New Uploads!

I am very excited to share the new uploads to my store Theodora Vintage!

Definitely some holiday party worthy looks for sale so check it out. :) 

Ralph Lauren Spring '12

Surprise, surprise...I can't help but be attracted to pretty things. And retro things. Put that together and a pretty heavy obsession grows. That's how I feel about the Ralph Lauren Spring '12 collection. After reading the review on Style.com I learned that Ralph Lauren was responsible for designing the costumes for the original version of The Great Gatsby and it all made so much sense. A perfect 20's inspired collection by the costumer of the quintessential Jazz Age movie.

images via style.com, collage by me

Etsy ♥ / shop Amourouse

A few years ago I discovered Etsy and it was like falling into a fantastically quirky and wonderful rabbit hole. At a young age I started trolling ebay for deals (at age 11 I sold all my outgrown clothes online for spending money...I guess I'm an entrepreneur at heart) but it wasn't the best platform for handmade sellers hoping to create a boutique type environment. Needless to say, Etsy has stolen my heart and is growing both as a site and as a community everyday. Being a seller there myself, I have discovered quite a few stores and products I am absolutely in love with and I thought it was about time I share...

Amourouse

If you follow any number of fashion-centric tumblr's you have probably seen pictures of one of these sets. Until a few weeks ago I had no clue where to find them but a lucky search on etsy sent me to Amourouse. Each is custom made to the customer's size and can have lining added to make them suitable for use as a bathing suit. Vintage-y, flower-y, bow-y, amazing!!

all images via Amourouse 

Thursday ♥'s (and personal musings)

You can never have enough rings...Oversized Shades & a Cup of Coffee seems to agree with me.

I have a serious affinity for personalized jewelry and this piece is perfect, via ellevictoire.

Cheetah is the New Black has a collage of perfect picks for summer.

La Ville Inconnue never ceased to amaze me with her wonderful vintage style.

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ahhh Weird webcam picture I know, but I felt the need to include a thinking photo with this thinking post...anyways...

(I may or may not have been at work while taking this)

I'm in one of those unfortunate, inevitable, absolutely wretched writer's block slumps.

All I can help thinking is why do I blog? There isn't much that makes my blog different from other fashion blogs as much as I wish there was. Developing a voice and a persona is not an easy task and something I'm definitely working on, but at times it just feels so overwhelming. Then again is that something I should even have to try at? 

All I know is that it is time for me to change things up a tad. 

When I feel stuck in a rut I just remind myself 

"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different result."

(Totally thought this was an Einstein quote but apparently its Ben Franklin)

So here's to shaking things up a bit and becoming more inspired again! I've found I find the most joy in what I do when it comes from the heart and I don't try to be something I'm not. 

Seems pretty simple right? 

If you've made it to the end of this I commend you!
What do you when you feel like you are in a blogging rut? Heck what do you do when you are in a LIFE rut?

I'd love to hear your thoughts. :)

Theodora Vintage Spring 2011 Lookbook

Here it is. :) 

Some items are currently available in the store, while others will be uploaded in the days to come. 

Our Menswear should be up by the end of the month.
The entire lookbook is available for viewing here on Facebook.

Hope you guys like it!

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A Mild Obsession

I'm home! It's been a whirlwind of two weeks traveling to New Jersey and Dallas for dance but an absolutely wonderful experience. Now, with a mountainous amount of fashion week coverage to catch up on, I have found a few blissfully free moments to get back to blogging! As silly as it sounds, I miss fashion. When I don't have the opportunity to check my favorite blogs and news sites I feel so out of the loop, especially this time of the year with fashion month in progress.

Right this minute, all I want to wear is shorts! 

High-waisted, drapey, patterned, structured, any and all styles preferably paired with nude heels or lace up flats and bows. I blame Modcloth for my obsession due to all the adorably styled pairs that keep popping up in my email. Please tell me I'm not the only one in love!

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Flower Power

Awesome Print. Check. Shoulder Pads. Check. Romper Style. Check. Price........$3.00.

Another serious good deal courtesy of my local Salvation Army. Every time I go in they have a new discount or deal written on the white board out front. This particular day happened to be 50% off their already great prices. It's times like these that make me seriously spoiled when it comes to shopping in normal full priced store.




Romper: Thrifted, Tights: Capezio, Shoes: Vintage Justin's