Inspiration from Monica

These are logos created by my friend Monica for the shoppe. I thought they were just too cool not to share on the blog! The above picture is my favorite version because I felt like the colors really stood out and the image was clear and beautiful... But then she showed me the latter, and I loved that one, too! Monica will be going into graphic design as a career, and was happy to help me brainstorm an eye-catching thumbnail for the shoppe!  Her inspiration was steam punk fashion, because she knew the shoppe would sell some vintage clothing--and how great is this?! 

Props to Monica for working on this for the shoppe in her free-time (well, while studying for a test)! 

xoxo. Haley

New Year. New Goals.

January 1, 2013. That feels really nice to say. 

With the coming new year, I have decided to set a few goals for myself.  I would list all of those goals right here, right now, but I actually don't even know them all myself.  I think my plan for the coming year is to develop and set goals for myself as the year goes on.  I want to think of this new year as a clean slate.  It's a new semester at school and I'll be launching my etsy shop the Grey Eagle Vintage at the end of this month (details to come soon about that!).  So, this month will definitely be chalk full of things to do!

For now, I just want to be surrounded by family and close friends. 

I hope you're having a lovely start to your new year, too!

xo. Haley

Betty Quesenbury.

A little while back, I was at my grandparent's house.  My grandmother and I were looking through old photo albums and talking about the people we saw in the pictures. Upon arriving at the final photo album left to look through, I found a high school yearbook at the bottom of the once piled-high stack.  I dusted the front off and read the writing.  'The Grey Eagle, 1947'.  I didn't really know what it was at first. It didn't necessarily look like a yearbook.  So, I opened the book to find that it was actually a publication produced by the Senior Class of 1947 for East Nashville High School (ENHS) in Nashville, Tenn.  I knew my grandmother had attended ENHS, so I asked her if this was her yearbook.  She said no, it wasn't.  She had graduated in 1945, not 1947.  Sure enough, upon checking, she wasn't in it.  I asked her where the yearbook may have come from, but she replied that she had no idea.  Anyway, I decided to read through the book just to look at the pictures and read the history of the school's alumni.  I had no idea I would become so interested in the people and their personalities.  After I finished the book, I decided I would begin trying to find out whatever happened to the people who marked its pages.  I began with someone who really stood out to me in the reading.  Her name was Betty Quesenbury.  Betty, I came to find, was very accomplished.

An excerpt from the the yearbook...

"Betty Quesenbury
Academic

Nicknamed "Quizzy",
Monitor 3, 4; Eagle Club 3; Eagle Staff 3, 4; Editor of Eagle 4; Boy-Girl Friendship Club 4; Chorus 4; Homeroom President 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Guild 2, 3, 4; N. F. L. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; School Spirit 2, 3, 4; President's Cabinet, Secretary of Commerce 4; January Class Treasurer, Most Versatile Girl, Most Likely to Succeed, History, Office Staff 4."

Betty was definitely very involved in school, both academically and through her extra-curriculars.  I liked Betty, not because we had everything in common (which we don't), but because she was relatable.  To me, you, and everyone.  She was so versatile in her areas of interest. She was able to accomplish so much in her high school days.  That is someone I wish to aspire to be like.  Like Betty Quesenbury.  In a way, I considered her somewhat of a rolemodel, because I wished to accomplish the things she had accomplished.  Especially, write as well as she did.  She had an excerpt about the history of the school in the book, and it was interesting, as well as phenomenally written!

In a dream world, I sort of wished I would be able to track Betty down... Possibly get in touch with and talk to her about what she ended up being able to acommplish in her life.  I bet it was quite a lot.  I wanted to be able to give her the yearbook I had found, in case she didn't still have hers.  I wanted to tell her what an inspiration she has been to me.  Unfortunately though, after conducting some research, I discovered that Betty Quesenbury was a name on the list of Fallen Eagles on the East Nashville High Alumni Association's webpage.  The one thing I had tried not to think about. The possiblity that she may no longer be here to talk to.  I know it may seem sort of pointless, but I cried.  I don't even know why, but I did. I cried.  I wanted her to be alive so badly.

Rest in Peace Betty Quesenbury, as well as all of the other Fallen Eagles of East Nashville High School.  Class of 1947, as well as before and after.

xoxo. haley

A Week Documented 12.10.12

x.o. haley

Kenmore Inspiration

Hey there!  I thought it would nice to create a little post about something exciting that I am really inspired to do this summer. Sewing has always definitely been a big inspiration for me! I really aspire to become an expert on the machine and get out of this ‘proficient’ stage in my sewing progress. I need something new. Maybe even a new project! I’ve thrown around the idea before of creating a small vintage-inspired clothing line, but I'm not confident that I have quite what it takes yet. Maybe once I get into regular sewing classes this summer, I’ll feel more confident pursuing that goal. But for now, I’ll just admire this Kenmore beaut’ at a yardsale from this past weekend.

xo. haley

10 Lovely Cosas: Class of '12 Graduation

Hi there, everyone! As many of you are aware, it’s another end to the school year.  And with the end to the school year comes graduation for the senior class at high schools nation-wide! Though I won’t be graduating this year, personally, I will be attending graduation for my friend, who will be going-off to college this fall *cries profusely* But if I were graduating this year, then I would definitely be wearing something like this under my cap and gown! Here are this week’s 10 Lovely Cosas (‘cosas’ are things in Spanish)…Graduation Inspired!

1.  Loving this pair of Sandalettes Heels from H&M. They could go with almost any dress, but would best suited for a short, flowy little number!  2.  I’m sort of obsessed with everything in Spotted Moth’s shop, and this dress is no exception! It is perfect for spring and comfortable for a hectic day!  3.  Mamba Nailpolish from Essie. Simple, elegant, and chic.  4.  Floral Lace Headwrap from Forever 21.  5.  It’s probably no secret that I love lace, so it’s no surprise that this Sweet Lace Dress from Forever 21 just jumped to the top of my favorites list!  6.  This Kimmie Dress in Jade(w/belt) from Sosie is simply to die for! In love with the simplicity of the cinched waist and flutter skirt. The skinny belt's such a big trend this year, as well!  7.  Polaroid SX-70 Rainbow OneStepInstant Film Land Camera (w/case) from  Whisky Ginger's shop on Etsy.  It’s an understood rule to always have Polaroid on you at a wedding, so how is graduation any different? ;)  8.  The perfect shade of lip gloss is essential, so why not treat yourself to some Chanel just this once? Try the Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Rose Pearl!  9.  This Envelope Crossbody from Forever 21 is perfect for graduation. Being that it’s a crossbody, it’s easily accessible and you almost forget sometimes that you have one on. Just don’t forget to take it off before you walk across the stage to receive your diploma!  10.  The Myra Peep Toe Heel in Orange Glow available at Sosie.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of ‘10 Lovely Cosas’!

xo. haley

Haley's Closet: The Wedding

Hey guys! I'm sorry that I'm just now getting around to posting these pictures, but these are from a few weekends ago when I attended one of my father's close friend's son's wedding! It was so beautiful there and I was so excited to have been invited. The colors they chose to work with were sky blue, mustard yellow, and a deep-set violet. To say the least, they looked wonderful!

I'm happy to be sharing some snapshots with you!

Outfit: Dress//Target, Cardi//thrifted, Pearls//thrifted, Purse//thrifted (Walmart vintage), Sandals//Khols

What was the last wedding you attended? What was the color coordination for that wedding? Did you like it or not so much?

xo. haley