Patchwork Leather Groove

I love the vintage coats of the 60s and 70s!

The tailoring was impeccable,design lines were figure flattering,

and the creativity was limitless. 

Lately I've been into wearing trenches from the 70s.

 In a lot of the vintage coats you see patchwork leather designs,

faux fur collars,and bright neon colors.

 I was extremely lucky to find this treasure while thrifting. 

Its the most elaborately detailed leather coat I've ever seen! 

The coat has jewel toned pieces of patchwork throughout the garment. 

Reds,greens,taupe's,and black,make it so sharp! 

I don't know about you but,

 double breasted coat closures are my favorite way to button up in the winter.

Theres something about the front double breasted coat that looks sleek and military.

I think on a woman its flattering as well because it truly shows off our hour glass figures. 

This coat would be adorable with a mini dress and boots for evening!

Its a day to night piece.

I wish we could see beautiful design lines like this again.

I am forever inspired by the past.

Patchwork Leather Trench: Shabbybabe

Boots: Frye

Jeans: Guess

Choker: Vidakush

Rebel without a Cause

Happy March everyone! 

I've been enjoying the last of my light weight jackets during the warmer weather. 

Last week I went for a beautiful hike in one of my favorite parks. 

During hiking I got a little cold so I brought my leather patchwork jacket to wear. 

I had no idea this jacket was going to look so good! 

Its a very bold look. 

This jacket has 4 different colors of square patchwork,and studded grommet detail. 

Its great to wear on an overcast spring day. 

It truly added a lot of flare to my plain blue jeans and tee I was wearing underneath. 

I love that it kind of looks like a biker jacket but its not.

 This jacket is fully lined and zips up the front. 

 I layered my necklaces and added my faux fur studded boots to finish this look off.

Leather Patchwork jacket: Shabbybabe

Boots: DSW

Necklaces: Vidakush

(Hair and makeup by me)

Golden Hour

Its been all about color for me in my wardrobe this summer! I think one of the problems most of us have is, we get into a pattern of wearing black and white over, and over, and over again.  We do it so often we forget about the rich palette of colors available to us out there. I like to wear a bright colors like orange and style it with neutral accessories to balance it out. Brown goes great with sunset colors like orange and yellow. I took this cute little tube dress from Shabbybabe and put a wide vintage leather belt around the waist. I also accessorized the dress with a vintage 70s weaved bag.  I loved the end result! I could still wear orange and not look too loud with color. Red and black work beautifully together, so does pink and white, the list goes on and on..

 Wide leather belts from the late 60s and early 70s add a real edge to a simple outfit as well. I wear this brown leather belt with everything! Its one of those accessories that matches any outfit! Nobody even knows its vintage. People stop me on the street and compliment me on how they wish they could find a belt just like it. The best part about vintage is that there is nothing like it! Each piece is unique and special. I think that's what fashion should be all about. A wardrobe unique to you of one of a kind pieces nobody else has. That's what self expression through dressing is all about.

Orange Dress: Shabbybabe

Leather Belt: Personal Collection

Bag: Personal Collection

Jewelry: Personal Collection