What I'm Wearing - The 60s Flip & Yellow Tights

- What I'm Wearing -

Jean Skirt - Made by Me

Cream Turtleneck - J.C.Penny

Black Pumps - Connie {Famous Footwear}

Yellow Tights - c/o We Love Colors

Brown Knee-High Socks - Kohl's

Pearl Earrings - Gift

Last night I curled my hair with pin curls {for the very first time!} and they turned out wonderful!!! I was feeling very 1960s this morning and decided to do the flip. =) I LOVED it! I felt very Laura Petrie all day. =)

I also tried something new today. Wearing tights with knee-high socks. It seams to be a trend for this winter, as I have seen several fashion bloggers doing this look. Another new thing....yellow tights. I'm slowly bringing color to my tights this winter. Or, rather quickly I suppose. lol.

~Ashley

Feelin' Feminine Challenge {Day Three}

- What I'm Wearing -

Vintage {1950s} Baby Blue Gingham Dress - The Way We Wore {a vintage clothing store in L.A. that celebrities shop at.}  

Navy Blue Cardigan - Old Navy

Creamy Tan Belt - Christopher & Banks {years ago}

Grey Tights - J.C.Penny

Black Pumps - Connie {Famous Footwear}

Cream Flower Headband - Claire's 

Pearl Earrings - Gift

Here is my outfit for Feelin' Feminine challenge hosted by Livvy at A Daughter's Heart. I'm wearing my only real vintage dress that I own today. I bought the dress while I was in Los Angeles last summer from a store called, The Way We Wore. They had so many really cute dresses that I wanted to buy from the fifties, that were my size {I have a hard time finding my size}!!! The only problem was their prices. I was only able to get this one because it was 60% off. Most of their clothes range from $60 - $1,000 {and higher}, it is not a cheap store. But the quality of their pieces are amazing and look brand new! So it's definitely worth the price, if you can get them on sale like I did. ;-)


~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 7} - 1960s Inspired

-What I'm Wearing-

Brown Polka-dot Sun Dress - Made by me for my HS Graduation {seen here}

Brown Sweater - Kohl's {Hand-me-down from Gabrielle}

Pink Tights - J.C. Penny {$4.99}

Brown T-Strap Kitten Heels - Naturalizers {Don't remember it was several years ago.}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

I love this dress! The sad thing is, I had a hard time putting on my dress this morning. I'm so worried about tonight. What if I can't get it off?!? I think this means I've grown out of my dress. :( Hopefully this isn't so. As it is my favorite dress ever!! {I think.} As this dress is sleeveless I add the sweater for a more winter look. I think it brings the outfit a more 60s flair. And my hair was fixed into a relaxed {more modern} flip, aka. Mary Tyler Moore. 

Now my dear readers, I'm excited to announce that my 1960s hair tutorial is now up on Vimeo {YouTube has a 10 minute limit and the tutorial is 15 minutes long}.

1960s Hair Tutorial from Bramblewood Fashion on Vimeo.

  

Today is also the last day of Natasha's fashion week. How fast this week has flown! Thank you, Natasha for hosting this wonderful Feminine Fashion Week! :)

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 6} - Purple Dreams + Denim Skirt

-What I'm Wearing-

Light Purple Floral Top - Kohl's {$3}

Purple long-sleeve T-shirt - Kohl's {$6}

Jean Pencil Skirt - Made by me {??}

Purple Leggings - Old Navy {$5}

Black Boots - Bass Shoe Outlet {$35 - $45}

Key Watch Necklace - Maurices {$10}

Dangle{y} Earrings - Christmas Gift {J.C. Pennys}

So yesterday I cleaned my bedroom. Well, this morning I clean my sewing area. It looks a ton better now. While this afternoon I edited half of the hair tutorial. The video should be up this weekend, or on Monday. :) Also I will be posting about something exciting this Monday. :)

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 5} - Purple & Brown

-What I'm Wearing-

Purple Sweater Top - Kohl's {$9.99}

Khaki Skirt - Refashioned from IZOD Pants {Free}

Purple Tights - J.C.Penny's {$4.95}

Brown Boots - Target {$15 after gift card ;-)}

Necklace - Christmas Gift {My sister, Hanne-col made it.}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

I find it hard to believe that today is the 5th day of Natasha's fashion week. Where has the time flown?!?!

Well, today my time was spent in my room - cleaning. You know, the garbage bag kinda of cleaning. :) It was my pre-spring/After New Year's & Christmas cleaning day.

~Ashley

p.s.
I'm sorry about my upturned hem. Our iron broke and I couldn't iron my skirt.

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 4} - Country Girl with a City Twist

-What I'm Wearing-

Red Corduroy Shirt - Eddie Bauer Outlet {$15}

Jean Skirt - Made by me {"Route 66" pattern review}

Military inspired Wool Coat - Target {$17}

 Brown Boots - Target {$15 after gift card ;-)}

Red Crochet Hat - Made by my sister, Gabrielle {once again with no pattern.}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

This is what I wore for the fourth day of Natasha's fashion week. The day was spent trying to figure out how to put in the sleeves of my 1780s dress. I finally figured it out - at least I hope I did. :) I also filmed the tutorial for the 1960s hairstyle I've worn in the past two days. I'll be editing the video tonight and tomorrow. So the video should be up soon. :)

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 3} - Comfy Cozy

-What I'm Wearing-

Red T-shirt - Kohl's {$4}

Floral Skirt - Made by me {Free} (pattern review)

Black Leggings - Old Navy {$5}

Brown Belt - Maurices {$8}

Green Scarf - Target {$10}

Black Flats - Payless {$10}

Silver Dangle Earrings - Christmas Gift {I think they are from J.C. Penny (: }

Grey Fingerless Gloves - Christmas Gift {Made by my sister, Gabrielle. She didn't use any pattern.}

And once again the same 1960s hairstyle as yesterday. :) 

Today was the first day of work in the new year. It also marks the first time I wore my skirt this winter.{I sewed the skirt last winter.} I tend to wear certain clothes the first half of cold weather {Oct-Dec}, from the second half {which is now, Jan-March or April}.  It helps me from getting tired of my clothes. 

It's hard to believe that today is the third day of Natasha's Feminine Fashion Week. If you want to join in there is still time. :)

Also I'll be filming the 1960s hair tutorial sometime this week, hopefully tomorrow, or next week. :)

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 2} - Très Chic, No?

-What I'm Wearing-

Black & White Polka-dot Jacket - Kohl's {$13.80}

Cream Ruffle Tank - Gap Outlet {$8}

White Long Sleeve T-Shirt - J.C. Penny's {$6}

Jeans - J.C. Penny's {$17}

Black Flats - Payless {$10}

Black Flower Pin - Maurices {$3}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

Here it is, the second day of Natasha's fashion week. Today my inspiration was this polka-dot jacket and my 1960s hairstyle. Though, to me at least, my hair is screaming for a LBD (Little Black Dress) with a boat neckline (a.k.a Audrey Hepburn). Alas, I don't own one, or have any black fabric in my stash. I do have fabric to recreate the jumper below, that Audrey Hepburn wears in the movie Sabrina {1954}.

Oh, once I master this hairstyle I will do a tutorial for all of you. I just need raise the back more. As it doesn't look very 60s in the front. :) Here's more pictures of my hair. 

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 1} - A Little Bit of Country

-What I'm Wearing-

Blue Plaid Shirt - Kohl's {$6}

Jeans - J.C. Penny's {$17}

Brown Boots - Target {$15 after gift card ;-)}

Military inspired Wool Coat - Target {$17}

Pink Tote Purse - Maurices {$11}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

As I was thinking on where I bought everything I realized something. Everything was bought for under $20 each. Thanks to great sales, clearance racks {I LOVE these!}, and a gift card.  

This afternoon my Mom and I went shopping. At Kohl's I picked up a black & white polka-dot jacket/spring coat for $13 on the clearance racks. We also ran into the grocery store to pick up some things and I bought some supplies to fix our hair into vintage styles. Like a rattail comb, Bed Head Manipulator, and double prong clips. 

Oh, and today is the first day of Natasha's Feminine Fashion Week. =)

~Ashley

What I'm Wearing - New Years Eve

- What I'm Wearing -

Polka-Dot Dress - Made by Me (vintage 1964 pattern) {pattern review}

Pink Sweater - Old Navy

Jean Jacket - Christmas Gift (J.C.Penny)

Grey Tights - J.C.Penny

Black Flats - Payless

Pink Purse - Maurices

Heart Earrings - Maurices

Black Flower Pin - Maurices

What can I say? Today's outfit is very Valentines day. :) Maybe it's because I have something in the works for Valentines week. I will disclose all the details sometime in the New Year. Maybe even on New Years. ;-)

What are your plans for tonight? Mine is eat P.F. Chang's (carry out) for dinner. Watch movies and/or TV Shows. Light sparklers. Watch the ball drop in Times Square on the TV. And not sure what else. I'll just be hanging with my family. :)

~Ashley

CYA - Christmas Formal Dinner

Beth & Me

This past Monday night was the formal dinner. :) It was so much fun! And guess what?!?! I have pictures of my formal for all of you! I bet you are all so happy with me. lol.

The Coffee Bar....

I had peppermint hot chocolate. It was so good! Yum.

The tables, people, and servers. 

This is a delicious salad and roll that we were served first. 

The main course. Noodles with butter. Vegetables with stuff on them. Beef Burgundy. And chicken with a french name after them. :)

Chocolate Cheesecake. Yummy. 

The Piano.

Me & Laurie

My dress. :) There are chiffon flowers around the neckline (made by me). A purple glittery jacket. My dress is a solid deep purple.   

~Ashley


The first picture is taken by Carrie F. And the other pictures with me in them were taken by Beth M. All others by me. :)

What I'm Wearing - 1940s Swing Dress

- What I'm Wearing - 

Navy Blue with White Polka-dots Swing Dress - Made by me {I used the Sense & Sensibility pattern}

Pink Cardigan - Old Navy

White Tights - JCPenny

Black Pumps - Famous Footwear

Vintage looking pearl Earrings - Claire's

Flower Hair Clip - My etsy shop (here is one like mine)

Last night on a whim I decided that I would curl my hair in a 40s style. Which is why we have a third "What I'm Wearing" post for this week. When I took my hair out of the curlers (the foam ones) I tried doing a Bettie Page bang, two victory rolls on the side, and my hair rolled up in the back. But that looked very 50s on me and the victory rolls didn't turn out so well. So I just brushed my hair out and clipped a flower on the side. Eventually I want to be able to do the victory rolls. Guess I'll have to keep practicing. :) For as you know, practice makes perfect. 

As some of you know, tonight is campout/movie night at my house. This evening my two of my sisters and I are planning on watching some Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney films. Like Girl Crazy, Thoroughbreads Don't Cry, and/or Babes on Broadway. 

If you haven't already, don't forget to enter our current giveaway! 

~Ashley

What I'm Wearing - Winter Color {Color Tights}

- What I'm Wearing -

Navy Blue Cardigan - Old Navy

Navy Blue Tank - Old Navy

Jean Pencil Skirt - Made by me

Color Tights - JCPenny

Black Pumps - Famous Footwear

Earrings - JCPenny

Necklace - A Dear Friend

Beret - Kohl's 

Today I wrapped some Christmas presents with my baby sister, Abigail. We listened to Christmas music, laughed, and made paper snowflakes after putting the presents under the tree. :) Oh yes, and we had peppermint hot chocolate.  What a lovely day. What kind of day did you have?

~Ashley

What I'm Wearing - "Baby, It's Cold Outside"

- What I'm Wearing - 

Purple T-shirt - Kohl's

Floral Skirt - Made by me {Amy Butler pattern}

Purple Leggings - Old Navy

Black Snow Boots - Target

Statement Necklace - Bass Shoe Outlet

1950s Cream Flannel Coat - Made by me {B4928}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

Boy is it cold outside! My ears just about froze off while taking these pictures. It is normally not this cold, so soon. It is like 18 degrees outside. I have to come up with another plan for taking pictures during the winter. As I will freeze if I don't. :) It is also very hard to smile when the bitter cold air blows into your face. Which is why my face is cropped out in the above picture. 

I have several post ideas that I hope to do in the coming weeks. Also I've filmed a video on how to draft an A-line skirt pattern. I just have to edit it before I can upload it on YouTube. :) Today I started working on a pair of 1940s empire waist trousers, but I'm running into a little fitting trouble. Hopefully, I can figure out how to fix the problem soon. :) 

~Ashley