Le Maison de Poupées: Fashion + Art Inspiration from "Paper Dolls"

There's a new trend on Polyvore that I've sort of obsessed with. Can I make paper doll into a verb please? "Paper-dolling" is splicing, cutting, trimming, and pasting different images to create a look on Polyvore.

This brings back so many fond memories of drawing my own paper dolls and designing them little outfits as well as cutting and pasting inspiration collages. There are HUNDREDS of these darling "dolls" on Polyvore, so check the links below for more!

Sources: 1.] Hard by calvinivana, 2.] The Marbled Godwit by sugarcrash, 3.] Cupid's Chokehold by DubiousDamsel, 4.] steampunk garden by Tabitha Sue, 5.] Which road? by -Silvia-
More Paper Doll groups: Welcome to the Dollhouse, Paper Doll Lovers, Doll Factory

What I Would Wear Today: Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse & Khaki High Waist Shorts

I found two super cute vintage khaki shorts today and both are high waisted! I am so excited to wear them for summer. I also found a lot of pretty cream and white blouses, not all vintage though, but will get plenty of wear over the next few years. I thought about it today and realized my wardrobe is about 80% recycled or vintage. YAY me! My goal is to wear 100% recycled clothing or vintage. But darn those Anthropologie sales.

BTW, a little nerdy FYI, did you know an estimated 12.4 MILLION TONS of textiles were generated in 2008? HOLY COW. If everyone cut back on buying NEW clothing and purchased vintage or secondhand, that number would dwindle significantly!

UM... and also 2,000 POUNDS = 1 TON. AHhh, the waste we generate is just baffling!

Vintage Trend Inspiration: 1970s BIBA Bohemian Florals, Laced Up Boots, and Bejeweled Velvet

A bohemian and hippie outfit ensemble inspired by the 1970s label BIBA. I'm really quite enjoying putting these little ensembles together on Polyvore. Now if only I were able to afford all of these beautiful things. *hehe*

The shopping list for this outfit is at Bohemian Tea Party set on Polyvore.

Vintage Trend Inspiration: Pretty Ginghams, Summer Straw Bags, & Country Florals

Summer! Summer! I love pretty floral dresses and sweet gingham prints for the summertime! I've always had this idyllic picture of visiting a local farm, picking fresh produce to cook at home, all the while wearing a cute gingham dress, perhaps a vintage cardigan with floral embellishments, and a kerchief or bandana. One can dream, no?

You can view the "shopping list" of this ensemble at my Polyvore page. A Country Story by AdoreVintage.

What I Would Wear Today: A Vintage Inspired Ensemble

Into the Flower Shop by Adore_Vintage featuring Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Items in this set:
PWD01 Swing Dress - BANNA/TAN, $450
Forever 21 H81 Floral Embroidery Cardigan, $33
Jeffrey Campbell Buttons, $96
A Bouquet for Cie Bag : Adore Vintage Clothing Store, Vintage Dresses,..., $36
Susan Caplan Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Faux Pearl Bunches Earrings, $110

Sunday Outfit Inspirations: Trench Coat

Oo La La by Adore_Vintage featuring Burberry coats

Old times... by FashionstyleV featuring Burberry

For my polyfriend achemos♥ gelato by sasoula featuring Burberry coats

C'est Paris, Paris tout entier by em.ina featuring Sonia by Sonia Rykiel coats

My love is pure... by ::Ms.Fabulosity:: featuring Theory tops

Bohemian Love: 5 outfits to inspire your inner hippie

Here are some lovely bohemian inspired outfits from Polyvore... enjoy!

Wild World by TheComi featuring Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Hip Hippie Hooray! by sourcat featuring Balmain

The difference by Leena* featuring Anna Sui

Bohemian Like You by Lyani featuring Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

walk away... by anastasiak83(very busy!) featuring Cacharel

1 Sweater, 3 Different Looks

Memories Are Not Forgotten Just Rediscovered... by Faithfashion! on Polyvore.com

Untitled by flumpy featuring Coach bags

568-Usher.Dot.Com by youngunai3 featuring Prada bags

GET THE LOOK, VINTAGE STYLE:
The "Morning Blend Sweater" available at Adore Vintage is very similar to the wool cardigan featured at instyle.com (but much more wallet friendly)

Vintage Inspired Outfits

I love perusing through Polyvore for vintage inspired outfits. Here are a few of my recent favorites.

Rachel McAdams by Dαrα ♥ [On Vacation] on Polyvore.com

Chictopia by MarianaBrazil featuring Jil Sander shoes

*678 by Natacha* featuring Adorevintage Dress

Romantic weekend by Angendil featuring Coach bags

Fairy Tale Inspired Outfits

I have to be honest, I really don't understand what is currently "hot and trendy" in fashion right now. I'm not a fan of the 80s, neon, shoulderpads (shudders), or the androgynous look. I don't care for torn jeans, or shoes that look like they could double as a weapon... flipping through issues of ELLE this afternoon made me really nostalgic for the whimsical, feminine, soft, and pretty styles from a few years back.

Little Red Riding Hood by nerakins featuring Miss Selfridge

To Bonnie: Fairydust by StarlessArtemis on Polyvore.com

What's Love by QueenSheba featuring Helena de Natalio bags

life story by denizimu featuring Rupert Sanderson shoes

Untitled by 22 Acacia Avenue featuring Chanel