Fresh Picks: Fashion Salad, J’taime
The cool serene shades of greens are really appeal to me right now, and I can't seem to get enough of them. Maybe it's the Seattle influence, as this color palette really reflects the spirit of my city...
View ArticleMay Day, May Day! (and… Link-up)
You could say, this is my power month- when my favorite things are in full effect: flowers blooming, garden season starting, and time to pull out the favorite summer dresses and get to sportin' 'em....
View ArticleKicking It, and #SHOESHINE update
What a treat for me personally, reading yesterday's post- Meg's interview of Sheila. A big thank-you goes out to Meghan, of Cirque du Frock for her numerous and amazing contributions to this blog....
View Article#SECONDHANDFIRST: Triple Rose, a Penguin, a Hound Dog (and Link-Up!)
#SECONDHANDFIRST: A Melange a Trois- enjoying a little rose on rose action.A BEAUTIFUL FIND: One major score recently was this mid century 1950s wool mens cardigan sweater- the label, a classic...
View ArticleShiny, Happy Sheilas (Shoe Shine!)
SHINE THAT #SECONDHANDFIRST. The vintage handbag and shoes remind me of Sheila, so it seems a fitting tribute to Sheila's amazing (and mustard yellow rocking) style to make a shoe shine post for the...
View ArticleMind the Music: Luna (Full Flower on Phinney)
Today a Full Flower Moon. (Photo Source)Today, a full moon. In fact a "Full Flower Moon," which sounds very special to me. So in honor of our full flower, here's a little music to set the mood. Happy...
View ArticleSECONDHAND FIRST ™ : Link-Up + Personality of the Year
Do you know this woman? All I know, is that she makes the top of every blog roll or list I can think of: best +40 blogger, best personal style blogger, best vintage seller, best Secondhand First...um...
View ArticleTHIS IS 40: Let’s Do This!
It's been exactly one year since I made an open call to women in their 40s (and beyond) who owned their personal style but weren't necessarily fashion blogger types. I was pleased to get a number of...
View ArticleSECONDHAND FIRST ™: Deep Frye
I don't remember a time when I wasn't a little crazy about Frye boots. They're boot branded classics, and their history, one of the oldest American leather goods companies (since 1863!), is pretty...
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THIS IS 40: Ty
THIS IS 40. Here's some time tested proof that life is not over at forty. The forties come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Find the one that's right for you. This is the second in the series...
View ArticleMind the Music: Los Bustardos, Disney + the Western Work Shirt
What does a horsey So-Cal social club, some killer vintage gingham and Walt Disney have in common?This shirt right here:Killer vintage 1950s gingham western wear work shirt- that's what caught my eye....
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SECONDHAND FIRST ™: The 90s, the First Time
Secondhand Rose, 1989: Bella, age 22, still loving her secondhand stripes.The style: thrift store chic.The decade: the 1990s. And, I was there. The FIRST time.WARNING: The following is a major FASHION...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Visible in Velvet
Sometimes, all you need to feel remarkable, is a singular stand-out piece. And this vintage velvet coat was just the ticket.When they say "they don't make 'em like they used to," those "theys" just may...
View ArticleSECONDHAND FIRST™: Chrome Comes to Seattle
The arrival of Chrome Industries to Seattle seems so natural. I couldn't think of a better fit for this mobile, eco-conscious and active city than the products that Chrome provides. You've probably...
View ArticleSongs to an Empty Room
Hello darlings. We'll be taking a bit of a blog breather. In recovery mode of bugs, and burn out. So no link-up this week. Or the next. Feel free to check in and take a peep at the goods available on...
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MUST HAVE HATS: hat attack (the patriot edition)
BASEBALL (caps), HOT DOG, APPLE PIE AND A CABERNET: what's more American than putting (or saying) something on (or off) the top of your head? And what's more gloriously patriotic, than to coordinate...
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SECONDHAND FIRST: Tips for Clothing Swaps
Seattle-ite, +40 blogger, roller derby maven, vegan and unofficial #SECONDHANDFIRST advocate, Jean is a pretty cool person all around, and a delight to know. We met a while back at a blogger meet-up,...
View ArticleFLASHsale: Make a Wish in the Etsy Shop!
FLASH SALE: You've got 24 hours to save some legal tender! For the next 24 hours, you can take 18% off any order of $10 or more in the Etsy shop. Offer valid until midnight, Thursday July 10th,...
View ArticleOur Shop’s Got Smarts: putting it all up on eBay
THE CITIZEN ON EBAY: while we've been selling very casually on eBay since 2009, in just the last two months, have we been serious about setting up a storefront on eBay. Why a storefront? Well, for...
View ArticleTHIS IS 40: Sylvia of 40+ Style
THIS IS 40. Here's some time tested proof that life is not over at forty. The forties come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Find the one that's right for you. This is the third in the series...
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