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!

vintage shoe love.. clogs and velvet heels

I've been loving on these shoes lately.. classic velvet heels and camel leather clogs and thatched brown buckle flats.

All shoes at Closet Case Vintage on 12th south in Nashville! Which pair is your favorite?

pretty things, part two.. lace yokes and velvet bows

More pretty things, care of Closet Case Vintage. I've been inspired by these particular pieces in the shop lately - anything with lace detailing, really. I think I have holidays on the mind. The black dress with cream colored lace is a 20s era flapper dress in fantastic condition, and I'm pretty sure that brown dress with the velvet bow will be mine someday. That might be my ideal Christmas dress, actually - a simple silhouette with a contrasting collar and just a small amount of lace trim.

Thanksgiving in the morning! Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating!

oh! you pretty things

This cold weather has finally gotten to me. Not that I have any right to complain.. it's actually really pretty out today. But our chilly house has helped me catch a cold, and this cold has made me long for warmer weather.

So when I came to work at Closet Case today, I was thankful for the heat (not to mention, I sit with the sun on my back and it feels wonderful right now). All of this warm weather longing got me in the mood to take photos of the lightest, softest knits and silks in the shop - airy Victorian dresses and robin's egg bows.. as well as this favorite piece of mine, an exquisitely knitted 1930s capelet in ivory with blue trim.

All scarves and clothing at Closet Case Vintage, on 12th South in Nashville.

Anyone see Harry Potter 7 yet? Our showing last night ended around 3am and I lost my voice by the end. It was glorious.

silk blouses and tweed jackets

Just sharing some of my favorite things from Closet Case to get in the mood for the sale tomorrow. My favorite thing in the shop is that cranberry hued silk blouse with the peter pan collar.. I felt like taking it home with me the last time I worked.

I'm watching Coal Miner's Daughter, trying to get inspiration for my Halloween costume. In the morning, I'm headed to the flea market with my in laws! Happy weekend!

flash sale at closet case vintage!

Flash sale this weekend! For all of you in the area, head over to Closet Case Vintage in the 12th South neighborhood and take advantage of this 35 percent off sale.. only happening this Friday from 3-6! Man alive, that's nearly half off. All Blooming Leopold stock will be on sale, as well!

In the morning, I'm going to share a few vintage favorites currently at Closet Case.. floral blouses and suede jackets and silk peter pan collars in rich cranberry hues.

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!

closet case vintage velvet and my favorite fall 2010 collection

Some new additions to Closet Case Vintage! Little girl jumpers and autumn overalls - including some vintage velvet gems, like the lace and red velvet maxi as well as the emerald green velvet dress.

My favorite? By far the 1950s peter pan collar dress, found here. Visit Carmen's lovely Etsy shop or the 12th South Closet Case Vintage location for more!

Well you guys, I've found my favorite fall 2010 collection.. the one where I would wear absolutely every piece.. TBA's fall/winter 2010. Velvet dresses and pom pom tops and jacquard high waisted trousers, and the prettiest shade of forest green I've ever seen. Mademoiselle Robot introduced me to this lovely collection and when I read a recent interview my sister had with the designer Binbin McNiven, I knew I had to post collection photos.

Princess coats, peter pan collars, and pleats. And even that navy wool and velvet swing dress that I know would look painfully bad on me but I'm still tempted to spend over 200 dollars on (something I've never done before.. except maybe on my wedding dress, but that's sort of a special occasion).

Something about TBA is very ethereal and otherworldly. The location of the photos fits into an old world theme and the photos themselves make the (not short) model look short and fairylike to me, probably because of the downwards angle. I don't know why but it's kind of refreshing to see this take on lookbook photography.. they're polished and professional but not Vogue-glitzy.

We're out of groceries so for lunch today, I had the choice between crackers and cheddar cheese, frozen chicken nuggets, or strawberry milk. I chose the strawberry milk and maybe I'll have some chicken nuggets for dessert. This is what happens when you move away from your parents and don't really grow up.

PS, friends.. today's the last day to take advantage of my 50% off sale!