IT Geek & Fashionista
From À LA MODEST There are only really a few IT women out there. I am not sure why, because this field is just a combination of a variety of common subjects such as math and art, both of which have a...
View ArticleRachie the Raker
From À LA MODEST Instead of flexing my non-existent womanly “guns” at the camera as Rosie the Riveter did in her famous pose, I decided to replace the shot with myself handling a broom. Hello, Rachie...
View ArticleFur Trimmed Bomber Jackets: Yay or Nay?
From À LA MODEST This is for all of you on the other side of the world enjoying the beginning of winter! There’s something retro about bomber jackets, and adding (faux) fur makes them have a touch of...
View ArticleThe Lines Are Rebelling
From À LA MODEST Dress: eShakti (direct link here) Belt: Hermes & Express (layered) Necklace: Vintage Loafers: Debenhams It’s hurricane season right now, and here I am posting some overly due...
View ArticleMy Mad Men Outfit
From À LA MODEST Here’s a photo of me and my aunt wearing vintage, taken during reception. Her dress is by Bettie Page Clothing. Fur purse & pill box hat for sale on Etsy! Since a lot of vintage...
View ArticleWinter Wearable Art Deco: Historical Art on Your Sleeves
From À LA MODEST If you haven’t read my previous post on Erté, a famous Art Deco artist and fashion designer, feel free to poke around! Art Deco is a style of art originally from France from after...
View ArticlePin Up Dresses That Don’t Bare
From À LA MODEST Oh my, check out these lovely “pin up” style dresses from Pin Up Darling. The cut and length on these dresses flatter any body type and can even give the illusion of having an...
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