Psychedelic Night Out

Oh, hey there.

I'm currently exercising the strength of Poseidon to keep myself from opening a glistening, beckoning, seductive, bottle of wine.

At first I thought, "It's Wednesday. I'm young. I chatted politely with a crackhead on Lankershim blvd like a true lady. I. deserve. that. glass. of. wine."

But, then, with the steely determination that only comes from the looming disaster of bikini season, I thought, "Crack open a bottle of water and call it a party sugar buns."

So, here I am... doing that.

It's wild... and also completely irrelevant to this post... but hey- remember this bad boy?

Well, psychedelic flower dress had quite the night on the town.

Together we went to my friends' birthday party at Casa Escobar. If you haven't been there I would like to tell you that it occasionally smells like a sewer and there are sticky booths and Mexican blankets hanging on the walls.... and I love it.

I love it so much (especially after a couple patron + pineapples) that I decided to take you on a tour of Casa Escobar's highlights.

First, I modeled the lovely vinyl booths. These puppies stick to your thighs faster than carbohydrates:

Next I wanted to share the beauty of the plastic flowers:

Last up, the Taco Bell bell:

I have to tell you, this dress was just a happy dress and it had some standout qualities, the most important being the crotch accenting flower. 

You don't believe me? 

Who wouldn't want a flower accenting their lady bits? It's a real man-getter. 

Evidence of man-getting:

Okay I paid him. But you know... in theory. 

xo

dress- vintage (from Cuffs); purse-vintage Chanel

NavaHO

I am such a ho for anything Navajo print or Native American inspired.

Judging? You're probably kind of boring... and pilgrim-ish.

 

Thinking the above headdress is the perfect thing for me to wear on my birthday. Are you majorly opposed? No? Oh fabulous! 

Mara Hoffman. Buy it here

OR buy the knock off here 

Image sources: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7,  

Gone Shopping: Adore Vintage

Life is cruel sometimes. Just when you think to yourself, "hey, I can be thrifty and buy only what I truly need for the next two weeks" it goes and slaps you with sartorial findings that have you salivating.

Here the line between "truly need" and "what the hell was I thinking" becomes a little fuzzy.Vintage turbans more important than eating? Obviously. 

Well, the above musing is fueled by a recent discovery of Adore Vintage. It's a magically curated site, ripe with vintage gems and it's (thank you Jesus) not expensive!

Alert the mastercard, mama needs some 70's party dresses (what's new?).

Here are all of the things I would like in my closet:

1. 1960's Turban

2. 70's Sundress

3. 70's Sheer Frock 

4. 70's Fringe Necklace

5. 70's Leather Shoulder Bag 

Consider it a true testament to my endearment to you that I've divulged my favorite pieces...

See anythaaaang you like?

Things I'd Like to Buy

Statement 1970's Kenneth J. Lane KJL Tribal Necklace ($225) 

.... You know why.

Playing Dress Up: 1stDibs

There is a life of mine that exists within my mind. It's fantastical, splendid and sparkling. It is a world in which I roll out of bed to find hot, fresh brewed coffee on my desk, right next to a laptop, a stack of magazines and an abyss of time to be spent writing. 

It's a world in which fresh cut flowers are delivered to my house regularly; I have a personal masseuse; all dogs are potty trained; my makeup and hair always look professionally done; high heels are more comfortable than uggs; and there is no such thing as a hangover.

You might call this my dream life, and you might, as it turns out, call this some of my dream wardrobe. It falls into the dream category because at the moment I can't drop a cool 18 hundred on a dress. I probably shouldn't drop eighteen cents on a dress right now but let's be honest, I spent my cable money on vintage dresses this month (one of which you just saw). 

I'm so over TV anyways...

1970's Cut Velvet Lavender Caftan

1960's Scandanavian Silk Op Art Dress

1960s Elaborate Beaded Chiffon Gown

Studded Leather Jacket, 1960s

Edwardian Irish Crochet Cotton Lace Jacket

It's clear I can procrastinate with the best of them. Anything tickle your pickle?

Gone Shopping: Vintage Online

Karen Blanchard of WhereDidYouGetThat makes my most groovy sartorial dreams come true. I'm always clicking through her posts to see the origin of her bell bottoms and one recent exploration led me to Cuffs.

The Cuffs stores are up in Northern California, but if you're out of area (like yours truly) their website boasts some impressive and affordable options. I particularly enjoyed the vintage department and while there aren't a bajillion options, there's plenty to satisfy your spending tooth.

I just bought this vintage psychedelic wonder:

And also wished this wasn't sold out...

Any favorite online haunts you'd like to divulge?

Stone Cold Fox(y)

Stone Cold Fox's latest lookbook has me feeling all sparkly and happy. I didn't think I'd ever be dying for velour bell bottoms after my second grade love affair (thank you, Limited Too) but here I am, hoping to slide my stems right in there.

Are you as flare obsessed as I am or is this another manic eccentricity that I can add to my list?