Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Unsurprisingly, I decided to give the holiday a retro fitting! After all, the holidays are where traditions and old timey charm come together so easily and festive celebrations are the perfect place to don a classic piece of vintage.
I've decided to break this post into two sections. Part one is an outfit for day, for work, and for getting your hands all floured up. The second part will be for the formal gathering when you get to sample all of your hard work and share it with the ones you love.
Part One: Cooking up a Storm!
Everyone knows that holiday cooking starts bright and early. There is usually family in town milling about/getting in the way. I'm always in a bind with this scenario. There is part of me that wants to look cute and feel festive and there is the other part that knows I'm gonna get sweaty and dirty. I don't want to look like a slob (for others or for myself). My attitude is much brighter when I dress the part. If I'm in sweats and slippers, I'm probably going to end up on the couch. However, if I put this little day dress on, I would immediately have an uptick in my mood and feel like I wanted to conquer the day's myriad tasks. This adorable 1950's day dress is double breasted with a snowflake pattern. No wiggle dresses for this day's chores! A little cotton number with a loose skirt and sleeves would be perfect and wouldn't be restrictive.
Plus! It is the perfect little dress for a vintage apron! Look at the little poodle print in green! So cute and would make getting your hands dirty a bit more adorable.
As for accessories during the day, I would keep it simple and practical. No rings or bracelets to get crusted with gunk. A low or no heel shoe with an ankle strap would be ideal. That way when you are running to the oven to check a pie you don't fall out of your shoes and into said pie. These 1940's patent leather mary janes would be good for me. I know a lot of people can't do a heel all day, but this one wouldn't be too bad for me. If you do have trouble, a good pair of low vintage wedges would be a great compromise. To keep those wisps of hair from getting into your casseroles, I paired this outfit with one of my latest vintage bobby pin sets, "Sandstone". Practical meets adorable.
Part Two: The Culmination of a Hard Day's Work
It is finally time! All the craziness and spills of the day are over. Time to pour a glass of wine (or three) and celebrate with family and friends. I love the idea of dressing up for dinner. People rarely do this anymore. I enjoy casual, comfy duds as much as the next girl, but there is something so special about taking the time to "dress" for an occasion. It marks a transition for me. It tells me that my role of "making, doing, and running around" is over and my new role of "chatting, laughing, and having twinkling eyes" is now beginning. I feel refreshed and more care free after getting a clean outfit on with a little bit of festive detailing.
The dress that I discovered at MissFarfalla is absolutely perfect!! Cut from an abstract autumn leaf fabric, the late 50's/early 60's dress is an ideal piece for a fall celebration. It's formal, but not "New Year's" formal. It still feels homey and huggable while remaining classic and elegant. A vintage design by McKettrick, the cowl neck and bow detailing on the waist are just beautiful.
-Day Dress by Dear Golden
-Brown Day Shoes by Oiseau Vintage
-Poodle Apron by SFKvintage
-Vintage Button Bobby Pins by ChatterBlossom
-Formal Dress by MissFarfalla
-Tan Leather Pumps by SewSewSimplyVintage
-Vintage Button Ring by ChatterBlossom
-Hair Flowers by ChatterBlossom
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I will be holding my one and only sale for Black Friday through Cyber Monday!!! If you would like to get gifts or stocking stuffers for the lovely ladies in your life, come browse my shop and use the code SmallBizLove10 for 10% off your entire purchase! I make everything by hand, try to be as eco conscious as possible, and incorporate a vintage bauble on each creation. I also gift wrap each item for free and will send it directly to the giver or the recipient.
Look at me lying in wait for the surprise!! I LOVE the dress- both dresses. You are going to look mahhhvelous! And you have inspired me to put together a lovely vintage look for the holiday. :) Beautiful! ... I will be sure to check out your shop too! -Laurie
ReplyDeleteYAY! Love to influence someone over to the dark side! ;-)
DeleteHave fun putting your outfit together and let me know how it goes! ;-)
I love both of these outfits but think the dress to wear for dinner and guests is fab! Happy thanksgiving!
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DeleteWhat a sweet story for that special occasion... Love all the festive outfits and pretty accessories. You will be looking stunning while prepping your festive meal...Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks Shirl! Hope you enjoy you weekend too! ;-)
DeleteAmazing dresses :) Thank you so much for your wishes <3
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omg! Its really amazing! I even can imagine how it would be great to blend dress from second mannequin with modern accessories! Adorable! Would you like follow each other? let me know or you can follow me and I will follow you back! :)
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ReplyDeleteLove that dress in autumn colors and great flowers!!!
Aww, thank you! I'm so glad you like the avatar change and the flowers! ;-)
DeleteHello! I always thought that vintage clothing is beautiful. I love shoes, dresses and prints. They favor a woman completely.
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I absolutely agree! Thank you!
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Totally amazing vintage dresses! I love them both! I could just picture myself wearing those beauties! Loving the cute button hair pins too! Got to have some hair accessories!
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Thank you so much Rebecca!
Deleteamazing items!! gorgeous post dear:)) thank you so much for your words! keep in touch:)) happy week!
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DeleteSo loving the vintage dresses you picked out ... and the accessories! Girl after my own heart! Have a fabulous day tomorrow :)
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Happy Holidays
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DeleteLove, love these outfits! The accessories are just so much fun.
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I'm so glad you like them!!!
DeleteI love these retro dresses! Perfect for the holidays :)
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Southern (California) Belle
Aren't they so cute?!
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DeleteBoth of those dresses are to die for. Oh my gosh they are gorgeous!! Have a great weekend :)
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DeleteThe Day dress is lovely! ...and what a great deal! 10% OFF :)
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Thank you! My only sale of the year!
DeleteSO ADORABLE ! happy thanksgiving!
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Deletelove it!!
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I'm so glad!
Deletelove this post! would you like to follow each other? let me know!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, and so beautiful items! The dress you will wear for dinner and guests is totally divine! I checked out your shop, you have lots of amazing pieces at reasonable prices. Hope your business picks ups ;)
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Aren't they pretty?! And thank you for visiting my shop! Glad you liked it!
DeleteHi Jamie!:) Happy Thanksgiving:) I love vintage and retro stuff, the both dress are so cute and in general I like your blog:) So, I follow you back with pleasure dear:) Have a great day and enjoy! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad to find another vintage lover! ;-)
DeleteThe (autumn leaf) dress and the heels are wonderful!
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Yep, I think those heels are fantastic!
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i love this post
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kisses
Thank you Brooklyn! ;-)
DeleteThank you for stopping by Jamie!I'm so glad I came across your lovely blog!I'm now following you with great pleasure!kisses Coco
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ReplyDeleteHi Jamie! Love your blog Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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What a lovely inspiring post to read! Wish you a happy holiday! We don't have holiday now in the Netherlands:P
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Thank you and thank you for the well wishes! ;-)
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ReplyDeletethose dresses are both so lovely! have a fantastic thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You too, if you're celebrating!
DeleteAmazing post! Love those vintage dresses!
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quiestinquiestout
Thanks! They are really gorgeous!
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Hope you have a great Thanksgiving xx
http://thecurvygirlinthecorner.blogspot.com
woah you have such a lovely blog going on here and a great taste for vintage!
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Thank you! I'm so glad you like it!
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DeleteLove both ideas so much. You are going to look so pretty! The hair pins are absolutely adorable.
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Thank you!
DeleteHere we don't celebrate it, but I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving day!
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That is very nice of you, thanks!
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quiestinquiestout
Thank you Lita!
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Thanks Ana!
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DeleteI am new to your blog, but what a creative post! I absolutely love it, I've never seen anyone put such a creative spin on Thanksgiving. It must have been lots of fun. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank you Toni!
DeleteI sooo NEED a little vintage dress! Why don't I ever take the time to look for one? I'm adding it to my list...lovely post!
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DeleteLove the vintage look. Time to relax now. Good luck on your sale!
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DeleteLove the MAD MEN vibe of the outfits....Have a wondrous Thanksgiving my dear!!!
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Thanks! I hope you do the same! ;-)
Deletethese two dresses are just the cutest!!
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misscarlaviolet.blogspot.com
Agreed!
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DeleteLoooove the heels! Great post!
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DeleteHi I am a new follower and Wow I really love the dress. Great find!!! The perfect color for the season.
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That color combo is so rich too!
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Thanks!
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Yay for blog hopping! I'm so glad you got to visit and I like it! I'll definitely head back your way now!
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ReplyDeleteThe second dress is really beautiful and the shoes next to it as well. And the bobby pins are so unique. Love the blog, new follower!
ReplyDeletexo, Vita
http://pixievita.blogspot.com/
Thank you Vita! I'm glad you like my retro holiday picks!
DeleteThese heels are almost perfect, I merely wish their colour was... baby blue, for example :) Or another pastel colour :)
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Oooh, baby blue would be to wonderful!
DeleteI love the second dress. The colors are just gorgeous together. I love to accessorize so I am digging the ring and hair flowers too. You always find the cutest pieces.
ReplyDeleteAccessorizing is kinda my thing, but I may be a bit biased. ;-)
DeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteThere is such a terrific beauty to the palette of autumn. I find myself drawn to it on the fashion front, too (this year I was all about dark oranges like rust and pumpkin), not only while the season is in my play, but through the rest of the year, too. I have a couple of vintage dresses though that are are especially fall-ish, and which I tend to reserve for when the temps dip once more and the leaves outside begin to match the frocks' deep autumn hues. I'll miss this season when it wraps up next month (it's my very fave), but am also very fond of winter, which helps make saying goodbye to autumn a little easier.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your lovely blog comments, this year, dear gal. It's terrific to "meet" you.
♥ Jessica
So nice to meet you too Jessica. Fall is also my favorite season and it comes and goes rather quickly, unfortunately.
DeleteI LOVE both pairs of shoes, but I REALLY love that button ring. I mean REALLY LOVE.
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad to hear that! I thought that button was so neat looking that it just had to be made into a ring. Happy you love it!
Deletewow!!! just gorgeous dresses!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! ;-)
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Hey there! Thanks for linking up with the Not Quite There Yet link up. I am loving meeting new girls that is in the same place in life. These dresses are just beautiful! Hope you can make it back to link up again this week! If you are interested in co-hosting the link up in the future some time let me know, I would love to have ya.
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Oh I'm so glad!! Thank you for stopping by Christine! ;-)
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