I might have a turquoise problem

I was so excited to order and receive my new little froggy cocktail ring from INpink. He's pretty awesome and I have gotten compliments all day on him. but when I put him in my jewelry box, I realized that I might have a turquoise ring problem... I mean there is NOT much diversity there. however, you buy what you like, right?

I guess my mom had a point when she bought me one of my all time favorite children's books, Sue Likes Blue.
And obviously this isn't the first time I had an affection to blue, as evidence from my house post here.

Some other rad booths at the Vintage Show

Vintage Junkys, these girls had a super fun booth to shop and had that 50's high waisted bikini they suggested I try on fit me, I totally woulda bought it. Something tells me these chicks with style are gonna find another one for me soon. Their Etsy shop is here.

Janet at Skip to my Lou was blowing my mind with her jewelry creations. Each piece is handmade by her from vintage pieces. Her merchandising on vintage photos was pretty cool too. On the back of each photo it tells the story of each item that went into the piece, plus a story about the photo... Art all around. Skip to my Lou isn't on the webs but you can call Janet at 903-825-3757

  Beads by Sandy was like a candy store for jewelry makers. Old keys.. Check. Colorful beads... Check. Bracelets with bugs in them? Check. Hilary and I both got bug bracelets and joked they were our "grown-up" friendship bracelets. Nothing says BFF like dead bugs captured in lucite.

 Nova at Collective Nest, had some really great items including some lovely vintage lingerie and get a load of that blue dress!! And her Etsy shop is open all the time. Vintage shopping at 2 am? Sure!

What do I do with my hands?! Oh, there. And the jumpsuit I never bought. But I did get that cutie citron 60's dress. Vintage Martini had the mother load of any vintage brand you have ever heard of including the Pucci dress none of us got. Oh well. Check out the Dallas Vintage Jewelry Show homepage for all the vendors. So worth it.

Mod Monday- Countess Mara

"Tell a man you like his necktie and you will see his personality unfold like a flower"- Countess Mara. I was a total newbie to Countess Mara neckties before this weekend. I attended the VintageJewelry and Clothing showin Grapevine over the weekend and saw some pretty amazing local vendors. I was pretty excited about a lot of them, but today for Mod Monday I am featuring Bess & Evie's Vintage Kalen old me all about the Countess Mara ties and although she started designing men's neckwear in the mid 30's the 50's designs are obviously pretty mod. I picked up that navy blue one with the carriage design and skyscrapers for Ben. Bess & Evie's also has those awesome cuffs made out of vintage teacups... So cool

Dance Party Friday- Daylight

In honor of Daylight savings... go get your groove on with Matt & Kim.
 Happy Friday and have a fab weekend!!

A few of my Outfits- Texas Style Council Recap #2

From swapaholics photo booth Friday night

So obviously at a Style Council blogger conference, outfits are kind of a big deal. That's why 2 days before even packing I enlisted my cousin (and style maven) Joslyn to help me make a list. We detailed out each outfit for each event planned... and then it rained, and rained, and rained (and got colder). Luckily, our outfit picks with a little tweaking, still worked. I threw my rainboots and coat in the car last minute which totally came in handy during our thrifting on South Congress Saturday.

Thanks to the great photographers at TxSC, my slack got covered on showing all my outfits. :) They put up aTON of photos from the weekend, so be sure to go check them out. 

Hilary and I were practicing our learned photo skills from the workshop Saturday morning. People on the street were trying to figure out what was going on as they moved from one SXSW event to another. but the Lizzie Fortunato necklace got all the love

On our way to the seminars on Sunday Hilary and I spotted the most amazing Texas backdrop for photos. hey Cowboy. I have on my Vintage DVF top and cork necklace I made.

 

It's in the details- Texas Style Council Recap #1

This being my first blogger conference, I assumed there would be some well dressed ladies, but good God, I was like a kid in a candy shop of inspiration!! I really appreciate the girls that matched their outfits to their cards... Molly's nails matched perfect! It helped me remember.

All weekend long, it seemed like I was zoning in on the details of peoples outfits. And man there was a PLETHORA of goodness. Hilary and I were good partners in crime all weekend. We figured out she was good at taking in how a person would put something together overall and I would zoom in on a  fabulous jewel or detail of a garment.

Joanne rocks a very monochromatic scheme with a pop of blue; and Metsy had a blingin' fun red necklace.

I also realized that once I got home and was going through my photos that I really need to be a better journalist and A- write down who is wearing what (its hard to remember who someone is by their hands). B- note where they got it from so I can share with you guys. DUH, seems like blogger 101 right? Clearly I get all distracted by pretty and sparkly things--insert blonde joke here--

Rocquelle had some serious hairdos and that pearl necklace rocks; Jesse's feather plume fascinator is right up my alley; OMG who's rock ring is that?!oh, it is Haley's ring!; Joanna's lace top and fun belt totally pulled her LBD together; Merl, you have some mad necklace skillz. I want that.

So here are a few of my faves that I could actually identify... well except for that bad ass ring. who does that belong to?! I LOVE it. It is Haley's ring! Thanks for identifying that Metsy.

Sarah had the most amazing Twiggy lashes

Anne was sketching away, I am so in awe. She posted a few of her sketches so you should check those out!