Friday, February 3, 2012

The First Mint of Spring


cardigan: via thrift
dress: 1960's vintage
tights: HUE
heels: via thrift

The Peter Pan collar is still tucked securely over my heart - such a timeless detail provided by this dress from the 1960's. The small, rounded collars first became known as the "Peter Pan" when fairytale character Peter Pan himself was emblematically styled in one in a 1904 film.

I think mint is fresh paired with both lighter colours and black. These thick HUE tights were $17, but have been an invaluable addition to my wardrobe, as they're cold enough to keep that winter chill of my gams.

Unfortunately, I may be taking a blogging hiatus - slowdown? - for a few weeks. Last night, (well, at four in the morning yesterday,) my landlord drunkenly tried to break into my apartment and ended up assaulting another tenant who had accidentally left his door unlocked. Because my former home is no longer safe, (sad!) I'm living out of a suitcase and couch surfing while I get all my belongings stocked in storage and find a new place.

I don't know, maybe this will become "Living Out of a Suitcase: a Style Diary." Part of personal style is creativity, right? I'm frustrated right now, but I do love to blog! What do you think? Take a little break? Keep posting (less varied) outfits?


18 comments:

Despina T. said...

lovely mint shade.matche sperfectly with you eyes.you look great in this pics :)

out of order said...

I'm sorry to hear about your home sitch! That sounds awful :(

But you look beee-utiful anyway! Best wishes on finding a new place right away!

<3Meghan

Caroline Ergy Erg said...

Such a lovely colour! Looks very cute :D
xxx

Anna said...

cute dress

Amber Rose, Laughing With Broken Eyes said...

That's... really disturbing and must have been so frightening!

I'm wishing you the best of luck finding a new place to live.

Heather Jean said...

sooo pretty! :)

kirstyb said...

love the colour of that dress x

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

OMG what a nightmare situation!! What a right nutter! You poor Doll. Best of luck finding a nice (safe) new place.

Thse traumatised and homesless- you still look a tres fabulous. This is actually one of my fav colour combos. I went to a wedding in these colours and it was spectacular!

We will be waiting patiently for you (or happy to see you wearing trash bag with a nice belt, really).

x

Báš said...

Hi darling! amazing dress :) love your blog. what about to follow each other? :))
Kisses

Bad Taste Toast said...

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about your problems with the apartment respectively with this drunk guy :-/ It's so exhausting when you live in a state of constant uneasiness. I think you don't need to make a decision about a blog hiatus, how about only posting when you feel like posting an outfit? Without advance notices about when and what and without excuses about being absent from the blog an all. Because the blog is meant to be fun for you, not a duty that puts you under (time) pressure ;)
On eof my favourite philosphers said "Everything flows." I'm sure everthing will go its way and after you've found a new and safer place to live you will feel good again.
Wishing you all the best for this project Mitzi!

By the way you look lovely in this mint dress, it's such a good colour with your hair and complexion :)

The Fashion Moodboard said...

Beautiful look! That mint color looks so pretty! I love your dress :)

Have a good weekend!
xoxo
www.thefashionmoodboard.com

Cosmia, Inflammatory Knit said...

What the?! Your landlord is nuts, that's awful! You have great suitcase-style though.

Seeking Style said...

Cute outfit! You are so pretty!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Plami said...

You're so beautiful and these colors really flatter you!

XoXo
Plami

http://www.fashionthrill.com/

his_girl_friday said...

So beautiful! I love this outfit.

Katrina said...

oh gosh thats terrible. glad you are ok. do get a hiatus if you need to. we still love you!

outfit is lovely as usual, liking the peter pan collar. do really need to own at least one xx

theyoungbridgetjones.blogspot.com

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

that dress is the best thing since slices bread!!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons

Kathy said...

I love the minty shade in your dress!
This is going to sound really random, but your face kinda resembles a mix of Adele and Zooey Deschanel ~! :D