The Classy Dame Goes To Casablanca

A few weeks ago a treated myself to a night on the town and went to see the Nashville Symphony at the beautiful Schermerhorn building downtown.  They were showing Casablanca on the big screen and the symphony played the score along with the movie.  What an amazing event.  Except for the incredibly rude girls sitting to my left during the event (they showed up late and I didn't think it was possible to hear the F-word come out of two "ladies" mouths that much), I have never had so much fun going to an event on my own.  

The Nashville Symphony was flawless in keeping up with the movie and at points I actually forgot that they were playing and just felt like I was listening to the movie's original sound.  If you're in the Nashville area and get a chance to see the symphony play....I strongly recommend you go.  They actually have a couple of Holiday events that I'm excited to go see:)

The evening gave me an excuse to get dolled up and wear one of my vintage hats that I just don't have enough opportunities to wear;)

Pardon the background.  I had to head to the symphony right after work;)

I wore my new skirt from the Limited (as seen in my "Modern Vintage" post, with a cute little cardigan that I found at Ross.  The necklace and earring set are vintage thermoset and the hat (which I wish I had a better picture of) was something that the Mom found for me:)

What an amazing evening.  Can't wait to get to enjoy more events in my new city:)

-The Classy Dame

Slow, Slow Climb

It's funny, when you set a goal for yourself the possibilities seem endless and all you can think about is making that dream come true.  That's the blissful state that I've been in for the past month and a half.  Dreaming of getting out of the mall and becoming my own boss.  I've got friends that are doing it, I've met amazing men and women who took the plunge and it took off..........but alas, no such luck for Kristy.  I shouldn't say that it took off for anyone.  Jumping into your own "empire" is a tough task.  Busy nights and days filled with planning, patience and frustrations.
I've finally put myself out there on ebay and so far the results are not fitting in with the path the initial dream took me to.  I'm learning quickly that things don't always come out perfect, but you have to find your patience and keep trying.  I'm also learning that I have to really look at this as a second job.  No more TV on in the background or "fitting it in" where I can.  Setting aside a couple hours everyday to really focus on goal and work at it is what will help me with achieving the final goal..........MY OWN BUSINESS.

In the mean time.  It couldn't hurt to use my blog to promote.  Check out the page......it might end up being one to watch;)
classydamevintageandrockabilly.webstoreplace.com


Baby steps......life is all about baby steps

-Classy Dame

Christmas on my mind in October

So while exploring all of the fun little boutiques in Franklin, Tennessee I came across a book that I am more than excited about.  So much so that I now have Christmas on the brain in October!!  I've always been a Holiday junkie from the food to the decor to the feel in the air.  Yes, even working in the wonderful world of retail I still get into the Holiday spirit;)  This year........because of my new book find might I add......I'm getting the fever even earlier.

"Have Yourself A Very Vintage Christmas" by Susan Waggoner.  There are so many fun ideas in this book to help you create a vintage inspired Christmas.  From the 1920's to the 1960's she has put together a collection of projects that seem fun, not too complicated and very true to the era's.  There are quite a few that I cannot wait to make and although I'm not going to do step by step with the one's that I make (because I want you to run out and buy book for yourself) I will be showing projects that I've completed and how I use them in my very own Vintage Christmas!!

Please be sure to check it out, she has included era history's and why certain styles were so popular in their decade and her descriptions for each project are clear and detailed.  She also has quite a few other books that revolve around bi-gone era's that I'll be checking out.  Hope you get as much enjoyment out of this book as I'll be getting.

Available at:

www.barnesandnoble.com

www.amazon.com

Happy Holiday Dreaming

-The Classy Dame

Modern Vintage?

An oxymoron in itself.  Can you get a vintage look with a new outfit?   Easily.  I think that I've become pretty good at it myself.  It can be intimidating going outside of the box in the vintage/rockabilly community, but honestly, I don't have a lot of money to spend on the true vintage pieces that are out there and get excited when to see pieces in stores that I think will make a great vintage inspired outfit.  This is one of the newer outfits that I've invested in and can't wait to use it throughout the fall and carry it into the winter with one of my nice cardigans.  Hope you like.............

Look at the detail on the skirt.  Little items like that help to achieve a classic look.

First let me start by apologizing for the awkward photos.  My camera man has always had issues using my not so amazing Kodak so I'm never quite sure when the pictures are actually being taken;)

Here's the look for the clothing:
Top:  LC by Lauren Conrad for Kohls.  I don't know a thing about this girls acting career, but, will say that she's got some great pieces in her Kohl's collection.  I wish I had gotten better pics of the eyelets at the collar, they make this top what it is.
Skirt:  Sophie Theallet for The Limited.  These skirts have are in amazing colors that can transition into all seasons and have an extremely flattering cut.

Finishing touches include a snood and some flowers made by yours truly and a thermoset earring and necklace set.

Again, I love being able to find these pieces and show all the classy dames out there that you don't have to pay a fortune to get "the look."  I received a bunch of compliments on this outfit during my day out and can't wait to find the perfect top for the green sister skirt that I got during the buy one get one free event where I scooped these goodies up;)  I love fun finds and would love to know where you've found some of your favorite vintage inspired (or inspiring) pieces.

Enjoying my day out in Nashville and at Antique Archaeology where a staff member was nice enough to give me the "best dressed customer" award;)