Do you ever feel like finances, location, job, etc keep you from really wearing what you'd most love to wear? Do you ever feel like your personal style doesn't really have a chance to display itself?
I've been feeling that way for quite some time now. Don't get me wrong...I'm content with what I wear, and it is definitely "me" in the sense that I appreciate the clothes that I wear and definitely am not dressing for anyone/anything besides myself. But at the same time, if money and life let me have my way, I'd have a pretty different wardrobe. I think deep down inside, my style is this gorgeous 40s-50s retro pinup thing...it's what I love the most, what I feel most comfortable in, and where my heart really lies style-wise. Maybe someday I'll find the time and money to invest in letting all that inside style out...until then, here's some recent inspiration:
I love the vintage inspiration of the 50's and 60's, I wish I could afford to dress in those lovely type of items too!
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I can see you in all these looks, Cambria! I'd probably buy some different things too if money was no object...a girl can dream!
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A beautiful inspiration! I'll instantly have a look at these blogs ;-)
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I can see you wearing all of these! I love the first girl :)
ReplyDeleteall of these are really beautiful -- i'm inspired by anything that is vintage, especially if it's from the 1920's (my favorite decade, ha!)
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Love the vintage style - it looks gorgeous on you! If we only had unlimited shopping budgets :)
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The Other Side of Gray
All gorgeous inspirations!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I really miss the style of these days. It was so classic, and everyone dressed up all the time. Such a difference from how people dress now - Crocs, sweatpants, ponytails. Blah.
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i love that vintage 50s look!!!! i could never pull it off though :(
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those last two outfits are my favorite!!!!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
cute inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY adore that first picture! So gorgeous!
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Amazing inspiration. That really was such a gorgeous era.
ReplyDeleteI really really really love the first picture!! just felt like wearing the scarf in the same way!! gorgeous:)
ReplyDeleteLeonor
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Love the photos, great inspiration :) I also feel that I would dress differently if money and life allowed! I love what I wear, but there is so much more I'd love to try!
ReplyDeleteYou know that I love this style :) Gorgeous pictures.
ReplyDeleteI think you could totally rock any of these vintage inspired looks. I can appreciate the beauty and femininity of the 40's pin-up look, even though I don't think I could personally wear it. I hope that you get to actualize this dream of a retro closet! Loved the second last look.
ReplyDeleteCompletely in the same boat... love the pictures!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYes I completely agree! I find myself getting sucked in to many trendy items, which I truly do like, but they stray from my personal style. I too feel most comfortable and am naturally drawn to more vintage looks, yet when I open my closet I hardly have any :/ Grr.
ReplyDeleteJulia
Cup of Tea
I love vintage style, I can relate a lot! It's so feminine and lovely!
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I couldn't agree more! I'm definitely most drawn to this era, but sometimes sizing for a curvy gal like me is harder to find the further back you go. It's really rare that I shop modern stores anymore at this point, mainly because they are so expensive - but I could get lost for hours at antique malls and thrift stores which are definitely more healthy for my wallet:) All these images are stunning!
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the last picture is my favorite! i love the entire look -- especially her hair! i need to figure out how to do that :) xo
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Amen! Amen! I hear ya girl! If I had more money, I would be dangerous. LOL I'm a retro, vintage, classic girl too! So I am loving these fashions. You will be able to one day. I GUARANTEE! :D
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I hear ya- I would love to dress like a pin-up girl (in fact I did for a boudoir photo shoot!) It's so sassy and feminine, too bad my workplace won't go for it ;)
ReplyDeleteoh I totally know what you mean! But I'm also very finicky when it comes to styles. I like to mix silhouettes and stuff!
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wow, the last two looks are pretty spectacular! and I truly hope your dreams will come true someday and then you can share everything here, in your blog ;)
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Love the photos such inspiration.
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Beautiful pics!
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I love the pin up girl look...I've always wanted to try dressing more like that. Completely adore this last outfit...so pretty.
ReplyDeletexo erica
I love the pin up girl look too! The outfits, the hair, stunning! I just love the first 2 pictures! Beautiful! I think you would look amazing in the 40 and 50's look!
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Aww thanks so much for including me in this lovely post! And may I encourage you it doesn't take a lot of money to dress in a vintage manner. Many of my clothes are modern thrifted pieces, or very on sale pieces, that I just style in a vintage manner. I love your style and I think you're darling.
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Em
Vintage inspiracion are the best!Love the pictures, tehy are beautiful!
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Love me some good vintage inspiration that last photo is gorgeous.
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I love vintage clothing! I have a few items but don't wear them as well as thse pictures! I especially love the bandana on the head! So cute!
ReplyDelete<3 Denise
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really love the vintage inspiration and wish I had the money to explore so many other styles
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Love these vintage photos, Cambria! I think you can find small ways to add vintage items into your wardrobe though even if you can't wear a total 40's outfit everyday! Start by adding small pieces like a skirt or earrings. That's what I do!
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Allison
A's Fashion Files
Money most definitely stops me from dressing how I want to! If it were no object I'd be head to toe in Celine. This is great inspo, I think it's actually pretty similar to how you dress! xxx
ReplyDeletethese outfits are so gorgeous! I love the retro pin-up look too, but for me it's not just lack of money in the way, but also a lack of that voluptuous 50s womanly figure! <3
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I love these inspiration and I think you do have a 40s-50s style to your outfits (and pictures) though. Although I do agree with you about location and finances as a barrier to wearing something that I would actually like to wear. But haha oh well, I have polyvore when I really want to make outfits but don't have the money to buy it!
ReplyDeleteLove all those vintage inspired looks - and I totally get what you mean about your lifestyle and clothing. I work from home, so I have all the freedom in the world to dress how I want, but sometimes not having anyone to see makes getting dressed no fun!
ReplyDeleteEach and every one of these is amazing! AMAZING! love it!
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