not sure how to put this...

my brain has pooped and i am not sure what else to write except, look at the awesome stuff i got while thrifting this friday :D i had a post planned but the film won't be developed until tomorrow, so this is a back up post. the developer dude at walgreens is... let me put it mildly, not all there....to say the least bringing in film while he is working makes me cringe...with that said...here they are...hehe

 i was super stoked to see the fabric of this dress peaking out amongst the other dresses and was even more excited that it actually fit and get this...pockets! i will always instantly love a dress more because it had pockets...who doesn't like a pocket <3

love me a wrinkly shirt :)

this was an ultimate find for me. it reminds me of a shirt my grandmother would wear and it was really exciting to see it fit too! these usually don't look good on because they are always boxy and then too big,  booyah <3

tribal designs always catch my eye and this i saw after i was already in line to checkout...i can't wait to wear it when it gets a bit more chilly.

i love opening my cupboards and seeing everything stored in pretty jars, now my trail mix is so fancy!

this might not seem very exciting but let me tell you, it is....now, whenever i am making jewerely i dont have to get up and walk to the bedroom to see what my creation looks like on...i can just sit in my chair and decide right then and there...it is really the little things that make life good, hehe

well i hope you all had a fantastic weekend and were able to find some treasures too!

xo,
cb

citybird chirps: little bits of vintage

SORRY THIS DIDN'T GO UP FRIDAY! EEK!!!


hi cuties! happy friday! as i mentioned in my last post regarding my new feature, citybird chirps, the lovely and talented, nikki is here from little bits of nikknak to talk about vintage and her new shop, which has some dynamite items! if you are interested in being a part of citybird chirps , email me! enjoy and thanks nikki for being the very first for my new feature!



Hello all! I'm Nikki from Little Bits of NikkNak! I'm a high school photography teacher, blogger, and I just opened my own vintage shop online! (Apparently I have something against free time) You can check out my shop here!

A lot of people ask...
How can I make vintage apart of my wardrobe without it looking like a costume?

• Make simple changes to vintage pieces! Many of the items in my shop have been altered to be more modern, whether its taking up hemlines, shortening sleeves, removing shoulder pads, or opening up a neckline. A lot of vintage dresses have matching belts, and that is always the first thing I take off!
• Working 1 or 2 pieces of vintage into a modern outfit is a great way to keep an outfit current and still unique! Starting simple with a vintage bag or shoes is a great way to transform your style :)
• Look for great fabrics to reuse- I have found really ugly clothes, or clothes with stains, that I have completely changed. For instance:

This was a skirt that that had spots on it. I fell in love with the giraffe print and the colors, so I cut out the good fabric and made a simple droopy tank top out of it! My favorite part about making clothes is that it is completely original. No one else will have this piece but you!

I will have handmade clothes in my shop soon, but a few favorite vintage pieces there now are:

These Marcolin Marchon sunglasses, dead stock from the 80s! I scored a few pairs my optometrist found hidden in a drawer. Only I would find a way  to shop at a Dr.s office...

This summery vintage dress, lined in delicate lace. One of my favorite finds and most repair work I have ever done, but it's beautiful

And these red heels, never worn! Fantastic find :)

Thanks for reading everyone, and a special thanks to CB for letting me have be a guest on her blog!!

If you "like" little bit vintage on facebook, you will see new items before they are even listed!


Nikki