There are certain things you want your children to learn, like being considerate to other people, not talking with your mouth full, and everything there is to know about The Beatles. But then there are other things that you didn’t necessarily want them to learn, but they discover anyway, just by watching the example you set for them. Like how it’s funny when people burp (whoops- Lucy laughs every time I burp in front of her!), and mint chocolate chip ice cream is the purpose for living. Or at least, it’s one of the greatest joys in life. I’m not sure which mint chocolatey lesson she’s learned, but I do know that by the way she fussed when I took the cone away, that she is certainly a girl after her mama’s heart!

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dress | hat | thrifted purse | shoes | similar tights
Lucy’s outfit gifted from Liz | photos by Phil

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This time of year I can’t help but get a little giddy about Fall, but I don’t want to wish away Summer just yet! Something that helps me cope with this seasonal mental drama is planning how I can stretch my Summer favorites deep into Fall weather. Warm, textural accessories in neutral colors easy bridge the gap between balmy Summer days and crisp Autumn breezes. Here are a few pretty vintage purses I’ve hoarded collected through the years that I’ve finally gotten around to adding to Fine & Dandy Vintage‘s end of Summer inventory. Click the links above to snag a purse for yourself!

Television and movies can be pretty powerful sources for fashion inspiration, but when you’re constantly watching the black and white classics, as I am, your wardrobe can easily become increasingly drab. Lately, The Dick Van Dyke Show has been continually playing in the corner of my computer as I get work done, or on our tv screen when I’m nursing baby Lucy. I’ve become obsessed with Laura Petrie’s (Mary Tyler Moore) classic wardrobe, but in turn, I’ve noticed that I’m starting to favor black, white, and gray in my personal style choices. It’s silly, really, because do you think those are the only colors Laura Petrie wore? Doubt it! After that realization struck me, I began to daydream about what colors Laura’s outfits really were. Here’s a little peek inside my head, and Laura’s newly technicolor wardrobe.

It gets pretty Pleasantville, doesn’t it? Colorizing Laura Petrie’s wardrobe was sort of addicting, and now I want to do the rest of the characters, and the Petrie’s living room too! It’s like a coloring book for crazy adults. Kind of therapeutic! I know. You guys probably think I’m pretty nutso. But when inspiration strikes… you just gotta do what ya gotta do.

Laura’s my most recent style icon to emulate in my own personal fashion choices. Who are your favorite style icons from tv shows?