Styling the 2013 Lumber Baron's Ball!

Marilyn Monroe photo courtesy of www.People.com

STYLING THE 2013 LUMBER BARON'S BALL!

I'm so excited to be returning as the supporting stylist this year for the Lakeshore Museum's annual Lumber Baron's Ball on October 12th, 2013 at the Watermark 920 in Muskegon (see their calendar event page here)! Some of you may remember last year, which was a total blast! The theme was wartime 1940's, and I enjoyed providing ideas and inspiration for attendees who wore attire from the WWII era. Check out the video montage I created from my coverage of last year's ball on my youtube channel!

This year, the focus is on the 1950's, and I can't wait to offer some fun fashion pins, DIY's and makeup/hair tips for those who are attending! To commemorate this fabulous decade, I've posted a picture above of my absolute favorite starlet from this era, the glamorous and wonderful Marilyn Monroe.

Are you attending the lumber baron's ball this year? Then stay with me over the next month as I tackle this amazing fashion age from start to finish. I'm beginning as I usually do, with a Pinterest board for inspiration! 

Check it out here:

Thrift Trick 1950's Pinspiration

See you soon for more 1950's fashion, hair and makeup!

Thrifting in Tennessee

THRIFTING IN TENNESSEE!

Just over a week ago, I flew to Tennessee for a little mini-vacation! I was excited to check out some local thrift in the Chattanooga area, and what I discovered were some neat items that were priced fairly consistently with what you might find in Michigan thrift store—or should I say, “Tharift Stower”? Hahah! I loved hearing the southern accents and interesting stories behind some of the items I ran across…from creepy dolls in bell glass to crazy fur hats!  Below you’ll find some items that I bought, and some that I didn’t but wanted to share with you! My prize find was the Gant Gaither signed silk Tiger dress below. It was only three dollars!!!! How epic is that tiger? Seriously? Another highlight for me was an excellent vinyl haul and some adorable purple suede Fiona booty heels.  Thanks for tuning in…see you soon for an outfit post!

I was too scared to dig through the vinyl in this row for fear that I would appreciate too much of it.





NOT a thrift item; my boyfriend's awesome monkey posing next to a vintage globe. People are scared of him apparently...but they just don't appreciate his splendor, I think.

Clockwise, from upper left hand corner: An overpriced vintage globe, recap of the outfit I put together with some $3 purple suede Fiona booty heels purchased in TN at a thrift store, the impromptu outfit I put together with a thrifted $1.50 sweater (another TN find), and my vinyl haul from the trip (probably my favorite--especially the instrumental Shaft soundtrack. SO BAD ASS!)

I had to throw in a few shots of the gorgeous spot we hiked to at Fall Creek Falls. So pretty!



This little gem was carved into the paint on the state park bathroom stall: