shop update.. floral chiffon skirts and silk blouses

Shop update! Headed to the store.. a Laura Ashley cotton floral dress, ivory silk blouse, cream cable knit sweater, navy wool toggle coat with plaid lining, pleated mauve bow blouse, and floral chiffon maxi skirt. I'll keep this post updated with links as items go up in the shop.

Happy Monday!

into the woods

Photos by Neil!

Cream Cable Knit Sweater, Tapestry Satchel, Wool Hat - Thrifted

Peter Pan Collar Blouse, Black Chiffon Skirt - American Apparel

Vintage Reddish Leather Zodiac Boots - Thrifted gift from Rhi

I was lusting after cable knit sweaters from H&M and American Apparel, complaining to my friend that I couldn't find a thrifted (and affordable!) version in that awesome shrunken fit.. until she suggested that I look in the little boy's section for one. Well, I found one.

These photos were taken at a park near the Belle Meade neighborhood in Nashville. It's a park that Neil loves.. he's gotten into trail runs lately and it's perfect for that. Somehow, all of the golden leaves were preserved all winter long on the trees, which makes everything look frozen in autumn. That is, until the new pushes out the old and we have warm weather and flower buds everywhere. I forget how beautiful Tennessee can be sometimes.

Not much to say tonight.. it's late and I'm dead tired. I finished my Valentine's dress today! My prize for finishing? Organizing the 500 photos I took of the process after I was done (literally! note to self.. learn to take less pictures). I watched Amadeus while I uploaded and now my mind's racing with all sorts of ideas and plans. Somewhere in between when I graduated college and now, I became randomly obsessed with motivation.. and I learned how to finish the things that I started. Do you guys get that way? I don't know where it came from. It definitely wasn't school.

Happy weekend.. it'll be here soon!

shop update! forest wool coats and ivory silk blouses

Shop update! An emerald velvet and taffeta dress, creamy silk corset top, forest green wool coat with velvet bows, high waisted cotton trousers, gray school girl jumper, and ivory cable knit sweater.. all headed your way.

An interview with one of my favorite fashion photographers.. coming tonight!

shop update! wool trousers and cable knit sweaters

Shop update! All items headed to the shop in the next 24 hours.. a candy pink cable knit sweater, floral stripe blouse, vintage black velvet mini dress, charcoal wool trousers, and more.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

champagne satin and cherry blossom silk

Just this past weekend, Closet Case Vintage released their Winter 2011 Lookbook, and it's filled with dream-like, almost ethereal pieces - champagne satin robes, creamy silk chemises, Edwardian beaded necklaces, chunky cozy cable knit sweaters - oversized and perfect for lounging. Even the lightest, loveliest patchwork feedsack overalls. Charmingly waif-like models, floral wallpaper and leather couches.. all with a distinctly vintage feel.

And to make matters even more tempting, Carmen is offering a generous giveaway.. 200 dollars to spend in her vintage shop! The offer is open to everyone and the winner will be announced on Christmas day. To enter, head over here!

shop update! lace dresses and leather brogues

Shop update! Pieces to hit the shop in the next 24 hours - sheer chiffon maxi skirt, leather fringe bow brogues, navy military blazer with gold buttons, knitted ivory sweater, and the loveliest emerald lace dress.

Needless to say.. I'm home from our vacation! While we had an amazing time in the Bahamas, it feels really good to settle back into things in Nashville. I'm busy unpacking and reorganizing and adjusting to the cold weather and sifting through hundreds of photos I took during our trip, which I can't wait to share! I'll be posting tomorrow for sure.. but until then, definitely check out my sister's lovely post on Key West.

blooming leopold fall lookbook

Photos by Neil!

You guys, I have been planning this for ages and I'm so glad I can share it with you now.

This is the first installment of the Blooming Leopold Fall Lookbook, featuring my absolute favorite vintage pieces fit for autumn! I've been hoarding them away, some as early as last spring, until I could feature them properly in a collection.

The Fall lookbook includes a 1970s tweed jacket made in Nashville, a 1990s black silk blouse, Bill Blass chestnut brown wool trousers, a 1970s cable knit chunky sweater, long plaid cotton skirt, and a silky sheer polka dot dress with a drop waist and pretty cap sleeves. All are in the shop now!

Scottish Highlander Plaid Skirt

Sheer Polka Dot Drop Dress

Nashville Southwick Tweed Jacket

East Coast Cable Knit Sweater

Black Silk Blouse and Chestnut Wool Trousers

The second installment of the fall lookbook will be out this coming Monday. It'll include the autumny velvet dress, above, as well as the lace bodysuit and creme colored blouse. I have a 1940s peach gown and double denim overalls to add as well, among other pieces.

Tomorrow is the last day to enter my vintage giveaway.. spread the word! Hope you are all having a great beginning to your week.