VKC, Vintage Kiddo Collective

i joined a fun vintage-lovin' team on etsy. it is called vintage kiddo collective. we all sell vintage kid stuffs. check out the blog here.

Leg Warmers How-To

i have always bought babylegs leg warmers for my kids and was looking for a more cost effective solution to my leg warmer addiction for the kids. so one sunday when i was admiring my friend jordan's daughter's leggings she told me how to make my own from socks. i think i was the only momma on the block that didn't know how to do this.

first you need knee socks.

at the ankle cut the foot off. there you have the leg warmer. now we have to make the bottom cuff.

take the foot and cut the middle out. this will make the cuff of the warmer.

fold them in half, right side out.

take your leg part turn it inside out and put your cuff inside of it, all raw edges together.

sew those raw edges together to make the leg warmer bottom cuff.

ta-da! enjoy.

Christmas Gift Guide, Smart Wool Socks

my favorite socks in my drawer are my smart wool socks. they are snug, warm, cute, and wick moisture away! they have so many styles, if crew socks aren't your thing, they have mini hidden socks all the way to tights. they have plain looking socks and classic styles as well. these wool socks are the best, they don't itch, they don't stink, they don't shrink, it comes from a renewable source(sheep:), they are perfect for all seasons, and they are naturally flame retardant for all you campers out there. and speaking of sports...they have socks for every kind of sport you need. these really are my go-to sock, i love them and you should too.


image from www.smartwool.com

8 Days of Thanksgiving

on the 6th day of thanksgiving my true love gave to me, Clothes!
it's no secret that i am a clothes hound and hoarder. i love clothes. i love to shop for clothes. i love to wear clothes. i love to make clothes, which leads to shopping for fabric. i am lucky to live in a place where we need and wear clothes. but more than that i am thankful that we are able to afford to buy clothes for us, be able to wash them, dry them, keep them clean. i have clothes for winter, summer, spring and fall, all for just me, one person. i am very thankful for that luxury.

Thrifting Friday

High Heels Are a Girl's Best Friend

well, mine anyways.
i have an unhealthy love for HIGH heels.
and after my surgery last winter i have to limit how much i wear them.
so, i end up wearing them once a week on sunday, when i go to church.
from five days a week to once a week.
it has not been the easiest thing to cut back on.

and these are my most favorite pieces i own.

christian louboutin
black patent leather
bought at c.l. in nyc

steve madden
my pretty orange wedges
bought at a warehouse sale in nyc

frye
brown leather wedge
the Greek bought them for me for Christmas one year

chloe
the most softest red leather in the world
ebay!!

Goodies in the Mail!

got a package from Urban Creatures today!!!!
i have been wanting one of these recycled t-shirt necklaces, and now i have one!!
the girls got one too, but they are at their dad's, so i will have to take a picture later.
i am in love with their handmade accessories.
love love love

I Cannot Wait To Try This ON.

i bought it at urban outfitters this summer, but i was unable to try it on. it is soooo cute.

i will wear it with these!
i cannot wait, soon, soon, soon!