Immaculate Collection

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2009-12-05T20:22:00.000-08:00

my friend and i designed some clothes this is what they look like.

the books

2009-11-25T21:53:00.000-08:00

I think the Kindle is kind of stupid. I love carrying a book around (even if it's awkward and heavy) and flipping pages and using funny slips of paper for bookmarks that you find years later when you lend the book out. Whatever. This commercial is super cute and reminds me of Kate Spade.

oh honey, i want you

2009-10-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

Available at Keep Company

autumn 2009

2009-08-12T01:37:00.000-07:00

I'm going back to school in 8 days and even though it will still be sweaty and frizzy when classes begin, I'm really excited for autumn and wearing corduroy and knee high brown leather boots (granted I ever find any I like). I feel like when I'm at school, my options are really limited when I need to buy new clothes unless I want something in orange and blue so I've already been trying to look for some nice little earth tone mini dresses and stock up on thick tights so I won't even have to think about it when that 65 degree weather hits. (I can't wait). I am so so happy to look at Dear Creatures fall collection based on Girl Scouts, tee pees and science experiments. The midwest gets so pretty in the fall and these dresses and tops would look perfect on the quad.

Porter & Hollister Hovey

2009-07-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

I came across this article today on NYTimes.com about two sisters in Williamsburg who have decorated their loft in the most spectacular way. Not only do sisters Porter and Hollister have the coolest names, they have the neatest collection of Edwardian and Victorian relics that evoke images of hunting lodges and little old apothecary shops. Hollister has her own blog where she documents some of the sisters' adventures and other antique goodness.

Not only do they have a wonderfully inspiring home, the Hovey sisters have a seriously awesome wardrobe (I wonder if they share!) Porter's wardrobe and haircut are so perfect and the sisters document their adventures like visits to Yale or fishing in Maryland. If only my sister and I had more similar interests!

round frames

2009-07-30T00:04:00.000-07:00

I bought a pair of round glasses recently, hoping I might look cute and French like Anna Karina. Maybe it's because I grew out my bangs for the summer, but I think I just look like Harry Potter. Should I draw a lightning bolt on my forehead or should I get my prescription put in them? Dilemma of the summer.

bee girls

2009-07-25T23:35:00.000-07:00

The second season of Pushing Daisies came out on DVD this week and I've been watching it with my mom and sister. One of the episodes is about bees and honey and even though I'm terrified of bees, I think they're kind of pretty. Naturally, they've been occupying my mind and I've been eating toast and honey for breakfast and looking for yellow striped dresses on etsy.

tea towel, victorian beekeeping journal, bee brooch, 1903 insect print, 60's apron, farm girl dress, blouse o' delight, pushing daisies screenshots

lovely lovely locket love

2009-06-27T22:45:00.000-07:00

Middle Photo, Flickr; Other Photos from GreatLakesVintage

Suddenly it occurred to me that I really wanted to own a little locket to wear with my "cupcake dresses", as my sister calls them. There's nothing more sickeningly sweet than a heart shaped locket. I kind of thought that I would be searching for days for the perfect locket but it came to me immediately! The little love birds are the best part!
What photo should I put inside?

PS. Listen to Locket Love by The Ramones, while we're on the subject.

crazy CRAZY

2009-05-26T15:50:00.000-07:00

This weekend I helped my sister with a project about Bye Bye Birdie for her General Music class. It's my favorite musical and it caused me to stay up until 3 am searching for perfect little 50's dresses with full skirts on Etsy. Oh Kim McAfee, you are my sassy sweet talking hero.

This scene is the best. There are so many girls running around in dreamy dresses and Conrad Birdie is wearing a golden jumpsuit!

I'm tempted to invest in a nice crinoline petticoat.

i don't know

2009-05-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

These are sort of ugly but I think I want them to be my summer sandals.

Available at Revolve Clothing