Don't step on my {pink} suede shoes....

pink floral top: vintage sixties {buffalo exchange}

green cigarette pants: vintage sixties {desert vintage}

pink suede shoes: dolce vita {nordstroms}

pink bead and straw clutch: vintage sixties {buffalo exchange}

Riding Boots and Capes!

Would you believe…. that I found this amazing cape a few months ago at my local Buffalo Exchange. I couldn't believe that nobody had swiped it up! I guess it was just waiting to come with me and find a new home in my closet. I love the fact that it is a below the knee length cape, a plaid pattern in brown & black, AND has this amazing structured cut-out in front. All of this for only $15.00 folks, that was a successful day for treasure hunting, if I do say so myself.

I got to play with this cape a little bit when I was in Austin in November. The second day we were there it was around sixty degrees outside. So yes, that is cold where I come from. I was thrilled to be able to dust off my brown leather riding boots, my beret and THIS amazing cape! And not look ridiculous doing it. In Arizona, sometimes November can still mean desperately longing for fall fashion and trying to wear these things in eighty plus degree weather.

 Details:

Cape: Buffalo Exchange {Tucson, AZ}

Black Turtleneck: Target {Mossimo}

Pants: Target {Mossimo}

Riding Boots: Vince Camuto
Messenger Bag: Vintage Coach

Belt: Seventies Vintage {Desert Vintage- Tucson, AZ}




xo~syd

Black and White Lace.....

Black and white lace.....

These two pieces are eras apart, but made out of the same lace fabric. I love the eye appealing look of classic black and white together (always), so I experimentally paired them together to see how they would flow (maybe too much lace?), nope, turns out I like the way the top fitted with the skirt. The break in colors off set the lace. So it was off I go! Oh ya, Gracie decided she wanted in on the action also!

vintage 1950s cream lace skirt- desert vintage

vintage black lace top-buffalo exchange

black colin stuart wedges-buffalo exchange

1960s vintage purse-desert vintage

pearls-gifted from mama

xoxo~syd

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

I'm a "Lucky" Girl!

I was over the moon yesterday! Just shortly after 8:30am, right after I sat down to enjoy my morning routine, glass of juice and muffin in hand. I almost choked on that muffin, when I opened up my emails to find that I had won the 1970s attire contest, that Lucky Magazine hosted a few months back!

This is the picture I submitted in all my 1970s garb & glory!

Grand prize, a feature spot on the blogs and a $500.00 Club Monaco gift card-Suuhweet!

Read the blog article here!

Thank you a million times over, Lucky Magazine!

outfit details:

vintage1970s jumpsuit-desert vintage (tucson, az)

platform clogs-f21

headscarf-thrifted

assorted bangles-here & there over time...

gold hoop earrings-passed down from mama

1970s sunglasses-buffalo exchange

xo~Syd

Leaping Leopards!

I love this feisty little leopard dress. I picked it up while I was out thrifting a few weeks ago, and decided to try it on for size today! I just love the tiered ruffle skirt and the cut around the arms.

leopard dress: buffalo exchange {downtown}

velvet belt: thrifted

black colin stuart wedges- buffalo exchange {downtown}

xo~syd

Pretty in Pink!

I adore this dress! I found this little number from the 1950s, a few weeks ago at my local Buffalo Exchange. It is so pretty and was in perfect condition, fits like a glove too! (no alterations needed) I feel like quite a lady in it. The fabric feels so good and I just love the print, color palette and the little bow up by the neckline, it's adds such a pretty feminine detail.

vintage 1950s pink floral dress: buffalo exchange

pink cork wedge sandals: charlotte russe

vintage jewelry: my collection

xo~Syd

Chic to Chic {Day to Night}

Give me more, more, and more peter pan collars! A combination of a classic black & white, but the added  pop of coral makes it perfectly charming! Two looks, one for a causal day at the office, a trip to the market or a stop at the local coffee shop, and another for after five o'clock {the cardigan comes off}. Take the sweet-girl sweater and black flats off, and put on some classic black pumps. It's time for a quick change and a cocktail, after a hard days work!

floral print cardigan: h&m

black+white peter pan collar top: h&m

1940s vintage coral skirt: how sweet it was vintage {tucson, az}
black patent t-strap flats: urban outfitters

black steve madden patent pumps: buffalo exchange

A windy afternoon at the park....and a new dress!

vintage 1940s sailor collar inspired dress: desert vintage

black colin stuart wedges: buffalo exchange

Hope everyone is well! Just a quick snapshot of our afternoon at the ball park, geez was it windy. I just wanted to show off my new dress-that's all!

xo~syd

The Perfect Easter Dress!

I believe that you are never too old to get excited about your Easter dress! I remember as a little girl, my Grandmother would take me out shopping year after year, to pick out my special dress. Ruffled socks, fancy shoes, matching bow and all!

Many years have passed since those special days....but I still keep the tradition of dressing myself up for Easter, so here is my big girl dress this year, 2011!

I am really excited about my finds this year!

 vintage 1960s dress: desert vintage {tucson, az}

vintage 1960s Salvatore Ferragamo loafers: buffalo exchange 

You can't see them, but I had my favorite little yellow celluloid flower earrings on too...

The dress was a perfect find and color palette for the Easter spirit and I am over the moon about my new purple loafers! Can't wait to see what else I have in my closet to style them with!

toodles~Syd

Black & Yellow

But it's not Wiz Khalifa's jingle I'm talking about......te-he-he!

It's a cute little black & yellow floral printed skirt from the 1950s! Such a sweet piece for Spring!

black lace front cardigan: target

vintage 1950s black and yellow floral print skirt: desert vintage

black ankle strap wedges: buffalo exchange

yellow skinny belt: thrifted

vintage yellow flower celluloid earrings: desert vintage

Golden Garbs- Vision of a Senorita

My long love for the beauty of Mexican and Spanish culture and calendar girls, inspired me to take these pictures yesterday. I was already dressed for the occasion, as this is what I chose to wear to my Father's induction celebration, into the Tucson Musicians Museum, Hall of Fame. What inspired me even more to snap a photo, was the beautiful vision I saw as I stepped out onto the patio for some fresh air. The event took place at the beautiful and luxurious J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort.

If you ever plan to motor west, I suggest you visit this amazing resort. Nestled away from the city and at the foot of the Tucson Mountains. The warm open sky, thousands of saguaro cactus standing still in the breeze, and a backdrop view of panoramic mountains is worth the trip alone. A breathtaking view worthy of it's own linen postcard. This vision is what inspired me to artistically match my dress to the scene, and strike a pose deserving of a vintage Mexican calender girl. This is what I came up with.......

Wardrobe:

vintage 1930's dress: buffalo exchange

1930s inspired black t-strap shoes: mervyn's (3 years ago)

vintage red floral celluloid screw-back earrings: desert vintage

finger-waves and white gardenia hair clip

A few photos from my Dad's award ceremony.....

It was a nice day for us, and my Dad felt very honored to be recognized in the local musical community. I really hope that as Romeo was sitting there watching, and listening to all the great musical talent in the room. He also felt inspired to continue the music gene. His bank breaking drum lessons are worth the chance!

~Syd