ModCloth

If you enjoy retro and vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories. May I recommend that you check out ModCloth. A delightful site that features independent designers, and many designs feature a retro flair. They also sell one-of-a-kind vintage pieces!

Here are some of my favorites from ModCloth.

 

  

  

  

  

Don't they have many lovely things?  What are your favorites? 

Fashion Fun and Inspiration on Polyvore :D

I've been having fun on polyvore creating fun sets. Putting together outfits, trying new things - its just like doing paper dolls! :D Here are some of my favorite ones that I did within the past few weeks. Enjoy the inspiration! And remember, try something new in your outfit today, or tomorrow? ;) May that be a new color combination, or when you go shopping try on something different from your normal choice. Be crazy, but modest!

Britain by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Glaze boots

Charming by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Big Buddha bags

Country Cozy by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Forever21 accessories

Preppy by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Ralph Lauren

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Forever21

Nautical by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Aeropostale

Pink & Black by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Monsoon

Stylish by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Forever21

Random Friday

I'm going to start a new thing for Fridays. It is going to be called "Random Friday" and I'll post a picture of something that inspires me, or what just makes me smile. :D I hope you all will enjoy this new series! Let me know what you think about this idea.

I recently discovered Disney's blog  and boy, does she do inspiring projects! (Yes, her name is Disney.) :D Hop over to her blog and be inspired! :D 

Ruffles and Stuff (Disney's Blog)

Inspiration from the Victorian Trading Co.

I was just browsing through the Victorian Trading Co. website the other day, and I discovered some lovely pieces! Even if they are very expensive, it is still a great site to get inspiration! :)

September Sonnet Blouse - Appearing to be a a two piece ensemble, this ruffled confection is a singular entity. I just love this blouse! It is so sweet and lady like.

Sweet Soho Shirt - Vintage lace meets tie-dye. Romantic elements flirt with bohemian trendiness and the end result: pretty. Softest cotton and lace. An unusual but cute top. I like it. :)

Embroidered Bed Jacket - Kitten-soft brushed fleece is sewn into a sweet cover-up and embroidered with pastel satin ribbons... for reading in bed, trips to the kitchen for midnight cravings, or modesty with house guests. Especially appreciated by the convalescent and popular over tank tops with jeans. A sweet little jacket.

Peaches & Cream Dress - A wispy chemise dress overlays an underslip with scalloped detail at neck that peeks demurely through the delicate embroidery. An adorable and sweet little dress. 

Juliet Dress - A baroque motif is rendered in embroidery upon the bodice of a high-waisted dress. Sewn of an ethereal chiffon that is dyed a ruddy cantaloupe hue. For when ever you want to be Juliet from "Romeo and Juliet", or any other Renaissance lady. 

Riviera Robe - A pristine cotton wrap is as airy as a June breeze. Pretty bell sleeves and side tie will encompass you with soft coolness after a shower, or swim. Wouldn't this be lovely to wear in the morning with a cup of tea and a good book?

Tasha Polizzi Bomber Jacket - Amelia Earhart would envy this flounce-sleeved leather jacket that takes this classic to a prettier place. Buttery-soft, distressed leather implies a strongwilled woman with a soft side as well. A cute, feminine leather jacket.

Poetic Pea Coat - The doublebreasted classic takes a pretty turn with romantic styling.  A lovely romantic style pea coat.

Fanciful Slippers ...for padding around the house on restful evenings when candles replace the sunlight.  Aren't these the cutest things you ever saw?!? I LOVE them! :)

Mocha Latte Dress - A subtle infusion of raspberry within the pale java hue marries with cream colored details that are ultimately beguiling. Isn't this dress a dream? So, creamy and lovely! Ah! :)

If you would like to see more lovely things, may I recommend that you check out the actual site, http://www.victoriantradingco.com/.   

An Introduction and A Bag

Hello! My name is Gabrielle Renée and I am the younger sister of Ashley Nicole. I am going to be her co-author of this blog and hope to bring you inspiration to dress modestly and femininely. I share my sister’s love for modest, feminine, fashionable clothes; however my style will often differ from hers so you will not see too much of the same… ;) At 15 years of age and a home-schooled junior in high-school, my interests are vast. They include: piano, guitar, modest and feminine dress, history, fashion design, photography, school (yes, you read that right.), writing, reading, art… In all that I do I hope to glorify God! Soli Deo Gloria!

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In the beginning of October I was suddenly inspired to sew a bag that I could use when I had to carry around all my notebooks... There was one problem in doing this- I did not have any pattern to use! So I set to making my own. ;) I am very pleased with the final result! It works perfectly! I already had plenty of scraps so I did not have to buy any fabric! ;)

For decoration I added lace and some delightful "Festive Posies". I LOVE Marie-Madeline Studio's posies!! 

Here is Ashley sporting my bag.

What I'm Wearing- Gabrielle Renee

Hello everyone! Here is my "What I'm Wearing" on November 10, 2009. 

 ~What I'm Wearing~

Skirt- Made by me

Black Sweater- Given to me

Black Shirt- Talbots

Black Belt- Ashley's, she bought it at J. C. Penny's

Country Charm

Here is a little country style inspiration. I'll warn you that most of the pieces in this set are expensive! Just enjoy the inspiration! :-)

Country Charm by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Belstaff shoes

Inspiration - 1940s

I was surfing through the Life photos on Google images and struck inspiration! There are so many inspiring images! Let me share with you some of my favorites from the 1940s.

First off, Little Boy's Clothing -

 

Woman's Fashion -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young Ladies Fashion -

 

Is there not some lovely things? I'm now full of inspiration to go down to my sewing machine and sew something 1940s or 40s inspired. =)


~Ashley