{No need to wait for spring's return to see blooms again, just slip one of these splendidly pretty, generously sized blue organize hair flowers (which can also be used as a brooch) into your locks and you'll have even the swankiest gardens taking notice! 7.5" hair flower, $12.99 from Blue Velvet Vintage.}
{Ensure your makeup stays put no matter what kind of wet weather Old Man Winter throws your way with this lovely tube of Barry M Waterproof Mascara that features bristles that have been designed to get especially close to the root. £6.49 from Barry M.}
{Match your jewelry to your dazzling personality with this instantly eye-catching, wonderfully pretty 1950s four-strand aurora borealis crystal necklace and matching pair of clip on earrings (which could easily be used as dress, hair or shoe clips, too). $95.00 for both pieces of jewelry, from Etsy seller Bloomers & Frocks.}
{Make a grand entrance at your next soiree in this positively gorgeous 1950s blue and green strapless taffeta dress featuring a violet hued satin sash at the waist and a charming "crumb catcher" style tiered neckline. Fits up to a 35" bust/25" waist, $195.00 from etsy seller Archetype Vintage.}
{Stay toasty warm en route to any January destination with this classically elegant royal blue boucle swing coat. Measures 38" around the bust and 39" long, $50.00 from etsy seller Night of Joy Vintage.}
{Slip your evening must-have essentials in this timelessly lovely Chicastic pleated purple satin cocktail clutch featuring a rhinestone adorned flap (which is also available in a range of different colours) and free yourself from having a purse strap break up the lines of your outfit at your next fancy shindig. $21.99 from Amazon.}
{Calling to mind the pattern of certain snowflakes (or bubble wrap), these wonderfully nice light blue 1950s nylon gloves (complete with a coordinating hankie) are so beautiful, you'll want to keep them in heavy rotation the whole year through. Gloves fit a size 6.5 hand, $17.00 (for the gloves and handkerchief) from etsy seller La Glam Vintage.}
{Tuck your feet up in a pair of these splendidly fun kelly green open-toe heels, complete with charming bows on the vamps, for a look that's every bit as pretty as a perfectly wrapped present! Available in modern ladies sizes 6 and 7, $109.00 from eBay seller Bella Belle Shoes.}
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Summer might seem like a somewhat strange name to assign today's vintage fashionista, nestled as her appearance is smack dab in the polar opposite season, but there's a logic behind her moniker. You see, today, January 10th, just happens to be - what I loving refer to as - my halfer day, aka, my half birthday. In precisely six months time, I'll turn thirty years old, a point which I'm thoroughly exciting about and eagerly looking forward to.
That said, I'm not in an epic rush to way good-bye to my twenties quite yet and am happy to celebrate these last six months of that pivotal, important decade in my life. Unlike real birthdays, today doesn't involve a tasty cake (unless I decided to bake one :)), a party or any presents, though I do like to think of the very day as a kind of gift unto itself.
One's half birthday is a great time to stop and reflect on what you've achieved, experienced and enjoyed over the past six month, as well as what you hope and plan that next six have up their sleeve for you. And while it might not entail a full on fete, that doesn't mean you can't still whip out some of your favourite party attire, like our stylish girl, Summer, did, and toast the future all the same.
Before we clink glasses however, the idea of a cake is sounding mighty tempting right about now. Hmm, perhaps this half-birthday gal should make a beeline for the kitchen and whip on into existence. Christmas is behind us once more, Valentine's Day won't fall for more than a month still, and Easter is ages away, and since I rarely eat sugary treats, it seems like a good enough reason to be to indulge in one this January. Swing on by, if you fancy a slice, too. :)
Have a fabulous Friday and fun filled, sweet-as-birthday-cake-frosting weekend, my dears!
