Etsy Update

What I have been working on lately...

Updating the Etsy Shop! The vintage one to be exact. It's about time I got all of these clothes up!! I am not even half way through yet, but I feel so much better even getting up a little bit at a time. Be sure to keep checking the shop because I will be stocking it every day hopefully. To visit my Vintage Etsy Shop click HERE.

Want It: J.Crew Sparkle Flats

I am not going to pretend that I don't love things that sparkle. Don't get me wrong, I am not one of those girls that wants to be draped in diamonds and always wearing pink. I actually think that gets a little tacky. I don't even wear a ton of jewelry. I'd rather spend the money on something else, I am perfectly content with my vintage costume jewelry. The one piece of jewelry I do look forward to is my engagement ring, but what girl doesn't? I should really say I am attracted to glittery things. Like these beautiful J.Crew flats! Are they not the cutest?! I would love to pair these with a cute little skirt for a night out. If only they were not $135... On to the want list they go...

Want It: Modcloth Dresses

OKKKKK So, it has been forever since I last posted, I feel like I say that a lot, but that is soon going to change. Right now I am in school, working 30 hours a week at Sbucks and trying to keep up two Etsy Shops. Needless to say I am a little tired! But there are hopefully some very good new things on the horizon! And fringe benefit of these things my schedule is going to free up a little! Yay! I am going to share all that goodness as soon as I have a definite with some of those things, promise! Anyways, I have been pretty much coveting every single new thing Modcloth has come out with lately but these are my absolute favorites! To purchase any of these gorgeous dresses click HERE.

Thrift It: Polka Dots and Florals

Sorry for the lack of posts!! Every time you see less posts from me know that I am having a tough work week at school, and wishing I could update the blog but having to do home work instead. Yuck! I am not liking my homework in the least bit. I feel like every aspect of graphic design that I do not enjoy is what we have been harping on. Don't get me wrong, I love graphic design, but kerning for hours is not my idea of a good time... Anyways, I went thrifting yesterday and found a ton of cute things!! It was really a spur of the moment thing (I had to go to the post office nearby and thought I would just stop in). Boy am I glad I did! I found a bunch of stuff for the Etsy shop (even a gorgeous 60's prom gown eeeek so cute!). I will be listing all of it in a couple of days, promise. I figured I would share with you some of the stuff I am keeping for myself because it is just too darn cute to part with...



1. Cute little owl figurine for my ever growing collection!!
2. Durango Boots! My best shoe find ever! Soo sturdy and in excellent condition!
3. Pink polka dot skirt in the prettiest pastel pink ever!
4. An adorable floral blazer, I just can not pass a good one up...

Friday Finds #10

Look! It's Friday Finds!! Sorry they have been missing the last couple of weeks. Schools been well, school. I thankfully have a photography class which makes it a little more bearable. Who doesn't like take photos for 5 hours? Yes... it is a 5 hour class... I have tons of projects I am already working on. One of them being a self portrait made of type, yeah not so easy... If you follow me on twitter you have already seen a peek of that. When I am all done I will put it on here. Until then here are some Friday Finds, enjoy...

1. Pastel Bridesmaids

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Cute bridesmaid dresses alert! I have mentioned before how much I appreciate when brides pick out unique and even vintage bridesmaid dresses, and I especially appreciate when they are pastel! I am obsessed with pastels! And blush pink!! OH I just love it!

2. Tea Cup Collection

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How adorable is this?? I am almost inspired to start my own tea cup collection. Like I need another thing to collect (owls and model ships have already taken over my room I don't even know where I would fit tea cups). Oh well, for something this cute I could make room!

3. Couple Illustration

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Love! Love this! Not only is this a beautiful illustration, but how cute is this couple?? I am about to go braid my hair and stick a giant pink flower in it. Sooo cute!

4. Ruffle Socks

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I think sometimes the little details make the outfit. These socks would be an example of just that. How could these adorable socks not be in my wardrobe?

5. Mustache Necklace

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Love this necklace! I especially love that she combined two things I love, mustaches and embroidery. Beatrice has some adorable stuff in her shop, as well as a great blog where she has some really cute outfit posts.

6. Adorable Dishes

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I love a well designed dish. I have a hard time resisting grabbing every pretty dish I see when I am thrifting. So of course when I saw this I fell in love. These really are some adorable dishes, click source to check the rest of them out!

7. Spool Decoration

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I really love when stores take the time to design and decorate well. Anthropologie does a GREAT job of this. This is not an Anthropologie store, but doesn't it look like something they would do?? Adorable!!

8. Camera Lens Mug

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Seriously loooooove this! I say that about everything don't I... Being somewhat of a photographer I really appreciate the novelty of this mug. It looks exactly like a camera lens, but you can sip coffee out of it! I am pretty sure I need one...

9. Notebook Engagement Shoot

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When I first saw this shoot I actually thought it was Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. But, no it is indeed a couple being shot for their engagement photos. I really applaud the photographer and whoever else made this shoot happen it really looks great!

10. Kling Clothing Line

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I know I have included Kling photo shoots in Friday Finds before, but they are just so darn beautiful i had to add another! Seriously cute clothes, seriously cute photos.

Want It: Floral Platforms

In case you couldn't tell I have a slight obsession with florals. I don't know what it is that makes me love them sooo much. Maybe it's how delicate and cute they are. They scream girly and I love it! So, when I saw these shoes I fell in love!! They are a little on the high side and I would probably be 7ft in them but they are just so stinkin cute!! I would prob. pair them with a more neutral outfit and let them be the star of the ensemble. I always admire people who mix patterns well, but I just don't think I could pull it off. Anyways here is yet another expensive item to add o my want list! To purchase these adorable shoes click HERE.

Want It: Seychelles Pastel Heels

This is going to sound so silly but I actually have broken my little pinkie toe! I accidentally dropped the gigantic vacuum on my tiny toe and now it is all black and blue and sore. Sadly, I can not get around and do as much as I had wanted to this week which is extra terrible because school starts next week and I have sooo much to get done! But the silver lining is I can sit in bed and get all of my computer work done. Which means tons of posting! I really need to make up for the week of no posting so get ready!!

On to the star of this post, these beautiful little pastel heels. I know I have spoken of my love of Seychelles shoes before. I really can't take it they are just too adorable! I especially love the color of these. This shade of pink is one of my favorites. I would love to wear these with a really cute dress and maybe some lace or even plain white tights. Hopefully they will go on sale soon!! Fingers crossed. P.S. How funny is it that I am doing a post on huge heels and I have a little broken toe that would not even be able to go in them right now. To grab these shoes click HERE.

Brown Owl Vintage

I am so so sorry for the lack of posting. It has been crazy lately (likely excuse, I know...) It really has!! I have been working on getting all of my vintage clothes in the Etsy Shop. Let me tell you it's hard work... photographing, measuring, editing photos, listing items... sheesh! I am happy to say I have almost everything up, maybe 10 or 12 things left to list. I really would really like to just sell all of the vintage stuff I do not wear, but if it goes well maybe I will keep the shop, if only for money for the "Get Nicole an amazing new camera Fund." I have also been trying to fit in working on stuff for the headband shop which I have majorly been neglecting. I want to get pins, earrings, necklaces, and even a brand NEW type of flower clip in the shop by the end of this week. I also want to work on even better pictures for the shop too, time to bribe my sister to be my model... thankfully she is an easy bribe with bags of Swedish Fish! I also want to fit an outfit post in like I promised. Hopefully the weather will be a little less humid, right now I am rocking a full on afro, oh you think I kid, just wait... I ALSO have some side crafts I need to work on and some much needed, long over due hang out time with the best friend. Wow, I have a busy week ahead of me!! and I am already half way through it!! Here are some of the items I have listed in the Vintage Shop and some of the items coming soon hope you love them!! To visit my Etsy Vintage Shop click HERE.

Friday Finds #9

Hey guys!! I really do enjoy doing these Friday Finds! This week is chalk full of pastels as usual (I did however lay off the florals, thought you could use a break). I haven't been up to anything interesting lately... sorry!! It has been sooooo hot here I really can not wait till Fall/Winter!! I would always rather be cold then hot. I do want to def. try some outfit posts, my photographer (little sister) is out of town right now, but when she gets back I will hopefully have some up! My best friend is coming in town next week so I will probably not have as much time to post but I am sure I will have tons of our adventures to share after she leaves. Anyways, here we go, Friday Finds #9...

1. Wonderful Wedding Dress

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LOVE this dress!! I always enjoy when brides choose dresses that are not the typical David's Bridal organza gowns. Especially when they are vintage or made by an obscure, unknown, super creative designer. I will probably choose a vintage gown for my wedding. I just really do not like what is out there right now, and if I do they are a gazillion dollars.

2. Vintage Met Dress

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First let me tell you how much I love the Met... ALOT!! If a young man ever wanted to win my heart he would take me on a date to the Met. Cheesy!! I know!! But I just love being surrounded by all of the gorgeous paintings and works of art. My very first trip I stood in front of a Renoir and went "Oh my goodness, his brush was right there!!!" needless to say my friends did not share my excitement. If this amazing vintage dress exhibit was up then, I don't think my friends would have ever been able to drag me out of there...

3. Cigar Box Pinhole Camera

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I love pinhole cameras!! I made my very first one out of a shoe box and then developed my film in a real dark room! It was so exciting and so much fun! I learned so much in that art class and decided then, that I would one day be a photographer. This is why I fell in love with these little pinhole creations. What a creative way to make a pinhole camera! Love it!!

4. Beautiful Bridesmaids

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Back to my comment about wedding dresses... I also appreciate creative bridesmaid dresses, and how stinkin adorable are these?! I believe there is a "cute bridesmaid dress void" that someone needs to fill. Yes, there are some very pretty ones out there, but the price tags are RIDICULOUS. I also don't know how I feel about the macthing/mis-matching debate. I will probably assign a color to my future bridesmaids and let them pick out their own vintage dress in that shade...

5. Paper Sculpture

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How amazing is this creation?! I love when people make paper creations! I have seen quite a few in the pages of one of my recent Anthropologie catalogs that I am so in love with!! They are just so amazing! One of these days I would like to try making one myself... P.S. Thank you Karman for showing me the amazing blog I found this on!!

6. Wonderland Engagement Shoot

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Wildflowers Photography has got to be one of my favorites!! Joy is amazing! Not only does she take terrific photo's, but she is so creative. All of her shoots have amazing personal touches that make them different then the typical shoot. This "wonderland shoot" based on the Alice in Wonderland story is sooo cute!

7. Bangs

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I want bangs so bad!! My little sister has super straight perfect shiny hair and I got the frizzy curly Shirley Temple hair. Life is just not fair! Whenever the Fall/Winter months come around I always try to convince my sister to get bangs so I can pretty much vicariously live through her. Ridiculous! I know! Maybe I will just go crazy and get them one of these days. I guess I would just have to rely on the straightener a lot... Don't know if I like that...

8. Dreamy Dresses

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I know you have probably seen these pictures everywhere. They are so pretty I just had to be the 100th person to post them. I actually follow the girls blog that took these and she is amazing. I always look forward to her posts. They are usually full of pastels and gorgeous photos. The beautiful clothing in the photo are from her stylist friends show room. Just gorgeous!!

9. Madhatter Necklace

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Oh my goodness I love this necklace! How creative and cute! I love how it is so delicate and adorable. I could see myself wearing this with a cute little dress and going on a picnic in the park. I am pretty much a sucker for anything Alice in Wonderland themed. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!

10. Multi Level Flower Box

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I am by no means a planter or cultivator. I believe I once tried to grow a potato out of a styrofoam cup in third grade but that def. did not turn out well. I am really not sure if a non successful potato plant should discourage me from planting now, but sadly it has. Anyways, if I was to take up planting I would def. want to try out this amazing level planter.

Friday Finds #8

Can you believe I had too many Friday Finds to pick from this week?? I actually had to cut some, don't worry they will be in next weeks!!! I guess this past week has just been exceptionally inspirational. I have been working A LOT which is great for the bank account (actually not so much I am not exactly making the big bucks yet) but not so great for the creative project to-do-list because, I have no time! Hopefully I will get a schedule shift and have time to work on all the DIY's I have been eager to do. School starts very soon which will make life even more hectic so I'm hoping I will witness a miracle and get some free time before then. Anyways, I have been working on stuff for the shop and the studio and I really do promise to share them soon!! And I was also thinking about sharing some of my outfits, maybe have some "Wore It" posts. I am by no means a model but I really, really enjoy putting creative outfits together. I especially enjoy them because my job (Starbucks) really beats all of the creativity out of getting dressed (we are not even allowed to wear a different color shirt under our polo's). Communist dictatorship much?? Just kidding!! Needless to say I am in all black 80% of the week, so when I get a chance to put an outfit together I really enjoy it! I don't know?? we'll see... until then here is this weeks Friday Finds...

1. Bunting Cake

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Of course I looove bunting (hence the bunting included in my banner) so when I saw this little cake I fell in instant love! I really enjoy baking and for a while I was on a cake making kick. All of my friends and family got a personal cake until I finally became to busy to do any more. Hopefully I can start making them again because it really is fun!

2. Floral Wallpaper

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I am really obsessed with wallpaper aren't I?? I guess it is the "want what you can't have" condition. My tan walls will never see the day when wallpaper will be allowed on them but, like I said, when I get my own house it will be wallpapered from top to bottom, head to toe, wall to wall... You know what, I am all talk, I will probably be too scared and indecisive to ever wallpaper my house! But seriously, is this not the cutest floral wallpaper you have ever seen?!

3. Book End Table

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Umm how amazing is this book table?? I would have never thought to put books together in this way. I really love how it looks! I don't even think it would be too difficult to make one of these on your own. I actually once made a shelf for nicknacks out of old books. I will have to do a DIY post on that one of these days...

4. Sharpie Decorated Basement

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Wow. This man decorated his entire basement with $10 worth of sharpies. Not only is it a very brave undertaking, but a very difficult one too. I believe he did everything freehand, which means no room for mistakes. It really looks great! The style in which he drew is actually one of my favorite types of illustration. Love it!!

5. Floral Messenger Bag

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The floral obsession continues... And Cath Kidston is deff. not helping with the recovery. She has THEE best floral merchandise. Even her floral patterns seem to be a step above the rest. It is true, not all florals are created equal. Too bad she is based out of England and the exchange rate is so stinking terrible. Or maybe it is a good thing... for my bank account.

6. Floral Dress

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This may be my favorite dress of all time. Of course my future wedding dress will top this but, hello, it is supposed too! In the mean time this one will be at the top of the list. I actually found this on Ebay and it says it is from Anthropologie, but I never believe Ebay, although it does look Anthroesque. Can you believe after finding the dress of my dreams it was not in my size!! What a bummer...

7. Floating Vase DIY

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I love this DIY! How simple and cute. In case you couldn't tell I am very into the simple DIY's. I am only slightly adequate with a hammer and a little above average with the sewing machine. So nice and easy works best for me. Such a nice way to add a little life and color to your wall!

8. Wedding Stop Motion Video

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More stop motion! I really need to stop (no pun intended, oh that was bad) I must be driving you guys crazy. But I just LOVE this technique. Hopefully once I make one of my own stop motion videos I will get it out of my system... yeah sureeee I will...

9. Cute Wedding Details

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I have three major obsessions in this world: 1. owls 2. florals and 3. weddings. It is not that I am in a huge rush to get married, I just really love the whole look and feel of weddings. They are supposed to be the most beautiful, elegant, happy days of anyone's life and I just love the delicate romantic feeling they have. My mom constantly tells me I should go into wedding planning and maybe one of these days I will... This adorable detail would deff. be included in my wedding planning! Uh! I just love it!!

10. Seychelle Flats

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Seychelles!! These really are precious!! I also adore the color! I feel like they could go with so many outfits I already own. And the great part is they are flats. Sychelles tend to have tons of gorgeous heels, which are of course wonderful, but sometimes killer on the little toes. These flats look completely adorable and completely pain free.

Want It: Floral Dress

Sign me up, I admit it I have a floral problem. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right?? Seriously it does not help that every single store has embraced my favorite pattern this season. I love love love this dress! The red and white floral is one of my favorite of all the florals and I loveeee the back. So cute!! This dress goes out of stock so quick! So if you are in love too I suggest you snag one of these ASAP.
P.S. I think I have succeeded at the mentioning of the word "floral" way too much in a blog post. Buy this great dress HERE.