Tag Archives: mod

new arrivals at platinum & rust

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Leah

I was fortunate to score some adorable pieces for the shop last week, including a mod dress with all the bells and whistles (it needs to be dry cleaned before I list it) and seersucker short shorts. The melamine tea set … Continue reading →

Posted in Retailers | Tagged 1970s, clearance, etsy, grunge, melamine tea set, mod, new arrivals, platinum and rust, sale, shop, tent dress, vintage clothing, womens boutique | Leave a comment

pretty things at platinum & rust

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Leah

A couple of wonderful coffee shop customers recently gave me several beautiful pieces dating from the early 60s to the late 70s. They belonged to her mother, who just downsized, and I’m so happy to be able to add them … Continue reading →

Posted in Retailers | Tagged 1960s, etsy, for sale, mad men, mod, naturalizer, platinumandrust, shop update, vintage, womens | 2 Comments

the moral wardrobe: paisley

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Leah

I often use polyvore to create outfits out of things I already own. When I combined this dress with these ruby red sneaker wedges, I knew I’d come up with something I would love to wear. And sure enough, the … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged boho, ebay, mod, paisley, secondhand, skechers, sneaker wedges, the moral wardrobe, threadsence, urban, winter | Leave a comment

the moral wardrobe: b & w dress

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Leah

I finally found the perfect black and white striped dress! I’ve tried on half a dozen with no luck (too short, too tight, weird material, unflattering), but I had my eye on this one for a couple months. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged 1920s, black and white striped dress, fair trade, fall 2013, hill country hill tribers, made in usa, mod, personal style, tatting, the moral wardrobe, threadsence | 2 Comments

the moral wardrobe: basically

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Leah

I often don’t know how good I feel in an outfit until I photograph it. I’m more willing to experiment with poses, lighting, and props when I feel confident in something. Even though the base components of this outfit are … Continue reading →

Posted in personal style | Tagged conscientious consumerism, handm, leopard flats, mod, neutral, personal style, red bauble necklace, simple, tatted necklace, the moral wardrobe, thrifting | 2 Comments

recipe for success: black and white + statement hat

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Leah

sources: hats – one, two, three; dresses – one, two, three; sandals I’ve always loved black and white designs because they make a bold statement with minimal effort. A striped dress pairs perfectly with a vintage-inspired statement hat and simple … Continue reading →