Friday, April 18, 2014

Houndstooth

Goodness it's been a while since I've done a post. I've been very busy lately, trying to dedicate a balanced amount of time to everything and it just doesn't seem to be working out very well. I am hoping that my posts will soon go back to being more frequent. Anyhoo, though things have been quite stressful lately finding these few things in the charity shops in my town this week felt like a lovely sigh of relief. 

This beautiful vintage green and navy houndstooth suit seemed like a gift from the gods when I saw it hanging on the racks in Lifeline. I quickly swiped it up and took it to the change rooms, praying that it would fit me. And what luck! Never has a jacket fit me so well. And for once I can actually see my hands whilst wearing one. With it's cute peterpan collar, pockets and all, I bought it for just $12.00. At the counter the woman next to me said that she had a suit exactly like it in the 60's but with pants instead of a skirt. She would wear it with bright lime green shoes. How perfect. I'm now on the look out for some to go with it. 

This dress was a sweet little thing to find; not vintage but you can't beat a houndstooth pinafore dress for a cute 60's look. I'm thinking a red polo neck with a matching red beret? I nearly flipped when I saw these vintage strap silver shoes from Grace Bros. Ever since I made this post I'd been pining over a pair of silver shoes. The compact was from a few weeks ago. It has little silver flowers and pearl detailing on the top: a nice little addition to my growing vintage mirror/compact collection. 

 And lastly, I acquired this vintage glasses case. It won't fit much, and certainly not any of my sunglasses. But my little 'Marianne' shades fit it in there very nicely. 















22 comments:

  1. Those Grace Brothers sandals made me laugh - have you ever seen the British comedy Are You Being Served?
    Loving that checked suit and the glasses and cute case are fab! x

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    1. Yes, I have. I thought of it immediately when I saw the shoes and it made me laugh as well!
      And thank you, I am glad that you like them.

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  2. I love the suit - what a great find! I hope things start to settle down for you soon x

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    1. I was very lucky this time around! And thank you very much, Sarah.

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  3. oh my goodness! the first suit is just perfection. and the heart glasses. wonderful! hope you're having a good fall :)
    ~Abigail

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    1. Thank you very much, Abigail! I hope that you are making the most of your lovely coming Spring weather!

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  4. Those shades are very Lolitaesque - nice pick!
    I can't believe how gorgeous is that coat... Gotta love houndstooth!
    I can't wait to see you wearing all that :)

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    1. Thanks a bunch! It's still a little too hot for wearing something warm like this. I may have to wait a month or two!

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  5. How bizarre, i've just spent the morning browsing etsy for a skirt suit- wish I could come across one just like that (and at such an affordable price!) You always find such great things.

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    1. Thank you, I believe I've been very lucky lately. I hope that you find a lovely skirt suit that you fall in love with!

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  6. Oh man I adore that suit! It's just perfect in green and navy. I love everything about it! Now if it would just get cool enough for us to wear this stuff! Love the shoes too, looks like they are in wonderful condition. Xx

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    1. I'm glad that you like it! I actually thought of you when I saw it because I think you rock the green and navy combination fantastically! I know, I'm eagerly waiting for the colder days. The evenings are here but the days need to start catching up. And yes, the shoes are in quite good condition.

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  7. oh wow what luck! thats such a perfect suit! you should take a photo of you wearing it.
    And Grace Bros. wow ive not heard that for many years. i think their all Myers now, but at least you finally found your silver shoes! i cant wait to see the outfits you come up with that houndstooth dress!

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    1. Thanks, Catherine! I'm wanting to wear it but it is still too hot during the days up here.
      Yes, they were all taken under by Myers. I am very happy with the shoes!

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  8. I love that pretty shade of green, what a nice find! I hope things get less stressful for you :)

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  9. What great finds, and I imagine great for the cooler weather due to come to your part of the world. I do love suits as they're great to wear as separates too. I hope things become less stressful for you soon.

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    1. Thanks, Faye. Yes, I've been thinking of different ways that I can mix and match the pieces from the suit with other items in my closet.

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  10. Ugh. I am in love with that suit! You're so lucky that you were able to snag it. That pinafore is adorable, and never before have I wanted silver sandals more, thanks to you.

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    1. Thank you very much! I really cannot believe my luck lately. I think perhaps it's all sprouted from almost an entire year of being unlucky, ha! Hope you find yourself some lovely silver sandals!

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  11. Wow! That's a treasure trove! Love the combo of colors and the jacket is divine. We need pictures of you wearing all that .. Lot of kisses from across the world.

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    1. Thank you very much! I am very excited to wear it, I just have to wait until it gets cold enough!

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