Transition Pieces

Whether you are looking for a Winter frock to perk up your wardrobe until the thaw, a great transition piece for the climate change, or you're stocking up for Spring, this shop update has got you covered!



Rothschild 50s Sapphire Blue Princess Coat, Postage Stamps R&K Originals Geometric Shift In Blue and Brown



Forest Green Silky Disco Wrap Dress, Don't Be A Square Shirtwaist Dress in Navy, Lilac and Pink



Wide Collar Red Cardigan With Pockets and Wood Buttons, Extra Credit Division Sign Print Dress



Teal Bubbles Red Silky Dress, Snow Bunny Pink Taupe Angora Turtleneck Sweater



Leopard Print Fitted Blouse, Reversible Striped Wool 50s Skirt in Blueberry and Plum



Pendleton Red Wool Plaid Blazer, Giraffe and Leopard Print Braided Stretch Belt Large

Also, until I hit 200 sales, feel free to use coupon code "GETMETO200" to save 10% off your purchase!

Shop Preview

I'll be adding a ton of great vintage to the shop over the next week, mostly 50s and 60s; shoes, purses, dresses, tops, and bottoms. If any of these catch your fancy just message me and I'll list it a.s.a.p.! Click on any of the pictures to see larger.

Shop Update: Pretty Things For Spring

I have so many goodies in this shop update! Vivid skirts in classic cuts, soft blouses in pale pastels, lots of tan and light blue for your preppy nautical styles. I also have a few more pairs of shoes, purses, silk blouses, and more to update with next week. But for now, peruse these wares available in the shop right now!



Royal Purple Pencil Skirt with Pockets, Autumn Dusk 40s Cotton Handmade Shirtdress, Classic Skirt in Tan With Side Pleats



Silk Sage Green Sleeveless Button-Up Blouse, Eggshell White Applique Oversized Tank, Robin's Egg Blue Sleeveless Button Down Blouse



Western Buckled Tan Shoes With Low Heel, Size 7, Dooney and Bourke White and Tan Two-Tone Large Leather Handbag, Bisque Basketweave Brazilian Leather Flats Size 7.5



Aquamarine Deadstock Shirt Dress, Cherry Red Linen Pleated Knee-Length Skirt, Delicate Leaves Blue and Black Sleeveless Blouse



Sailor Knots Blue and White Striped Denim Skirt, Roman Knit Long Souvenir Bag With Braided Strap, 40s Inspired Navy Flutter Sleeve Day Dress With Pink Bows

Winter Necessity: Wool Skirts

Last winter the temperatures here dropped to approximately -20 for a slew of days, and a majority of the winter was below zero. Since I was sick of wearing my jeans tucked into boots, and soon jeans in general, I had to rethink my winter clothing defense mechanism. When it got to the point of needing three layers on my legs there was no way I could do any more under my skinny jeans, so I started with bare legs and worked my way up. I learned 2 pairs of tights (one microfiber and one sweater) was a good base, upon which I would build thigh-high socks or legwarmers. But my cute jersey dresses would not be able to help penetrate the windchill, so I needed to rethink my bottoms.

Enter the long, wool pleated skirt. Going past my knees, a usual fashion no-no for little ole me, it has a pleasing equestrian look with fitted or semi-fitted boots, and combined they provide my legs with allover shielding and yet the comfort to bulk up my legs without restricting movement. And they are definitely stylish! You can wear virtually anything with them. I either wear a fitted sweater, a long sleeve tee with a stylish cardigan or blazer, or a dress shirt and a vest. Layering your top half is easy, not so much your legs.

As I am on the hunt for some more of these wardrobe staples for myself, I have found a few lovely ones that I thought I would share with my readers. These are all from Etsy, because vintage is THE way to go for woolens. They're less likely to be a blend and are made so much better. If you live somewhere that gets this cold and wonder what you can wear that is stylish AND warm, look no further!



Olive Green and Tan Vintage Wool Pleated Skirt from Vintage Repeats, Vintage 1950s Nubby Brown Wool Skirt from Small Earth Vintage



vintage 70s Green Wool Pleated Skirt with buckle waist from Upscale Vintage, Sweet Pleats Skirt, 50s wool tweed from She's Fancy



Green Plaid checked Schoolgirl skirt with Pleats from Beta Boutique, Vintage 1970's Honey Scholastic Skirt from Thrush Vintage

Peplum

I was a bit apprehensive about this trend at first. When I started seeing it last spring, it mostly showed its face in too-short neon dress form. Instead of me thinking neo-'40s! I thought '80s hooker! But now that fall wardrobe is all over the place and peplum is still here I am finally able to see it in its classier form, and I am starting to develop a bit of a crush.

To preface, I have never tried on any peplum clothing myself. However, as a short, top-heavy girl who wants everything super fitted except around my lower stomach, this style seems ideal. I think that, since it's tailored but not allover snug, this is a style that I can imagine looking good on every body type. It's certainly a welcome change of draping to the pregnant-looking sloppy empire waist on so many shirts!

To begin, here are a few finds with a classic '40s vibe. Some of these are vintage (but from the '70s and '80s), and the newer items really adhere to the neutral/tailored variety.



Peplum Knit Skirt. $13.80, Forever 21.



Vintage EMMA Tan Black Peplum Dress. $40, brownbagvintage on etsy.



Vintage 1970s Mustard Autumnal Boater Dress. $45, greatestfriend on etsy.



Austin Reed Plaid Peplum Jacket. $169, amazon.com

What follows are some modern takes on the peplum silhouette. I like the unconventional colours/patterns and neat little details, such as the bows, buttons and pleating that make these look fresh.



Geometric Vintage Crescent Moon Dress. $32, lovesmenot on etsy.



Polaire Vest. $118, Anthropologie.




Cafe Peplum Sweater. $34, Forever 21.





Tie Front Sweater Dress. $32, Forever 21.

There were even more peplum styles on various garments I found; from subtle curves on a jacket to a long, exaggeratedly draped skirt. They are everywhere now, and since you are bound to find something in this cut in your price range and style be sure to look around.