A Grandma, a Granddaughter, and Her Dress

My grandma encourages me to dress up in her vintage clothing. I happily comply.

Grandma, me, and a dress of hers from ~the 60s.

Your friendly neighborhood ketchup advertisement.

Oh, Grandmama, It's Me, Anastasia.

Haha starting out the post with a quote from that golden animated VHS of yore, Anastasia. Can you believe that came out sixteen years ago? I was two, and I can't believe it either. (To clarify, I didn't watch it until much later than two years of age, although watching it that early would explain some of my mental issues.) I'm home for Christmas break and it is GLORIOUS. Anyway, here's a tad bit of photo spam of a vintage/ethereal photoshoot from our grandma's house on Saturday. The lighting was perfect, and the DSLR was conveniently there (lies. I brought it purposely), as were a pair of lovely vintage opera glasses and a multitude of vintage dresses (truth, although both were provided by our grandma).

So raise your (opera) glass!

Vintage Handknit Cardigan by my Great-Aunt Sylvia | BDG Chambray Buttondown | Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Ankle Zip Floral Jeans | Vintage The Limited Salmon Crew Socks

My grandma's old dress from the 50s or 60s! It fits like a dream--which is to say, quite imaginatively, I guess. I don't know how people are expected to know how a dream feels. Anyway, this dress fits me quite well.

Yes, I posed in the hallway with the receiver to my head, a demure smile on my lips as the automated operator whispered sweet nothings tinnily into my ear.

Clearly, I am overly ecstatic to be home.

There were, of course, many more photos, through which I am currently sorting. Expect another post soon!

Naomi's Soliloquy

"Who doesn't love Shakespeare's sonnets?"

"Well..."

"Actually, I can think of a few reasons why not to like them..."

"Like, c'mon. 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

"Pshaw."

Here is a nice glittery crystal ball ornament as a nice, random interlude. Too bad I don't know how to make it all bokeh-y. 

"Also, Shakespeare's sonnets are pretty good. It's Romeo and Juliet that I can't stand."

But that's a tale for another time. Here's a Bloomingdale Christmas ornament to soothe your agitated mind...

Christmas! ♥

I found these as I was searching through the blog folder the other day. The Christmas tree kind of dates this, so I'll confess: this was the outfit I wore on Christmas at the family celebration. We went to our Grandma's house and ate, talked, hung out, and had a genuinely merry time with all the cousins. Super late posting, I know, but enjoy anyway ;)

Nordstrom-Jou Jou Faux Leather Jacket in Black | Mom's Cashmere Cardi (I forget the brand) | Vince Camuto Contrast Trim Buttondown | Watch-Swatch | Free People Velvet Polka Dot Skinnies in Black | Over the Knee Socks from Karmaloop

My lovely Free People Velvet Skinnies have since ripped (one leg, horizontally--like shorts) which makes me very put out. >:( I'll have to lug out the sewing machine when I have time. Which, considering all the homework I still have (second semester seniors with no work? That's a myth at my school) will be never. Also, I need black thread. Things to do. Sigh. 

Dickens Christmas Fair 2011 ♥

Throwback time! For some reason, I suddenly reminisced upon the time I went to the Dickens Christmas Fair with my school's Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Club.

Banana Republic Coat | vintage Gap Corduroy Dress | Twilight Plaid Ruffle Dress-Nordstrom BP. | Dooney&Bourke bag | vintage socks | Nurture Mary Janes-Dillard's | handknit scarf-my aunt | $1 handwarmers-Target | collar-random white piece of fabric

My friend Jodi. I'm not sure where her clothes are from, but we tried to dress in Dickens-ish clothing at least.

Random goods to buy in one of the shops. Everything was so cool, but so expensive!

Leather mugs. Case in point. I mean, tell me that's not cool.

 (Well, I guess it wouldn't be cool if you were a cow, but...)

Awesome leather journal and wooden BOOK BOX. Agh, I want one. 

I totally want to go back to the Dickens Fair this year. The atmosphere is just so magical, it's practically like stepping back in time. (I have a bit of a soft spot for historical reenactments and dressing up in period costume.) I hope GATE goes again this Christmas. :D 

Have you guys ever gone to something like this?