Dress Yourself in Handmade - First Day of School

I'm taking Kelly to her first day of Kindergarten this week, we're both very excited.  It's got me thinking about all my first days, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and imagining all the first days to come.

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French Black and White Striped Tee by modaspia $45

Brass Pendulum Hoops by GlitzGlitter, $30

Daniela Tote with Vegan Leather Bottom by cindymars7, $37

Refillable Notebook by timeforteame, $28

What's your favorite back to school memory?

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Cool Mom

It's the most wonderful time of the year - first day of school!  I try to pull myself together, even if I'm just taking Kelly to school.  With some great basics in my closet it's easy to avoid the dreaded "pajama drop-off".  

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Luxe Trench Jacket by yellowcake, $142

Modern Silver Rectangle Ring by monkeysalwayslook, $32

Earth Pickle Necklace by urbanlegend, $25

Mini Ruche Bag in Aztec III Brown by jennyndesign, $186

Dress Yourself in Vintage - Back to School

Loving pleats and ruffles for fall, looking forward to cooler weather and longer sleeves.

 

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1970s Striped Ruffle Blouse from ThrushVintage, $25

Vintage 1970s Class Ring from jeanjeanvintage, $48

Charcoal Gray Wool Pleated Skirt from shopREINVINTAGE, $42

1980s Natural Linen Ankle Strap Shoes from DearGoldenVintage, $28

Dress Your Man in Vintage

Send your man back to school or back to work in a snappy new suit.  Have a Don Draper moment, minus the slapping and cheating, of course.

1960s Mens Striped Wool Blazer from shopgoodgrace

Briefcase in Chestnut Brown Leather by jennyndesign

Vintage Mens Brown Leather Shoes from TheWishingWardrobe

1950s Fedora from EGVintage, Ties from verdigrisvintage, Brass Cufflinks from samsstuff

See the entire treasury here.

Dress Yourself in Vintage - Back to School

It's August and for most parents we're getting closer to the most wonderful time of the year, when we dream about sending our precious children back to school.  The smell of pencils and thick stacks of ruler lined paper - it's a heady aroma, making us anticipate a return to routine and eliciting memories of our own schooldays.

Today's Dress Yourself in Vintage features one of my favorite shops, Thrush and one of my newer discoveries, Adrian Company Vintage and colors rich with autumn.

1970s Deep Plum Day Dress from Thrush

1950s Copper Cat Eye Glasses from Thrush

1970s Auburn Brown Large Leather Court Bag from Adrian Company Vintage

1970s Brandy Knee High Boots from Thrush

Perfect for running around campus, meet the teacher day at school, or dropping the kids off in style.  A wide, brown leather belt would tie it all together and give the dress a nice, structured waist.