Fiery Finish

I've Moved to FieryFinishVintage.com

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 03:31:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I finally took the plunge and designed my own website. My blog now lives over at fieryfinishvintage.com. Come join me over there and let me know what you think of the new design!

New in the Etsy Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:13:00 +0000

Watercolor blouse

Lace front dress

Satin and lace blouse

Southwestern print secretary blouse

There are some really perfect spring colors in this shop update. Shed your dark winter wardrobe and slip into some of these lovely pastels! I think my favorite is that watercolor print blouse up at the top. It's really one of the most interesting prints I've ever seen on a 70s blouse, and since I've been collecting printed 70s blouses for a long time, I've seen a lot of them! Since it's a bit too small for me, someone else will have to enjoy its beauty. What are you doing to transition your outfits into the nicer spring weather?

eShakti Spring 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:05:00 +0000

When eShakti asked if I wanted to review a piece from their Spring 2014 collection, I jumped at the chance to receive another one of their lovely items. So many of their dresses have such great vintage-like style. I chose this little polka dot chambray number knowing right away that I wanted to layer it with my white swiss dot blouse. Isn't the contrast hem the best? The monochromatic coloring of the dress makes it perfect for layering and fun colored accessories too!

I used the option where eShakti allows you to send in your measurements to receive a custom sized item, which was great except for the torso length. That isn't a measurement they take and this dress was almost two inches too long from the shoulder to the waist. That was a bit of a bummer, but I decided to just do a little surgery on the shoulders of the dress to make it work. It ended up bringing the neckline up pretty high, but I still really like how it looks. The craftsmanship on these dresses is so nice that it did kill me a little inside to go at it with my scissors and sewing machine. Oh well, it turned out fine in the end. I guess that's all that matters!

Whatcha Wearing?

Dress c/o eShakti / Tight c/o We Love Colors

Blouse from Philly AIDS Thrift / Belt from Goodwill / Shoes from St Vincent de Paul

I'm linking up with Transatlantic Blonde, The Pleated Poppy, Thrifters Anonymous, and The Style Record.

Orange Floral

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:26:00 +0000

You might recognize this skirt from a post I did about 6 months ago. It is honestly one of the most versatile pieces I have in my closet. In fact, right after we shot these photos yesterday, I decided to switch it up before we went out by ditching the denim jacket and green booties and replacing them with a long black cardigan and combat boots. I love owning something that can be styled in so many different ways! We had some friends in town visiting from the east coast this weekend, so yesterday afternoon we met up for drinks at the rooftop bar at the Ace Hotel downtown. The hotel is in the old United Artists building and there were a lot of really cool architectural details. It's nice to get out of our neighborhood every now and again to explore other parts of the city!

Whatcha Wearing?

Levi's denim jacket / Vintage skirt from Goodwill

Tank top from H&M / Skull necklace from Fire & Bone

Tights from We Love Colors / Vintage boots from Salvation Army

New in the Etsy Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:37:00 +0000

I'm in the process of adding a whole bunch of great new stuff to Fiery Finish Vintage right now! This is all of the fresh stock that's been listed over the past two weeks. So many things that are perfect for spring! I have to say that I'm always surprised when I find something vintage that is white and hasn't been destroyed by stains. Clearly I hit the jackpot in that department lately. All the better for lightening up you wardrobe as the days get longer and warmer!

Fire & Bone

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 03:37:00 +0000

I'm so excited to finally be able to wear my snowshoe hare skull necklace from Fire & Bone! I was a backer for their wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, and it arrived last week. My good friend Matt Kroner is one of the co-founders of the company, so that's just makes it that much more fun to wear and show off to people. Keep an eye on these guys...I think you're going to be hearing about them more and more as they expand their business.

It was super HOT in LA this past weekend, so I had to bust out the sandals. This is what I wore on Saturday afternoon when Matt and I headed out for lunch in the neighborhood. Sunday was even hotter, so we went to the beach. No complaints here; I'll take the beach in winter over freezing cold temperatures any day!

Whatcha Wearing?

Maxi dress and sandals from H&M / Vest from Goodwill

Skull necklace from Fire & Bone / Hat from Atlantic Attic Vintage / Sunglasses from Target

New in the Etsy Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:13:00 +0000

Floral hostess dress

Black pleated dress

Floral wrap skirt

Black and white peplum dress

Bright caftan

Navy striped dress

These fun new items were adding to Fiery Finish Vintage over the past two weeks. I have so much more great stuff that I'll be adding in the coming weeks too! Stay tuned...

Red Headed Stranger

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 23:21:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Kick-ass Alaska Eagle t-shirt and flannel from Goodwill / Jeans from H&M

Nine West leather jacket from Beacon's Closet / Clarks boots from Zappos

This was my weekend coffee shop breakfasting/thrift store hunting/errand running/Super Bowl watching outfit. A low-key outfit for a low-key weekend. It's actually cold enough to pile on a few layers too. For a while there we had temperatures that stayed pretty steadily in the mid-70s to mid-80s I'm not complaining, I know that almost everyone else has been in a snowy deep freeze!

So here's my new hair cut and color care of the talented folks at the Vidal Sassoon Academy. They always do such an awesome job! It might have been a really early morning and a really long day at the Long Beach International Salon and Spa Expo, but I still had fun hanging out behind the scenes and having my cut done in the Sassoon booth. The deeper, less coppery red colors they used are a nice change from my usual orange color too. I haven't had such vibrantly red-red hair in a while and the deeper tones woven into the fringe give it a nice depth. Maybe I'll keep it this color for a while...

Oh, Hi! I'm Still Here...

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:42:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Monki top from Buffalo Exchange / Vintage cardigan from Crossroads Trading

Shorts from H&M / Scarf from American Way Thrift / Bag from Council Thrift

Tights from We Love Colors / Sunglasses from Target / Army boots from Goodwill

I just realized that it's been over two months since I last posted here. Time flies during the holidays and when you're traveling! Since my last post, I've made two trips to Las Vegas and one to Cincinnati. Seems kind of crazy for such a short amount of time.

I wore this last Saturday for free museum day here in Los Angeles. Matt and I went downtown to check out MOCA and have lunch. After living in NYC, it never ceases to amaze me how quiet DTLA is. Where are all the honking cars? Where are all the pedestrians? Regardless, we had a great time! On Sunday I did a hair modeling job for Vidal Sassoon at the Long Beach Salon and Spa Expo, so I'm going to look a bit different in my next post. It was a long day, but lots of fun and I really like how my new cut and color turned out! I'll make a point of taking photos this weekend and not wait another two months this time...

New Stock and a Special Coupon Code!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:34:00 +0000

Tropical Dress

Horse Print Skirt

Polka Dot Dress

Checkerboard Sweater Vest

I recently added a lot of great new stuff to Fiery Finish Vintage! As a special thank you to my blog readers, I'm offering a 20% off coupon code that is good now through the end of the day on Monday, December 2. Use the code FIERYFINISH20 to save at checkout.

Happy Thanksgiving!

How I'd Wear It: Feather Print Pencil Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:20:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage dress available here at Fiery Finish Vintage

Shoes from Payless / Belt from who knows where

This is such a cute dress, but I have to admit that I probably couldn't actually wear it. It's so tight on my hips that I don't think I could sit down! Good thing it's in the shop where it can find a perfect home with someone a bit narrower than I. It has such a whimsical print with the little sketched feathers. I left the accessories to a minimum here, but I feel like this dress could work equally well for day or night just depending on how you style it.

How I'd Wear It: Black & White Floral 90s Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:39:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage dress available here at Fiery Finish Vintage

Leather vest from Goodwill / Tights from We Love Colors

Bracelet from Buffalo Exchange / Necklace from a garage sale / Soda boots from Shoe Carnival

I bought this vest at Goodwill when I was in Cincinnati last Christmas and then completely forgot about it! I'll have to find a way to work it into some of my actual outfits this winter. Instead of mixing eras, I decided to just go balls out 90s with this outfit. 90s dress, combat boots, and a silver choker. Did anyone else have some really awesome chokers in the 90s? I remember two that I had very specifically. One was a thick black fabric cord with a silver peace sign attached and the other was a flat velvet ribbon with a gold cross attached. Anyway, this dress is super cute and great for layering. The black & white color palette makes is super versatile too!

New at Fiery Finish Vintage!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Rainbow Stripe Skirt

Honeycomb Print Dress

Floral Maxi Dress

Plaid Wool Skirt

Peach Floral Mini Dress

I just love that rainbow striped skirt up at the top. It's too small for me otherwise it never would have made it to the shop! That peach floral dress is another favorite of mine. It's obviously a spring/summer dress, but don't you think it would be equally (or more) interesting paired with tights, boots, and a chunky cardigan for fall/winter? I love wearing floral dresses that way during colder months. A little bit unexpected and the light colors really pop up against dark cold weather accessories.

How I'd Wear It: Printed 70s Blazer

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:21:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage blazer available here in at Fiery Finish Vintage

Vintage dress from Goodwill / Tights from Forever 21 / Boots from Target

There's something about fall that makes me want to wear a lot of earth tones, but that doesn't mean bright colors can't be mixed in. I've had this dress for a long time, and although it's from the 90's, I've always thought it had a very 70s vibe. That made it perfect for pairing with this awesome vintage printed blazer! I love how these prints mix together so effortlessly and the purple tights just make it all pop. It would work just as well with jeans and a t-shirt though. Unusual, but versatile, what could be better?

How I'd Wear It: Earthy Tent Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 02:33:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Dress available here at Fiery Finish Vintage

Tights from Forever 21

Vintage cardigan and shoes from Crossroads Trading Co

After a very long absence, 'How I'd Wear It' is back! This is where I take items for sale in my Etsy shop and style them as if I'm keeping them for myself. As you might imagine, this can be a dangerous game. I'm proud to say that this has only resulted in me removing one dress from the shop to keep for myself.

As you can see, Cat (yes our cat's name is Cat) decided to get in on the action this time. He even sat just inside the frame so that he was sure to get plenty of face time. It was pretty funny! While we were taking the photos, Matt said that he thought I looked like I was going to an art opening. That seems like a great place to wear this outfit, but I would also wear it with my black combat boots for everyday as well. It's always nice to have a dress that can be worn both ways!

New at Fiery Finish Vintage!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 03:16:00 +0000

Adjustable Overalls

Boho Mini Dress

Lace Vest

Floral Secretary Blouse

Striped Sundress

Black & White Floral Dress

Hot Pink Ruched Dress

I swear I didn't plan the color scheme for last week's additions to my Etsy shop! I guess I just had black, white, and red on the brain when I did my last batch of shopping. Anyway, who doesn't like black, white, and red? They're classics! I think my favorite piece from this batch is the b&w floral short sleeved 90s dress. I love it so much that I haven't even let myself try it on because I know I would yank it out of the shop in a second to keep it for myself. Now someone please hurry up and buy it before my self-control wavers!

Don't Think Twice, It's Alright

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 02:57:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Dress from H&M / Shoes from Daffy's / Sunglasses from Target

Hat from Venice Beach Boardwalk / Bracelets from Olvera Street market and a garage sale

I wore this to the farmers market last Sunday and planned to post it last week, but things got busy, so here we are a week later! I bought this dress about six years ago at H&M and haven't been wearing it much the past couple of years. It was really warm out last weekend, so that seemed like a good excuse to bust it out. H&M has such trendy, throw-away fashion that it's funny when you end up holding onto something this long. I remember that EVERYONE had this dress the summer it came out. I would walk through Greenpoint on any given warm day and count at least two people sporting it. It's nice to be able to wear it now and be the only one!

New in the Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Bodycon Mini Dress

Open Knit Sweater

Wool Houndstooth Vest

Feather Print Dress

Sweater Vest with Frog Closures

Double Breasted Dress

I have some cute new, perfect for fall items that were added to my Etsy shop this weekend! I can just imagine someone using that wool houndstooth vest as part of an Annie Hall costume for Halloween. The best part? It's totally wearable for everyday too! It would be an excellent addition to any fall wardrobe. It's a bit strange to be posting fall items when it's just now super hot in LA. I still find myself getting into the autumn mood though, since stores are already selling Halloween stuff. That reminds me...I need to find a costume for myself! Any ideas?

Sole Provisions

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Shoes c/o Sole Provisions / Tank top from American Apparel

Vintage skirt and Banana Republic vest from Goodwill

Sunglasses from H&M / Vintage hat from Atlantis Attic

Those who know me know that I'm not one to put fashion in front of comfort when it comes to shoes. Moving to NYC will do that to a girl. When you spend a lot of time walking around a city, you want to look good and not get blisters at the same time. Although I live in LA now, land of driving that it is, I still make sure that each pair of shoes I wear are easy to walk in. Don't get me wrong, they have to look great too, but I don't want to be that person hobbling around because her shoes are ridiculous. So when Sole Provisions contacted me to do a review, I jumped at the chance. I was in the market for some cute slip ons and I found exactly what I was looking for in these Vionic by Orthaheel sneakers. Plus they came in mustard which is one of my favorite accent colors for an outfit!

I have to be honest, I was excited when these shoes arrived, but when I put them on it felt like I was standing on tennis balls. These things don't mess around when it comes to arch support! This made me a bit worried that they wouldn't be comfortable to walk around in. I read the tag, and it suggested wearing them for a few hours at a time before committing to a full day of wear so that your foot can adjust to the "biomechanical orthotic". I guess those of us who aren't used to lots of arch support need some time to get acclimated to that feeling. I've worn them twice now, for a few hours each time, and I have to say that my feet are adjusting and I think they're going to be very comfortable in the long run. Plus they're going to look great with jeans come fall!

I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Real Girl Glam.

Who Loves the Sun?

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 17:11:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage dress from St Vincent de Paul / Vintage cardigan from Crossroads Trading Co

Vintage purse from Beit T'Shuvah Thrift Shop / Sunglasses from Nordstrom

Socks c/o We Love Colors / Cuff from H&M

I took these photos a few weeks ago before going to the farmers market on a Sunday morning, but never got around to posting them! First my cousin and her boyfriend were in town visiting and then Matt and I went to San Francisco, so I haven't really been thinking about the blog much lately. Anyway, these were taken when it was still not quite summery outside yet. Boy has that changed in the past couple of weeks. It's finally summer here in LA! I'll actually be heading off to the beach not long after posting this. Hopefully it's warm enough to get in the water. Fingers crossed!

I'm linking up with Thrifters Anonymous.

Summer?

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 16:56:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Old Navy dress from Goodwill / Hat from Buffalo Exchange

Boots from Beacon's Closet / Cardigan from Target

I was really excited when I found this great tropical print dress at Goodwill a few weeks ago. It seemed so perfect to wear with sandals for summer. Too bad it still hasn't really been warm enough for a sandals/sundress combo! I decided to make the best of it and style this as I would for spring since that's how it's been feeling lately. I know I shouldn't complain...I'd much rather have this weather than humidity and 95 degrees, but it just doesn't seem like a proper summer when it's in the low 70s every day.

New in the Etsy Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 20:21:00 +0000

Mint Strapless Sundress

Velvet and Metallic Bodycon Dress

Dark Tropical Floral Dress

Nude and Cobalt Secretary Dress

I'm finally putting some new stock up over at Fiery Finish Vintage! After six months of letting the shop coast by while working my full-time job, I realized stock is getting low and I need some fresh pieces. Look for more in the weeks to come!

Empire State of Mind

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 18:40:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Dress from Buffalo Exchange / Tank from American Apparel

Bag from St Vincent de Paul / Hat from Atlantis Attic

Boots from Goodwill / Sunglasses from Nordstrom

When we went to our friends' wedding in Pennsylvania, we flew in and out of NYC so that we would have a couple of days to meet up with friends and just hang out in the city. Our last day there we spent some time in Midtown Manhattan, getting our favorite bagels and just wandering around. I had worked in the area for 6 years, but had never gone inside the main library on 42nd Street (where Ghostbusters was filmed)! It was soooo hot and humid out, so we stepped inside to get some relief in the a/c. It was very interesting, and I wish I had checked it out sooner. It would have been a great place for me to wander around during my lunch breaks...

I'm linking up with Thrifters Anonymous, Funday Monday, and Transatlantic Blonde.

Fallingwater

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:07:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage dress from a garage sale / Shoes from Target

Vintage clutch from Beacon's Closet / Earrings from Etsy

We were in Western Pennsylvania last weekend for our friends' wedding, and got to visit Fallingwater while there! I've been wanting to see this Frank Lloyd Wright house ever since I studied it in my Modern Architecture class in college, so this was pretty exciting. Unfortunately, you're not allowed to take photos inside while you're on the tour, so all I have are these (pretty amazing) shots of the exterior. If you're ever in the Laurel Highlands area of PA, I highly suggest checking it out.

This outfit is what I wore to the wedding itself, after we returned from our Fallingwater tour. The dress actually has a really cool open back with criss-cross straps. I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of that! Anyway, I thought it would be fun to pair this crazy print dress with my rainbow striped wedges. At first I thought it might be a bit too much, with all the patterns and colors, but I think it actually worked out really well. What do you think?

I'm linking up with Thrifters Anonymous.

June Gloom Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Chrissi) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Whatcha Wearing?

Vintage dress and shoes from St Vincent de Paul

Vintage sweater from Goodwill / Necklace from Etsy

Seersucker is a very summery fabric, so I decided to further combat the June gloomies by making this dress more appropriate for the chillier weather. I think it's a lot of fun with the striped sweater, but the dress is a bit too bulky (you can see it here and here) to layer things over it like this. I'm not totally sure if this outfit was a success! Oh well, you'll never know unless you try it on and find out...