Crazy for Mad Men

I've recently began watching Mad Men after hearing nothing but good things about this retro flashback to life in the early 1960's, and what can I say, I am hooked. Besides the fact that it is a very amazing show, I am now obsessed with the fashion of the cast. The styling of the characters is impeccable as what they wear tends to resemble and amplify their personality. Here are some more modern looks with a vintage vibe so you can embody your favorite mad men character:

If you would like to replicate Peggy's sophisticated wardrobe with a more stated color palate:

Betty's more feminine, classy housewife look:

And Joan Holloway's : 

And here are some other choices that have a vintage flare and have a combination of all of the Mad Men ladies style:

Well hope you enjoyed! Have a happy Sunday everyone! 

Photo credits: Google Images, Modcloth, Oasis, Dorothy Perkins, Etsy

What's on Your Reading List?

     This morning I spent some time conjuring up a manifest of novels that I will most definitely mark on my shopping list next time I hit up the bookstore. 

 The first title that sparked my interest is called Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. The description depicts a tale of two women who divulge the frivilous details of their everyday life to one another via email in the midst of their company office, and the new internet security officer can't help but weave his way into the nooks and crannies of his fellow coworkers lives. Twist: he falls in love with one of them but doesn't know how to express his secret revelation without confessing his hidden longing.  It seems like a fresh take on the typical guy falls for girl but girl doesn't know it kind of storyline and I think that the way in which these characters communicate reminds the reader of our vast dependency on technology which has become a crutch in how we express ourselves.

My second reccommendation is called This is Where I Leave You. In short, it's about a guy troubled by the corruption of his marriage and the recent death of his father. This quirky premise seems to have an intriguing outlook on the complications of family and dysfunctional relationships, and centers around the idea of finding oneself in the wake of dire loss. 

And for my last choice I present to you a more sinister read called Await Your Reply that explores the depths of three different strangers who venture out on an escape route towards what they are looking for and also, whatever they are running from. Based on the reviews this one seems to be more of a dark thriller that will captivate your mind in an way that is unsettling in the pit of your stomach but reels you in for more at the same time. 

Just thought I'd share with you what's on my reading list and hopefully the ones I discovered will interest you as well!

Credits: Google Images

My Summer in a Nutshell

Sorry I've been M.I.A. over the past couple of months, but I'm back and I am ready to blog :) This summer has been a pretty eventful one, but it has also gone by very very fast. My sister Jessy (Serendipitous Things) took me to New York as a graduation gift. It was my first time and I absolutely fell in love with it.

Almost immediately afterwards I traveled to Washington D.C. where I was recognized for my win in a nationwide art competition, and I had the opportunity to spend a few days with my family and my boyfriend Ty experiencing the bustling city of D.C.

Other than that, I tried to spend as much time enjoying the rest of the summer with the people closest to me before I moved to Minneapolis to live with my sister and her husband while I attend college. 

It was harder leaving them behind than I imagined, because all along I've only wanted to get away and gain my own independence in a place other than what I've always known, but when the day finally came, the notion that it was actually happening threw me a little off balance. So this past week was filled with difficult goodbyes and my departure was bittersweet, but I'm also excited to begin my new college life. I will keep you posted on how that goes as well.