Gold Sandals

These are the gold shoes I found to go with my ball gown!

I paid $5.00 at a second hand store. 

They are a little bit worn, but for the one day, they will do. Sadly, there is a possibility we won't be in the parade after all, so I may not have an occasion to wear my gown to. :( Still I will definitely get all dolled up & pose for photos as soon as everything is green & pretty! 

New To My Collection

This week I am just loading you with "new to my collection" posts.... lol

But it has been a long time since I've done so! And finding time to blog is getting harder, so I usually just end up doing posts on my personal blog!

Anyways, today's necklace is one I couldn't resist when I saw it.... very classy feel...

Would you wear it???

I ♥ Thursdays, {No. 2}

This week I am in love with all things red...

I literally **gasped** when I saw this coat in a VTC catalogue!

What a beautiful winter jacket this would make!

You can read more about it ~here~ 

 These boots are rather darling... not usually the type I would wear, but I had an image of them being worn to a Christmas Eve party, along with a pretty brown dress, & I had second thoughts about whether I liked them or not. *smiles*

I tried to find out where you could buy them, but found nothing.

 Next we have this feminine ruffled scarf. It's something I would probably buy my Mom. Perhaps not in such a vibrant color, but the style could be country or city, depending on how it was worn.

 Even though it's sold, you can view more about it ~here~ or perhaps find other ones like it in this shoppe!

When I was browsing through red heart necklaces, I was actually looking for just a simple red gem heart.... until I saw this one..... oooooooohhhhhhlllllaaaaaallllaaaaaa........ ♥

A little out of my price range, but you can view it ~here~.

 And one last pretty red item.... a necklace to add just splash of color to that simple outfit...

The store it came from no longer has it in stock & there is no link to a page with details about it, so you will just have to enjoy looking at it. Or perhaps you can make one like it!

Don't forget to head on over to Bramblewood Fashion & link up to take part in "I ♥ Thursdays"! 

Vintage Curly Updo {guest post by Amelia}

Hello Friends!

Today I'm going to take the time to show you how to do a vintage style curly updo. :)

Thanks, Bekah, for inviting me to share!

Step One: Gather Supplies

for this hairstyle:

- 3/4 " or similar curling hot iron
- hairbrush
- finetooth comb
- sufficient bobby pins (large & small)
- hairspray
- full water bottle
- hair flower

Step 2: Part your hair on one side or the other, or right down the middle.

Step 3: Part your hair down the line directly to your ear.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 on opposite side.

Step 5: Pull front portions on either side, and pull the back away from the front.

Step 6: {optional step} clip the front together to prevent mixing

Step 7: Dampen back portion of hair for easy manipulation

Step 8: Comb smooth.

Step 9: Separate back hair into three portions to begin a large braid.  Roll in side braid portions to the back to begin the braid.

Step 10: Continue braiding...

Step 11: Tie the end of the braid tightly with the a band.

Step 12: Twist braid up and fold banded bottom under.  Hold securely.

Step 13: Pin securely into place

Step 14: Curl front portions into ringlets.

Step 15: Pin ringlets above and to the sides of the braided updo.

Step 16: Add flower to the top or side of your curls...
tip: I usually use the flower to hide excess bobby pins.

**Ta-da you're finished!  It's that easy!!!**

Amelia is a photographer and web designer at www.madebyamelia.com.  She enjoys hiking, making new friends, making people smile, sewing modest clothes, moutain biking, and spending time with her friends and family. She would love to hear from you at madebyamelia@gmail.com.

Yesterday's Finds ♥ Trench Coats

I found two gorgeous trench coats, on sale, at Walmart, yesterday!

I only paid $9.00 a piece!

Needless to say, I was very pleased!

Here are pictures of them... I am sure you will see me modeling them one day... :) 

Going Out For Coffee

I thought I'd create an outfit using photos I picked up various places online.... 

Something that would be perfect for that trip to the local coffee shoppe with a friend....

I had a hard time finding a nice orange top that wasn't neon orange! lol But I thought this one was rather cute & would look more classy. 

 I'd probably make the skirt a wee bit looser at the top, depending on how it fits on the gal wearing it... but it's a very feminine style.

 Flats were just the perfect thing for this outfit & suede would be a nice touch. Which pair do you like better?

 To dress up the top a bit more, try wearing a silk scarf! And this one is beautiful!

 A fine dainty bracelet with gold trimmings would be a lovely touch...

 And if you must have a ring, keep it simple. You don't want to overpower the outfit! A little tip here~ I hate it when I see mostly gold jewelry, then all of a sudden, a piece of silver... go with one or the other... all gold, or all silver....

 As for your hairstyle, I love Kate's look. (surprise! lol) Loose, flowing, curls always look pretty! And doing your make-up Kate's style is lovely too~ keep it natural! Enhance, don't change!!

I Couldn't Resist Sharing

WE HAVE A NEW LOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And am I ever pleased with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When my dear friend, Amelia, heard I was wanting a new look, she offered to design one for me!

I gave her an idea of what I was wanting, along with a few pictures, and this is what she came up with. 

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

{and I am sure y'all will too!}

She even created a new blog button for y'all to share on your blogs!! For those of you who had my old one on your sidebars, be sure to update it!!! (the old one's link will no longer work!) Our new blog button is on our sidebar, so just scroll down to find the HTML code to copy & paste.

I definitely want to recommend her to you because she does professional blog & website designing as a business! So be sure to go on over and check out:

~Made By Amelia~ 

Thank you ever so much, girl!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥

I ♥ Thursdays {No.1}

Miss Ashley over at ~Bramblewood Fashion~ hosts a weekly series of posts called "I ♥ Thursdays". 

I love these random posts filled with fashion related things she loves, so now that she is doing a link-up with these posts, I am going to try to take part as often as I can! 

 So welcome to my first "I ♥ Thursdays" post! 

This week I am really into anything classy. Simple elegance. Romantic.

Like this dress Kate wore when she visited Hollywood. Wow! I fully intend on owning a replica one day!

These pearl drop earrings are gorgeous. They would add simple class to any outfit.

I am still looking for a pair of beige pumps... something like these...

Last week, Kate wore her hair twisted up & I fell in love with the style! Here is a view of it, front & side.

Speaking of hair, this flower hair clip is darling!

And lastly we have this purse. It's rather simple, but quite classy & stylish.

(poor quality picture, sorry)

So tell me.... what are YOU in love with this week??? 

(feel free to share links of what you love!)

New To My Collection

This necklace isn't real new, but I am quite certain I have never shared a close up picture of it...

It was rather hard to capture, since it's "clear". :P

 It's just one of those simpler necklaces that I adore wearing because it's often the tiniest accessory that adds the prettiest touch.

Would you wear it???