House Of Leaves

New Site!

Hey all! I'm currently in the process of getting my store going (Vegas was AMAZING! So many trade shows, so little time!) So with that I am a bit busy to compose full blog posts. I ask you to please follow me at my new site's Tumblr!

I'm also working on organzing an amazing, curated Flea Market here in Portland. It's a combination of new and used, vintage, retro and small designers! If you are interested in participating please contact me for more info: nicole@victorypdx.com

New Blog: All the awesome pictures, not as much of the blah, blah, blah! :)

www.victorypdx.com

I win Shoes, You win shoes!

 

I'm really excited to be chosen by The Cut Blog as one of their 15 favorite Blogger's shoe pics! What does this mean? That means that everyone can go on and vote for their favorite [ME] and trash the ones they don't like [Everyone else]. You can vote once a day till the contest ends! the best part? IF I win the grand prize, I'll do a drawing for everyone that voted to win a pair of shoes of their choice too! FREE SHOES! MINIMAL EFFORT!

So click HERE, like their page and start voting today! And remember, vote early and vote often!

Also!! Please comment on this (or send me an email: nicole.funke@live.com) with your first name and email address if you have voted and wish to be entered into my contest. Even if I don't win, I'll still give out a prize at random anyway! It'll be good, promise. xo

 

Get To Work

I have a tumblr! Follow me and catch my pics as they happen: Victory Portland

Also, tons of good stuff up on Etsy right NOW! : House of Leaves & Co.

 

I fell in love with this early 1900's French ladie's work shirt. Too bad it sold for about $200, yikes! Isn't it lovely though? The hand stitched repairs seal the deal.

I would have been too afraid to wear it anyway. But Madewell has recently released their Rivet & Thread denim collection. The construction and styling is pretty legit, and the prices aren't all that bad either.

House of Leaves: Shop!

So I've been collecting vintage clothes and knick-knacks for a good long time with the intention of doing *something* with it all, so what better time than now to put it all together on Etsy? Here's a little sneak peek, expect to see these items up soon. I'll put up the link when they are for sale, so keep an eye out!

And since I've been on Photoshop I figured I might as well add myself to the work load. I was really excited to get to wear flats without socks, Spring = SOMEday. So break out the skinny jeans, button up and really, really orange coat, it's photo time!

PS I'm not the best at Photoshop... Don't judge me!!

 

Jacket: H&M Italy, Shirt: Thrift, Denim: Thrift, Necklace: From my Grandma (though Lord knows where she got it from), Sunglasses: Thrift, Flats: J Crew

Spring to Winter

 Alright, got a wee roundup of Spring & Winter goods to share. But first! Snaps of Me + my new (broke in) Swedish Hasbeens. I have wanted a pair of these for AGES and finally found a reasonably priced, used pair on Ebay. I like them better used, the leather is just broke in enough... Less work for me!

Trench: Burberry, Tee: Brandy Melville, Denim: Thrifted, Scarf: Thrifted

-So much great pictures of Spring & Winter-

-Current Elliot Spring 2012- 

-Maison Scotch Spring 2012-

-ALC Fall 2012-

-Lanvin Spring 2012-














-We Are Handsome Leggings-



-Harris Tweed Docs!-

-Madewell Color Block Tee-

-Tommy Ton @ Pitti-

Secrets & Things

The purse strings have officially been tightened. Well.... They have been for about a month, which is when I entered the world of unemployment. It's a strange and unfamiliar territory. One that I'm still struggling to get used to. I'm a worker-bee, I thrive on the daily grind and structure, structure, structure!

What's next? Here's the big secret of the day... I'm starting a store. I'm super hesitant to spill the beans, as it will be a while until a physical store comes into play, but I wanted to share with you all and ask YOU a question!

Me: What would you like to see in a Women's clothing and home goods boutique?

You: Email me your deepest wants/desires/hints/help! nicole.funke@live.com

I have it pretty solidly hashed out thus far and am STOKED to be attending Capsule and Magic in Las Vegas next month, but I'm so very open to all you smarties and your feedback!!

Alright then, I'll keep you all posted as this dream/idea grows and becomes something more tangable than a Word document, as it now is.

Alright, today I have on a few trusted ol' favorites in my Individualized Shirt (from the late, great Winn Perry) and a retro wool Pendleton skirt (from the always handy, Goodwill). The silver & turquoise necklace came from my late Aunt, who I got so many pieces of wicked jewels from. (Another blog post for another day?)

For now, I'm on a budget. So I have been deciding which items I *really* need for Spring, which items I will get the most use out of. I made a lil' list to keep myself on track, you should try it too! It turns shopping into a scanvenger hunt and helps you not buy things you don't *really* need.

1. Basic white sneakers, Jack Purcells are just perfect!  2. A sweet, basic dress to dress up or down  3. Solid, structured handbag (Nailed it with my super red Kate Spade!)  4. Baseball Tee, so versatile  5. Basic little sweater/cover up  6. Bright, full skirt  7. Statement dress  8. Basic denim/chambray shirt  9. Swedish Hasbeens Boots (Mine are on the way!!)  10. More bracelets, cause there's never TOO many  11. Basic pencil skirt, which will be everywhere this spring

One last note, if you happen to live or just be in Vancouver BC you HAVE TO visit Beggar's Banquet. I'm pretty awful with descriptions, so I just nabbed it from the site (waaaay more eloquent than me):

Beggar's Banquet is a new monthly "Pop-up Flea" taking place at the beautiful and very central Boneta space at #1 Cordova St. in Gastown. Expanding on existing vintage sales by including more categories, filling a niche in the city, between antique fairs and Main and Terminal. Marrying combined interests and collections. (For Guys & Gals)

clothing/collectables/curiosities/housewares/skateboard/furniture/books/bicycle /records/deadstock

The first edition of this sale will take place on evening of Friday January 20th and day of Saturday January 21st. $2 admission. More details here.

...I'm so sad I couldn't be a part of it right now, but don't worry, this is only the beginning!

Take it From the Guys

No really, they get all the best stuff. Take it.

Peeks and picks of the best of what's around...

-Adrian Brody @ Prada 2012-

 

-Carhartt 2012-

-Red Wing 2012-

-Best Made belts-

-Barrett Alley Bracelet-

-New [Repro] Brown's Beach Vests-

-Hanky Scarves @ J.S. Homestead-

-So much texture @ Altea [Pitti]-

 

-Tommy Ton @ Pitti-

-and a few ladies, too!-

Pre-Fall 2012

It still feels like Fall 2011 outside, but it's all Fall 2012 in the fashion world right now. Pre-fall isn't the most riveting time of year, most labels are holding out for the full Fall runway collections. BUT, there are always a few interesting things... Plus it's a fun peek into what will be big this year.

We had our first snowfall of the year (all 10, not-sticking, minutes of it) here in Portland today! I had to bundle up, so I went a a little crazy with the knits...

Sweater: Wallace / Dress: Uniqlo x Costello Tagliapietra / Scarf: ?? / Tights: Forever21 / Boots: Kelsi Dagger 

Before we go into pre-fall let's start with a few pics from Flea Bag's Spring 2012 look book. They have been expending on their popular flea with a few more basic styles. I really like everything I've seen of theirs. I also hear they are quite charitable, not to mention everything is made in the US. [Double plus]

-Flea Bag-

Okay....

Pre-Fall 2012
-Carven-

-Rag & Bone-

-3.1 Phillip Lim-

Mrs. Orange

First, I need to say that I watched Reservoir Dogs yesterday for the first time in about 10 years. [My DVD is from the 10 year anniversary, and the film is 20 years old this year! Crazy!!] I remembered and re-lived my crush [now 10 years strong!] on Tim Roth. Right?? Right. Okay, back to business.

                               ^^  <3                                    

Yikes! I didn't realise how intensely neon my bra is until I put my pictures up. [Note: This is an accident, not a statement!] On the upside I got to wear my clogs today [no rain!] So, you know, just look at the clogs... 

Blouse: Vintage, Thrifted/ Pin: Victorian, Thrifted/ Sweater: Wallace from Madewell/ Skirt: Forever21/ Tights: J Crew/ Clogs: Dolce Vita 

And Lastly, you may well know my *slight* obsession with Madewell [My ^ sweater is from there!] Well, They have some pretty cute stuff in at the moment, plus I'm really looking forward to their Spring Collection, which looks super inspiring!

Dress, Coat and Shirt all currently in stock at madewell, until I break down and buy them.

Indigo Days

Out running errands today, so it's an Indigo dyed fleece sort of morning for me. I just restocked the Antique Mall today, so lots of new (old) stuff in stock! I hope to have my first full vintage collection on Etsy in a week or so.. I'll post a preview on here before it goes up for sale, promise!

Sweater: YMC Indigo dyed Fleece, Button Up: J Crew, Skirt: Rag & Bone  [Typo! This skirt is from Forever 21!!], Hair: Doin' it's own thang

Also forgot I had a pic of my hair from the other day! God, I love having long hair. It's a complete pain in the ass most of the time, but it's really fun to play with. Plus I can do pretty much all of Margaret's hair styles on Boardwalk Empire. [Wooooorth it]

All-American

You following me on Instagram yet? If not, you have been missing a lot! Find me at: House0fLeaves

Speaking of vintage-inspired styling, how about Michael Pitt in Prada's Spring ads?? Um. Can I have these in 'ceiling poster' size? [Note: If you haven't seen Boardwalk Empire yet, watch it already!]

 A few looks from Boy. Band of Outsiders' Spring 2012 Lookbook. If my shopping budget was a little [lota] bigger, I would be all Band e'rything. The clean, crisp tailoring and straight-line silhouettes are bang on for [my] Spring.