tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post8351419318209008612..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: A Venetian in VancouverWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53331157147592649332016-02-20T19:43:52.107-08:002016-02-20T19:43:52.107-08:00I love your top!! What a find picking that up in a...I love your top!! What a find picking that up in a thrift shop. I love the neckline and the rose detail, it's great how some modern pieces can so easily translate to vintage because that top could easily pass for being genuine vintage. I also love your Venice print skirt, it's so great how they had such a sense of fun with their clothes back in the 50s, novelty skirts really should be more of a thing these days as well. And I'm glad to hear you had such a nice time in Vancouver, I live in the suburbs of a big city and am in or right near the city most weekends so when I get the chance to visit somewhere regional I absolutely love getting away and experiencing something different, so it's no surprise that it's the same but in reverse for you. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://littlehenrylee.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">jessica - littlehenrylee.com</a>little henry leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17024952001696475133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38563815824952034682016-02-07T01:30:05.518-08:002016-02-07T01:30:05.518-08:00Great term for this sort of garment, sweet Lorena....Great term for this sort of garment, sweet Lorena. I will definitely have to weave that into my fashion vocabulary. :)<br /><br />I truly hope so - if only because it meant that finally, really and truly, I had made it to Tony's home land of Italy (total dream trip!).<br /><br />Many hugs & happy Sunday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-30108875222692663902016-02-06T13:48:28.717-08:002016-02-06T13:48:28.717-08:00I love that shirt and it reminds me of one I have,...I love that shirt and it reminds me of one I have, but have not worn in ages. <br />Your skirt is what I would call a "destination" garment. Maybe one day you can wear it in Venice...Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83295301795363147622016-02-03T16:11:20.733-08:002016-02-03T16:11:20.733-08:00My very sweet friend, it genuinely pains me to hea...My very sweet friend, it genuinely pains me to hear that you have not yet received your VSS gift. Thank you for letting me know. I will email your Santa right away and hopefully we can get some answers for you. Know that if such is not forthcoming, I will do everything I can to assign an Angel/Second Santa to you. <br /><br />Chat more soon xoxo<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66104840164668355092016-02-03T16:03:48.548-08:002016-02-03T16:03:48.548-08:00Hello my beautiful (fellow vintage novelty print a...Hello my beautiful (fellow vintage novelty print adoring) friend! Thank you so much for your splendidly lovely comment and compliments. Such skirts are amongst my favourite garments ever to wear, so chances are they'll always pop up here on my blog periodically. I adore that we share a passion for them in common and likewise always delight in seeing pieces from your own (incredible!) collection. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & joyful first week of February wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24427759403365320622016-02-03T16:01:43.094-08:002016-02-03T16:01:43.094-08:00I can fully imagine what a continual challenge tha...I can fully imagine what a continual challenge that must be, sweet Randi. Were, goodness forbid, Tony not in the picture (pun not intended), I would be most likely be going the self-portrait route, too, and am sure that things would be considerably different on the photo taking front were I doing so. I genuinely admire you and others in our midst who capture their own photos. It takes skill, gumption and dedication - big time. I always think your images are beautiful, well composed and engaging. You have a great eye! <br /><br />Many hugs & happy start of February wishes,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90407607941470609182016-02-03T15:53:07.284-08:002016-02-03T15:53:07.284-08:00Isn't it a dreamy skirt! I have to practically...Isn't it a dreamy skirt! I have to practically pinch myself sometimes when I wear it because, not only is it gorgeous unto itself, but I'd been trying to find an Italian novelty print skirt to honour Tony's homeland for many years now. My friend, who gave me this garment, knew as much and truly knocked my socks off with the thoughtfulness of her incredible gift.<br /><br />Big hugs & happy start of February wishes!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8823783263352020782016-02-03T15:49:07.982-08:002016-02-03T15:49:07.982-08:00Thank you sweetly, my dear friend. I've always...Thank you sweetly, my dear friend. I've always loved berets, but was getting by with just two (one pink, one black) until late in 2014. I invested in a few more colours then and have been living in berets ever since. They're so classic, cozy and compact, making them ideal for traveling (such as on this fun jaunt to Vancouver). <br /><br />Oodles of hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33125176328458043192016-02-03T15:47:02.005-08:002016-02-03T15:47:02.005-08:00That is a such an incredibly lovely, uplifting com...That is a such an incredibly lovely, uplifting compliment, dear Sanne. Thank you, from both of us, with all our hearts.<br /><br />Huge hugs & happy start of February wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-5601004694282485192016-02-03T13:11:18.939-08:002016-02-03T13:11:18.939-08:00Same here, big time! A great pattern is a wearable...Same here, big time! A great pattern is a wearable work of art, an instant conversation, and often (I find) a wonderful source of background happiness as one goes about their day. <br /><br />Great question! We've had people approach us and ask friendly questions such as "Are you shooting for a magazine?" or (directed at me) "Are you someone famous?", but best I can recall, we've only ever had one person approach us with even a minor degree of hostility regarding what we doing (and that was, funnily enough, in a very rural orchard setting early in 2015). Thankfully once we explained who we were and what we doing, she changed her tune and was okay with us photographing in the general vicinity of her home. I really hope that neither of us ever run into anyone who has a real (most likely totally unjustified) bone to pick about what we're doing. <br /><br />Big hugs & happy first week of February wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1788315381437068482016-02-03T13:00:49.373-08:002016-02-03T13:00:49.373-08:00Thank you ever so much, my dear friend! That's...Thank you ever so much, my dear friend! That's a great term (trav-glam) and one that I think many of us in the vintage world positively excel at!<br /><br />Please forgive both the brevity of this reply and the fact that I haven't commented on your site in recent days. We've had a lot of stressful things (we're personally okay though, I promise) going on lately from a death in the family to my computer very surprisingly dying this week on Monday (and thus I'm computer-less at the moment, just doing what I can from my phone). <br /><br />Hopefully things will be back to normal again fairly soon on the computer front (the motherboard is shot so I'll have to buy a new one, which is quite the sudden and unexpected expense, but there's simply no way around it) and I can fill you in even more then. <br /><br />Big thanks again & have a beautiful first week of February,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50096191292712042232016-02-03T11:35:19.302-08:002016-02-03T11:35:19.302-08:00What an amazing lovely combination! You really kn...What an amazing lovely combination! You really know how to wear 50s novelty skirts. They suit you so well. The belt is a perfect fit for this very lovely skirt:) How fabulous that you were able to spend some time in Vancouver:) Lovely, lovely, lovely!! I'm so thrilled to see you in novelty prints:)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21254971114612843802016-02-02T13:03:08.641-08:002016-02-02T13:03:08.641-08:00I love the simplicity of this outfit, your emphasi...I love the simplicity of this outfit, your emphasis on black really lets the wonderful design of that phenomenal skirt stand out!<br />I was just trying to brainstorm some new locations for outfit shoots. Unfortunately, there's not much in this tiny little town that I haven't already used, so I understand the appeal of a big city and its seemingly endless varieties of backdrops. Quite obviously, I do 99% of my own photography and feel quite self-conscious out in very public places with my tripod, so that limits my backdrop options as well. That said, the thought of a quiet sunlight-dappled alley and a brick wall is very appealing to me, especially after seeing Tony's gorgeous photographs!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194581745497542348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24739490258911595292016-02-01T20:36:16.126-08:002016-02-01T20:36:16.126-08:00Wow Jessica, what a beautifully styled outfit and ...Wow Jessica, what a beautifully styled outfit and everything comes together so well with that amazing skirt. xKaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111886005262624593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25321030793732608612016-01-31T02:39:16.878-08:002016-01-31T02:39:16.878-08:00Gorgeous classic outfit, fabulous photos, and I lo...Gorgeous classic outfit, fabulous photos, and I love the beret at that angle on you!Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55018314304154980142016-01-30T06:53:14.347-08:002016-01-30T06:53:14.347-08:00PS: I've forgotten to send you an e-mail letti...PS: I've forgotten to send you an e-mail letting you know that I didn't get a gift from my VSS last Christmas. :( But I also volunteered to be backup VSS. Hugs from rainy DemarkSANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-89176691999329420972016-01-30T01:51:54.752-08:002016-01-30T01:51:54.752-08:00I adore that Venetian skirt! Pure art! And the bla...I adore that Venetian skirt! Pure art! And the black blouse is just perfect, it makes it look like a dress. The curved brick wall is especially lovely. Tony has done such a great job utilizing the lovely light, do tell him. He needs to know that what makes your blog stand out as one of the best is his fantastic photos. It would not be the same without them. And paired with your super charming and talented writing it is just the best. XOXOSANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64956789266609203832016-01-29T23:32:00.615-08:002016-01-29T23:32:00.615-08:00I always love wearing pieces of clothing that have...I always love wearing pieces of clothing that have a print that you can lose yourself in, and this skirt is just that! This particular print has me day dreaming about masquerades and mischief!<br />Cityscapes make fantastic backdrops for photos, however it can be hard to find spots that aren't too busy so you aren't getting in anyone's way. Have you ever had anyone ask you and Tony why you are taking photos? That is something I always dread about taking photos in a busy place!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.deco-darling.com/" rel="nofollow">Deco Darling</a><br />Harlow Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75117448785548592832016-01-29T22:09:10.823-08:002016-01-29T22:09:10.823-08:00Hello Jess.
This post is filled with trav-glam (tr...Hello Jess.<br />This post is filled with trav-glam (travelling in a glamorous way, that is). With your amazing skirt, one does not even need to travel - you can easily be sitting in your office booth or at your school desk, you only need to look down and (with a bit of magic of imagination, you are right there - in Venice.. or Vancouver) :)<br />Like you said it: when I'm away from one for a while, I do start to miss it strongly and think more and more at the chance to return. I one of those "two days tops" when it comes to traveling and home-absence.. but I suppose THAT is because I have been a "country bumpkin" my whole life (not counting college years, since my dorm was just a 45 minute bus commute).<br /><br />..<br />A wonderful post of a wonderful lady having good time, while braving the cold!<br />You go Jess!<br />M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19714865815286846362016-01-29T19:53:32.154-08:002016-01-29T19:53:32.154-08:00That would be officially incredible. Wow! I can sc...That would be officially incredible. Wow! I can scarcely draw a stick person (I jest, but only slightly), so unless I was using a template/stencils/some sort of easy-to-follow design, I fear my own attempts there would look very pre-school artish :D I know that such wouldn't be the case for you in the slightest though, my super talented friend. <br /><br />I hear you there big time! Save for one in December (the first of my two Christmas ensembles), this was the last sunny shot we've done and possibly also the last that was above freezing. It's been cold, windy, snowy or rainy all January and very few photos have happened as a result. I like the peacefulness of winter and how productive it tends to help me be, but I'm itching for spring's return already, too. Fingers crossed it reaches us both a whole lot sooner rather than later! <br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your great comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68905803473665707562016-01-29T19:49:50.081-08:002016-01-29T19:49:50.081-08:00Thank you sweetly, dear Kate. Great call! I defini...Thank you sweetly, dear Kate. Great call! I definitely need a copy of that classic children's tale. Thank you for the lovely suggestion. <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69911739439654223102016-01-29T19:48:00.413-08:002016-01-29T19:48:00.413-08:00Isn't it though? We might not have an abundanc...Isn't it though? We might not have an abundance of cityscapes here in our little town, but we are fortunate to have some breathtaking natural settings that make for interesting, diverse backdrops throughout the year. <br /><br />That they are - and the fact that they often go for nearly the same price as gold bricks these days doesn't help matters one iota. I really hope that you're able to find some that you adore and that don't cost an absolute arm and a leg, sweet Bonita. <br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your wonderfully nice comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-52153140001123204182016-01-29T10:09:27.364-08:002016-01-29T10:09:27.364-08:00What am amazing skirt! I need to find myself a nic...What am amazing skirt! I need to find myself a nice border print skirt, I may just have to hand paint one myself to make that quest a reality. I am totally feeling photo shoot location fatigue these days as in winter my options get even fewer than usual. I wish we lived a bit closer to Denver as you are totally right about urban settings having a whole host of different backdrops. This nice brick wall you found is always a good backdrop, I am constantly on the lookout for a big blank brink wall!Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59518244591180454692016-01-29T07:55:06.584-08:002016-01-29T07:55:06.584-08:00Absolute perfection!!!! I love the skirt the bere...Absolute perfection!!!! I love the skirt the beret and the whole look. Travel novelty skirts are a fave of mine. <br />Retro rover<br />Ps you just need a copy of M Sasek 1950s children's travel book This Is Venice tubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58054947739715427342016-01-29T04:51:25.699-08:002016-01-29T04:51:25.699-08:00What a fabulous present! The print on that skirt i...What a fabulous present! The print on that skirt is delightful. I hope that you do get to wear it in Venice one day. I was thinking that the light in these photo was amazing, so well captured by Tony. Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.com