tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post893480002235999249..comments2023-10-12T06:57:35.529-07:00Comments on Fab Gabs for Vintage Everything: Clothing, Dresses, Lifestyle: Day 42: Wardrobe Series Day 4, Play To Your StrengthsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09787113598472967448noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-75439143929701659962012-06-13T23:33:23.319-07:002012-06-13T23:33:23.319-07:00I love this post (as I do everything you share wit...I love this post (as I do everything you share with us), as I try to dress to my strengths a lot of the time, too. Some pieces that I know are my friends include cropped cardigans, fitted 40s-early 60s dresses, high waisted vintage/repro jeans, and pencil/a-line skirts. On the colour front, I love pretty much every one, but find that red, pink, teal, turquoise, grey, navy, and brown all work great with my skin and hair colouring, so I often reach for them first. <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-15266965190467782812012-06-04T08:39:10.045-07:002012-06-04T08:39:10.045-07:00This outfit is fantastic! Lovely blog and lovely e...This outfit is fantastic! Lovely blog and lovely etsy shop! I've been stalking your shop for months now :) Your clothing is fantastic!Arthurs Plaid Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03136084763269839533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-9439875398600586422012-05-31T09:05:47.189-07:002012-05-31T09:05:47.189-07:00Thanks Julie! I do have a black short sleeved swe...Thanks Julie! I do have a black short sleeved sweater that I think I purchased from you that would look lovely with it.... And I *might* have a scarf in baby blue as well. And I do have that 1930s burgundy knit bolero I purchased from you way back when too! Awesome! I think I have a new outfit to wear for today! Thank you for your help and advice! I knew you would have the answer.... I'll play around with it and see what I come up with.40sDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373216185815697762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-69248394045174295782012-05-31T08:03:14.354-07:002012-05-31T08:03:14.354-07:00great post and great thing to think about- for me ...great post and great thing to think about- for me I need colour and generally lots of it. So I think strong colour is my srength- and combos of red, yellow, green and blue/black is usually not far from my choices everyday...then add bakelite and a good belt. I like the idea of having a signature look without being slavish to it.phenolicfanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254118004690467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-23777034681243726772012-05-29T07:38:39.327-07:002012-05-29T07:38:39.327-07:00I own a fair amount of purple myself, and while I ...I own a fair amount of purple myself, and while I certainly keep my eyes peeled for purple in terms of jewelry and other accessories, I agree that it is very difficult. I love black with purple, of course, as well as chartreuse. One thing you can do, that I mentioned to another commenter, is find a scarf that incorporates purple, as well as other colors. One you've added that multi-hued scarf to your favorite purple dress or sweater, you've opened the ensemble up for new possibilities in terms of coordination.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787113598472967448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-58307097743522062802012-05-29T07:35:33.258-07:002012-05-29T07:35:33.258-07:00So do I! But you've inspired me - the next War...So do I! But you've inspired me - the next Wardrobe post will be about using those accessories, and trying something new! All because you reminded me that that is a common (and shared!) problem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787113598472967448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-15669120629933973772012-05-29T07:34:44.274-07:002012-05-29T07:34:44.274-07:00I find knit skirts to be difficult as well - typic...I find knit skirts to be difficult as well - typically, I pair knits with knits. I happen to love black with baby blue, so perhaps start simply - a white blouse, with black cardigan over, or a black pullover type sweater with baby blue scarf as an accent - OR a scarf with multiple colors to tie it - like black, white, baby blue and pink. That will open up the ensemble to other accessories, too! Also, I really love burgundy or eggplant with lighter blues, and the color combination is very late-30s in it's inspiration. Maybe try the light blue, burgundy, and butterscotch as an accent.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787113598472967448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-57923468989148443122012-05-29T07:17:31.625-07:002012-05-29T07:17:31.625-07:00I adore blue and black, and own almost no brown. ...I adore blue and black, and own almost no brown. I also love purple, but have a heck of a time finding purple accessories. One of my wardrobe problems is that since I've started redoing my wardrobe, I have the pieces that have called out to me to be purchased, but I don't have many wardrobe staples... I need someone spectacularly fashionable to help me figure it out, obviously.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213240635054488156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-88336388372148110102012-05-28T21:22:19.995-07:002012-05-28T21:22:19.995-07:00What a great colour compination!
-Sara
autumn, co...What a great colour compination!<br /><br />-Sara<br /><a href="http://myfeelings-only.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">autumn, coffee and inspiration</a>Sara Kristiinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299683572428004023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-45531848726594008172012-05-28T19:25:34.862-07:002012-05-28T19:25:34.862-07:00Your faux-bangs look super-amazing! And I'm lo...Your faux-bangs look super-amazing! And I'm loving the pics from the new camera.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855231109386696167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-5804447458073831742012-05-28T19:17:05.908-07:002012-05-28T19:17:05.908-07:00I have a lot of brown and pink and also red, white...I have a lot of brown and pink and also red, white, blue. Once I finally realized that, I started to buy accessories that went with these palettes and I actually wear them! I have entirely too many accessories that just sit around and look pretty.Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738409704271835874.post-58061939398856031952012-05-28T18:31:03.694-07:002012-05-28T18:31:03.694-07:00I tend to go for navy blue and yellow or red (or b...I tend to go for navy blue and yellow or red (or both!) a lot lately. I love the way it looks together and on me! My other favorites tend to be pink and black (which I don't actually have a lot of) and then I kind mix and match colors according to my mood. I can't do lime green (at least not against my face) because it makes me look ill, so I don't have much of that. Brown is also sparse in my wardrobe. I have a favorite outfit for winter which is a burgundy,white, yellow, and green patterned top from Heyday Vintage and the lovely 1930s knit bolero I purchased from you ages ago, paired with high waisted pants and perhaps some bakelite... and maybe a head scarf/turban or snood. I have been obsessed with hair scarfs lately... I have a baby blue knit pencil skirt (part of a set that I think became separated somewhere down the line before I purchased it...) that I have NO idea what to wear with. I've tried several different tops and such, and nothing seems to look right. Suggestions?40sDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373216185815697762noreply@blogger.com