tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80532020675906128982024-01-25T01:42:47.292-08:00nakedcowgirl vintageCrystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.comBlogger365125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-84699793228813372282014-01-08T11:21:00.001-08:002014-01-08T11:22:44.288-08:00my favorite color palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I want to spend my days dressed like a sunset over the ocean.<br />
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Photo # 1 taken with my phone in Huntington Beach, California. <br />
Photo # 2 Chanel, Fall 2014, Style.comCrystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-33525124173028162932014-01-06T12:36:00.002-08:002014-01-06T12:36:49.610-08:00New in Shop: Primary Colors<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/170585108/vintage-80s90s-esprit-turtleneck-knit?ref=shop_home_active"><span itemprop="name">Vintage 80s/90s ESPRIT Turtleneck Knit Slouchy 8-Ball Graphic Yellow Dress S/M </span></a></h1>
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Happy 2014, friends! I know I’ve been neglecting this space (hopefully, ya’ll haven’t missed me too much), and instead been spending lots of blissful time over the holidays and on weekends in my vintage studio - dancing around, doing handstands, and most importantly, photography lots of amazing vintage for the shop. Here’s some vintage beauts of the primary color variety to brighten all your days. Wishing you many blessings for the new year!
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173992741/vintage-70s-rainbow-plaid-toggle-wool?ref=shop_home_active"><span itemprop="name">Vintage 70s Rainbow Plaid Toggle Wool Coat Small</span></a></h1>
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<span itemprop="name">V<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172590890/vintage-1950s-red-folkloric-blouse-skirt?ref=shop_home_active">intage 1950s Red FOLKLORIC Blouse Skirt Two-Piece Set </a></span></h1>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173999071/vintage-70s-red-oaxacan-embroidered?ref=shop_home_active"><span itemprop="name">Vintage 70s Red Oaxacan Embroidered Floral Tent Mini Dress w/Capped Sleeves. Small</span></a></h1>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span itemprop="name"><span id="goog_1477263147"></span>Vintage 1970s Ox-Blood Red Tooled Leather Mexican Crossbody Purse Shoulder Bag<span id="goog_1477263148"></span></span></a><span id="goog_1477263140"></span><span id="goog_1477263141"></span></h1>
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I’m sure ya’ll have seen <a href="http://wheretoget.it/look/145411">these cute pastel roller skates</a> all over the internet, prompting women everywhere to make mad dashes to Urban Outfitters to get a pair. These adorable skates were created by Long Beach badass, Michelle Steilen, of <a href="http://moxirollerskates.com/">Moxi Rollerskates</a>. But what makes Michelle, a.k.a. “EstroJen” or “Estro” in the roller derby community, really special and super inspiring is her raw, insanely talented roller skating ability. I always have hearts in my eyes for athletic women, and I'm crushing hard on EstroJen. Check out her gnarly roller skating skills in this video for Bones bearings. I hope it compels you to get rolling; I know I’ll be dusting off my old skates. <br />
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Hot dog, it's been a while since I’ve my an appearance on my blog! So here I am, stepping in for a twirl to say hello and let you know that I’ve thus far managed to avoid the winter blues by keeping busy with familiar past times (eating pie, playing dress up, antique/thrift store shopping) and engaging in some new experiences too. A few weekends back, our friends took us to an outdoor shooting range and showed me how to shoot a .22 hand gun and rifle. Shooting guns was fun, but it made me realize I really need to get into martial arts or something because I’d rather count on my body for self defense than use a lethal weapon. I can leave the gun shooting to Pete, who, turns out, has amazing aim.<br /><br />This past weekend, Pete & I drove out to Prescott, Arizona, where we experienced beautiful fall foliage and weather! (Maybe if we had a proper fall in Southern California, folks wouldn’t be trying to bring on Christmas so prematurely. God help me, the employees at Starbucks are dressed like elves!) We drove out to be with Ma for her birthday. But it was really more like my birthday because Ma took me to all the thrift stores around town, and accompanied me on my mad whirl through the many antique shops in the town square. Towards the end of our shopping spree, poor Ma got hit with some major allergies - her right eye swollen, gooey, and red. I guess Pete ain’t the only one to be allergic to my lifestyle, but he & his ma are both good sports. And I scored some really neat finds that I’ll have to show you another time. Oh, and it looks like I’m officially a motorcycle mama, as Pete bought himself a new ride (with a seat for me) while we were out in Arizona. Now, what in the heck am I gonna wear? <br /><br />Well friends, I hope you are enjoying yourselves. If you live in Southern California and like roots music, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.folkrevivalfestival.com/">Long Beach Folk Revival Festival</a> this Saturday, where I will be selling vintage, and which is sure to be a rollicking good time. <br />
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“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”<br />-- Dalai Lama XIV Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-3335241307355698632013-10-15T09:32:00.000-07:002013-12-18T11:38:11.020-08:00Franklin Canyon with Kafka<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we
create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently
desired.”
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“Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.”
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5223.Franz_Kafka">Franz Kafka</a><br />
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All pieces from this photo shoot are in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedcowgirlvintage">shop</a> now. Photography & Styling by me. Model: Avalon Lopez Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-33520872435675909632013-10-12T23:21:00.000-07:002013-10-12T23:21:12.157-07:00New in Shop: White Lace/Black Glitter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just added these two amazing pieces to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/your/listings?ref=si_your_shop">shop</a>: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165615284/vintage-betsey-johnson-white-lace-punk?ref=listing-shop-header-1">Vintage Betsey Johnson Punk Label White Lace Skirt</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165618134/vintage-50s-black-glitter-lurex-bad-girl?ref=listing-shop-header-0">50s Black Gold Lurex Glitter Jumpsuit</a>. Get em" while they're hot.<br />
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Photography and Styling by me. Model: Avalon LopezCrystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-87331625591257847432013-10-09T12:46:00.000-07:002013-10-09T12:46:03.927-07:00Thank you for letting me be myself, SF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can you believe it was over 80 degrees the whole 4 days I was in San Francisco? <i>I </i>was unable to believe the weather forecast for SF, and thus packed my finest cold weather clothing. Despite being a little warm for my wardrobe, San Francisco could not have been more ideal, move giving, more welcoming. The bands that performed at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest, (which we try to attend every year), held in Golden Gate Park, were phenomenal. I most enjoyed listening to Mark Lanegan sing in his haunting baritone voice, as we sat on a tree stump on the hillside (he did an all acoustic set), dancing to Emmylou Harris (who is still the reigning honky tonk queen), and getting all teary eyed and tender hearted when Ralph Stanley took the the stage and belted out his songs in his highly distinctive high-lonesome voice (he’s 86 years old!). When we weren’t at the HSB Fest, we were walking all over town, eating yummy food, hamming it up, thrift store shopping. The thrift stores were so generous; I was giddy as can be. Gosh, I feel so free in SF. I can dance around town in fancy duds, and noone seems to give me a second look. What a town! Now if only it were always 80 degrees, and had affordable housing.<br />
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All of these photos were taken with my Iphone. I’ll admit I was pretty self-conscious about pulling out my phone every 10 minutes to snap photos. It just doesn’t have the same appeal as a 35 mm camera, and I suspect it never will (at least for me). <br />
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Outfits: 60s wool plaid shirt dress (Vets Flea Market, LB), 50s powder blue coat (antique mall in the Orange Circle), nude 60s chiffon dress (Vets Flea Market, LB), 60s knit white mini dress (thrifted) Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-65968998993674260882013-10-01T11:01:00.001-07:002013-10-01T11:01:37.137-07:00Former Luddite Attempts to Embrace Technology <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After much prompting from friends, I've finally joined the rest of the world on <a href="http://instagram.com/nakedcowgirlvintage#">instagram</a> (after purchasing my first smart phone!). Watch me as I clumsily attempt to navigate the modern technological world. I'll be posting some never before seen (at least on this blog) film photos, snaps of my new work studio, daily outfits, shop updates, etc.,. You can also find me on Facebook, where I kind of half-ass post updates. Follow me here: <a href="http://instagram.com/nakedcowgirlvintage#">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/nakedcowgirl-vintage/139860079372066">Facebook</a>. <br />
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<br />Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-29246290020338499912013-10-01T09:24:00.001-07:002013-10-01T09:24:56.554-07:00Mississippi Hill Country Blues 1967 by George Mitchell<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fife and drum picnic in Como, MS. Napolean Strickland on fife. I would totally wear that gal's get up. These are the moments of feeling that I'm nostalgic about, even though they are not from my own personal history. </td></tr>
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If you have any interest in Mississippi hill country blues, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.libs.uga.edu/media/collections/audioradio/gafolklore/mitchellbio.html">George Mitchell</a>'s historic photo documentary <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mississippi-Country-Blues-American-Music/dp/1617038164/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380642078&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=George+Mitchell+Mississippi+North+Hill">book</a> about his time spent recording then unknown hill country artists in 1967. His book also includes interviews with several of the musicians, who give an intimate and honest account of their personal histories. There are so many amazing photos that I would have loved to show you, but I want you to buy the book, which you can buy right<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mississippi-Country-Blues-American-Music/dp/1617038164/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380642078&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=George+Mitchell+Mississippi+North+Hill"> here</a>. </div>
Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-4043985710514444782013-09-26T16:07:00.000-07:002013-12-18T11:38:31.367-08:00wedding storyAs far as I knew, Pete and I were gonna wing the whole wedding thing on our road trip through Mississippi. Playing up to my severely idealistic nature, Pete suggested this idea to me a week before our trip, over some wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. “Why not”, I thought, “perhaps some old blues man will marry us in a dilapidated juke joint out there.” However, behind the scenes, Pete was coordinating everything, and had been for a good month or so.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">embracing after the proposal, which was the first surprise. Another surprise was that Pete had invited my best friends to come out to Mississippi. There's Desiree, my best gal, happily watching from the sideline. At this point, I'm completely unaware that she is there. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In fact, I heard whooping and hollering in the background after I said "yes" to Pete's proposal, but I figured it was just friendly Southern folk. But when I turned to give my gratitude, I found that it was my best friends and Pete's folks. I was so excited and shocked. really shocked.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ma and Chuck were there too. They drove all the way from Arizona to be with us.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mikey and Des giving me the details of how Pete had set the whole thing up, and how hard it was lying to me for a month. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mikey helping Pete to get ready before our wedding, which was to be held in the Shack Up Inn bar/chapel.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was definitely the most joyful day of my life, and the good times continued throughout the night.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Po Monkey's, the last juke joint in the U.S., where we basically had our wedding reception. photo by Annie Liebovitz </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Later that night, we carried on the celebration at Po Monkey’s, one of the last standing juke joints in the U.S., open only on Thursday nights (lucky for us our wedding day fell on Thursday). It was the Fourth of July, and although we didn’t see any fireworks, fireflies lit up the dirt road that led to Po Monkey’s. Po Monkey’s, run by the charmingly bawdy Willie Seaberry, aka Po Monkey, was once a sharecropper’s shack, but has been open as a juke joint for over 50 years. Po Monkey greeted us and the rest of his guests wearing a red clown wig, railroad striped overalls, and an apron tied around the waist. When the moment was right, he lifted the apron, exposing a ridiculously large plastic floppy black weiner. This kind of raunchy humor is commonplace at Po Monkey’s, like when the dj played Clarence Carter’s Strokin”(much to my delight), or when the new friends I made joked about how I was gonna “get it on” later that night, or how there’s a picture hanging on the back of the women's bathroom door of a beautiful black gal shot from behind, wearing a tennis skirt that just happens to be tucked into her underwear. No uptight folks here, and I felt right at home, gleefully exclaiming to all “this is the stuff I daydream about.” We all danced with joy on those hard slanted wood floors until it was time to return to the Shack Up Inn to watch <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Brown_%28guitarist%29">Kenny Brown</a> perform (R.L.Burnside’s guitarist and adopted son). We must have caused quite a scene that night because the next day in town, everyone knew that we were the young couple that had just got hitched.
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My wedding day was made even more special by the presence of my mother, who visited me that morning in a dream when we were still in our motel in Indianolo. She appeared to me with milk braids in her hair and dewy youthful skin. It had been so long since I had seen her look so radiant. She told me that she was happy and that she was with someone who loved her unconditionally. I woke up overwhelmed with emotions, and grateful in the knowledge that my mother was as happy in heaven as I was on Earth.
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Further reading: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/02/us/02jukejoint.html?_r&_r=0">2007 article from the New York Times on Po Monkey's</a><br />
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wedding photos by <a href="http://www.ab-visualmedia.com/">Austin Britt</a>Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-32910918004438931072013-09-23T12:19:00.001-07:002013-09-23T12:19:46.226-07:00New In Shop: Knits<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hey everybody. It's been a while since I've posted a shop update, but you'll be seeing a lot more updates in the near future, as I finally got my own studio work space! I feel so blessed to have found one that fits my criteria - affordable, natural light, wood floors. As a bonus, I even have an exposed brick wall! I worked for a few hours in the studio over the weekend, and was able to finally add some items to the shop. You can check out these knits and other items <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedcowgirlvintage?ref=pr_shop_more">here</a>. I look forward to sharing my studio space with you once the decorating process begins. Hope ya'll are well!<br />
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In mid-August, I visited my favorite place in the world - the Sequoia National Forest, where the largest trees on the planet exist. I feel completely at peace here. I knew that I wanted to share this special place with my niece, Anna, so I rented a cabin on the river in Three Rivers (just below the entrance to the national park),and invited Pete's family along too. The water in the river was the perfect temperature and so relaxing. We played and swam in the river until sun down. We also gathered rocks (I brought a few of them home), and tried to skip rocks like my momma used to do (she was the best at rock skipping). At night, coyotes howled from the mountain tops, and in the morning, we were visited by deer. <br /><br />Anna hiked 5 miles of forest with us, though she had a few melt downs. Kids these days are not fit enough, which I always find somewhat annoying. (Come on kids, you’re supposed to have boundless energy). I spotted a bear in a meadow from our car window, and we pulled over to check it out. Anna was thrilled with the bear sighting. I'm hoping that'll stick in her brain rather than the memory of our "tortuous" hike. What is your favorite place in the world?<br />
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"Keep close to Nature's heart.. and break clear away once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." - John Muir <br />
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Outfit: vintage bathing suit (thrifted), safari hat from West Africa (Downtown LA Flea)<br />
<br />Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-53220950684543838282013-09-11T10:39:00.001-07:002013-09-11T10:42:28.278-07:00cosmic neon thrifted mash up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What magnificent force is responsible for uniting thrifted pieces together in such wondrous harmony? I shall never know, but when it happens, I’m positively pleased. I’m pretty sure this look is inspired by Kathleen Hanna’s wardrobe in The Punk Singer. In the documentary, she wore a wonderfully gaudy lime green and purple vintage outfit combination, and I thought “her outfit must surely be thrifted, and golly those pieces were meant for each other, and my, she looks so young.” And then I realized once again that the fountain of youth is a boisterous outfit and a bad ass attitude. Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-10293638411305612522013-09-09T13:09:00.000-07:002013-09-09T13:11:22.526-07:00Woolworth's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're ever in Bakersfield, CA, be sure to check out the Five and Dime Antique Mall, which is set in an original Woolworth's Department store. The prices for antiques and vintage are phenomenally low, and one can still order a meal or a soda pop from the original Woolworth’s Luncheonette counter. Pretty neato!<br />
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This weekend, I tried to get some rest to recover from a summer cold that I've had for far too long. But I can't rest all weekend! I watched "<a href="http://www.thepunksinger.com/">The Punk Singer"</a>, the story of Kathleen Hanna, at our local art theater here in Long Beach. I really enjoyed it, and it was such a joy to see all the theater seats filled. I also went to the Belmont Shore Vintage Car Show, where Pete's 1964 Buick Riviera had its maiden voyage. The vintage car show reminded me of how much I want to drive an old car again. Perhaps a 1960s convertible American Rambler or Ford Falcon. Oh ya, and Dwight Yoakam is still the best singer around (I went to his show on Friday eve). Hope ya’ll had a nice weekend! <br />
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Outfit: yellow vintage shorts (vintage store in Fullerton), 60s crop top (Ebay), Van Doren Vans shoes, 50s sun hat (Five and Dime Antique Mall), 60s floral beaded purse (thrifted).<br />
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Five & Dime Antique Mall: 1400 19th St Bakersfield, CA 93301 Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-40721056882960720902013-09-06T12:08:00.000-07:002013-09-06T12:08:23.922-07:00Hwy 395<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pete and I spend Labor Day weekend on Hwy 395 in the Eastern Sierra nearly every year. Even though we’ve been there several times, there is still so much to discover. This year, we slept in a covered wagon in Bridgeport, swam in the historic (built in 1919) <a href="http://www.keoughshotsprings.com/">Keough Hot Springs pool</a> (it’s actually not that hot, since the pool is regulated by a cool water mist fountain), and hiked a few miles up the majestic Mount Whitney to the magical Lone Pine Lake (not pictured in this post. Still need to develop that role of film). In the Inyo National Forest, we found all kinds of creeks and lakes in which to play. I’m even considering taking up fly fishing for next year’s trip. While in the towns along Hwy 395, we ate at local restaurants and bars. In Jake’s Saloon in the town of Lone Pine, we shared a sweet remembrance of an old friend prompted by a David Allen Coe tune. Also in Lone Pine, we stumbled upon a real-deal garage sale - as in vintage accessories were like 25 cents a piece. I came away with several vintage hats and purses (including the red sun hat I’m wearing in this post) for $5!<br />
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Happy Friday! I’m stoked for tonight because I’m going to see Dwight Yoakam perform at the Palladium in Hollywood. Yippee!<br />
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Outfit # 1: 50s plaid shorts, vintage cotton top, vintage hiking boots (thrifted)
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Outfit # 2: Baja hoodie (thrifted) jeans with a name so stupid I’m too embarrassed to tell you (American Rag), reissued Van Doren daisy print shoes by Vans.
Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-67842095972439745872013-08-26T11:02:00.000-07:002013-08-26T22:23:32.671-07:00desert sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Heya buddies. Well, I’ve had another busy weekend slinging vintage (at my pop up shop grand opening and then at the Downtown Flea Market in Los Angeles). Even though I work all week at another job, I continue to sell vintage on my down time because I just love it so much (I love meeting new people). And because I find most of my vintage clothing at the thrift stores, I’m able to sell my loot at reasonable prices, and that’s something I feel good about.<br />
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This outfit was inspired by a desert sunset. I wore it to my pop up shop grand opening party. Sometimes I momentarily start thinking that perhaps I should start dressing more sophisticated since I’m in my 30s now, but I always end up wearing something fun and “youthful” instead.<br />
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Outfit: vintage pink beret (vintage store in Toronto, Canada), embroidered peasant top (thrifted), mohair vintage skirt (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lightwitch">Lightwitch </a>shop via Etsy, another gal who sells amazing vintage at reasonable prices), my new fave 60s grandma-chic-floral beaded purse (Can’t you totally see Prada designing a purse like this?) (thrifted), Born shoes (Nordstrom rack).
Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-77968743625436224982013-08-20T09:11:00.000-07:002014-09-17T16:23:18.835-07:00 a Natchez homeThe absurdly expensive home prices in Long Beach, California, have me seriously considering buying a home elsewhere, like perhaps in the small and quaint town of Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez instantly seduced me with her historic and preserved downtown homes (nearly every home is on the National Registrar of Historic Places), not to mention friendly people and beautiful landscapes (set just above the Mississippi River). Just check out this 4 bedroom dream home that is for sale for less than half the cost of a modest two bedroom in a modest neighborhood in Long Beach. Can you image the fun I'd have in this pastel faded beauty?
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photos from <a href="http://www.zillow.com/natchez-ms/">Zillow</a>. Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-40155197321511297572013-08-19T10:36:00.000-07:002013-08-19T10:36:10.183-07:00Vintage Pop Up shop GRAND OPENING this Friday !!!!! <br />
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Nakedcowgirl Vintage & <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/fancydisaster">Fancy Disaster</a> are having a Grand Opening Party for our vintage pop up shop at Flaunt Salon in Long Beach this Friday. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by. It's sure to be a rootin' tootin' good time. If you can't make it out to that, I'm also slinging vintage at the Downtown Los Angeles Flea Market this Sunday, August 25. You can bring your doggy along too, which is super cool in my book. Last month was the <a href="http://la.racked.com/archives/2013/07/29/27_colorful_snaps_from_the_downtown_fleas_epic_debut.php">inception</a> of the DT Flea Market, and I think it might be my favorite place to sell and shop. There's lots of local crafty goods for sale along with amazing vintage finds. Plus, there's several food trucks to enjoy. <br />
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I've been neglectful of this space as of late, but I'll definitely be posting a lot more real soon.<br />
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photo by Pete, taken with his phone.Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-18825270495590535812013-07-25T09:39:00.000-07:002013-08-01T12:04:36.619-07:00Jessie Mae Hemphill (1923-2006)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Let’s hear it for Ms. Jessie Mae Hemphill – a self proclaimed cowgirl, a pistol packing mama, a raw, gritty, talented northern Mississippi hill country blues singer and multi-instrumentalist. We hold her in high esteem over here at nakedcowgirl vintage. Though her commercial heyday was in the 1980s, Jessie Mae has played music most all of her life – she started her musical career when she was a young gal playing drums in a fife & drum band at local parties and picnics throughout the Mississippi hills. At around 8 years old, she learned guitar from her grandfather,<a href="http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sid-hemphill-mn0000046550/biography"> Sid Hemphill</a>, a blind band leader & multi-instrumentalist, who was renowned throughout the region, and was first recorded by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Lomax">Alan Lomax </a>in the 1940s. He is certainly worth checking out as well; his rendition of John Henry is one of the best I’ve ever heard. Jessie Mae definitely inherited her grandfather’s raucous, happy, primal style of playing. The rhythm she establishes with her electric guitar (played in traditional Delta fashion) and a tambourine attached to her ankle, not to mention her distinct voice, is impossible to resist. Have a listen and see if you can keep from getting down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">blues trail marker for Charley Patton, king of the Delta blues. Read more about Patton's life <a href="http://www.celticguitarmusic.com/patton1.htm">here</a> in R. Crumb's comic book retelling. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">romping around Charley Patton's graveyard looking for his tombstone, which unfortunately we did not find. However, a friendly dog hung out with us the whole time, which made me wonder if perhaps he was C.Patton incarnate. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a replica cabin similar to Muddy Water's birthplace. Rolling Fork, MS.</td></tr>
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Evidently the Mr. and I don’t know how to use a point and shoot film camera, as most of our photos taken with this camera turned out blurry. Despite the blur, I can still appreciate (and actually like) these photos that convey those special languid moments spent in Mississippi - exploring old graveyards of famous bluesmen, watching the remarkable big red sun go down, trying to get a glimpse of the elusive Armadillo, and rocking on the porch. Is there anything more relaxing than rocking on a porch? <br />
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We haven't got our wedding photos back yet, which is too be expected since it was only about a week ago that we got hitched, but when we do I'll be sure to share with you our happy story.Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-54600431723822570632013-07-09T11:56:00.000-07:002013-08-01T12:04:03.299-07:00M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an old juke joint in Bentonia, MS, where once upon a time one might have found Skip James singing and playing the blues.</td></tr>
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It is my supreme pleasure and with a big ole’ heart that I bring you some of my favorite photos (in no particular order) from my recent Mississippi road trip. There's a lot of them, but I'm certain you will enjoy a peak at this beautiful region filled with open (much akin to my own personality) and hospitable folks, a land where you can feel the ghosts, where tupelo and cypress trees grow in swampy waters, where moss drapes the trees, where the big red sun hangs over cotton fields, the land where the blues began, and the land where I got married! That's right - we had a shotgun/surprise wedding (me being the one surprised) in Clarksdale, Mississippi,on the 4th of July. But I'll need to elaborate on the wedding and how awesome Clarksdale is in another post. Hope ya'll are even half as happy as I am!
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My bestie, Desiree, leaping in Clarksdale, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tupelo trees, along the Natchez Trace.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Port Gibson, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skip James blues marker, Bentonia, MS. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">graveyard in Holly Ridge, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rev. John Wilkins and his daughters performing at the Mississippi Hills Blues Picnic, Holly Springs, MS. They were so good; I danced their whole set.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rocky Springs, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canton, MS, where O Brother Where Art Thou was filmed. The old buildings are breathtaking, but it's a shame that most of the businesses are out of commission.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canton, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natchez, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abe's BBQ, Clarksdale, MS. We ate red tamales, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, coleslaw, and it was all Dynomite! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clarksdale, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bentonia, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside the Rock and Blues Museum (amazing!), Clarksdale, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clarksdale, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mississippi treasures: Rev John Wilkins cd, William Faulkner's 50s edition of "Mosquitos", Leadbelly portrait.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crepe myrtle trees covered in moss. Natchez, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stax Records, Memphis, TN. There are some Memphis photos in the bunch too, as this is where our trip started. We loved Memphis too, though we'd both been there before to visit Graceland.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Club Ebony, a juke joined now owned by B.B. King. Indianolo, MS. Can you believe it - we ended up catching B.B. King perform at his yearly homecoming festival in Indianolo. He's definitely getting older, but man, he was so happy on the stage, like a big beatific buddha. The whole town came out to see him. He had the kids come on the stage for a dance contest. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mikey and Desi, groom's gal and bride's maid respectively. Clarksdale, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shack Up Inn, Clarksdale, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Johnnie's Drive-In BBQ, where Elvis used to eat cheeseburgers. Tupelo, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memphis, TN. The Arcade Restaurant in the oldest diner in Memphis. The film "Mystery Train" was filmed here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camera from Pete's stepdad, so I guess my step dad in law, dress from my girlfriend Miro. Natchez, MS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natchez, MS - oldest settlement in the Mississippi. We stayed in a huge home from the 1840s (not pictured here) and we were the only guests.I don't know how we get so lucky.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rowan Oak, Oxford, MS. home of the wonderful William Faulkner. I'm on my 5th book by him, so it was a delight to visit Rowan Oak. My favorite books so far have been "As I Lay Dying" and "A Light in August."</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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xoxo!Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-46536329381320790132013-06-21T10:10:00.001-07:002013-06-21T10:10:43.010-07:00dress like this<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In love with this look - a cotton maxi skirt, exposed back, bare feet. The model is wearing a Claire McCardell bare-midriff sundress.<br />
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scanned by me. Resort Fashion: <i>Style in Sun-Drenched Climates</i>. Rizzoli, NY.Crystal Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09841150920747260590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053202067590612898.post-76346081464523990872013-06-20T10:51:00.000-07:002013-08-01T11:58:49.620-07:00the last of my Arizona trip<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the tiny town of Hope, AZ, at the Junction of Hwy 60 and Hwy 72</td></tr>
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