July 2017 – Frock On

ADIDAS x WE Superlative Conspiracy collaboration

What an amazing find from Melrose Trading Post! Shout out to Alisha at Sinclair Vintage.

This limited edition Adidas tracksuit is from a 2004 collaboration with WE Superlative Conspiracy, a streetwear brand born in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more about the company, WeSC.

According to this article on Malakye.com, the Director of Sports Heritage for Adidas and the Managing Director at WE are friends. It seemed a natural fit to do a design collaboration. The mixing of the two brands is perfection..featuring the Tri-Foil stripes, classic vintage color combination of brown and yellow, a reversible jacket that has a modern floral pattern. This is cool, notice the zippers on the ankles and a high waist with zippered pockets.

A blouse and sneakers were produced with this collection but I have not laid my hands on them. I love sports and fashion and this combination appealed to me…

One women’s size small is available here.

Change up your clothing to be more present in your life

I remember reading that if you want to be present in your everyday life you should change your routine. It doesn’t have to be drastic it could be brushing your teeth with you other hand or taking a different route to work. The change from auto pilot actually makes you more aware of your surroundings and what YOU are doing. This article refered to it as Inspired Living, which I Love. and it noted the added benefit of instilling creativity.

What if this same idea was applied to getting dressed? Would we be more creative, inspired and present in our day? Once a week, more if you like, do something “wild” and different in your look. What is “wild” will differ for person to person, for some it may mean trying a bold accessory or different jacket.

Intermix vest dress, Anthropologie Necklace — Statement Necklace Anthropologie, Intermix sweater vest dress

Classic Cotton Silk Sheath by Magaschoni Brown Vegan Leather Vintage Bomber Jacket

I like to add something out of the ordinary with a pattern, usually a vintage dress,

Sears Vintage Plaid Jacket Pucci Sunglasses

jacket, shoes or jewelry.

Ceramic glazed beads necklace from Slovakia, Europe

When we do something “special” or change up our outfit it feels exciting and new.

Would love to know what you tried. Carpe Diem

Flowers that won’t wilt with the heat

These floral beauties won’t let you down on the hottest of days. Add to a maxi dress and voila the world is your rose’

Large sac is made in Mexico. Great detailing on the flower, reminds me of cornhusk dolls from Europe.

Vintage sac made in Italy. Blue and white fabric lined, fantastic exterior embroidery

Hat is not wicker, made in France but felt right.

Which is your favorite?

Feel free to share your favorite pieces.

Cheers and always put your best Frock On 😉

Folk art embroidery + 1950’s sheath = Obsessed with this Dress

Discovered this treasure of a dress at the well known Melrose Trading Post market. It runs every Sunday, so if you are in the area it is definitely worth going to. Started shopping right when they opened. Gets crowded by 2:00 pm. Found this from a lovely lady at Makara’s Vintage & Collectibles, looks like she may have a store front as well.

I have always been drawn to any type of hand done work. My family being from Eastern Europe always had gorgeous embroidered items around. My Grandmother worked on pillow cases for hours. This Ayres Unlimited knit dress caught my eye because of the embroidery. Beautiful pastel flowers with yellow, pink squares and blue edging. I know many embroidery specialists are cringing at my lack of correct terminology, sorry for that..please feel free to comment, so i can learn.. Anyway it is sewn to make a folk art looking ribbon. This embroidered ribbon is sewn on the mock turtle neck, waist and running down the front of the skirt. The dress is a beautiful ivory color. Complete with a Talon Zipper! There is also a black International Ladies Garment Workers Union Tag, that was in use from 1955-63. I often wonder if these items could talk what stories they would have to tell. I image early afternoon cocktails… Cheers