Wardrobe Wonders: Outfit Post #5

Yesterday, Chicago was sizzling hot, with temperatures reaching damn near 90 degrees! For a good portion of the afternoon I tried to stay inside as much as possible, first spending two and half hours at the thrift store hunting for new merch for my etsy shop and then working on some things and thangs from home (etsy shop and non-etsy related) in the good ol' a.c.

I had several AMAZING finds while out vintage hunting yesterday, one of which being this incredible late 50s Mexican themed wicker picnic bag that I had to keep for myself. I spiffed it up and took it out on the town to work last night and then out with my some of my girlfriends after that.



Halter top: 1980s swimsuit top
Skirt: 1950s cotton cherry blossom print full skirt
Handbag: 1950s Mexican themed wicker picnic bag
Shoes: thrifted deadstock italian dance shoes with peep toes (these are my go-to's!)
Earrings: vintage (70s?) native beaded drop earrings

The Vintage Bazaar Part Two

Yesterday, I was able to snap a few more photos of the lovely finds I scored at this past weekend's Vintage Bazaar held in Chicago's Pilsen Arts District.

I was especially pleased with my fabric finds this time around, as I was able to get some new wardrobe wonders for a steal!

Pictured below, I purchased lime green sequined bloomers solely so I could base my next burlesque act on them! My hope is to be squeezing limes in these bad boys sooner than later...


And next up, was this super adorable 1970s mini sailor-ette swing dress I bought from pop up dealer, Bummertwon Vintage. Loveeeeee this! (And it fits like a gem!)


After that, at the end of the event, I scoured Milwaukee's Pineapple Mint Vintage's racks and came across this amazing late 50s, early 60s two piece sailor skirt suit. The jacket is ideal and the skirt fits perfectly on my tush, yay!

Here's a back side view of the jacket:

(This set still needs a good steaming)

There are still some more goodies to share, with more pictures to come. I came across a heaping pile of decorative border trim and supplies, perfect for motivating me to revamp and create some new insane costumes for this summer's burlesque adventures. And perhaps I can even turn out my own garter for my wedding, which is just 18 short days away by the by! But more on that later....

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The Vintage Bazaar: Why yes, I WILL go on a shopping spree!

Yesterday was a big day for vintage lovers in Chicago, as a great deal of us migrated down to Pilsen for this season's Vintage Bazaar, which is a lovely culmination of vintage clothing, jewelry, antique and kitsch dealers held as a single day event. Although I do sell vintage as well, I was not a dealer at this event and for once, had the day off, so I decided to head down to see some dealer friends and get a little healthy dose of shopping in before I start two new jobs this upcoming week.

Usually when I go to vintage expos and fairs I shack up in my dear friend Niki's booth, owner of BombshellShocked Vintage, who I work and model for weekly and who's selection I not only drool over, but am fortunate enough to get first pick of, but this time around, I made sure to hunt around the booths of some other local dealers I know for some new spring and summer additions to my wardrobe and household collections. (P.S. Both Niki and her booth were stunning, as per usual!)

And though I kept telling myself I would only be looking and buying for the sake of neccessity, needless to say I treated myself to things that were super cute and I just flat out wanted! Hopefully my fiance won't be too frusturated with me coming home with yet another bag of vintage marvels....

Here are the new black glazed ceramics I got from Kokorokoko Vintage to add to my collection at home:

(Note, I could NOT pass this unicorn up.)


(And I loveeeeeee black cats, especially with green eyes, though it's kind of hard to tell in this photo)


And I treated myself to a new pulp book for my bus & train reading time:

(the illustrated babe on the cover totally sold me)

I have to spiff up my new wardrobe finds, so consider this post a part one, and I'll shoot a few sneak peaks of all the clothes I scored in just a bit.

Yay! Now if this damn weather here would just balance out, I could take the spring/summer wardrobe out for another spin....

xoxo