Fashions Fade, Style is Eternal

Pearl and I went to Laura's Vintage today because she's started carrying Pinup Girl Clothing! And I wanted to give her a little watercolor painting I did of Pearl wearing cat eye glasses.

Pearl pretty much stays in her bag when I go anywhere. It's easier when I'm in stores that allows dogs because she's better behaved. Otherwise, she'd talk to everyone about everything (I say talk because she barks at people until they pet her). She even got a whole Pupperoni from a little old lady on our walk to the store. Spoiled puppy!

She's ridiculous really.

 Let me just say that Laura's Vintage is my absolute favourite vintage shop here in Upstate New York. It's located on 19 Ridge St in Glens Falls, New York. And, I don't know what I would have done if I had not learned of her store. Since it's a bit of a jaunt, I'm not able to make it over there as often as I would like but when I do, I always find something! I'm pretty sure 90% of my wardrobe has been bought here.

I could literally spend all day in her shop if I could. Every time I go in, I find something else that I hadn't noticed was there when I was in last. And all the vintage packaging, deadstock, vintage tags, it's heaven.

And now that she carries Pinup Girl Clothing, she can accommodate so many more sizes! If she doesn't have your size in whatever style you want, she'll order it for you. How more perfect could this shop get?!
She even fixed my brooch by replacing a rhinestone!

About 60% of my outfit today is from her store.

 40s pinafore dress and belt from Laura's Vintage

Purse from Aunt Katie's Attic Flea Market

Shoes Steve Madden

Head scarf from Troy Flea Market 

 

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Plant Roses and Lavender For Luck

Or paint them.

Yesterday, I finally received my new Aquash water brushes in the mail and I just had to try them out this morning because I was so excited. And since I had bought lavender from the Enchanted Florist yesterday I decided to give it a go! 

I was so absorbed in painting that I forgot my cup of tea on the coffee table. And once I figured out that I had forgotten it, I had to chug lukewarm tea so it wouldn't go to waste. And there are few things worse than lukewarm tea.

This new brush is now my absolute favourite brush for watercolor. I don't need a little cup of water for rinsing out the brush between color changes and all I have to do is squeeze the brush to get a little bit of water to blend! It's amazing and I don't know how I went without it all this time. It will definitely come in handy when I go walking with my sketchbook and little pallets of Winsor&Newton watercolors. And I love how the small brush is able to give me such detail when painting. I can't tell you how much I love it.

I couldn't have a post without an adorable photo of Pearl, though, because how could I not?!

Now, I also got some Strathmore watercolor postcards in that same package yesterday and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a contest where you'd be able to win a postcard from me with an original watercolor painting on it by me? They wouldn't be very fancy or anything and probably just little paintings of flowers or brownstones in my neighborhood with a little letter on the back from me. The contest would take place on my Instagram and not until I've actually painted the postcards. Would anyone be interested in something like that? Leave me a comment and let me know on either this post or my Instagram!

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Back In Your Own Backyard

Or park! My husband and I decided to go to the dog park at Washington Square Park today after taking our miniature schnauzer, Pearl, to the vet this morning for her annual checkup.

It was quite hot and humid and Pearl didn't even pay any attention to the other dogs because she was so miserable. So, we decided to head home and chill out in the A/C. But not before we took a few photos of my outfit for today!

 

Scarf and belt from Laura's Vintage 

Top from Doll Me Up Darling 

Purse from flea market at Aunt Katie's Attic

Sunglasses from Fossil 

Earring made from Princess Phone keychains 

And finally, the infamous tartan pants are from LeBunnyShoppe on Etsy! 

It's been quite a while since I've updated because of just being busy and not thinking to photograph my outfits! I'll try to be better at that from now on.

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Happy 7th Birthday, Pearl!

Pearl is seven years old today, which is pretty apt since it's National Spoil Your Dog Day!

We decided to have lunch with my husband, then afterwards I brought her to Petsmart (the only pet supply store around where my hubby works) to get her a couple of birthday presents. 

Here she is in her birthday hat that I made just for her. Lol!

I bought her two presents, one-a Kong toy that she immediately loved and two-a Martha Stewart Pets bunny. I especially got the Kong Marathon toy because she tends to eat chew toys whole when she should just slobber on it until it's gone. This seems to be working wonders and I love that I can get refills for it. She's currently chewing and slobbering all over it. I think this will be her new chew toy we set out when we go out without her!

I had plans to go out on a picnic blanket and read while she frolics outside, but it's simply too hot. She's enjoying her new Kong toy anyway! Haha

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I was never the girl next door.

My husband, Pearl and I went to Laura's Vintage today and I walked out wearing a different outfit than the one I wore in. I couldn't really help myself since once I put it on, I didn't want to take it off again. 

 Dress&Belt-Laura's Vintage Cateye sunglasses-Fossil

Has anyone else encountered the sad reality of after having your hair done at the salon, once you wash it, you cannot for the life of you recreate it? That happens every time for me especially when it gets straightened. I ended up deciding to leave my hair with my natural waves with my new Bettie Page bangs. I think I tamed the bangs fairly well and added a houndstooth hair scarf for fun. 

 

Brooches-Laura's Vintage

I ended up buying a new brooch as well. I came in wearing the bow but the daisy really appealed to me and pinned both onto my dress so I wouldn't lose them!

Laura, who owns Laura's Vintage, gave me this little magnet figurine because it reminded her of Pearl! Isn't it just too cute?

Next time I go to her shop, I'll make sure to bring my camera so that you'll get to see the place. It's my favourite vintage shop in the Capital District!

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My Pearl's TV

My schnauzer has a favourite spot in the apartment. In fact, we set up her fluffy bed right in that spot so she can leisurely sit and enjoy herself.

She even looks back at me if I don't go look with her and is extremely pleased when I stand beside her and look out with her. It's like the best thing in the world I can do and she often snorts (which sounds exactly like a doggie laugh) when I go over with her.

 All the dog figurines on the lamp next to her get to enjoy the view, as well. I mean, why make them watch the actual television all day? The window is so much more awesome.

And as a bonus, I'll add a photo that my husband was kind enough to take of my outfit yesterday where Pearl got to try to pose in!

peplum blouse-Marshall's  striped skirt-Asos similar hair scarf-Laura's Vintage

I wore this lovely outfit yesterday to meet up with a beautiful recent bride to drop off her edited photos of her wedding from this last Saturday! I'll make a separate post just for those!

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