etsy update part II

Black Pebbled Leather Loafers Size 8M

Brown Leather Salvatore Ferragamo Heels Size 8

Vintage COACH Black Leather Purse

Faux Crocodile Leather Two-Tone Cross Body Satchel

1940s Dusty Rose Silk and Lace Bed Jacket Size S-M

Bedazzled Applique Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit Size S

1990s Sky Blue Cropped Knit Sweater Size S-M

1980s Brown and Black Cotton Blazer Size S-M

Sheer Brown and Black Striped Oxford Button Down Size S

The Perfect Fitted Navy Blue Blazer with Gold Buttons Size S

1990s Tribal High Waist Jean Shorts Size XS-S

Brown Plaid Jumper with Pebbled Leather Buckle Detail Size XS

Cardinal Floral Cut Out Romper Size S-M

Tan Linen High Waist Pencil Skirt with Gold Buttons Size S-M

1970s Safari Khaki Anorak Hooded Jacket Size S-M

1940s Pale Blue Floral Day Dress Size S

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trials and tribulations of hair

i'm pretty unfortunate when it comes to anything hair and makeup.  i guess i just never learned how but recently i have been trying to make up for lost years with internet tutorials.  this sounds easy and it sure does looks easy when the girl in the video demonstrates, but for me, it almost always ends in disaster.  so you can imagine my excitement when for the first time ever i found a hair tutorial that i can actually replicate!  it's three twisted buns by Caroline.  i've been a fan of her dreamy flickr photos forever because they all seem to look like she took them by accident and she's forever the effortlessly chic and gamine type with perfect hair.  anyways here is what it looked like on my head, i was a little proud of myself today.

etsy update part I

1980s Brown Leather Abstract Pumps Size 7.5M, 1970s Black Leather Platform Wood Heel Clogs Size 8, Pale Yellow Leather Oxford Slingbacks Size 6.5M, Honey Brown Leather Ankle Boots Size 8

Black Patent Leather Envelope Clutch , 1990s Floral Duffle Backpack

Blue and White Striped Linen Shirt Size S

American Flag Button Up Tank Size S-M

Coral Striped Oxford Button Down Size S

1980s Brown Leather and Fur Jacket Size S-M

Deadstock White Lace Tuxedo Jacket Size S

1970s Purple Velvet and Roses Jacket Size S-M

Tan and Brown Cowichan Sweater with Toggle Buttons Size S

1980s Get Used Jean Jacket Size S

Rust and Tan Plaid Knit Cardigan Size S

Sheer Dusty Rose Pink and Bows Dress Size S

1990s Black Crushed Velvet Minidress Size XS-S

Navy Blue Floral Romper Size S-M

1960s Neiman Marcus Brown Jumper Dress with Belt Size S

1970s Camel Wool Blazer and High Waist Pants Suit Size S

Sheer Taupe Full Floral Skirt Size XS-S

1990s Black High Waisted Jeans with Gold Braid Detailing Size S-M

Ballet Pink Pencil Skirt Size S-M

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nature walk

photos by leonard
(yarnovermovement cambridge cowl, vintage coat, american apparel striped shirt, american apparel jeans, vintage map tote, vintage boots)

i like that i have the kind of boyfriend who wakes up on Sunday morning and wants to go on a walk in the woods with me.  now that we live in the country there's much forest to be explored and today we took a small trail around the hamlin reservation.  i'm eagerly awaiting warmer temperatures because today the wind was brutal but i kept cozy in my favorite scarf by tara-lynn.  shouldn't be too long now.  spring is coming soon, i can smell it in the air.

let's be partners

i've decided to offer a few advertising spots on this blog for the month of april!  don't worry i'm nice and am happy to work with you about rates.  let me be your partner and dedicate posts to your shop and in the process we will both have so much fun!  if you're interested send an email to me at holmeskennedy@gmail.com <3 <3 <3

all around happy

photos by daniela

(vintage felt floppy hat, revlon crimson lipstick, vintage trench, feather necklace gifted from daniela, vintage lace tee, vintage belt, vintage jeans, sam edelman clogs)

i've been in the best mood!  maybe it's because it's finally starting to feel like spring or maybe it's that i discovered lipstick or maybe i'm just having a blast with general nesting activities for the new house.  actually it's probably all three, i think im just all around happy these days.

oxfords and silk and spring

Vintage Ralph Lauren Equestrian Scarf

Vintage Evan Picone Equestrian Scarf

1970s Colorful Woven Straw Tote

Cream Crochet Knit Purse

Distressed Braided Brown Leather and Straw Tote

Honey Brown Leather Boots Size 8.5

Brown Suede Ankle Boots with Wooden Stacked Heel Size 6.5M

Vintage BALLY Suede Cut Out Ankle Strap Heels Size 8.5

Champagne Bow Blouse with Romantic Sleeves Size S

Linen Tan Striped Miniskirt with Fringe Size XS-S

Sand Sheer Floral Shirt Size S-M

Silk Brown Polka Dot Blouse Size S

Silk Brown and White Striped Oxford Button Down Size S

Tiny Hearts Oxford Button Down Size S

Dusty Rose Shaggy Cardigan Size S

Red Sheer Woven Ribbon Button Down Size S-M

Blush Oxford Button Down Size S

Black Silver Studded Oxford Button Down Size S-M

Navy Blue Ralph Lauren Cardigan with Gold RL Detailed Buttons Size S

Silk Teal Oxford Button Down Size S

1970s Burnt Sienna Suede Princess Coat Size S-M

Cream Silk Top Size S

Khaki Safari Tailored Waist Coat Size S-M

Buttercup Lace Romper Size S

Deadstock Black Faux Leather High Waist Trousers Size S-M

Brown and Black Animal and Floral Print Romper Size S-M

Pale Blue Floral Garden Dress with Lace Peter Pan Collar Size S 

1950s Lemon Striped Day Dress with Lace Collar Size S-M

Hunter Green Oxford Shirt Dress Size S

Deadstock Seafoam Floral Keds Size 9.5

Black Leather Riding Boots Size 9

1980s Faux Chanel Gold Lame Purse

Black and Brown Striped Hardcover Purse with Silver Clasp

i may have gotten a little out of control with my buying trips last week.  

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young adult life

because leonard and i have just moved in together, and because yesterday was our two year anniversary i thought it would be fun to document a day in our life.  isn't this fun?  first off, we had a plan to go to the thrift stores in search of a dresser.  our bedroom is still mostly bare so we've been scouring craigslist for weeks with no luck.  but today was the day!  we found a beautiful dream dresser for $100 at a favorite thrift spot so leonard rented a u-haul van up the street and we happily loaded up and left.  this part isn't pictured because i hadn't thought up the idea for this post yet.  i got a little grumpy after that but quickly realized i was just hungry and luckily karl's sausage kitchen is right across the street from the thrift store.  once we were inside we saw it wasn't a lunch kind of place, but len still ended up buying about $40 worth of sausage while i got one box of my favorite raspberry candy.  after that we went in search of a real lunch and found ourselves at american barbecue.  i love bbq because it means lots of meat and southern cuisine so i was happy again and devoured a whole plate of pulled pork, coleslaw, cornbread and sweet tea.  by this time it was late afternoon so we decided to drive into newburyport to have a coffee and a look at the ocean.  on the way there leonard pointed out houses he liked and i always agreed with him.  we both decided that we like our town ipswich better than newburyport but the ocean was lovely and the coffee was good.  when the sun started to set it got very cold and i wasn't wearing socks so i decided we should drive on home.  once at home i got motivated for a minute and thought about organizing my closet but instead we re-arranged the bedroom to fit the new dresser and now the whole space feels much bigger and the vibe is considerably different.  maybe feng shui is real, i made a mental note to research it further on the internet tomorrow.  i remembered that the super full moon is tonight i have been talking about it all week so i made leonard come with me to look at it.  i had a midnight snack of bbq leftovers, put on pjs, brushed my teeth and now it's time for bed.