shopping for pretend

Here are a few items from y favorites that I forgot about.

1. prettypennydesigns

2. CheersToJuly

3. norajane

4. YellowBugBoutique

shopping for pretend

Are you as ready for winter as I am? I'm ready to whip out my charcoal grey and strut my winter stuff!


1. carly dress in oyster gray by mydearthing $88.00
2. sterling wrapped drop earrings by MaddyAnne $18.00
3. cloaked & buttoned booties by anthropologie $258.00
4. evie - hood cowl by smittenkittenorig $48.00
5. ez canvas bag by Kinies $45.00
6. gray dress with handmade flower by YongS $59.00

shopping for pretend

I have to say, I am loving grays this year, and this flirty plaid dress is definitely being added to my wish list. Along with these silver flats that remind me of a modern Grecian goddess and this lovely peach handbag, you've got a soft ensemble ready for a walk by the shore.

1. Allison Wonderland Dress by shopwonderland $184.00
2. Mini Truffle in Peach by morelle $217.00
3. Seychelles Up and Away $59.95

patterned Up

iThe damask is a bold, reversible pattern created by weaving. Originating in the Middle Ages, it got its name from the city of Damascus, Syria. Damasks from this time usually had several colors, including the use of metallic threads, and had a display of animals, people, plants, and other pictures. For samples of early damasks, click here. Today, more modern damasks feature solid, bold colors with geometric shapes. Below are some great pieces by fellow Etsiers.

Gwyneth Collection by FIAZCO $70.00

Posh Printable Place Cards by ThePoshEvent $3.50

Reusable Wall Stencil by CuttingEdgeStencils $42.95

Damask Laptop Decal by studiojk $6.00

Damask Collar Necklace by TillyBloom $27.50

Uptown Damask Lamp and Shade by SparrowsNest1 $80.00

All the items can be found on Etsy. More history on damasks can be found here.

shopping for pretend

This soft combo features a lemon blouse paired with a mint green and aqua faceted necklace. Add a gray graphic clutch and voila! The perfect outfit for a spring outing.

Embroidered Crinkle-Gauze Top by Old Navy $24.50
Double Torsade Necklace by Anthropologie $28.00
Chrysanthemum Clutch by redrubyrose $70.00

shopping for pretend

If you haven't noticed, I'm loving these honey bee earrings right now, and I've started thinking about something new that can go with them. These springy flower clips from a brand new Etsy shop are just darling (and they happen to be on sale). And I dream of having a waist to fit this lovely powder blue dress. There's only a few weeks left until that possibility can come true. :) Of course, there will most likely be several more weeks (or months) before it can ACTUALLY happen. A girl can dream though, I suppose...

Anywho, back to what's important. Check out these artist's shops for other great finds:

1. Light Blue Pleated Collar Dress by Ananya for $60.00
2. Honey Bee Earrings by MaddyAnne for $14.00
3. Lemon Lily Flower Clips by ShadesOfHeaven for $14.00

New Listings

Sunshine China Earrings $14.00

Crystal Tanzanite Earrings $16.00

Calla Lily Drop Necklace $24.00

Oxidized Silver and Faceted Drop Earrings $16.00

Cherry Blossom and Pearl Necklace $23.00

Silver Leaf Earrings $14.00

Cherry Drop Earrings $16.00

If you're interested in any of the pieces, please visit MaddyAnne's shop.

Don't have an Etsy account? You can always send me an email for an invoice. mameekins@gmail.com

Doorway to the Past

Etsy has TONS of vintage items. Here's a sample of vintage shoes all for under $50.

Size 7.5 Vintage Canvas and Leather Sandals 38 by santokivintage $48.00

Vintage Bellini Pumps by Bottomfeeder $47.99

Vintage Dexter Taupe Slouch Boots by thisyearsmodel $44.00

Vintage Creamy Cosmic Latte White Woven Wedge Heels by RustBeltThreads $28.00

Vintage 1980s Bright Sky Blue Leather Pumps by savagespider $14.25

Pointed Toe Snakeskin Pumps by VerseauVintage $13.00

Shopping for Pretend

PRETEND SHOPPING

Mom's Day Out

It's a Wonderful Top in Grey $34.99

1970s Vintage Skirt $24.00

Stuart Weitsman 'Apron' Sandal $375.oo

Pretty at the Park

1980s Vintage Terry Cloth Shirt $16.00

Elizabeth and James - Drapery Silk Shorts $265.00

Calvin Klein "Kailey" $145.00

Night on the Town

Grecian Goddess Dress $129.00
Steve Madden - Nanciee Blush $79.95

Shopping for Pretend

Maddy's Wish List

After discovering sadieolive's Etsy shop yesterday, I've been in a very vintage mood. Pretend shopping online always seems to soothe my not-so-skinny-right-now blues.

Lirola
Spring Dress With Secret Garden Belt Bundle Listing

This dusty rose handmade dress with its soft drapes makes me want to pull out my lace gloves for a vintage tea party. Maybe when I'm not pregnant, I'll be able to fit in this.

SparklePeach
Triple Orchid Necklace in Gold

This dainty little necklace would nestle perfectly between the swooping collar of the dress.

whichgoose
sara - embellished vintage shoes (6)

Not that I wear a size 6 (more like a 9 and a half...on a good day), but I just LOVE these shoes! I've always been a fan of whichgoose's shop, and now that she's added some shoes just makes me want to follow up on her posts more.

DavieandChiyo
Pink Marshmallow

This gorgeous clutch is lined in silk and matches the dress perfectly! Not only that, but it's on sale!