Simply Mod

Since we have been on the subject of mod lately….. I just have to share with you, this favorite little vintage dress of mine! Really, all I need are the sleeves on this dress and nothing else.

photos | puspa lohmeyer

dress | vintage sixties, boots | nordstroms 

xo~syd

mod for matchbook

I am so thrilled to share with you the most recent editorial, that myself and talented crew of artists contributed to the lovely pages of Matchbook Magazine. I present to you Doll Face, a mod inspired fashion story. You can view the full story on pages 43-59 of this charming glossy!

Creative Director + Stylist: Sydney Ballesteros | Creative Direction + Photography: Puspa Lohmeyer | Model: Jessaca Haag | Makeup: Tangie Duffey | Hair: Raul Mendoza

in the mood for mod...

Black and white, simple and mod, comfortable and warm.

That was my outfit for the day, as we explored the town of Prescott, AZ.  On a location shoot for the December issue of Black Cat Vintage (stay tuned...). Before we left, we decided to mix a little work with play and head out for a bite to eat, and a visit to the local antique stores. I love exploring other towns, and whenever I have the chance, it is a must that I come back home with a little treasure (or two) from a local shop. 

Here is what I wore, as we strolled around the quaint little northern Arizona town of Prescott. The golden leaves were falling off the trees and the air outside, was brisk and chilly- perfect!

cream leather mini dress: vintage {buffalo exchange}

black turtleneck + sweater tights: target

cream mary jane strap heels: vintage sixties {black cat vintage}

xo~syd

ten timeless coats

Investing in a good coat is something every lady must do! I must admit, coats are a bit of a fixation of mine. I start longing to wear them right about August, (totally inappropriate for my homeland of Arizona).  I just love the cozy feeling of bundling up under a coat and sipping on a cup of joe; while headed out for a day of treasure hunting or book store hopping. Not to mention, in a hurry, if you have the right coat on, it can just pull everything together beautifully (instant gratification!). Sometimes, it doesn’t even matter what you are wearing underneath. Vintage coats are a lovely staple, unique and fun to add to a growing collection, plus they are still very easy to find in good condition. However, if you are looking to invest in a new coat with vintage appeal, here are ten chic and timeless coats that I have had my eye on this fall! 

one/two/three/four/five/six/seven/eight/nine/ten

~syd