“I never wear beautiful clothes just for the function; there always has to be an element of fantasy, or a story”

by Amber Magnolia Hill on July 21, 2010

-Joanna Newsom in the 10th issue of Lula.

Lose yourself in the fantastical clothing of summers past and…

Get your Witch Priestess on:

Size 7.5/8

Embroider your tall tales:

Betsey Johnson

reserved for Alela

Be a summertime elfin baby doll:

Dazzle the dragon in white lace and crochet:

And snag your prince by framing your lovely face with intricately woven neckline designs:

I Magnin

It’s been many photo shoots since I’ve posted a “preview” here, but I felt that the time was ripe to do it again for three reasons: 1) I really enjoy letting my friends and readers have first dibs 2) I have a strong feeling that at least one person will find their new favorite garment if I post this rather than just start listing on Etsy and 3) I am going out of town on Friday and probably won’t have time to list all of these, so through your comments I can ascertain which pieces are most fabulous and list them first!

sally July 21, 2010 at 11:37 am

i love the i magnin dress! what are the measurements and price?

nicole July 21, 2010 at 7:11 pm

good call, sally! i also love that i.magnin dress…i was anxiously waiting to see what that little corner of lace in your last post might be!

it will just be me up in nc for the renegade craft fair, while kara holds down the fort at c&c. i am really looking forward to it, mostly because i am pleased to have an excuse to spend the day up there. and don’t think i didn’t consider continuing on the 49 towards your town when we were out wandering last week!

on monday i found the collar that i will to use with the tahoe mudslide tee–i get very particular trying to match collars with the tees (not “match” but marry, you know…). anyway, hoping to get it done this week, assuming i can crawl out from beneath the vintage which currently buries me.

Bella Q July 22, 2010 at 9:13 am

LOVING the whole story. Of course the polka-dotted wonder top page is a breath-taker. The one beneath the red dress, the ’40′s style lilac print is a dazzler on you, fo ‘sho. And the creme brule lace & pleated confection is a beautiful timeless piece. Oh and those shoes! Put a spell on me.
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Norah July 22, 2010 at 9:18 am

Wow that’s a beautiful collection!
I love the Betsey Johnson dress!

Missa July 28, 2010 at 2:13 am

So many unique and beautiful pieces here! I’m loving both of the minis and I agree about the I Magnin dress. The color, fabric, and lace detailing are exquisite. One of those wonderful 70′s takes on an earlier time period :)

Adie Beatty July 30, 2010 at 7:03 pm

Oh Amber! Such loverly pieces! I really love the babydoll plaid bit AND that champagne lace-top dress that Jazbir’s wearing. Hope you are having a fun getaway currently!

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