Evolution!

I suppose you might be wondering what's become of me.

Well, among other things I've started a law firm, dived headfirst into vintage, and enrolled in the Master Gardeners program (shut up, it's fun).

As such, Martini needs a facelift. So, I'm taking it to tumblr, bitches.

If you find that you still need sweet deals, stompy boots, and wiener dogs--now with a MARTINI 2.0 twist--click this way.

Photo: Every Red Heart Shines by Valkyrie

New Additions!

Yeah, I hate the model's face too. Just focus on the cute dress (now in my eBay store)!

Sweetees 'Katya' silk dress

At least this model looks friendly:

Martin + Osa navy stripe top

The dress was worn one time, and is like new. The shirt is new with tags!

As before, with any of the items in my eBay store, Martini Lifestyle readers will receive FREE SHIPPING* with code FREEMARTINI in the "notes" section at purchase.

*Shipping fee will be refunded after purchase is complete, so long as the code is present in the "notes" section, or you contact me via email at martini.lifestyle@gmail.com with FREEMARTINI in the subject line.

**International readers/buyers, I can't offer you totally free shipping with this code, BUT, I will refund HALF your total shipping cost if you use FREEMARTINI as above.

Heeheehee

This ridiculous vintage purse gives me the giggles.

Surefire Pick-Me-Up: Asian Snack Packaging

Rough day?
Crazy week?
Quit your job after months and months of planning to quit your job (Ahem, me :D)?

Well, check out this sweet and sexy thrill: cruising Asian snack mascots at the local H-Mart. Oh yes.

Listen monkey, I don't think anyone should allow their children anywhere near you...

Gang-Sign Mowhawk Gun-Finger McCorn? You're not allowed near the kids either.
And stay away from my car.

Whoah. Cowboy Corn with teeth. Better than corn with mowhawk? Not sure...

...and yet, I don't think this sad sad girl agrees with what everyone says...

Hark, a potato.

That is all for today. Fashion will return later this week...

Baby Canteloupe!!

Baby Canteloupe!!, originally uploaded by verylegalmuffin.

Baby Canteloupe!!

Photo of me...

Dark Creature at Table, source unknown, originally uploaded by verylegalmuffin.

...seriously though, I would love use this image as my professional headshot. Who wouldn't jump at the chance to hire a lawyer who looked like that? I would certainly jump at the chance.

Source unknown, but I'd love to learn the who/where/how if any of you know...

Next Up

Must. Thin out. Closet! I'll be posting this next batch today...

Coming to the store tonight...

UPDATE: They're in, folks! Browse away. Remember, free shipping with FREEMARTINI in notes at checkout. International buyers get 1/2 off shipping with same code.

These and more. Let me know if you see anything you'd like to take a pre-ebay crack at...

Legend...not known for his 90-degree weather stamina

Legend...not known for his 90-degree weather stamina, originally uploaded by verylegalmuffin.

Legend...not known for his 90-degree weather stamina

Long Day, Weenie Butt

Long Day, Weenie Butt, originally uploaded by verylegalmuffin.

Long Day, Weenie Butt

More Sales! More Free Shipping!

This week, we have several new items in the eBay store that must go (both starting at $9.99!):

Martin & Osa soft grey belted "shirt" skirt

Naughty Monkey "Missing in Action" tortoiseshell and black patent flats

The skirt is new, with tags, and in its M&O wrapper. The shoes were worn outside one time, so they have some minor marks on the bottoms, but are otherwise perfect.

As before, with any of the items in my eBay store, Martini Lifestyle readers will receive FREE SHIPPING* with code FREEMARTINI in the "notes" section at purchase.

*Shipping fee will be refunded after purchase is complete, so long as the code is present in the "notes" section, or you contact me via email at martini.lifestyle@gmail.com with FREEMARTINI in the subject line.

**International readers/buyers, I can't offer you totally free shipping with this code, BUT, I will refund HALF your total shipping cost if you use FREEMARTINI as above.

Sale Time, and Free Shipping! Woo!

I'm rounding up the items I've purchased over the past few months that didn't quite fit as I'd hoped and posting them on the eBay store, priced to move! Seriously...I need the space, and they're just sitting there! On the block this week:

1. Vivienne Tam

2. Bloch

3. Cynthia Steffe

4. Vintage Bandolino

5. ADAM Adam Lippes

6. Stuart Weitzman

I plan to post another host of closet (and hall, and spare bedroom, and and and) cleaning sales in the coming weeks. For now, on any of the items in my eBay store, Martini Lifestyle readers will receive FREE SHIPPING* with code FREEMARTINI in the "notes" section at purchase.

*Shipping fee will be refunded after purchase is complete, so long as the code is present in the "notes" section, or you contact me via email at martini.lifestyle@gmail.com with FREEMARTINI in the subject line.

**International readers/buyers, I can't offer you totally free shipping with this code, BUT, I will refund HALF your total shipping cost if you use FREEMARTINI as above.

Happy hunting :)

Fairly Accurate Representation

Gil Elvgren - Diving Board Pinup, originally uploaded by verylegalmuffin.

...of how I'll look this week! At the beach! Wheeeeee....

Go on sale! Go on sale!

Moscow-in-Bloom blouse, $98

(FOREVERRRRRR >:-( BLARRRRGH )

Tried it on, it looks great (actually, way better than the pic), perfect for summer, loose but slimming, has been in stock for several months, lots of markdowns currently happening...WHY WON'T THIS BLOUSE GO ON SALE ALREADY??? * mashes head against keyboard *

Tyrannosaurus Weenie

Skinny little Peanut sure is fierce.

:D

Stripes!

This afternoon, I've been enjoying a nice little fantasy about purchasing this dress (caveat: shopping budget currently does not permit the actualization of said fantasy):

Built by Wendy pleat dress
$198 from $288

I would pair it with my new brown belt (purchased here):

And my new blue shoes (purchased here):

Hmmm for now I'll pair the accessories with the dresses I already own...

I'M BEING VERY GOOD. And, Some Summer Whites...

Oh, hey, look at that...Twinkle by Wenlan, one of my favorite designers, is on Gilt and all discounted and stuff. [* bites knuckle *] I will resist, dammit, and not buy these two dresses. [* longing gaze *]

'Earth's Heaven' dress

$119 from $315

Woven, dotted shift dress
$135 from $342

Moneyed bastards, please find your Gilt access here.

Wearing (an Overview), and WORN (a Magazine)

What am I wearing this summer? Let's cruise through the most recent additions to my closet...

The Dresses: Not too short, not too long, somewhere between form-fitting and easy-breathing...

Leifsdottir 'Red Shibori' silk dot dress

$129 from $298

(Note: this one might get sent back if the fit isn't perfect...)

Tracy Reese silk cummerbund dress
$100 from $295

The Blouses: This season, I've focused on vintage-style blouses with flattering sleeves, so that I can wear them through the day without a shell or cardigan coverup.

Vintage coral cotton blouse
$28

Trovata striped cotton top with ruffly detail
$49 from $150

Edme & Esyllte pouf-sleeve navy cotton blouse
$39.95 from $78

Jill Stuart dot silk 'Katy' blouse

$72 from $265
(Note: Because my torso is short, it does not look like a crop top on me. It's great with high-waisted skirts.)

The Skirts: When it's hot outside, a flowy cotton skirt is the only possible answer.

Leifsdottir 'Ashri flower' pleated skirt
$69 from $198

Vintage 'French blue' button-front skirt
$36

Floreat 'Pulsations' red and white striped cotton skirt
$39 from $78
(Note: sold out online, but still available in stores)

The Shoes: Sandals (finally!), BRIGHT BLUE SHOES (Wooo!), and Repettos (no surprise there...)

Vintage woven T-strap wedge sandals
$38

Vintage leather electric blue peep toe heels
$32

Repetto 'BB' bright red patent leather ballet flats
$130 from $290

(And, may I add, these were very difficult to find. Thanks, eBay recurring search function!)

As you can see, summer's wardrobe has been brought to us today by:
Gilt (access here),
Etsy (Golden Vintage and Bee Keeper),
RueLaLa (access here),
Anthropologie (sale section!), and
eBay

No real surprises there :) What's your favorite summer shopping locale? Is it virtual or actual?

P.S., WORN's shoe issue, image at top, is my current exciting fashion read. I'm also getting into their online content...

Let me be excruciatingly clear: I do not read fashion-based literature. It makes me slightly nauseated and dizzy. This magazine, however, has some actual substance to it. It makes me feel excited and intrigued instead of resentful and fat.

Per the editors' description: " instead of concentrating on trends and pushing products, we explore the concepts and ideas of clothing." I like to think of it as a nerdier Jane Magazine, and from Canada. Bliss! Now excuse me while I return to my article on the art of boot repair...