Vintage Mint

Hope you have a relaxing weekend! I’m going to be stocking up on some pumpkins for decorations around the apartment, and maybe trying a new Fall-season recipe…

{Photo via gashlycrumb’s}

I’ve been looking for cutout, shortened motorcycle gloves for awhile, and these seem to fit the bill {just a tad cheaper than these}. These would look sharp with a three-quarter sleeved car coat. Kind of reminiscent of a Hitchcock movie’s leading lady.

{Urban Outfitters; $38}

Just puttering around Flickr and found these vintage Hallowe’en postcards, some were cute, some a little creepy. More original and less commercial than today’s variation. Kind of funny to think that people sent post/cards for Halloween, or at least it doesn’t seem as prevalent today.

{Photos via riptheskull}

What a cute dessert idea for a Halloween get-together! These were first featured in Martha Stewart Kids, but what adult could possibly resist the temptation of cupcakes? Especially if the “brain” were to be made of buttercream frosting? Mmm…cerebral…

{Recipe here}
{Printable version}

Hard times call for smarter shopping, or lack thereof {Husband won’t believe I just said that}. Some {surprisingly easy} tips for controlling Fall/Winter fashion-spending overload {which I am a complete victim of} from Jacinta O’Halloran on Divine Caroline:

1}. Work your accessories
2}. Wear last year’s jeans
3}. Shop Vintage
4}. Work with what you have
5}. Make do with your makeup

Simple enough.

{Image via Reykjavic Looks & the Sartorialist}

How sweet + feminine is Saltwater’s Fall/Winter line? Kind of British 1920s librarian-chic — so natural and effortless {and kind of moody, in a good way}.

Reading Eddie’s blog is like reading a condensed decorating magazine — chock full of absolutely brilliant ideas, tips, photos, and inspiration {he is the senior style editor of Martha Stewart Living, and a Top Design contestant}. I’m grateful for all the knowledge he so willingly shares about entertaining, diy projects, and decorating; and all with a kind and very unassuming narrative.

{Eddie’s living room: repainted/reupholstered chairs from a flea market}

{Pharmaceutical cabinet turned hutch for storing collection of dinnerwares.}

{Antiqued ironstone urns with lovely flower arrangements.}

{First heard about on layersofmeaning}
{Images via Eddie Ross}

Mrs. Michelle Obama, that is! Such a classy, strong, intelligent woman. As more Americans are tuning in to what the presidential candidates’ spouses are wearing, it’s no surprise that a fashion blog has been set up to track + post the latest outfits of Mrs. O.

{Found via HuffPo}
{Photo via Getty Images}

Korean retailer, Eryn brinie, has arrived in the States. Well, so far, just New York. The clothing is “inspired by French-chic and urban spirit [which] merges natural chic and modern sensibility” according to their website. Items range from $50 - $150. Not too bad. More “high-end” than F21, and H&M; more like TopShop prices but not as trendy-trendy. Unfortunately, they don’t have an online shop set up.

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Scott Schuman is fantastic at capturing great {unexpected} fashion and the charming nuances of runway show attendees {okay, practically anyone in front of his lens!}.

Color!{I spy Louise!}

Black Coats{My fave — Sofia Coppola!}

Vintage French{These ladies wear their hats quite nicely.}

Menswear + Blue Hues{Love the trousers, tweed blazer, and blue dress!}

{Images via The Sartorialist}

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