Flea Market Finds

Hello Everyone!

So this past Sunday my family and I took a little trip up to Portland, ME and what do I see hanging up on multiple poles? This sign of course!

How pretty is it?

Now, my family knows that I cannot resist a clothing sale, especially a vintage clothing sale.  So we ventured onward and eventually found the site of the sale (it was inside an old building apparently. Who knew?)

Inside there were three glorious levels of vintage clothing, appliances, bowling shoes, pins, typewriters, and more (Although the two things I bought happen to not be vintage).

The first item I acquired at said flea market was a short sleeved cashmere sweater from Ann Taylor, bought for a mere 12 dollars.  It's so soft, but what makes it so pretty and unique is the back. 

It reminds me of this little article of clothing from my childhood...

oh ballet sweater. How I loved you so. 

The second piece I bought is even better. 

This is a BCBG Max Azria Runway Limited Edition skirt that originally sold for $218.  I bought it for only $18. Such an amazing deal. It's a little bright (at least I'll stop traffic), but so cute! I love the bow on the side. I would have loved it even if it was still $200. 

Until next time!,

Sarah

Beauty Ideas for a Sweltering Summer Day

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven’t been posting much, I’ve been in Vermont these past few days, spending some time with my family (including my lovely little cousins Charlotte and Lindsay from New York), which also means spotty internet access and a lack of quality time with my sewing machine. But not to worry, I still have plenty to show!

It’s been unusually hot up here – usually the rainy coolness of Vermont is a welcome change from the heat of Boston – but for some reason (global warming?), it’s been in the nineties, at least.  Luckily there is a pool here!

So, to keep my hair up to stay a little cooler, I upside-down French-braided my hair, and them twirled it in a messy bun. I got the idea from Pinterest, and I’m a bit surprised it worked out as well as it did – it stayed in all day, despite running around with my cousins and exploring deep Vermont forests – which was another plus. 

And another idea that is loosely based on a pin from Pinterest are these glittery nails; according to Pinterest, you paint your nails, put glitter eyeshadow on the cuticles, and blow it onto your nails, but instead we just dusted the eyeshadow directly onto to the wet nail itself.  It adds a little shimmer without being too overwhelming.  

(Orly nail polish (FOR AUDREY), Sephora eyeshadow)