Houndstooth and Tweed Prints

My Vintage Vogue is an awesome website with a collection of images that chronicle fashions from the 1920's to 1960's.  I've always loved vintage fashion photography, and this site is a great resource for inspiration! The photo above titled "Race Track Fashions" by Nina Leen is from a 1958 issue of LIFE Magazine.  Check out the My Vintage Vogue blog  for more photos.

I'm totally digging the clothing in this picture. The mixed check, houndstooth and plaid prints are still in style- just check out the modern interpretations of this retro fad below!

Clockwise from top left:

Houndstooth ring from littlebrownbox on Etsy ($7)

Tweed check purse from Topshop ($36)

Alexander McQueen houndstooth check pencil dress on Net-a-porter ($1,845) 

Sequin t-shirt dress by French Connection via Figleaves ($270)

Houndstooth gloves from Michael Kors ($150)

Ashton Michael adjustable bowtie on 80's Purple ($88)

Buffalo check ruffle knit scarf by Arden B. ($19.50)

Moschino houndstooth heels via Shoewawa 

Gumdrop T-strap flats by oh DEER! on Endless ($53.70)

Plaid wool gauze dress from Lark & Wolf by Steven Alan on Urban Outfitters ($78)

Kimchi Blue vintage tweed dress from Urban Outfitters ($68)

Houndstooth ZJN satchel in winter white from Juicy Couture on Urban Minx ($450)

Houndstooth cardigan by Caroline Rose at Neiman Marcus ($395)

And Black Blacks

Before Ann posted yesterday's gorgeous all-white post, I had started working on this all-black collage. I figured it was fitting to follow up with this one today. A bit late, yes, but better late than never!

I saw this photo by Colin Simmons and just loved the simplicity. The flash reflecting on these balloons makes them look super glossy and, for some reason, extremely desirable. Don't you just want to reach out and grab 'em?

I love the idea of collecting black pieces to get an eclectic mix of items that are all vastly different but still complementary! Whether matte or high gloss, patterned or plain, textured or smooth, modern or vintage- you can't go wrong when you leverage a classic neutral.

Clockwise from top left: 

7" Do-it-yourself black Munny from Kid Robot ($25)

5" Black mosaic votive holder from H@ME (£8.85)

Pure black votive candle from 100 Candles ($1.39)

Viva black gloss wallpaper by Barbara Hulanicki from Burke Décor ($60/double roll)

Custom-built all-black bicycle from Urban Outfitters Bike Shop ($399)

Fiora black storage jars with glass lids from Heal's (£25-28)

Maura Daniel Chloe double sconce in black from Lollipop Decor ($159)

Eames House Bird, solid steel from Hive ($210)

Licorice bites candy available at various retailers (try American Spice, $3.89/lb)

19th century French antique Baroque sofa at Jayson Home & Garden

Butterfly contemporary wall clock in black lacquer from amode

White whites

That last snap of cold weather we had a week ago got me thinking about winter whites! ( I've totally skipped fall in my mind) And I stumbled on this photo of giant paper flowers from Carol Gearing's blog. Giant paper flowers is project I've attempted many times but have yet to execute a solid result.

I love the white on white! All you see is texture!

Clockwise from top left:

Origami inspired stools from Jakub Poitr Kalinowski
White birds from Middlespace's Etsy store
Light fixture/oversize accessory from Rosalie de Kruyf
Intirior photo by Emma Mitchell
On/Off magnets by Mollaspace
Cupcakes by Eloise's cupcakes on Flickr
Alpaca knit guitar by Oeuf NY
Nissan Dream Front Pavilion by Torafu Architects via Dezeen
Chanel Fashion from Knightcat