In the last couple of years, I've gotten a lot of compliments on my nails. I am not one to keep a beauty secret, especially since I spent most of my life with nails that were decidedly not enviable! Any chance I get, I tell people that I use gel nail polish, and I do it myself at home! I personally think it's kind of the ideal solution for the vintage gal (or any gal!) who wants to keep her nails up but with minimum ... Read more »
Vintage Dibs and Dabs
Make do and mend (literally)
Happy Friday! It's a gorgeous one here, and I'm in a great mood because Spring is finally arriving in bits and pieces! Not to mention the fact that I discovered I'd completely forgotten I had the afternoon off work, so I excitedly sat down at my sewing machine to work on my current dress project, another rendition of the pattern I used for my Singin' in the Rain dress. (Thank you for all the lovely comments on it! ... Read more »
Retrolite love! A Classic Hardware jewelry review
I have an affinity for costume jewelry. And while my tastes can vary, I often tend to lean towards the plastics. The colorful, bold baubles of Bakelite, celluloid, and all manner of vintage and retro plastics in-between. Such fun! I had the immense pleasure of being sent a few such wonderful items from a fantastic American-made jewelry company, Classic Hardware. Artist and designer Karyn Cantor started the line in 1995 ... Read more »
National Park Seminary adventures with Rochelle
Well my friends, we've reached the last post in the adventures of Tasha and Rochelle! I know, bittersweet, isn't it? When we last met I shared my outfit post, and yesterday Rochelle shared hers (she also shared a preview on Friday), and today wraps up our trip with photos from National Park Seminary. Which is an absolutely bizarre and fascinating place, as you can probably already tell by that one single ... Read more »
So I got a little haircut…
Okay, perhaps the post title is a slight understatement. I got a big haircut. Lots of you on Instagram saw this photo yesterday, so here's the blog reveal! Yesterday I paid a visit to my stylist Angelica, the owner of Tigerlilie Salon, a great vintage-themed salon in Chicago. I've essentially had the same hairstyle for a few years now, give or take a few inches of length. While I've been happy with my hair, it ... Read more »
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We are home for Christmas this year, and celebrated a wonderful Christmas Eve last night with friends. I thought to help spread a little good cheer, I'd share a few holiday photos from around the house. I hope you all enjoying a happy, healthy and safe holiday time full of people and things you love–friends, family, pets, a favorite Christmas ... Read more »