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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Viva La Vintage!!

Dorothea's Closet gets its inspiration from the owner's grandmother. If that wasn't already adorable enough, check out their site!

---<3 http://www.dorotheasclosetvintage.com/

xo TIW

Sunday, January 15, 2012

This Italian term means "the beautiful figure" and it is what Italian women strive for everyday while still being able to recognize the little joys of life. Always treat yourself. You deserve it.

Ciao Ciao,

xo TIW

Flapper is Back

Okay, here's a bit of a history lesson. The Jazz Age was on the rise and so was the 'Flapper' image of the 1920's. This fashion statement of the decade rolled around after the first world war was over along with the flu pandemic of 1918. The dog days were over and women let it be known through their fashion. It was a way women could celebrate winning their right to vote and their youthful beauty all at once. They chopped their hair off and put on bright make up to personify their celebration.

The Flapper is identified with a loose fitting dress with a drop waist. Give or take the tassels and the feathers, Flapper was not partial to sexy or even flattering. The female figure in Flapper didn't allow for curves whatsoever. The reason being was sewing machines were easy to come by and making clothes at home saved women a lot of money after the war. Since less tailoring was involved women could still be trendy while making their clothes at home. All women were glamor queens in this particular decade.

I think it might be coming back in Spring 2012 fashion.

Best,

TIW

modern flapper girl:

All images were borrowed off Pinterest.com and Google. Hubpages.com, thanks for the knowledge!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Is Flapper Back? 1920's fashion in todays society. Stay tuned! XO TIW

Monday, October 3, 2011

Oh Hey! Thanks Facebook!

http://www.senseofashion.com/
I came across this little ditty when I was checking up on some friends. This site covers it all girls. Enjoy but be careful, the vintage link looks smashing.

xo TIW

Reasonable priced dresses to choose from:

Prefect if the indian summer strikes this fall. Dress up or down.

Gotta school function or girls night out in the city? Go for it.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Free People Goes to Venezia

Venice, Italy has streets of water and is also home to one of the biggest masquerades in the world. Every corner you turn there are welcoming stores filled with handmade masks of every color. The little city of Venice is full of romance and tranquility but mostly character. Having just come from a northern tour of Italy, Venice was one of my favorite weekend getaways. Yesterday, I walked into the Clarendon Free People store and their Venice May 2011 catalog caught my attention. I saw the canals and the Italian men standing on their gondolas wearing navy and white stripes. That was perfect for the background of a Free People shoot. Take a look at some Venetian love by Free People.

Ciao bella!
xo TIW

Free People's Guide to Venice:
http://blog.freepeople.com/2011/08/free-people-guide-to-venice/

The Catalog:
http://www.freepeople.com/catalog-aug-11-catalog/?cm_sp=Blog-_-Q22011-_-110805guidetovenice

My favorite photos I snapped in Venice :)