etsy wednesday - vintage bags

i need a new purse with a quickness. seriously, it's getting dire. though, i did score a small black satchel at value village for $3.99, it's serving the purpose for now. ideally, the new one will be vintage/secondhand too. i like these: brownie leather buckle handbag, $28 or the navy handbag from brown bag vintage; chain link quilted leather bag, $51 from vintage marmalade; and this "butter soft" leather bag, $30 from fleamart fanny.

fashion blitz - it's freaking cold out

all things i want to keep me warm this fall & winter. spatter & jayne's infinity scarf, wool mukluks with leather bottom (i love these things, i finally threw away the ratty pair from college last winter), and this cozy down jacket from burton.

mukluk photo via silence that is me.

found decor - confetti system

artists & designers nicholas anderson and julie ho are working under the studio, confetti system. they have an amazing portofolio of colorful installations as well as a selection of necklaces, pinatas & blindfolds.

taken from there website, "the system is a collection of objects born from simple materials. tissue paper, cardboard, and silk are transformed into interactive objects that create a point of focus where memories can be made and a spontaneous collaboration between themselves and the viewer is sparked. confetti system occupies the space that exists between the ephemeral and the permanent and aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia and lighthearted fun."

music to listen to - phoenix

one of my favorite songs of the late summer - phoenix's lisztomania. the album wolfgang amadeus phoenix is definitely worth picking up.

handmade days - featuring kate from curiositys

i'm loving the idea of hand embellished goodies this fall, especially tees. i have a tutorial to work on this weekend, as promised. in the meantime, these two from kate at curiositys are so adorable & seem to be pretty straightforward.


this looks so adorable & simple, the neckline detail tutorial via cucumbersome.


and this tank, sigh. so cute. i think i'll give it a try in the next few days.

etsy wednesday - dear golden vintage

i'd love to slide myself into this dress. yummm.

this & much more at dear golden vintage.

fashion blitz - fall wishlist 09

the last few months have involved little to no clothing shopping; the purchases i have made have all been second hand (some killer deals from crossroads trading - 2 sweaters, one tank & some american apparel stretchy black jeans for a whopping total of $40). i've always toyed with the idea of buying only long lasting classic pieces or second hand for a while, but i always get lured into forever 21 or h&m.

last year i had a total freak out, but thought that the list making was well worth it. so what shall it be for fall/winter 09? here's my list thus far...

city sneaks (i destroyed last years in copenhagen rain)
black/grey thin fall jacket
crisp dark ankle skinny jeans (with a little stretchy)
lightweight tan or heather cream waist length cardi
sheath dress - grey or tweed
not black versatile pumps
colorful skinny belts
necklaces of all sorts - chunky to long chains

btw - bart picked up the sartorialist book. gorgeous & well worth the $16.

image via chictopia.

found place - story hotel

if i could do stockholm over (which i hope to some day), i would stay here. the story hotel seems to be the perfect combination of new & vintage, bohemian chic if you will. tucked away in ostermalm, this spot is filled with art, spaces for mingling & dining. i want to go to there.

found via studio g.

music to listen to - the big pink

i heard this last week on kexp & loved it - it's not until today when i find it on iso50 that it's stuck. welcome uk band - the big pink.

handmade days - lace pumpkins

i love these. they aren't new, but i love them. martha stewart's lace pumpkins. go get them, carve them, make them pretty.