What I Wore...Fashion Freedom

I love Fridays, even though I'm at home now there is just something special about Friday, ya know? The best part about being at home is letting my vintage loving heart soar everyday. I never have to worry about being office appropriate or wonder if I'm pushing boundaries too far. So, today in honor of my fashion freedom I decided to wear this red, white and blue 70's blazer.

Scarf: Vintage/ Estate Sale
Jewelry: Vintage/ Family, Estate Sale
Poly Blazer: Vintage/ Thrifted
Tank: JCP
Skinnies: F21
Boots: Minnetonka

These moccasins have been my favorite this fall/winter season. i certainly didn't think they would get as much wear as they have. A bunch of my outfits have been planned around the boot to be honest. Just goes to show you ladies that sometimes you really just need to buy the shoes!!
I hope you are having a fabulous Friday...go treat yourself to something special today!

Cookie's 14th Birthday...Shop Discount

Today would have been sweet little Cookie's 14th Birthday so in honor of her receive 14% off of your purchase at checkout by using the coupon code COOKIE14. Since I am getting to this post so late in the day the code will be good through tomorrow at 6 PM CST. New items have been added to the shop so if there is something you've had your eye on now is a great time to snag it up!

Happiest of Birthdays dear Cookie Louise, mama misses you!!

It's Official...CLV Is Open For Business

First of all I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone for their encouraging words and prayer in regards to the loss of Cookie Louise. Each and everyone meant so much to me and really has helped me get through these tough times.

What do you say we move on to something a little happier and more exciting? I am thrilled to announce Cookie Louise Vintage is now open for business on Etsy!! I have only just begun to add to the shop to stay tuned for more items to be added all day. I just couldn’t wait to share the good news. There is a little of everything in all shapes and sizes so hopefully each of you are able to find something special! Here’s a sneak peek of what is already listed…

Please head over to the shop and check out all I have to offer… happy shopping!!

What I Wore...Aztec

I love this dress...even if it might be on the verge of tacky. Again this is another dress from my "Picker" adventure...see I told you there were SO many treasures! I date this dress to the mid to late 60's based on the style and materials used. I'm just glad that whoever this belonged to was just my size... not a lot of vintage around from then for girls with curves. I am really digging the tribal pattern of this dress I think it helps bring it into modern fashion. Can you see the orange horse? Yeah, I know your jealous!!

Blazer: F21
Brooch: Estate Sale
Dress: Estate Giveaway Read about the story here...
Belt: Macy's
Tights: Target
Shoes: MIA via Macy's

This & That...

Here are a couple of things that Cookie Louise Vintage has for sale at the moment. If you are a local gal send me a message and we can schedule your own shopping experience at cookielouisepleaze@live.com.

My First Bit of Press...

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Vintage Indie Magazine to do a little write up for the holiday season. I am so excited and honored to share this "Two Ways to Wear It" post so please head over and take a look! I will show you two ways to jazz up a vintage blouse, something that's easily found at the thrifts...

Cookie Louise Vintage...Soft Opening

So Saturday I had a soft opening for the vintage shop and I think it was a huge success! A few of my lady friends came over for pink lemonade, visiting and vintage shopping. I was able to get dressed up and just enjoy the fruits of my labor...what more can you ask for? Here are a few snaps I took before people arrived.

A huge hug and thank you to EVERYONE who stopped by and showed your support, you are making my dreams come true and for that I am eternally grateful!

What I Wore... The Doctors Wife

So I'll admit, I'm a huge dork and I make myself laugh ALL of the time! When I wear vintage I sometimes (well most times) make up little stories about the clothes and who wore them. Today was no exception, you see I'm a fiercely committed person. This 1960's Nieman Marcus wiggle dress came from that crazy run down house I'm always talking about. This is one of the nicer items from that collection so I had it dry cleaned and patiently waited for the perfect fall day to wear it.

I imagine that the woman who owned this dress was someone fancy... the neighborhood I live in was full of doctors and attorneys back in it's heyday and I'm sure she was a doctors wife. She was definitely a lady who lunches and was involved in all sorts of charity work. In the evenings when dear husband came home they entertained with fancy cocktail parties!

Dress: Vintage/ Estate Giveaway
Jacket: Gifted
Purse: Vintage/ Thrifted
Tights: Target
Shoes: Nine West
Glasses: Derek Cardigan via Coastal Contacts
Onyx Necklace: Antique 1920's Art Deco
Gold Chain: Ryan's GG's

When I think of the detail I go into to create this fantasy it literally makes me laugh out loud...it's so ridiculous but FUN! Am I the only one who does this...please tell me it isn't so!

What I Wore... Hard and Soft

Yesterday was everything you'd expect from South Texas weather HOT and HUMID! Instead of complaining I decided to relish in this last bit of summer and wear something sleeveless and bare my gams. I picked up this little black dress on our staycation in Port Aransas, I couldn't resist the lace yolk and it's pretty simplicity.

Lately I have really been loving mixing black and brown and decided to start with this leopard print belt. Adding the gold jewelry felt kind of funky for me and keeping with the offbeat vibe I opted for open toe booties. I really like the way the accessories play against the sweetness of the lace.

Earrings: Old News
Necklace: Vintage/ Estate Sale
Gold Ring: Vintage/ Estate Sale
Stone Ring: Roots and Feathers via Miss Teacups giveaway
Belt: Thrifted
Dress: Vintage/ Thrifted
Boots: Target

What I Wore... Halloween Edition

Y'all last night was so much fun! Let me tell you this is the first time EVER that I have worn a scary costume for Halloween, can you believe it? When I decided to be a zombie the thought didn't even cross my mind that I might scare some littles, I felt kinda bad. I got over it pretty quickly because I totally remember people freaking me out while trick-or-treating...it's a right of passage! So here's what I wore last night to pass out candy...

Makeup By: Moi
Dress: Vintage
Tights: Target...self ripped
Boots: Walmart {A couple of years ago I was Slash}

This dress was a part of that crazy haul I got from the run down house a few weeks ago. How I wished it was salvageable but alas it made for a perfect zombie dress! This one is totally staying in the costume chest...

What I Wore... Ready For Fall

As the days grow shorter and the wind picks up a little, I get excited for that first rush of fall air. The heat has subsided a little here in South Texas and we have been enjoying highs in the 80s. I decided that I had waited far too long and I busted out the tights...

Dress: 50's house dress (thrifted/vintage)
Belt: Thrifted
Tights: Target
Shoes: Target (5 years ago?)
Jewelery: Misc.

I wanted to share my little fall vignette I have set up on the fireplace, I like getting peeks into others little lives via their outfit photos so here's one of mine! I can't wait until the weather allows me to wear a little jacket with things like this...