A Pop of Peach!

The combination of black and white is always a classic and never fails to make everything look good and simply polished!

Sometimes, it longs for a little color in it's life, why not give it a pop of peach?

And of course, then there are the ones that made the Instagram cut!

blouse: f21-thrifted
peach skirt: vintage 1940s- How Sweet it Was Vintage (Tucson, AZ)
polka dot tights: Target
shoes: vintage Ferragamo- thrifted
purse: vintage 1950s- thrifted


xo~Syd

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

Mint with a Cherry on Top!

I love the color combinations of mint green and red together, in fact I love them so much, that combo is also the color palette in my kitchen, at home.

After recently cleaning out my closet and trying to organize items by color. I realized how much the fondness of these colors, reflected in my personal wardrobe as well. So I decided to put together a couple of outfits using some pieces I already had in my closet, and wear them for a few days in a row.....

 I present to you "Mint with a Cherry on Top"

mint green 1950s vintage nylon blouse with lace trim: desert vintage

red & white vintage 1950s polka dot skirt: desert vintage

red bow cinch belt: f21

red t-strap pumps: steve madden

mint green vintage 1950s sailor top dress: desert vintage

red t-strap pumps: steve madden
red vintage bakelite cherry earrings: razzle dazzle vintage

mint green cardigan: target

white & mint green polka dot dress: {made from a 1940s pattern}

red 1950s beaded brooch: desert vintage

red skinny, gold bow buckle belt: thrifted

red mary- jane flats {not shown}

Now I feel like eating a big bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream, with a cherry on top!

xoxo~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

Pink Roses

A cute little 1960s summer dress, green with pink rosebuds all over it, and guess what? It matched my bright pink cork wedges perfectly! While cleaning my closet out last weekend, I also dug out this cute brown leather belt, with a rose embellishment on it. I completely forgot I had it! I thought today would be a good day, to pull it out again.....

green dress with pink roses:vintage 1960s {desert vintage, tucson az}

1970s brown leather belt with rose- {desert vintage, tucson az}

pink cork wedges- {charlotte russe}

assorted wooden bangles- here & there

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

The Fiesta Dress

Cool, comfy and colorful!

Perfect for summer, I love these dresses! I would like to have several, in a rainbow of colors, they are cool (as in airy), comfortable and colorful! Wear them pretty and simple with a pair of colorful flats for a casual look. Or belt it and add a pair of wedges or espadrilles for a little touch of dress-up! They are so versatile and just as pretty as a painting to look at, I think every woman, should own at least one!

mexican floral embroidered dress: desert vintage

tooled leather vintage cinch belt: razzle dazzle vintage

yellow cork wedges- charlotte russe

turquoise cuff- estate sale

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

An affair with the French...

Or rather the French Riviera to be specific....

This post is way overdue! Sooo... after I have my studio some-what back in order and I have come out from under the piles of clothing (21 pieces to be exact), that I styled for this particular show. I have to share with you what I had been working on the last couple months....

The summer runway show took place in late May and was called "Passport." A travel inspired show.  Each Designer or Fashion Stylist, was given the opportunity to create a collection that was inspired by a destination of their choice.

Of course being the nautical and french style nut that I am, my choice was the French Riviera-without hesitation!

There were definitely some amazing pieces in this show! Timeless color palettes of red, white, black & blue, sunny yellow, and stripes were on the brain for days.......Here are some photos from the actual runway.

After all was said and done, I decided these clothes were too much fun to be put away in the archives of runway. Why not pull a few looks to put in an editorial? So here are some beautiful pictures from my nautical fashion spread and some tips on how to pull off this style in chic fashion every summer! You can read "Sail into Summer" here!

*photo: puspa lohmeyer photo assistant: jill lewis fashion styling/ creative director: sydney ballesteros hair/mua: sydney ballesteros location: The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court *Featured in June 2011 Zocalo Magazine

wardrobe: black cat vintage, desert vintage, sydney ballesteros special thanks to kevin lectura, ed smith and jennifer & justin luria

xoxo~Syd