Outfit: Baby It’s Cold Outside

February 9, 2016February 9, 20164 Comments

BRRR!

I really wish I could have showcased this outfit better, but I think it was mean’t for a warmer day. I had planned to take off the coat for a few shots so you could actually see this vintage-inspired dress and get some detail shots of the vintage scarf, but the strong and bloody cold winds suggested maybe that wasn’t a wise idea. Whenever it seems like the weather is against me getting the photos I want it’s pretty frustrating, I have to say. I’m not one to admit defeat easily, but when your hands are so cold you can’t seem to adjust camera settings anymore, it’s probably time to call it quits. It’s not that I didn’t get enough photos, I clearly did, but they didn’t turn out the way I had envisioned – it’s damn near impossible to exact an image when your hands are telling you to just stop. Ah well, there are probably (definitely) worse things in life. However, before my hands did freeze, I snapchatted some of my shooting process (and potty mouth)…so this is my ~~seamless~~ way of plugging my snapchat (pushyspence) so ya’ll can follow along!

– WHAT I WORE –
Dress c/o Unique Vintage | Coat, Scarf, Tam: vintage | Shoes: Seychelles | Tights: UO
Larkspur Vintage | Outfit: Baby It's Cold Outside

Collection: Valentino Pre-Fall 2016

February 5, 20164 Comments

COLOUR ME RAD!

Valentino never disappoints me. Yes, it’s always a bit over-top, but that’s exactly what I love about this label. Nothing about Valentino is quiet or reserved. Valentino is not for the faint of heart or the modest, and this particular collection is no exception. It’s in your face and literally spans worlds. Do you notice the mix of Americana and Japanese themes? I did, although it took me a minute. It was confusing at first, in the way that two things so very different could be united and you never considered it before. It’s easy to dislike it at first, only because it’s so unfamiliar, but once you are over that initial moment of floundering feelings, finally, there is clarity – it’s fucking awesome.

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How do you guys feel about this collection? Initial reactions? Love? Hate?

Outfit: Wearing The Pants

February 2, 20161 Comment

Larkspur Vintage | Outfit: Wearing The Pants Over the weekend I went through my closet, sorted and photographed the clothes I am willing to part ways with and list on my instagram shop, finally. To be honest, it was way easier than I thought it would be. There were a bunch of pieces I didn’t even think twice about, mostly because they hadn’t been worn in what felt like years or only once to twice ever – it was pretty clear they needed to go. However, it also made me face some clothes that had just been sitting around, unworn and ignored, but still felt relevant to my personal style right now, like these trousers. I own 3 pairs of similar trousers – these taupe guys (also, holy crap, AA still sells these exact ones! I am shocked. I got them like 6 yrs ago), a dark grey pair and dark green. I go through phases with trousers, which is why all 3 pairs have stayed with me for many years. Sometimes I will love trousers and the way they look on me, and other times I cannot stand them and feel very frumpy…the former, obviously, keeps me from getting rid of them. I’ve been going through my love phase, but had only been wearing my grey pair up until this weekend. Having too many clothes, you often forget what you have and under-appreciate a lot, doing this sorting forced me to look at everything and decide to actually wear it or send it packing…so that’s what I’m doing with these trousers…actually wearing them.

Outfit: Cabin Fever

January 26, 201611 Comments

Larkspur Vintage | Outfit: Cabin Fever Sunday was a day that started out pretty ordinary and ended in a cabin in Schomberg with no running water or electricity. Zach has been working on a job that “required” a rustic cabin, which initiated our impromptu stay at this quaint spot for one evening. It was pretty great, really – I don’t exactly lead a life of spontaneity and spur of the moment trips, which makes something like this feel all the more special. To be honest, I wish that was the reality of my day to day, spontaneity and travel, but it’s just not at the moment, so I’ll take what I can, obviously. I took plenty of pictures of the cabin and surrounding area (and Gus), so I’ll leave you with this for now.
Larkspur Vintage | Outfit: Cabin Fever Sweater: thrited | Skirt: Common Sort | Coat: thrifted H&M | Scarf: vintage | Toque & mitts: H&M | Tights: ballet tights | Boots: Samantha Pleet x Wolverine

In With The New

January 22, 20168 Comments

Larkspur Vintage | In With The New I mentioned before that I’ve been having a lot of trouble with my personal style, or rather, I don’t feel a connection to many of the clothes I own. I love pretty well everything I own, I do, but there are a ton of pieces that just don’t get much wear anymore. So, I’ve been making an effort to be a bit more thoughtful about what I do want to wear, acknowledging the pieces that have been getting the most wear and why that is. I think with each season my wants and needs for clothes change. Winter (and I guess Fall), it seems comfort, warmth and ease become far more important to me, or at least, that has been the case this Winter. As for the warmer months, I guess I am not certain yet, although I hear Summery co-ords calling my name. I don’t necessarily think I want a complete style overhaul…ya’ll know I will always love vintage and the ever adorable style of the 60s, but in a way I feel my direction steering more towards the ease of the 70s and wearings pants/trousers far more often. I really don’t think you will see much change around here, however I am starting to go through my closet and pick the pieces I am saying goodbye to (and will be selling here and here) and keeping an eye out for the pieces I would like in my closet. It’s tough for me (a true 1st world problem), having a closet filled with mostly vintage, it feels incredibly painful to part ways with any one of them. Vintage is special, far more special than something you picked up at F21 or H&M (imho), it’s so much harder to let go of. I like keeping vintage pieces – even if I don’t wear them – just to have them as a sort-of relic, like a collection of things (albeit much more overbearing than say a rock collection) I may one day pass down to children and grandchildren (no, I’m not pregnant). Anyhow, my fear of letting go of things is obviously a whole other problem in and of itself, so we won’t go there today…these are the things I have been eyeing (some super expensive…these are just examples, not necessarily the exact pieces I would buy), do not own anything like them and would very much like in my closet. Larkspur Vintage | In With The New 1. H&M Dungarees….2. Valentino Turtleneck….3. Vivetta Blazer & Skirt….4. Vivetta Iride Shirt….5. River Island Jeans….6. Ferragamo Flats….7. Leather Coach Backpack….8. ACNE Chelsea Boots….9. ASOS Plaid Co-ord

*check out my pinterest to see a plethora of things I’ve got my eye on.

Tell me about some pieces you have your eye on. Are you also feeling a disconnect to your clothes, or have you ever felt that way? Lets chat bbs ❤