Put a birdie on it!

Dress: Vintage 1940’s, bought at Café Society
Shoes: Nicole Miller, Thrifted
Hair clip: Blue Flying bird, from Now Voyager
Necklace: Vintage sparrow pendant, bought at Café Society



I remember when I found this dress, it was summer, two years ago. I was driving home and passed Café Society on my way. It was customary for me to look in the window every morning and evening to see if there are any new items.



On this day when I glanced at the mannequin I was not intending to stop in but when I saw that this was in the window I new I had to turn around and try it on. It came with me obviously and so did a pair of silk tap shorts in case a stiff wind was to blow the skirt up (speaking from a lot of experience on this.)

Yes, those are badminton shuttlecocks!

I did make a minor alteration to the dress. Originally it was a crew neck which I find suffocating, so I cut a square neckline instead.

The end of a legend

Sad news in Boston, the last bastion for vintage lovers has been sold to a new and hipper owner. Café Society has been my retail refuge for years, providing vintage clothing at reasonable prices without that annoying trendy hipster vibe felt in many new stores.



I discovered Café Society about four years ago when I changed my route to work and I have been a customer every few weeks since. Imagine my surprise when last Wednesday I drive past the shop and see in the window a moving sign. Anticipating my breakdown, Betsy sent me a note explaining the selling of the shop and that the new owner is changing locations but will keep the store name, but I know it will never be the same again. Knowing that this was my last chance to buy all of the items I had been eyeing before they double in price I grabbed the boyfriend and his wallet and spent several hours looking through the racks and just hanging out.


Betsy, Café Society's owner and Lindsay her shop assistant on the last open weekend.



Café Society was exactly what it said it was and nothing more and I will miss driving past the windows every morning scoping out the newest dress on the mannequin who I believe has been in the window since the store opened 30 years ago. The owner, Betsy, loved vintage clothing and when she opened in the early 80’s she was ahead of her time selling jewelry and authentic clothing dating back as far as the Victorian period.



I am so proud to have been part of Café Society’s history and to have known Betsy. I wish her the best on her next adventure. I plan to explore the new Café Society when it re-opens but I don’t expect to spend hours hanging out like I did with the wonderful people who worked at Café Society.

Casual Friday!

Pants: Vintage 50's denim, online purchase from Kitch Cat
Top: Vintage sunflower blouse, online purchase from Rococo Vintage
Shoes: Aldo...a billion years ago
Hair Flower: Double Blue Hibiscus from Sophisticated Lady

About four times a year I will come to work in denim on a Friday. I'm of the thought that when at work, dress to be at work. This is easy for me to do as my my wardrobe is almost entirely comprised of dresses and pants generally make be feel self conscious about my figure. Today was different, today I really wanted to get these pants out on the town... or at least the office for now.

Champagne. Sashay

This dress always makes me think of an old nursing uniform even though it looks nothing like one. It must be the bodice and neckline. The fabric has become delicate in the underarms and I think it might be time to take it apart and create a new pattern from it.

Who knew the Victorian's knew lingerie?

So I found a Victorian night dress at my favorite vintage haunt in Brookline called Cafe Society. Seriously, I love this place, but above all else, if you can find a nightgown like this, you will not be disappointed. I have never slept in anything more comfortable and roomy (not to mention sexy as per the E.B.F.) than this.

A 1950's wedding

We went to a rooftop "shotgun" wedding this weekend overlooking all of Boston and I got to wear my 1950's pencil dress with matching topper. Oh, how I love special dress-up events.

War time dress

I came across this gem at a partial vintage/costume shop in Harvard Square for something like $14.00 and what a steal it was! I have worn it all of twice, today being the second, the first being the day I was nearly fired so I think I associated that memory with this dress. I chose this dress since it is 3 days straight of rain and in the low 60's here in the North East and I needed sleeves and I have gained a dress size as I stopped running due to the heat of summer. What a hit it was! Either I look better with a bit more weight or this dress needs to come out more often.



And I really wanted to test out my new photo border... bees knees or flat tire?

A day at the beach

Today our friends invited me and E.B.F. to a beach North of Boston called Crane Beach. The air didn't have a hint of humidity and allowed me to bust out my 1940's bathing suit.


unfortunately this suit leaves really awkward tan lines and needs to be completely unbuttoned (including the straps) for a trip to the little girls room.

It's my party and I'll dress how I want to..

It's my birthday today, the big whatever-whatever and to celebrate E.B.F. took me out to a fine French Restaurant in Boston after my eye appointment. Yes, in less than one week I will be able to see without glasses! Oh, the post-op joy!

So for a fine dining experience one needs to of course wear their best gown, and mine is from the 1920's. No lie. When in Fort Collins Colorado I found a fabulous vintage shop called Wear It Again Sam that specialized in vintage hats and clothing from the Edwardian period to the 1930's *swoon*. So I curled my hair, donned my vintage 1920's ball gown and hit the town.


Much to my utter joy, the moment I reached the hostess counter she gushed about my dress and how she too adored the vintage purchase in ones wardrobe. Various stares and multiple compliments accompanied by the awkward smile came my way during my dining experience. Once finished with my fabulous meal, I notified the girls in the hostess both of the shop and web site I found this ensemble and left the establishment to enjoy a Negroni mixed in my birthday honor.

I LOVE my birthday.