self portraits ... after baby

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<3 Forgotten Muse

..after baby

There are entirely too many things that I lost track of during pregnancy, that I'm still trying to catch up on once again. I know sleep will never be one of them, but a girl can try.

Vintage... after baby?
Absolutely. Unpacking seven containers of vintage goodness, ranging from the 20s to the 50s was like Christmas morning. The glorious feel chiffon, rayon, and french crepe on my fingertips was a welcome change to the polished cottons I'd grown accustomed to after I'd begun to show.

I didn't share much of my pregnancy with my friends, family, or followers as it was and is sacred ground to me,  but I was 'all stomach' and fortunately I was able to chic'ly conceal the bump! .. Maybe I grew a little tired of having my stomach touched by un-invited hands. (as if the little hands and feet kicking around in my stomach  wasn't enough?)

Work... after baby?
Of course. In fact the only break I was allowed during pregnancy was a brief visit from a friend in late December.

I went back to shipping and listing just three days after I had my baby - girls gotta make a dollar, right? :)

For those of you that don't follow my shop - I'm back to listing on Etsy regularly again as I acquire new, beautiful vintage. In addition, I'm also getting my brick and mortar location (www.artemisandthescavengers.com) ready for it's one year anniversary!
Without my mom and our amazing friend, Michelle, I'd be far more 'knackered' than I am at the moment!

Body... after baby?
We're getting there.
Many of you didn't know since I ceased modeling for my own vintage shop, but I gained a ridiculous 45 pounds during my pregnancy. "Big deal" many of you say - but it was for me. Growing up a was taunted constantly for my willowy frame and my low weight. "Anorexic" "Sick" "Eat something" were all things that I heard everyday. I doubt any of us were neglected by bullies.  But regardless of what some might say about my weight, I'm forever thankful that I'm blessed with my mom's build and her metabolism.

For meals, this girl chows down on burgers, fries, and all the ice cream and pizza I can stomach - so rest assured. I can eat. But, that extra weight? - it was absolutely back breaking. On top of having my body work over time to create another little life, I had 45 pounds to deal with, and it affected by heart heath, back, and I'm still suffering from hip pain. THANKFULLY, I've shed a great deal of it, and I'm welcoming a smaller waist line back, with open arms!

Relationships... after baby?
Still working on that one. I'll let you know how it goes.

And the baby?

Hats - incoming!

Estate fresh hats!

Come n'get um!

These beauties came into my possession yesterday and it's hard parting
with them but my loss, is your gain. Literally!

A little catch up - missed goodies. for sale.

This gorgeous coat with fox collar just sold.

This gingham "Dorthy" dress is still up for grabs! So sweet!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106910012/50s-far-from-kansas-blue-and-white

Love this classic, cream mohair jacket!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106908560/70s-cozy-comfort-cream-colored-mohair

Oh where, oh where has Musie been?

As many of you may, or may not know, I have recently opened up a local business in Greensboro, North Carolina - where Forgotten Muse Vintage is based. So needless to say, it's been a busy four months!

So this happened.

My store, and myself, made the cover for Guilford Woman magazine! 

photography by Tom Wood

And inside the store, in my own vintage booth - I fight with mannequins

SO while I've been focusing on a
growing Etsy store, I hadn't had
time for my booth at the store
to live up to it's potential. So
tonight I took advantage of the
amazing fall like weather we're
having here in NC, and I priced,
tagged, steamed, organized, and
fought with mannequins to
accomplish this!

<----------------------------------------  AND THIS!

It might seem like a minor improvement to those of you just tuning in - but when you can hardly find time to sleep at night - this much organization is a mountain, not a molehill.

And what did I wear on this fine, cool 'summer' day, you might ask?

Well. Let's see!

The green jabot blouse is from Fab Gabs
The WWII navy, sailor pants are from an antique mall
The shoes are modern
The Bakelite are from various sources
and
the WWII marine pin on my hip is
another antique find.

What I wore - I'm really behind

Clearly my drive to get back into the 'world' of blogging

has hit a little snag here and there along the way but at least

the shop is brimming with beautiful new goodies! <3

My apologies for the rather dull setting of these daily ensemble photos.

I've loved this little dress since the first day it found it's way

into my clutches ;) It's gorgeous in tones of plum and and pink.

It features a wonderful drop waist with a pleated skirt

A square neckline - A fitted bodice  (skin tight!)

and two  strategically placed bows to give it a rather
Parisian designer feel. <3

The jacket? Even better.
This gorgeous little piece dates back to the early 1900s.

It's made of a super soft black velvet and lined with a cream silk. 

It's those amazing sleeves that I can't get enough of!

They feature three 'puffs' on each sleeve - honestly,

can't you see Miss Knightly rocking this coat on the 

cover of  French Vogue?

And we haven't even touched on the fabulous, stuffed  shawl collar. 

Dress from Better Dress Vintage
Coat from Adeline's Attic
Shoes are Seychelles
Earrings are from the 1920s ;)

(check out the wonderful stores listed above!)