mixing patterns

Peter Pan Collar Silk Blouse - Vintage shop in Atlanta

Knitted Floral Skirt - Handmade

Braided Belt, Suede Platform Heels - Forever21

Opaque Tights - American Apparel

Styling my handmade knitted skirt! This is my try at mixing floral patterns, and I'm really liking the concept.

The soft pink braided belt was a cheap Forever21 find.. only 2.50. And the black suede platform heels were pretty reasonable, too. I needed a pair of dressy shoes, although I can't tell you I'm comfortable with stiletto style heels. I'm a chunky shoe person, mostly.

I've been stocking up on all sorts of crafting supplies lately - fabric dye, crushed velvet (for a Valentine's Day dress?), floral and pom pom trim, sewing patterns. The one thing I'm really stumped on is what fabric to choose for future bedroom curtains. We've been staring down boring white blinds since we moved, and I need some drapery inspiration. Maybe antique white embroidered curtains? Maybe gilded golden ones with vintage fringe?

I'm looking forward to spring projects but am trying to stay in the winter mindset, as we still have a good three months left of it. Why do I always want cold weather clothing to end once New Years hits? I'm longing for summery dresses and lace rompers again.

Interviews with lovely photographers and pictures of pretty apartments coming up soon.. so many things I'm excited to share with you. Stay tuned!

sweet and lowdown

I'm really inspired by these faded images today. Originally published in the UK's Test Magazine earlier this year, these photos seem straight out of an advertisement for a 1930s holiday beach hotspot. The romantic hair and and sheer skirts and pattern mixing (striped sweaters and floral shorts are magic) are all fantastic - vintage yet unique to today.

Images courtesy of here.

Blooming Leopold Holiday Lookbook coming soon! I'm very excited for this lookbook. We were blessed to take our lookbook photos in the Athenaeum Rectory in Columbia, Tennessee - and what an experience. More tomorrow.