Hello lovelies!  Hurray, it’s Friday!  Do you have any special plans for the weekend?  We don’t have any special plans.  We shall see. Ah freedom! See you back next week. Have a fabulous weekend!

Love, Betsy.

 La maisonette 

 Nerd Boyfriend

 Vintage Scans 

Feast your eyes on Christian Louboutin’s the 18th century art inspired Fall / Winter 2009 add campaign photographed by Peter Lippmann. Gorgeous don ‘t you think?!

Whether you’re on vacation, at a BBQ, shopping, or at a summer brunch, a dress will take you pretty much anywhere. Let me show 10 summer dresses that I hope you’d like…

 Roxy Jungle Print Dress at Coggles 

 Red Oriental Frill Dress at Pret a Portobello 

 Magenta Wrap Dress at Pret a Portobello   

 Poison Dress at French Connection  

 Wild Dress at French Connection

 Poppy Dress at French Connection 

 Nouveau Dress at French Connection  

 Martinez Dress at French Connection

 Paint Splash Dress at Sheridan Boutique  

 Blue Bandeau Dress at Sheridan Boutique

A new album has been added to the Square America Gallery: What We Wore. Enjoy!

Hurray it’s Friday! I’m so excited for the weekend… there is so much to be done! Before I take off I want to leave you with these great links. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! See you back next week…

Love, Betsy. 

 absinthe & betty Smith

  Cowboy’s sweetheart 

 Gals Gams and Garters 

The style, the luxury, the glamour! Yes, I also have an obsession with vintage suitcases. Although I haven’t allowed myself to purchase one because I’m currently on a budget, I’ll share some beauties with you girls! But I think I will, at some point, have to give in. If you’re interested in buying vintage luggage read this first… How to buy a vintage suitcase  

Vintage luggage is totally multipurpose, you can do just about anything…  

Vintage Suitcase Storage Solutions

Vintage Suitcase into Mobile Studio  

Repurposed suitcases from filing cabinets to tables

Vintage Luggage: Before & After 

Refurbish a Vintage Suitcase  

Here are some of my favorites:

 Samsonite Red Mini Bag 

 Three Old Red Vintage Suitcases at ebay 

 Large round trunk at High Street Market 

 The Editor Series at SteamLine Luggage

  Charming vintage suitcase at ebay

 The Veranda at d’Aosta Luggage Company 

 Pair of Leather and canvas Travel Trunks at Brownrigg   

You probably haven’t seen these exquisite pictures of Marilyn before because they were never published. You can find them all on Life.com with the story behind them. Enjoy! Also follow her life, her loves, and her career in photos.

(Via Hidden in France) 

Ps: I’m cutting my hair short for the summer but I can’t seem to find beautiful SHORT vintage hairstyles! So If anyone finds some, please share in the comments… Thanks.

Love, Betsy. 

Check out these stunningly colorful first photos from Tim Burton’s upcoming remake of the classic Alice In Wonderland. Beautiful don’t U think? I can’t wait to see this movie!

More posts coming tomorrow…  

What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to spending some time with Christopher this weekend! Hope you have a wonderful and glamorous weekend, and in the meantime, here are a few beautiful blogs from around the web…   

Love, Betsy. 

 Verhext

 My Vintage Vogue 

 Vixen Vintage  

Another way to avoid the sun is, of course…  parasols! I found a great shop where you can buy the most stunning parasols: Visit A Bit shady and enter a world of fabulous parasols. You can find my previous posts on parasols here and here.

 My favorite: The Empress parasol  

 The Vixen parasol

 The Monk parasol

I wanted to introduce you all to this vintage shop I stumbled upon a while ago: 1860 - 1960 one hundred years of fashion and accessories. This is one of the most beautiful vintage shop’s I’ve come across in a long time! Take a look…   

 War Time Novelty Embroidered Bra & Panties Set  

 Black & White Eyelet Strapless Circle Skirt Dress 

 Miller Red Satin Platform Shoes 

 Black Silk Floral Print Bias Cut Dress & Scarf

 Edwardian Yellow Ostrich Feather Fan 

 Victorian Black Jet Beaded Lace Capelet Collar   

Hello sweethearts, it’s Friday (hurray!) and time for me to share the latest blogs I Love. I hope that your weekend will be filled with relaxation, fun and sunlight.  I’ll see you all here next week.     

PS: Have a chance to win your own piece of art by Lady Thirty’s. Good Luck.   

Love, Betsy.  

 A Red Lipstick  

 Blonde and Red    

 Loose Leaf Tigers 

Chantal Thomass is a genius! She dazzled me the last seasons with her innovative and retro inspired designs and this Spring - Summer 2009 Collection is no different! Available here.  

Take a look and prepare to be dazzled:

Nightwear Spring - Summer 2009 Collection: Unfortunately l and I can’t find any US or UK websites that sell this nightwear. If anyone finds it, please share in the comments!

I think every woman dreams of looking gorgeous at the beach, and I think these swimsuits will rock your shape, whatever it is!

 Capri Bikini D - G by Hoola Swimwear    

 Soprano Bikini D - G by Hoola Swimwear

 Charlie Bikini by Cuché bikinis

 Beach Blanket Bingo Suit at ModCloth

 Zen Garden Two Piece Swimsuit at ModCloth

 Beach Couture Bikini at Top Shop

 Fleur T Gingham Frill Swimsuit at Top Shop

 Fleur T Balcony Bikini  at Top Shop

 Birds Bandeau Bikini at Top Shop

 Pansy Print Multi Frill Bikini at Top Shop

 Andrea Bikini by Sonata at Peacock & Strutt 

 Jantzen Vamp Maillot One Piece Bathing Suit at Popina 

I’ve been meaning to post the fabulous work of Eva Crauwels for a while now. I’m so happy that I finally remembered to do it today. 

I adore her romantic and frivolous style. She uses bold combinations of gold or silver with coral, pearls, gems and porcelain that give her jewelry a vintage feel. Plus aren’t the colors she uses absolutely delicious (and perfect for weddings and special occasions)?! 

Hello kittens. It’s almost weekend! Christopher and I have no special plans for this weekend so I hope it’s going to be a relaxing one. What are you all up to this weekend, do you have any special plans? Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great blogs for you to enjoy… 

Love, Betsy.

 Anonymous Works

 Welcome to Deluxville   

 The beautiful foolishness of things

What I feel when I see these shoes can only be described as love. I’ve been stalking them everyday on Coggles but I don’t think my wallet will accept it… 

 Vivienne Westwood - Anglomania & Melissa. Three strap Red shoe in a delicious bubblegum scented plastic with an elevated platform and 9 cm heel, three buckled gladiator straps, golden buckles and Vivienne Westwood Orb embossed interior.  

 Vivienne Westwood - Anglomania & Melissa. Lady Dragon with an adjustable slingback, peep toe and a contrast Gold Vivienne Westwood Orb. All in a delicious bubblegum scented plastic with a 9cm heel and a Vivienne Westwood Orb embossed insole.  

Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons is run by Brooklyn-based designer Derrick Cruz. He creates alluring dark objects using both vintage and handcrafted elements. My favorite is the Dark Miracle Box. Made of ebonized wood, the box takes the shape of a book and can easily sit unassumingly on your bookshelf, protecting your most discrete items. Allusive appearance aside, the box has a  secret door crafted from 24k gilded gold. The first version is sold out, but I think you still have a chance to get yours hands on the Dark Miracle Box.  

Here is some random inspiration and eye-candy that has been slowly filling my home decor folder.

Want some more? Take a look here, here and here. 

You already know I really adore hats… I love that they add so much elegance and appeal to an outfit. But this summer hats will be something necessary for me. I have developed a skin condition called Melasma. Also known as chloasma, appears as a brownish pigmentation on the face that develops slowly and fades with time, it a hormonal thing. The pigmentation is triggered by sun exposure. So no sun for me this summer… 

Here are some of my favorite summer hats, hope you like ‘em:

 Vintage 50’s Natural Woven Straw Fedora Hat at Hatfeathers Vintage

  1940’s Resort Wear Summer Straw Hat at Green Dragon Lady Vintage

 1940’s natural straw wide brim hat at Bobby Dene 

 1940’s Vintage Stetson Straw Panama Hat at Posh Girl Vintage

 1950’s Really Big Straw Sun Hat at Posh Girl Vintage     

 1950’s Phil Strann Straw Hat at Posh Girl Vintage  

 1950′S Corinne Floral Straw Hat at Posh Girl Vintage      

 Classic Fedora Panama Hat at Panama Hats Direct