Fashion

gift guide: the glam girl

We all have that friend who seems to sparkle from head to toe. She loves all shiny things – diamonds, sequins, glitter, and gold. Her makeup is always on point. She’s so stylish and put together – you just wish you had access to that closet for a night or two. Like Beyonce, you’re pretty sure she just woke up like that.

Here are some great gift ideas for that glamorous girlie girl:

Gift Guide for the Glam Girl - Vim and Vintage Blog 2014

The latest Naked 3 makeup palette features 12 new shades.
This gold plated lovely necklace comes in a variety of jewel tones.
A neutral sparkly scarf can take any outfit to the next level.
This stylish hair wrap is a lovely accessory for a casual day or a night out!
Any true diva must have some gold plated makeup brushes, right?
A two toned shiny clutch is great for the holidays and beyond.

For links to these gifts, visit our gifts board on Vim & Vintage’s Pinterest page!

4 iconic 90’s fashion trends that are making a comeback

I have to admit, when I first saw that skinny jeans were back in style, my first reaction was something like “Oh hell no! I’m NEVER caving on this one!!”. Seven years later ironically, I rock skinny jeans on an almost daily basis. So many great things were a product of the 90’s, including some of the most iconic fashion trends. Trends I only imagined that would be left in the 90’s vault. Clearly, this is not the case though. Here’s 4 more that are resurfacing:

1. Overalls

In 5th-6th grade, “bibs” were my jam!! I kinda do think the ones with shorts are (somewhat) cute.

summer outfit

2. Jellies

Jelly sandals were pretty much a little girls dream. They came in all colors of the rainbow, and if you were lucky, they were sparkly too. Today’s adult jellies are more neutral, and elegantly embellished.

3. Wide Leg Pants

Around my middle school era, (mid-late 90’s) wide leg pants were the bees knees. Does anyone else out there remember the short-lived JCNO jeans trend?! Soon the wide leg was replaced with flares, but I’m seeing more and more of them now.

love her wide leg pants

wide leg jeans

4. Keds

Hey Taylor’s doing it, so it must be legit. (You can see her whole collection here.) And yes, those pair in the middle are from Kate Spade! I just wish that they had as many fun patterns and colors in ’92 for me to dive into.

taylor swift keds ad

So what’s next?? The scrunchy??! How many of these 4 would you consider revisiting? Do you think they are fads, or back again for a while?

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color story: peach + emerald

Bold emerald green matched with soft peach is both flirty and fierce! I’m loving these 2 colors together.

(It’s past my bedtime, and I’m sleepy. So instead of attempting to come up with witty captions, I’ll show you pretty pictures and your imagination can take it from there 🙂 )

Do you think these 2 colors work well together? Would you use them in an outfit or your home?

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color story: mint + beige

So 2013 is the year of Emerald according to Pantone. Instead of boring you with yet another post about it, I will introduce its distant relative, and equally as fashionable counterpart: mint. Mint is popping up everywhere, from the runway to furniture pieces.

It’s serene and refreshing. Pair it with a creamy beige or khaki! Here’s some inspiration shots….

In a sophisticated bedroom.

In a cozy living area.

Even in a kids playroom.

In fashion too.

Oh and for weddings I just love this palette!!

Here’s some minty treasures that are sure to rock your socks off:

a: seafoam green deer head – b: studded cross body in nutmeg, Vestique – c: geometric necklace, Blue Bird Lab via etsy.com – d: dipped mint hobo, Anthropologie – e: big sky rug, West Elm – f: mint fretwork pillow, Caitlin Wilson Textiles – g: ferris wheel print, The Gingham Owl via Etsy.com – h: honeycomb glass pendant shade, Urban Outfitters – i: Salt & Pepper bowls, Paulova via Etsy.com

color story: burgundy tones

Maroon. Wine. Oxblood. Raspberry. Is it just me or are these colors everywhere right now?!

Dramatic. Romantic. Passionate. Fierce.

From the streets ….

…..to the red carpet.

Awesome chunky burgundy scarf from Lulu Love’s Etsy Shop!

Julie from the fashion blog Sincerely Jules wears it well. Love these pants.

I came across this amazing DIY home dye job. I love it, but I think I will just live vicariously through her blog post.

Red has never been one of my favorite colors, so I’m not so sure if I could pull these looks off. I think my fashion sense is too neutral and “normal” What do you think? I must not be the only one that feels this way! Maybe I need to step out of my comfort zone….

Okay,okay…..here’s something I can live with – nail polish!

OPI. Going to CVS to get this ASAP.

You may ask: How does dark red look in a home? Great. Fantastic. Wonderful. But under one condition – don’t overdo it. A little goes a long way.

This red exterior door is welcoming yet sophisticated. Painting the whole house this color would clearly be another story.

Because deep reds are so bold, first buy a rug or other accessory to “try on” the color. I love this Amy Butler rug because it uses a peachy coral and a light pink to offset the red.

Lots of red items out there, here’s my faves:

1: Amy Butler Caracas Rug

2: Mitchell Gold Beverley Banquette

3: Leaping Hare Cushion from Helcat Design on Etsy.com

4: West Elm Ikat Diamond Napkin Set (NOW ON SALE!)

5: Burgundy Squirrel via Mazerandvee on Etsy.com

6: CoachMadison Dotted Op Art Wallet in Crimson

7: Zara Long Quilted Jacket (NOW ON SALE -69.99!)

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2. Jellies

3. Wide Leg Pants

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