J.J. Martin

Any woman with an eye for truly good style and a passion for vintage fashion and home decor is a fan of mine. J.J. Martin and I should go on a hunt date together and exchange stories about our vintage clothing scores. That. is. all.  This woman has a fabulous collection of vintage clothing and an apartment (in Milan) full of equally fabulous one of a kind treasures to match. Oh, and did I mention that she has a “thing” for vintage chairs? That was just the icing on the cake for me really….why are we not friends yet?

Her recent interview on the Tales of Endearment blog, just made me feel like I am somehow connected to her from all the way over here in my little corner of the world. Especially, the part where she talks about getting just as excited over finding a $35.00 garage sale piece as she would a vintage couture designer label. It was too perfectly close to home for me. Her eye for mixing vintage clothing with bold patterns + colors in a modern way is impeccable and interesting in every photo I have ever seen her in. Done just right without being over the top, she manages to maintain a very chic aesthetic while going about all of it, and I dig it. I also admire her life history and how she managed to ambitiously pursue her goal to focus on getting where she is today as Editor at Large of Wallpaper Magazine. Inspired.

photos via natalie joos of tales of endearment 

xo~syd

When in doubt, wear red...

Red is perfect for all seasons, but lovely in fall.

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xo~syd

Minted

 spring is around the corner, and it calls for little touches of mint. not all at once of course! here is a fun mix of goodies in mint, to add to your wardrobe for the coming months!

1. phone case : kate spade | 2. handbag : coach | 3. mint watch : a-thread | 4. earrings : kate spade
5. mint circles dress : modcloth | 6. cap toe pumps : j.crew | 7. glasses : modcloth
8. polish : essie | 9. powder compact : clinique

xo~syd

a colorful farewell to summer....

If I am going to say good-bye to the summer season. I am going to make sure I do it with lots of color!

photos by Puspa Lohmeyer

gypsy dress: vintage sixties {black cat vintage}

green espadrilles: old navy

basket tote: target

earrings: vintage fifties

xo~syd

Graphic Patterns

This late sixties maxi dress is one of the favorites that I own. I just love the bright color palette and graphic design together and it fits like a charm too, which just feels good. I hope you all have a sweet little weekend and we will chat again next week!

maxi dress: vintage sixties {buffalo exchange}

black mary jane wedges: urban outfitters

white ball dangle earrings: vintage {black cat vintage}

xo~syd

Sherbert Stripes

Bright colors fill up a summer day in the old pueblo....

crop top: f21

blue 1950s cigarette pants: vintage {desert vintage}

pink wedge sandals: charlotte russe {last summer}

bag: vintage, originally from mexico {desert vintage}

1950s celluloid earrings: vintage {desert vintage}

xo~syd