Black Cat Vintage

The September fashion editorial for Black Cat Vintage! Sorry it's a little late posting here, but better late then never...styled by your truly!

Fashion Stylist & Creative Director: Sydney Ballesteros

Photographer: Moxie Mae Photography

Wardrobe: Black Cat Vintage

Models: Emma Clauson & Jesseca Marie Haag

Makeup Artist: Carly Bonar

Hair Stylist: Bekah Root

*stay tuned for monthly fashion editorials*

~syd

A Pretty Little Fall Skirt

I have been waiting for the weather to cool down here, just enough for me to be able to wear this cute little skirt. It's color scheme screams fall and it's completely covered with an acorn and leaf motif. I found this last year, just as the weather was getting warmer. Believe me, I have looked at it, walking by my closet hundreds of times over the summer months, and said, "I can't wait to wear that!"

So here it is, even though it may be slightly still to warm here in Arizona, I just couldn't wait any longer!

It's a thicker quilt like fabric, and garnished with a thin black lace piping around the edges and dainty round black buttons, and it came with it's matching belt! (bonus)

My black patent leather t-strap flats and 1950s vintage purse, added the finishing touches.

Since it was a little warmer than most places outdoors, by this time of year. I paired it with a short sleeve blouse. This black & white peter pan collar top was the perfect addition for now, but I have a cute  sweater and some tights picked out for a later-cooler date, you will just have to wait and see!

xoxo~Syd

wardrobe details:
vintage 1960s skirt-desert vintage
b&w peter pan collar top-h&m
black patent leather flats-urban outfitters
vintage 1950s purse-goodwill

Paisley Pants and Gracie!

Well hello there....

I have not fallen off the face of the earth, i've just been a little busy bee lately....

First things first, I would like to introduce the newest member of my family, Gracie! 

At five months old, she has been keeping us pretty busy around the house and has gotten most of the attention these days....We adopted her a couple of weeks ago and she is such a happy little girl! She is a soft-coated wheaten terrier and full of life and cuddles. Literally cute as and soft as a teddy bear.

So onto the pants...

I picked these pretty paisley print pants up a few months ago at Desert Vintage, and I have been itching to put them on since. A perfect staple for fall, they can be combined with so many different tops, shoes, and accessories! For this look, I opted for a more classic-chic ensemble, adding pops of purple and then topped it off with a black velvet bow-tie and black velvet belt. It is still a little warm in Tucson, but I couldn't wait any longer to put these on and I look forward to wearing and experimenting with them a lot this fall!

Gracie jumped up for a kiss and a picture too!

white ruffle & lace blouse: thrifted

vintage 1960s paisley print pants: desert vintage

purple vintage ferragamo loafers: buffalo exchange

black velvet large bow-tie & wide belt: thrifted

purple satin purse: thrifted

purple stone ring: gifted

xo~Syd

Golden Garbs- In a 1960's mood!

I apologize for the lack of consistent posts lately. I have been crazy busy creatively directing and organizing a fashion show that will take place on October 8th at the Rialto Theater, in downtown Tucson (more details on that later). I escaped the walls of my office-slash-studio on Friday evening, to attend a family members wedding. I was feeling the need for a change, a new inspiration and in a little bit of a 1960s mood. So, I scoured the inventory in my closet and pulled out this little yellow number. It was made in 1962 by the Lanz Company. I paired it with my black glass beaded jewelry, patent black bow clutch, and black babydoll style-skinny heel pumps. A little more snug than I remember, it looks like I need to quit indulging in the sweets when I'm stressed te-he-he!

  

{1962 yellow Lanz dress}

{a sleek-classic 1960s french twist}

{the back}

In between all of the busy tasks going on the last few weeks. I have been working on a really juicy fall fashion post. If all goes as planned, I will get it out by next week. Stay tuned there is some definite delights for the eyes!

xo~Syd

My Mad Men contribution!

Happy Thursday!

I thought that since all the talk about town lately was in reference to the new season of the fabulous television drama Mad Men. That I would also due my part in contribution to the era of the early 1960's.

Even though I normally tend to always naturally gravitate towards a little earlier eras. I do also have an appreciation and eye for the early 60's, and have accomplished this look many-many times. When I say early I definitely mean more of the classic Jacki O, Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn inspired look. You know Mad Men style!

So, I managed to scrounge up a few old pics of me and my cronies while dressed in our 1960s style. On this particular night we were out and about in a cab painting the town red. We managed to conquer two bars,  both that are known for their great 1960's charm and decor. Kon-Tiki and The Shelter are both located in Tucson, AZ.

Does anyone else have any 1960's fashion or beauty pictures to share in appreciation of the new season of Mad Men?

I was wearing my 1960's white and gold brocade shift dress and my pink 1960's satin pumps. For accessories I paired them with a gold and pink pearl dress pin from the 60's with matching earrings. Pink gloves and a beaded 1960's floral purse (sorry you can't see it that good). My hair was styled in a 1960's bouffant style french twist and my makeup was 1960's inspired with cat eyes, darker and thicker eyelashes and nude lipstick.

xoxo

~syd