Grandparent's Day

This past Friday was my first musical performance working at my current school (and let me tell you I was a nervous mess). It was Grandparent's Day and the theme was The Grand Ol' Opry. (All of my kids did so well and I was completely proud of them) Because of the theme everybody dressed up in a very "country" kind of style. 

Even though I live in Nashville I don't own a pair of cowboy boots nor anything that screams "southern". Thankfully, the weekend before I thrifted a few items that could be styled in a more country type way, and my sweet friend Quincy let me borrow a pair of boots that went well with the dress. I felt very depression-era-cowgirl.

This lovely 30's dress was a steal for $1. It was in pretty rough condition and almost all the buttons had been cut off (I assume to put on some other garment). I soaked it several times, replaced the buttons, and mended a lot of holes. I think it came out looking pretty good (even though there are some stains I couldn't get out).

This is random but, I don't know if anyone else hosts their photos on photobucket, but I feel like it really messes with the quality of my photos and the colors. Any one else having issues with that?

30's dress estate sale

belt thrifted

shoes borrowed from Quincy

xo,

 Em

60% from The Paraders

Hey lovelies, I wanted to tell you about an amazing sale is going on at The Paraders. Rachael contacted me to let me know she will be moving to Portland and can't take all her lovely vintage with her. So, she needs your help to get rid of it! Here are the things you need to know:

-As of right now The Paraders is 60% off all items until 9/28. This will be your last chance to buy from them for a while.

-If you want to keep up with all the new changes that are going on you can follow their blog.  You can follow their new vintage-inspired line there and all the new happenings.

-On top of the 60% off, you guys get free shipping on most items by using the coupon code: SHIP6 (Most US shipping is $6, but if it's higher or an international order, it will just give you $6 off the cost).

Hope you darlings can get some good deals!

xo,
 Em

Fall Desires

Tennessee hasn't quite gotten to fall yet, but I can feel it trying to. We'll have rainy days and the high will be 75. Sadly, those days are mostly followed by a very muggy day with the high of 90.  Fall is trying to travel it's way down to see us, I just wish it would hurry along. I'm craving chilly days with thick sweater and leaves dropped all around me. I've been thinking all about the things I'll wear as soon as that chilly weather hits, so I thought I'd share a few of the items I'm longing for.

 

These knits would be just dreamy to wear on a cool fall day. I've already started collecting some lovely 30's knits, but I'm finding myself addicted and I want more. I'm hoping this months flea market I'll be able to hunt a few more down.

I'm really longing for a fedora type hat. I haven't been able to find the perfect one that fits my head and price range. Maybe I'll cross my fingers for the flea market on that one as well.

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Those are only a few of the things I'm craving for the fall. What are some of your wish list items?  

xo,
 Em

Embracing a different Era

This is an outfit I wore to my little sister Hannah's 18th birthday dinner. Oh my goodnes, my siblings need to stop growing up! It's making me feel old, hehe. 

I'm really embracing the 20's/30's style lately with my new hair cut and seriously loving it. It's nice to change it up and try new things. Now I just need to master finger waves.

I'm also having to get used to a few different silhouettes. I'm so used to a super cinched waist it's taken me a back to wear a few things that are looser and feel good in them. I've purchased a few 30's garments that I feel like a million bucks in though and I can't wait to show them to you. I'm also anticipating this month's flea market as I will have a whole new list of fun things to look for.

  

dress anthropologie (years ago)

shoes don't remember

necklace fire finch

xo,

 Em

New Hair

I finally got my hair cut yesterday! It's very different and thank goodness for that. I really needed a change, it was driving me a wee crazy not having changed it in so long. I adore the cut and can't wait to experiment with lots of 20's and 30's styles. As of right now it's in pin curls and I'm anxiously awaiting to see the results. 

The one thing I'm not looking forward to doing (only because it's going to look awkward) is finally getting all the color out of my hair. It's demi color but my hair dresser said some of it will still have to grow out (ugh) so for the next several months my color is gonna look mighty janky. At least it'll be exciting to finally see my natural color again.  

I'll try to get some good photos of it set/different styling in the near future.

xo,

 Em

Jitterbuggin'

So, I got a job teaching music to Pre K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade at a private school here in Nashville, yay! It's three days a week so I get to keep one of my other Pre K jobs, and I'm really happy about that. I'm way beyond thrilled to finally be teaching music most of my days, talk about a  breath of fresh air, it's really incredible. Today was my first day teaching and here's the outfit I wore!

 

 What could be more perfect for a first day of school than this incredible Jitterbuggin' blouse I got for my birthday? This is my first item I've ever had from Jitterbuggin' and I'm seriously in love. I had never bought anything before since it's a bit pricey for me, but I had always wanted to. The quality is really perfect, and the prints for the blouses are just too adorable! I've been wearing this one non stop since I got it. If you follow me on instagram (emmyrenee) you're probably sick of seeing me wear it. The only issue (that's not really even an issue) for me is even though I'm quite short (5'2") I have a long torso so the blouse is a bit short on me. Which is mostly not a problem as I keep it tucked in, but it does untuck pretty easily from some of my trousers. But, that's really a body issue and not the blouses fault. All around it's fabulous and I can't wait to save up for another 
 splurge item from Jitterbuggin'.

blouse jitterbuggin'
jumper bettie page
shoes nine west

xo,
 Em

Hair Styles

I'm getting my hair cut in September and I'm not quite sure what style I'm gonna go for. Here are a few lovely cuts that I've been pondering.

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I apologize I could not find original sources for the other photos.

I have had many hair cuts/colors over the years (from a platinum blond pixie to long black locks) and it's never made me nervous, after all it's just hair, right? However, this time I'm feeling a little nervous while trying to choose a style...maybe I've had one hair cut/color too long. 

What was one of your favorite hair cuts or have you been rocking the same cool 'do for years?

xo,

 Em