment is extremely glamorous and very posh. I love all the icy cool tones and the quilted wall behind her bed. Her house has a lot of mirrors and items that reflect light. Also love the chinoiserie wallpaper.

To get the same 1940s glamour look in your own home choose icy cool colors such as silver and blue. Fabrics should be luxe and soft (silks, high thread count cotton). Add accessories that reflect a lot of light such as chandeliers, mirrored tables, or silver picture frames. Here are some ideas to get you started.



Shopping Source: 1.] Quilted Bed from Modern Furnitre Warehouse, 2.] Chandelier from Overstock.com, 3.] Mirrored frames from ZGallerie, 4.] Vintage mirrored table from 1stdibs.com, 5.] Chinoiserie stencil from Stencil Library, 6.] Sterling silver shell bowl from 1stdibs.com, 7.] Silk cushion from John Lewis, 8.] Silk pillow from Target.com