Outfits of the Day in Weeks.

I haven't been sharing my outfits lately, so here are my latest outfits with details.

This is a quick and comfortable outfit. I just took one of my many James Dean shirts and paired it with black high waisted pants, a vintage white belt, and vintage style cardigan.

Cardigan: Thrift store, maybe paid $4.

Shirt: James Dean Gallery (Fairmount, IN), paid $13 or $15? 

Pants: Bestemor's closet. 

Belt: Bestemor's closet. 

Accessories: All of my jewelry including earrings and bracelets were passed down to me from my Mum. 

Another quick outfit - I was feeling very simple this day and was lusting after Spring to arrive. 

Cardigan: Thrift store, $2. 

Dress: Thrift store, $6. 

Shoes: Wal-Mart, $5. 

Accessories: Jewelry that was given to me for Christmas. 

This was the day of my Grandfather's birthday, and in memory of him, I wanted to go for a "Western" styled outfit since he had a love for Western films. I really loved putting this outfit together. 

Blouse: Thrift store, not sure of the amount I paid. 

Bolero: My Mum's closet, she bought this in the early 1980's when she was living in Calgary. 

Skirt: Thrift store, $6.

Accessories: Again, all jewelry was from my Mum.

James Dean's birthday outfit. Simple, yet still has that 1950's look. 

Cardigan: Thrift store, $4. 

Shirt: James Dean Gallery, $14. 

Accessories: My buttons were purchased at the James Dean Gallery and were around $1 - $4. My bracelets are from my Mum, and earrings were given to me by a friend.

Another simple outfit - super comfy. 

Shirt: Received by a friend. 

Pants: Bestemor's closet.

Accessories: Received by friends.

This is probably my favorite look so far this year. I wanted to wear all pink for Valentines Day coming up. It was an amazing early 1960's look that I always try to emulate. I felt like a mixture of early Ann-Margret, Sandra Dee in Gidget, and Elizabeth Montgomery in the early years of Bewitched. 

Shirt: Thrift store, am unsure of the price I paid. 

Pants: Bestemor's closet. 

Belt: Thrift store, $2. 

Shoes: Wal-Mart, $10. 

Accessories: Bracelet and earrings from a friend.  

My second favorite look. I went for more of a red look, the day before Valentine's Day. I wanted to try a black sash, and once I did, I loved how it reminded me of a matador. 

Shirt: Hot Topic, $15. 

Pants: Bestemor's closet. 

Accessories: Received from my Mum. 

This was my Valentine's Day outfit. I wasn't sure if I should wear pink or red, but I decided on this new-to-me dress from the early 60's. I've been dying to wear it, so I thought what better than to wear it for Valentines. 

Dress: Thrift store, $6. 

Cardigan: Thrift store, $2. 

Shoes: Wal-Mart, $5. 

Accessories: Bracelet from Icing, $2. Belt from thrift store, $2. Scarf from thrift store, $1. 

January Wedding

Yesterday I attended a wedding. I'm going to be honest and say that it was probably the worst wedding I'd ever been to. The fact that it was in January was a huge factor to why it was so horrible, but the second biggest factor was the fact that it was my cousin's wedding and I had lost touch with him, his brother, and their parents (my Aunt and Uncle) over the past couple of years. I haven't spoken to any of them in close to 3 or 4 years. There are many reasons as to why I lost touch with them, but I was extremely surprised as to why they even invited me. After going to the wedding yesterday, I am still confused as to why they invited my Mom, sister and I. I should probably also mention that it was a shotgun wedding, and my cousin really should have had a wedding next year (they only got engaged two months or three prier to the wedding).

I really wasn't expecting much from this wedding, and I was most certainly right. The room that both the wedding ceremony and reception was in, was FREEZING. You'd think that with it being January, and minus degree weather, that they'd have the heat on? The ceremony was probably the strangest one I'd ever seen...it really didn't make any sense. I had absolutely no idea who anyone was there except for my two cousins, Aunt, Uncle and my Uncle's friend so it was very uncomfortable for the first two hours. There wasn't much food to choose from (it was a buffet), but I didn't mind it. Soon after having dinner, the bride and groom cut the cake; now, maybe I haven't been to a wedding in a long time but doesn't the cutting of the cake happen later in the evening? And the dancing/music happen sporadically throughout the evening? The wedding cake literally came right after dinner - I couldn't digest my dinner before soon enough they're shoving cake down your throat. There was no music throughout dinner or half of the evening for that matter, which was a complete bummer. I always look forward to the music at a wedding...what are they gonna play...am I going to be able to request a song? Nope. Music and dancing happened towards the end of the wedding when half the people started to leave to go home. Another thing that was extremely bothersome were these attendants or workers at the place; not long after eating and having coffee, drinks, ect...they were up at your table trying to take your glasses/cups away from you. Um, I'm sorry but I might still be using that glass....I didn't even get the chance to have a cup of coffee. Everything was so backwards and just way too rushed.

Towards the beginning of January, I asked my followers on Instagram to help me choose a dress to wear to this wedding. I got so much feedback from all my followers, it was awesome. A lot of them who choose their favorite dress out of the four, were saying either #2 or #4...I decided to go with #2. It was definitely the one I loved the most, and would feel more comfortable in (which I did).

Prior to the wedding, I set my hair in my usual foam roller set, two days before. Yesterday, when I took them out, I was really disappointed with the way my hair was coming out of the rollers, and then when I brushed it out, I really hated it. No matter what I did with it; it just wasn't working for me. I didn't think I'd be able to stand it for the rest of the evening. So last minute, my sister decided to put it up for me...and even after that I still wasn't sure it I liked the way it looked. 

I wanted to keep the look simple, elegant, classic.

I paired this look with gold accessories with red accents. Almost everything you see here, belonged to my great grandmother. My dress was hers, the long black gloves were hers, the bracelet that I am wearing was hers from the 30's, the gold purse was hers, and the brooch I'm wearing (which I apologize for not getting a better picture of; but it's a monkey with ruby's for eyes) was also her's. My shoes, as I've said before are from Wal-Mart. 

These aren't the best pictures, but this was my makeup and hair. I still wasn't happy with the way my hair turned out, but it was better than what it looked like before. To be honest, I'm not even sure why I worried about my hair so much when the majority of people that were there at the wedding barely did anything to make themselves look at least the slightest bit presentable. Do people not dress up for weddings anymore? Is it a thing of the past? You wonder how you can be related to some people. 

I am actually really sorry that I even bothered attending this wedding. I've never been really close with this side of my family - I'm much more closer to my family in the States. This wedding just showed me that my Canadian family really could care less about my side of the families well being. Although my Mum, sister and I stood out, out of the all the guests there, I felt invisible. It was quite upsetting. 

Oh, and did I mention the fact that my cousin (the groom), never once came up to my Mum, sister or myself to talk to either of us. Well, neither him nor his new wife came to say, "Thanks for coming!"...nothing. Not even a glance - no eye contact at all. I might be old fashioned, but I thought that it was etiquette at a wedding for the bride and groom to go up to your table and thank you for attending? I mean, we were sitting with his parents...and were in plain site....not to mention the fact that both him and his bride walked past our table (or us for that matter), several - numerous times. 

Goes to show that you can't pick your family. Thank God for my family in the States.

Sincerely, Miss. Voodoo.

Favorite Outfits/Looks from 2014 to Present

I decided to make a post about some of my past outfits that I just adore. Since I didn't have a blog about my style back then, I thought I'd compile pictures of them.

Have a look-see at my style history. How it changed, evolved, and stayed the same or similar.

As you can see my style changes often. I always put myself together differently everyday. I like many styles. And depending on the day, it's what I feel like wearing or what I want to try differently. 

Sincerely, Miss Voodoo.

Holidayz

Another year is coming to a close, and I have a lot to be thankful for, this year. I'm not going to go into detail or anything, but I feel very lucky to be alive.

Even though the Christmas holiday is over, I want to share with all of you, my Christmas eve, and Christmas day outfits. I would have uploaded them after Christmas, but I have been busy and too tired to post, so here goes!

For Christmas eve, I didn't want to wear something too fancy because I wasn't heading out anywhere, and my family friends were arriving. I wore a simple vintage white and red stripped sweater, and black pants. I had a vintage brooch from the 1950s/1960s, that has holly on it an is a cute little bell. I had my hair done, having pin curls in my hair for three days, and accessorized it with one of my homemade Christmas hair pieces, which I showed you guys in one of my last posts.

For Christmas day, I wanted to share some of the goodies I received. I don't ask for much, because I don't like telling people to get me things, but when you have family that understand you and knows what you like, well I got spoiled. 

I finally received something from Pinup Girl Clothing, which is something I've been lusting over for a very long time!

Left to right: PUG Jenny skirt in red and chocolate brown harlequin, This Property is Condemned  soundtrack with Natalie Wood, four lovely paintings which my sister painted for me of Ann Margret, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Natalie Wood, and then finally an Elvis pillow which I have also been obsessing over for some time now. 

I couldn't wait to put my new skirt on. I wore it Christmas day, with a black v-neck, black cardigan, black flats, a vintage pink opera belt which matched perfectly, and I also have a vintage wreath brooch that has pink stones in it. For my hair, I put it up in a sort of vintage-style, and of course, put one of my hair accessories in. 

Now, I see a lot of people who review their new PUG pieces, so I figured I'd do it anyway, since I just love this skirt so damn much. 

When I put this skirt on, I was a little disappointed on the fact that it was a tiny bit too big, and sits above my hips. It's a size medium, but the last time I measured my waist I was a 28 or 29 inch, thus why I assumed it would fit snug, being that's the size for the waist on the PUG size chart for M. It's been awhile since I measured my waist, so maybe I've gone down. I just worry that the next time I try getting a PUG piece that its too tight, if I get a small instead....I guess I'll just have to go to the Pinup Girl Boutique in Burbank, Cal. and try stuff on. Not sure when I'd be able to get down to California. I suppose every piece is different. Anyway, besides the size mishap, I LOVE this skirt. It's the most beautiful skirt that I own. The color is stunning, the fabric is lovely, the pattern - oh, that harlequin!!!!!!! I just looooooooooooove it! I was also really quite happy with length of this skirt. I like that it goes a little below the knee, because in my opinion, it makes for a more authentic 1950's circle skirt. I never ever want to take this skirt off. 

I cannot wait to get me another PUG piece. I want all the Jenny's!!! I can't get over this color combo! I love that I have a lot of shirts and accessories that will go perfectly with this. I have lots of black (a heck of a lot; aka my entire wardrobe), pinks, reds, and soft whites. This skirt gets better and prettier each time I wear it. Beware: I will have many outfit's in the new year with this skirt, so keep an eye out! 

I've had a pretty good Christmas, and pretty good year. I can only hope that 2015 will be positively smashing! I have a lot to look forward to, and can only wish for the best. I've been itching to share with everyone my goals and ambitions for the new year, but that will just have to wait until the new year comes. 

See you all in 2015~ Have a happy New Years, much love.

Nan's Closet Raid

This past weekend I was at my Bestamor's place (Bestamor is Norwegian for Grandma), and she was talking about how filled her closet's are of clothing that she doesn't even wear anymore - I was right there, front and center to see all the goodies. I was in my glory. I love looking through my grandmother's closet's because firstly, you never know what you're gonna find, and secondly, IT'S FREE. Nothing beats getting vintage clothing for free. Since I like to get my vintage finds for a bargain. I'm all about saving money and making sure I spend what ever money I get wisely. Every so often I will treat myself with something a little more expensive but all in all, I like the hunt for cheap vintage goodies.

I mostly go to thrift stores, where they have just about anything for super cheap prices. I don't know of any other place that you can find vintage clothing...for a good price that is. Yes, there are 'vintage' clothing stores around, but every time I find myself in one, I go berserk with the ludicrous prices on things that aren't in that good of condition and should be a lower price. That is why I search for my vintage clothing at my local thrift stores, where they have good deals and even better prices. The hunt for the clothing is what I thrive for...it's butt loads of fun! People are always asking me where I get my clothing from, and I always say, thrift stores; they're all one of a kind purchases!

A lot of the time when you find clothing from the 30s, 40s, or 50s you never truly know if it will fit properly because women were differently shaped back in those days, but I find that when I get my clothing from family members that are from those times, they fit just right! Almost all of my great grandmother's dresses from the 30s that were passed down to me, fit like an absolute glove. But, back to my Bestamor, the majority of clothing she gave me from the 50s or 60s again, fit me perfectly.

I'm not posting all of the items of clothing she gave me, just my favorites that she did.

My first ensemble: I received this skirt from her, which was one of the many she gave me, but it's my favorite and most unique! It reminds me of the 1940s, but I believe it may be from the late 1960s.
The top I got a thrift store and is hand knitted from the 1950s. I like to pair this top with many outfits because it fits so well with many skirts.
The white belt I also got a thrift store and is from the late 1950s. My shoes are from Wal-Mart(not even sorry), and I got them for $5!!

This thing has pockets!!!!

My second ensemble: Is a light pink two piece pleated skirt and shirt that are a full outfit pairing. This has got to be my favorite outfit. The skirt fits perfectly, the shirt is a little big because my Bestamor is a big breasted woman, as I am not but it suits me fine. It is from the 1950s, and is just absolutely darling. My shoes are also from Wal-Mart and I also got them for $5! 

Sorry about the bad quality and wobbly-ness of the pictures, but once I get better at this blogging thing, I'll take better photos, I promise!

My third ensemble: Is a stripped shirt from the 1950's that she gave to me. It's super comfy! The black pants are also from a thrift store - they're semi high waisted but I wear them with just about everything. 

My fourth ensemble: Is another shirt paired with the same black pants. This black and pink striped shirt is from the late 1950's to early 1960's and comes with a black string to tie around your waist. 

This is another super comfy shirt!

My fifth ensemble: Is another pairing with the black pants (sorry for the repeated pants, but I was in a rush). This red and white sweater is so lovely! It has a pocket in the front and is another comfy one - just in time for the Christmas season! I'm not sure what era this one comes from but it looks vintage all the same. 

My sixth and final ensemble: Now this is another super cute outfit. It's a one piece and is from the 1950's. It also has pockets!!! I get excited about pockets. I love this one as well! 

Those are my six favorite clothing pieces that I got from my Bestamor! She said that she may have more vintage pieces for me, but needs to search through some closet that are piled with clothes! I hope you enjoy these pieces as much as I do. A lot of these ensembles are so unique, and I can't wait to share more of my future vintage outfits with you all! Again, I apologize for my picture taking, as I was rushing and had to take the photos on a self timer. Once I get better at this blogging thing, I will have a friend take pictures for me - preferably not in my room. If you like the thrill of searching for vintage pieces or are starting out and want to find the perfect vintage garment pieces, then ask your grandparents if you can raid their closets for clothing they may not wear anymore; you never know what you may come across!!!