Red, White & Fabulous

Miu Miu - Resort 2012

On the eve of CANADA's BIRTHDAY I wanted to offer up some patriotic pairings in a celebration of my homeland (CAN) and my new home (USA). since the holiday's are so close together be sure to confidently a million mixes of the Red, White and Blue. There are thousands of ways to mix the colours into your look. I love mixing nautical and military themed pieces as well as prints for day and night.  Below are a few fun suggestions. The only limit to your patriotic paring possibilities is your imagination.

Shoes:

Miu Miu Gingham Sling Back's - Resort 2012

Charles David ~ Nautical

Nine West - Eastbound T-Strap Pumps

Jewels:

Red, White & Blue EVOLUTION REWIND Ring

Vintage Red/White Statement Necklace

Dresses:

 Vintage Navy/White Dress

 Vintage LANVIN Red w White Polka Dot Dress

 Vintage (w Tags Never Worn) ALICE Polynesian Fashions Red/White/Blue Dress

Miu Miu Resort 2012

Jackets:  

 Vintage RICHARD TYLER Read Silk Blazer

 80's Military Crop Coat

80's Military Crop Coat

No matter what country you are celebrating in this week/weekend ENJOY and turn it out in STYLE. You can be patriotic AND pretty!

GO Gingham: Styled

I'm obviously on the Gingham program for summer and wanted to share a few style tips for those who are unsure about rocking a head-to-toe gingham look.

This 3 piece set from EVOLUTION VINTAGE is fabulous on it's own, but with the right accessories and infusion of contemporary pieces it could also go a long way in your closet. My Sweet & chic intern Kylie was nice enough to help me show you how!

Utilizing Vintage accessories and some contemporary selections I transformed and RE-Styled THIS:

Into THESE:

Contemporary TANK & JEANS (use any washes or colors to mix it up in your own closet)

Vintage accessories:

Vintage Purse (can be converted into a clutch) - $20

Vintage 1950's Metallic Mule w Kitten Heel (size 6.5B)- $55

Vintage Owl Statement Necklace ~ $55

70's Statement Necklace  - $30

Vintage Gold Tone Metal Fish Scale Stretch Belt  - $23

How can you Re-Style vintage Gingham this summer using what you have in your closet? or by adding contemporary accessories?

Flex those creative muscles and GO GINGHAM!

1) 1960's Mini Mod Dress

2) Vintage Ranch Rockabilly Shirt

3) 1950's White Dress w Gingham Detail

4) Vintage Black/White Gingham Clutch

5) 1950's Sun Top

Vintage Gingham Gloves

GO Gingham: Summer Chic

Anyone who knows me is well aware that I have an affinity for PRINTS. When I think of a summer print my mind does not jump to the obvious; floral. I blogged recently about Fruits/Veggie prints for summer 2012 but I also LOVE Gingham. Not only does the print make for a fabulous table cloth or picknic spread, shabby chic style but it is a beautiful choice for summer in all of it's forms ~ Dresses, shoes, tops and MORE! 

FAV Shoe: Christian Louboutin GREISSIMO Platform Pumps 

FAV Swim: Navy/White Gingham by J. Crew (SALE: $55)

FAV Top: Vintage 1960's Red & White Gingham via BijouVintageBazaar

FAV Denim: Current/Elliott Skinny Jeans

FAV Set: Vintage 1960's Navy/White 3 piece Gingham Set (Dress/Jacket/Belt)

TIP: Style with a POP of colour AND metallic accessories! I will show you how to Re-Style these 3 pieces into several contemporary looks using additional Vintage accessories in an upcoming blog. 

Gingham is a GO for summer!

B&W Gingham w embellishments

NOW: on Dita Von Teese

THEN: - Vintage Skirt by briannauk

Navy/White Mini

Vintage Maxi by Sydney's Vintage Clothing

Summer Day Dress

NOW: by D&G

THEN: Vintage by NiftyGypsyVintage

Black & White Chic Checks

1950's Vintage Dress By BC Treasure Trove Vintage

TIP: Making minor alterations to ANY garment (tailoring or shortening skirts) makes a BIG difference. Don't let an amazing Vintage piece pass you by due to ill fitting or not being the right length. CALL A SEAMSTRESS!

Will you be Good To Go In GINGHAM this summer??