My Etsy Picks: Mint Fashion

It seems that "mint is the new black" this season.  Mint is such a delicate, calming, charismatic hue that makes you want to reach out and hug someone :)  I don't have a lot of pastels in my closet but green is one  of my favorite colors and I would like to get myself one, two, or maybe a couple of pieces in this endearing shade.  I feasted my eyes on these minted lovelies and I'm wondering if you're also thinking about getting your hands on one of these:

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lace shorts with crochet scalloped trim : three bird nest

scented mint chocolate ice cream necklace : tiny hands

vintage baby doll dress : aiseirigh

leggings with mint berries print : ZIB textile

handmade hair bow : the bellie whistle
chiffon inifinity scarf : Hera Scarf
vegan fold over clutch : milk and honey handbags
bridesmaid chiffon dress : Onor
1970s pleated skirt : coco and orange
mint oxford brogue : goodbye folk
mint vintage sweater : get your vintage on
1990s cropped denim jacket : Julia Sugden

little birds studs : IrenkaR

tiny bird necklace : Beauty Spot

bow knitted headband : Kokosh Knitting

enamel butterfly hair pin : blithely vintage

mint pink lomography print : Basic Design

Chalcedony glass and gold dangle earrings : black and white jewels

mint heart ring : Dariami

Amazzonite stones necklace : AME jewels

mint lace and pearl : Cecilia Jewelry

pastel geometric color block necklace : Alina and T

suede and gold link bracelet : Love Style Happiness

chandelier earrings : exquisite artistry

 tiny mint square earrings : Apple Latte

mint fabric and vintage lace necklace : The Whirlwind

heirloom lace necklace : Hannah's Hope Chest

mint chain ring : amarilo

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Cameo glass bead and brass necklace : Jacaranda Designs

Victorian inspired roses bracelet : Ann Mich Treasure Box

flower sash : Mixed Media by Bridget

acrylic rose, vintage white glass beads necklace : Lovely Sparrow and Co.

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Thanks to all the shops who commented on My Etsy Picks: Spring Fling last week. 

My Etsy Picks: Spring Fling

I'm so enjoying my time curating  beautiful things from various Etsy sellers.  For this week, it's the Spring Fling! Lots of colors in both pastels and bold hues, the flowers, the birds, the butterflies, and let's not forget the bees.  Oh, such a rejuvenating theme :)  I actually got a bit carried away, I was able to collect four sets of collages.  I hope you enjoy them.  Have a happy day :)

up-cycled 70s yellow circle scarf : The Silk Moon 

"The Bird Number 3" photograph : Photography Dream

heart floral magnet : Handy Happy Hearts

Spring art cards : Inspired Greetings AD

coral red berries leggings: ZIB textile

hand painted blue flowers pillow case : Mery Bradley

vintage floral quilt : bonnbonn

mixed media garden photograph : Pretty Petal Studio

butterfly pouch : mama bleu designs

crochet lace stone : Table Top Jewels

paper flower garland : She Shell

floral embroidered fabric purse : diohej
polka dot mint blouse : flinflon to HongKong
antique Tulip pendant necklace : joey five cents
recycled crochet flower garland : Emma Lamb
"The Bees Knees" high-waisted leggings : Blackbird Tees
vintage kitchen towels : Project Sarafan
1960s Delill white bead & floral tapestry handbag : Pemmy's Emporium

Flowers photography : Carolyn Cochrane

birds on a wire art print : Enrouge

pastel butterfly lavender sachets : Gardenmis

floral petals scallop necklace : Ampris Loves

reversible floral & dots headband : Sassy Stitches by Lori

purple stitched earrings : skrynka

pastel painted mason jars : Beach Blues

floral hair clip : Apple White

floral shirt-waist dress : Mrs Pomeranz

three silk butterfly hair clips : Kate's Cottage Shop

sterling silver dragonfly necklace : CyKlu 

1960s embroidered tunic dress : zwzzy

1950s pink vintage doily  : The Wild Roses

crochet pearl necklace : vyldanstyl

crocheted rose ring : From Paris

watercolor bridal Kimono : Girl with Serious Dream

lace earrings : Tina Eva Renee

hibiscus high-waisted maxi skirt : James Society

Wallflower: Eyelet Blouse + Printed Top + Metallic Dress

On some days, I would combine my vintage thrift finds with modern pieces I bought either from a local boutique or department store. I sometimes take advantage of SALE events because I can't bear to buy an expensive piece unless it's a basic piece that I can wear with various outfits. Today, everything I'm wearing is a vintage thrift find except for my shoes and accessories.

 VINTAGE ENSEMBLE:

 Tops: printed V-neck cream long-sleeved blouse (thrifted)

floral eyelet Ecru button-down blouse (thrifted)

Dress: blue metallic jumper dress (thrifted)

bag: faux fur fuzzy bag (thrifted)

shoes: ballet flats (local shop)

accessories: gold ruffled belt, pearl earrings & candy bracelet (local shops) 

I'm very particular about romantic little details in clothes.  Although my fashion style is pretty simple, tiny embellishments and small quirks make me happy.  So, even though the photos can tell you what I'm wearing, I'm still gonna talk about each piece so you'll know why I love them.  Besides, the photos are quite hazy.  I am really convinced that it's much better to do photo shoots during day time, do you agree?.

Okay, so here are the descriptions: The inner blouse I'm wearing is a long sleeved V-neck cotton shirt with sheer, chiffon piping on the neckline and the cuffs.  It is cream with novelty floral print.  I matched it with this blue metallic jumper dress with a ruffled, sweetheart neckline and a gold, ruffled belt.  I wore a three-fourths-sleeved button-down blouse over my outfit.  It has a floral eyelet design with Peter Pan collar.  The buttons are all covered with the same eyelet fabric and there's one cute button on each cuffs, too.  These three adorable pieces are all second-hand buys which I bought in excellent conditions.

 

  Oh and yes, the brown faux-fur handbag is also thrifted and it's one of my favorite bags to use because I love its soft and fuzzy texture.

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Linked up with: Long Distance Loving's Friday Fancies ; Watch Out for the Woestmans' Watch What I'm Wearing

My Etsy Picks: Here Comes the Sun

It's no secret that I love yellow. Isn't it such a happy color? To celebrate Spring and Summer, this week's Etsy Picks are goodies from both vintage and handmade shops in sunny yellow and mustard hues.  Just looking at these brings a smile on my face :)

Dandelion whimsical art print : Lupen Grainne

upcycled handmade suede ballet flats :  The White Ribbon 

60s chiffon floral jumpsuit : Gypsy Plunder

sunny yellow hemp thread : Hemp CRAFT

Paris graffiti photograph : The Paris Print Photoshop

Peacock feather earrings : Erin Keys

Dahlia bobby pins : Elegance for You

"Hello" wood sign : Dime Store Vintage

beach umbrella photography : Hey Harriet

 speckled yellow mugs by Straffordshire Pottery : Galore Galore
vintage enamel kettle : luna purpurie
golden yellow Samsonite tote : flat tire vintage
retro-inspired mustard blouse : Julia Gasin
yellow feather earrings : Jewelry by Aimee
Dandelion print pillow cover : Blossom Pillow Co.
yellow and white striped hammock : Veronica Colindres
mustard floral skirt : April Rodriguez

"Sunny Side Up" sign photo print : Maxwell Cozzi
yellow sundress : i love mona
beaded necklace : Sarah Robin L
vintage Bosch & Lomb sunnies : Raybanicos
sunny yellow cotton clutch : cutie girlie

My Etsy Picks: Vintage Jackets and Sweaters

It's pretty chilly these past few days so my Etsy picks this week are vintage jackets and sweaters. 

red wool double breasted peacoat: Maeven on Etsy

50's lemon yellow cardigan: dirty city vintage

floral vintage denim jacket: bad james vintage

Saks Fifth Avenue bolero jacket: aiseirigh
vintage COCO Channel cardigan: One and Only 2013
Irish wool fisherman sweater: Lightwitch
buffalo plaid jacket: Odd Moll

Sale Alert: Semi Annual Sale at Tea Collection

Moms! Check out  Tea Collection's semi-annual sale beginning from Jan 13 to 20.  Get an extra 25% off already reduced sale items. Just use the promo code wow25.  Tea offers clothing for kids, babies and moms too!  The collections are inspired by different countries. Last year, the fall collection presents eye popping colors of people and pets and Nordic designs of Denmark, Sweden and Finland.