Fashion: Simple + Versatile

Back-to-school often means shopping for new clothes. I've been collecting over the summer at thrift shops and yard sales but like these simple, handmade pieces - all found on Etsy - also. Simple and versatile is key for me. Any of these would easily mix into my wardrobe now and for years to come.

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All That Jazz

All of these items (and 9 more) are featured in my latest Etsy Treasury - ALL THAT JAZZ - an ode to my fave genre of music! Visit the treasury, leave comments, share the link and click the items for more info and shop.

Enjoy! *Hands Up - Fingers Wiggling*

Neat Things: Capes

I've always liked capes. I own one but haven't worn it in years. Recently, I found a fantastic soft gray cape--with a built in scarf!--for my vintage shop on Etsy, and will be listing it as soon as I complete a photo shoot. In the meantime, here is a selection I found inspiring--some vintage, a few handmade, all from Etsy...click the photos for more info and to shop!

Have a wearing-a-cape-happy-kind of weekend!

Etsy: New in shop at forrestina vintage

My Etsy vintage shop--forrestina vintage--was recently included in the lovely treasury up top (my item is the demitasse trio set). We're bubbling right along, and I am listing new items daily. If you're into vintage clothing and accessories, housewares, home decor, art or just random vintage goodness please come by and see what's new in shop!

I'm also blogging about vintage HERE, sharing retro fun on Facebook (be my fan!), and tweeting vintage and more right over HERE.

Neat Things: Jackets

t 2 b:

vintage leather bomber $65 - skivvy lulu vintage

vintage cropped suede boho $49 - fire gypsy vintage

vintage brown leather boyish jacket $60 - altered vintage ware

vintage black leather motorcycle jacket $119 - winifred & bance

Neat Things: Skirts

l 2 r, t 2 b: silk melange skirt - j.jill $20, jersey floral skirt - white house-black market $50, floral print wrap skirt - j.jill $20, mushroom soft pleat skirt - j.jill $20, vintage lime & blue stripe skirt - black swan $20, silk georgette posies skirt - chicos $99

Etsy: Navy and Lime

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t 2 b, l 2 r:
white & navy nautical vintage dress - joules, lime green cups - imelda vintage, two mojitos 70s vintage scarf - the lucky fish, birds on wire navy hoodie - basho, yo lime bird notecard - happy day studio, vintage navy t-shirt dress - dalena vintage, lime cat note card - mod dog shop, lime shoulder wrap pattern - crocheteria, vintage 60s navy skirt - green eden vintage, vintage bakelite lime bangles - true colors for you, vintage print dress - joules, bette davis vintage pumps - thrush, lime fused glass pendant - bay design, lime crochet beret - savannah lane design

All items displayed in this post are from the shops of Etsy. Many of these shops carry vintage goods that are one-of-a-kind...and maybe just perfect for YOU. Please visit their links to view more vintage and handmade shopping goodness galore!