Vintage Fashion
It’s endless you know, I always tell you inspiration is everywhere…and indeed it is in everything we do. Anytime we create a new collection a layer of vintage inspiration ….(gasp-inducing loveliness) is there for the taking. It drives romance to a new place….vintage inspiration is modern, soulful….and irresistible . I for one…cannot help myself…..never could really. Even when I was a kid digging through my grandmothers old laces and trims to find just the right thing to sew onto a t-shirt……the sweetness, the elegance …the pure earthiness of age is enough inspiration for us to create collection after collection of goodness! Fragments of happiness combined with other remembrances make for the perfect mix of high and low….feel good, wear it forever sort of goodness. Thanks for loving what we do…it is far too much fun for us….and knowing you like it too…well…that my loves…is the cherry on top!!!
Cheers and Kisses!
xxx,
T.
P.S. check out my fashion video …..loads of inspiration for your wardrobe! Xxx
Reader Comments
Tracy…..Hello and how are you this fine day???? Was able to listen to about 15 minutes of radio show…..this AM…..you tell a good story My Dear Lady…..now understand NO children at home for many years….My Garage is my territory and my husband and I will actually have words…when he has two huge shops and will try to slip something into my garage….thats a NO NO….he will always say its just for a day or two…..I vacumn my garage in the winter……..lololo…..just me…..we spray for bugs all year round and I dont like dead bugs laying there…..also about paint….I have named our house Amaranth Casa….and I am painting our front door this year a soft turquoise…because… The preference comes from an old belief of man, that the sky-blue shade had the power to keep Evil away. The radiation of the color composed an invisible shield, which prevented the approach of bad spirits…living out west for many many years…many painted there front door turquoise….many of them a different shade….I dont want to go to bold but I will know the color when I see it…..its just an old myth……no evil spirts will pass my way….lololo…
Its toooo bad I am not in the market right now for furniture…..it is awesome…..I love painted furniture……..OWOWOWOWOWOWOW is all I can say…..
Its Thursday, raining and I AM taking in the smell………..you are so right…..XOXOXOXO
Just listened to radio show this morning…thanks for the Oil of Olay tip- no blue veins for me but does anyone have any advice for redness in skin? As I am getting older (46 now) my “champagne” colored hair is turning to “ash”….so yesterday I had my stylist dye it all AUBURN!!! I feel like a different woman!!! How fun!! My kids love it and my man thinks its “HOT”!!
I love to paint and paint and paint! My husband has informed me that the square footage has dramatically changed in our home due to the many layers of paint I have put on the walls….I also love to rearrange furniture and he has asked that I please leave lights on in our home for him if he is to come in after dark and I have flipped the house around -so as not to trip over anything….ok, will do I say!
Robins are busy flirting and nesting here in Ohio and my Koi have all awaken from their long winters nap……
Happy day beauties!
The furniture is gorgeous!!!
T,…..yes,… “vintage” is the word, and I adore it!….. A rainy London day here today……… Out the door to visit my Mother for a couple of days……… should have a TP package waiting for me when I return………”Ode to Joy” and “Margurite”……..will be here to brighten my day………
BETH, I know,….I love the weight of TPs dinner plates too….and some designs have the painted rim underneath……such a pleasant kiss.
LOLO,…….I like “Reflecting Pool” by Sherwin Williams. It’s the turquoise for me.
Have a GRAND day loves!
Cameoxoxoxoxo
I love this duster, its definitely my favorite piece right now, I just love the color and the length!! I was so excited because that is something I really pay attention to in your videos now. I am 5′3 and I got the eclipse duster, which I LOVED but it looks quite different on me, minus the 7 inches!! I think that is a perfectly flattering length. Very excited. How do you think the gauzey fabric wears?? is it something that you just wear on occasion because its so delicate or ??? I would be curious to know, it so beautiful. I just get paranoid about things getting holes in them so quickly, so many things fall apart after a couple wears these days…
Loved listening to your radio show yesterday! I listened to the previous one too, as I missed the live airing. Tracy, you DO inspire me. Thank you. Even on the simplest things….to get out and get moving. I have been struggling with depression lately and I was listening to you talk about that and I thought, yes, I CAN do it. Sometimes you just need the encouragement you know??, someone to tell you to get out butt out the door : ) So I put the baby in the stroller, got the dog, and we all went for a beautiful spring walk. it was good. it was hard. but I did it. Thanks for the encouragement. Does it ever strike you as bizarre that we all know you and consider you OUR friend, but you don’t even know us? haha, I was thinking that. You are a friend in a far off, imaginary way! haha. : ) cheers!
Good morning Tacy! It’s me, Rachel from NJ, the Musical theater chic, Anyway Yes I am finally bloging!!!Yeh…In opera, by the way did you ever get a chance to listen to our cd? lots of opera for you! no worries if not I know you are so busy, speaking of all of your wonderfulness, I just listened to your Radio show, I listen every Thursday morning with my coffee, because I’m working during the live show, I would call you every week if I could, how fun is it that you can just chat with Tacy come on girls, Thanks for your be extordinary thoughts, they came at the perfect time for me too, I was just feeing very overloaded with booking more work, and you reminded me to breath and say, Its ok to say no sometimes, Thankyou, love all of the new clothes too, georgeous!!!!well, thats all for now, I’m off today hunting for a new end table type of piece for our finished basement that we just rearranged. Love an excuse for something new!!! Thank you again Tracy for always making my day brighter !!! Love, Rachel
Good Morning Tracy!! Listened to your show this a.m.,GREAT as usual! All that Flea Market talk has me salivating…as well as the coconut trifle idea! You are the ‘queen of trifle’ in my book. You have an extraordinary talent, and it is one of artistry and vision…always fascinating to see what road you are headed down…that’s why you are so INSPIRING!!! Love the catalogue online…brilliant idea…shows very well. And, Robyn, you look great in every outfit…as if they were made for you…really stunning!…VALERY…do you have a dream catcher over your bed?!?!?!LOL……TRACY, keep shining that beautiful star quality you have…for it touches many! Keep being you…Margie
Tracy…fun show yesterday…coconut trifle…mmmmm…sounds devine. Love the new fashion videos with Robyn…what a jewel! So, you know I dissect every ounce of video you share…so tell me, are you wearing leg warmers??? and where oh where can I find some?? Also, thank you for the discount…I was able to grab the Snowflower Tank, been wanting that one for quite awhile! Looks and feels like LONDON here today…yum! xoxo
Tracy, YeeHaw back at ya! I loved the radio show yesterday, as I do every Wednesday. I love, love, love to teeter around flea markets…I just love filling my nest with all things unique and inspiring. Once I found this old chicken coop at a flea market…instantly I thought STORAGE! I brought it home; spray painted it red and hung it on my son’s wall…instant funky toy box! It is so great because he will hang all sorts of treasures using magnets and string. You and Robin are so vintage cowgirl in today’s video, only thing missing is a horse in the background gnashing on some carrots….Ha, Ha.
SaraKristi, I am sending some sunshine your way…can you see it yet? I too think getting outside helps in lifting one out of the dumps. I will also take some extra vitamin D…it is like an instant shot of espresso to me. I hope you have a great day!
Cameo, I too love the river walk at night. Happy traveling this weekend…I can just picture you in your door less truck, zooming down the highway, scarf flapping in the wind…Ride Sally Ride!
XXXOOO
Oh Cameo, you’re going to the Riverwalk this weekend? You need to go into Austin. SXSW starts this weekend!
It’s this phenomenal music & film fest that lasts a week here. One night during it one year I was standing in line behind Brian Setzer for pizza when Paul Simon walked by which was after Iggy Pop gave a free concert in the parking of Waterloo records.
If you look music you should go, though I will say it seems to me these days, whatever bands we go to see, we’re either the youngest or the oldest people there. Why is that when you’re forties?
I, too, love this duster – it is so eathereal-looking!!! Robyn always looks so placid and zen-like in these videos – I feel my pulse slow just watching!
Maureen in Austin – what a great story! We almost went to Austin this March Break – what is the temperature this time of year?
Hello All! Really enjoyed the radio show yesterday Tracy. The Outrageous Coconut Cream-Meringue Cake is on my list to make. Fridays are “FRIDAY-PIE-DAY” here, where I bake while the kiddos clean my house. I call it, “GET MY HOUSE CLEANED PIE”, for anyone who does their jobs without whining, grumbling or complaining. I’m hoping they won’t mind a cake this week!
TINA P… MIRACELL is what I use for redness. It is meant for itchy ears but I use it for the eczema on my face. It also works scars.
STACIE… So happy for you! Shoes, SCARF and the RENDEZVOUS. Happiness on your hip indeed!
Laura the pie idea is genius!
I’m going to try that one out on my darlings
I’ve always loved vintage clothes and SHOES as well. The old Cuban heel lace up Granny shoe is one I still go to since high school when my friends and I would put together outrageous outfits back when it was inexpensive…. I’m fighting a cold but I’m staying positive and drinking lots of tea and lemon- have a wonderful day everyone!
Jenny
Hey girls! Happy Thursday…Just finished listening to the radio show. Love it every week. TRACY I too love Oil of Olay! I started wearing it in high school because I love the smell. It reminds me of my mom and now my kids tell me that is the smell they think of when I’m tucking them in at night. I’m going to try the tinted mosturizer now.
LAURA…I am loving all my goodies!
SARAHKRISTI…keep your head up girl! I think feeling down is normal but try not to let it get the best of you….Tracy IS our girlfriend… hee hee…I feel as though I know her too… we’re on a first name basis.LOL.
Have a good day everyone! Stacie
Valery…loved your story of the blue color paint on the doors.. Evil spirits beware! My kind of girl.
Right now it’s 70 degrees and the sun is shining.
I have all next week off (that is, if I survive this one) so yay!
You should come to Austin, SXSW is always during Spring Break.
TRACY,….Didn’t get a chance to listen to the radio show yet…hopefully will tonight….Vintage, love it, in decorating in fashion….even if it is just a touch of Vintage,…a brooch, a bracelet, a hat, a bag, a pair of shoes,…it just adds the right hint of wonderment, and interest to what you are wearing,….mix it with casual, (jeans), formal,…just about anything…..or go head to toe with it!!!!…..You two GALS, are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!…xxxx
SARAHKRISTI,…I am 5′3, also, and have the eclipse duster…I’ve worn it with jeans, and with leggings and boots,…and I have received so many compliments,….I’ve worn it guite alot, and that fabric will not fall apart, it wears beautifully!!….Have fun with it!!!…Enjoy!!!…Guaranteed, you’re gonna love it!!!!!xxxx
LAURA,….I’ll do any job you want me to, FRI,!!!…if only I can come over and get a piece of that Coconut Cream-Meringue Cake!!!!!!
PLEASE!!! PRETTY PLEEEEEASE!!!…YUMMMMY! xxxx
VALERY, You TURQUOISE,GODDESS!!!!…BTW,…you said you were going to make the coconut cake,….did you make it yet???…if so how did it come out???….Pray Tell!!!..OH! Lovely Goddess!!! xxxx
TAMMY B….Sending Lots of Love, Hugs, and Kisses, your way!!! Keep your chin up!…Love!!….”This Too Shall Pass”!!!…and you will be looking back on it with a big sigh of relief!!!…..That you can bet on!!!….Hang Tight!!! Dear Heart!!!xxxx
RACHEL,…Welcome to the blog!!!….So glad you finally found the time to join us!!! We promise you it will be the ride of a lifetime!!!!…:)…lolololol…xxxx
Be Happy!!! XOXOXOXO
Hi Lovelies!!
We are just taking a break from a marvelous day.. .foggy… rainy… dewy… London-y. And of course…we’re shooting our May Catalog in the midst.. we love it!! Kids are here… we’re dodging piles of unmelted snow (because of course.. snow is a fleeting memory, come May)…. !! Can’t wait for you all to see our inspiring new mix of FASHION + JEWELRY + SHOES!!!
Thank you all for the glorious chatter… its a wondrous sight to behold.. thanks for hanging with us.. kisses… catch you later..
xxx
T.
OHHH MAUREEN…..THAT IS PERFECT WEATHER TO ME…..dont over do….!! The love of my life was from Austin……..brings back tender memories…..Rob Keller was his name……he worked for Brown Schools….Childrens Phyciatric Hospital………….
BETH….XOXOXOXOX…..I also have painted in scipt on a big timber…in my sun room…”I am the Alpah and Omega, The Beginning and The End”…MMMMMMMM, Isnt that just the best???
STACIE…..Now that I am older I dont do the foundations anymore…they get in the cracks……But Olay has a mosturizer with a tint….thats all I use….love it………I really want to wear less and less as I get older and older…lloloo….so this is a way to start……..My sister-in-law turned me onto it and shes 76………
SARAHKRISTI…..I feel the same way about T……like I know she is real…..but is she….but she is or is she….lololol
CAMEO………SO GLAD YOU ARE GOING…..KISS MOTHER FOR ME………!!!!!!! PS…..since you are getting more duds…..which will look wonderful on you……send me your cast offs…..lolololo I didnt know your Mother lived in Austin….????? The last time you mentioned going to see your Dad….it was like it was a couple of hours away….and your Mother was there……?? Will check out the Reflecting Pool………….thanks Sister.
RACHEL…..Hope you find exactly what you are looking for…..fun, fun……
MARGIE……….have some good down time…..yeahhhhhhh!!
CAMEO,….HAVE A SAFE TRIP, LOVE!!!!….I am sure your Mom can’t wait to see you!!!…You’re the BEST!!!!….GIVE BIG HUGS AND KISSES TO YOUR MOM!!..FROM ME!!!…LUV YA!!!…XOXOXOXO
ANGELA….DARLING….M….MADHATTER…..would you believe….I just order from an Indian in Albuquerque….a four strand long turquoise nugget necklace…..and a silver and flat quarter size turquoise one stand necklace and then a flat seashell shape turquoise necklace with earrings to match them all….he sends me the pictures by my phone and then I pick….they are gorgeous…..cant wait to get them and bath in there beauty on this ole wrinkled neck…..lolololo And HEY….what do you think I am chopped liver??????? No cake yet…..I scared…..I can not eat any sweets…..I need to get this apron…..down……..lolollolololo!!
Oh my goodness, Valery, I painted my front door pink one time and everyone gave me such a hard time about it, but it was beautiful, I don’t care what they say. I love turquise, and I’m sure it will be gorgeous. SarahKristy, I feel the same way about my friend Tracy, as my son calls her. Are you checking in on your friend Tracy? Like a really cool pen pal.
Tracy, I really love all the new things, you guys are so amazing.
Have a wonderful day, all!
What an awesome group of girls you are. I don’t even know you, but you always have words of love and encouragement. Thank you so much for all the sunshine and pep talks! haha exactly what I needed. You girls made cry…in a good way. : P