I recently acquired this reconstructed vintage shirtdress, and it is easily my favorite dress ever. The design is impeccable and the tatter is so refined – it’s truly a work of art. If you love scrap fashion and deconstructed couture, you’ve got to check out Mad Madeline. Portlanders, hit up Last Thursday to see her stuff in person. She’s totally talented, and a sweetheart too!

I first wore my new frock  this Saturday, to the Portland Farmers Market and then to the Let Live NW Animal Rights Conference. The big event, which the local vegan community has been fundraising for, was a smashing success (in my opinion, as an attendee). It was so great to meet everybody, and to hear all the amazing speakers. I hope everyone went home as inspired as I was!

You can sorta make out my ceramic chicken pin – it belonged to my mother.

• Embellished Vintage Dress: Mad Madeline
• Black Leggings: Nordstrom, ages ago
• Black Pinstripe Sneakers: by xhilaration
• Magical Beaded Bracelet: who knows?
• Chicken Pin: an heirloom

With friends at the Portland Farmers Market, before the conference.

Damian and I had a rather nontraditional Valentine’s this year, which of course suited us just fine.  This is what I wore for our private little celebration, in which we ate burritos from a roach coach and decorated cupcakes together.

This dress is, in my opinion, an exquisite example of vintage perfection.  Made of delicate crepe, the odd combination of design features are approaching avant-garde.  It boasts a tailored waist, high neckline, long sleeved batwings, a draped and open back, and draped pleated front pockets.  This piece is truly, truly divine, and I wore it unaccesorized to highlight it’s architectural strength.

• Vintage Black Dress: $7 at a thrift store!!!
• Wide  Weave Nude Fishnets: ?
• Black Peeptoe Heels: secondhand, by Mossimo

I hope your Valentine’s was a wonderful one!