Going Through the Era's {Fashionable Friday} - 1940's

I'm linking up to Bramblewood Fashion's Going Through the Era's event!

This week {March 11th-17th} is the 1940s.

Today's theme is...Fashionable Friday!

{Sew something from the era using vintage, or reproduction patterns. Share your vintage clothing that you own. Do a hairstyle and/or makeup look/tutorial from the era. Do an outfit post.}

I decided to do a 40s inspired outfit today.

My darling red gingham dress that I'm sewing using a 40s pattern isn't finished yet, plus it's definitely a summer dress.  I'd rather wait and share it when we finally get warm weather up here.

Without further ado, my 40s inspired ensemble...

As it was raining/snowing/sleeting/whatever, I decided an umbrella was in order.

It was also approximately 36*F outside.

Charming.

 

o u t f i t

broken umbrella.....who knows?!

black & white polka dot dress - Goodwill

vintage gloves -antique store

red bow belt - made by me (available from my Etsy shop)

black flats - Fred Meyer

Happy Trails y'all!

P.S.

As shameless as this may be, I wanted to let those who don't usually read my blog know about...

the Silver Screen Blog Party!

{March 18th - 31st}

Please forgive the advertising, but as it's a complimentary theme to Ashley's Going Through the Era's event, I thought I'd risk it;)

I have some marvelous giveaway sponsors.

Giveaways are always fun=)

Fall Fashion Challenge {Day Five}

Hello everyone!  I hope you're all having a lovely day today!

The day got away from me yesterday and I didn't get pictures of my day four outfit.  I really wanted to do day four because the theme was "your favorite era".  My favorite era fashion wise is the 40s and 50s.  From the outfits I saw, it's a lot of you girls favorite, too:)

Anyway, it is now {Day Five} of the Fall Fashion Challenge and the challenge for today is...Polka Dots!

I love polka dots.  That being so, it's rather shocking that I only have one item in my closet with polka dots!

Very shocking indeed.

My brother's horse Dewey kindly consented to pose with me.  

I saw kindly because he isn't very fond of me.  

I have no idea why, except that he's a one person horse and adores my brother.  

But he does enjoying posing for the camera;)

My own horse, Bob, was far too dirty to take pictures with.  

One of the problems a white horse has this time of year.

Please pardon my headless state - the sun was shinning right in my eyes and my smile looked more like a grimace of pain.  That and my eyes were closed;)

~My Outfit~

Brown Baby Cable Cardigan - JC Penny's (bought it the other day on sale for 1/2 price! =)

Blouse - made by me (same pattern as my Day Four blouse)

Denim Skirt - made by me (my favorite 1/2 circle skirt)

Petticoat - made by me (1/2 circle flannel with hand crocheted lace trim)

Boots - I asked my mom and she thinks we got them from Foot Smart.  Can't be sure, though.

Happy Trails y'all!