Vera Neumann for Target

The iconic artist + designer known her her colorful, bright and cheery patterns and signature lady bug trademark, currently has a reproduction collaboration with Target. I am pretty over the moon about this, hence the fact that I have searched for and collected little vintage treasures with her signature on them for many years. 

xo~Syd

Horse Jockey Style

Inspired by the uniform of the horse jockey. Oh! and of course this sweet little horse jockey pin I found, on a treasure hunt one day. It actually moves from side to side, it’s my favorite!

hat : nordstroms | horse jockey scarf + pin : vintage | b+w turtleneck : h+m | boots : vince camuto |
brown quilted leather gloves : target 

photos by puspa lohmeyer

a new year and a fresh space

Starting off the new year right means having an organized working space. One where you can feel constantly inspired and motivated on a daily basis. Surrounded by the things you love, be it your favorite art work, books, stationary, reminders, or just a pretty bouquet of your first pick of flowers.

It also helps if that space is a pretty one, so here are a few desk and office accessories that I fancy…

Oh! And I think everyone should own a vintage letter opener, just my two sense!
xo~syd

1. eiffel tower thank you cards: graphique de france | 2. letter opener: etsy | 3. art work by my lovely friend: valerie galloway

4. two carat coffee mug: target | 5. desk lamp: land of nod | 6. dachshund letter holder: anthropologie

7. paper weight: kate spade | 8. grace coddington memoir | 9. vase: jonathan adler | 10. pink desk calendar: sugar paper

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!

Would you believe....

That I found these great Vintage reproduction spat boots while buying my toiletries at Target yesterday!

I said I was only going in there to purchase what I needed, but you know a girl has to always sneak a peek in the shoe department. No matter where she is he-he-he!

Low and behold, there were these great boots that quickly caught my eye. I knew the moment I saw them, that they looked just like a pair I had seen in one of my many reference books to Vintage fashion.

Of course, I purchased them and quickly rushed home to try and remember which of my books I had seen them in. That was a task lol! after sifting through the pages of about 6 books. I finally came upon the one......




"Everyday Fashion of the Forties" As Pictured in Sears Catalogs by: JoAnne Olian

I have had this book for quite sometime, it is definitely one of the older ones in my collection. I am not sure if it is still available to purchase. If it is, I recommend every Vintage Enthusiast to have a copy.

On page 10 of this book, in the upper right corner. You will find a pair of boots called the Feminine Spat Shoe. The date shows 1939/1940.

And these are the reproduction ones I found! So similar, wouldn't you agree? And just in time for Fall fashion to boot!

Here is a closer look at the original to compare images. So glad I took a detour to the shoe isle!

xo,

Syd Divine