blooming leopold fall lookbook, part two

Fall Lookbook, part two! More vintage favorites recently added to the shop. Last week, I posted the first installment of my lookbook (the Scottish Plaid Skirt and Nashville Tweed Jacket are still available!), and now for the final additions.

While I've been wearing a lot of creamy colors and richer, darker hues for fall, I'm also planning on incorporating pastels somehow into my autumn wardrobe. The peachy dresses are a perfect example of that.

Autumn Velvet Dress

Ivory Lace Blouse

1940's Bias Cut Peach Gown

Vanilla Lace Bodysuit

French Rose Pleated Dress

Double Denim Overalls

Thanks to all who came out to the Fanny's Choice sale this weekend in East Nashville.. it was lovely meeting you! A super fantastic day. I'll be posting photos from the weekend tomorrow.

plaid jumpers and navy military jackets

Some of my favorite chilly weather layering pieces from Closet Case Vintage.. I wanted to share. I can't get over the coolness of that blue military style jacket with the silver buttons, or that rose printed tank top.

Giveaway winner announcement tomorrow!

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.

long, plaid skirts on belmont boulevard

Photos by Neil!

Pleated Plaid Skirt - Thrifted

Gray Tank Top - Banana Republic

Wood Sunset Sandals - Madewell

Skinny Belt - Forever21

Neil and I took these photos around Belmont Boulevard area, this gorgeous neighborhood filled with wrought iron fences and extravagant homes nestled between craftsman cottages.

I'm definitely jumping on the long skirt/long dress bandwagon this fall.. it's a trend that I can really get into, especially since I just started wearing maxi dresses a couple of months ago and the magic hasn't worn off just yet. The length always intimidated me before since I'm short, but the comfort and ease of long skirts far outweigh any reservations I have about my height.

It's still chaotic here.. boxes are really beginning to pile up. We're preparing for a yard sale we're throwing this weekend, as well as the move - which has officially begun! We're plotting paint colors for our living and dining room and I am more than open to suggestions, inspiration, photos, anything you guys have that's interior design related! I think mint green and gold have to be involved in our new home somehow.. not necessarily together.. and a wall covered in mismatched art. Any ideas?

urban outfitters fall 2010 preview

My sister Rhiannon was sweet enough to share these Urban Outfitters preview photos with me last weekend during her visit, so I thought I'd share them with you all. Their Fall 2010 is very back-to-school 1980's preppy, and I like it.. especially the shoes. Two toned brown oxfords and lots more wooden platforms. Nice to see more thigh highs and faux fur scarves, as well.

And when I look at these photos, I can't stop thinking about Ferris Bueller. I think there's a little Revenge of the Nerds mixed in there, too.. but that may be simply because I watched it today.

My favorites? The velvet jacket, the thermal pants (they remind me of AA's riding pants), and the white striped dress. I really like the little pink dress with the rabbit/squirrel pattern, too.

And the more I see sheer black tights, the more I love them.

Catching the bus early in the morning to make it in time for work downtown.. which means it is officially past my bedtime.