Larkspur is now offering sponsorship for November, and thereafter. Larkspur is still fairly small in terms of blogs (only 1 year old), but my readership goes up with each passing day, and I only expect it to continue growing. If you have a blog, shop, small business, anything! that you would like to advertise, please send me an email at larkspur.shoppe@gmail.com. Prices for space will be very reasonable. I love supporting wonderful people and their businesses, so please do not be shy.
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Shoes & Bags at Larkspur
1950’s Cream & Ivory Beaded Hand Bag
Today’s shop update is full of purses and a couple pair of shoes. Things I have had for sometime now, and never quite got around to photographing…until now. The hand bags are so great. A perfect accessory for a night out. Maybe even add a little sparkle to a New Year’s Eve outfit…which is months away, but it’s always good to plan ahead (I should take my own advice). Pop by the shop today, maybe something will catch your eye!
1980’s Buttery Yellow Faux Snake Skin Purse
1980’s Patchwork Pastel Floral Hand Bag
1960’s Ivory Box Style Hand Bag
The Fortress of Solitude
I am currently reading The Fortress of Solitude. Matt is something of a librarian to me. He has quite a substantial collection of books, and every time I finish one, I ask his opinion on the next book I should read from his collection. This is a blessing and a curse. Blessing because I always have tons of books at my fingertips, and someone who has great taste to recommend them to me. Curse because I never actually end up buying my own books. So while I have read probably hundreds upon hundreds of novels, I only own about 1-2 single shelves of them. I love books, I wish my apartment was filled from floor to ceiling with them, but I find it hard to cough up the money to buy a book I have already read. There are few books I will read more than once. So it seems unreasonable to purchase a novel I will never end up opening again. It’s silly though, I will purchase knick knacks for my apartment that serve no real purpose other than to decorate my shelves and windowsills. What’s the difference really?
The Fortress of Solitude’s opening is set on Dean St. in Brooklyn. For whatever reason this alleyway brought me there. I could picture this alley being somewhat like Dean St. Filled with children playing with their Spaldeens, and singing songs with subject matter much to mature for their age. A place that may be slum-like in appearance, but is warmed by children’s laughter, and imaginary games.
Shirt: Larkspur
Skort: Larkpur
Cardigan: thrifted vintage
Socks: Matts
Shoes: Seychelles
Bow Tie: TLO
Bonjour! Un Shop Update
1….1970’s Rust High Waisted A-Line Skirt (S/M)
It feels like every time I take listing photos for the shop, a thunderstorm rolls in. What is this curse? So once again, the lighting in these photos leaves much to be desired. But what can a girl do? These are the woes of a girl who cannot afford a shop studio just yet, and thus, lovely natural light can be few and far between when the sun does not hit my apartment windows quite right (or at all). Anyways!! This week I have two very lovely skirts! The polka dot baby was actually from my very own wardrobe, but I decided to let her go. She deserves a lot more wear than I was giving her. Oh, and then these adorable 1960’s powder pink ruffle bloomers! Eep! So darling. They need a good vintage negligee loving home. As does the robe. I love this robe, I do. But my hoarding of robes needs to come to an end (it won’t though).
I hope everyone has a very lovely Thursday! Come virtually visit the shop today. Maybe something will catch your eye!
2….1960’s Olive Green Floral Embroidered Knit Cardigan (S/M)
3….1970’s Navy & Polka Dot Nautical High Waisted Skirt (S/M)
4….1960’s Powder Pink Ruffle Bloomers (S)
5….1960’s Pale Pink Sheer Lace House Coat (one size fits all)
Larkspur & TVCS
I’m not sure how to express the amazing time I had at The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. This will now be the fourth vintage market I have done this year. I forget to sit down sometimes and appreciate how much I (and of course Meg, when she was still involved) have done in less than a year with the shop. There is so much more I would like to do, but it’s a decent start.
Anyways! The show! I met so many wonderful people, customers and vendors alike. I am a pretty shy person, but when I’m at my booth, it’s like my discomfort totally dissipates. Getting to talk vintage with people, and sharing the things I love, well it’s a feeling quite like dancing for me. The time flies by, and before you know it, you weren’t quite sure what happened, but you’re left with a warm feeling inside.
It felt like a breath of fresh air when we arrived at 6:30am to load in, and everything was totally organized. I didn’t have to ask a single question. If you have ever participated in a flea market etc., you know what I’m talking about. You can sometimes feel totally overwhelmed by the disorganization. This was not the case here. I have nothing but good things to say about this event, and it’s organizers/staff! Thank you 1 million times!
I unfortunately didn’t get to check out many booths. I was by myself most of the day, peeing wasn’t even really an option, so you can imagine sifting through racks of vintage was not going to happen. However, I did spot a coat that I fell so totally in love with, and ended up buying it at the very end of the day. Now I’m just anticipating colder weather (what!!??) so I can start wearing this baby gem.
Dress: vintage – TV clothing sale (25 cents!)
Blouse: thrifted
Fascinator: vintage
Socks: AA
Shoes: Seychelles
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