Pj is on vacation for a few days this week so we've been running around all over St Louis, enjoying the beautiful weather. Although I haven't been on the computer much, I wanted to pop in and share my fun day!
Today, we took the little ones to the St Louis Zoo. Unlike my previous zoo outings here and here, I decided to be smart and wear something practical. I wore my Wearing History jeans, which are one of my favorite wardrobe staples.
I am very tall and often forget to make sure to add a little extra length when I sew pants for myself so these were just a little shorter than I like. Instead of scrapping them or trying to hide the fact with a cuff, I roll them up- late 40s style with some pants inspiration from my Pinterest board, She Wears The Pants.
I love this outfit so much. It's summery, comfortable, practical and I just feel adorable in these jeans!
Also, I attempted to reproduce my 1939 Party hair from last week and since it worked out, I'll be posting a tutorial hopefully this week! The Instagram filter turned my hair kind of reddish, which I think I'm in love with. I've been lusting over the beautiful ginger tones in the hair dye aisle lately so this might have to happen soon.
I shared some of my photos on Instagram @vavoomvintage, including my double stacks of green and butterscotch bakelite
One of my favorite parts of the zoo is the Reptile House, built in 1927. Our zoo has many beautiful buildings from the early 1900s throughout. They are truly just as beautiful to look at as the animals.
Rhys spots a lion basking on a rock
Last summer, the zoo opened the new sea lion exhibit with an observation tunnel. Watching the sea lions zoom through the water above us was so magical. One of them stopped behind a little girl who was getting her picture taken and started to lick the glass next to her face!
Outfit:
1950s blouse- estate
jeans- sewn by me using Wearing History jeans pattern
shoes- Arris Allen Rug Cutter Wedges
1930s beaded brooch- hierloom from Great Grandma Alma
Looks like a fun day! :D
ReplyDeleteYou do look adorable!! Nice and casual but still so polished. I just love that blouse! It looks like you had a really great time--glad the weather is finally looking up!
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Oh goodness, thank you so much! I have been so nervous about the ecourse, hoping I wasn't rambling too much and that I covered everything! Thank you so much, thrilled that you like it!!
DeleteYour jeans look so professionally made and I just love your hairstyle!
ReplyDeleteTalk about the mother of all flashbacks! As soon as I saw your photo of the reptile house, I in remembered visiting that zoo in 1975. My elder sister drove us down from Chicago to see the city (and new-ish amusement park) and we somehow ended up seeing the zoo as well. I haven't thought about this in ages, but after showing this post to my husband, we're thinking it might be worth a trip with our son (we're in Omaha now).
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me of something I wouldn't have otherwise remembered. And those jeans are fantastic. Well done!
Love the outfit! Love your blog! Love your style! I rarely comment, but just recently I caught a few episodes of a British show called "Land Girls" on Netflix … about the gals that worked the farms during WWII. The story was great and all, but I really fell in love with the clothes. From their working clothes (check out the overalls) to their dance dresses … oh and the shoes! You'd love it!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I LOVE landgirls!! I havent seen it in a while so I may have to re-watch. They have lots of great casual looks for summer
DeleteGreat photo's, fab outfit! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit and I adore your hair. It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous in green! Great out fit inspiration. Thanks
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable and oh-so springy! I love the colors and the jeans look great (did you say you MADE THEM??) cuffed up like that. I feel like I would look like I had super stumpy legs if I tried that....
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures of the reptile house, too, what a nifty building.
Love everything about this look!! And you should totally rock the ginger hues.
ReplyDeleteWhat denim did you use to make your pants? I wear my jeans all the time, and I'm afraid the denim is already wearing out. Have you encountered this problem? How did you solve it?
ReplyDeleteI think the denim of these pants is cheap stuff from Walmart but I also made some overalls in a medium weight from Joannes and I haven't noticed any wear on them yet. I do try to avoid the super thin stuff because I'm afraid they'll wear out quickly but I havent had any problems with them yet
DeleteFantastic outfit! The jeans look fab rolled up! Definitely try out the red hair color, it looks very nice, if you're not ready to commit permanently, I recently went red (now back to blonde), using L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss, which is not too harsh on the hair and gradually washes out, I didn't wait 28 washes to find out how blonde my hair would get, but I did see a gradual fade with every wash. It's a great way to see if you'd like it and I think there are a few other brands which do similar types of semi-permanent dyes. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I just got that jeans pattern. What did you think of it?
ReplyDeleteCannot rave about it enough!! I made the overalls and the jeans and I just love it. Im surprised, I didnt have to make any alterations to mine and they fit beautifully! Hope to whip up a few more pairs soon!!
DeleteVery cute zoo going ensemble! I especially like the first photo here, where you're all smiles as a zebra causally meanders past in the background.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica