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Jun 04 2016

LAFashionsnob / vintage outfit / red dress / blogger

LAFashionsnob / vintage outfit / leopard print heels / blogger

** Images (except for earrings close-up) by Sofia Emm **

(Vintage Red Dress- borrowed from MRS. Couture, Vintage Gloves- estate sale find, Vintage Hat- thrifted, Leopard Heels- Target, Sunglasses- ZeroUV, Vintage Earrings- gift from an aunt, Vintage Purse- thrifted.)

As soon as I saw this fun red 1960s shift dress hanging on a rack at work, I knew I had to wear it. I loved the vibrant red fabric with large buttons; not to mention the sweet off-center Peter Pan collar. I also knew exactly how I wanted to style it. My aunt had given me a really cool pair of vintage 80s earrings that I actually had to change from pierced to clip-on, but thanks to Hobby Lobby, I was able to fix them easy-peasy. They are really quirky, with one earring saying, “I Might Go To K-Mart,” whereas the other says, “I Might Go To Saks.” If I had to choose, I’m going to Saks!

In keeping with my “edgy Mod” look, I threw on my vintage gloves, and added my 80s quilted cylinder purse and leopard print heels. The oversized sunglasses and hat (worn backwards) completed the outfit perfectly.

Finding Sanctuary in Taiban, New Mexico

Mar 31 2016

(Vintage Ethnic Dress- Honeywood Vintage, Vintage Moccasins- Honeywood Vintage, Scarf (as Headwrap)- c/o Johnny Was, Vintage Wood Bracelets- thrifted, Sunglasses- Zero UV.)

On our way back to Texas from Los Angeles, we stopped by Taiban, New Mexico- a mostly abandoned ghost town west of Fort Sumner. Before our trip, I had heard about an abandoned church in Taiban that is well-known to be a photographer’s haven. So I -being obsessed with old abandoned places- immediately Googled it and, to my delight, found out that it was somewhat on our route back.

While in LA, I stopped by Honeywood Vintage in Highland Park, as I found out about them through Instagram (where else). The shop is quite bohemian and offers the wardrobe essentials I’d want if I were to do a quick weekend desert getaway. Although I wanted practically every caftan, tribal/ethnic embroidered and print whatever, in the store; buttttt due to the budget, I settled on a vintage red ethnic embroidered dress and moccasins, knowing that I would be doing an impromptu Southwest-inspired photo shoot at the church. Finding vintage shoes in my size is such a rarity, so I was BEYOND thrilled that the vintage moccasins fit. They’ve since become a cozy staple in my everyday wardrobe. So ladies and gents, I highly recommend Honeywood Vintage if you ever pass through Highland Park.

The unincorporated town of Taiban is also famous for being the location where Billy the Kid (and associates) were captured in 1880. When we arrived at the lonely church, it was literally everything I thought it would be, and more. It is known as the Taiban Presbyterian Church and was built in 1908. It seems to be withstanding well against the elements and…time. I was able to explore all around the outside of the building and carefully ventured inside the small, bare sanctuary. I could have spent all day just sitting there. It was peaceful and just something about cool, abandoned places just gives me goosebumps.

If you ever venture out that way and love photography- DO IT!

The Power of Prints

Jan 28 2016

** Images by Sofia Emm **

(Vintage Los Angeles “Postcard Print”Top- Revival Vintage Co, Vintage Pants- Top Vintage LLC, Green Beaded Necklace- Stella & Dot, Vintage Handbag- thrifted, Vintage Hat- thrifted, Vintage Ferragamo Heels- Deja Vu Resale, Oversize Sunglasses- Zero UV.)

I’ve been wanting to spotlight my “Los Angeles Postcard Print” vintage blouse I bought from the Instagram vintage shop- Revival Vintage Co, for awhile now and was glad when I was finally able to break it out and wear it for this post in collaboration with a few other Houston fashion bloggers. Since it was still rather chilly, I paired the top with my easy floral print pants to complement the look. Now, since it was all about print mixing, I did try to piece together several looks the night before, but this final one just “felt right.” I added my favorite green statement necklace from Stella & Dot (no longer available) and a bright vintage handbag I recently thrifted as added color bonuses.

This is my first style post collaboration with other bloggers. I was thrilled when I was asked to share my style point-of-view with five other lovely ladies, all with their own unique style personalities. The ladies with whom I collaborated with are:

Sheela Goh

Her outfit details:

*Mustard & Black Plaid Hoodie Poncho – Forever21
*B&W Grid Sweater & Ombre Sunnies – Poshmark
*Brown Capris – Etsy
*Floppy Hat & Rings – Gifted
*Cuff – Lenora Dame
*Tribal Booties – Zooshoo

Check out her ‘prints’ blog post!

Dagny Zenovia

Her outfit details:

*Blazer: White House Black Market
*Blouse: New York & Company
*Skirt: Marshalls
*Earrings: Emma Bird Accessories
*Necklace: Forever 21
*Watch: Girl Talk

Check out her ‘prints’ blog post!

Wendy Perez

*Romper: Planet Blue
*Coat: Planet Blue
*Necklace: Dreamy Dwellings Boutique
*Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Check out her ‘prints’ blog post!

Dawn Darnell

*Crop Top- Zara
*Black Lace-Up Cut-Out Heels- Lulus.com
*Statement Necklace- Mirina Collections.com

Check out her ‘prints’ blog post!

Brittainy Perry

Top: Michael Kors
Pinstripe Button Down: Francescas
Boots: Steve Madden
Denim: J Brand jeans
Sunnies: Raybans
Watch: Michael Kors

Check out her blog!

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