Let Me Do The Shopping!

Hi there pretty people! My friend Emily over @ The Object Enthusiast shared a few sweet words about her personal shopping experience with moi at the helm. I had so much shopping for Emily and I am happy that she loved her items. Read her post here and if you didn't know Emily is a talented ceramics artist who you need in your life. I did a post on a ceramic jewelry box that I purchased from her and am in absolute love with! If you are looking for those pieces that you will be able to love and pass down generation-to-generation then Emily is your girl.

 Here is a little sampling of Emily's work:

If you want an international vintage shopping trip, but can't afford the plane ticket then just let me take care of it. All you need to do is send me those measurements and consider me your girl. ;)

Visit my vintage shop for the details, Seoul Sold.

Swing by Emily's shop, here.

BEDM Challenge: Day 28 Shop Photos!

I'm almost at the end of the blog challenge! I am so excited that I have been able to meet so many great bloggers and that I've managed to stay on track with posting every day. :) Here is day 28's writing prompt:

"Only photos."

It rained and was generally gloomy today so a shop photo shoot was in order!

Keep an eye out for these beauties in the etsy shop, Seoul Sold!Have a wonderful day and I hope the weather is fairer wherever you are!

Shop Update!

Today I wanted to share a few pretties that have been put up in the shop and to give a little sneak peek of a dress that I am smitten with! I am beyond pleased with all of the spring dresses that I have been getting my hot little hands on and I can't wait to make another shopping trip! Make sure to let me know what you think about the update and share any thoughts on what items you would like to see in the shop!

Vintage Navy Polka Dot dress, here.

Vintage Red Sailboat Skirt, here.

Vintage Button-up Floral Dress, here.

Vintage White and Black Polka Dot Dress, here.

I am SO IN LOVE with this dress!!! It isn't up yet, but keep an eye out for this beauty!

Have a wonderful day and make sure to let me know what you think about the recent additions! Make sure to visit the shop, Seoul Sold, on Etsy regularly to see the inventory first.

Also, keep up with us on facebook, here!

New Inventory!

Today I wanted to share a few new pretties that have made their way into the shop! I am really happy with the items that I have been coming across for the spring and summer and I can't wait to share every one of them with y'all. Feast your eyes, swing by the shop, and let me know what you think!

Vintage Red Polka Dot Dress, here.

Vintage Secretary Top with Triangle Pattern, here.

Red Dress with Abstract Pattern, here.

 

 

I hope that you enjoyed the new inventory and let me know if there is anything you want to see in the shop! I will be adding more items, and the option of a customized shopping experience VERRRRRY soon! 

Have a wonderful day!

Sneak Peek!

After being computerless for much longer than I liked, I am finally back! I didn't end of getting a new computer, but instead got my old one repaired which was a relief! I had thought a new computer was a must since every service center I visited refused to work on macs....or to speak English. My Hangul is improving everyday, but a discussion about hard drives and ports is still waaaaaaay out of grasp for me. To help me out in my language fix a Korean friend of mine helped and went with me to the nearest mac specific service center we could find in the city, and they handled the linguistic side of the visit!

HAPPY DAY!

Now I have my computer back with a brand-new hard drive and I am ready to start reinstalling all my software, AND have started getting together a major shop update! Here are a few of the newest items that will soon be making it into the shop! I hope you all like them, are as excited for the spring season, and all the great fashion and colors that come with it like I am!

Shop Preview!

How has everyone's New Year been going? I hope that y'all are all knocking 2013 out of the park! I have been a busy bee lately and have been working on my New Year's resolutions like they are going out of style! I am really encouraged by the way this year is going and I have taken the "make it so" mentality to heart. 

Thanks, Jean-Luc!

In celebration here is a pretty shop preview to enjoy! Keep an eye out on the shop because these vintage beauties will be making an appearance very soon! :) You can find them and other great vintage clothing at our Etsy shop, Seoul Sold, here. I am really happy with my recent finds and I cannot wait to share them all! What do you think of the soon-to-be new additions? I think they are sweet and just in time for Valentine's Day!

Shop Preview!

How has everyone's New Year been going? I hope that y'all are all knocking 2013 out of the park! I have been a busy bee lately and have been working on my New Year's resolutions like they are going out of style! I am really encouraged by the way this year is going and I have taken the "make it so" mentality to heart. 

Thanks, Jean-Luc!

In celebration here is a pretty shop preview to enjoy! Keep an eye out on the shop because these vintage beauties will be making an appearance very soon! :) You can find them and other great vintage clothing at our Etsy shop, Seoul Sold, here. I am really happy with my recent finds and I cannot wait to share them all! What do you think of the soon-to-be new additions? I think they are sweet and just in time for Valentine's Day!

Hurray, it's Sneak Peek Time!

While the holidays are winding down I have taken the opportunity to get a shop overhaul in the works! I have been playing around with new software and it has been really fun especially with my mannequin to help me. Her name is Betty. :)

You would not believe what a time-saver it is when it comes to getting the clothing modeled and photographed. 

My Betty is the best 19 dollar purchase that I ever made on a sidewalk in Seoul. Love at first sight!

Here is a little something that I have been working on and wanted to share with everyone! I hope that everyone loves the fresh new look that will be hitting the shop in the near future.

Dinking around with the new software and photography has really helped me stave off cabin fever since the temperatures in Seoul have become pretty unpleasant. How is the weather where you are and what do you do to help stay sane when it isn't fun to be outside?

Shop Update!

I have been slowly getting back into the swing of things in Seoul and here is my first shop update since vacation! I am nearly done with my graduate applications, and you can be sure that these little beauties and more will be making an appearance in the shop.

Visit the shop, here, for more great vintage fashion!

Fashion Friend: Alicia Brunson's Out of the Day!

When Crystal asked me to contribute to her blog, I was surprised and humbled. I don’t consider myself a fashionable person. I wear clothes that feel good, that I can afford, and are practical for the weather. If I could, I would wear pjs everywhere. On any normal weekday, I wear what I like to call “teachery” clothes. I am an instructor at Kansas State University and I am completing my dissertation to FINALLY be done with school! On teaching days, I wear dress pants or a skirt, a button up shirt with a jacket or cardigan, and eclectic jewelry to add some spunk.

This day, however, was a different day. It was date night! My husband and I dressed up to celebrate his successful defense of his Master’s thesis and our first anniversary as a married couple. Since this was a big occasion for us, we went all out and went to the swanky Harry’s Uptown in Downtown Manhattan, Kansas. We never ate at Harry’s together and we had a few thoughts about the restaurant that it would be stuffy and cold. It wasn’t! Although it looks like a replica of the Titanic, it was a very relaxed atmosphere. The chairs at our table did not match and reminded me of the chairs that the old couple in the movie Up sat in. I told my husband that we needed to get a pair of chairs like those!

I was also a bit concerned that our attire wouldn’t be formal enough. You know when you use the word “attire,” snootiness and pretension is expected. We put our irrational preconceptions aside and dressed according to how we wanted to express ourselves for that day. I wore a dress that Crystal scouted for me out in Seoul. I love the detail on the collar, the vibrant blue, and the delicate pearls on the cuffs. To go along with the dress, I wore the cutest belt with bow that Crystal again found for me. I love earrings! I wore earrings reminiscent of Indian design that I bought from Icing. My purse reminded me of roses petals, which was a detail in my wedding dress. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, I made sure to include that little touch. I found it on Idelli from a company called Lulu. I can’t stand my legs being cold. I always where tights if I am wearing a skirt. I found a pair of tights with great detail and warmth at Target. Shoes are little tricky for me to find because of my mobility issues, but I found a great company that makes adorable, affordable, and practical shoes for me. No, it wasn’t Crocs (although I do wear them)! It was Miz Mooz! I fell in love with the oxblood/burgundy color, detailed stitching, and how comfortable they are. To top it all off, I wore a white and black hounds tooth woven coat from Trendz to make the turquoise of the dress stand out even more.

Picking out something to wear and putting it on takes the least amount of time for me when getting prettified. Hair! Hair! Hair! I have a LOT OF HAIR! My hair is in its natural texture. I stopped chemically treating my hair almost five years ago. The mass on top of my head is a kinky curly texture. Some may think that hair that is not colored or chemically treated would be so quick and easy to take care of. NOT TRUE!!! I spend quite a lot of time maintaining my hair. I use Mixedchicks shampoo on days when I need to remove product build up and As I Am co-wash on other occasions to clean my hair without stripping it of its natural oils. Next, I use argon oil and Mixedchicks leave-in conditioner to feed my hair. Curly and kinky hair gets thirsty. Moisture is necessary! I tend to comb out my hair with a double-barreled comb from Ouidad to get all the snarls out. Then I rake and shake to find my natural curl pattern. I may define curls around my face by wrapping small sections around my fingers and then I let it air dry. This is a 30-45 minute process.

Makeup…I adore makeup! My current love is Bare Essentials. I start of with the purify cleanser, which is very gentle. Next, comes moisturizer with SPF 30. I am adamant about protecting my skin. I use the primer as well. A little goes a long way! Before using primer, I would have to use more makeup to get the same coverage and it would not last the whole day. With this primer, I don’t have to do any touch- ups throughout the day. The greatest product from Bare Essentials has to offer is their foundation. I use the matte foundation to cut back on my shininess. Color, or painting as I like to call it, is decided upon again where I am going and how I am
feeling. On this night, I wanted to be classic and sultry. I kept a clean yet contoured face and eye, and the focus was on my lips. I used an aubergine lip color.

My husband appreciated how I looked, but more important was that we could spend quality time together ooey-goo-ing all over each other. I have to say my most precious accessory is my husband. He goes well with whatever I am wearing!

At dinner, my husband and I relaxed, played, and enjoyed great food! If you every have the chance to stop by Harry’s be sure to try the tomato basil bisque and barramundi with creamy risotto! Delicious!

Super Sneak Peek Preview!

We were busy bees today and did a small photo shoot! Who says that fall has to be dreary? We are playing up a bold floral pattern with a variety of textures and details in our new inventory.

Here is a little sampling of what you can expect to see in the shop in a couple of days!

Shop Preview!

We just had a fun little quick photo session today, and we have a few beautiful vintage pieces in the wings! Here is a little something from our photo fun, and we can't wait to get all the items up in the shop! 

Also, winter is approaching, and we are considering carrying vintage furs. On a recent trip around the city, we lucked out and stumbled upon a hidden treasure of vintage fur. 

Yea? Nay? Let us know what you think!

Preview!

Here is a little preview of what is to come in the next day or so!

I am in LOVE with polka dots and it is starting to show in the items that I am drawn to in the markets. I am doing my best to make sure that I don't make things redundant, and I think this dress is anything but.

I am super excited to share these next pieces with you, and I hope you love them as much as I do.

For more vintage flair from South Korean visit our shop, Seoul Sold, here.

 

New Inventory

Here a few of our newest listings in the shop. I absolutely love our newest items and I am super excited to share them with all of you. We will be refreshing and revamping the store in a few days and this is just a sneak peak of what is in store.