October In Pictures...

Back With A Primary Pop- Mod Monday

Hello! Hello! Everyone, we are very sorry that we have been absent from our blog. We have been excitedly working on our Etsy shops (Brentwoodlanevintage and The Modd Shoppe-under construction). 

Since today is Monday, we wanted to kick off the week with a Mod Monday post. These photos were taken in September when it was much warmer.

 We're all familiar with the primary colors: red, blue and yellow, most of us learn about them in grade school. What I find so cool about vintage clothes is the color combinations. Although daring, color combos today aren't executed in the same manner and don't create the same look. Initially, when I think of red, blue and yellow it reminds me of kindergarten or clowns or something else, but not a cool looking top! I love how these primary colors, when combined with a geometric pattern, make such a statement. The top came with a tie belt but I used it as a neck-tie instead.   



vintage top: thrift store

vintage skirt: thrift store

earrings: Old Navy

shoes: Nordstrom

 

Thanks for reading! 

Sincerely, Vera 

Tutorial: Easy 1940s Waves

This is our FIRST tutorial ever so we are very excited and a little nervous. So without further ado, here it is! *We are in need of a new camera so please bear with us as the photos may be a little blurry* 





Here is an easy way to get the look of glamorous waves inspired by the 1940s. This method has been used a lot in adverts--magazines especially. Though the method is not authentic, it is very accessible for the modern girl who desires a simple vintage look. With practice, you can do this fairly quickly. Depending on your hair texture and the amount of hairspray you use, this style should last all day (and in her case two).

 

HELPFUL TIPS:
*When winding strands, don't hold too tight to avoid dents
*Apply serum before hairspraying finished comb-out
*If sides aren't symmetrical, clip all hair to one side with Bobby Pins
*Don't use a fine-tooth comb to comb out curls--this will take out the definition and it won't stay as long.

 *You can also deepen the creases of the wave by lightly pressing the barrel of your iron into each wave

 

 

Vera's hair is naturally straight with bangs...

 

 

1. DIVIDE FIRST SECTION OF HAIR

Start from the nape area and section with the rattail comb (or your fingers) about a 1" thick straight part from ear-to-ear. Clip the rest of hair up out of the way.

 

2. SECTION A 1" STRAND

Spray this piece of hair evenly. This will be your first curl.

*Our sections are a little larger--use smaller sections for more control*

 

 

3. SMOOTH SECTION
Using a comb or your fingers to distribute hair spray
 (See Below)

 

 

4. WRAP

Wind the strand of hair you sprayed around your curling iron. Make sure to wrap each section of hair the same direction each time. This is important-you want all the curls to wave in the same direction.

 

5. HOLD

Once the hair strand is completely wrapped around the iron, hold it at least for 5 seconds so the spray can harden. Depending on the heat and your hair texture, you can decide if you wish to keep it wrapped longer.

 

 COMPLETED CURL

 

7. COMPLETED ROW

Continue curling untill you have a row. Don't worry if you need to make more curls to finish your row.

 

8. SECTION NEXT ROW

Bring down a new section of hair for your next row of curls.

 

9. CURL NEXT ROW
Curl the next row like the first. Cleaner partings will make it easier. If the partings aren't perfect-don't worry! Just make sure they are as even as possible.

 

10. CROWN PART
Vera has a center part and bangs, so we kept it the same. Most girls like to part their hair to the side. If you choose to do this, just continue curling. Your heavier side will have some hair left even though the other side ran out.

 

11. CURL CROWN

Continuing in the same direction wrap your strands. When sectioning, keep the partings the same direction. Going sideways will mess up the finished outcome!

Don't tire out--this top layer should be set well.

 

12. FINISHED CURLS!

 

 

13. COMBOUT

Use a wide tooth comb to brush throght and get the crispiness of the spray out. Don't use the fine teeth--this will weaken your set. *If

you used little to no spray, skip this step*

 

14. BLEND CURLS
Use a brush with bristles to smooth and blend the curls together.  Natural or natural-blend bristles work best but work with what you have. Brush untill the curls relax into a wave. Take care to not flick the brush out when brushing through. This will frizz the wave and make it harder to blend.

15. SMOOTH WAVE
Work the wave with your fingers and smooth with your brush.

16. TURN ENDS UNDER
If the ends of the wave flip out, use the curling iron to turn the ends under.

17. FINISHING TOUCHES
If needed, use a pea-drop of serum to smooth flyaways and lightly mist with hairspray.
*You can also deepen the creases of the wave by lightly pressing the barrel of your iron into each wave.*

 

I hope this tutorial made sense and inspired you. If anyone tries it, feel free to share the results!

 

 

 --Viola

Outfit Post- An Autumn School Day

Its so nice to have some weather that isn't blazing hot or ice cold. With the weather beconming quite mild, it was a perfect time to take photos for this fall outfit. School has been officially in session for a little over two months now. I thought it would be fun to dress the part. We will be expecting some weather in the 90's soon! No autumn or winter clothes will be needed here, we took these photos for this fall outfit in the nick of time!


Reading intently on a park bench...



Pitfalls in English



 Accompanied with some vintage educational subject books, with my two french braids and penny loafers I thought I looked quite appropriate for school.



Time for an English lesson!

Sweater: JcPenney

Skirt: thrifted

Belt: thrifted

Knee Highs: Target

Shoes: Lands End (JcPenney)

Bag: Goodwill (in Arizona)

Books: Estate Sale

Glasses: Ray Bans (Lens Crafters)



Scuffed from recess...


Sincerely, Vera

P.S. We are going to have some hair tutorials soon, so stay tuned!