Vintage Fashion Forward Special Guest: Two Ways To Wear It: Vintage Blouse

 Please help me in welcoming our special guest Christina of Cookie Louise Pleaze! 

Hello, my name is Christina and I run the blog Cookie Louise Pleaze. I began thrifting early on during high school in an attempt to carve out a style all my own. After spending much of my childhood living with my grandparents I developed an affinity for all things classic. I have recently begun a home based vintage boutique catering to women’s fashions. I believe every woman should have the opportunity to feel beautiful and unique!

 

I reside in Corpus Christi, Texas with my husband and four pets Cookie Louse, Roxi Bear, Henrietta and Lucille.

 

Two Ways to Wear it: 

This 1950s blouse was a part of that massive estate that I scored a couple of months ago. After a good washing I wanted to give it a try since wearing vintage blouses isn’t something I normally do. I thought that styling this top would be especially difficult because of its length and size but I was wrong. This is something that can easily become a vintage staple in your closet with enough imagination!

 

 

First, I decided to go with a 70’s menswear vibe. I paired the blouse with some high waisted bootcut jeans, a rust colored blazer, lots of jewelry and peep toe oxfords. This look was easily worn to the office and I felt fancy all day.

 

 

Earrings: Gift

Necklace: c/o InPink giveaway via Adored Austin

Vintage Brooches: Vintage Estate Sale/ Grandmother’s Cameo

Blouse: Vintage/ Estate Giveaway

Blazer: F21

Belt: F21

Jeans: Gap

Shoes: Lucky via Macy’s

 

 

For the second look I went a little dressier but still office appropriate. I think it’s important to be able to showcase your own personal style even in an office environment. I like to dress a little outside the box without sacrificing professionalism and you can too.

 

Glasses: Derek Cardigan via Coastal Contacts

Cashmere Sweater: Victoria’s Secret via Ebay

Blouse: Vintage/ Estate Giveaway

Dress: Vintage/ Thrifted

Tights: Target

Shoes: MIA via Dillards

 

 

 

 A special thanks to Christina for sharing her vintage fashion forward ides with us. Please take a moment to visit her Etsy shop and follow her on Facebook or Twitter if you'd like! 

Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/cookielouisepleaze

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cookie-Louise-Pleaze/107991869253503

Twitter: http://twitter.com/cookie_louise