Brooklynite

Apologies for this week's lack of posts. I've been very busy with Tessa and Ally, which has been an amazing break from the usual work, blog, sit and sew routine. These girls have had us in stitches. Ally is a mini-Kim, and Tessa is just her own person, through and through. I don't want them to leave! I already tried convincing them that Jet Blue closed down and canceled all flights forever, but they didn't believe me.

These photos are actually from before the girls got here, though I do have newer photos to post, after they leave. The dress I'm wearing was my first clothing purchase as a New Yorker...or at the very least, as a Brooklynite (I had a short stint in Astoria). I bought it at Beacon's Closet in Williamsburg, though I'm now more of a Park Slope Beacon's fan (nicer staff, better quality). Oddly enough, I also bought the shoes at Beacon's. I wouldn't pair this dress with those shoes again, but oh well, live and learn:)

Outfit Details:
50s cotton dress - Beacon's Closet (Williamsburg store)
shoes - Beacon's Closet (Park Slope store)
petticoat - ebay, 6 or so years ago!
vintage wicker purse - gift from my mom's BFF, Dawn

love love,
Keiko Lynn

Holiday

Outfit Details:
vintage dress - Beacon's Closet
petticoat (I know, I know) - ebay years ago
Seychelles Blimey shoes - courtesy of Seychelles. I've been wearing these nonstop for two reasons: I only packed three pairs of shoes and they are really, really comfy.
ring - vintage 1930s, gift from my mom and stepdad and it matches the necklace they bought for my birthday! I loooove it.

Makeup Details:
Photofinish (all over, primer) - Smashbox
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light (all over) - MAC
Refined Mineralize Skinfinish (cheeks) - MAC, gift from Amanda
Cheekie cheek and lip shine in bette (lips) - Julie Hewett
Bare Canvas paint (eyes) - MAC
Blacktrack fluidline (eyes)- MAC
Mascara - gift from Tessa

I wore this dress for Christmas, which was a slightly inappropriate choice for the weather and dress code. I can't help it; I like to dress up - especially for the holidays, when everything formal seems a little more acceptable. My Aunt Nikki and I found this dress while shopping at Beacon's Closet (naturally) and we both knew it was meant to be. When it fit me perfectly, I knew it had to be my Christmas dress.

New Year's, however...what will I wear for that? I didn't pack nearly enough clothing, so I'm reduced to making my outfits for the weekend. I don't know if I have the time to make a dress for tomorrow night but I guess I'll figure it out as I go along. I bought a couple of dresses for consideration. We'll see what I end up wearing.

What are your new year's resolutions? I haven't narrowed mine down yet (I tend to go overboard) but Jeremy sent me a nifty little link that I think you all might enjoy.

Love love,
Keiko Lynn

I thought you were a life sized paper doll.

I had Andrew Bird stuck in my head all day. Every time I wear a pretty dress like this, I think of my life being set to an Andrew Bird soundtrack.

Outfit Details:
vintage 50s dress - Beacon's Closet
petticoat - I've had this for years and years
tights - target
Seychelles Blimey shoes - courtesy of Seychelles
vintage 50s sweater - gift from my mom

Makeup details:
Mineralize skinfinish natural in light - MAC
brow pencil because I keep forgetting to order a 266se - hate
Petticoat skinfinish - MAC
Film Noir lipstick - courtesy of Julie Hewett (who were kind enough to send me some new products after I blogged about how much I love my new HG, the cheekie lip and cheek shine)
Blacktrack fluidline - MAC

I hope you all understand the lapses in my blogging; I've been spending time with family and friends and have stayed away from the internet almost entirely. In fact, I should probably check my gmail before it gets out of control (probably too late). It's easy to lose track of the internet world when you're catching up with people you love.

A lot of you have been asking for a hair tutorial and I promise, promise, promise that it will come soon. Also, I've had a lot of makeup inquiries, so I'll do my best to list my makeup more often. If you ever have any questions, it's easiest for me to respond through twitter or facebook - I don't always get around to checking older comments on here and I don't want any questions to go unanswered!

Love love,
Keiko Lynn