Monday, 6 June 2011

An Infinite Variety of Adornments

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Hello after a long hiatus from the world of Chimerically Yours. I return to you with some exciting news. I was recently commissioned to help operate the internet presence of my absolute favorite jewelry provider: Donna of Donna's Infinite Variety of Adornments. Now I can share in the absolutely mind-blowing experience of beholding her endless collection with you. One would be hard-pressed to find a more varied and expansive selection of pieces, seeing as she has everything from Victorian and Art Nouveau, to Contemporary works and vintage Chanel.

I highly recommend you check it out, my fellow vintage-lovers. You can find her at http://adornment-diva.blogspot.com and http://adornmentdiva.tumblr.com. Here are a few of the pieces I acquired from Donna that have made their way into my blog in the past:

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^ the dress
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^the ring
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^the earrings
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^the bracelet

Definitely some of my favorites. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far!

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Pin Stripes and Apple Tights

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There's nothing quite like a good Urban Outfitters sale find. I got this dress from a store in NYC and I'm a little bit enamored with it. I'm not really a bow girl, but I love how subtle and unique the back is to this dress. Not to mention it fits like a dream. And the pin stripes (which are also not usually my style) match statement candy-apple-red tights so marvelously. I'd probably wear this outfit every day if I could. It even has pockets.

I look unavoidably tired in these pictures, which is probably due to the fact that a friend of mine from Scotland came to visit for my birthday (24, baby!), and we sort of annihilated my liver. I need some quality time with my bed and a good book pretty desperately. At least the tripod I'm borrowing from Bretton did it's job well. I still need some practice with it, but now I can post more than once a month. More to come!

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Dress/Ring: Urban Outfitters; Tights/Headband/Cardigan: Target; Shoes: Steve Madden via DSW sale; Pin: Curios Antique Shop in Edinburgh; Coin Belt: JoAnn's; Nail Polish: OPI 'Big Hair...Big Nails'

Monday, 28 February 2011

Addiction to Nail Polish

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As you've probably noticed, I have a bit of an obsession with nail polish. And by "a bit," I may or may not mean "gargantuan mass of titanic proportions." Little relaxes me more than painting my nails, and on my worst, most stressful days at work I can stare at the pretty colors while I type. Unfortunately, nail polish is one of those things that I can never have enough of no matter how much I get. There are always more colors, more moods, and every time the seasons change I feel an overwhelming desire to hit up Target, and buy them in bulk. I've gotten rather proficient at painting them myself (right hand included), and these new Sally Hansen nail pens even let me do leopard print and french manicures. Who can afford a professional manicure anyways? Besides....my collection rivals the salons anyways. It's like fourth grade with my Limited Too plastic, sparkly trunk all over again.

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Friday, 14 January 2011

Saturday, 8 January 2011

Snow Faeries Falling from the Sky

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Quite honestly, I'm rather blown away with how well these pictures came out, not only because they look so whimsical and vintage, but because my mother was my guest photographer. Did I perhaps discover a hidden skill of hers? I think I did.

I hope you guys like my bangs...I cut them myself. Normally I'd advise against any girl cutting her own bangs, but I really took my time, used proper scissors, and planed them out to the hair. They go pretty well with my Nana's early 1960s dress. I find myself very jealous of her former figure....a waist tinier than mine and much larger breasts. Not fair. Regardless, this dress and matching jacket are exquisite. I feel so blessed that they were passed down to me.

Dress/Jacket: Nana vintage; Boots: UO; Ring: vintage; Tights: Target; Clip-on Earrings: yard sale vintage; Velvet Purse: H&M (only $1!); Perfume: Chanel Mademoiselle


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Sunday, 2 January 2011

The First Year of Fashion Blogging: A Review

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Thanks for following, everyone! 2010 and 23 have been quite good to me. I miss Scotland (every second), but here's to a 2011 full of new and exciting adventures. Cataloging my travels through fashion has been a cathartic and fulfilling experience, especially because everyone in this 'field' is so welcoming. You all make me so glad that I started this damn thing.

Chimerically Yours,