tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post2862871141953441634..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Twelve things that are inspiring my style (big time!) for 2015Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19961997440470664482015-02-03T15:50:47.989-08:002015-02-03T15:50:47.989-08:00I've been having a similar style inspirations....I've been having a similar style inspirations. I'm really into the English hunting styles with all the tweed glory, rockabilly naturally {can't do without my rockabilly}, a bit of boho, though I'm not sure it looks as good on me. I'd like to have a knee length peasant dress one day. That's about it...seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68163069563540733262015-01-10T20:59:55.770-08:002015-01-10T20:59:55.770-08:00What a marvelous list for the new year, Jessica! S...What a marvelous list for the new year, Jessica! Some of these things have been on my radar too lately. I've pulled off a few semi-Victorian inspired outfits in the past months (when you're wearing a shirt with an illustration of the White Rabbit and there's a snood nearby, one does not quibble), have been debating getting a red petticoat, really want to try to make some solid color dresses, and I've got a 50's coat dress pattern that I think I'm finally ready to give a go. I can't wait to see what directions your styling go with these too! Inkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264071644082664358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64662348485689123072015-01-09T01:04:16.328-08:002015-01-09T01:04:16.328-08:00I ended up doing a similar post on my blog and lin...I ended up doing a similar post on my blog and linked you in it :) Mine is mostly about colour, because i'm obsessed with certain colours now. Natalie_vintage_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089063496465996399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38159882883870729172015-01-08T14:02:03.235-08:002015-01-08T14:02:03.235-08:00Hope you had a marvellous NYE !
You had me at coat...Hope you had a marvellous NYE !<br />You had me at coat dresses and crinolines Jessica ! If today they were only the quality and price of the ones pictures in the ad :)<br />I totally agree, as we age we evolve and our tastes change, in other cases we may still like the same things but we do not wear them anymore as we may feel they are no longer appropriate for us.<br />In my case, I have been looking at really short dresses and getting rid of them, also at big fuzzy headbands<br />I will be 40 soon and fear looking childish. <br />Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16043936819401308072015-01-06T18:01:17.449-08:002015-01-06T18:01:17.449-08:00Dear Mary, you are always as sweet and kind to me ...Dear Mary, you are always as sweet and kind to me as the day is long. Thank you for encouraging words and excitement about the outfits I'll be sharing here this year. I've got a small number of shoots from our trip during the fall to Vancouver Island still to post, but beyond that, everything else that I share from here on out will be new to 2015 and will no doubt have notes of these influences in many of the ensembles I create. <br /><br />Big hugs & joyful Tuesday wishes,<br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />*PS* Silver rocks to no end!!! Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72450994583006925052015-01-06T17:54:55.730-08:002015-01-06T17:54:55.730-08:00Ooohh, now that is a thoroughly exciting thought! ...Ooohh, now that is a thoroughly exciting thought! I so wish we lived nearby and could avail of each other's knowledge and wardrobes in person. Though not possible, thankfully we can still chat up a storm online and that's pretty darn cool, too. :)<br /><br />Huge hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38840031590390908572015-01-06T17:49:19.372-08:002015-01-06T17:49:19.372-08:00How cool that you'd get to try one for the fir...How cool that you'd get to try one for the first time, if you did. I've been wearing them (first as part of costumes for dance, theater, etc) since I was a child and love them to bits. Be forewarned though, I find that pettiskirts/crinolines are a lot like potato chips. Stopping at just one is almost impossible, as you instantly fall in love with them! :)<br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for all of your terrific recent comments,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17051299405755262292015-01-06T17:38:31.846-08:002015-01-06T17:38:31.846-08:00Thank you sweetly, dear gal! They really are! I ha...Thank you sweetly, dear gal! They really are! I have a 80s does 50s purple (think grape soda coloured purple) shirtwaist dress that I adore dressing up and down with myriad other colours all year round. Interestingly, I think my favourite colour to partner it with is actually purple. The two go so nicely together and are an unexpected pairing, which is something I generally enjoy when it comes to fashion.<br /><br />I hope you're able to find some great single coloured frocks to replace your beloved red one this year, honey. <br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72109804580888548032015-01-06T17:35:37.137-08:002015-01-06T17:35:37.137-08:00Hello my sweet friend, thank you very much for you...Hello my sweet friend, thank you very much for your great comment. I'm sorry to hear that you have a nickel allergy as well. I make a lot of my own jewelry, just as you do, to help ensure I can wear metal, but not being able to pick and chose at will from all the beading/jewelry making supplies out there does certainly impact the kinds of pieces you can create. Have you tried brass and copper findings, too? So long as they're pure, I haven't run into issues with either of those metals either, which is quite handy. <br /><br />It's really wonderful that have hit upon a style that makes you happy and does lovely things to your figure. That's so much of the goal of fashion right there, isn't it? <br /><br />Huge hugs & nothing but joyful wishes to you for 2015,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90466621746462741252015-01-06T17:25:34.003-08:002015-01-06T17:25:34.003-08:00As will! :) This post wasn't a way of saying t...As will! :) This post wasn't a way of saying that I was getting tired of vintage fashions (I seriously think that would be impossible!), but rather that I'm looking to incorporate more of the many, many things that are currently inspiring me into my vintage wardrobe. I feel creativity pulsing through my veins on many fronts this year and my wardrobe is no exception there, so it will be a lot of fun for me to look back in twelve months and see how these various things ended up shining through in my daily looks. <br /><br />Big hugs & many joyful wishes for 2015 to you, dear gal,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10092305949879259542015-01-06T17:22:32.631-08:002015-01-06T17:22:32.631-08:00Coat dresses are awesome! Some are thick enough to...Coat dresses are awesome! Some are thick enough to wear as coats in spring and fall (or winter, too, if you live in a warm climate), but I've seen them in summery fabrics like silk and linen, too. They're a really flattering style on a lot of folks (especially if you're curvy) and I highly recommend adding one (or more) to your wardrobe, if this style is speaking to you.<br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your great comment,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79984840290320115632015-01-06T17:10:50.130-08:002015-01-06T17:10:50.130-08:00At the risk of massively oversimplifying a subcult...At the risk of massively oversimplifying a subculture, gothabilly is like the marriage of goth and rockabilly. Think lots of cute/sexy pinup girl styles, but in darker shades, with bat, skull, zombie and similar themes running through many such pieces. It's a totally fun and if you feel pulled towards goth, is a great way for us vintage gals to incorporate some such looks into our vintage wardrobes.<br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-3858491733788822692015-01-06T17:07:01.178-08:002015-01-06T17:07:01.178-08:00Ooohh, I think that Edwardian styles would look su...Ooohh, I think that Edwardian styles would look sublime on you, my sweet friend. You have such a gentle, beautiful personality and fashion sense, too, and the romantic, flowing styles of that era would suit you immensely well. <br /><br />How awesome that you are a huge fan of Japanese culture and fashion. You know, I don't believe you have mentioned that before. What a fascinating topic to devote your MA thesis to. I was massively into all things kawaii in my early to mid-20s and even sold Japanese toys on eBay for a while. As my blog (here) took off more and more and my interests shifted somewhat, I stopped being quite so into that darling side of Japanese culture, but Japan and its incredible culture will always be an important part of my world and something that perpetually inspires me in many ways. <br /><br />Once again, we're too peas in a pod, sweet Beta. <br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29131615423185188732015-01-06T17:02:57.124-08:002015-01-06T17:02:57.124-08:00I wonder, was it a red coat dress for around $99? ...I wonder, was it a red coat dress for around $99? I was watching that around Christmas, but couldn't begin to justify spending that on a single dress around the holidays (especially since I had already bought myself a little vintage Xmas present over on Etsy). <br /><br />Definitely! I honestly couldn't fathom ever being without my beloved 40s and 50s styles, but there's nothing to stop me from incorporating other elements that currently speak to me into my vintage outfits and branching out sometimes, too, such as to early or later decades. Fashion should always be fun and reflect who you are (and what your interests are) in a given moment. <br /><br />You are always as sweet as sugar. I checked out the boots you have and if they were my size (alas, they're too small), they would be perfect! I usually wear a size 8 and have feet that teeter between average and wide in terms of width, depending on the brand. Interestingly (oddly?) though sometimes with boots, I find I need to size up half or even one full size. My feet are hard to fit in general, largely due to crazy high arches, so I almost never buy shoes online any more (most attempts have resulted in returns of reselling what I bought) and just try my luck thrifting and with local shoe stores. All that said, if you get any similar boots in a size 8, 8.5 or 9, please don't hesitate to let me know (and it's awesome to know that you'd be okay with doing a trade; I would be down with that big time).<br /><br />Huge thanks & happy Tuesday wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-77806364902870440912015-01-06T16:43:47.430-08:002015-01-06T16:43:47.430-08:00Hi sweet Sanne, goodness, you are right! I forget ...Hi sweet Sanne, goodness, you are right! I forget that you shone that spotlight on that green Hell Bunny stunner, but as soon as I read your comment, it came back to me and I do believe we're talking about the same one. Yay! That's another cool thing that we have in common now! :)<br /><br />What a fantastic way to get even more wear, and easily disguise, your dirndl dress. I tend to only wear mine around Octoberfest time, but you've got me thinking I should toss a big sweater or cardigan over it for more year round wear. It's it fantastic the way in which we fashion loving folks can inspire and help one another out with great ideas like this?<br /><br />I will never, every lose my love of the 1940s and 50s, nor stop dressing in styles from those decades. These things inspirations, not replacements for the way I've been dressing for half my life now. My style evolves and changes every now and then, but at its root, there will always be vintage. It's just tons of fun to see how you can expand on that and incorporate other styles that speak to you in the context of a vintage/repro/vintage appropriate wardrobe. <br /><br />I wish you all the very best with your big wardrobe sort/culling and am sure it will help this year feel like you've gotten off on an even fresher start once you're finished. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & happy January wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32045604226825040492015-01-06T16:36:42.534-08:002015-01-06T16:36:42.534-08:00You are such a huge fashion inspiration to me, swe...You are such a huge fashion inspiration to me, sweet Janey. It's awesome that some of these things are speaking to you as well. I can picture you look nothing short of magnificent in a heavily Victorian or Edwardian inspired ensemble. <br /><br />Thank you for splendidly nice comment - I hope that 2015 is already off to an awesome start for you,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15091691608545669122015-01-06T12:59:51.828-08:002015-01-06T12:59:51.828-08:00Oh goodness! Some of these are finding their way i...Oh goodness! Some of these are finding their way into my close too! Especially the Victorian, animals and silver!<br /><br />I look forward to seeing more of these items on your blog!<br /><br />xoox<br />-JaneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75380530859389509852015-01-06T10:24:14.338-08:002015-01-06T10:24:14.338-08:00Oh, you bought the green Hell Bunny petticoat I fe...Oh, you bought the green Hell Bunny petticoat I featured! I also adore coloured petticoats, and tried it on on my birthday shopping tour (blog coming up with photos soon), but I thought it was too full, which DH hates. I never use skirts so full, but it was truly lovely. :) The colour was fantastic. I like you mentioning that you can try different style in the privacy of your home, that's what I've started doing. Remember my Austrian dirdln dress? I wear it on Wednesdays and weekends, and I love it. If I'm running errands, I just put on a dark green cardigan and it looks like a normal dress. But what the heck, I think most people thinks I'm geek anyway. ;) Thank you for a great list, I will be looking forward to seeing you interpret (?) it. I'm still hopelessly in love with the fifties (have always been), and am daring to wear it every day on my job. 2014 was a plaid and wiggle dress obssession year, I wonder what 2015 will be? In fact I have a project of sorting my wardrobe, makeup and nail polish. I try clothes on (wear it a day) I haven't used for long to figure out why. Perhaps I can change it, perhaps I will find new favourite, make new sets, or donate some to charity. I will blog about it soon. Wishing you a lovely day, dear. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-67962299958009265922015-01-05T15:36:23.574-08:002015-01-05T15:36:23.574-08:00Your work is absolutely gorgeous, Elen. It's n...Your work is absolutely gorgeous, Elen. It's new to me, but you can already count me as a firm fan. <br /><br />Many thanks for your comment. Have a splendid New Year!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-67430225161436478162015-01-05T11:45:19.458-08:002015-01-05T11:45:19.458-08:00Another lovely post! I know exactly what you mean ...Another lovely post! I know exactly what you mean about changing tastes especially after reaching 30. This year I'm more determined then ever to refashion my wardrobe and start wearing things that really make me happy and feel good! I find myself inspired by so many different things. I saw an absolutely stunning red coat dress on Ebay but sadly it got away. I absolutely adore my 1930s/40s leather lace up boots! Depending on your shoe size I might have a pair of similar boots that would work for you. I have them listed on Etsy right now but I would be more then happy to work with you on the price or even trade for them. I've been eying some lovely things in your shop!<br />-Emily vintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48368351578639619152015-01-05T01:39:21.843-08:002015-01-05T01:39:21.843-08:00Dear Jessica, I love your inspirations! Lately I&#...Dear Jessica, I love your inspirations! Lately I've fallen totally for Edwardian blouses and skirts, oh my Gosh, I love them! I think the T-shirts idea is so nice for summer, I really need to get some high waist jeans too. Also I was delighted to know that you were a fan of Japanese culture, since I'm and always have been into Japanese culture. Did I tell you that my MA thesis was abouthistory of Japanese kawaii characters/toys? :o)<br /><br />Hugs xx<br />BetaMiss Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872149521808928474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69643588567933325602015-01-04T12:36:26.526-08:002015-01-04T12:36:26.526-08:00pettiskirts and nº12 are really making me look to ...pettiskirts and nº12 are really making me look to my wardrobe and picture them among my clothes. I also had a goth fase but now I want to do a more adams family goth kinda thing, never heard of gothabilly ^^'Ginger made in Japanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753423708862806679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38674814387660639192015-01-04T07:44:41.857-08:002015-01-04T07:44:41.857-08:00So much fun! I love the woodland jewellery and the...So much fun! I love the woodland jewellery and the dress-coats. I like the idea of a dress warm enough to wear without a coat!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211556085042300328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-27407810003847294682015-01-04T05:17:18.876-08:002015-01-04T05:17:18.876-08:00I've been enjoying following your blog for the...I've been enjoying following your blog for the vintage vibe, but Edwardian, Mori Girl, and Goth are my three special passions, so I'll be interested in seeing how you incorporate those influences over the coming year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64783227898271400882015-01-04T05:15:41.303-08:002015-01-04T05:15:41.303-08:00Ah hah! I've been enjoying your blog for your...Ah hah! I've been enjoying your blog for your vintage vibe, but I have to smile, because Edwardian, Mori Girl, and Goth (influences, rather than the thing itself) are my special loves, so I'll be interested to see how you incorporate those influences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com