There Will Always Be A Lace In My Heart

I just love this outfit combination.  I wore it to church on Sunday, and was so glad that I wore these shoes because I helped my Momma in the nurshery and was running around with a whole bunch of little babies!

This dress is from my Great Aunt Nancy, and when I saw it I fell in love! It is so darling, and even though it is a little bit large on me I love the cut and the details in the lace are gorgeous! I love it so much, and this dress with the collar has quickly become one of my favorite looks. 

I didn't want to over do the outfit by adding too much jewlery, but I couldn't resist adding these little avon cameo earrings. They are so feminine and sweet, and they almost look as if they should be vintage (alas, they are from 1994). I love old avon jewlery. Some of it is so beautiful, and it always makes me think of my Grandma when I wear it. 

I love how the gloves, collar, and beehive inspired hair all add up together to make this outfit look so mod. 

Outfit Details: Cameo Earrings- thrifted (originally from avon and you can purchase some here), Collar- Vintage present from Mom, Dress- Aunt Nancy, Gloves- Vintage, Bracelet- present from my Sister, Shoes- Aunt Jenner

I'm trying to be like twiggy, because I did my eye makeup similar to how she had hers, but  it didn't work very well...

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness. - Proverbs 31: 25-26

Wonderland

  Isn't the background of these pictures simply stunning?! The other day the whole family went out for a picnic at the lake, and while we were packing up my sister quickly took these for me. She said that for some reason this outfit reminded her of Alice in Wonderland. Perhaps it is the blue skirt with the petticoats?

 I thought this outfit was divine, and perfect for the weather. Even though it was hot all of the layers were thin enough that I stayed cool, and the hat provided the perfect amount of shade!

Outfit Details: Hat- Thrifted, Crochet Collar- Made by me, Lace Jacket- Sewn by my Grandmama Maddie, Top- Thrifted, Skirt- From My Momma, Petticoat- Thrifted (I still can't believe my luck!), Shoes- Aunt Jenner, Pearl Bracelet- Claires

I absolutely love this quote, and isn't this printout from Bitsy Creations just darling! 

Pinch Me!

Someone please pinch me because I must be dreaming! Today I went thrift store shopping with my family and some family friends, and I cannot believe what I found. Am on cloud nine feeling so happy and thankful. Well enough talking- let my finds speak for themselves...

First off I found this darling vintage evening purse. It is a shimmery gold and has small pearls sewn into the top. The clasp and chain are also gold... and it was only $1!

Next are these two gorgeous petticoats! They are both vintage beauties, and are in perfect condition! I have another which is slightly puffier, but I only wear it on special occasions because of how fragile it is. These two will be put to good use! The one above is fuller and more crisp, which will make for the perfect petticoat to twirl in. The one below is also full, but less poofy. The lace trim is simply precious, and I am sure this will become a staple of my wardrobe. The petticoats were only $2.75 each. WHAT! Yes, I wrote that correctly! For $5.50 I bought two vintage petticoats while a  petticoat at Modcloth ranges from $52.99 to $59.99 (and that isn't even talking about the pricing of a vintage petticoat at Modcloth) !

And these are the find of the day. A almost fainted when I saw these! They are so gorgeous, and in perfect condition. When I saw them in the glass case I began frantically motioning, and I was so impatient to get them that I was considering breaking the glass!! They are gorgeous,fit perfectly, and I am so in love that I could go on and on!

When I saw the price for these beauties I swore that I must be seeing things! They must have been priced incorrectly! But no, my eyes were not playing tricks on me. Each of the hats was marked only $1. I was so happy, and as soon as the associate handed them to me I clutched them to my chest and didn't even want to let go so they could be purchased! 

I am sooo happy! For $8.50 I got a vintage purse, two vintage petticoats, and two vintage hats. 

That is a dream come true if I ever saw one! 

Moroni 7:45 And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Rosie

Another 1940's inspired look... It must be the old movies that I have been watching, but I can't help wanting to dress like those amazing wartime women. This outfit is a modern twist on Rosie the Riveter. 

The denim on denim, polka dot scarf, and boots seemed perfect for what Rosie would be wearing to work now...

Outfit Details- Scarf- Thrifted (Vintage and from Italy!), Top- Garage Sale, Belt-??, Pants- Target, Boots- Kohls (Birthday present from Grandma and Grandpa Edgar)  

Once again I tried Victory Rolls, this time parted down the center, and they worked so much better than the other day. My pesky bangs though- they are still in the way! I don't know what to do with the things!! Any suggestions on what to do with long unmanagable bangs, they would be greatly appreciated! 

This photograph of a real Rosie was absolutely perfect, and was my outfit inspiration for this look. Even our polka dot shirts match! The women on the 1940's were so amazing. They were doing hard things- things that had never been expected of women before. They stepped up, took the challenge, and changed the future for women. They were feminine and strong- I mean really, who looks this perfect doing that kind of work?!

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This is what I did in my Rosie gear. I painted my bedside table to a shabby chic light green, and I adore how it looks! Just one room has lightened my room so much, and I love it! Lately I have been redecorating my room and trying to finish it, so you may be seeing a lot of refurbished furniture and decorations in the near future :)  

Also- I loooooovvvvveeee this quote. I am so thankful for the love my Savior has for me! 

  "Life has its share of some fear and some failure. Sometimes things fall short, don't quite measure up. Sometimes in both personal and public life, we are seemingly left without strength to go on. Sometimes people fail us, or economies and circumstances fail us, and life with its hardship and heartache can leave us feeling very alone. 
"But when such difficult moments come to us, I testify that there is one thing which will never, ever fair us. One thing alone will stand the test of all time, of all tribulation, all trouble, and all transgression. One thing only never faileth- and that is the pure love of Christ. 
"... Only the pure love of Christ will see us through. It is Christ's love which suffereth long, and is kind. It is Christ's love which is not puffed up nor easily provoked. Only his pure love enables him-and us- to bear all things, believe all things, hope all things, and endure all things."
-Elder Jeffery R. Holland

I Left My Heart In Paris

Bonjour! I love outfits like these- the ones that are so easy to wear, and you can just whip them together extremely quickly and easily! I especially love this outfit because it was so 'frenchy'. My Mom's name is Pari, so she has always told us that she loves Paris because we are hers- we are Pari's. I have always loved that, and loved France. Hopefully someday I will be able to travel there! 

The day we took these photos was sooooo miserably HOT! I was sooo thankful that I was wearing a skirt, and so thankful that there was a breeze (even though it was hot air...). I don't know if you can tell, but in the photographs I was not in the best of moods, and neither was my photographer! We were both so cussed hot, and all we wanted was to be out of the sun. We seriously whipped these photos out in about 2 minutes that scurried back inside where it was air conditioned! 

Outfit Details- Hat- Christmas Present, Necklace- Claire's (I actually got it on one of their HUGE sales and it was only $1!!), Shirt- T.J. Maxx, Skirt- Down East Basics, Shoes- Target, Sunglasses- Target (Actually Katie got these for me and we now have matching sunnies! They were only $1, and the sides are polka dotted!) 

 And Because it is so hard to see in the outfit photographs here is a photo of my darling little necklace-

Doctrine and Covenants 88:125 -And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond ofcharity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace.

What’s Buzzin’, Cousin?

The other day I wrote about Victory Rolls and how much  I love the  look, so today I tried it... And oh my heavens- It is so hard to do with bangs! They get in the way so much with this hair style! They are too short to add to an existing victory roll or make their own, too long to leave down, and all together awkward! As you can tell I tried to pin them back as best as I could, but even in these photographs they are falling out a little bit. Even though my bangs were extremely troublesome the hair style did turn out very sweet. I couldn't get the Rolls as high on my head as I wanted (again my bangs were causing problems) so I added this darling green hat. I adore this hat, and it has quite the history, but that is for another time. 

Outfit Details: Dress- Vintage (thrifted), Skirt- T.J. Maxx, Gloves-Vintage (Christmas present), Shoes- Garage Sale (originally from Payless), Pearl Necklace- Vintage (Estate Sale), Hat- Vintage 

Hopefully you loved this 1940's inspired look as much as I did! (And hope fully next time I do my hair in Victory Rolls it works a little bit better...) 

Oh- I also wanted to start back up my spiritual/uplifting thoughts at the end of my posts.

Doctrine and Covenants 88:40 For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things.

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(Background from Shabby Blog, I added the quote) 

Victory Rolls

Aren't these photographs about Victory Rolls absolutely darling! I have been longing to try the styling for some time and I think that looking at at these photographs has pushed me over the edge. Perhaps in the next outfit post I will have my very own 1940/1950's Victory Rolls...
I love how fun, yet elegant the style is, especially when paired with some red lips.
Hopefully it works with my bangs!

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Butterfly Loves Snapdragon actually has a tutorial showing how she did her hair like this here.

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1940's Inspired

Lately I have felt so inspired by the elegant looks of the 1940's. I love how simple the look turned out, but it still looks so classy! That's one of my favorite parts of that time period. The style was so simple during the time surrounding World War 2, yet it is so beautiful!  

I actually threw together this look while I was running late- and I love how it turned out. I've been wanting to wear this blouse with the plaid skirt for a while, but I felt that the combination was a little bit too 'school teacher'. The jacket added just the right amount of change for it to come together perfectly. 

This outfit was way too warm for the day that I wore it! It was alright when I was inside the air-conditioned car, store, and house, but as soon as I stepped outside I was dying.

(Sorry for my messed up bangs. I didn't notice until the later pictures, but it was a little too warm for me to have any desire to go back out and fix the first ones... I suppose that it did look alright for morning hair done without a mirror)

My makeup (conveniently done in the car) was also inspired by the 40's. The winged liner and red lips with a natural looking blush tied the look together perfectly. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday! 

Outfit Details: Blouse- from my beautiful Aunt Nancy, Jacket- Aunt Jenner (I have the most wonderful and generous Aunts! ♥), Skirt- T. J. Maxx, Shoes- Garage Sale (originally from Payless, but I love the vintage vibe) 

My Inspiration

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I adore how timeless all of these women look! Some of the women sport manicures that match their lipstick, others have such darling hats, and the gloves look so effortless and perfect! Oh and the hair!!

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Isn't this young woman simply darling! I just wish I knew her story! 

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Aren't both of these girls just wonderful! Everything from the hair to the gloves is styled to perfection. The girl on the right was actually who inspired me to wear my jacket with the blouse. I love how stylish the two girls look together and wish that I had a photograph of my best friend and I so elegantly posed out and about! 

Speaking of best friends head over to Katie's blog Red Photography to see some pictures of Natalia from our recent photo shoot.