Friend Fashion: Melanie

Hey everyone!

Remember my friend Melanie - she modeled this lovely checkerboard shirt for me. 

Well, we did another photo shoot that weekend and I am in love with these photos. Melanie has some of the best vintage items, like this dress. 

Enjoy getting to know Miss Melanie. 

Name: Melanie Margaret 

Age: 21

What are you studying in school? Sociology with a Women's Studies minor 

Hobbies: Crafting, altering clothes, beekeeping, traveling, collecting parasols and typewriters, throwing themed parties

Favorite quote: "Little Blossom there is the shiniest soul, just behind those eyes." ~Elbow, "The Stops" lyrics

Favorite movie: Brideshead Revisited; Love Actually

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?: Hopefully promoting travel, world views, and cultural tourism

Describe your style: vintage darling... with a touch of hippie traveler

Favorite places to shop?: Re-Threads Boutique (Setauket, NY), yard sales and estate sales

Favorite thrift store finds?: Vintage Italian, yellow floral print skirt and top combo (dress with same print in green); Black leather boots, fur trim in Amsterdam; 1960s red, faux fur trim coat

Biggest fashion mistake?: ... that people make in general? Telling others the flaw in their outfit which totally gives it away...

 Whose style do you most admire?: Chuck from Pushing Daisies!

Favorite memory involving me (Laura)?: Chocolate facials, Kimbra, Karaoke... do I have to pick just one?

Dress: Vintage: Re-Threads Boutique

Necklace: "It was my great aunt's from Austria!"

Key Earrings: Made my a friend from junior high

Shoes: Clothing swap 

Thanks for letting me get these lovely shots of you, Miss Melanie when you were visiting me! I miss you bunches! 

I hope everyone enjoyed getting to know my gorgeous pal! 

Other Friend Fashion posts: 

Silvia 

Alli 

Elena

Sarandon

Maggie

Amy

xoxo, 

Laura