ROAD TRIP!!!!!

I don't know how much bloggin' I'll be doing in the next two weeks as I'll be on a road trip across the USA! From NY fashion week, to New Orleans, to Austin, to LA... this is gonna be a good one!!!!

I'll try to post here and there when I get a chance.... you can follow me on Twitter, too, as I thrift my way across the country with my girl, Christina.

In honor of my roadtrip, I bring you this special road trip print from Etsy seller Poof!

See ya on the flip side (literally)!

xoxo
-Desiree

Feather Explosion

A photo from yesterdays shoot.... new stuff coming soon soon!

Barbara Hulaniki

(image courtesy of topshop)

Find this little mid-century gem here.

Yves Saint Laurent on What's My Line?

via they don't call them lovers in highschool, leeland

A little something something to help get you through the day. I've had this one in my collection for a long time, it's sat on my vanity for as long as I can remember... I've always loved their mismatched eyes! Happy Sunday everyone..... xoxo

Löyly

Unable to shake off the uneasy feelings leftover from an intensely emotional dream about being forced into a "spiritual cleanse," I decided to head over to Löyly day spa which, luckily for me, is only a few blocks from my house. I figured a mind/body cleanse would be a much better alternative, thankyouverymuch.

(Above photo by Carolyn Ganus)

(images from Löyly's website)

2 hours of alternating between the steam room, sauna, showers, and open air seating area later, I feel like a new woman. Thanks, Mel, for accompanying me!

PS I also used my new blue-green algae face mask, purchased at New Seasons (local organics grocery) for a mere $9. It works better than any expensive face mask I've ever used.... in fact, the first time I tried it my boyfriend, not even knowing I had just used a mask, got a big smile on his face and told me I looked "fresh." Testify! You can get it online here.

Preview

A preview of what's to come this weekend to Maiden Rapture Vintage!

1940's snakeskin/suede Mary JanesKenzo ribbed knit sweater

Leather oxfords

Teal bow tie knit sweater

White leather bow tie boots

1950's just peachy dress

1960's chocolate slingback heels

Striped tube top

White leather strappy/snappy heels

1960's psychedelic denim zip shorts

Chocolate combat boots

1980's striped dress

1960's Ferragamo heels

Ungaro skirt

1940's red patent leather heels

Alpaca sweater vest

1980's woven leather boots

1970's endless summer tee

1980's embroidered boots

1950's red dress

1970's gold disco heels

Dior is a girl's best friend....

My lovely, lovely lady friend, Genevieve, was featured on Portland street style blog "Urban Weeds" today wearing a vintage Dior skirt from the shop.

She looks so fabulous all the time, it's no surprise she was featured! (she also has a blog here)

recycle/// reduce/// reuse///

A veritable wonderland created by the 3 R's. Pinch me, I think I must be dreaming!!!

Read the article here, it's a beautiful read. Photos by Michael Stravato for the NY Times.

R A P T U R E

rap·ture (rpchr)
n.
1. The state of being transported by a lofty emotion; ecstasy.
2. An expression of ecstatic feeling. Often used in the plural.
3. The transporting of a person from one place to another, especially to heaven.
tr.v. rap·tured, rap·tur·ing, rap·tures
To enrapture.

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Anne St. Marie