Happy Mothers Day

A friend of mine recently shared a blog entitled "My Mom, the Style Icon" and I am obsessed. http://momstyleicons.blogspot.com/
Not only are the images fabulous and inspirational, the content is very moving. It reminds me of how much I love my own mother.
When I was little and started developing a sense of style, I was constantly raiding my mother's closet. In my 4th grade class picture, I'm wearing a white blouse that is so obviously too large for me because it belonged to my mom. I would also try to wear her shoes, which was a very silly idea with my nine year old feet. Luckily I had the advantage of 80's fashion and could layer 4 pairs of neon socks so that my feet wouldn't slide around in her size 8's as much.
My mother's signature style is her hair. Long long long, full and beautiful. Ever since I can remember I've been playing with my hair. I've changed its color over and over, had it long, short and shaved. As I've come into my thirties, I casually decided that I want long long long hair too as a tribute to her. I know that mine could never be as beautiful as hers, but it makes me think of her and in a quiet way keeps her with me even when she's not around.
I love you, Mom. And to all the Millie Mothers, Happy Mother's Day!

"Springspirations"

All found images from http://www.garancedore.fr/en and http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/ ...Thank you Sartorialist and Garance Dore!

Snippets of Spring

A few found images below to inspire warmer days to come...

Millie Girl of the Day

Here is a submission from Millie Girl, Katie with some Spring Inspiration! Thank you Katie!





Katie says, "Just wanted to share today's Millie-inspired (and mostly Millie-sourced, too) necklace/sweater pile, and wish you a happy Spring!"

Do YOU have some Spring Inspiration to share? Please do! Send an image of yourself in a favorite new Spring look to: milliegirlblog@gmail.com

Planting Inspiration

Lately I have been feeling like a grizzly bear, just starting to wake up after a very long winter. My style inspiration is not exactly in full bloom, and I am carefully choosing what seeds to plant for my Spring Style.
I recently had an encounter with one of my most favorite customers, who inspired me on a deep level. Though the philosophy of staying true to one's self in all aspects of life including personal style is very important to me, it can be easy to lose sight of... especially if you happened to get a giant special television over the winter that provided instantly gratified visual stimulation on the coldest of days, and if you have a very needy kitty who enjoys sprawling on top of you while gazing at said television. This scene is not exactly creatively motivating. Thankfully the sun is slowly but surely starting to get warmer, and my customer inadvertantly reminded me to be true to myself and my creativity, and my soul is starting to wake up a little.

These images from fellow bloggers are inspiring me today. What are your Spring Style inspirations?

~L.




I'm all about these shoes from The Glamourai

One of the most beautiful women who ever lived, Elizabeth Taylor






from Sally Jane Vintage

Mad About Maxis

The Maxi Dress is a vintage staple, and a modern trend. It has reappeared time and time again throughout fashion history, and this season's must have maxi draws from a 1970's vibe with a big hint of romance.

We've got a handful of fabulous vintage maxis in the store right now, and here are some other eye candy examples for your peepers...

Millie Girl Pet Love!

After my post today with my kitty, Simone, Millie Girl Steff shared a pic of her self with her pup, Rufus! I couldn't wait to share!