#navy shop

[peachesingreece]

Reminder to avoid buying anything crochet new from big stores. Crochet (unlike knit) CANNOT be done by a machine and must be done by an actual human being. The person who made it was definitely not paid an appropriate amount for their labour. Most big stores use sweatshops anyway and I know it’s hard to completely avoid buying anything from a major store. But if those specific items don’t sell, we can send a message to companies that we don’t want items made fully by hand using slave labour

This summer, avoid any new crochet items. You don’t need THAT specific top that badly

[here-comes-the-moose]

Crosshair: Hunter may I please have some more money?

Hunter: I just gave you your allowance! How did you already spend all of it???

Crosshair: *flashbacks to the insane amount of treats, clothes, and toys he bought Batcher, Omega, and Tech and Phee’s kids he bought on a shopping spree*

Crosshair: Inflation is crazy right now.

[softkiseu]

𝓘 lussion

𝓟 laying 𝓓 eeply

inside my 𝓗 ead

[beyondfabric]

Introducing: Mr. Archive

What better way to kickstart 2024 than with one the most beautifully curated, styled and fair-priced vintage stores out there?

Mr. Archive has been one of my go-to places the last few months, be it for visual inspiration on their instagram profile or the browse some of the most interesting pieces around. To be fair, after 15 years of working in this industry is getting more and more difficult for me to find garments and brands that are truly exciting and fresh. If on top of that we take into account the price point of some of these labels, many of which produce in Portugal with accessible costs, my enthusiasm dims even further.

I’ve always been passionate about the universe of vintage and pre worn garments, but this love has been fueled in recent years by the appearance of highly specialized shops that seem to be perfectly in tune with my personal style. I’ve had the chance to chat with Matteo, the mastermind behind Mr. Archive to learn more about this outstanding project.

BF: I came across Mr. Archive fairly recently and I must say that it definitely hit a soft spot within the range of vintage providers currently on my radar. How long have you been in business? What drove you to create it?

Matteo: I'm passionate about my job, believe I have a somewhat general knowledge of the fashion world, but about 4 years ago, I got fascinated by this industry, even though I already knew it. I come from a family that has always worked in the clothing industry.

BF: For me, your selection is perfectly curated, bringing a mix of military and navy-inspired garments, with a twist of Americana. Is this an extension of your own style and taste, or is it more business-oriented?

Matteo: What I propose is all based on my personal taste; I create outfits on the spot, drawing inspiration from magazines, newspapers, etc., and then I elaborate and create. My mom is an artist, and I think I took inspiration from her.

BF: Vintage has always inspired me ever since I got into fashion roughly 15 years ago. There's just something distinctive about the fabrics and the history behind each garment that you can not replicate with new items. How/where do you source your amazing selection?

Matteo: My pieces come from warehouses worldwide; I'm constantly looking for new things, and that's the wonderful thing about my job! I have strong trust in my suppliers!

BF: With sustainability being the word of order when it comes to fashion, have you noticed an increase in demand for pre-owned garments? Do you think part of the solution can be provided by vintage?

Matteo: Recently, there has been an increase in the purchase of vintage and second-hand clothing items. To be honest, I believe that a few years ago, not many people knew about this world, but now it's expanding and captivating even those who knew little about it.

BF: I noticed you have a small capsule of garments carrying your own label, namely selvedge denim and accessories. What's the story behind those? Can we expect more designs in the future?

Matteo: I won't deny that creating my own clothing line would be a great personal satisfaction, a significant growth. I recently created a small line, "MRARCHIVE," currently composed of jackets, pants, and hats. One day, I'd like to expand, but I still have much to learn and study.

BF: Any tips or advice you wish to leave for those more reluctant to explore the world of previously owned items? It's still somewhat taboo for some people.

For many people, this world is still a taboo; they're still stuck in the thought of "they're used clothes." What I think is that one should see the story and originality behind each piece to appreciate its value, both from a historical and an aesthetic perspective. Sometimes, I compare some clothing items to paintings—they should be framed.

You can find Mr. Archive here.

[zemi-noelle-art]

LPS Custom #7: Moonlit Tea Rose Garden Great Dane

Definitely channeled Moi Meme Moitie as well as my OC Margeaux for this one. As much as I love pastels and bright colors, I really enjoy this kind of palette just as well! As for props, I'm glad I get to show off my cool teacup set I got from an antique store while back, as well as a perfectly sized frame I found while cleaning the other day. I took way too many photos and it was really hard picking which ones to post without making this "do you love the color of the LPS" lol trust me this is only 10% of them.

[shopwitchvamp]

💙🔹Blue, Blue Summer🔹💙

6/29/23 Restock - live now!

Plus, we've got two sale items in this set! Navy Blue Midis are $20 off and Royal Blue Face Masks are $9 off

🖤witchvamp.com🖤

[daisda]

Daisda V-Neck Front Split One Shoulder Mermaid Evening Dress With Sequins Online

[scarlet-sam-chaos]

[bumblingbabooshka]

I believe in the Voyager Crew's ability to have any environment they're placed in running like a ghost ship in record time

[rubymaerose]

40s sheer spotted rayon shirt dress • 1940s vintage dress

[apocalypticdemon]

I would say I have no explanation for this, but uh. I really do. Behold: the first ideas for a Terror IndyCar AU that has possessed me for the last 36 straight hours. It would not leave me alone until I put some of it to paper.

Behold: Crozier as an established, relatively liked, if cynical, driver, upstart rookie James Fitzjames, and Hickey, who is, as always, totally normal and not causing problems.

The art is rushed, but I needed to purge the demons as fast as I could

[softkiseu]

𝓛 eaves 𓇢

𝓓 ancing 𓇢𓆸

through the 𝓦 ind 𓇢

[fetch-mode]

Bag charms and ugg boots🍂

[girlythings4me]

[villainsimpqueen]

YALL ON SOME OFF TOPIC-

Im so excited for my next cosplays.

Ya girlie is gonna try to make a cosplay of one of my barren lands Navi! And my best friend said she would love to do one too.

I got four months before a con and one cosplay for it done and if the funds allow it, ima try to do a cosplay for one of my Barren Land Na'vi ocs!

but im debating on who i should do,

My boy Antiphonus who was the first

(Art made by the stunning @nin3kyuu)

or

Nyxra who was like a persona, but i kinda started developing her more than just that.

(Art by the gorgeous @nin3kyuu)

[cinewhore]

i thought i asked but i didn’t: where are yall buying ur jeans? I have like two pairs lmao

idk there’s just something about getting older and gaining weight that makes something click in my brain.

Full transparency: i went from a size 2 to what looks like a size 6. The office weight gain is absolutely real and Im gonna need to find a way to cope with it. It’s not settling in my stomach per se but more so my thighs and I want yall to imagine my face when I tried to shimmy into a pair of jeans that used to be too big and now they are too small.

my current plan is to stop by a department store like LOFT or Target and try on a few pairs just to confirm before i go spending $100s on new jeans.

Feels like i entered a new age of puberty lol