Window Shopping...For a Baby Shower

This weekend I am attending a friends baby shower and like most women I feel as though I have nothing to wear! Now I know there is nothing further from the truth so this morning I took to Etsy to find a little vintage inspiration...

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Would be so cute with a chunky belt and oxfords, and it's just my size!

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Love full skirts and nipped waists!

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Aqua with gold accessories creates such a rich look...

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Would be lovely to celebrate the arrival of a little lady...

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Love the mustard color of this dress, can easily transition from summer to early fall...

Now I'm all ready to head to the closet and see what I can pull together! Maybe a quick trip to the thrifts? Hope you all have a fantastic weekend full of love and fun!!

loves- Cookie Louise

What I Wore... Pretty As A Flower

Where to start with this dress? Well, I passed it up at the thrifts for at the very least a month before I gave in on half price day and decided that it might have potential. Have I told you what I do with all of my vintage finds for the shop? Call me what you will but no matter the size I try them ALL on. Sound cray cray? I do this because it helps me to better see what the dress or skirt could become with a little altering.

Once I tried on this dress that was destined for thrift store hades I realized that it really didn't need any changes at all and the poor dear just had no personality on the rack is all. So lesson learned, don't judge a book by it's cover. I really love the yellow and white...it reminds me of the fresh daises in my studio.

I made it my own with this Indian inspired beaded belt and my new favorite wedges!

Earrings: F21
Dress: Thrifted
Belt: Thrifted
Ring: F21
Wedges: Sam Edelman/ Gifted

I wonder what my future littles will think of this blog...maybe I'll be a style icon in their eyes? Hey a girl can dream right?!

loves- Cookie Louise

Wedding Guest Dress...

I have been and will be a busy bee the next couple of weeks. I have a wedding order for a dear friend that needs finishing, baby showers, bachelorette parties and weddings to attend! Whew, that makes me a little anxious just typing it...

So I had decided a couple of weeks ago that I wanted to make a dress to wear to my sweet friends wedding out of this pattern.

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It is an outdoor event at a campsite and I wanted to use vintage sheets for a perfect breezy vintage vibe. Cut to today... we are two weeks away and all I had done was cut the pattern. I decided to search Etsy and look for some backup in case my plan didn't work the way I wanted it to. Well, I am really glad I made this decision because I am now the owner of the most beautiful of vintage frocks. Here is a little peek... and let me tell you, the pictures DON'T do it justice!

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I think it might be a late 60's piece due to the union label and the fact that there is no care tag. It is in perfect condition and the little green velvet sash...swoon! I can't wait to style this beaut soon!

loves- Cookie Louise

Dresses Fit For A Celebration...

Here are a few dresses that I am totally swooning over today. As many of you know I am helping out with a bridal shower this week and decided to peruse Etsy for a little closet shopping inspiration! The budget is tight so a little window shopping never hurt anyone... and if you are in the market for a new frock buy handmade!

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loves- Cookie Louise