Now that it's 75 degrees out

So it snowed like WOAH here. Ya know, last month. It was a Magical day. Really! John and I went and tromped around for an hour or so, exploring sections of the local greenway neither one of us had seen. We played in the snow, and he photographed everything that moved (including me). It really is super nice to have a photographer. Despite the endless fun he's made of this blog and fashion photography, he seemed to rather enjoy himself. My hope is that more opportunities arise for us to shoot together.We found this cool old phone box. Had to investigate.

I'm a grown up. Seriously.

Hoodie: JCrew
Coat:Anthropologie
T: Kholes
Skirt:vintage
Tights: (you can barely tell but they are plaid!) Target(?)
Socks: Target
Boots: Destroy (via Boris and Natasha's)
Necklace: Corvidae
I'm wearing one of my very favorite necklaces. I may put it up for sale in the ETSY soon. It will not be cheap.
Until the next snow kiddies, this is for you!


Luv,
Vanessa*

IchibanCon Day one

"Fail con Oh10" was not as fail as expected. Well worth the $25 pre-reg price, I didn't feel ripped off by the $35 at the door price tag this convention carried. Of course there was an enormous list of things they could do better next time. But for a first year convention, they were relatively well put together. Now that being said, the general attendees were absolutely what i had expected. 14-17 years of age, and combined I.Q. of a group of mentally touched seven year olds. Also, conventions should disallow the sale of sugar and caffeine on the premises. Screaming, bouncing, squealing, Geez they were annoying.
Anyway,the first event we attended was a Ramen eating contest. Not much is more visually repulsive yet so alluring than a bunch of out of shape Weaboos shoving noodles down their gaping noiseholes. Friggin train wreck. The pant less wonder in tramp boots nearly noodles herself to death.
But what really disturbed me was the two different Girly Naruto cosplayers. They were awful. And i got to watch them cram Ramen into themselves so hard it nearly came back up. Yeah. Try and keep that down pigtails. Also, WHY are you wearing a bathrobe?
The disturbing thing about the costume is it's a common closet costume horror. In one of the first episodes Naruto uses "sexy no jitsu attack" in which he transforms himself into a sexy lady. This has been used as an excuse for lady Narutards to destroy the costume anyway they see fit, add pigtails, and tramp about the convention. This is one of my biggest costuming pet peeves, and I hate Naruto.
This is what he should look like.
Crouching nimrod. I really hate Naruto. I mean, why the hell would you wear and orange jumpsuit to sneak up on enemies?
This is basically "sexy no Jitsu attack" Awful enough on it's own without terrible interpretation.

I tend to use conventions as an excuse to dress like a 17 year old. I never get to wear the massive collection of cutesy t-shirts, so I opted for cupcakes on day 1. Mmmm. Cupcakes. I'm hungry. These amazing boots have been brought to you by Merissa of "Merissa Explains it All" Check her blog out!
Limited Silk Cardi, Delias* cupcake tee, Vintage belt, Converse All Star skirt, doubles up tights- Target and Hot Topic, Rad Blue Boots a gift from Merissa, Jewelry all my design

Made the earrings specifically for this weekend. Kinda love these! Also Merissa did the painting in the background. And yes, that is Ash of the Evil Dead Variety. Did I mention she is completely awesome?

In the next post I will go into day 2 and 3. Brit's costuming was amazing! I can't wait to share. So here's a taste.

Also, the fabulous voice actors! They really made the weekend.

luv,
Vanessa*

Working in a Winter Wonderland

SO I spent my Tuesday helping out at my mom's shop (Southern Comforts) in Concord,NC. She and her friend/business partner run this super cute Vintage and Antique boutique. Being biased aside, it really is my favorite Antique shop. The way they combine their styles to create the most amazing place, Gosh.
It really just blows me away. The romantic, shabby, chic style they have, and the wide range of goodies they carry give them such a mass age appeal. They customers range from 15-90!
They completely redecorate almost every month, and that is no small feat with their location being a two story house. Their Christmas and Halloween set ups are my favorite! And the shop is glittery with magical little trees every where you look. They rest in Antique doorknobs, and are lovingly knick-named "Knobby Pines" They sell for $6.95-$20. I want a whole Forrest of them.

I also love posing for photos there, because there is so much to pose around! I feel like I just fit the decor.Abercrombie&Fitch Sweater(purchased second hand at Honeysuckle Hollow another of my all time favorite shops), Quicksilver Dress, Target Leggings, Vintage Belt, Vintage Dingo boots, Jewelry all my design)

Anyway, I love thier shop. It makes me want to get Christmas-y. I need to go find a tree. Now.
Luv,
Vanessa*

a day of glamor (my way)

I am not high maintenance. Never have been, I hope to never develop that disposition. So my idea of glamor is usually a smidge less than oh, everyone elses. In my eyes I had a very decadent day. For starters I waaay over slept. Yep, off to a self-indulgent start. Then i pulled together a few items I needed to return to walmart, got some store credit, and purchased a lovely new tripod.

His name is Steve.

I also purchased 2 pairs of knee high trouser socks that I didn't need. They were so cute though! Then I made my way to the craft store in search of the right color embroidery thread to patch a dress and ended up with the makings of a necklace that I certainly wasn't planning on. My next stop brought me to Chic-Fil-a where I bought lunch with the inclusion of an ice cream dessert (you don't realise how indulgent that really is. I'm lactose intolerant. LOL!). After lunch Steve and I photographed my outfit.yep.

Then I settled indoors for the remainder of this hot day. I watched Breakfast At Tiffany's (which I'm ashamed to admit I had never seen before. It was everything i had hoped for. Audrey really is incredible.) Then to keep with the Audrey theme I switched from Hepburn to Tataou and watched Amalie (one of my all time faves) All the while working on my wholesale line of earrings. I'm nearly finished and I can't wait to debut them!

As a final Glamorous act I finished reading all the archived posts of the Glamourai.
She is amazing. I want to grow up to be her. Cept I'm older. ~sigh~
My tunes of choice had to meet a certain level of glam standards so I tuned into Brian Eno, T-rex, and the Emperor of glamorous music and poise David Bowie.

All in all a splendid day If I do say so myself.
Hope yours was splendid too.
luv,
Vanessa*