I’ll wear it if I want to Wednesday

This vintage dress has been with me for a while, in fact, I have washed it a bit too often with a machine instead of by hand and have regretted it. And yes, it’s a summer/spring staple. But sometimes you just need a shot of spring in your winter, no matter how much you like the current season. 

Brown booties were not my first choice with gray tights, in fact the color combination really kinda bothers me- but the booties are way better on the toes than the clogs I should have worn… so I declare this I’ll wear what I want Wednesday in the name of all rule breakers and fashion risk takers…now go out and wear something impractical~and non-matchy!

Vintage dress, blazer and pin

S. Madden booties

It’s the giving season, and Frankly Speaking this giveaway keeps giving!

Frankly Speaking is a vintage lover’s correspondence dream come true. Gorgeous cards by Anne and Julie Frank are all you need to set your pen pal ideas aflame. Everyone loves receiving a lovely piece of old fashioned mail. Frankly Speaking Vintage Greetings has vintage themed cards and stationary to take you to the holidays and beyond.  Run by two sisters in law, this greeting card business is perfect for anyone who has looked through vintage photographs with curiosity and wonder. And because they know that’s true of LDV readers, the lovely Franks have agreed to gift one of you with over $100 worth of their fabulous items.

Annie shares…

Julie and I are sister-in-laws and best friends and we were lucky enough to be able to collaborate in this wonderful partnership. It all started with a massive collection of vintage photographs that I was obsessed with collecting in my many years of traveling to Paris. We also have this crazy collection of family photos. We started with these wonderful images and from all of these…this crazy thing began! Now we just can’t stop collecting vintage photographs and sometimes we stay up all night because we just want to get that greeting card just right!

To enter: Visit the site and declare your love for your fave card in a comment below! Best of luck friends, open in contiguous US only. Closes Dec. 10th, midnight CST.

Extra entries:

1. Like Frankly Speaking on facebook

2. Like Lemondrop Vintage on facebook

3. Follow Frankly Speaking’s shop blog here.

4. Follow Frankly Speaking on twitter

5. Follow LDV on twitter

6. Tweet, and share your tweet link! (@ldropvintage and @FranklyVintage are having a #giveaway!  http://tinyurl.com/3c5qw56)

Winner will receive,  8 assorted Holiday cards, Friendship (5 cards), Thank You (24 cards), and Notecards ( 6 cards). It all comes with a pretty chartreuse polka-dot gift box!

Thank You Notes – Box of 8 with envelopes

   Look in the Mirror – BV105

   Mona Smiles – BV102

   Nefertiti Maybe – BV108

Sweet ‘n’ Sassy Notecards – package of 6

Holiday Cards

   Bundt Hat Lady – H105

   Fruitcake on the Brain – H111

   He’s Coming Tonight – H110

   Nothin’ Says Lovin’ – H108

   On Our Merry Way – H101

   I could Plotz (Chanukah) – H104

   Cry-Baby List – H103

   One More Fa La La – H107

Friendship Cards

   Pearl Girl – R115

   Cool in Pink – R118

   Bird Girl – R113

   Riding Side Saddle – R108

   Blah, Blah, Blah – R112

Pea Green with envy, coat dress style

I think I would have loved to have lived in the midst of 1960’s fashions. I love all things Mod, and all things sweet vintage 60’s. This little pea green coat dress is no exception. I have had it for years now, and it’s held up well after a few trips to the dry cleaners and washings in a modern washing machine.  I love the easy, swingy comfy style. Truth be told this was the dress we should all have worn on Thanksgiving Day- plenty of room. I am envious of the girl who could buy and sew this little dress in the 60’s. There are still loads of patterns around if you are talented…

How was your weekend and holiday?

 Did you get any time to wear loose frocks and overindulge?

Vintage dress and bag/Missoni tights/Frye shoes

Do you mind if I call you cupcake? A giveaway to make you sweet…

 Closed, thanks for entering!

Pink Sugar Bakery is as sweet as it sounds, with little confections to wear round your neck, arm… and more! I was happy to hear that one LDV reader would be able to share my love of all things cupcake… by winning a lovely little cupcake treat of her own. And since this is the giving season, you may decide to share. But I think once you smell one of these little treats (that’s right, they smell as yummy as they look) you may want to keep said treat to yourself. I won’t tell. 

White, chocolate, strawberry, red velvet. Yummm, with scents to match!

Pink Sugar Bakery is full of sweet treats, pop over to see for yourself…this is just a little taste~

One LDV Winner will receive a yummy cupcake necklace… USA only, ends December 4th, midnight CST.

To enter:

Leave a comment about your fave color and/or scent of cupcake! 

  Extra entries:

1. Like PSB on facebook.

2. Follow PSB on twitter

3. Heart the etsy store, or an item in the store here!

4. Like Lemondrop Vintage on facebook here!

5. Are you a LDV follower? Say so for an extra entry!

Color blocking or random use of bright colors together, who decides?

I’m all for the color blocking trend, but frankly since plaid is my favorite color I am just not that good at it. I adore wearing orange in the fall. So when I pulled out this vintage orange dress I thought I’d add a shot of bright. In the form of purple… and velvet. I like to skirt the “tacky during daylight” line sometimes. 

How about you? How colorblocked are your pieces this year? Or are you ready to move on to less crayon box coordination?

Jacket Mizrahi/Dress Vintage/Shoes Hasbeens

 

Vintage obsession- sunnies, it’s Jackie O’s fault

I know it’s an odd time of year to worry about finding sunglasses…but ever since I found the  French pair at a small town thrift store I am on the hunt. I once read about Jackie O’s penchant for storing loads of sunglasses near her front door so that she could always grab a pair on the way out. Viola… my vintage bowl holds several Jackie size pairs now! If you are going to copy someone Jackie was no slouch at sunglasses. I think I have almost the exact pair that she’s wearing here! She always looked fabulous in them. I don’t leave my 1950’s pink sunnies in the bowl. They are in excellent condition, and were a gift from my family, so I keep them put away more than not. What’s your latest vintage obsession, dears?

And I will be listing my could-be obsessions up until the holidays…just in case anyone I am married to or related to by blood is looking to treat me. Can’t blame a girl for tryin’. 

From RingRingRing on etsy. Cute, no?

Old Man Pants

I was in line at the post office the other day and noticed an older gentlemen who was wearing pants that resembled some I own. That should make any sane person question themselves, but right away I just wanted to wear mine again. So… without further adieu (or concern for fashion apparently) I give you- comfy pants. Perfect for lounging, eating big dinners, and sitting on the floor with little lemondrops. I tried to redeem myself with painted toenails. I love candy corn even in November, what can I say? These are cuter but I am fine with mine. I might try candy canes next. Can you tell that life with a small boy causes me to find entertainment close to home? Hope you had a comfy causal weekend too.

Abercrombie corduroy pants, vintage bag

Lulu’s shoes, Merona cardi

Gray skies are gonna… well, stay gray for a bit but that’s fine

I don’t mind gray skies if there is a plaid jacket around. It’s comfy to throw on when it gets a little windy and my baby doll dress goes a flyin’ plus…it’s plaid. And if you and I have been friends long enough you know all about my love of all things plaid. Every year at this time  fashion mags do a small piece on the joys of plaid for fall. And every year they act like it’s a new idea. (I am channeling Miranda in Devil Wears Prada…”Florals for Spring…duh.”)

But I have to admit, I enjoy each little feature simply because it is plaid.  So keep it up, magazines! Throw some plaid in there and I will most likely continue to pop you in my supermarket cart and annoy my husband with your clutter. You had me at tartan. Want to find your plaid? Try here.

Dress, Modcloth

Booties, S Madden

Vintage jacket and R. Lauren bag

Winter sunsets,a winning dress and a doctor bag

Many bloggers  have complained about trying to get those outfit posts done with the time change. I’ve struggled myself, but I am not an OOTD blogger anymore since I have a little man to worry about more than the clothes I am wearing most days. But it’s great when I can get dressed, stay relatively stain free of baby food, and get some photographs in before the sun sets for the day. Throw in a great vintage bag and pretty vintage backdrop? I am having a good day. Funny how what was once an ordinary expectation in my life turned into a treat! Another treat? Winning! I won this dress from the lovely Bonnie of Flashes of Style in her Stitched and Adorned giveaway. And now I am hosting a giveaway of my own for a gorgeous etsy shop! I hope some good giveaway karma comes back to you too.

Dress, Stitched and Adorned

Shoes, Lotta Clogs/ Jacket, Mossimo/Dr. bag, Salvage Life Vintage

Cuff, c/o Michelle V on etsy

Giveaway, gorgeous leather accessories from Michelle V

CLOSED, thanks for entering~ check out another giveaway~

I’m very excited for you to meet Michelle of  Michelle V on etsy. Michelle is a mother, a wife, an animal lover, and always an artist. Her work is so inspirational and comes with a personal touch you’ll love. Just looking around her etsy shop or website, you’ll see that she loves vintage things and that a timeless feel is reflected in her pieces.  I feel a similar fascination for vintage, so I am so thrilled to own a custom bracelet and to have the opportunity to see a Lemondrop Vintage reader receive a design by Michelle  in a giveaway!  And you lucky LDV readers! Michelle is giving you free shipping if you order before Nov. 30th with the coupon code FREE SHIPPING at the checkout cart!

Michelle, in her own words….

I have been creating for over 30 years, it’s what I love to do. Any day spent in the studio is a great day!

I love things old, things that have lovely soft worn in look to them, as if they were a precious item that had been passed down for generations. A link to another time or place, a glimpse of someone or something that touches a special place in you.

I also love inspiration a great quote or phrase or special text that has personal meaning to carry with me and motivate me. My work is created to inspire, to give you strength and courage, and to keep close to you those words that you cherish.

I make my designs with you in mind and I enjoy every step of the process and hope your enjoy wearing them as much as I enjoy making them for you!

What makes my day is when I make a custom item that speaks to you personally and you get it and it makes your day! It makes you smile and you leave such fantastic feedback and then I know you love it. 

I have to say this is just how I feel about my lovely cuff bracelet from her shop. I chose a special poem that reminds me of my son, and I smile when I wear it!  My cuff is comfortable, stylish, and practical- and a perfect gift if you’re looking for ideas! She has an amazing color chart so that you can choose the perfect leather, there are so many colors perfect for every seasons and the green is just gorgeous! (Are you reading this, Mr. Lemondrop? Christmas is coming, dear)

Flasks!

This is one of my favorite Tolkien quotes!

Giveaway ends November 25th, midnite

To enter: Visit the shop and leave a comment about your favorite item! Open worldwide, best of luck!

Extra entries:

1. What piece would you most like to give as a gift?

2. Heart an item in the shop, or heart the etsy shop, leave your etsy id in the comments

3. Lemondrop Vintage follower

4. Like Lemondrop on Facebook

5. Follow Lemondrop Vintage on twitter

6. Blog about the giveaway for an extra 3 entries~ include link in comments.