What I Wore: Blue & Green

February 8, 20122 Comments

what I wore: dress – vintage from cheap thrills, bolero – vintage from potter’s house, purple heels – quipid, earrings – gift from Ro (charm & chain)

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Look! It’s another transitional maxi dress! This time it’s blue, green and purple – oh my! Seriously, I am taking my maxi obsession to a whole new level. When I saw this dress (it has a low back by the way – can’t wait to bust it out this summer) I knew it would work with both my teal bolero and my padded purple-people-eater blazer. I chose the teal and I loved the combo.

What I Wore: Tied Up & Blue

February 7, 20127 Comments

what I wore: skirt – old navy, chambray shirt – levi, leopard flats – gap, earrings – mae’s, bun – sock bun via

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I love the look of a tied button-up and long skirt. As I said, I’ve been so into maxi for this exceptionally mild winter we’ve been enjoying. It’s a great way to get away with not wearing tights but not look too summery. It also disguises the fact that I’m super-comfy wearing flats!

What I Wore: To The Max

February 6, 20122 Comments

what I wore: dress – vintage via cheap thrills, booties – gianni bini, earrings – kate spade

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I’ve been enamored of long vintage dresses lately. I love this one in particular. It’s so different than anything else I have in my closet.

BON WEEKEND!

February 3, 20121 Comment

Happy weekend! Enjoy every minute of it!

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What I Wore: Sunny Day

February 2, 2012Leave a comment

what I wore: dress – forever 21 (similar here), earrings – kate spade, rings – vintage and mae’s heirlooms, platforms – steve madden,, lips – covergirl lip perfection in fairytale

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I loved this dress the second I saw it. I loved the weather (in January) that allowed me to wear it even more.

What I Wore: THE Skirt

February 1, 20122 Comments

what I wore: skirt – vintage from NOLA, heels – quipid, blouse – bcbg, shirt – hanes, sweater – express, love knot – vintage

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This skirt was the first vintage item I purchased after I arrived in New Orleans for college. I don’t remember the name of the shop but it was uptown, pretty close to Jacques–Imo’s. The ladies working in there sad and chain-smoked while you browsed. It will always be a favorite. The skirt is so fun with it’s high fifties waist and has a wonderful length that can be dressed way up or down. Side note: there are two different tops in these ensembles, that’s because I had a little incident with my puppy involving mud and changed at lunch.

What I Wore: Blue Shift

January 31, 2012October 30, 20122 Comments

what I wore: shift – vintage bonnie blair via grey dog, croc heels – gianni bini, earrings – kate spade

What I Wore: A Favorite Dress

January 30, 2012October 30, 20123 Comments

what I wore: dress – a favorite find from grey dog, tights – target, heels & earrings – forever 21

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I was so excited to find this dress at Grey Dog. I know the feather earrings might be out, in fact I was never really into the trend but these work so perfectly with the colors, it was a must. I love this sweet dress so much for it’s versatility. I’ve already worn it with boots and knee-high socks, now with tights and heels and I know I’ll pull it out in warmer weather with a strappy sandal.

Weekend Joie De Vivre

January 27, 2012Leave a comment

Thank heaven it’s the weekend again! These images are cultivated on my pinterest. I’d love it if you’d follow me there: http://pinterest.com/paytonvail/.

What I Wore: Velvet & Taffeta

January 26, 20123 Comments

what I wore: dress – vintage via trendy mindy’s, tights – target, platforms – forever21, earrings – purchased in mexico, ring – family heirloom

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Ooops Christmas came late. I just couldn’t help it with this. I felt a bit Samantha, the American Doll does Holiday in 1992 but whatever. Getting dressed is still about playing dress-up, is it not?