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

Today's topic: pattern! I love the idea of mixing up different patterns to create a fun and unique outfit. And what's better than primary colors to top it off? This red, white, and blue top would be perfect for the Fourth of July, and I'm loving the tiny flower vintage flats. With this nautical tote, you're ready for your day out!

1. Plaid Tunic by SweetWear $19.90
2. Vintage Blue Floral Flats by MereTrifles $24.00
3. Sailor Tote Bag by bayanhippo $33.00

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.

a modern wedding

Something I really miss is having a wedding to plan. Sure, that was almost five years ago, but I still think of how I'd redo my special day if I could. Not that it wasn't perfect. But is one wedding really enough for a girl?

Here are some etsy finds that would be a good match for my "next" wedding. Well, maybe for a vow renewal in the upcoming years.

1. Anson Street Dress by TheWeddingCollection $2485.00
2. Passionate About Peonies by dkdesignshawaii $100.00
3. White Chiffon Clutch by HeidiCreations $105.00
4. Delicate Four Leaf Earrings by zulasurfing $55.00

Please post your wedding items if you have any others you'd like to share!

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

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!