Dress Yourself in Handmade - Turquoise and Gray

Turquoise was last years hot color, but it doesn't seem to have been replaced with Honeysuckle pink.  I'm still seeing it splashed through the pages of French Vogue, Bazaar and in all sorts of fall fashion reports.  Easier to wear than pink, it adds a so much color to wardrobe basics.

Clockwise from the top:

Battleship Grey Bamboo Cowl Neck Dress by replicca, $70

Lagoon Turquoise Earrings by rachellucie, £20

Leather Stripes Grey Bag by smadars, $169

Seafoam Stained Wood Bangle by vozclothingandart, $12

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".  

Clockwise from the top:

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 Handmade - Yipes! Stripes!

From left to right:

Grey White Stripe Top by AliceCouture, $43.20

Ghost Orchid Collection Bracelet by ThePeachTree, $72

Linen Dish Towel in Black Stripes by smallbatchproduction, $16

Grey Striped Infinity Scarf by WhiteMoth, $17

Zebra Mama and Baby by bluebicicletta, $20

The Skinny Scarf by EcoShag, $18

Peach Stripe Smokestack by upintheairsomewhere, $48

Grey and White Chevron Stripe Pillow by greymaggy, $24.95

See the whole treasury here

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Casual Date Night

Not that I've had a date night, in oh, say months, but if I were to plan one, I'd try to keep it casual, with great jeans and some crazy high heels to fancy it up a little.

Clockwise from the top:

Evening Black Wrap Top by AndyVeEirn, $100

Fast Clouds Necklace by littleocean, $32

Mixed Wood Bracelets by DavisMain, $9

Nostalgic Mini Pouch in Linen and Light Blue, $16

Dress Yourself in Vintage - 1940s Casual

I love how these 1940s pieces all work together in a casual, almost sophisticated tom-boy style.

Clockwise from the top:

1940s Midnight Star dress from Thrush, $125

1940-50s Chamoisee Fine Suede Barrel Handbag from allencompany, $52

1940s Vintage ID Bracelet from jeanjeanvintage, $34

1940s Alligator Peeptoe Platforms from DearGoldenVintage, $144

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Summer Linen

I love wearing linen in the summer, even though wrinkles usually drive me crazy, there's something about light and airy linen dresses and tunics that is so relaxing even my OCD can chill.

Clockwise from the top:

Scoop Linen Tunic by pamelatang, $115

French Nautical Navy Striped Purse by ikabags, $44.67

Golden Bell Flower Charm Ring by kathiroussel, $68

Eco-Chic Ballet Flats by TheGeneration, $60

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Ruffles and Stripes

Stripes, pops of red and lots of ruffled edges.  I adore the knotted jewelry by terraform, so unique and full of texture.

Clockwise from the top:

Gray and Red Striped Bubble Dress by larimeloom, $40

Mirror Reflection Necklace by Sumikoshop, $26.54

MILA Knotted Earrings by terraform, $25

Ruffle Eggshell Handbag by rutinet, $52

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Crushed Berries

Patiently awaiting the first summer berries at the Farmer's Market this week!

 

Clockwise from the top:

Crushed Berry Peekaboo Blouse by janeyclothing, $45

Auvenier Burlap Bag by iragrant, $98

Eggplant Wrinkle Scarf by WhiteMoth, $15

Efrat Chain by rafya, $32

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Dog Walk

Lake front dog walks demand some style, for both of us.

Clockwise from the top:

Upcycled Sail Messenger Bag by reiter8, $120

Cotton Voile Summer Scarf by prettypennydesigns, $49

Chartreuse Green Glass Earrings by WildWomanJewelry, $29

Sprout Dog Collar by SillyBuddy, $27

Summer Wedding Guest

Day weddings can be challenging as a guest, short dress, long dress, semi-casual, formal? It's a little easier in the summer when a short dress or even a maxi dress are appropriate, especially in fresh summer colors.

If you're in need of a unique gift, check out these custom silhouettes by Jenny Lee Fowler - for a memorable present, use a couple's engagement photo to have the silhouette done.

Clockwise from the top:

Ditto Necklace by ThePeachTree, $33

Eve Dress by threelittleducksaust, $160

Iced Blush Lambskin Wristlette by opellecreative, $54

Custom Portrait Sihouette by jennyleefowler, $50

Dress Yourself in Handmade - Summer Style

Clockwise from the top:

Open Back Striped Top by jenfashion, $35

Wood Handle Navy Chambray Purse by allisajacobs, $52

Urban Honey Pioneers Earrings by urbanlegend, $29

Vintage Gray Sunglasses from littlebrownmagpie, $18

Pantone Picks

Surfing through Etsy using Pantone's Fall Color preview as a guide - I found lots of picks in autumn's hot colors.

Turquoise, the color of the year, is transforming to Lagoon for fall

Elegant Cowl Neck by Tasifashion

Living Coral is warm and rosey

Zipper Pouch Cosmetic Bag by allsiajacobs

Endive is a fresh, glowing green

Crescent Pearl Cluster Earrings by ThePeachTree

Lipstick Red pops with color

Trifle Handspun Thread by fiberstory

Golden Glow, a warm mustard yellow

Honey Mustard Chalcedony Earrings by SleepyMoonDesign

Purple Orchid, very rich and royal

Fuzzy Large French Lilac Bowl by thefuzzymonkey

Chocolate Truffle is delicious

Leather Poppy Wrislet by tmStudioDesigns

Woodbine is a mossy olive green

Olive Green Space Age Mod Dress from jessejamesjake

Oyster Gray is soft and reflective

Gold and Silver Festive Leaves Garland by kanokwalee

Dusty Rose another warm, subtle tone

The Traveler Journal in Dusty Pink by peaseblossomstudio

How are you incorporating this season's colors into your creative palate? Please share your fall creations in the comments!

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.