What We Wore: Winter Wonderland

The snow was falling down just so, perfect for jumping into. . . until. . .  I fell down. What I wore: A vintage plaid cape purchased at the Mighty Swell sale from Bourbon & Lace, Urban Outfitters jeans, Steger Mukluks (the only way to make it through winter), and a North Face top.
-Ladybird

Vintage Inspired: i-Vintage Tech Gift

Nerd alert! I lost my phone last week, and since my old one was getting pretty shabby, I opted for the ubiquitous iphone. Yes I am now living the i-life. At the store, the case selection was grim, so I came home and immediately started a search for vintage inspired/adorable iphone cases.

These would be great gifts for the i-lover in your life, but how to choose? From London floral to Paris unmentionables, soft leather, hard bamboo and repurposed vintage fabrics, choices abound!

Repurposed Vintage Fabrics, Yay!

 

Big Bad Wolf

Floral Details

Cute and Sustainable!

Darling Bird

Paris, Je T'Aime

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-Ladybird

What We Wore to Happenings: Rock, Flag, and Eagle

The midterm election is coming up in a little over a week. For many states, this election is close, and Minnesota is no exception. Being the political minded person I am, I volunteered to help out at the DFL rally where Obama came to speak on behalf of Mark Dayton. The line to get into the field house was ten thousand people long, snaking all over the U of M campus. It was a pretty incredible turnout for a gray "tut tut it looks like rain" day. Inside the field house, we heard some passionate speeches. Al Franken was a highlight, he is an amazing orator. Obama, as usual, was inspiring. What a very patriotic day. Get out and vote!

-Ladybird

What I wore: a vintage democratic donkey bought at a swap in San Diego and a red, white and blue plaid button up blouse with jeans and vintage leather loafers, to top it all off I sported my grandmother's glasses!

Vintage Photograph

Hetty (Twill), 1987. First day of Montessori.

In honor of fall and the start of a new school year, here is a photo of me on my very first day of school at age 3. Yes, the book Colors CAN be read upside down (good thing I was so cute in my plaid dress, nobody noticed).

-Twill

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

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