Sunday Snag – Autumn & Winter Snags: Part One

1940s Evening Glow

Can you believe it?! This year is already coming to a close! I usually get stuck in time somewhere back in September and it's always a shock to see the new year come so quickly. Back in August I did a recap series of all the vintage outfits I wore during the summer months (see Part One here and Part Two here). Now it's time to share a recap of the cooler months! I really enjoy looking back to see how my style and tastes change and remembering how I felt when I wore each outfit. These clothes are so special to me and I love that new memories are being added to their already long history. Once again I'm sharing it in two parts so as not to overload you with photos. 

I would love to get your thoughts on which outfits or pieces are your favorites and why. I love hearing which details and aspects of an ensemble catch your attention and tug at your heartstrings. 

You can view the entire post of any outfit by clicking on the titles.

1950s Sorority Sisters

1940s Swing Me a Song

1940s Plaid About You

1940s Woodland Keeper

1930s Quintessentially Autumn

Mid-Century Kimono Romance

Last Week's Sunday Snag:

Ultimate Snag Wishlist

Saturday Shop Talk – The Divine Sarah

"The Divine Sarah"

Personality: The Larger than Life
Places you'll find yourself: Capturing the hearts and captivating the souls of all who see you

 This piece is one of my more unusual I think. Or at least it's more specific anyway. I made this ring from an antique button (which is what my shop is best known for), but typically the buttons are more general in their designs. Things like flowers and birds tend to be the most common designs in antique buttons. However, this button is definitely an exception. This one is of a specific person who actually lived during the time the button would have been made. The cameo is of Sarah Bernhardt, a renowned theater actress in France during the Belle Epoque. It's funny to think of it this way, but I imagine having your face on a button would be somewhat akin to having a celebrity's face on a t-shirt now. She was known the world over and would have been a recognizable figure among theatre lovers at that time (late 1800s). The button itself is beautiful. It was created in the late 1800s/early 1900s with a brass bust atop a deep navy blue tinting. 

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Last week's Saturday Shop Talk:

Love Amongst Brambles

Friday Photo Swoon – It's Almost Time!

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The New Year is almost here! Any one have any plans for the Eve? I've never really done resolutions, but I do try to do something with family and friends each year. This year my sister and her husband are taking me and the hubs out for a Christmas/Birthday/New Year's dinner at a nice restaurant! So excited! We do all three as me and my sister have birthdays over the holiday. I have a pretty little frock to wear too! Ooooh! 1950s silk party dress with gold heels!

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Last Week's Friday Photo Swoon:

Snappy Dressed Man

Thursday Thrill – Guess Who's on Instagram?!

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It's me, it's me!!! And I'm so excited!! I have entered the 21st century for Christmas, folks! My sister gave me the gift of a smart phone and it is my very first one. The above photo is pretty much what I looked like when I got my gift! Sheer giddy delight! Now I just have to figure out how the heck to work the thing...

One of the first things I did though was to get my booty on over to instagram! I'm not usually too excited about tech stuff, but instagram is wonderful! Now I get to stalk all my favorite bloggers and vintage sellers/wearers/lovers! I only have a few photos up of my own so far but I would love for you to stalk me too! ;-)

You can find me @chatterblossom or just click the button below to find me. 

Last Week's Thursday Thrill:

Turquoise