tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post8024409197622970930..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: I am authentic to my soulWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59184738166763570942014-05-20T18:22:37.921-07:002014-05-20T18:22:37.921-07:00It's awesome to know that I've helped you ...It's awesome to know that I've helped you look at your own vintage wardrobe in a different light. The desire to help others do just that is a very important underlying theme here in my blog. I want folks to see that "one size fits all" does not apply to vintage fashion and that we're each free to rock our own take on yesteryear style without fear of ridicule or judgement from those within or outside of our own circle. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24086303155242610502014-05-20T17:46:13.369-07:002014-05-20T17:46:13.369-07:00Ha! I can honestly say I've not read this befo...Ha! I can honestly say I've not read this before today and it's exciting to know your Thumper's rule holds near and dear to me as well. You've made me think totally different about how a vintage wardrobe can be worn. And thanks to you I have been putting my own spin on what I wear because my wardrobe is at the beginning stages.<br />I think I'll shall spend my evening with you and go back in time. <br />By the way love that brooch!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508658207432674716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-422164769697158122013-12-05T07:57:31.848-08:002013-12-05T07:57:31.848-08:00Red & blue= perfect combo!Red & blue= perfect combo!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197361005385269057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29292843617911391042013-11-17T20:07:49.710-08:002013-11-17T20:07:49.710-08:00PREACH IT!!! You have handled those comments so g...PREACH IT!!! You have handled those comments so graciously, as you always are. You're awesome, Jessica! <3Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25571073096164730342013-11-16T19:53:16.414-08:002013-11-16T19:53:16.414-08:00I was nodding enthusiastically as I read your post...I was nodding enthusiastically as I read your post. One of the things I love most about vintage clothing blogs is seeing how different people style their vintage items. Each person creates and curates their own collection of clothing and assembles them into outfits that are reflective of their own moods, inspirations and personalities. I love vintage, particularly from the 60's and 70's, but I don't wear vintage every day. I like to mix and match items from different eras, as well as modern pieces or reproductions. I love wearing a vintage-inspired hairstyle or makeup with a totally modern outfit. There are no rules when it comes to vintage dressing, we are each free to do it our own way. Vanessahttp://www.nessbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-7959277785292352852013-11-16T18:04:54.473-08:002013-11-16T18:04:54.473-08:00First off, I love your outfit here. It's so b...First off, I love your outfit here. It's so bright and cheery, and such a testament to the strength you show in not letting a comment like that anonymous person's bring you down. Seriously, people can be so stupid and lame! I feel the same way about style and dressing vintage as you state here so eloquently. I never set out to dress head-to-toe 1947 specific! I love too many other eras and pieces to be held down to such a standard. It's annoying that someone interested in vintage, and looking at a vintage blog would be so strict. We're essentially outsiders with this passion so nit-picking on our own kind is just heinous. You rock, Jessica! This was a great post.mary van notehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714164235227076308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4554415126920547332013-11-15T15:12:07.055-08:002013-11-15T15:12:07.055-08:00That is does, dear April, that it does, and I'...That is does, dear April, that it does, and I'm not going to give it any this time around! I'd much rather spend my time and energy on awesome, uplifting people like my wonderful blog readers and online friends (yourself very much included there, of course). <br /><br />Thank you deeply for your caring and entirely sweet comment.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74601485744989772672013-11-15T15:10:12.669-08:002013-11-15T15:10:12.669-08:00You are very welcome, sweet Esther, thank you in t...You are very welcome, sweet Esther, thank you in turn for your terrifically touching comment. I am moved through and through to know that I've helped inspire you when it comes to both your blog and your shopping habits. What an awesomely lovely thing for you to share with me. Thank you deeply! <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48285740798555646612013-11-14T19:20:56.722-08:002013-11-14T19:20:56.722-08:00Hi Jessica,
Thank you so much for your kind and ...Hi Jessica, <br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful reply on my blog. I'm honored to have you be the first to leave a comment, as I have been a fan of your blog for a few years now! I'm also slightly embarrassed that my first post isn't even finished.<br />I stared this blog about a year ago (its amazing how time files!) and I guess life just got in the way and it took a back burner. I also think the restricting my shopping habits may have had something to do with it too ��<br />Your kind welcome has inspired me to give it another go, Thanks againEstherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721536409892560714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-60995289684600565342013-11-14T06:47:33.022-08:002013-11-14T06:47:33.022-08:00What a shame that people need be so negative and i...What a shame that people need be so negative and ignorant, especially to such a kind, uplifting person as yourself. We love you and your blog, just look at all the readers and comments you have! Keep on smiling Jessica, negativity and meanness is like a disease of one's tormented soul. Misery loves company.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934015646842737426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84598031396181168962013-11-13T23:20:28.467-08:002013-11-13T23:20:28.467-08:00You are so retro! I love it!You are so retro! I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51108532826837047162013-11-13T18:44:59.943-08:002013-11-13T18:44:59.943-08:00Well said. I get some crazy rude comments too, but...Well said. I get some crazy rude comments too, but that's life on the internet. Good for you for replying eloquently and not stooping to a snarky response.Sage Graysonhttp://sagegrayson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-89587163688705138192013-11-13T17:21:25.512-08:002013-11-13T17:21:25.512-08:00Dearest Sara, as someone who was teased and bullie...Dearest Sara, as someone who was teased and bullied mercilessly as a child (especially prior to high school), I understand your pain and strong feelings on this matter all to well. There is no reason to ever harass someone - let alone a complete stranger - and though it might be a lot more tame than what was dished out by schoolyard bullies, I too feel that comments like these fall squarely under the heading of bullying. <br /><br />For a very substantial part of my life, up until about two years ago, to be precise, a comment like this would have crushed me. Even if I knew what the person said was factually inaccurate and completely spiteful for no reason, it still would have eaten away at my psyche for days (or longer). As my 20s have wound down (I'll be 30 next July) however and I've grown more confident, these kinds of comments no longer hurt me in the same way, but they do still bother me greatly in the sense that there are people out there issuing them at friendly, lovely folks like us. This will never change, no matter how thick my skin may grow. Wrong is wrong and there's no excusing it. <br /><br />Please know that if anyone ever bullies or bothers you online or off (as best I can help from this side of the 49th), I am there for you and have your back completely. You are an awesome, intelligent, vivacious, beautiful, endlessly stylish, super cool woman and I feel so blessed to have you as a friend. <br /><br />Truly, thank you so very much,<br />♥ Jessica <br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-82097258547233469252013-11-13T17:11:14.773-08:002013-11-13T17:11:14.773-08:00Thank you so much, my sweet friend. I love that th...Thank you so much, my sweet friend. I love that the older I get, the easier a time I have accepting myself and my (physical) appearance - flaws and all, as well as letting harsh comments like these roll off my back. That isn't to say that they don't affect me in the moment, but I'm better able to shrug them off than ever before and I hope that my skin will only continue to thicken in that regard as I get older still<br /><br />Thank you again from my heart,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23323784247312267822013-11-13T16:52:32.252-08:002013-11-13T16:52:32.252-08:00Wonderfully put, my friend! It can really be a str...Wonderfully put, my friend! It can really be a struggle to deal with this sometimes, but as you pointed out it's about accepting who you are and being happy with it no matter what anyone thinks. Happy Wednesday wishes!Inkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264071644082664358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-44085755579457449742013-11-13T14:47:25.591-08:002013-11-13T14:47:25.591-08:00Ha. I officially calmed down enough to comment her...Ha. I officially calmed down enough to comment here... ish. Bullying incites a crazy fury in me, and this really made me mad because you are such a sweetheart. I was bullied a lot as a child, both in school and at home (luckily my mom finally dtmfa). Sure I wish that weren't the case, but you know what? Part of me wouldn't change anything, because it made me stop wanting to be anything other than myself. There's two ways you can react to cruelty - you can let it hurt you, or you can say "aaand you're wrong, because I'm me, and I'm awesome." Belittling other people, trying to hurt their self esteem, only exposes their own rotten insecurity. Whoever said that must not actually read your blog much, or at least your words, for they should have already known you are the latter person. You are absolutely unstoppable! <br /><br />This was incredibly inspiring to read, for it also served as an example of how to handle that situation with poise. While we both think the same thing in terms of being true to yourself - you handle meanness waaay better than I do. (Me: if anyone throw insults my way, I'll laugh in their face and tell them to **** off, because I'm way more fabulous than they'll ever be.) Errrr yeah, every time. Your eloquence and composure... certainly more graceful than flippant arrogance and obscenities. So thank you, as always, for being such a smashing role model. It means the world <3<br /><br />xo SaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000365150377550547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62932964055452717882013-11-13T14:40:09.697-08:002013-11-13T14:40:09.697-08:00Hello!
We already touched on this subject on Inst...Hello!<br /><br />We already touched on this subject on Instagram but thought I'd add a bit more here too.<br /><br />I really don't understand these 'fashion police' types...it's bad enough that they exist in modern day fashion but one of the whole reasons I love vintage is because I don't want to feel like I have to follow trends or rules. It takes the fun out of fashion & why should we be told how a particular style should look like?<br /><br />There is no uniqueness & no joy in feeling like you have to abide by set styles just because they are relevant to that particular era. Did this said anon commenter expect you to smear gravy browning on your legs & draw black lines up them too just to you-know be 'authentic'? More importantly...do they? Because heck if you're going to dish out comments like that then I hope they do!<br /><br />Dress how you want to dress & take joy in wearing the things you love :)<br /><br />Hellcandyhttp://www.hellcandy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-60654554694645738102013-11-13T14:36:06.996-08:002013-11-13T14:36:06.996-08:00That is what I love about you, Jessica, your thoug...That is what I love about you, Jessica, your thoughtfulness to all who visit you.<br /><br />Thanks bunches!!!<br /><br />♥HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19436700533494125592013-11-13T13:13:14.795-08:002013-11-13T13:13:14.795-08:00My dear friend Hope, thank you very much for your ...My dear friend Hope, thank you very much for your tremendously lovely, uplifting comment. You are not a "small-fry", you are every bit as important in my eyes as any other blogger, be they well known or not. I do not distinguish between lesser and better known blog when it comes to those who so sweetly leave comments for me here on my own site. I appreciate, treasure, and look forward to frequently connecting with all of my blogging friends, whether they're household names, just getting started with their sites, part time bloggers, full time bloggers, or anything in between. <br /><br />You're the bee's knees, too - and please don't ever forget it! <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84100484654082033582013-11-13T13:09:35.899-08:002013-11-13T13:09:35.899-08:00oh how beautiful you look again, red and blue is o...oh how beautiful you look again, red and blue is one of my all time favorite color combos, and you are brighter as the sun here, also lovin the snood. And to this anonymous comment, argh i hate people like that, i mean if they would have at least the balls to leave a comment with their name/account this is so cowardly!! and well also i think if you have nothing nice to say say nothing. i don´t think i could have respond so patient and polite, you are really a beautiful person from inside and outside! never let anybody put you down!<br />love and kiss,mary<br />http://www.maryloucinnamon.com/Monsterchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418938515760517614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4316851958943746652013-11-13T12:34:34.115-08:002013-11-13T12:34:34.115-08:00Dear Jessica,
First, I want to say that you are o...Dear Jessica,<br /><br />First, I want to say that you are one of the nicest and loveliest people I have met through blogging. You could easily brush over comments from small-fries like me, and choose rather to focus on the bloggers with large followings; however, insignificant as I am you still find time to write cheerful, friendly comments on my blog. Each time I get a comment from you, you brighten my day. I love your optimism.<br /><br />Secondly, I admire you for wearing what you like. The way you mix decades of fashions is an inspirational. It shows that even if one cannot afford clothing to carry off the exact look of a particular decade, vintage clothing can easily be worn by anyone who loves it.<br /><br />You are the TOPS, my dearest Jessica!<br /><br />Hugs, <br />HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-82527674799293855492013-11-13T11:06:44.192-08:002013-11-13T11:06:44.192-08:00Thank you deeply, honey. There was a time - a long...Thank you deeply, honey. There was a time - a long time, actually - in my life when something like this would have burrowed into my head and stayed there, eating away at my (fragile at the best of times) self esteem and view of myself, but I can sincerely say that (in the case of this particular comment at least) that didn't happen here. I wasn't happy about the comment, but I didn't lose any sleep over it. That really marks a big turning point for me, because (again) when I was younger and less secure with who I was and how I looked, something like that would have brought me to tears instantly. One of the perks of getting older is developing a thicker skin, and I'm very grateful that such is the case. Not caring what other people think of you is incredibly liberating.<br /><br />I think you could definitely pull of a snood! They are just so much fun to wear! My friend Stephanie Lynn recently posted a Youtube video she mad one her blog with a tip for wearing snoods with shorter hairstyles that you might find useful. Here's the link: http://star-spangledheart.blogspot.ca/2013/10/youtube-snoods-for-short-fine-hair.html<br /><br />Thank you again so much, Kate, you're a dear friend.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-82162790157263966782013-11-13T10:51:11.166-08:002013-11-13T10:51:11.166-08:00That is a deeply beautiful, touching comment, Laur...That is a deeply beautiful, touching comment, Lauren, thank you very much. I use that term (vintage fusion) sometimes, too - I think it really applies to many of us who swirl different elements and/or decades together to create our fabulous one of a kind looks. <br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51625558105427628532013-11-13T10:43:02.525-08:002013-11-13T10:43:02.525-08:00People are always judging other people and an unfo...People are always judging other people and an unfortunate side effect of the internet anonymity is that people feel more comfortable to speak their mind without the possibility of confrontation. It's hard to ignore mean or hurtful comments, but its important that if you let it affect you, you allow it to affect you in a positive manner. You, Jessica, are a knockout and totally pull off each and every look you share with us. Don't listen to the mean people out there, they suck and you rock.<br /><br />Deborah<br /><a href="http://hellcat-vintage.com" rel="nofollow">Hellcat Vintage</a>Deborahhttp://hellcat-vintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68464985348573896682013-11-13T10:01:47.071-08:002013-11-13T10:01:47.071-08:00I am sorry that you received such a comment, it is...I am sorry that you received such a comment, it is so rude and unnecessary. I sometimes think people who write things like that cannot be very happy or secure in their own lives because surely if they were they would be too busy to bother writing such rubbish. Try not to let it get stuck in your head, I know that is easier said then done but they really don't deserve any more space in your brain or your time and energy. I think you handled it very well and hopefully the person will read your comment and this post and maybe stop and think a little. There should be no judging of people's style or of their blog posts. If you like them, keep reading, follow and maybe interact. If you don't, just don't click back on their blog, it is very easy. <br /><br />I really like this outfit, the print on the dress is so pretty and the brooch is great. The snood looks lovely, your hair fills it out so well. My hair has just got to shoulder length, do you think I could wear one? Maybe you could do some kind of 'how to rock a snood' post one day!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.com