Guest-posted!

I guest-posted over at Literally My Life: Eden's Evaluations, for her Fashion Friday! Go check it out, as I tell you about my birthday outfit from a few weeks ago! :~)

Beautiful Blessings - 7/25/15

~ Spotting the pretty painted turtles in the pond at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake!

~ Seeing the beautiful colors mottled along the trails.

~ Stopping for ice cream at Stewart's! I had "Crazy Coconut"!

~ MOUNTAINS!! :~D Ah how I love the mountains!!!! <3 

~ Family to have adventures with <3

Now for some bonus pictures!

This is a great quote!

The ceiling in the Wild Center is soooooo beautiful!

Yes, I went up there. And yes I went all the way to the top of the bird's nest! I also did the suspension bridges, but I refused to do the spider web. lol!

The membership sticker matched my outfit! lol!! No, I didnt plan that ;~)

Photo-A-Day - Day 29!

"Past" - a blast from the past! This was taken around 1900. Twas a friend of the family's grandmother. I love the beautiful work put into this dress! Such elegance!

Throwback Tuesday: By the Christmas Tree!

Sometimes during the Christmas season, you need something special to wear to a fancy fete! A dress like this always does the trick. Especially if it has roses and sparkles! It's also a good dress for a bit of dancing around the Christmas tree or under a star-filled sky! This is one of my favorite vintage dresses as it twirls deliciously! Heehee!! 

Throwback Tuesday: For a Winter's Evening

 For caroling, or a sleigh ride,

for winter strolls through the countryside,

or enjoying gentle snowfalls,

'tis a perfect outfit for a winter evening!

 ~ Winter Wonderland ~

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.

Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.

Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

Throwback Tuesday: Dressed for the Holiday Social Season

With Thanksgiving only a couple days away, the start of the holiday season is here! 

This is a perfect outfit if you are going: 

to a dinner, 

the opera, 

a performance of Nutcracker ballet, 

a classy vintage movie theater to watch a Christmas classic such as  

It's a Wonderful Life or The Christmas Carol,

being a hostess for Thanksgiving,

attending a party,

going to the symphony,

enjoying a delightful tea,

or just dressing up for fun this holiday season!

Timeless yet elegant for any social event this holiday season!

**disclaimer** I wouldn't recommend wearing this for one of those ugly holiday sweater contest parties. It just doesn't seem appropriate..... ;~)

Throwback Tuesday: A Vintage "Vinter" Hat

This is a fun vintage "vinter" hat! It was made by the Rose Co. in Rochester N.Y.! I can't seem to find much about this company, but I have seen things made by them before. Hats are such a fun way to learn about the history of fashion!

“Why should any one be frightened by a hat?” 
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Throwback Tuesday: Grandma's Square Dancin' Skirt

There is nothing more fun,

than a super-full skirt,

when it's a sunny day,

and you have a chance to twirl,

in Grandma's square dancin' skirt!

Throwback Tuesday: Purple Dresses!

When my Mom was in college, she needed a dress, so my Aunt made her one! I love wearing this dress, as it's pretty, very comfy, and is made with love! It's also one of my favorite purple dresses....

.........my other I wore when I dressed up as Lizzie Bennett. 

Purple is such a pretty color!

Throwback Tuesday: Look-Alike

To the innocent eye,

this may be a hat,

a vintage hat,

in fact.

Yet,

underneath,

it hides a great secret,

it is indeed an impostor.

How can I allow an impostor,

a vintage look-alike,

into the midst?

Aye,

such a question must be burning in your heads.

This lovely hat,

was in fact,

found at Dress Barn.

It is a cloche hat,

and looks like it's straight from the roaring 20's.

Can you picture Daisy Buchanan,

or Jordan Baker,

from the Great Gatsby,

wearing this?

Throwback Tuesday: A 50's Dress

This has always been one of my favorite 50's dresses. Unfortunately I outgrew it. (This is a picture from a couple years ago). The silver hat is one of my favorite pillbox hats. It fits just right. And I'm not sure if you can see, but I also have Eiffel Tower earrings on from my Dad's cousin who went to France! 

(I made this picture around the time it was taken :~)

Throwback Tuesday - Changes, yet more fun!

Throwback Tuesday is going to have a few changes!

I usually pick a person from the past and dress up as them. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours trying to find someone, get the picture, and post it. As I've done it for about 10 months now, it's been getting harder for me to find people to dress up as.......so.........

When I have someone to dress up as, I shall do that, but if not.....

Y'all will get to see some of the vintage clothes I have!

Still a "blast from the past" and just as fun!

Today I want to share with you a super cute outfit!

This dress and matching coat were a gift from my employers. They couldn't bear to cut it up, so they gave it to me. It fits like a glove, and goes perfectly with pearls of my Mom's and a hat from a friend! It is made by "Best & Co." from Fifth Avenue sometime during the 60's. This company was terminated around 1971, so this is truly a keep-sake.

Throwback Tuesday: Princess Leia

So, I must admit, I've only see the original Star Wars......and that was several years ago! ;~D

Princess Leia: I don't know who you are or where you came from, but from now on you'll do as I tell you, okay? 

I really liked it though! :~D

I was fascinated with her hair for weeks......

I even did a post with her before!! Heehee! You have to read it!

Okay, so my cinnamon buns aren't as big...........but hey! ;~D

"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope."

Please help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi.....my hair is in serious need of help.........

Throwback Tuesday: Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon)

I absolutely LOVE the Get Smart tv series from the late 60's! The guy who played Maxwell Smart Secret Agent 86, shares the same birthday as I do! And 99 is one of the best characters ever! Sweet, silly, sarcastic, sassy, and special! :~D

Maxwell Smart: [reads message from the secret compartment in the Chiefs desk] In case anything happens to me, contact my superior: Zebra 642. We're gonna have to look this up in the Chief's special codebooks
# 99: [pushes button to reveal the codebooks behind fake books on bookshelf] Zebra, that's the blue book.
Maxwell Smart: [Carlton reaches for the blue book] The blue book is the one with the green cover.
Carlson: Since when does a blue book have a green cover?
# 99: Max worked it out with the coding section. In case of a KAOS infiltrator every book has a cover identity.
Maxwell Smart: You see we have a cover for a cover.
Carlson: [reading from the book] It says: see green book.
Maxwell Smart: The green book is the one with the blue cover.
# 99: Max couldn't throw away a perfectly good book cover. 

(A perfect quote for my picture....I took the cover of a Bible dictionary for the shot ;~)

Throwback Tuesday: Kay Thompson

 

Kay Thompson, (picture from the musical Funny Face ), was a charming actress, author, and singer. I absolutely LOVE her in Funny Face! Her comedic expressions and classic style of acting make it highly enjoyable! She, Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn were great co-stars. She is also the author of the Eloise books!

"Let's give 'em the old pizazz!"

 

"Lettie, take an editorial! "To the women of America...!" No, make it to the women everywhere. "Banish the black, burn the blue, and bury the beige. From now on, girls, think pink!""

Being Classy: Advice for Guys (a guest post)

Today's guest-post is from my good friend Noah. Below is a picture of Noah being classy during his graduation photo shoot. 

In today's culture something we are lacking is class. Many people do

not know how to handle themselves with dignity and classiness. Fear

not. I have compiled a list of classy traits you can adopt and bring

your social status to the next level. and have some fun too.

10. Know your style: if you don't care how you look, you should. Get

advice from a friend. Find out what you look good in, and stick with

it, but don't be afraid to experiment. DO NOT be obsessed with clothes

all the time. This is an irritation to most people. Find balance. I

found it helpful to pick a friend with similar taste and ask "would

THEY wear this?"

9. Hygiene (nailed that spelling the first time *self five* ): This I

shouldn't have to even say, but many people do not take care of there

general composure. D-E-O-D-E-R-A-N-T.

=P don't be a germaphobe thought. and be relaxed too. walking around

with a comb in your pocket 24/7 just makes you "that guy".

8. Manners: This will score you major class points with anyone. P's

and Q's will open doors, makes friends, and look good on your resume.

7. Be outgoing. It is very unclassy to sit in a corner, put on some

obnoxious music, and say nothing to anyone. There ARE times for that.

I know I have them. But don't make it a habit. This is the single

biggest key to making new friends and keeping old ones. They're just

as nervous or even more nervous than you are.

6. Two Words: Bow Tie. ALWAY classy. Bow Ties are COOL. get a REAL one

if you know how;  if you don't..........learn how. Man points here. ;)

5. Get a suit. Or a tux. or just a button up and tie. Looking classy

in classy gear is essential to your repertoire (extra tip: use big

words). Second hand works if you don't have money lying around. I sure

don't. Choose wisely, but dare to be different...but no camo suits

please D:

4. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: There was a SONG about this. Learn it. It's catchy.

Listening to people is always a good start. If you don't agree with

them, don't start a fistfight. Talk to them, or even just say nothing.

Just remember: they have a whole life you have never seen. You don't

know their circumstances or life situations. Don't be judgmental. but

do learn to draw the line at stupidity.

3. Know your boundaries: A person's business is theirs. Don't stick

your face in it. If someone tells you something in confidence. NEVER

TELL SOMEONE ELSE WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION . Not cool man. Not cool.

2. Have fun being classy. It IS fun. Make it fun. and relax too. Don't

be stiff. That isn't fun

1. RESPECT YO LADY FRIENDS. SINGLE, MOST IMPORTANT POINT: (ladies,

respect your dude friend too). If you wouldn't say it to your sister

or mother, don't say it to someone else. Be confident. that's someones

WIFE someday. He will find you. and he will kill you :{

Bonus: beards are classy. Keep them that way.

Throwback Tuesday: Coco Chanel

 

Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, also known as, Coco Chanel, is well known for one of the most popular perfumes, Chanel No. 5. She also started the love and popularity for the LBD (Little Black Dress). It was during the time of the Depression when women wanted affordable fashionable dresses. Coco Chanel created a black dress that was comfortable, stylish, and practical. Women fell in love with it, and they are still in style today. Chanel was a leading woman in fashion and was the only fashion designer in the 

Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century.

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” 
― Coco Chanel

“Elegance comes from being as beautiful inside as outside.” 
― Coco Chanel

“Fashion changes, but style endures.”

― Coco Chanel

Throwback Tuesday: Catherine Booth

Catherine Booth was the wife of William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army. She was often known as The Mother of the Salvation Army. She became a Christian at a young age, and it is said she read the Bible through 8x by the age of 12. She and her husband began The Christian Mission in 1865 in London's East End. The name was changed 13 years later to what we know now, The Salvation Army.

"I know not what He is about to do with me, but I have given myself entirely into His hands."

Catherine Booth