Drinks and dresses

I just love ModCloth! Even if I'm not buying anything I just love to browse the site for inspiration. Like this Drinks On Me Dress. It's got the cutest midcentury style print with drinks all over. And if you didin't notice, it's yellow! Just perfect for those hot!hot!hot! summer days.

The price is way out of my budget though. ;)

So, I decided to find a fabric that would have similar "feeling" and just do it myself. Browsing eBay I found this Flirty Fifties Martini fabric:

I used an early 1960's pattern and came up with this:

A nice addition to my summer wardrobe... though it's almost winter now. ;)

Vintage style party hair in 10 minutes - Vintage-kampaus 10 minuutissa

Joskus on ihanaa istua koko lauantai rullat päässä ja valmistautua illan rientoihin, mutta yhä useammin (varsinkin reissatessa) joutuu turvautumaan nk. "pikanutturaan", jonka saa kyhättyä kokoon tarpeen vaatiessa alle 10 minuutissa.
Tässä pikanutturan salaisuus:

1. Tee ponnari
2. Tupeeraa hiukset kammalla reilusti, jätä päälimmäiset hiukset suoriksi
3. Taita ponnari ylös ja kiinnitä pinneillä . Asettele pinnit limittäin vaakasuuntaan n. 10 cm leveydelle
4. Taita ponnari varovasti takaisin alas ja siloita pinta kammalla
5. Taivuta latvat ponnarin alle ja kiinnitä pinneillä samaan tapaan kuin yläosa (pinnit jää piiloon)
6. Levitä hiukset varovasti niin, ettei pään sivuille jää koloja, siloita kammalla & suihkuta hiuslakkaa
Etuhiukset:
7. Tupeeraa alta, kampaa sivuun, siloita pinta, suihkuta lakkaa
8. taivuta etuhiusten latvat piiloon etuhiusten alle, kiinnitä pinneillä
9. Lisää koristeet (kukkia, rusetti, pitsinauhaa...)

Every girl needs her own emergency hairdo that can be done in 10 minutes or less.

I usually have my hair on ponytail at home, so that’s where my emergency hairdo starts from.

On average I use 10 to 15 bobby pins for this hairdo. I like this hairdo because it doesn’t get ruined in humid weather or if I’m dancing all night.

1. Make a ponytail
2. Tease the hair on ponytail and use hairspray
3. Fold the whole ponytail up and fasten horizontally with bobby pins.
4. Fold the ponytail back downwards, use comb and hairspray to make it smooth
5. Fold the ends under the bun and fasten with bobby pins
6. If there are any gaps left, use comb and hairspray
- the last part for long bangs -
7. Tease the hair in the front, comb to one side, use hairspray
8. Fold the ends under the hair like above, use 1 or 2 bobby pins to fasten
9. Hairspray, place decorations

Tip: You can just wrap a bandanna to this hairdo the next morning and have Rosie the Riveter look for Sunday brunch.

All the way home I'll be warm...

I'm down with a cold. It had to happen, like every September since I don't know when. On my way home from the doctor's I visited a shop, just to buy some basic stuff since I knew I was spending the rest of the week home... but then I was drawn to their yarn section.

And then I got inspired.

And this is what came out of that. 

At first I was aiming for a long scarf, but when I got started I knew it had to become a vintage inspired set with a beret and this typical pull-through scarf. I'm almost ready for the winter now...

Summary in Finnish: Jouduin flunssa-aallon kouriin. Taas. Kuten joka syksy. Kotimatkalla lääkäristä poikkesin kauppaan tarkoituksena ostaa loppuviikoksi mm. ruokaa. Kuinka ollakaan harhauduin kuitenkin lankaosastolle kuumehoureissani ja jouduin Novitan syysuutuuksien viettelemäksi. Silmu lumosi minut ja kuvittelin neulovani siitä pitkän kaulahuivin. Toisin kävi. Aloitettuani ymmärsin että langasta oli tuleva vintage-tyylinen setti baskereineen ja pujotettavine huiveineen...

Mad about Mad Men

Mad Men Season 4 Episode Photos - Mad Men Season 4 Episode Photos Photo Gallery

I just finished watching Mad Men season 4, can't wait for the next one! In the meanwhile I can stay in the mood by visiting the Mad Men website and pick ideas for sewing projects from the fashion gallery. Check Fay Miller's outfits- that style would work very well in todays office.
If you're not into sewing or knitting, you can shop Mad Men ispired clothes from Banana Rebublic's Mad Men Collection.

100 years of style

What an awesome clip about clothing and dancing styles in the past 100 years in London. Specially liked the part from 30's to 60's!

Luau flip flops

My mind is already wandering on the sands of Florida, hence my latest craft project; flip flops for beach parties.

I found these plain black flip flops from Stadium for few euros. The plastic grapes I got as a gift from a dear friend who knew I've been looking for plastic fruits to decorate my shoes or fashinators.

I attached the leaves and grapes with normal sewing thread, this way I can take the decorations away some day. With plastic fruits, these babies are ready for wet parties!

Summary in finnish: Rantakausi on Suomessa jo melkein ohi, mutta en voinut vastustaa kiusausta askarrella söpöt varvastossut tulevaa reissua varten. Tossut löytyivät Stadiumista parilla eurolla ja muoviset viinirypäleet sain lahjaksi ystävältä. Koristeet kiinnitin ompelulangalla, jotta voin poistaa tai vaihtaa ne tarpeen tullen.

Knitting, anyone?

If you're into knitting and vintage, there are many great online resources for free intructions. One of the best (IMHO) is the Victoria and Albert Museum's 1940's collection.

Scarfs, hats, jumpers and so much more. Even fishnet stockings! And it's not all just for women, there are patterns (mittens, pullovers, hats...) for men too! So, if you're into vintage knitting, this is a must see.

Go ahead, knock yourself out! ;)