random obsessions: bowling shoes

yesterday we took the boys bowling & i was reminded of how much i LOVE bowling shoes! i had picked up this pair (lower left) last year & i knew they would come in handy someday (although i have been seen wearing them outside the bowling alley). - the bowling alley had the CUTEST kid shoes though...i WISH i could find regular shoes that cute for the boys!

here are a few of my FAVES from the 'Bowling Shoes' category on ETSY:

{ top LEFT - available HERE from godo }

{ top RIGHT - available HERE from adVintagous }

{ bottom LEFT - available HERE from TaileyVintage }

{ bottom RIGHT - available HERE from HeathersTreasureBox }

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to see more of our bowling adventure, visit our family blog: theBLUNTtribe.

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♥rebecca

my LOOKs: green pencil, polkadots + a NEW "do"

today i wore a SUPER fun outfit (in my opinion)! it is a LOOK that really screams the styles i love. i seriously wish i could dress like this more often, it just isn't practical though for a crazy mother of 4 rowdy boys. it does make me appreciate more, the times that i DO 'dress up' & makes me plan those outfits with a bit more thought.


skirt:
green is my FAVORITE color, so this thrifted pencil skirt was an instant winner in my eyes! although, i have never been a 'high-waisted loving' girl...in fact i seemed to be more of a 'hater' of the high waist. but as of late i am starting to LOVE the look (especially the way it hides the leftover baby belly!).

blouse:
i picked up this off-white knitted blouse from TJ-Maxx last fall, but didn't get much use of it due to my increasingly growing belly this time last year. i am LOVING it now though, especially
the pleated neckline.

shoes:

these lace-up beauties were one of those 'MUST HAVES' that rarely seem to cross my path! last year while shopping for shoes for my husband at RackRoom, i spotted these & it only took a few seconds of begging to convince him i NEEDED them (a nice perk of rarely 'MUST HAVING').

necktie-bow:

this is my favorite of the necktie-bow's that i have made so far (available in my shop). i said that green is my FAVE color...well, BROWN comes in at a close 2nd. & the polka-dots just take it to seriously amazing next level!

hair-do:

yes, i did get a haircut (sorry Rach...i just HAD to!). i have been trying to grow out my hair for 4 years, only to discover that i don't like long hair on me. after looking over pictures of our past 9 years together, rich and i BOTH decided that we like short hair on me WAAAAAAAY better. so WHY was i keeping it long anymore!?!? - yesterday while at my mom's house i told her if she didn't cut it for me, than i would! so she, knowing my threat to be a serious one, went against her 'long hair is best' philosophy & cut it for me!!! i LOVE having her cut it because i can tell her EXACTLY what to do & she LISTENS! i realized that she has been cutting our (her children) hair for over 30 years & she know what i like...so WHY did i ever go to someone else for a haircut??? - needless to say, we LOVE it!!! & as soon as i see mom again, i'm gonna have her go a little shorter!

hope you enjoyed my outfit...& hope that you had a GREAT weekend!

:) rebecca

giveaway: winner

& the winner of the 3.in.1 necktie-bow GIVEAWAY is...

lolamichele
{ randomly picked by random.org }

*thanks to ALL of you that entered the giveaway!!! see more 3.in.1 necktie-bows HERE!

giveaway: 3 in 1 necktie-bow

this GIVEAWAY has ended...

in effort to promote the newest product in the LOOKs shop...I am hosting this GIVEAWAY! - these HIGHLY versatile bows are handmade [by me] from vintage neckties. - they are the perfect item to spice up your outfit [or hair]. also, they are an upcycled item, making them super ECO-FRIENDLY! - the LOOKs necktie-bows can be worn 3 different ways:

1. brooch [pin included on back]
2. headband accessory [slide your favorite headband through the back]
3. necklace pendant [slide your favorite necklace through the back]

GIVEAWAY item:

[ your choice of the LOOKs 3.in.1 necktie-bow ]

there are a few ways to enter, you will get an entry for each way you participate...so the more you do the better chance of winning!

to enter:

● follow my blog (on the right sidebar). if you already do, GREAT!

● visit the LOOKs shop & let me know which item is you FAVE

● tweet about this GIVEAWAY

● blog about this GIVEAWAY

● share this GIVEAWAY on facebook

● buy an item from the LOOKs shop

*please leave a separate comment below letting me know each way you have entered & be sure to leave an email address so that i can contact you if you are the WINNER!

the winner will be announced on friday, september 17th. i hope you enjoyed this feature/giveaway...GOOD LUCK!

:) rebecca

interested in hosting a GIVEAWAY on the LOOKs blog??? contact me at: rebecca@LOOKsVintage.com

sneak peek: the NECKTIE bow

as promised...here is my new & exciting vintage/upcycled/handmade product: "the NECKTIE bow"! made from vintage neckties, these bows have 3 functions: brooch, necklace pendant & headband accessory. - they will be available in the LOOKs shop later this week...i'll be sure & keep you posted!

giveaway: winner

& the winner of the Botanical Bird GIVEAWAY is...

Ladytink_534

{ randomly picked by random.org }

she is the winner of this BEAUTIFUL Red Tulip Book Locket Necklace!

*thanks to ALL of you that entered the giveaway & a HUGE thank you to Cyd from BotanicalBird.Etsy.com for this making such BEAUTIFUL jewelry!!! be sure to check back next week for another AWESOME giveaway...

random obsessions: mugs

{random obsessions}

.mugs.

i have a SERIOUS love for mugs. random, colorful & sometimes even strange. the awesome thing is that the thrift stores never have a shortage of them, thus keeping them quite affordable. i find myself drawn to the mug section like it's a treasure hunt to find another unique piece for my collection.

each morning it's always fun to see which one my husband picked for his tea. i know i pick mine based on mood & i've often wondered if he does too...or does he just grab the first one he sees?

etsy is also a VERY GOOD place to find unique vintage mugs. here is one i find particularly intriguing:

{ Vintage Policeman Mug - available HERE by JessJamesJake }

hope you enjoyed visiting my mug cupboard. i had fun sharing them with you!

:) rebecca

so...what are your {random obsessions}?

home: mini-tour

we are on a much needed visit with my parents today. so i thought i'd give you all a mini-tour of our home while we're away. - you'll see that i've got a SICK love for citrus colors & the rustic feel!

{obviously taken before the new china cabinet}

hope you enjoyed the mini-tour..........happy MONDAY!

:) rebecca

my LOOKS: chucks & flowers

here we have today's church outfit. - i must admit that the chucks (shoes) were a little bit much even for me at first...but once i warmed up to them, i LOVED! & actually think it's the shoes that MADE the outfit!

shirt:
i got this SWEET # while i was pregnant, thus i've been DYING to wear it! it's just a simple vintage polyester polo (i think it's a boys) that i picked up thrifting, but MAN i love it. the fit, the color, the lapel....WOW, what a keeper!

skirt:
the cherry blossom print & stunning red color is what captured my attention when i stumbled upon this thrifted beauty. the elastic waistline fits nicely on my post-partum body & i am totally into the just-below-the-knee length this summer.
shades:
these vintage sunglasses had my name written ALL over them. & with a little adjustments & new lenses, they make the perfect summer pair!

shoes:
i was on the lookout for a pair of hi-top chucks earlier this year & picked these bad boys up at TRAFFIC for a fraction of the cost of Converse. i haven't got much wear out of them yet, but i know they will be near the top of my go-to list this winter.

unfortunately, these items are mine & i'm not giving them up.....but be sure to stop by my shop for many more great vintage items that ARE available!

:) rebecca

my LOOKs: paisley, lace & gold

in effort to share a bit about me, i am starting a post-line of {my LOOKs}. my everyday outfits, including those vintage pieces that are so dear to my heart that i will never part with. + we might even get a sneak peek at some of my much treasured, vintage home decor along the way as well.

necklace:

this gold 'frame' necklace is a true gem! from the moment i spotted it under the glass counter at my {frequently visited} salvation army, i knew we were destined to be together. ironically, until i met this dear piece i was not much of a 'gold lover'...but one look at this beauty & gold was my new silver!

under-tank:

i picked up this lace under-tank last week at Charlotte Russe & let me just say what a GREAT purchase that was. being a long waisted girl i am always having to wear under-tanks & this one gives me the feminine touch i've longed for when reaching in my tank drawer.

skirt:
this paisley printed skirt caught my eye on the thrift store 'skirt rack' a few weeks back. with a bit of hem-snipping it is a fun addition to my summer skirt collection. i love the pleated gathering look on the front.

shoes:
what a HAPPY DAY it was when these simple-lace ankle boots became mine. i'm sure they had been passed up by many prior thrifters, but to me they were vintage shoes made-to-order & a LOVELY new member in my shoe family.

hat:
my husband bought this straw fedora for me at TjMaxx earlier this summer & i just can't seem to get enough of it. in fact, i wear it so often that i'm not sure it will make it to see next summer.

there you have it. the first of {my LOOKs}.
i had fun sharing my treasures & i hope you enjoyed them too!

:) rebecca

ps.
do you like my new {thrifted} china cabinet??? i just got it on tuesday & i can't WAIT to fill it with vintage goodies.