Get Your Fab Finds At The Groves Antique Market In Irvine

Join me to find your fab finds at
Irvine Valley College The Groves Antique Market
this Sunday!
Some of my favorite dealers in the Southern California
will be featuring their fantastic wares
for you to hand pick yourself!
You are sure to find something to make your heart skip a beat.
Your pocket book will be happy too, since you are cutting out the middle man.
Come out, enjoy the thrill of the hunt, meet your local dealers
and come say hello to me!
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"The Groves Antique Market"
at Irvine Valley College

5500 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92614
(One block East off of the 405 freeway)
Hours 7 am. to 2 pm.

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What is your favorite fab find of all time?

xo,
Christina

Bringing Back 1920's Glam with Model Freja Beha and Photographer Steven Meisel to the famous comments of Coco Chanel

This fabulous 1920's inspired editorial by photographer Steven Meisel and model Freja Beha, brings me back to the famous quotes from Coco Chanel.

“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”


“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”



“A girl should be two things:

classy and fabulous.”



“As long as you know men are like children,
you know everything!”




“The best color in the whole world,
is the one that looks good, on you!”




“Don't spend time beating on a wall,
hoping to transform it into a door.”




“A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed”



“I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”

“There is time for work, and time for love.
That leaves no other time”

"A woman that doesn't wear perfume has no future."
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Such clever and timeless thoughts from the
legendary Coco Chanel.
What is your favorite Coco quote?
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Thanks so much for stopping by,
dear friend.
xo,
Christina

Photo credits:

• Model is Freja Beha
• Photographer is Steven Meisel
• Editorial for Italian Vogue
• Coco quotes found at thinkexist.com
  

It's Friday...

It's Friday,

The taxes are done, and

I've tried to concur the world this week.

Now I can rest, relax and enjoy the good life.

I am thankful for my dear girlfriend of 30 years that I got to spend time with today and giggle a little, new opportunities for my vintage clothing business, my sweet son that wants to have a Batman Lego birthday party, my husband that has worked 30 days straight without a break because he is a one man shop, my parents that are near and dear and that anyone actually comes to read my rantings.

What are you thankful for?

xo,

Christina

Spring Fling With Light Rooms To Love

The thought of Spring

Brings to me visions of light and airy decors.

Do any of these speak to you?

Thanks for stopping by, dear friends.

xo,

Christina

Photo credits: 1. Forest Family Interior Designing. 2. Desire to Inspire blog and remaining from Trouvais

It's Spring Break With Photographer Henrik Halvarrson

Bring on Spring break this week for my little one.

The first day of our vacation we have showers here in Orange County,

so I am dreaming of sunshine and beach today.

Enjoy! What are you up to this week?

Photo credits: Italian Elle photographer Henrik Halvarsson.

Let The Show Begin...

Let The Show Begin...

Put on Your Top Hat

And, Your Stockings and Gloves, Darling...

Oh, Don't Forget Your High Heels


And, That Special Studded Bustier
Just Might Do The Trick.
Because Tonight Is The Night
For A Special Performance...



As We Dance The Night Away...
While Being Decked Out In
Fabulous One of A Kind Vintage Lingerie
For That Special Someone. We could create our own cabaret.



My love for vintage lingerie took me to Etsy this morning.
As I sipped my cup of tea, I realized how much
over the top creative talent there is in the world.
Just look at the photography, models, creations and inspiration found on Etsy.
The first four mind blowing photos and
items are available at 2 Treasure Hunt. Doesn't this look like an editorial from a high end fashion magazine? Oh geez, the bar has been set for Etsy.
This gorgeous and classic vintage 1950's Warner piece that a gal with curves would treasure is from my blog gal pal, Michelle, over at The Red Velvet Shoe.

This upcycled masterpiece is found at The Pink Purse.
There are so many items I swoon over at her delightful shop! It was seriously difficult to choose just one.

For a slightly meeker point of view,
I adore this Vera lounging set.
Could you see yourself lounging in the late afternoon poolside in Palm Springs or the Hamptons
in this number with a dry martini in hand?

The perfect cover up, this vintage leopard robe this is lined with velveteen found at Stiletto Girl. Grr...

So, just a little wish list of mine of the Fabulous Finds of the Day found at Etsy.

Do any of these speak to you, doll?
If vintage isn't your thing or you just love luxurious lingerie, check out frou frou fashionista. It's full of glorious eye candy.
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Enjoy your day!
May you do it in style.
~~

xo,
Christina

Lingerie Inspiration From a Black Haired Beauty Retro Gal

While most crazy gals I know are plopping down

money for a fake spray tan,

I found these images of this gorgeous black haired beauty

with the most memorable ivory pure skin.

Skin as white as snow and so gorgeous.

Mixed up with the most feminine flocks of all

Makes a fairy tale of all things rare, feminine and lost in the world.

I must say that lately I have seriously acquired a love for vintage lingerie. First of all, it 's quality, adorable and actually accentuates the waist. And, doesn't cost an arm and a leg. A trip to Nordstrom shocked me into my love for vintage due to the price tags.

What do you think of lingerie?

Do you treat it as a special expense and all holds bar?

Do you have a special expense just for lingerie?

Is this an area in your life were no matter

what, even if it means cheap dinners, you just don't skimp?

Does hot lingerie = hot stuff and happy life?

Please share, dear friends. I would love to hear.

My personal thought is whatever makes you feel "hot" will equte to your mate. So, if it's a vintage find or a $300 piece of lingerie from Nordstrom, whatever rocks YOUR boat will rock your mates boat. Rock on!

xo,

Christina

Feeling Blue...

Feeling blue...

Well, not really.

But, I think I'm feeling the blue

in these photos. I hope you do too!

Do you throw in blue in your fashion or decor?

I think the perfect aged turquoise with

gold, silver or mirrored furniture

can be simply divine.

Just like the perfect aged denim

that becomes like a second skin when you wear it.

Summertime makes me think of all things blue.

What about you?

xo,

Christina

Photo credits: 1. Bersa Photography. 5. Bliss Linens