Outfit: Blush Pink 1950's Dress

Hello all! Did you have a nice Labor Day weekend? Our was packed so full it just flew by and I'm not even sure what happened. We have a music festival that comes to our city each year called Lifelight and my sister was performing her spoken word on one of the stages (check out her blog here) ! We made it a whole family affair and spent the weekend out at the grounds. As it turned out the weather was horrendous, pouring rain at times causing this year to be dubbed 'mudfest'. We discussed that it would have been fun if we were 14 year old girls, but not as adults with small children to take care of, haha. But alas it was so much fun to see my sister perform on stage and get to spend time with my family. I would like to say that I have lots of pictures to share, but with the weather and busyness of it all I just didn't get very many! 

This outfit is certainly not what I wore at Lifelight :) This is one I wore to church a few weekends ago and it is before I got my hair cut even! I'm so glad I cut it. It definitely wasn't doing me any favors just hanging in a ponytail like this all the time. 

Alright, back to the grind I suppose! Have a fabulous Tuesday my friends.

God Bless!
KJA


1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.


Wearing:
Dress- Vintage, Benson's Flea Market
Bag- Vintage, Four Season's Flea Market
Hat- Vintage
Earrings- Rummage Sale
Necklace- Gift from my mother
Shoes- Y's Buys Thrift 

Outfit: Tropical

Hidey ho there neighbor! How is your week going? I've been computer-less as the husband rebuilt my laptop, but hopefully it is back in working order again :) So glad I have a tech-y man!

I am heavily inspired by photos like this, so when I found this tropical print top at the thrift store I knew I wanted to try my hand at styling it. Adding in the wedges and round sunglasses made this feel very 1940's. I also added this fabulous brown handbag I found stuffed in a random closet at my grandmother's. She always laughs at me and says things like, "why would you want my old stuff like that?" Because GRANDMA come on it's beautiful. I want it all.
I wore this for a day of school shopping with my sister and nephews! It was so much fun (although I definitely wore flats, and not these wedges...full disclosure).

God Bless,
KJA


1 Peter 2:4-5
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—  you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.


Wearing:
Blouse- St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store
Skirt- Benson's Flea Market
Wedges- Y's Buys Thrift Store
Bag- Grandmother's
Sunglasses- Old

Outfit: Swing Trousers

Hello there! Well, it's back to a Monday again, the second week of school. I am so thankful it is going to be in the high 70's this week and not into the 90's like it was last week! Work will be so much more bearable.

I can also start to pull out pants again! My hate for shorts is real, so it's nice when the weather cools down and I can pull out my favorite trousers. Like these red swing pants I got last year! They are so fun, but I thought I was getting more of a subdued cranberry color and was surprised when they arrived as a bright cherry red. It makes them more challenging to wear I think! When I saw this striped top with little button bows I knew the two would pair well together. I can't decide if I look like a retro circus clown, or just a very confident human being :)

Have a happy start to your week friends!

God Bless,
KJA


1 Peter 1: 24-25
All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.



Wearing:
Hat, Blouse- St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store
Pants- Vivien of Holloway
Shoes- Lowry Mall
Bag- Milbank Community Thrift Store 

Outfit: Tropical Dress

Good Monday morning cats! Today is the first day of school here and thank goodness I work in afterschool. That means I will still have my mornings to myself :) I am nervous about starting again this year though. Last year was the most difficult I have ever had in terms of students and behavior issues. I really hope that this year will be a bit calmer and less stressful.
It is technically still summer weather though, so I have to share this very tropical summer dress I thrifted a couple of months ago. It was made in Hawaii which really is no surprise considering the print and style. I don't think it is vintage, but it definitely has that retro feel to it that I love. I couldn't resist wearing these little white earrings I have with it too, they were the perfect match!

God Bless,
KJA

James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.


Wearing:
Dress- Thrifted
Shoes- Lowry Mall
Sunglasses- Old, from when I was a kid
Earrings- Vintage Avon

Vintage Ball Cap

This week marks the end of summer for me as I go back to work tomorrow and school here begins next Monday already!
Sean and I talked about staying in and doing nothing this weekend, but we decided to take our Saturday and find all the rummage sales in town instead. We got some pretty good deals, I found some paintings and cookbooks, and Sean found some LED Christmas lights, so he was a happy camper :) haha.
I wanted something cute and comfy, so I threw on this vintage ball cap that I've had for a while just waiting to be loved. I always think of that scene in It's a Wonderful Life when Donna Reed is at the house-opening for the Martinez family and she is wearing that adorable ball cap, sweater, and scarf. Every time I see that scene I want to recreate her outfit. I pinned an image of it here. I am just so inspired by casual 30's, 40's, and 50's fashion lately. Give me the sturdy separates like jeans, skirts, and sweaters over a fancy dress for everyday wear (not that I don't love my fancy dresses too).

Pssst...also if you like this sweater, you can have it for your very own! It is up for sale in my shop here, and I will hopefully be doing a huge shop update in the next couple of weeks once I get a package in the mail! I finally ordered a dress form so that I can take much better photos of the items I am selling. I am very excited for that.

I hope you have a splendid start to your week!

God Bless, 

KJA

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

Wearing:

Sweater- Midwest Charm Vintage

Skirt- Grandmother's

Hat- Vintage

Shoes- Payless

Bag- Vintage