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Peplum

May 7, 2012 by archivesvintage · 4 Comments

If you’ve opened up a fashion magazine in the last few months, you’ve likely heard that peplums are “in” right now. While they are making themselves known, perhaps for the first time to today’s stylish ladies, they have made their way in and out of fashion dating back to the days of ancient Greece!

It drives me a little crazy (okay, more than a little) when something becomes trendy for a season, and everyone jumps on board without deciding if it works for them…or even bother to find out exactly what it is. I’ve been seeing many a stray ruffle being referred to as a peplum these days.

pep·lum/ˈpepləm/

Noun:

A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman’s jacket, dress, or blouse.

This 1940s cranberry rayon dress was plucked from my shop inventory, as it has a few stains and spots I couldn’t lift. It’s a little big on me, and floral dresses typically aren’t my thing, but this has been my go-to dress on warmer days! And yes – I do love it’s tiered peplum waist…trendy or not!

wearing: 40s dress, vintage // belt, thrifted vintage // shoes, korkease

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Best of the Worst: 2011

January 2, 2012 by archivesvintage · 12 Comments

Well, well. Another year has come and gone…some great and not so great blog photos were taken. Keeping in tradition, here is my second annual bloopers post! Presented (mostly) without comment:

DOG, INTERRUPTED
Atlas tries to steal the show.

TRYING SOMETHING NEW
Sometimes a new angle or pose leads to a good photo…sometimes.

CLUMSY
I fell twice this year trying to take photographs of myself. Once was caught on camera, the other resulted in a scraped up hand.

UGLY FACE, ETC.
Self explanatory.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST
Veronika was taking my outfit shots, and since I was wearing a twirly skirt, she told me to do some twirls. I got a bit carried away, and my skirt twirled up, well….farther than I think any of us liked. You can see it all in my face.

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Stack It Up

August 31, 2011 by archivesvintage · 22 Comments

You all know by now I tend to steer away from trends and aim for classic rather than of the moment. That doesn’t mean I won’t embrace the occasional passing fad, but you won’t see me in a color blocked* outfit with pink ombre hair in Jeffery Campbell shoes anytime soon**.

I’ve been a bracelet junkie for as long as I can remember; my collection is embarrassingly expansive. However, I tend to wear one or two at a time. What better way to make good use of them than to wear a bunch all at once?! I’m loving the stacked bracelet trend happening right now. (And no, I won’t call it an “arm party” because it’s not a party if cocktails aren’t involved).

JewelMint asked if they could send me a few pieces from their site, and when I laid eyes on this bronze zipper bracelet, my little heart went pitter patter. This zipper bracelet really cinches this combo for me, and I’ve been wearing this entire set non-stop for days! When it comes to stacking bracelets, my formula requires two things:

1. Mix vintage and modern

2. The more textures and patterns involved, the better

Bracelets: JewelMint, vintage, F21

*It’s just wearing two colors, people! I don’t understand how this is a “thing”.

**There’s nothing wrong with trying out trends, just be sure to make them your own! :)

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The Doldrums

August 4, 2011 by archivesvintage · 14 Comments

I’ve totally hit the summer doldrums. Vacation is over, it’s the hottest month of the year, I’m over my summer clothes, am miserably money poor (but life rich?), and wonderful, chilly fall seems so close but sooooo far away. First world problems, eh?

How do you all power through the last weeks of summer?

Wearing: Dress – Vintage, Shoes – MIA, Belt – Gift, Bracelets – Vintage, JewelMint via giveaway from MoneySmartFashion and F21. Why: Werkin.

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Old Habits Just Don’t Die

July 22, 2011 by archivesvintage · 11 Comments

One year ago TO THE DAY (!), I wrote a post titled “Old Habits Die Hard” about my packing perils for a trip to the U.P., as it is affectionately called. Once again we are off on our annual adventure to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

Last year I packed too many fancy things, and not enough casual stuff. I made a mental note of that and ASSURED myself I wouldn’t binge-pack this time around. But let’s be real, here – I am who I am. A girl who loves pretty dresses, and more importantly OPTIONS. Having a variety of garments to choose from is essential, especially when the weather up there will run between summer and fall temps.

Not only do I need options to be properly dressed for the weather….we’re also going to the RODEO. Yes, for serious. I mind wrestled for several seconds (ok, definitely minutes….but definitely not all week) about packing a crinoline to toss under a skirt for the occasion. In the end, I decided in such a small town, I would already be overdressed in a summer dress and wedges on a regular day….it’s best not to show up looking like the city girl donning her rodeo costume. But fear not – my cowgirl boots are packed. Of course.