tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post8694748068657597341..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: A beloved 1950s dress, two stellar Alice Hannah accessories, and wintertime serenity as far as the eye can seeWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90730428007251484412014-02-03T23:35:18.959-08:002014-02-03T23:35:18.959-08:00Hi sweet Jen, thank you for sweetly coming back to...Hi sweet Jen, thank you for sweetly coming back to chat some more about this topic. Honestly, avoiding wool, especially since I started buying my own clothes (back as a young teen), hasn't typically been that big of a problem for me, thanks to the alternatives to lambs wool that are out there (and the fact that I can usually wear wool, if it doesn't come in direct contact with my skin). My allergy to nickel is wayyy more of an issue on a day-to-day basis, because I constantly have to avoid most metal jewelry, clasps, buckles, etc unless I know for sure they're nickel-free (or else I breakout into a scary bad case of contact dermatitis that lingers for weeks usually).<br /><br />Yikes! -30 is pretty darn chilly. I hope things have warmed up for you guys a bit since (Penticton is getting its second wind on the winter weather front here this month, so no warmer temps in store for us yet).<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81115588067114969352014-02-03T19:29:00.945-08:002014-02-03T19:29:00.945-08:00That makes sense and is good to know. Allergies ca...That makes sense and is good to know. Allergies can be such an odd thing sometimes, and it has to be a little annoying to live in Canada *and* be allergic to warm, cozy woolens. It's itchy for many of us, I'm sure, but there is a big difference between that and hives! No doubt crinolines come in handy with wool as well! <br /><br />Anyhow, good to know. And I'm glad wool is not entirely off-limits for you! During those 30-below days last month, I was quite grateful for my vintage wool plaid skirts (no matter how gleefully collie hair attaches itself to them).Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233479262926672923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90412281404553641432014-02-03T17:03:18.696-08:002014-02-03T17:03:18.696-08:00So much beauty in this post! I adore your style.&l...So much beauty in this post! I adore your style.<3 Sabina Tabakovichttp://sabinatabakovic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4679964399335348272014-01-30T22:32:31.114-08:002014-01-30T22:32:31.114-08:00Those gloves are to die for!! So adorable! But you...Those gloves are to die for!! So adorable! But you, in that dress, WOW! That color looks amazing on you! And the setting in the snow… just perfect!!<br />~xoxo, CoriLynnCoriLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066746150136332439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68037699044593018862014-01-28T21:16:55.852-08:002014-01-28T21:16:55.852-08:00My gosh, you look incredible. I think this might ...My gosh, you look incredible. I think this might be my favourite of all the outfits I've ever seen you wear!Vanessahttp://www.nessbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18262812907041057962014-01-28T02:06:58.170-08:002014-01-28T02:06:58.170-08:00Hi sweet Sean, how truly beautiful that one of you...Hi sweet Sean, how truly beautiful that one of your shawls as been with you since you were a wee babe. I have one of my (pink, natch :)) baby dresses and the (also pink) little hat I wore when I was a bridesmaid for the first time (at my Aunt's wedding) shortly before my 4th birthday, but obviously neither of them have fit for a very long time. <br /><br />I adore shawls too and agree that they often get a bad rap in this day an age. It's a shame, as they're an immensely timeless and very functional, cozy piece. I hope to continue adding more (I have a couple of winter ones as well as this grey beauty) to my wardrobe as the years roll on.<br /><br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />*PS* Thank you very much for all three of your great blog comments yesterday. Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23739269081334430652014-01-27T09:07:12.099-08:002014-01-27T09:07:12.099-08:00That shawl and glove set are truly charming. I hav...That shawl and glove set are truly charming. I have a few shawls, one that was made for me as a baby that I run to all the time in the winter. Shawls may have a bad rep for being dubbed for granny's but I love them to pieces. They really are so useful. I have a pattern for a Jane Austen knits shawl with tie in the back I need to make {along with so many other things}.<br /><br />I think your dress is lovely, how wonderful there is such sentimentality in it. I have those pieces, it is a great way to keep special memories alive.seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74177063728791524122014-01-26T20:34:18.984-08:002014-01-26T20:34:18.984-08:00I feel your pain when it comes to a wool allergy! ...I feel your pain when it comes to a wool allergy! Wool is pretty much a national clothing material here with how big our sheep-based industry is, so growing up saying that you were allergic was often not received well! I seem to be growing out of it somewhat - spurred on by a gorgeous pink pure lambswool cardigan I found at a vintage market. As long as the wool is incredibly soft I am usually fine, but not always! Which is a shame because it is so very warm and also looks so beautiful! Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054451931750515916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-44582365457045415922014-01-26T04:31:51.950-08:002014-01-26T04:31:51.950-08:00I love your blog. I find myself adding posts to my...I love your blog. I find myself adding posts to my blog about the dresses and things i acquire. My blog is relatively new but I am glad to see that someone gets the same feeling I get a hen I find or wear a vintage piece. I look forward to reading your posts.Jennhttp://mylifeatomic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-30790568118618291102014-01-26T04:11:15.813-08:002014-01-26T04:11:15.813-08:00Adore those gloves! Adore those gloves! Natalie_vintage_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089063496465996399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37409989698926689372014-01-26T00:27:44.832-08:002014-01-26T00:27:44.832-08:00Thank you very much, sweet Kate, we used the same ...Thank you very much, sweet Kate, we used the same lighting setup that we employed for the nighttime Christmas shoot in Kelowna last month and we both very pleased with out the photos turned out. <br /><br />Have a beautiful Sunday,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20545307023989907842014-01-25T10:16:03.396-08:002014-01-25T10:16:03.396-08:00I find the combination of gray and red very sophis...I find the combination of gray and red very sophisticated! And your scarf, dressed on your beautiful hair, suits you very well! Your sparkling earrings add light to your sweet face...<br />In your post there is all the magic of a snowy landscape!danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188014583469599111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-73797229241024327662014-01-25T03:45:43.569-08:002014-01-25T03:45:43.569-08:00These photos are amazing, Tony has done such a gre...These photos are amazing, Tony has done such a great job here. The light is beautiful and your skin is really glowing. I am glad that your lovely dress has made an appearance, it looks to be a perfect outfit for a cold, crisp, clear winter's day.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79257491974966476652014-01-25T01:14:37.283-08:002014-01-25T01:14:37.283-08:00Oh that dress is so lovely! Red really suits you J...Oh that dress is so lovely! Red really suits you Jessica xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941403034210721208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-49402688427798038662014-01-24T23:34:58.115-08:002014-01-24T23:34:58.115-08:00That shawl is amazing! I love the colours in this ...That shawl is amazing! I love the colours in this shoot, they all contrast, but fit together, so nicely.The Loomstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11612710732061806980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63312555517747909162014-01-24T10:04:29.970-08:002014-01-24T10:04:29.970-08:00Such a divine ensemble! I love the wrap and will b...Such a divine ensemble! I love the wrap and will be bobbing over to Alice Hannah as soon as I've posted this! As for the dress - it's delicious. Should you ever wish to pass it on then I will give you my address ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-11547140077586512872014-01-24T03:01:52.636-08:002014-01-24T03:01:52.636-08:00you look so lovely! I love those gloves & the ...you look so lovely! I love those gloves & the outfit in general :)sugoi-punkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282946324799454237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-40671414777251423162014-01-23T19:03:28.331-08:002014-01-23T19:03:28.331-08:00Jessica, i already told you that, but omg... you h...Jessica, i already told you that, but omg... you have the most beautiful photos i've ever seen! The outfit and the places, i wish i was there. I love your instagram photos, make me want to go to visit every single place that you post! Bye xoLaís Pacheco - Time Tunnel Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269432398071680065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-44431495269995216772014-01-23T16:13:33.724-08:002014-01-23T16:13:33.724-08:00Simply stunning, both you and the setting. Love y...Simply stunning, both you and the setting. Love your gorgeous red dress and the shawl looks so soft and warm. Im going to have to go take a look at their products!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545023539161418817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19516415890820233292014-01-23T15:44:58.499-08:002014-01-23T15:44:58.499-08:00Miss Beta, your immensely lovely words are poetic,...Miss Beta, your immensely lovely words are poetic, heartwarming and sincerely appreciated. Thank you so very, very much! <br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29482236350153418072014-01-23T15:36:22.150-08:002014-01-23T15:36:22.150-08:00What a gorgeous outfit! There's something abou...What a gorgeous outfit! There's something about wearing red in the winter that's just really beautiful. And you're lucky to have such a great photographer for a husband!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24777034854200046972014-01-23T14:53:11.108-08:002014-01-23T14:53:11.108-08:00Hello sweet Jen, thank you very much for both of y...Hello sweet Jen, thank you very much for both of your lovely comments. I completely agree, the edging on the shawl/scarf is so romantic and old-fashioned feeling. It's 100% what drew me to that particular accessory. Oooh, why thank you, I adore that brooch, too! I'd say it's definitely in the top ten most frequently worn brooches in my collection. <br /><br />Not too nosy at all - that's a great question (and it's very thoughtful of you to keep me in mind). Typically, if a garment is lined and thus doesn't come in direct contact with my skin, I'm safe. I have some wool skirt suits and I can wear those by partnering them with hose, a blouse or other long sleeved top underneath and a scarf (and gloves) if needed to prevent the wool part from touching my skin directly (if it does, after a little while, I burst out in a bad case of itchy hives).<br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8830323207324065712014-01-23T14:49:02.017-08:002014-01-23T14:49:02.017-08:00Thank you very much, sweet Ladye! It sounds like w...Thank you very much, sweet Ladye! It sounds like we should house swap during the chilly months for a while. You head north for some made-in-Canada snow and we'll traverse south for sunshine in January (is such a thing possible? ;D). <br /><br />Big hugs!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91301032417208809582014-01-23T14:08:42.817-08:002014-01-23T14:08:42.817-08:00Dear Jessica, these photos are perfect! The natura...Dear Jessica, these photos are perfect! The natural scenario it's so magical, the colours and the outfit combine beautifully like a piece of art. The neutral colours (white, grey and black) matches perfectly the deep red in a powerful way. The dress is amazing! And really suits you. That's how you are darling, beautiful, balanced, delicate and yet powerful. :-)<br /><br />Warm hugs,<br />Miss BetaMiss Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872149521808928474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88781865806107802182014-01-23T12:51:33.045-08:002014-01-23T12:51:33.045-08:00I am the same way with outfits. Half my closet has...I am the same way with outfits. Half my closet has never been photographed even though I wear those pieces the most. Your hat is fantastic and so are the gloves! Red is such a nice color in the winter time since it really stands out in the winter backdrop. Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869878573123607655noreply@blogger.com