A few years ago, my grandma started giving Emma and I her clothes. These weren't just any clothes... these were her favorite things from when she was our age. Incredible vinatage pieces. One of my most prized pieces is a 1960s swimsuit that she splurged on during her honeymoon. For each piece of clothing we take home there is a sweet story of when she bought it and all the places she wore it. I love this...
Since then, each time I get a new dress that I love, I imagine my granddaughters battleing it out for these pieces when I'm old. It's a fun thought and so when I find amazing dresses, coats and shoes I keep them forever.... you know, just in case!
Outfit Details: Chambray Sashay Dress/Dear Creatures c/o ModCloth,Bag c/o ModCloth, Shoes/Jeffrey Campbell, Bow Belt/gifted from Darlingtonia.♥
This is a really good idea! And that dress is really cute!
Posted by: Tonya | October 20, 2011 at 10:57 AM
lovety, love, love, love!!!
Posted by: krystina / lollipops | October 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM
I love this dress and your outfit. :-)
Posted by: Anna Z | October 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Oh wow, your hair colour is so perfect on you! And the dress sets it off nicely.
Posted by: Kayleigh | October 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM
So sweet-- and it looks amazing on you!
Posted by: Alivia | October 20, 2011 at 11:01 AM
What a sweet dress, and a lovely story!
Posted by: Faith | Ordinary Mommy Design | October 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM
so pretty Elsie, I have some of my grandmas things and I cherish them because she meant so much to me!!
Posted by: Maria | October 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM
I love this dress + those shoes!!! The perfect outfit! I love clothes that are passed on from generation to generation. Very sweet.
PS Your hair is beautiful!!
xo
Posted by: Ms. Megan | October 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM
That's a sweet idea! Ooo, I would really love to see you in those vintage pieces from your grandma! Must be amazing!
Fang Ting
http://ftashion.blogspot.com/
Posted by: fang ting | October 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Gorgeous! You look a lot like Bryce Dallas Howard in these photos!
-meesch
http://www.aperfectkindofday.com
Posted by: meesch | October 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Loooove how all the accessories (and shoes) are color coordinated!
Posted by: Zea | October 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Such a sweet story :) I always wished my grandma + mom saved their clothes, dolls, etc. for me! I have a heart clock necklace from my great grandmother that I cherish + my grandmother has given me some awesome jewelry too. For my wedding I used some of my grandmother's enamel flower brooches that I always had my eye on ;)
Posted by: Daily Doily | October 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Wow, so special! I would love to see some of your grandma's pieces! Very cool :)
Kristina Gulino
something2writeabout.wordpress.com
Posted by: Kristina Gulino | October 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM
just a precious thought! love the dress!
Posted by: Amy Rene | October 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM
this is a wonderful story and perfect for wanting to hold on to pieces to pass down.
Even if it is something too big or too small I like to frame things to keep the memory
I have dresses that are too small for me hanging from oversized frames, it makes great artwork and keeps a memory. :)
Amy
Posted by: vintage market place | October 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Great story, and definitely a great thing to keep in mind when investing in lovely things.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Beautiful dress!
Great story too. I really treasure the vintage pieces my mom and grandma gave me.
♥ Gina Michele
CrochetClouds.com
Posted by: Gina Michele | October 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM
can you show the swim suit sometime?
Posted by: Stefanie-Anne | October 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM
love your dress....and your hair color<3
Posted by: prosha | October 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Sweet story! I love your new red hair ;)
Posted by: weriem | October 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM