I am in almost disbelief that October is coming to a close and November is upon us and pretty soon the arrival of a New Year. I won't get too mushy-gushy overly emotional on you ladies and gents (if the latter does read this), but I feel like I've been holding on to something so long and just a small part of me wants to kind of let some of it go.


So, this year has had its series of ups and downs to say the least. I never thought I'd ever join the ranks of divorcees, but yeah... I'm pretty private when it comes to my personal life and I tend to always post about happy, fluffy things on my blog...which is how I think it should be, this blog isn't meant to be a place for me to vent, but rather a place for others who are crazy about vintage like me to gather inspiration and knowledge.

Anyhow, I've tried to keep the peace as much as possible. So... there you have it. I'm 28, a divorcee, and going through a huge transition phase in my life. *le sigh*


I find it a bit ironic that many of my inspirations are kind of vintage wedding inspired... I just love pretty, flowery, happy things. And aren't weddings all of the above? And after all, despite everything, I still believe in Happily Ever Afters.

Image Sources: Adorevintage on Pinterest

The Long Beach Antique Market is one of my favorite hunting grounds for shabby chic, industrial, and vintage treasues for my apartment. I spied with my little eye (and my camera) a variety of antique medals with silk grosgrain ribbons that had the loveliest colors, I had to snap some photos! I did end up purchasing a few industrial bins and drawers and an industrial work bench for my eventual *crosses fingers* work studio.





















If you'd like to visit the Long Beach Antique Flea Market, it's every 3rd Sunday of the month, and if there is a 5th Sunday (which this month there is!) they do a SUPER SALE! I've never been to a Super Sale before so wondering if it's worth checking out... are there tons of vintage bargains to be found?! To check out when the next flea market day is in Long Beach, check out their Schedule

If you're on the hunt for that perfect little vintage purse or handbag, look no further! The selection at Mod Human Vintage, an Atlanta based vintage clothing shop, is well curated and so easy on the eyes (and on the coin purse!) But this vintage shop has so much more than just darling 50s and 60s handbags, there are vintage coats, pretty patent loafers, ladylike vintage cardigans... just take a look for yourself, I promise you'll adore it! But first, here are some of my personal vintage favorites from the shop!


vintage 1960s tweed + wool plaid coat $64.99 /
vintage 1905s bermuda style handbag $24.99
vintage 1950s slingback heels $34.99


To find out more about Mod Human Vintage check out their blog and follow them on twitter. Oh, goodness... I wish those little 1950s floral slingbacks weren't so gosh darn tiny! (Size 5.5 for you lucky Cinderella's out there). They would definitely be in my closet if they were my size, such a bargan at less than $40!

I am so smitten by the gorgeous vintage 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s shoes currently available at Fanciness Vintage The 1940s dark brown velvet peep toe pumps... don't even get me started! The curled details on the uppers just makes me dream of thick dark chocolate shavings atop a decadent chocolate mousse. Fanciness Vintage is based out of the sunshine state and you can view cute outfits and other adventures of Fanciness Vintage at their blog. But... for now, let's get to those vintage shoes!


vintage 1940s shoes $138 // vintage 1930s heels $78
vintage 1930s peep toe heels $158 // vintage 1920s mary janes $128

To find out more about Fanciness Vintage, be sure to visit their lovely blog and check them out on facebook.

Trying to reorganize one's life is much harder than reorganizing a closet. And I must admit, I do enjoy organizing closets so very much. Mine in particular was getting quite crazy and sometimes when certain things are perplexing me, it helps to have a little place of solace. In my world, that's my closet which is filled with pretty vintage tops, frilly vintage dresses, and other things I fancy.


Here is the "Before" photo... kind of a crazy mess.


And here it is "After" Ahh... how clean and lovely!

So, in other news... still waiting to hear about the BIG news. I'm crossing my fingers, my toes, my eyes... haha. I'm basically waiting to hear back if I'll be getting a creative work space soon in the fashion district in downtown LA! It just so happens that one of my good friends shares a studio with one of her friends (also a vintage seller) and that friend is waiting to hear if she was approved for a brick + mortar and if the answer is yes then that means that soon I'll finally have a studio to work out of and will no longer have to work in my tiny little apartment (which the past couple months has really proven to be difficult!)

Wow, sorry for that gigantic run on sentence!

Anyhow, having a studio space means so many many wonderful things! We'll have a place to shoot product photos that I won't have to dismantle every time. I'll have a shipping station, things will be much more organized and more functional for work. Working out of a 450 square foot apartment and using the kitchen counters as a shipping station (and pantry as storage) isn't exactly ideal...

Needless to say I'm on pins and needles waiting if it's "yes" or "no" as a few other things are pending on this answer. (More on that later...I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket!) But on an end note, here are some more closet photos...

Exposed brick walls, warehouse windows, bare concrete floors, high ceilings, downtown city views... ahh the dream of loft living. A nice big open space with plenty of natural light spilling into all the corners, a mix of French antique and Americana industrial... I can only dream of it at the moment, but day by day wishful thinking will become reality.







Well, at least I've got the vintage Wolf dress form already. ^_^ But in all honesty though, I'm putting it out there. Thinking positive thoughts and filling my life with positive and good things. I think my apartment is ready for a new shift. Maybe less Frenchy antique fair... ok, not less Frenchy-French since I adore it so, but perhaps I just need to inject a few more masculine pieces. Something more industrial, more vintage Americana, a little rusty, worn in, solid structures, less frou frou... My vintage apartment is without a doubt very frou frou. Maybe I should get a "new" desk... something like this industrial looking one here. Time to troll Craigslist!

This past weekend while hunting for antique treasures around Southern California, I got to visit Oak Glen which is nestled up in apple orchard covered hills and has lots of nostalgic little shops and cute little booths. Some of it was kind of cheesy, but I like those sort of things. Unfortunately apple picking was closed because of a freeze and there weren't enough apples... but being around all that cider, apple pie, cinnamon dusted pastries... Autumn was in the air. Later that evening I attended a friend's wedding at a ranch and everything was just so lovely. I do love weddings so much, so here is an inspiration wedding post particularly all about Fall and Autumn weddings!


Barn wedding in Oregon // source


Onota Lake Wedding // source


Autumn bride inspiration // source


Autumn inspired wedding aisle // source


Autumn florals for a wedding // source


Autumn wedding table inspiration // source


Rustic autumn wedding // source


A most magical forest for an Autumn wedding // source


Autumn wedding cake inspiration // source


Autumn barn wedding tables and florals // source