Carmine & Hayworth

It's no secret to those who know or have met me that I live and breathe vintage fashion and decor.  One thing people may not know is that I've always struggled with self-acceptance and low self-esteem from a very young age. I came from a very critical home where my Dad felt "Tough Love" was preferable to a loving relationship.  From this I found my escape in Antique Shops and Vintage Stores where I found myself completely lost in other times and eras.  For awhile, it was hard for me to be in the present since I always lived in the past, so to speak.  It wasn't until I went to college, that I finally started to see that I could have confidence by incorporating my love of vintage into my current life and not be afraid of what others would think.  It's been a long and winding road, which I'm still trucking along on, but I take comfort in knowing that in this day and age, our differences are what connects us. Me in front of my lovely shower curtain wearin

Is it just me or does it seem like October flew by faster than the blink of an eye? I've been a bit absent lately since I spent a good majority of October in Denver visiting my Great Aunt.  My favorite part about visiting her is that her love of nostalgia is just as strong as mine. She's lived her her home since 1958 and it was originally built in the 1930's as housing for troops stationed there. How STUNNING are the Mint Green stucco walls?! I spent many hours sitting on her porch wishing I never had to leave. While in Denver, I was able to delve into my Great Aunt's old Polaroid's and found some gems :) Left to Right: My mother, Aunt, Grandma and Grandpa. How kitschy is their decor?! This is my Great Aunt in the 1970's fully decked out! She still has that SAME amazing sense of style! Now, I couldn't go to Denver and not shop for Vintage goodies! I found this KILLER faux Leopard Fur hat at a local antique shop that PERFECTLY matched a Fa