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This is our closet.
Well part of it anyway (my favorite part).
It is two or three times the size of our old one in Florida, but somehow we’ve managed to fill it to the brim with clothes and shoes. And Luna likes to sleep in there too, so I think we can all agree that it’s fair to blame her for not being able to fit anything else in there. Right?
Cool, so we’re on the same page about blaming the dog. But even so, that doesn’t change the fact that we don’t have much space left for new things. Which is why I am starting to think that unisex wearables are the way to go – saves space and it’s cheaper because you and your mate can wear it. Just not at the same time. Preferably.
Now, that’s probably not going to work when it comes to shoes or most clothing, but accessories? Yeah, I can do that! And you know I am hunting for scarves since several people told me in the comments of this post that having just one scarf in Seattle is basically insane.
So how about one of these…
I think I am partial to the red and black one - it feels kind of lumberjack-y in a good way, but green is good too.
They’re made by Don’t Get it Twisted Crochet and they look pretty cozy to me. What about you? If you like what you see you can get 20% off your order with the coupon code “PNSJAN”. There are plenty of more girlie styles too if you don’t want to go the unisex route.
That’s going to wrap things up for the week. Hope you have an amazing weekend! Stay warm.
Good morning!
Popping in to share a little vintage + handmade shop before I give you a sneak peek of my closet later today. If you’re looking for a new vintage shop to follow for clothes, accessories, and jewelry, check out Banjo and Bone. I like the jewelry especially, which is a mix of untouched vintage items and new handmade pieces with a vintage feel.
I chose a few of my favorites, and I snuck in that pair of pants at the top left because they are awesome! Wish I could pull off an outfit like that.
Visit Banjo and Bone on Etsy to view more vintage wearables and more.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
For those of us in the four-season states, the temperatures are really starting to drop! I finally broke out my mittens, scarves, hats and other cold-weather accoutrements this week, thus adding a whole new level of accessories to my wardrobe. But, I have to be honest: There are several pieces I acquired years ago that I know aren’t going to see the glint of snow. Just like most women, my tastes change with the seasons, but replacing winter wear always seems a bit more expensive. So instead of browsing online stores, I’ve been hitting the blogsophere for ideas, and these five DIYs are just the ticket for keeping me (and you!) warm, head to toe.
(above) Sew Your Own Mittens by A Beautiful Mess
DIY Leg Warmers by Split the Lark
Snowy Day Hat Pattern by See Kate Sew
Long Pom Pom Cowl via Purl Soho
Yellow Bow Ear Warmer by Delia Creates
(Note that tutorial is for personal, not commercial, use)
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
I saw so many cute girls at Alt this year wearing just simple jeans and a t-shirt with awesome (colorful) accessories, and (of course) they looked amazing. I’m not one to shy away from color, but I usually wear bright skirts and dresses and then tone down the accessories. So I have lots of gold and silver. But sometimes I feel a bit overdressed for a skirt or dress + just want to break out my oh-so-comfy t-shirts.
So right after I got home on Saturday night, I jumped on the computer and started looking for brightly colored necklaces to change things up + make my black t-shirts a little more stylish. Which is what brought me to Simply A Circle. All the earrings and necklaces in Chrysa’s collection have vibrant colors and a flirty combination of textures with the crochet elements. Super fun! What do you think?
Curious to know…Are you a jeans + a t-shirt kind of gal?
If you haven’t noticed (and I’m sure you have) pyrite is everywhere and for good reason. Pyrite, also known as “fools gold” has a rough, organic charm that’s incredibly versatile. With so many amazing handmade options, how does one choose?
First row // faceted peruvian pyrite necklace $80 by mineralogy jewelry; pyrite gold earrings by five and two $34; below-pot o gold pyrite ring $28 by nu bambu
Second row // silver stone ring $16 by nautical wheeler; natural slab nugget necklace $29 by deuce; brass triangle and pyrite earrings $28 by noble town vintage
Third row // pyrite beaded bar necklace $40 by ayofemi; pyrite nuggets long earrings $24 by black feather; pyrite cube bracelet £15.00 by the vamoose
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
Something you should know about me…I love dresses. I don’t really get a chance to wear them much in the winter now (too cold), but if it was warmer I’d be rocking one of these dresses from Mrs. Pomeranz on a daily basis. Are they amazing or what?
The styles are classic, but they feel a little retro (in a totally good way) at the same time too. Which makes sense because Dasha Pomeranz, Mrs. Pomeranz herself, collected 1950s dresses for years before starting her clothing line.
There are a mixture of prints and solids in the collection and they are all beautifully made in two small studios: one in London and the other in Moscow. But probably my favorite thing about the dresses in this shop, is that many of them come with detachable collars, so you can mix and match and create different looks.
There are two ways you can browse this clothing shop for available pieces: 1) via the Mrs. Pomeranz boutique on ASOS marketplace and 2) on dawanda. And if you’re not a dress kind of girl, no worries, there are a few skirts sprinkled in there too.
*I’m in Salt Lake City now for the rest of the week. If you are going to be at Alt too, tweet me. I’d love to meet you in person and I’ll be checking twitter throughout the week – probably more than email.
You may remember E.Kate Designs from Erin’s to-die-for studio space featured here on the blog last year. But I know you didn’t forget about the beautiful pieces that she creates there. I’ve been getting lost in the sunny shots of Erin’s globally inspired jewelry lately. I can’t seem to choose just one favorite, between the bitty brass bullet necklace or the sapphire and ginkgo gold earrings, among other enticing picks. Which would you choose?
Special treat for you: using code “heymrpostman” during checkout will get you free shipping!
