Lets Play Dress Up...Everyday

A sampling of the vintage purses and some
modern hand-crafted jewelry in a vintage suitcase
Offered by Etsy shops FlowerChildTrends and
EspressoBarDesigns

When I was a young child, I had a few very favorite activities that I adored playing.  One was of course to play dress up with my dolls and especially my Barbie...since my mom and I had created a number of home made styles and looks.  

But I also loved to get special permission from my mom to plow through her closet and find fun high heels, vintage scarves and rhinestone jewelry to play with.  Dress up is still probably one of my favorite activities and I adore having a reason to pull out my finery and go out on the town.  When my sweetie takes me out on a date, I switch from my mundane and utilitarian shoulder bag and put my phone, a tiny wallet with my cash, credit card and id and a little bit of lipstick to go on a special date.  I love carrying a vintage handbag or evening bag.

Some day, when I get the courage and a bit of extra cash, I'm going to begin investing in some 1950s style dresses and shoes that I can wear out on these dates and to lunches with my friends.  I love the style from that era (love the 20s, 30s, and 40s, and some of the 60s also).  I think dressing up with vintage loveliness makes our dates feel all the more special to me.