tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post8472021042060124826..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Nautical by natureWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-11779301500752400212016-09-07T18:13:39.791-07:002016-09-07T18:13:39.791-07:00What a wonderfully lovely comment, dear Kate. Than...What a wonderfully lovely comment, dear Kate. Thank you so much! I really have to give it to Freddie when it comes to the colouring process they use with their denim. I've had this pair of overalls/dungarees for some five years now, worn them dozens of times, washed them frequently, and they're still dark, crisply hued and really haven't faded much at all. Another point in favour of why they make such great fashion investment pieces. :)<br /><br />Oodles of hugs from the road,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-61787054012342272602016-09-07T14:40:17.723-07:002016-09-07T14:40:17.723-07:00This is such a great look! You have taken a casual...This is such a great look! You have taken a casual outfit up to the next level with your styling and accessorising. I really like the Freddie's overalls, the denim is a lovely colour. Great photos and I like how the colours in the flower bed are reflected in your outfit. Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80225058306045313832016-08-31T05:04:11.445-07:002016-08-31T05:04:11.445-07:00That is wonderfully kind of you to say, sweet Sann...That is wonderfully kind of you to say, sweet Sanne. Thank you so much! It was a blast pairing these two styles together. I'm wondering now, what other distinct look might jive with a nautical theme? Could full on wild west meet the ocean? Or how about an alpine ski + seafaring ensemble? Only experimentation will tell! :)<br /><br />I'm touched that you noticed my charm bracelet. Thank you for doing so. As I continue to make time for crafting again (at long, lonnnngggg last!), I definitely plan to weave jewelry making into that fold once more, too. It's something I've been doing since I was quite young and that I really enjoy (my other two biggest crafting passions are scrapbooking + card making, and cross stitching). <br /><br />How exciting that you've been doing a lot of sailing lately. I hope that you had a splendid time on the open waters. <br /><br />Tons of hugs + happy summer-into-autumn wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17414979886833975502016-08-31T04:08:27.487-07:002016-08-31T04:08:27.487-07:00If anyone can mix two or more styles with success,...If anyone can mix two or more styles with success, it's you, my dear. I love the nautical look, but never wear it myself, I really don't know why. And in fact I have been sailing a lot, ha. :) You look so fresh here, and even the background flowers match (red and blue, thanks to Tony). I noticed your charm bracelet and smiled when I read that you have made it yourself, so lovely. Have a nice day, dear. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21651201231237442292016-08-29T17:27:04.853-07:002016-08-29T17:27:04.853-07:00Thank you very much, darling gal. I hope that you&...Thank you very much, darling gal. I hope that you've been having a sunny, fantastic summer. <br /><br />Big hugs & happy end of August/start of September wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72819420080235726102016-08-27T21:23:06.553-07:002016-08-27T21:23:06.553-07:00You look so cute!!You look so cute!!Kristina Uriegas-Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701796970448002243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-9470940653201279252016-08-26T15:40:01.589-07:002016-08-26T15:40:01.589-07:00Thank you kindly, honey. They are quite comfortabl...Thank you kindly, honey. They are quite comfortable for sure, which says a lot about the expert tailing that Freddies of Pinewood employs, as there is virtually no stretch to this denim (as with most of their denim offerings). There have been times when I've worn these overalls for 14+ hours and been as comfy in them at the end of the day as at the very start. I highly, highly recommend them if you're ever looking for a thoroughly vintage looking pair of your own.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs & happy Friday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64751257372118660172016-08-26T15:36:24.796-07:002016-08-26T15:36:24.796-07:00Thank you sweetly, my lovely friend. It's awes...Thank you sweetly, my lovely friend. It's awesome that we're both fans of overalls. You definitely look fantastic in yours as well.<br /><br />Many sincere thanks as well for all of your fantastic recent blog comments. I'll be popping by to catch on your latest posts in the very near future, too.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85079628858593570402016-08-25T20:08:07.323-07:002016-08-25T20:08:07.323-07:00What a lovely outfit! Those overalls are wonderful...What a lovely outfit! Those overalls are wonderful, and look like they would be so comfortable too. Perfect blend of nautical and land girl. :)<br /><a href="http://www.theartyologist.com" rel="nofollow">The Artyologist</a>Nicolehttp://www.theartyologist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34908344294206248982016-08-25T13:59:23.615-07:002016-08-25T13:59:23.615-07:00As you well know, I love overalls so this look is ...As you well know, I love overalls so this look is right up my alley.<br />The nautical accessories are so cute and I love all the attention paid to the details.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66218552887529282422016-08-23T09:44:18.768-07:002016-08-23T09:44:18.768-07:00Thank you sweetly, my lovely friend. Though your a...Thank you sweetly, my lovely friend. Though your average 21st century dresser might not see them as such, I definitely see overalls as being on the more causal side of things and really like that they can help me out on the style front in that regard. I just live in this pair of Freddies ones, which I've had for some five or so years now, and am especially grateful to them for how very, very well they hold up at the dog park, where Annie and her energetic friends definitely put them through their paces. :)<br /><br />Definitely! Pears rock on all counts. My figure is hourglass with a wee bit of pear-ness and I've never minded it in the slightest. Curves jive so very well with most of the 40s, 50s and very early 60s styles that I adore, so I say, bring them on! :)<br /><br />Tons of hugs, sincere thanks for all of your great recent blog comments, and happy last stretch of August wishes coming your way,<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2577394334915710622016-08-23T02:04:29.700-07:002016-08-23T02:04:29.700-07:00Overall on the overalls (pun well intended): I lov...Overall on the overalls (pun well intended): I love this look.<br />To some extent it looks like a lay-back everyday wear, but I have seen overalls going as far as being the essential part of an outstandingly posh looks, so I say: they are versatile, they are comfortable, and they do make feminine figure more.. curvaceous, right? (I, for one, have nothing against pears: both as a fruit and as a female figure type):)<br /><br />You rock this look.<br />Flowers behind you look great, too. Nice choice of the background scenery.<br /><br />MarijaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84381525741414207332016-08-21T07:57:05.536-07:002016-08-21T07:57:05.536-07:00That's really sweet of you to say, honey. Than...That's really sweet of you to say, honey. Thank you very much! Inkabilly's scarves are just delightful. They're an especially nice length for tying around one's neck, classic mid-century style.<br /><br />Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-77216456696009256062016-08-21T02:43:01.890-07:002016-08-21T02:43:01.890-07:00I love love love nautical looks and this outfit su...I love love love nautical looks and this outfit suits you so well!<br />As always, all the little details really add that certain something to your outfit - simply amazing.<br /><br />Many hugs,<br />SandraSandrahttp://www.retrocat.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85256512862824972652016-08-20T19:06:35.129-07:002016-08-20T19:06:35.129-07:00Well you melded farmgirl and sailor girl perfectly...Well you melded farmgirl and sailor girl perfectly! I just love that headscarf and how you wear it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211556085042300328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43936062495252248272016-08-19T13:05:19.336-07:002016-08-19T13:05:19.336-07:00Thank you sweetly, my lovely friend. Same here! Th...Thank you sweetly, my lovely friend. Same here! There are so many ways to play around with this combination. It can be everything from nautical to patriotic to Christmassy, and plenty of other styles as well.<br /><br />I hope that you guys are doing great and enjoying a sunny, wonderful summer.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69337635049726937322016-08-19T12:56:54.434-07:002016-08-19T12:56:54.434-07:00Puns are always more than welcome around these par...Puns are always more than welcome around these parts - they're a firm favourite of mine and are always appreciated. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your lovely comment. It's great that you were able to turn a broken brooch into a pendant. That's a wonderful make do and mend sort of approach that you just know our foremothers would have appreciated. <br /><br />Many hugs & happy weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51233723270764196002016-08-19T12:55:15.302-07:002016-08-19T12:55:15.302-07:00Thank you very much, sweet dear. It's lovely t...Thank you very much, sweet dear. It's lovely to hear from you again. I hope that you're doing great and enjoying a sunny, fun filled summer.<br /><br />Big hugs coming your way,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-26097429380578755192016-08-19T12:52:08.756-07:002016-08-19T12:52:08.756-07:00Very good point, my dear. I certainly see that her...Very good point, my dear. I certainly see that here, too, and really appreciate you bringing up that important element of WW2 history. <br /><br />Many hugs & happy weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63187936554742110942016-08-19T12:48:27.764-07:002016-08-19T12:48:27.764-07:00Thank you sweetly, darling gal. They definitely ar...Thank you sweetly, darling gal. They definitely are! I often wear these overalls for long days of activities such as yard saling, road trip driving, or fishing (technically me accompanying Tony while he fishes, as I myself don't fish). They're remarkably durable, wonderfully comfy, and just plain fun, to boot. :)<br /><br />Big hugs & many heartfelt thanks for all of your fantastic blog comments this week,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68573625986253686802016-08-19T12:44:03.260-07:002016-08-19T12:44:03.260-07:00They are just the best! I honestly consider each i...They are just the best! I honestly consider each item that I own from Freddies to be some of the most wonderful investments I've ever made in my wardrobe. In terms of cost per wear, I'd say only certain shoes, pieces of jewelry, and winter coats come even close the volume that I get out my overalls (and FOP jeans). I'm sure these old school style overalls would look awesome on you and that you would style them in such fresh, inspiring ways.<br /><br />Big hugs & joyful Friday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55156762045103608222016-08-19T12:42:04.408-07:002016-08-19T12:42:04.408-07:00Hi CJ, thank you very much for your comment. It...Hi CJ, thank you very much for your comment. It's great to "met" you. :) I definitely agree that back in the 40s, it would have been a bit strange to see earrings of this nature worn with a utilitarian garment like overalls, but thankfully these days we can mix and match style elements to our heart's content when centering a "just for fashion" look around this classic garment. <br /><br />Wishing you a fantastic weekend,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10586514149652686252016-08-19T12:33:29.153-07:002016-08-19T12:33:29.153-07:00That fits the bill for sure, too - and I bet that ...That fits the bill for sure, too - and I bet that my angler husband would enjoy the term as well. :)<br /><br />Very much so. Good eye! Freddies of Pinewood intentionally styled their classic overalls (see here) after similar 1940s WW2 war worker and Land Girl type styles, and indeed, they're cut in much more of a vintage way (and the fabric has virtually no stretch to it, unlike a lot of modern denim). <br /><br />I hope that you're able to make that dream come true. I think that living near the water is something just about all of us benefit from. It isn't always possible (I've not always lived close to a lake or the ocean myself), but it's certainly worth striving for.<br /><br />Many hugs & thanks for your great comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-27865131232280919832016-08-19T12:26:19.741-07:002016-08-19T12:26:19.741-07:00Thank you sweetly, lovely Liz. I really dig Inkabi...Thank you sweetly, lovely Liz. I really dig Inkabilly's offerings. They're fun, vibrant, well made, and bursting with mid-century inspired charm. I'm happy to have been able to introduce you to this fun company.<br /><br />Big hug & fab Friday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34571133485647560412016-08-19T12:18:13.464-07:002016-08-19T12:18:13.464-07:00Ooohhh, they really do. I love that concept, Hope,...Ooohhh, they really do. I love that concept, Hope, thank you very much for suggesting it. Tucked away in my inspiration file now and hopefully I can put something together one day that ticks off both of those boxes. :)<br /><br />I definitely hear you there. It's a blessing to have numerous lakes around, for sure, but sometimes I do really yearn for the ocean, too (I was born a stone's throw from the Pacific and am certain that factors in for me). I really hope that you guys are able to make it back to the ocean soon, especially if it's your very favourite place on the planet. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & happy weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com