Benson's Flea Market

Last Saturday Sean and I headed down to our expo building to check out an event that comes to town every once in a while called Benson's Flea Market. I've always wanted to check it out, but for some reason never had before. It was basically like a huge rummage sale with different vendors and an array of beautiful, antique merchandise. I had been saving up my pennies in the hopes of scoring some vintage finds while I was there, so I was pretty excited. I got all dressed up in my favorite skirt and blouse and even tried something different with my hair! I got quite a few stares walking through the vendors, but that's part of the fun, right?
I'll have to do a tutorial on this hairstyle because it was so very simple to do and comes out uniquely every time I try it! I wanted a shot of the hair from every angle, so be prepared for lots of hair shots :)

I saw so many stunning purses from the 1920's while we were there. Honestly it is one of my fashion wishes to own one of these beaded beauties someday, but they're a bit out of my price range for now. The lady selling these says she has a few as art pieces on her wall-how amazing does that sound? The purse with the 79 dollar price tag is laden with sterling silver. Oooo lala. Someday.....:)

I found some darling hats on this day too! Unfortunately, I didn't end up buying any. Let's be honest, I could have bought all the hats I saw, but we don't really have room for any more right now. I need to get some kind of a hat rack to start storing the ones I have first!

I saw a lot of pretty lace and tulle dresses as well as some from the 1930's and 40's. It was a vintage lover's dream!

At one of the booths I met the two sweetest ladies selling vintage hats, clothing and shoes. One was the owner of a shop called ReTHREADS in Yankton, South Dakota. I've never been there, but I'd love to take a trip to see her shop someday!
They had some seriously stunning pieces from the 1930's and beyond. Some of the items were a bit pricey (for my cheap self), but I understand considering the condition and uniqueness of the garments. I looked through a few pieces until I found two suit sets that looked like they would be just about the perfect size for me. When I asked her what she wanted for them she told me 20 dollars for each. I told her I'd walk around a bit, think about it, and then be back to decide on them. I like to mull things over before I buy them to make sure I'll really get use out of the items I buy, especially if I'm spending that much on them (again, I am just cheap-the pieces were totally worth that much!). I decided which one I wanted and came back to buy it, but when I told her that I could only buy one, she cut the price way down for me! She said, "You're the only person I've seen who could wear garments like these, they look like they were made for you!" So I got both suits for only 30 dollars :O!
PLUS while I was walking around she found another little suit that she thought would fit me and threw it in for free since it was a little crumpled!  Now wasn't that just the sweetest thing? The best part was that when I got home and tried on the dresses, they fit like a dream. Absolutely perfectly. It was meant to be. Below are the beauties I picked up and check back tomorrow to see me wearing one of these darling pieces!

If any of you South Dakotan's haven't checked out Benson's Flea market you definitely should next time it comes to town! I believe they take a break for the summer, but I know it starts up again in September. I'll definitely be checking out again!

God Bless and happy Tuesday friends!

KJA

Romans 5:1-5

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Wearing:

Cardigan-Target

Locket- Mama's

Gloves- Grandma

Everything Else- Vintage/thrifted 

Fire Pit

What a fun weekend! Sean and I did quite a few things, including enjoying a fire with a few friends and a trip to a flea market! I will write more about the flea market later this week. These photos are from Friday night when we went to see some friends for a bit of marshmallow roasting.
I thought a casual, cozy outfit would be perfect for a chilly night by the fire. I wore grandpa's old coat and my comfiest (although not my most flattering) jeans.

I've been experimenting with my hair a bit more lately. I've been doing a lot of different twists instead of falling back on my usual ponytail. My hair never does the same thing twice, so it's always an adventure!

 

I found this top in a pile of my stepfather's old clothes that he wore in the 1980's?? Can you believe it, he just had this perfect mint polo sitting in a pile in our basement WAITING for me to find it and give it some love.

Not much to say other than that, husband and I are going to search some more houses...Happy Monday friends! Another week begins...

God Bless!

KJA

 Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 

Wearing:

Top- Borrowed from my step-father

Coat- Grandfather's

Everything Else- Vintage/Thrifted

Black and Blue

Black and blue will never cease to be one of my favorite combinations. Whenever I'm at a loss as to what to pair with a blue dress I always seem to fall back on black accessories-it's so easy peasy when my creativity is lacking. Plus I am notorious for my ridiculous propensity to bruising at the slightest bump, so why not pair black and blue together in my clothing as well as my knees? Works for me!

 

Looking through these photos I saw a bit of Bonnie and Clyde. I guess whenever I wear a beret I feel a bit like the bank robbing vixen. Next time I'll have to throw a scarf around my neck and pull Sean into a few photos to make it authentic, haha.

I actually received this dress from a coworker of Sean's for my birthday a few weeks ago! The coworker's wife knows my love of vintage and  she found me this dress (along with 2 pairs of fun gloves!) at a vintage shop.  I was so thrilled when I saw the sky blue color and all of the fun detailing. The pleats along the top and bottom of the dress, the lovely bow, and the buttons on the wrist make this piece special instead of just being a plain blue frock. Plus, midi length dresses are my very favorite. For me that length is more versatile and also more modest. I can't thank her enough for such a lovely and thoughtful gift! It's one I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of in the future :)
This beret is also a gift! I have a wonderful church family back in my hometown and one of the ladies there gave me two berets because she knew how much I adored hats. Wasn't that just the sweetest thing? I'm so blessed with thoughtful people in my life who do simple things like that to make me smile :)

Well, any plans for your Saturday friends? I'm not sure what ours are. Probably a late lunch, looking at more houses online, and some cleaning (Saturday is usually our cleaning day because we're so lazy about it during the week).
Have a loverly day!
God Bless,
KJA


1 John 3:16
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

Wearing:

Dress- Vintage, gifted

Jacket- Vintage, Y's Buys

Beret- Gift

Coach Bag- Thrifted

Boots- Thrifted, Plato's Closet

Jewelry- Vintage

Guest Post-Haircut and General Attitude

Hello all! One of my very favorite bloggers, Jessi of Haircut and General Attitude, asked me to do a guest post for her while she is on vacation. You can find me over here today to see my idea of a spring break look! :) Not exactly my forte, but I gave it my best shot. haha.

Have a happy day!

God Bless, 

KJA

Also, don't forget to live everyday rooted in the strength of the One who loves you. I am thankful today for unexpected blessings and the joy that comes from my Savior! :D

Colossians 2:6-7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,  rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Black Cherry

Do you ever just put on an outfit and immediately feel wonderfully exactly like YOU? I wish I had this outfit in a bunch of different colors/combinations because it just made me feel good. It was as if all of my favorite things culminated into one perfect look. A new shade of black cherry lipstick, hair actually done up for once in my life, a simple dress with a special collar, and some vintage footwear too!

Lipsticks are a funny thing for me. As I mentioned in my last post, I'm kind of on a lipstick kick lately. I never bought any in previous years because I was always afraid of commitment when it came to the color. I had no idea what looked good on me. It's a family trait with my sisters and I that any lipstick we put on instantly changes into some sort of pink shade. Take this color for instance-it is Revlon's creme lipstick in Black Cherry. It looks very dark in the tube, almost black-but on my lips it becomes a saturated shade of magenta! It just takes a bit of experimentation to find what works for you. When I first started buying lipsticks I wanted a vintage red shade, so I bought a few that looked very typical bright red. When I put them on, however they would look almost hot pink! Not exactly what I wanted...I'm still searching for that nice vintage red in a lipstick that won't make me broke. Had any luck ladies? Please share!

Another bit of house news too-one of my good friends is a realtor and I mentioned to her tonight that Sean and I were looking at houses. She offered to be our realtor for us and help us find our house! We're on kind of a short timetable so we will need all the help we can get. I am so grateful for her willingness to jump in and help us. What a blessing!

God Bless and happy Wednesday friends!

KJA

Also, WISDOM PEOPLE:

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.

Wearing:
Dress, Bag, Loafers, Socks, Belt- Vintage, Thrifted
Cardigan- Target
Lipstick- Revlon Black Cherry

Plaid Blazer

Oversized blazers and skinny jeans may not be the most flattering silhouette on my short, curvy frame-but my goodness if they don't make me feel cool! I like adding girly touches to a look like this, such as floral cameo earrings and a matte red lip.

I actually just went lipstick crazy recently and added quite a few to my collection...I always seem to move from obsession to obsession when it comes to my fashion choices. For a while it was buying vintage blouses, then blazers, I moved on to accessories, and now it's makeup I guess-particularly lipstick. As for shoes, I'm always in the market for shoes :) haha.

I just got the set of Style Me Vintage books in the mail a few days ago! Have any of you read them? It's basically a set of books on vintage hair and makeup tutorials and one on clothing. I'm so excited to start trying out some new things with my hair and makeup! I just went and got some new supplies today like clips to make finger waves and a whole lot of mousse :) I can't wait!

Have a great day darlings,

God Bless!

KJA

Psalm 128:1-2

Blessed are all who fear the Lord,  who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor;  blessings and prosperity will be yours.

Wearing:

Blazer, Blouse- Vintage

Jeggings- Charlotte Russe

Boots- Kohl's

Glasses- Firmoo
Lipstick- Revlon matte in Wine Not