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My apologies for yet another blogging break. I need a little break from my internet world and will be back soon.

Thanks for reading!!

Sincerely,

Emily

Now Working as an Undercover Spy

Last week, I had a dressy family event that I was attending and it was actually cool enough to wear my new-to-me 70s London Fog trench coat. A good trench is something I have been searching for for years now. I finally came across this one on eBay and scored it for $20 including shipping. Other than it being slightly high waisted (its a petite, I'm not) it's pretty much a perfect fit. I might move the belt loops down a bit to compensate for the higher waist.

All day, I was pretending that I was an undercover spy. That, and Ingrid Bergman from Casablanca. ;)

Emily

70s London Fog Trench Coat: eBay

Dress (peeking out): Lost and Found Vintage

40s Red Earrings: Estate Sale

50s Peep toe Heels: Ferndale D.I.Y

Handbag: Vintage Gucci

A "Swirly" Skirt

So, this photo is also a month old, but I am super excited to share this outfit with you all. I had been longing to wear this skirt which I scored at a flea market for only $1, but didn't have the right top to wear with it. In comes this 60s homemade top, found at my church's rummage sale. The two compliment each other nicely and since they are also separates, I can pair them with other tops and bottoms. I am really on a separates kick lately.

So this skirt.... It once upon a time was a Swirl and someone along the way chopped off the top (tear!) and modified it to be a wrap skirt. I'm sure that when it was a dress, it was quite the Swirl. Butterflies and yellow piping!!! Anyways, enough longing for what was... it was a deal at a dollar and I knew I would really enjoy wearing it since I love Swirls so much. And I do enjoy wearing it. Probably my favorite skirt!

Emily

60s Top: Church Rummage Sale

"Swirl" Wrap Skirt: Midland Flea Market

Long Time, No Blog.....

I have been a bad blogger. Moving and school really has taken over my life. But, the good news is this week is my last week of classes and then I have two plus months of summer vacation before I start my final year of grad school. YAY!!!!

This photo is from nearly a month ago and my hair has since grown out. However, this is what it looked like when I first got it cut. This dress is a "swim dress" which is kinda big due to the smocking being stretched out in the back. I plan to sew in some elastic and see if that doesn't fix the problem.

The bush I am standing in front of is a spirea. It is along the back fence of my new backyard. What I love about this bush, other than its beautiful flowers and fragrance, is that it was once in the yard of my Great Grandmother's home. My grandma took a piece of it and transplanted it into her yard and it has since blossomed into a large, healthy bush. If I ever move again, I hope to take a piece of this bush and carry on the tradition. Hopefully, I will have the same luck as my Grandma did with the transplant. She had such a green thumb and I know she is loving my veggie garden.

Emily

60s Swim Dress: Bloomfield Hills Vintage Clothing Expo

Sweater: St. Vincent De Pauls

Shoes: Re-Mix

Bakelite Earrings: eBay