I Don't Golf

I Don't Golf

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Shirt- Thrifted
Sweater Vest- Target
Skirt- Forever21
Shoes-Target
Sunglasses- Forever21
Head Scarf- Garage Sale

This picture makes me think of someone who is trying to avoid the paparatzi!

                When it comes to golfing there is no doubt about it, I can admit that I am the worst golfer on earth! For that reason I have willingly accepted the position of being a driver of the gold cart; I mean seriously, who wouldn’t want to just drive around a gold course for a day (even if the gold cart doesn’t go near fast enough)?

                Last Sunday we went golfing for my Dad’s 50th birthday, and granted, while we only go golfing once or twice a year, it is usually a fun day, even if I am just a spectator. However, if I have no choice but to go along on those family outing I might as well embrace those rare golfing days to have fun in putting together a fabulous old fashioned golfing ensemble!

At The Heart Of Nature

At The Heart Of Nature

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Dress: Plato's Closet (Heritage 21)

I had a simply splendid time today with the lovely Asten Davis of Jane of All Trades, as she allowed me to impose upon her photographing skills and snap some pictures (before we had class) of me for this post. I have been missing many a day of capturing my ensembles from either feeling uninspired, or not wanting to put up with the hassel of taking my own pictures. Thankfully today was different!

I cannot tell you how wonderful it was, from the "almost" fall weather, to the greenery around me, to the most perfect dress and hair, or to the BEST pictures I have had in awhile. While the rest of today might have been filled with loads of homework and preparations for dinner, it was the knowledge that I had beautiful pictures and a post to write that got me to the place I am now, sitting in a chair and stairing at the screen before me, feeling inspired. 

This picture is a bit blurry but I just pretend that it is all part of the art, especially since I love the picture to much, but then again if you squint your eyes it looks clear:)

Sweater: Minnie's Menagerie (Grandmothers) 

Now, where should I go from here? I suppose I might as well tell you dear readers about my favorite pieces from this outfit. First of all, the mustard sweater that was a treasure from my grandmother is absolutely to die for! Most people might abhor the color, but I on the other hand LOVE it, and honestly wish I could somehow wear a smidgen of it every day:) Nonetheless, it went splendidly with this dress because it just so happened that the dress had hearts that were the same color. 

Traveling now to one of my favorite dresses in my collection and such a treasure at that. I picked this dress up at a resale store we have around here called Plato's Closet (it is where college kids can bring their clothes and get a little extra cash). Normally all they have is modern styles that I do not typically wear, but every once and awhile providence has its way and I find a perfect piece. The interesting part about this dress is that it is not even vintage but gives off all the ares of a dress straight from the 40's. It is actually a Forever 21 dress from their brand Heritage 21 (which tends to sometimes be vintage). At first I was hesitant to purchase the dress because it is a sheer fabric and was missing the liner, but the dress was calling out my name and I couldn't turn a deaf ear to it's pleas. It is now one of my favorites, plus, it has colorful hearts all over the fabric which just makes me happy!:)

Apart form the perfect dress, I decided to curl my hair for the first time in awhile which made the day and  my ensemble even more inspiring. I have greatly missed that 40's look with curls and victory rolls! But whenever I have the time I am bound to seize the opportunity before it slips away or before I decide that I am to lazy to do "bandanna curls" (which are crazy super easy). 

Edited and love how it turned out!

All in all, today was quite rewarding and productive blog wise, and I hope to find the time to capture all of my fall ensembles if fall will hurry up and arrive already, but in the meantime I hope you are inspired to be yourself and enjoy the fun of being an old fashioned soul. 

{Better Late Than Never}

{Better Late Than Never}

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Sunglasses: Dollar Store!

Hello dear readers:) I hope the crisp cool weather finds you all  enjoyable. I know that since starting my blog I have not been a faithful blogger, but here is a quick post with pictures I took about a month ago (better late than never).

I am still trying to figure out how to take my own pictures (using a trypod and self timer), so some of my pictures might not be as great and clear as I would have hoped. Taking your own picture is a challenge. You have to zoom into the area you will be standing, set the timer, press the button, and then quickly run into place before the camera starts shooting consecutively and you start posing like a model at a photo shoot. And as much as I wish that the pictures would be perfect, or appear so on my small camera screen, most often out of the 100 pictures I happen to take only 10 will be blog worthy. Nonetheless, this is a great learning experience for me.

This is an ensemble quite typical of my taste. I love to pick out a favorite and comfortable  skirt to pair with a simple solid blouse and colored sweater. I found this sweater a a thrift shop a while back, and though it is a modern brand, and not vintage, I absolutely love the shade, and the style is vintage worthy. Oh, and least I forget about my most favorite pair of shoes ever (and most expensive)!! I had been searching for ever to find the perfect pair of penny loafers. I didn't really want black, though they are classic, because tan would go with more. I finally found a pair on the Internet, but of course they didn't have my size (and I am always scared to order the wrong size online). However, my sister and I went shopping at Tyler's one day and  I surprisingly found them there (I was freaking out as is common of me). The crazy thing is that they are Sperry's, but that is also great because they are real leather and very comfortable. So throwing them on with a pair of ankle socks makes hem the perfect addition to any ensemble.

Shoes: Sperry Penny Loafers!

Skirt: Thrifted
Shirt: Made (Simplicity 1940's Pattern Remake)
Sweater: Thrifted (Chaps)

Just some mushrooms waiting to get their picture taken.

And more mushrooms. 

Fall Fashion

Fall Fashion

Saturday, October 4, 2014

It has definitely been awhile since I have posted, and I must apologize in advance for this post being minutely short, but life has been an utter whirlwind. I am officially a college student now, and though I have been taking college classes for three years, I can now feel the work piling on! However, fall is here and it is my favorite time of the year as for the season and the fashion. To me fall is very magical (although not quite as magical as Christmas). My favorite part about fall is waking up on the first day, and never being disappointed with the gorgeous day. Fall has a simply calming scent that flows in the air, and makes you take a deep breath, drinking it all in. The sun always seems to be shinning so warm and bright upon the leaves that are fading into golden hues, and everything rustles in the wind.

Nevertheless, fall is a time for sweaters, and tea (cuddling up with a good book). Jackets, and hats. And oh, lets not forget about the endless days of wearing colorful tights and drinking in the crisp aroma of the season. I would post some pictures of my personal fall ensembles, but I have been swamped, so you will have to make do with my polyvore set, though I think if you took a peak in my closet you would find practically every piece above. My daily fall wardrobe consists of a sweater, plaid skirt, a jacket (if it is chilly), oxfords or boots with tights, a simple broach and a perfect hat! 

HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!!!!

An Introduction

An Introduction

Thursday, September 11, 2014

        Okay, so you might be wondering, well a lot probably? Or maybe not that much, considering that I have only posted one time so far, but I know that from my perspective, when I go to the blogs I follow (make sure to check them out on the left side) I want to get a glimpse into who that lovely blogger really truly is. Now as for my blog, there are multiple ways to do this, I could have a post consisting wholy of  Q&A questions I think you lovely readers might be wondering or want to ask me, or I could simply have a second post steryotypical of any other up and coming blogger. However, I prefer to be unordinary, different, and well, approach thing from a new side (not that this will prove to be that different from other starting bloggers). But needless to say here it goes, or at least my best shot!!!

        I guess that I should start with the "WHAT", for my blog, what first inspired me in wanting to start a blog. It was probably two years ago that I happened to stumble onto this amazing website called Modcloth (http://www.modcloth.com/), you might have heard of it? Well lo and behold I realized how utterly FABULOUS this company was and how much I had been missing in the way of their wonderful clothes and inspiration for the vintage soul :) For those of you who are Modcloth fans you are probably asking "What was your life like without Modcloth???" :):) Honestly, Modcloth opened me up to becoming obsessed with living a vintage lifestyle and also lead me to discover some of my favorite bloggers who inspired me to start on this path (though it has taken me two years to get here). I remember when I first happened upon Modcloth, they were currently at the time participating in something called "Blogger of The Moment", in which they featured a new personal fashion blogger each moth. That blogger was given a special post on Modcloth's blog as well as having a dress designed and named after them!!! It just so happened that the "Blogger of The Moment" at the time was the lovely Kate from All This Happiness (http://www.allthishappiness.blogspot.com/), whose blog I absolutely adore. Once I visited her blog I fell in love with the idea of becoming a fashion blogger (and for awhile it was my dream to become a "Blogger of The Moment" one day). Then I discovered Ashley Ording with her blog Fancy Fine  (http://www.ashleyording.com/), which is another one of my favorites. This summer I emailed her with some questions about starting my blog. It was such a treat to hear her suggestions. She gave me some great advice on starting my blog, as well as helping me decide which blog name to settle on, so you might say that the birth of Minnie Muse was partly thanks to her:). 

Ever since that day two years ago, my life hasn't been the same! 

Sweater Top: Thrift Center
Skirt: Good Will
Shoes: They are actually square dance/swing dance shoes
Belt: came with a dress from Good Will

       Now, for the "WHY". Well, I LOVE fashion, especially Vintage, and I LOVE to write!!! So what better way for me to pursue two of the things I love than to start a vintage fashion blog to express my love and passion for vintage and share that love with you lovely readers! I have learned so much over these year about the world of vintage in the 21st century, and that is what I want to share. I believe that it is our duty as "vintage souls" to inspire each other in our way of dressing, to share with one another what eras we love, where we find our treasures, and what makes us continuously wake up every day ready to step into an ensemble that makes us feel like we could do anything!!

       While each of us might think that we are just plain old ordinary, or even believe that we are simply another "Average Jane", we all have the ability to be EXTRAordinary!!! So seize that power, let it inspire you to be the true you! Live every day with joy and a since of adventure knowing that you are the true you, and that when people see the way you dress, though they may think it to be a bit "odd", they know that you are someone who is confident in who they are!!! Let what you love inspire you to live a life you love!

        

P.S. Leave a comment and let me know what you thought about this post, as well as any ideas you have for future posts, or questions you would like me to ask me or have me answer. Oh, and make sure to check out Kate's lovely blog All This Happiness, and Ashley's blog Fancy Fine.
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The Musings of It All

The Musings of It All

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Typewriter- Grandmothers (Granny Minnie's)

         Don't you just wish every day that you could open a door and step back in time? I am constantly wishing this every single second of the day. That is probably because I am an old fashioned girl at heart and ever since I was little  I wished that I could live in the time periods of all my favorite stories. However, here I am, caught in the 21st century of short shorts, tight tops, dresses that honestly could be considered a top, skirts that will never allow you to bend over, and clothes that have no story or adventure associated with them. I might as well come out and be honest that I have a high standard of modesty. Nevertheless, that is not why I choose to wear vintage or invintaged (modern clothes with a vintage style). I am a daydreamer. I love stories (especially fairy tales) and I love adventures. All in all I am a right brain creative person who never stops contemplating stories and scenarios in my head. I think this is one of the reasons I dress the way I do? Wearing vintage, I never know where those clothes have been, who they belonged to, or what adventures they have been on. I feel that when I step into a piece from a different era I am stepping back in history and into a garment that has the ability to take me on adventures. Nevertheless, I do have to say that there is one defining inspiration and Muse for it all. My Granny Minnie (my Dad's Mom).

Dress- "A Blast From The Past" 30's tiered ruffle dress

   When I was younger I discovered that my Granny Minnie never got rid of anything, and that she had storage sheds full of old clothes, furniture, and knickknacks. Now, at that young age I loved to go treasure searching in all of the sheds, but I never really paid attention to all of the overabundance of old clothes. While I would sometimes take a piece here and there for dress up, I never thought they were that special until I was older and realized all of the years I had missed of wearing my grandmothers treasures. Thus began the process of collecting trash bags full of clothes every time I went up to my dads home town, bringing them home and tending to their delicate needs of refurbishing, mending, and emergency attention. However, after a number of treasure searching adventures I amassed a reasonable collection of my grandmothers (and some of my aunt's) old clothes to wear on a regular basis.

         If you are anything like me, you know that when people see a "vintage soul" they are apt to stare at the strange creature before them who defies the trends of fashion around them. That is another reason I LOVE to wear vintage and dress old fashioned. I like to be different. I have never been about blending in. I am all about standing out as who you are. I want people to see me and let my clothes speak for themselves as to the person that I truly am. The best days are when people stop me at school or work and ask "Do you always dress like this?" and I am able to reply "Yes, every day." Then sometimes they might continue and ask "Where do you find your clothes or do you make them?" to which I happily reply "I do make some of them, but  most of them are thrifted or my grandmothers." Ti's the life of the old fashioned!

Sunglasses- Sam Moon
Dress- Thrifted
Sweater- Handmedown
Shoes- Saddle Shoes (Payless)
Socks- Old Navy

         Now, I must say that apart from the generous supply of clothes supplied by my Granny Minnie, I do dearly love to go thrift shopping. Sometimes I might love it a little to much as I am known to get very excited and sometimes start squealing when I find an amazing treasure or bargain. Then if I happen to try it on I might just start dancing around the dressing room in ecstatic joy at my marvelous find! I am a collector of clothes, shoes, hats, sunglasses, and purses, as most every "vintage soul" is apt to be. I mean, I started out with a regular two row closet and had to add two more clothing racks to house my treasures:) I practically live in my closet (though I do have a small room). My mom always gets overwhelmed when she comes into my room, but I just smile and look on in amusement. However, as a vintage enthusiast one can not get rid of pieces all that often, for they are one of a kind rare treasures, each special in their own way and come with a story of their heritage. 

Shot taken at Granny Minnie's House

Top- Minnie Muse
Skirt- Minnie Muse

   Minnie Muse, was inspired by my Granny Minnie, who if it were not for her storage shed treasures, I would have never been inspired to wear vintage. Thanks to her clothes and her own inspirational style, and ere of always looking fabulous in the 40's and 50's, am I the Vintage lover I am today. Though she is no longer with us, she will always live on in the clothes I wear and in the vintage world I live in. So here's to a new chapter in my book and the starts to a grand new adventure in the "Terrifical" world of VINTAGE! This is the "Musings" of it all.