Teacup Vintage: boys vintage

4.17.2010

What We Wore: Porto

Just got back from an amazing long weekend in Porto, Portugal. We stayed in this quaint old apartment with vintage touches, from an old theatre seat to a darling glass lamp. The apartment was not equip for the cold and rain, but Isa and I kept toasty with tea and layers of clothing. On our day out, I sported my new-vintage (quite the oxymoron) plaid lined navy blue raincoat. The hood was perfect for the changing weather. Porto was the respite I needed from the hustle and bustle of Madrid, friendly people, quaint town, and lovely tiles.

-Ladybird

1.22.2010

Vintage Photograph

Erick, my brother, looking nerdy chic with his plaid button up, not one but TWO belts (for extra awesomeness), sporting a gun of some kind with green plastic glasses and a visor. This kid was surely destined for great things. Today, my bro is an artist and naturalist living between Alaska and San Diego, and I am pretty sure you can still find him sporting this look today.

-Ladybird

Background

Teacup Vintage was created by a duo of twenty-somethings who have shared 15 years of friendship. We have a love for all things vintage and child-friendly. Our adventures in vintage and thrifting started when we were wee tots and our grandmothers insisted on making all the dresses our moms couldn't find at the local thrift. We have fond memories of wearing those dresses (lovely little ladies with skinned knees), sitting criss-cross applesauce on hand crocheted afghans, wearing hundreds of "pearls", and sipping peppermint tea. When we were teenagers, we raided our mothers' closets and wore everything from hand-made 70's prom dresses to bell-bottoms (photos to come, you are in for a treat). We both went to University for education and continue to work with children as nannies and teachers. We love to write about vintage and handmade wares, children, tea parties, cooking, travel, and the big and small adventures in our everyday lives.