Thursday, February 2

black cherried


First of all, a confession: I tried to do my hair in Victory rolls but after too many attempts I just got frustrated and put my hair up in some bastardized version of them, it's not even close, but it is it's own deal and I like it anyway. More confessing: I had zero desire to come to the shop today, at 7:30am this morning I started a pork shoulder in the crock pot, made homemade cole slaw and then made a chocolate, sea salt & hazelnut tart. I just wanted to stay home and continue to cook things. Whenever I am not feeling like working I usually feel like cooking. 

The outfit is inspired by THIS POST & I actually did find the lipstick shade I was after, MAC of course, the shade is Hang Up.  It's a little lighter than the ones on the Lena Hoschek runway, but I am pretty bad at wearing lipstick all around so I went a little lighter. I also tried to venture away from MAC, but it's just such nice lipstick, every lipstick I have is MAC, it's also awesome that is smells like chocolate or something like chocolate.

Betsey Johnson dress  thrifted
black cardigan  thrifted
patterned tights ◊ Macys (?)
black platforms ◊ Loeffler Randall
Victorian locket ◊ eBay



17 comments:

  1. very pretty, favorite shot is the one on the couch, it all ties in rather nicely.

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  2. I love everything about this. It's a great juxtaposition of modern and historical elements. Plus, I have a softspot for vintage inspired hairdos and the color maroon.

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  3. you cook, too?! good lord, woman. you are awesome.

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  4. this is such a great color on you!! impossibly adorable.

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  5. You are too darn cute! The only lady I know who wakes up to put a roast in a crock pot at 7:30 is my aunt:) You should wear that color as often as possible, so flattering on your skin tone!

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  6. Ok. First of all, you did NOT thrift that Betsey Johnson dress?!? Not fair. Second, you have truly out-done yourself this time. This outfit is amazing. I love seeing the shot of you next to the racks in your shop.

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  7. So beautiful! You are amazing, cooking up a storm at 7:30 in the morning!

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  8. ooh, i thrifted that dress in navy. i love it!

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  9. I love that dress, so very elegant. And although not the victory rolls you desired, the hair looks quite lovely.

    http://meggymoo0.blogspot.com

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  10. This look is so classy and chic!
    Cheers!
    -- Eden http://vantagepointvintage.com/blog

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  11. You are surely a wonder woman Lauren! Getting up at 7:30am to cook sweet things to eat sounds amazing. I wish I had it in me to do the same :)
    Also, I totally agree MAC does have the best lipsticks... Once I push the baby out, I plan to treat myself to some long over due new makeup and vintage dresses :)

    Enjoy your day!

    Kelly
    Mod Human Vintage

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  12. LOVE this outfit and the hair. That is a Betsey Johnson dress?! Wow, I surely would have tagged it as 30s vintage.

    And...how does one get in on the leftovers of that tart?

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  13. Gorgeous! I absolutely love that dress and color scheme on you. (And your dinner is one of my favorites when I can't get to slows.)

    Nars makes great red lipsticks--Viridiana is my current favorite.

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  14. Beautiful! That dress is gorgeous and you look so well put together and classy.

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  15. cutest, cutest dress Lauren! I thought it was vintage for sure. Love your new couch too, it matches your logo!

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  16. you're such an elegant woman. love your hair, your dress, your aura.. simply beautiful.

    Taru from World Tour Stories - two lovers sailing around the world

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