My Inspiration Lately AKA Things That Get Me So Excited My Asthma Acts Up... :)

I've never been much of a Pink person until the past two years where I've learned to appreciate the simplicity of the color and the many ways it can be represented. This has been especially relevant to me in terms of vintage and pieces I've been hoarding/ collecting.

This 'Ceil Chapman' Ballet Pink, Silk Swing Coat is one of my prized possessions since it is able to, in my mind, transform me and any outfit I wear with the exception of sweat pants.... that would be an insult to the beauty of this coat!

Look at this collar!! I mean, SERIOUSLY, how amazingly stunning is this?! I can safely say that they DO NOT make them like this anymore and what a pity! I paired this with something simple, yet demurely, sexy and of course I mean a vintage bustier ;) I think anyone would agree that architecture in fashion is TIMELESS. Something quite lacking in today's scene.

While I love me some vintage, I also have become quite fond of Pink fabrics, in general. I stopped into JoAnn Fabrics (not sure if that is just a Midwest chain) looking for a new and classic backdrop for my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/HotTrampVintage . I found this GORGEOUS, again Ballet Pink, Jaquard fabric with a lovely Gold Lurex Embroidered Floral pattern!

I was having an especially difficult Anxiety ridden day and I NEEDED some kind of relief/ distraction. My Psychologist once gave me this semi-mantra of a Horse finishing a race. What would help this horse get through the race and become more motivated? A bucket of oats, or in my case, vintage. This is what I strive for every week, so I've found myself repeating that to myself CONSTANTLY even though I'm fully aware that I am not a Horse... This picture above is a pretty concise view of the little things and give me my motivation. Lovely fabric, a wee little Rubber, Nude Dashboard Doll and a 'Lady Marlene' Overwire Buster :)

Not too shabby ;p

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