Kissing my Capes Good-bye....(till next year)

If there is one winter coat that I love to wear and just can't live without, it would have to be the cape!

The short lived winter season here in Tucson has just about run it's course. And as much as I love spring style and summer sundresses, I do hold my capes near and dear to my heart! Sometimes, I just wear them anyways, pushing on the winter that really doesn't quite exist here. I probably look ridiculous to some people walking down the street in a knee-length faux fur leopard cape, when it's seventy degrees and sunny outside, but do I care? NO.

Today's high hit 85 degrees, so I'm afraid I will have to kiss them goodbye for a little while, and start pulling those sundresses out (which I'm sure some people who live in long-cold-winter climates, would be happy to do in February). In honor of the cape, I wanted to do a quick re-cap of some of my favorite ones, that I had the chance to take photos in. Then I will be sending them off! I didn't even get to wear all of the ones I own. Oh well, there is always next year!

{the sixties leopard one}

{the seventies suede and leather one}

{the fifties navy and red one}

{the sixties brown, black and coral, plaid one}

So tell me, who else around here is a cape freak?

xo~Syd

The Fall Collections-Part 1

NYFW is over and done and it is time for me to speak my mind about my favorite collections!

(not that my little voice matters, but I will share anyway)
Since there was so much eye-candy going on, I will have to split this up in two post. So here goes the first set...humor me, while I gave each collection it's own little nickname.

     First up on the list is....one of my favorites!

{Oscar De La Renta}

Ladylike

The 1960s inspiration, luxurious textures and silhouettes are just so incredibly flattering. Stepping outside the uncommon color hues that are usually chosen for fall, this collection sticks to a touch of the pastel palette is just the icing on the cake {literally}. Pretty pastels in baby blue and pale pink, and ladylike embellishments just make this collection so GOOD to look at!

{Ralph Lauren}

A mix of menswear inspiration from the 1920s paper boy, to the dazzling jazz babies of the era.

{Marc by Marc Jacobs}

Geeky Chic

{Michael Kors}

MAD for PLAID!

{Preen}

I love the color palette of Preen's collection, a bit of sophisticated homage to a whimsical nature.

{DVF}

Minimal Elegance

{Jill Stuart}

Feminine Mystique

{Gucci}

Gothic Chic

So tell me, which one of the fall collections was your favorite?

xo~Syd

A Spring Dress Giveaway!

Shabby Apple, an online boutique for women's dresses, contacted me a few days back to collaborate with a giveaway on my blog, and I am so happy that this bright and cheerful dress {just in time to sport for the spring and summer months}, is going to go home to one lucky loyal reader!

The Pineapple Princess Dress
{an $86.00 value}

With this seasons bright colors, pastel palettes and my love of peplums in full effect, it was only natural that for my giveaway selection, my eye was drawn to this lovely yellow dress from Shabby Apple! I can just see it perfectly paired with a pair of bright color of shoes, like the Purr shoe style {also from Shabby Apple}, and some pretty ladylike accessories to complete the ensemble!

So here is what you have to do:

1. Head over to the Shabby Apple facebook page and make sure to "like" {this is contingent for giveaway eligibility}

2. Visit www.shabbyapple.com

3. Enter your name and comment below on this blog post to be entered into the drawing.

4. Make sure to specify in your entry comment below what Shabby Apple dress is your favorite!

A winner will be chosen from a random drawing later this week and will be contacted through email.

Good Luck!

xo~Syd

BIG

Big hair and a big bag is how I rolled today. I picked this darling dress out, when I was on vacation in Austin Texas, and it has turned out to be a favorite of mine. It's a sweet 1960s Lane label piece, with a brown, cream and black plaid pattern and a cute little neck tie attached to it.

I had a good hair day today, and I was pleasantly surprised with the wind capture in the photo.

{the good hair day}

{the mary-janes}

{neck-tie}

dress: vintage 1960s {blue velvet vintage/austin, tx}

brown tights: target

cream mary jane shoes: nordstroms {christmas gift}

purse: vintage 1960s carpet bag {desert vintage}

*side note-my boobs are not really that huge, it's just the way the picture is cut off-hahaha!

xo~syd

Raspberry Beret

I just can't seem to shake my habit for wearing my red beret these days.

You caught me with (so to speak) with my pants down, the last two days in a row!

{1}

red beret- the kind you find at second hand store: thrifted
white ruffle blouse: vintage
red and navy crop jacket: h&m
belt: f21
blue and gray hounds-tooth circle skirt: vintage 1950s
red shoes: karmaloop.com

{2}

Inspired by my longing for Paris:
again....the beret!
black and white stripe top: target
denim wide leg, high waisters: old navy (a few years back)
red shoes: karmaloop.com

xo~Syd

Insta-Life!

Just some of the most recent snapshots captured in my life, by none other than Instagram!

{Arizona Style}

red 1950s patio dress: desert vintage

 cactus cowboy boots: thrifted

silver and turquoise cuff: thrifted

tooled leather cinch waist belt: razzle dazzle vintage

A new carpet bag.

The color in the art supply store makes me happy.

{Peaches and cream}

peach floral motif sweater: h&m

cream chiffon accordion pleat skirt: thrifted

peach lace stockings: urban outfitters

black mary jane wedges: urban outfitters

nails: essie (tart deco)

A pretty little ballerina pin I found at Desert Vintage.

A Better Homes and Gardens decorating book, dated 1957.

What's in my bag?

{Navy, Red and Yellow}

1960s navy & red cape: c/o black cat vintage

red & yellow floral motif blouse: vintage 1960s

yellow pencil skirt: vintage (thrifted)

brown tights: target

Some photos from my childhood.

(I was an entertaining and stylish child of sorts)

That's a sweet little poncho I was wearing (circa 1985).

The newest "little" addition to my lady head vase collection, she is a mini.

Romeo decided he wanted to cut his hair, the kids got swag.

shaun white for target flannel and t-shirt

black jeans: levi's

shoes: converse

san fransisco giants hat: gifted

A wall mural that my hubs and brother- in- law are working on for Romeo.

(toad, mario and his mushroom friends)

Some of Romeo's artwork on canvas.

A days work, shooting for our most recent fashion editorial at black cat vintage.

(working in all black as usual, can you spot me?)

(sneak peak, big hair-big eyes)

A sunny 80 degree January day in Tucson, AZ!

I hope everyone is well and off to a happy and healthy new year!

xo~Syd

P. s- did I mention how much I dig instagram!