the return of the minx

Hello Loves!

After a long absence full of heartbreak, chaos, adventure and self discovery, I have found myself navigating a pivotal point in my life, fully equipped with a new outlook, home, boyfriend, and a whole bunch of new clothes and accessories that are just dying to be gushed about (minus the boyfriend gushing because I rather bombard you with rambling tangents, cute clothes, and DIY projects).  I've kept myself busy working, moving, and sewing cute clothing and accessories, and boy there are some adorable things in store.  And this time it'll be better, because I'm happier, healthier, and have finally learned to appreciate myself.  Now let's have some fun!  So be sure and come back and visit soon because it's safe to say that I'm back and expect to have a new post up in the near future ;)

xoxo

Minxy

a bit of fluff

i was feeling under the weather for the past week, battling a doozy of a cold that transformed into a slight case of bronchitis.  feeling ill and having to spend a week not looking your best does a number on a gal's self esteem, and so i found myself turning to the usual methods of comfort, including soup and snacks.  but tell me, what's a better get well present than a pretty new dress to prance around in when you're feeling a little better?   haha there are a few things, and for the most part has to do with food, but let's not get into that.

a couple of days ago this dress arrived from sugarlips.  when i had initially seen the dress online i knew that the style was a far cry from the 1940s/1950s vintage inspired/retro style i've grown accustomed to.  the crochet and braiding detailing screams 1970s boho chic, but i couldn't help but be drawn to the fun art deco-esque triangle print, and the sexy but sweet open shoulders.  flash forward a week or so later, i find myself feverishly opening a package, slipping out of a 1950s striped number, and into this soft flowy dress.  after a minute or so of twirling around i realized that the bottom half of the dress was a perfect circle skirt.  so with the help of a petticoat i added a bit of fluff to the dress, giving it that 1950s full skirt silhouette.  throw in some vintage black velvet heels and a peach braided velvet headband i had made just 30 minutes before taking pictures, and i had cute retro look that turned out to be exactly my style.







peach braided velvet headband - diyneue pinakothek dress - courtesy of sugarlips apparelpetticoat - gift from my mother black velvet heels - vintage