Rice and Beans Vintage

Just because I don't have any money or need for shoes doesn't mean I can't look.  So when I stumbled upon Rice and Beans Vintage, my eyes almost fell out from ogling at all the pretty shoes. Here are a few that I had a hard time looking away from:

I always get excited finding vintage designer items. While I doubt I'll ever splurge, it's still fun to look at these old shoes and seeing how classic they are and how so classic a style never seems to change. One item I am keeping an eye out for is an old Missoni sweater. But I doubt I'll ever find one I can afford. Still hope you enjoy shopping!

Book Tags

Thanks to Couture Carrie for tagging me. Here are the guidelines:

1. Pick up nearest book

2. Open to page 123

3. Find the 5th sentence

4. Post the next 3 sentences

5. Tag 5 people, and acknowledge who tagged you.

The book on my bedside table is Villette by Charlotte Bronte. The three sentences to post are as follows in my copy:

"Under these circumstances, a ring--even a sharp ring-- was a matter of course: yet this particular peal had an accent of its own, which chased my dream, and startled my book from my knee. I was stooping to pick up this last, when--firm, fast, straight--right on through vestibule, along corridor, across carre, through first division, second division, grand salle--strode a step, quick, regular, intent. The closed door of the first classe--my sanctuary--offered no obstacle; it burst open, and a paletot and a bonnet grec filled the void; also two eyes first vaguely struck upon, and then hungrily dived into me."

Phew! Can Charlotte write a run-along sentence or what? Anyway, I tag:

• Pink Rock
• The Snail and the Cyclops
• Gilda
• Alice
• Fashion Fillers

Can't wait to see what these gals are reading!

Follow Up: The perfect pumps

It's a humid, stormy day in Minneapolis and I'm coping the  best way I know: remaining stationary and slurping a cherry popsicle. However the latter makes it difficult to type. Anyway about a week ago I realized I needed a new pair of heels. Thus began a long search to find the cheapest, cutest heels around. I got loads of great recommendations. Finally I found what I'd been looking for at Black Raven Vintage. 

The transaction went beautifully. The shoes arrived today in beautiful condition with a friendly letter. The shoes fit as though they were made for my feet. So I'm happy to report a successful purchase from a newly discovered, excellent store!

Oh, and from my popsicle stick: What kind of fruit do trees like? Pineapple.

Dolce & Gabbana

Have you seen the new Dolce & Gabbana ads? I stumbled upon these because they feature my favorite model Alice Burdeu! To me they are always an article of beauty and mystery, there always seems to be a big story behind them to which I know nothing of. Frightfully inspiring though. And these ads seem to have laid out some popular looks for fall. The vagabond gypsy look is absolutely delightful!

Designer of Note

Stephanie Syjuco of Anti-Factory! 

According to her site, she uses 100% recycled fabrics, whether it's vintage fabric from stores or extra fabric from factories. A perfectionist, all of her products look beautifully made. Sure, they're somewhat pricey, but they'll last for ages. Here are some examples of her work:

Enjoy these beautiful tanks and have a great summer day! I'm sure you can think of all sorts of lovely ways to style these tanks! Feel free to submit polyvore sets of the tanks if you want!