Carmine & Hayworth

I can't quite figure why, but recently I've been gravitating towards bold & exaggerated fashion choices.  Case in point, the outfit below :) The more fabric there is to a piece the more attracted I am to it.  This tulle neck ruffle will definitely be coming out to play more :)  In less interesting news of the day, I'm in the process of packing up my entire apartment and I didn't realize until now how many things I have.... I could probably furnish two houses with all the crap I own.  Just in terms of clothing alone, I could wear a different outfit everyday for a year with no overlaps. That, my friends, is not necessary :/ We bought a house that was built in 1927 and I know that those old pantries and storm cellars will be packed to the brim with my faux fur, feathers and lingerie : ) Neck Ruffle via Opium_Den on Instagram Lace Blouse via Forever 21 This is a drawing my talented boyfriend did of my collar above :) Check out his work @bonejac...

Words cannot express how oddly excited I am about this Blouse / Tee I recently purchased from ASOS. The weird mix of Cotton V-Neck Tee and Pink Chiffon ruffles shouldn't work, but they just do. I have the oddest inclination to walk by people and try to hit them with my abundance of ruffles. Try it, seriously. It's a huge stress reliever :) The last three pictures are not the best quality, but I was too excited to share myself drowning in the pink goodness.  The comments I've had on this blouse/ tee have been very mixed.  I've heard, "Ooohhh I love how unique it is!" or a blank stare accompanying, "Wow.... there's a lot going on here.." Either way, no one can take away my thrill when I walk really fast and let the glorious ruffles hit my face on the way :)

This particular Wednesday I'm definitely feeling my mood for vintage nudes. There's always been something so beautiful and fascinating about their style and magnetism. Below are my collection of Jumbo Sized Playing Cards that I'm DYING over! I'm happy to be able to post this photo here since it was twice removed from Instagram :/ This day I couldn't be bothered to get out of my 1960's Nightie :) My Ivory Satin Whirlpool Bra <3 1960's Red Sequined Burlesque costume, plus my favorite ladies :) 

I don't know about you, but I feel like everyday should be a day to dress-up, wear weird things, or just be a different style version of yourself. My style is not fluid by any means.  I wear what I want and there's usually never any rhyme or reason.  I go through spurts where I will wear nothing but Black for weeks on end, or I'll wear the most ostentatious vintage blouse or dress. Weird looks and stares are usually waiting outside the door, but as Mae West said, "It's better to be looked over than over-looked". Or at least, that's my motto. Lately, I've decided that if I want to wear a 1950's bathing suit out and about, I'm going to. I don't live near any lakes or pools, but it's nice to pretend like you do :) 1950's Bathing Suit w/ a 1960's Bed Jacket I'm quite a big fan of Vintage Bed Jackets and it's one of the many things I hoard (collect).  I found this GORGEOUS & PRISTINE Deadstock Bed Jacket from "...

When I die, it will most likely be due to my entire collection of vintage lingerie falling on top of me.  I don't spend a lot of money on my nails, spas or anything like that. Just the holy goodness that is lingerie. Here are a few more I've added recently.... 1960's Pink Ruffles 3 piece Bed Set Edwardian 1920's Corset Cover 1950's Bustier by "Lily of France- Bonwit Teller" Look at this STUNNING detail!!  I'm now in the process of finding more suitable storage for my vastly growing collection.  My little trunk has more that burst at the seams! 

Here's a quick little update on what I've been wearing  and collecting lately! I'm pretty sure I've mastered the art of getting highly stressed / anxious and channeling that into buying cool shit :) I may have a slight, manic addiction.... !940's Nightgown via SadRosetta on Etsy Bali Bow Bustier via Ebay Zipper Pull via SadRosetta on Etsy 1940's Beaded Asian Inspired Gown via Ebay Chartreuse Dress via Off Broadway Vintage on Etsy I honestly feel that this is saving history.  The quality of designs in these pieces are second to none.  Any vintage lover knows that not only does this get you closer to the golden age of fashion, but it makes you really feel that you're a piece of the history of fashion too.

I've made my love affair with vintage lingerie the focal point of my life, as of late, but I've recently decided to dip my feet back into the world of new lingerie.  Any person who buys a piece of lingerie knows that you have to sift through hoards of pieces to find what you're looking for especially when it comes to sizing! You may find the style you want, but the band sizing or cup size is all wrong.  Or the fit can be PERFECT but the style is a bit too.... well cheap.   I knew that if I wanted to incorporate new pieces into my collection I needed to go to brands that didn't mess around.  First off, lets talk about Playful Promises line "Bettie Page Lingerie" and their new line of Circle Stitch Overwire bras / bustiers. The construction of these bustiers is IMPECCABLE and the color ways are just right! I love the attention to details especially the padding where the boning is, something I find to be a must!  Blue Eyeshadow a la "The Love Wit...