Cheap Thrills

Rule of thumb, of course, is to invest in classic pieces that can be worn season after season. In general I agree with this, though I've been lucky enough to thrift some high quality pieces very inexpensively. Nevertheless, sometimes a girl finds a trend that really catches her eye or feels a few new pieces might perk up the existing ones in her closet. Being the natural bargain hunter I am, I've compiled a few goodies to spruce up your wardrobe while being kind to the ole wallet (everything here is $20 US or under!).



left to right... Curtain Tights from Hansel From Basel, $18; French Dots Slipper Socks from Sock Theory, $10; Bow Diggity Tee from Modcloth, $19.99; Fashion Chain Necklace from Old Navy, $14.50; Cheetah Print Oxfords from Forever 21, $19.80; Contrast Color And Metallic Striped Skirt from Forever 21, $17.80.

Good (Shop) News, Everyone!

Now that I have the internet back I can finally share all my good shop news with you! Firstly, I have at long last added my new headbands to Branchbound! Take a look:



Avye, Adiel



Madelief (Sold!), Braith

Madelief was sold to no other than Karen of Small Earth Vintage! I'm so excited to see pictures of her in it! Not to worry, though, I plan to make some similar styles of headbands with those circles. Any colours you'd like to see? Also, the Adeil headband is made of white lace I have a lot of so I can dye it almost any colour. It's perfectly customizable!

I have also reached 100 sales in my vintage shop! This calls for a celebration...stay tuned! ;)

And, last but certainly not least, I have some great news...

Slubird Vintage will be selling at Vintage Heaven in Chicago on July 3rd!

Vintage Heaven is an event where different vintage vendors set up shop in a gallery space in Wicker Park. I know a few people who have done it and loved it, and the people who run it are super nice. It's Saturday, July 3rd from 12-6. If you are around I would love it if you stopped by and said hello!

Wardrobe Remix for 05.19.10

grey peter pan collar sack dress - H&M
red belt - Knee Deep Vintage
Candy Maize II ring - courtesy of LuShae Jewelry
teal tights - We Love Colors
black leather flats - Target



I just realized this is the debut of my vintage eyeglasses! They are cat eye, from the 50s. I love them so much! And I got really really nice lenses for them so I want to wear them all the time. Please forgive my gross sleepy face, though. I'm still getting 5 hours of sleep a night. Too much to do!

I wanted to be comfy so I wore this grey sack dress. Since it's so billowy and short it begs for colourful accessories, as you can tell by how often I wear this thing. Little black dress? Pfft. Little GREY dress. I like the way the red goes with the tights from We Love Colors, I was worried I'd look too superhero or something. But I think just the little touch of red is just the thing, and the tights make the dress look really mod.







I also really love my new ring from LuShae Jewelry. I've been wearing this every day since I got it. I was worried the stones might get damaged from all the work I do with my hands but this thing looks like it just came out of the box! This is my favourite kind of ring; unique with a bit of bling but still nice and flat. They have a bunch of other things I really liked, too, and even my brother liked this ring!

In other news, my apartment is coming along. We started painting last night (don't worry, I changed out of my cute outfit first!). Here's a crappy cell phone pic of my new bedroom colour:



I'm accenting with red, dark blue, grey, and white. What do you think?

I leave for New York City tomorrow morning! I have a pretty full schedule at this point but feel free to toss some recommendations my way! I'll try to pre-write a Friday Links post for tomorrow but otherwise I might not update until I get back. Then I pack up and move next weekend. I can't wait for it to be June, jeez, maybe then I can get some sleep!

Shop Update: A Dressy Affair

Oh moppets, I'm so horrible at posting where I update my shop! My store is at 75 items now, and I still have a decent pile of things to photograph and list when I get back (going to Lawrence tonight to be with my love). While I have been adding all kinds of things to the shop, I'm all about dresses. This (belated) update is all the cute dresses I've added since last I shared. Also, don't let the dress form fool you, these dresses come in all sizes! I have a lot of larger sizes lately, too.



Navy and White Striped and Houndstooth Plus Size Mini Dress, Red and White Sleeveless Polka Dot Apron Sundress



Buttercream Pale Yellow Dolly Day Dress With Rolled Collar, Refreshing Mint Zip-Front Day Dress With White Polka Dots



Earthy Urbanite Brown, Tan and Blue Barkcloth Mod Dress With Sheer Sleeves, Rosemary's Lime 60s Paisley Arabesque Green Linen Sundress



Lemonade Stand Yellow Gingham Cotton Belted Shirtdress, Peter Pan Collar Black and Brown Floral 60s Shirtdress

UO Spring Part 2: Gimme Gimme GIMME!

A few years ago I was really indifferent towards Urban Outfitters. I would look at their products and think "wow, all of these things are really ugly, unflattering, and the few pieces I like are really expensive." But in the last year or so, I gotta tell you, they have been ON. POINT. I have coveted almost every blouse and dress they have sold and for the first time ever am thinking of laying down some serious coin for their garments. I mean, wow, look at these classic-yet-modern pieces from their Spring collection. I am dying (dying!) over that open backed dress...





I love the purple/blue/ivory/tan/black colour palate lately and I am thinking that may be my summer colour scheme.

And let's not forget shoes! Cut-outs, heel bows, and t-straps? Neutral colours? Check check check check. I can't tell you how much I love tan and nude shoes for Spring and Summer.

Blue and Green Dresses

After much searching and agony I found the blue and green patterned dress of my dreams. Everything I found was too long, too big, too small, too expensive, or a weird fabric...but lo and behold, this baby is mine:



I haven't gotten it yet, so hopefully it lives up to the hype, but I'm hopeful. I love blue and green together, especially on vintage pieces. And no colours seem to usher spring in better; with promises of green grass and blue sky mimicked in the lovely patterns I feel a warm breeze just looking at it!

Since I already found my needle in the haystack (hoping and praying), I offer you some of my favourite finds that while not quite perfect for me might be your ideal frock.



from heidihodge on Etsy



from
AstralBoutique on Etsy



from peaceandloveck on Etsy



from 1stlove on Etsy



from SmallEarthVintage on Etsy



from FabGabs on Etsy



from craftycrowvintage on Etsy

Cut Me Out

As the mercury is finally beginning to crawl up the thermometer I am getting so excited about Spring shoes. I am so sick of wearing boots every day, I want my ankles to be free! Lately I've been finding myself drawn to cut-out oxfords and heels. I guess the holes are kind of a "Yeah, so what?" to the elements? That and they just look really cool. I want more statement shoes, I think. Take a look at these beauts from all over the internet (just click on the link and it will take you to the page!):

Wardrobe Remix for 01.29.10 and 02.03.10

I did warn all of you that once it got cold I would wear the same two wool skirts every day, right? Well, luckily it's a little milder this year and I have acquired more wool skirts so I can now rotate between 6 different skirts. And more pairs of boots. Fun! But still limiting. I have a uniform and I cannot wait until I can experiment with colours and layers for style only, not for comfort. I did spice things up on Friday by breaking out a vest I had only worn one other time since I got it (with pants! Shocking!):



creme blouse - Huzzah Vintage
black vest - thrifted
grey herringbone wool skirt - thrifted
black wool stockings - warmlegwear.com
bronze flats - Target

This was pretty much my uniform last year, however. I had a vest that was more ill-fitting that I wore at least once a week with a solid black long sleeve blouse and a grey wool pencil skirt. Quel boring, n'est pas? Still, stylishly boring. The muted colours aren't always my bag, though. I do love this blouse I got from Gina, though, it is just what my wardrobe needed. I wish I got a close-up of the sweet details like the pearl buttons and tiny bits of lace.



navy boyfriend cardigan - thrifted
blue plaid t-shirt - Contempo Casuals (Wet Seal now? I've had this shirt for almost half my life!)
ivory wool skirt - thrifted
thick navy stockings - Nordstrom Rack I think
grey Steve Madden "Intyce" boots - jildor.com

Today I protested the cold by wear only one long sleeve layer (!) and only one layer of stockings (!!). What a rebel I am. I also wanted a little colour and lightness to my outfit. Please ignore my crazy hair; sometimes when it is freshly washed it looks like a wig. And also, there is Seymour! He was perched right there as I set up the camera. Fresh.

I hope to update again before this weekend, but if not it is because I will be in Madison this weekend! I haven't been in 10 years, I am excited. Work gave me four days off work this week so I am taking advantage and spending Saturday through Monday in the land of cheese. If anyone has any restaurant/bar/museum/shop recommendations for me for Madison do tell!

Fashion: Aviary Style

No matter how well you know me, I should think either way you have gathered that I love birds. My moniker on many websites is "slubird," others, such as this blog, it's "tzipporit," which is Hebrew for "little bird." I have many bird pins, necklaces, figurines, and artwork around my house. Even, in art school, I made two different bird-themed books.

But I digress a bit. Lately I have seen a rise in aviary fashion: peacocks, owls, feathers, etc. I have compiled a smattering of pieces featuring our fine feathered friends.



Owl t-shirt from Urban Outfitters, pink feather tunic and cygnet swimsuit from Anthropologie, owl and toucan earrings from Forever21, bird on a wing dress from 13 Bees on Etsy, bird wrap skirt from Pawson Vintage on Etsy, blue peacock feather tights from Mod Cloth.

Mod Cloth Sale

Mod Cloth has a great sale section these days. If I were you I'd take a peek. The following are some items I wouldn't mind having in my closet. Each picture will take you to the listing!







Ahhhh I want that romperrrr! Why is my size sold out?! Why! :(

A Long-Awaited Shop Update

I have been waiting to post this stuff for over a month, but with the holidays and all it kept getting delayed by more pressing matters in what little free time I had. I just finished the last of them today so without further ado:



Navy Blue Long Sleeve Shirt Dress with Purple Buttons, Winter White Cable Knit L.L. Bean Cotton Cardigan



Rapunzel Golden Yellow Blouse With Braided Neckline, Jade Green Long Sleeve Wiggle/Career Dress




60s Periwinkle Floral Belted Shirt Dress, Grand Hotel Black Knit Sweater Dress with Lace Collar




White and Raspberry Pleat-Front 60s Blouse and Skirt Dress, Sweetheart Ivory Long-Sleeve Bolero With Assymmetrical Buttons, Lace



Black Leather Flat Pirate Boots Size 7, Brown Vegan Faux Leather Oxford Booties Size 8 (relisted!)

This, however, is nothing compared to what I got today for the shop. Eight pairs of shoes, dresses, skirts, sweaters, blouses, and more. And a few odds and ends I haven't listed yet. Holy moly. Stay tuned for that, it will probably come in multiple updates over the next month or so (hoping for less, but let's be realistic). I also STILL have a bunch of hats...is anyone actually interested? Somehow I get the feeling nobody will buy them...I don't know. Thoughts?