Why I Love Vintage Fashion

Hello everyone!  I thought it would be fun to do a post about why I love dressing vintage and vintage fashion in general. 

I have been dressing vintage for about a year now.  While that is not all of the time, in more recent months it has been more and more.  I still wear sweat pants and t-shirts once in a while, but most of the time I'm in a vintage outfit or a vintage inspired outfit.  The difference is, is that a true vintage outfit is something that is actually vintage.  A vintage inspired outfit is modern clothing that looks vintage and you style it in a vintage way.  With a vintage hair-do, perhaps some vintage accessories, such as a brooch or scarf and voila, you look vintage.  I do both.

Or you can mix the two.  A vintage looking dress and an actual vintage cardigan.  Or what I did below, a vintage scarf and shirt with modern jeans and shoes.  Plus the sunglasses are modern, but look vintage.

                                 

Here are some points on why I love vintage fashion.

1.  It's Unique

It's not often you see someone dressed up from the 50's or any other decade, for that matter.  Fashion nowadays is so different from back then, but at the same time, you can wear whatever you want and its ok.  Although, some people will comment on how you look.  I have gotten only compliments, but I have heard of people getting negative comments on how they are dressed.  Which is sad.  I like the way I dress and that is all that matters.  If you like the way you dress, then do it!  Life is too short for boring clothes.

                                    

2. Quality Clothes

Let's face it, we don't make things like they did back then.  Clothing back then was truly beautiful.  A lot of pieces being one of a kind or homemade.  The fabric was nicer and the design flattering.  I have seen some beautiful dresses from back then.  They are truly beautiful.

                                   

3. Wearing History

The vintage clothing from the 30s, 40s, 50s and even older are a piece of history.  They have survived wars and everyday use (unless its an evening gown).  Some being 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 years old.  It's amazing to see a piece in almost perfect condition being that old.  Although, a lot of them do have little things that need fixing, but most of the time it doesn't distract from the beauty of the garment.

                                   

4. It's Fun

I enjoy getting dressed up even if I'm not leaving the house.  I like to feel and look nice.  Putting on a dress with a scarf around my neck with some earring and comfy shoes.  I like being put together and ready for anything.  Like if we decide to go somewhere, then I'm already dressed.  Although, once in a while if I am wearing sweats and we decide to go somewhere, I usually like to get dressed real quick, if I can.  I really love the way I dress and the way it makes me feel. 

                                      
                                                                       Outfit details:
                                                                 Shirt: Vintage (1950s)
                                                                    Jeans: Old Navy
                                                                    Shoes: Converse
                                                                 Sunglasses: T.J.Maxx
                                                                     Scarf: Vintage

Well, I hope you liked this little post.  I know not everyone's taste is vintage, everybody is different.  Which is a good thing!  Anyways, I hope you guys have a wonderful day!  Blessings ~ Morgan

A Vintage Girl in a Modern World

I love vintage.  Vintage clothing, books, knick-knacks, houses, everything!  I find it all so fascinating.  It holds so many memories of a time gone by.  When life seemed slower.  They made things beautiful and durable.  Unlike today.  Don't get me wrong, lots of things today are still pretty, but back then they seemed to hold more of an elegance.  A time gone by.  I have learned a lot since I have been getting into vintage fashion. I have a 1920s dress hanging on my closet door.  It isn't in best condition, but it is lovely none the less. 

I wonder who wore it.  I bet it was a younger girl.  Did she wear it while she ran through the grass?  Did she twirl in it as she danced?  Did she wear it with gloves and a hat to a tea party?  When she first got it, did she put it on right away being filled with excitement and twirling around?  It has a lovely blue flower print with white detail.  Simple, yet sweet.  To me, each vintage piece is a piece of history.  It has stood the test of time and each has its own story.  Some are even "old ladies", being in their 70s, 80's, and 90's.

You know what, though?  As much as I consider myself a vintage girl, and I love things that are vintage, I wouldn't trade living in this time for anything.  God put me right where I am supposed to be and I love it!  I wouldn't trade being in my family(the best family EVER!  I'm sure you all feel that way about your families, too:)) for anything.  I'm sure back then was an exciting time, but we are still living in an exciting time.  Everyday we get closer to being with Jesus.

Although, I would like for Him to wait a little longer.  I still dream of getting married and having some children and I think and pray I will.  For none no the day nor the time of His return.  Some other things I love about living in this century is having, internet(um, YES!), not having a certain "style" you have to wear, you can wear whatever you want!  And so many other things I can't even think of, or name them all.

Thank you, Lord.  For knowing me so well and placing me right where I belong.  Thank you, that I am not out of place or time, but in Your hands.  I am in the greatest family ever, and in the greatest time ever.  Lord, You are so faithful.  Holy is your name.  In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Outfit Details;

Blouse: Forever 21

Sweater: Thrifted

Skirt: Stein Mart

Belt: Came with a vintage dress from

the Antique Faire.

Socks: Forever 21

Shoes: Payless

Pin: Antique Trove (store)

Here is a close up of my Scottish Terrier pin.  Isn't he cute?!  I luvs him. <3

Thank you for reading!! Many blessings ~ Morgan 

3 Outfits for Disneyland

So at the beginning of the month we were blessed to go to Disneyland!!  I honestly feel like Disneyland is my second home.  I love it so much.  I have never been to any other Disney park around the world (someday I'd like to visit them all!) or Walt Disney World.  Someday.  But for now, I just love being able to go to the original theme park that was created and enjoyed by Walt Disney himself.  Anyways, I thought I would share with you all what I wore the three days we were at the parks (California Adventure :)).
                                                                         
                                                                                   Outfit #1

                                                                              Hat: Forever 21

                                                                              Top: Kohl's

                                                 Cardigan:  I don't remember...either Burlington or TJ Maxx, I think.

                                                                              Pants: Forever 21

                                                Shoes: My Mom bought them for me to help someone adopt. 

                                                                                

                                        

                      

                                                                               Outfit #2

                                                                             Hat:  Paris

                                                                             Glasses:  Amazon.com

                                                                             Blouse: Forever 21

                                                                             Vest:  From a friend

                                                                             Skirt: Stein Mart

                                                                             Shoes: Famous Footwear

                                                                             Purse: Disneyland

                                               Pin:  Antique fair thing. (different then the one I talked about before.)

                                                                               

                           

     

                                                                                Outfit #3

                                                                       Glasses: Amazon

                                                                       Jacket: Disneyland

                                                                       Dress: FemmeDeBloom Instagram

                                                                       Socks:  Forever 21

                                                                       Shoes: Famous Footwear

                                                                       Collar Pin:  FemmeDeBloom

                                                                       Backpack (Minnie Mouse): Disneyland (old)

                                                                          

                                       

  

I think Mickey liked it!:D

                                       

                                       

It was an AWESOME trip!!!!  I hope you enjoyed looking at what I wore.  Blessings ~ Morgan

                                                  WHICH OUTFIT WAS YOUR FAVORITE??

Feeling Parisian (OOTD)

Happy September everyone!  Wow, its already the tenth!  I haven't posted in awhile and I apologize.  Yesterday I dressed Parisian style.  I feel like these photos would have fit better taken outside the Eiffel Tower.  For now, they were taken at a park not to far from where I live. :)

Outfit details:

Blouse: Thrifted

Skirt: Stein Mart

Shoes: Payless

Clutch: Burlington, I believe.

Scarf: Vintage

Hat: Paris (My parents were able to go and brought it back to me :))

Ring: Flea Market, I think.

  I hope you all have an awesome weekend!  :) Blessings, Morgan

Happy Independence Day!!!

Hello everyone!!!  Happy Independence Day!!  I hope you are all having a wonderful day.  I just wanted to do a quick post of my 4th of July outfit.  Since I told you guys I would, here it is.

My sweet friend, Mary made this wonderful pin for me.  I just love it!!!  Thank you again, dear!!! <3

Outfit details:

Top: Thrifted

Dress: Thrifted

Shoes: Zulily

Pin:  Gift from Mary <3

I hope you all have a wonderful week!!!  A very happy 4th of July to you all!!!  Love, Morgan <3

June Wrap-up + My Outfit from Yesterday

G'day everyone!!  And happy July!  I can't believe that June is gone.  It went by so fast.  It was a good busy, month for me.

Reading; Well, I read Ender's Game, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Phantom of the Opera and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  I also read some of the Bible.  I'm currently working on the Old Testament.

Watching; I saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 and to say the least, it wasn't as good as the first one. I have watched lots of other movies but I can't remember them all. ;)  One that I saw this month for the first time that I really liked was Now You See Me.  Guys, it was really well done and entertaining.  I liked it very much.  And this week we have been watching...Shark Week on TV.  It has been really interesting and fun.

What I did; Me and my family went camping to Lake Tahoe towards the beginning of the month.  Last week I went to Christian Redwood camp to help some friends with babysitting. 
Then my parents surprised us this last Sunday morning with a trip to Disneyland!!! 

I'm looking forward to July.  Fourth of July is in just a few days and that's always a fun holiday!  My Dad's birthday is on the 10th and my sister, Mackenzie's birthday is on the 16th.  And then drum roll...I'M TURNING 18!!!!!   So hard to believe that in a few weeks I will be considered an adult.  

My lovely sister, Madison, has started a blog!!!!!!  Her blog is at Every Day Simplified.  Yesterday she took some pictures of me in my outfit so I thought I would share it with you all.

Outfit details:

Top: Forever 21

Vest: Thrifted

Scarf: From my Grammy

Pants: Thrifted

Shoes: Zulily

So here's my outfit!  All of the pictures except the first two were edited in PicMonkey for different shades of color.  The first three pictures were by me, the rest my sister did for me. 

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July.  Yah know, I've been really feeling the red, white and blue look.  As you can tell in this one. ;)  I may post a few pictures of my 4th of July outfit.  So stay tuned!  Stay cool! And eat lots of yummy food, for that is what I'll be doing! Love, Morgan

Outfit of the Day! (OOTD)

Hey guys!  I'm going to switch things up a bit today and do an outfit of the day post!  Today I went to visit my Great-Grandmother with my Grammy and my sisters, Madison and Millie.  Afterwards, we foursome went to The Old Spaghetti Factory for lunch.  It was a lovely time.  When I got home I snapped a few pictures of what I wore out.  So without further ado, here you go...

Outfit details:

Top: Forever 21

Dress: Yard sale

Socks: Forever 21

Shoes: Zulily

Lipstick: Covergirl, Oh Sugar! Shade: Punch Cocktail #6

I hope you guys enjoy seeing what I wore!  I might do more future posts like this.  Blessings, Morgan