Wordless Wednesday ~ 2nd September Ed.

    

    

xox,

bonita

Wordless Wednesday ~ The Missing Edition

     

     

xox,

bonita

Spectacular Spectacles or Sad Specs?

Pearl Fascinator Hair Comb  ~   Two Dollar Shop     Blue Danube Cardigan  ~  Me Made, ‘12    Apple Delight Crochet Top  ~  ICE     Vintage Lilly Flower Brooch  ~  Love Vintage Show, ‘11   Swingin’ Circle Skirt  ~  Me Made, ‘11    Cream Cable Stockings  ~  Target    Tenhut Tennis Shoes  ~  Thrifted

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I finally have my new glasses after a LOT of um-ing and uh-ing over which pair to try out.  The problem is that I am not 100% sold on them.  I think that they tend to overwhelm my face, but I not sure if that is partly due to the fact that I have never worn such large, bold frames before, and therefore are just not used to the look!

Another issues is that the multi-focal script in my new frames isn’t correct for me, so I still have to get another pair of lenses.  So do I buy a new-new pair of frames or just stick with these new ones?   Decisions, decisions…   

I also found out that I really shouldn’t buy vintage glasses with the aim to replace the lenses, as the plastic will most likely be too brittle{boo, hiss!} and may or may not break.  Honestly, if I could find a pair of gorgeous $50.00 & under frames I would probably give it a go anyway, but as it is all the frames I like are $100.00 and over, so that isn’t going to happen.  I just can’t risk that sort of money!

None of that changes the major problem which is having to potentially throw down $800.00 for the lenses I need.  With that in mind, I so have to find a pair of frames that I love! 

I would hate to hate wearing my $800.00 dollar plus glasses just because I didn’t find the right frame! 
: S 

So there you have it, glasses dilemmas of the day.  When I wrote the My spectacles ~ how to find vintage frames to suit you! post, I certainly didn’t think I’d be having this much trouble finding the right pair, but here I am…

xox,

bonita

Wordless Wednesday ~ 4th July Ed.

    

    

xox,

bonita

My Fall Fancies Dress

Fall Fancies Dress  ~  Made by Me, ‘12    Harvest Guardsman Gloves  ~  Etsy   Basic Brown Belt  ~  Thrifted   Cream Cable Stockings  ~  Target   Tan Penny Loafers  ~  Big W  
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M’dears, I am dreadfully excited to show you this dress as it has been an extraordinary length of time in coming! Can you believe I started it in February no less?  Mind you, it has been finished for a couple of weeks as I completed it on the 2nd of July, but I have been waiting for a chance to wear it.

I was originally planning for it to be my autumn dress, hence the title, but five months {give or take} in the making and we were well into the winter season before I was done!  I shall give you more details on why it took so long in my stitching-stories-sewing-geekery post that is coming later, but for now I will say that I am glad it is finally finished!  

Yes, I have already started planning the next project in my head, and I have gotten as far as “It won’t be a dress!”  Sadly to say, for the moment I am over dresses.  They just seem so complicated and time consuming! 

It’s not that I can’t do all of the steps, {with a little help from the sewing master ~  teh Internetz!}, it’s more that there are SO many steps that it takes too long!  *sigh*  And while I love a pretty vintage dress, I just would like to get my teeth into some shorter and more winter friendly projects ~ like some blouses, or a pair of 40’s slacks…  I am itching to cut into Simplicity 3688 which is all the rage with vintage blogger seamstresses at the moment ~ mostly because of the near-perfect trouser fit; something almost unheard of!

If anyone hears of a Simplicity or Butterick or Vogue online pattern sale ~ do let me know!  I have some favourites to buy, but want to wait for a sale.  Then maybe I can try my 1940s trousers!

xox,

bonita

The Call of the Siren Suit

*Warning ~ picture heavy post ahead!*

Rose Dream Earrings & Brooch Set  ~  Diva   The Siren Suit  ~  eBay   Chequered Deluxe Top  ~   Tightrope   Celtic Cast Tights  ~  Target    Swingin’ Kitten Heels  ~   Thrifted

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M’dears, I am so totally excited to show you this outfit like you would not believe!  The darling two-piece wool suit I am sporting caught my eye on eBay and when I received it in the mail I was even more thrilled to find out that it was all it promised to be and more!! 

As you can see, it’s fully lined with a sweet red and black plaid taffeta fabric and the skirt has a cute little lace hem detail.  The skirt also has pockets, and the jacket with it’s black velvet collar and princess seams is to die for.   I love the cut of this suit ~ with the full skirt, combined with the puffed sleeves, it is the perfect blend between a 1940s style and a 1950s style which leads me to believe that it could be a ‘New Look’ suit!  *le gasp!*

Even better than that ~ I snapped it up for a mere $55.00 AUD…..   O_____o 

It literally was the bargain of a century ~ I’d been eyeing it on and off for two months or so, and was so excited to see a 50% off sale price that I didn’t even hesitate to click “Buy It Now”.  Seriously, it’s the epitome of the thrill of the hunt, and the ultimate ‘trophy’.

I really can’t tell if I am more excited about how perfect this suit suits me or about the astronomically fantastic price!  Either way, this is most definitely my favourite thing in my wardrobe at the moment!  I can’t wait to mix the pieces up and it’s just what I need to ward off the winter chill. 

Happy hunting to y’all!  

xox,

bonita

A Step In Time

Back to Black Cloche Hat  ~ gifted from my mother!    Frosty Cardigan   ~  Thrifted   Basic Red Knit Top  ~  too old to remember    Pleats Button Me Up Skirt  ~  Thrifted    Threesome Brooches  ~ Jane flower brooch trio, Acorn & Will    Shutter Knee-Hi  ~  too old to remember   Saddle Shoes  ~  Amazon.com   Azure Atom Bag  ~  Oasap.com

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It’s interesting to me how I tend to reach for a stronger, bolder colour palette come winter ~ jewel tones like ruby red, or onyx tempered with a touch of pale cream seem to be my favourite mix at the moment. 

However, I really like the pop of blue that my purse provides to offset all the serious red and black, it’s nice and cheery on a cold winter’s day!  You might have seen this purse sneak into my Instagram ~ as I love the style of it.  But there are some downsides, which I am about to warn you of!

Oasap.com Product Review ~ The Three Pin Buckle Detail Makeup Case with Lace Trim to Flap

I am not happy with the quality of this bag. It is advertised as a makeup bag, so that may have something to do with the cheap feel, and the horrid plastic-y smell it had!  I could live with both of those facts, particularly now that the smell has dissipated somewhat, but I am not impressed with how quickly the bag has started to break.  : /   The front strap guards are starting to pull away, they don’t seem to be attached securely.  The worst damage is to the edging ~ the lace scallops around the edge of the bag flap have split and peeled, almost within the first week of carrying it. I had to mend the scallops with super glue and felt to stop them from breaking completely off! 

That’s not good in my books, especially considering that I paid the full $42.00 for the purse as the 20% discount I was supposed to get didn’t apply to the transaction.

I did email Oasap about it, but they basically told me that if I wanted the discount I’d buy something else from them to get it.  Er, no thanks!  If the discount didn’t work the first time, why the heck would I buy something the second time and risk it not working again?  Customer service fail if you ask me.

So long story short, although I love the look of my new bag, I am not sure I would buy it again if I had the choice.  It’s a poor quality make in my opinion, too expensive for what it is and I was less than impressed with the customer service of that site.  Sorry Osasp, but I am not buying from you again!

Have you guys had any experience with Oasap?  Was it good or bad?  Let me know in the comments, I want to be fair about this review.   : )

xox,

bonita

Wordless Wednesday ~ 4th June Ed.

    

    

xox,

bonita

Clicky~Clack, my baby’s come back

Tortoiseshell Alice Band  ~  Sister gave it to me    Hearts for You Cardigan   ~  JayJays    Stitch Me Black Top ~ Thrifted   Red Red Beads  ~  Hong Kong, ‘08   Tie Up Belt  ~  Old fabric  Mad for Plaid Skirt  ~  Thrifted   Dotty-Spotty Tights  ~  Target   Deck Wedges  ~  Thrifted

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Golly, there’s an icy wind a’ blowing up from the south!  I had to forgo my coat for these pictures, but in reality, I really would have liked to be wearing it.  Still, my lovely thick tights helped to ward off the worst of the chill.

I found these the other day in Target and I was really stoked.  Most of the time the thicker, knit-type stockings are only in children's sizes; you don’t seem to find them much for women. These however, were full sized, plus had an added bonus of a cute dotted pattern.  This is a win for grey and gloomy winter days.  : )   It makes me happy.

What also makes me happy is the date planned for tonight with my ever handsome Husband!  I am excited as we are going to go to dinner and then to see ‘Brave’, the movie I mentioned I wanted to see.  He is so sweet as he planned this date, knowing I wanted to see it. I have the best man in the world! 
Love you sweetheart!  > 3 < ~ ♥ 

xox,

bonita

Wordless Wednesday ~ 3rd June Ed.

    

    

xox,

bonita

Wordless Wednesday ~ 2nd June Ed.

    

    

xox,

bonita

Sweet Doll

Polka-Dot Bow Clip ~  Some random pharmacy  Lacy Scallop Collar  ~   Made by Me, 2011   Lace Ribbon & Bouquet Brooch  ~  Made by Me, 2010   Classic Black Top  ~  Really old ~ don’t know   Rose Fakelit Bracelet  ~  Equip   Blue Bird Sky Skirt  ~  Thrifted   Eyelet Petticoat  ~  Thrifted   Checked Prep Socks  ~  Horseland; yup, they are my riding socks!  Penny Loafer Loafers  ~  FSW

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I love this new vintage hair style inspiration I found on Bobby Pin Blog the other day ~  I am guessing it’s from around the late 1940s – early 1950s; I don’t really know for sure, but I think that this glam photo of Betty Davis’s fluffy and simple side-do is gorgeous! 

Looking at the photo now, I can see there are a few things I missed the first time ~ like the side swept fringe is pinned further back than I initially thought, and it also has more volume.  Plus it looks like the opposite side {the right side} is pinned back as well. 

That’s ok though; I now have an excuse to try this style again.  Not that I really need one, as I think this hairdo is likely to become one of my staples.  I instantly loved the way that it looks on me, and it suits my hair perfectly!  Win!

xox,

bonita