styling. valeria sweet

styling. nicole harvell   photog. matt bell   model. valeria sweet

styling. heather lewis.

clothing: nicole harvell  mua: lex ewing  photog: john ryan flaherty

styling. cassi winfree

shot. hair. and wardrobe by myself. model cassi winfree

because, Gatsby.

. BANDWAGON .


1920s drop waist wrap dress in black

1920s printed black and cream dress [SOLD]

1920s ribbon and bead work choker

1920s emerald green gem stone clip

My Alfred Shaheen.

.YUM.

While the dress and bakelite aren't up for grabs,

two of those incredible bracelets are hand made

in Greensboro and retailed at my store, Artemis

and the Scavengers. Interested in purchasing one

directly from us via the interwebs?

Contact me!

<3

Boar and Castle - Only in Greensboro

So occasionally, I do things. 

(also, May the Fourth be with you all!)

If you remember the 1950s in Greensboro, North Carolina... then chances are, you remember the Boar and Castle. BOAR AND CASTLE sauce is still being produced in North Carolina, which makes many a die hard fan, quite happy! We sell it in my store, Artemis and the Scavengers, and with the customers - comes the stories; the glory days of the 'dark side' of the castle and true love found over soda, fries, and burgers!

(left to right. My mom. Former Radio DJ Rod Davis. Moi.)

If you're ever in the area, drop by Artemis and 
pick up a bottle of yummy Boar and Castle!

<3

Coveting

the sin of coveting
AND THE THRILL OF THE HUNT

Oh. oh. oh. The things we don't need - but we

just have to get our little, greedy paws on.

If you're an avid Etsy browser, I know you've felt it.

You're simply bored after a long day at work
Maybe you've just watched the latest episode of "Mad Men"
or a classic on AMC. Like an African cat, you're on the hunt
for treasure - that dress you saw January Jones sporting -
that hat that Katherine Hepburn had on in the last scene.

You begin your search with a simple word into the Etsy search engine.
Dress.
Trousers.
Blouse.
Bolero
Coat.
Fur.


Each world opens a gateway to infinite possibilities 

                                                                                                                      

You find yourself drowning in a sea of frocks and

frills. Of lace and velvet. Of Ruffle and buttons.

That's not define enough. You're sorting through
1980s clothing when you'd rather be in the 1930s.

Define your decade.

00s.   20s.   30s.   40s.   50s.   60s.   70s.   80s.

Still, there are too many choices.
narrow it down by color.


Is that.....is that her?
Is that the one you were dreaming of?

It is.

The one thing that makes your heart stand still.

Without hesitation you favorite her.
You click "ADD TO CART".

You go to check out.
[pause]
You hesitate.

Your finger itches... you want to buy her.

But, do you?

what holds you back?

_________________________________________________

                                                      .Tell me something. 

I have a fairly well stocked selection - and I hope to be
adding more in by the end of the week - so tell me.

Do you covet... do you want something in my store but

mayhaps your funds are low - maybe your conscience
keeps you from making the commitment?

If you're like me - you have 17 pages of goodies that
you want but 'splurging' fund enough for one or two!

I love give away's and deals just as much as the next
fashionista. SO I'm running two giveaways right now
 each of them for a store credit.

fifty bucks

For this giveaway simply find that item in my store
that sweeps your heart off of it's feet. For me it was
the dress pictured to the left *sigh* oh how I loved
thee. Maybe that item has already  sold but you want
to tell me about it anyway.

Now go below this post and comment. Tell me what it is

and  why it has to be yours!

After you do that just 'follow' this blog and link it to your friends -

everyone loves a chance to win!

A random drawing will determine the winner

Spring Fling - a new romance

Spring. Really?

Are you just around the corner?

Are you really about to bring back the flowers?

Oh. How we've missed thee.

To celebrate your impending, triumphant return, I've

complied a mash up of my favorite, floral printed items

from my little ole etsy shop. I hope they are a fitting

offering to you, Goddess of daisys and daffodils.

so many beautiful things!

*SOLD* That little two piece number? Here!
The bag? Click!
Cream colored, darling sweater? There!
That sweet, fluffy, nightgown? Mhm
That spring fling, skirt? Still for sale!

Thanks for looking - keep checking back!

Valentines Day

SAINT     VALENTINE'S     DAY
❤  ❤  ❤

Whether you love it or you hate it - it's just around the corner.
And with this 'Spring' weather - it seems that Cupid is poised -
high above the tree tops, ready to strike on the unsuspecting

loveless and single persons at any moment!

DUCK!
duck. duck. duck. duck. goose!

There's no avoiding it now, ladies. You can either accept it and

wear a bit or red or pink in a 'homage' to the day, you can go all out and get your dream date-night dress for the lovely time out with that special man in your life - OR you could just seek shelter in your bed and like a birthday that you deny having after 25, you can wait for  it to pass. Right?

However you choose to spend the day - you should do it looking

FABULOUS.

The shades and tones of pink and red are absolutely endless.

And the items! There's something fluffy, something lacy, 

something sequined, beaded, see through, warm, feathered

furry, pin-tucked, printed, brocade, ruffled, full skirted, high

waist'd, zipped, snapped, buttoned and hooked!

Even as a single lady I'm finding this upcoming holiday to be just another wonderful excuse to dress up in my favorite vintage duds!

So treat yourself.

( PICTURED BELOW IS A SMATTERING OF MY RED AND PINK OFFERINGS FROM MY OWN ETSY STORE  )