Summer Solstice

Wheewh! It's been hot this weekend. Nevertheless Nate and I went to Sunrift Adventures and bought some bikes so we can do some trail riding! My sweetie was nice enough to snap some outfit pics of me while we were out. This dress was for sale in CarlaSue Vintage for several months but I thought it was such a shame that it was just sitting on a rack collecting dust all summer so I decided to keep it...ooooops. I mixed navy and black accessories (I love breaking fashion "rules") for this outfit. I have another black and navy outfit I'm dying to share! Hopefully soon. Hope everyone stays cool!

1950s Dress: CarlaSue Vintage

60s raffia clutch: Hey Roxanne Vintage

Hat and shoes from Target.

Photos by my sweet husband.

This dress is a fantastic number made by Loomtogs- something about it is so timeless and I love it! Loomtogs specialized in women's sportswear; this dress definitely has an easy quality about it. The fabric is glazed cotton- glazing was a popular technique in the 1950s-60s and makes the fabric wrinkle resistant (and yes, it really is practically wrinkle free!)

Biltmore Estate

I went up to the Biltmore Estate with my friend Emily of Great Glen Vintage today to see a period movie costume display! It was gorgeous. My favorite pieces were definitely the gowns Keira Knightley wore in The Duchess. We both wore pieces from Kate Dinatale Vintage that we bought last weekend at Native Clique, a new fun vintage festival in downtown Greenville.

Emily's outfit:

50s Swirl Dress: Kate Dinatale Vintage

80s Clutch: CarlaSue Vintage

Sarah's outfit:

60s Top: Kate Dinatale Vintage

Skirt: self-made

Box Purse: Kate Dinatale Vintage

A Match Made in Heaven

 It's such a beautiful day today! Perfect weather for debuting this outfit. I found this 50s teal knit sportswear top at the thrift store a few weeks ago and started searching for the perfect skirt to go with it. I couldn't believe it when I found this amazing 1950s skirt from Two Old Beans! It is the PERFECT match! Seriously, it was just too easy.

This outfit is pretty comfortable but still stylish. I've come up with a very simple recipe for summertime outfit success: take a cotton dress or skirt and top, add wedges or leather flats, finish off with a hat and bam! This is the perfect vintage modern balance for me in everyday life. Also THIS BAG goes with everything. A bit of a splurge(graduation gift from my parents years ago!) but worth every penny.

Top: vintage 50s

 50s Skirt: Two Old Beans

Bag: Kenneth Cole