Building Up--Not Tearing Down

Today I saw my first (and I'm sure it will not be my last) negative comment on the internet. Someone had pinned a photo of me to pinterest  (in a very sweet way) and someone posted a comment saying that my outfit made me look short and pudgy and was not flattering at all. It happened to be the outfit I had just done with my trousers.

I have news for that person...I am short. I don't believe I'm pudgy, but I do believe I get to wear what I want because I like it. I know all of us girls are probably guilty of (at one time in our lives perhaps) saying Ohh, that girl should not wear that, she looks horrid, etc. But I'm super tired of women hating on women. I'm tired of people judging someone based on what they are wearing and saying they should have worn this or that to look better. I will always be short, and I don't have a huge passion for wearing super tall heels all of the time, that is my choice. If I like an outfit, I'm allowed to wear it, whether someone out there thinks its flattering or not.

Instead of tearing each other down, I wish we ladies would build each other up and encourage each other to follow our interests and be ourselves. If anything this small comment reminded me that I too need to help build my fellow woman up. To encourage my lovely friends and ladies out their in the blogosphere to keep working their style.

Just remember don't let negative comments tear you down ladies. Keep doing what you like and ignore the people who just want to tear you down.

xo,

 Em

A Good Pair Of Trousers

We had quite the lovely Saturday today. We went to Cheekwood to check out the Wild West exhibit there, and got to catch the Nashville Opera doing some all American selections, which was fantastic. Then we went and saw A Separation with our good friend Caleb who we hadn't seen in a while and then went and ate tasty food. All together a wonderful day.

I'm not sure I've shown you all my favorite pair of trousers! They're from Vivien of Holloway, and I really love them! I'm always especially interested in trying out vintage reproduction trousers and am thinking of trying out Bernie Dexter or Freddie of Pinewood next. Do any of you have a favorite? The things I'm really looking for in a trouser is a nice gap between the waist size and the hip size. Being a lady with a smaller waist but packing some hips I love vintage reproduction trousers that accommodate that. Let me know if you have any favorite brands!

50's blouse hip zipper

50's sweater hip zipper

trousers vivien of holloway

shoes steve madden

bakelite wonders on woodland 

xo,

 Em

Getting it all together

Lately lots of things have been falling into place around the Litton household. We're getting lots of furniture and finally getting a bit of art to hang about. Yesterday I found the perfect art deco dresser for us when I was out and about with Quincy of Q's Daydream Vintage. Which made me sooo completely happy, because now we can get rid of some of the plastic things we'd been storing some clothing in.

Also, found a lovely art deco chair to go with my vanity. When things are a little more put together I'll have to show you all! 

Sorry for the darkish quality of these photos. These were taken in our (messy) room right before we went to an art walk tonight in Hillsboro Village. We also went and ate at The Dog tonight for the first time, and if you're in the Nashville area and enjoy a superb loaded hot dog, that's the place for you.

blouse american aparrel
50's felt circle skirt the hip zipper
40's riding jacket the loved one
shoes jessica simpson

 I suppose you've gotten a little peek at my art deco vanity. I completely adore it. It was super cheap and in quite the disrepair. I re-finished it and put new knobs on (the ones that were on were not original and icky looking) The glass is sadly scratched pretty badly, and it seems to be from behind the glass. I was told it's un-fixable but if any of you know any tricks do tell me!

xo,

 Em

A Sneak Peek and Pinterest

Hello Lovelies,

I've been away in the far land of Alabama visiting my in-laws for the weekend.

While I'm here I wanted to let you all know I'm on Pinterest! Here so if you're on there give me a look, and I'd love to see who's out there! I'm looking for new people to follow.

Do any of you do the Pinterest thing?

Also, I wanted to share one wedding photo with you all. I know I'm taking forever getting them up, but here's a small taste.

photo credit: aaron hardin

 I hope you all have had a grand weekend!

xo,

 Mrs. Litton

The Cape

I've mentioned to you all in a previous post that while I was on my honey moon I got many a vintage treasure from The Loved One in Pasadena. Here are some of them:

I adore this cape! I've always wanted a full length cape with a hood, and this is just so perfect. I was afraid that the weather wouldn't be cold enough for me to wear it, but since our cold snap here in Tennessee I've gotten to wear some great winter things.

50's dress the loved one

sweater gift/anthropologie

vintage cape the loved one

thigh high socks american apparel

shoes nine west

This cape is another one of those things I'm not sure of the era. It's felt and lined, but no label so I assume it's hand made. Once again if any of you have suggestions throw them my way!

xo,

 Em

Inspiration: Ralph Lauren Fall 2012

I recently saw Ralph Lauren's line for the fall and just completely fell in love. Inspired by Downton Abbey, who couldn't love this amazing line! Here are some of my favorite looks:

 I'm just adoring all the tweed, jackets, adorable hats, and amazing shoes. Ahhh. Here's a few evening looks I loved:

 source

I know everybody is just longing for spring now, but I still wouldn't mind living in the chilly weather and wearing some of these amazing items.

xo,

 Em

Valentine's Day Outfit

My husband and I (it's still so crazy to say that!) had our first married Valentine's Day yesterday. We had a splendid time filled with tasty foods, lovely wine, and romantic company. It was a delightful first Valentine's Day. 

40's dress the loved one

shoes anthropologie/also the shoes i wore on my wedding day
fully fashioned stockings vintage

I've really been trying to get better at telling exactly what decade a garment is from. I know a lot of basics and can generally tell, but when it comes to late 40's/early 50's I can sometimes be stumped.

What are some good tips you all use to determine exactly what era a piece is from?

xo,

 Em