Earrings, Necklaces, and Ring: Gifts from Hubby
Vintage Rose Pin: Antique Shop
Vintage Coats: Gift from Friend
Dress: Self Made (Butterick 5708)
Petticoat (not visible): Self Made
Belt: Local
Hue Tights: Macy's (clearance)
Navy Blue Suede Shoes: Gift from Mom
Let's start with the ring, shall we? Oh yes, we shall! It is an Antique Jelly Opal ring that I absolutely adore. *Sigh* Isn't it just sooooo pretty? It is my Valentine's, Mother's Day, Anniversary, and maybe even Birthday present from Hubby. :o)
We are trying to find out more about it, but so far it's slow going. We know it's European Art Deco, and that just isn't enough to go on. I would really, really like to narrow down a date on it to within 10 years. I will keep sleuthing.
Ok, tear your eyes away from the ring now and let's talk about the awesome vintage coats. A friend from church told me a month ago that she had two vintage coats that she would give to me IF I would wear them. "Of course I'd wear them!" I almost shouted. :o) She brought them to me this Sunday and I danced and hopped around the church parking lot with excitement.
The yellow coat is my favorite of the two. Those buttons are just too huge and wonderful!!! I kept squealing, "Look at the buttons, look at the buttons!" I apologize for not taking a close up of a button. Next time, ok? Oh, let's not forget that collar. Have you ever seen such a beautiful collar? I am so impressed with the way it folds down then back up before meeting the Mink. What a cool way to set a collar!
Last, but certainly not least is the suede coat. I think it will look so cool with jeans! It is a lighter weight, which will make it more wearable for here. It too has some pretty large buttons! :o) And I just think that top stitching is so neat.
I hope you guys have been blessed with sweet gifts lately too!
JJ
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That dress! It's fabulous! And I am in love with the yellow coat! I can just see Lauren Bacall wearing it!
ReplyDeleteLauren Bacall...oh my what a compliment! :o)
DeleteI just keep wondering where you put all your clothes in your tiny cabin. I can't imagine the adjusting you're going to have to do when you move in your new house! lol
ReplyDeleteUm it's a more than a little squished in my closet! :o) I just can't wait for all of those closets to be finished in the big house...we're getting closer and closer!!!
DeleteLove the dress JJ, and yes it was pretty hard for me to tear my eyes off that ring. What a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elsie, I stare at my ring constantly when I wear it. :o)
DeleteJJ that yellow coat....you have me here in awe!!!!!! Should you ever get tired of it.....no wait.... I am invited to your little man b_day Party.......well do I need to say more ;-) honey that is one gorgeous coat!!! You made that dress? Gee girl you've got talent!!! The ring is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Lenya
FashionDreams&Lifestyle
OH my goodness, it is quite the "Miss Lemon" coat! Perfect color! Thank you for the many, many sweet compliments Lenya!
DeleteI think that dress is gorgeous It has a really nice retro vibe and it looks great with the red tights. The yellow coat is a bit special too.
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Paul
:o) I had been looking forward to wearing that dress with colored tights since I made it back in the Fall!
Deletegasp! what an awesome dress!!! Kudos to your hubby for picking out such perfect jewelry for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you Hollie. :o)
DeleteI want to take about the dress...holy gorgeousness! You look so pretty and "old timey" yet modern...perfect.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com
You just put into words the exact look I was going for! :o)
DeleteI adore the dress. It goes so well with your wonderful smile.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ring too.
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Thanks Sacramento! Doesn't everything just look better with a smile? :o)
DeleteLove love love the dress! I'm a sucker for anything vintage or vintage-inspired!
ReplyDeleteMe too! :o)
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