Style de Haviland: Winter Wonderland & Victory Frames

Surprise! Another casual outfit. Em's going casual all the time right now. I have no patience for anything with dings and bells on it, so just makin' that crystal clear! When it gets cold, I start to turn in to my hiker alter-ego. I don't care how silly I look, the winter boots and hiking boots go on and basically stay on till the end of the season. 

I've been really excited to share this outfit with you guys, because I am debuted a new pair of specs! One of my best friends/old roommate introduced me to Victory Collection, which is a really cool company that was big back in the 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's. The owner closed it down and it's recently been reopened. A lot of their frames are based on the vintage ones they had back in the day! So neat, right?? Victory Collection is a sponsor of mine and they recently sent me these gorgeous frames, and I honestly couldn't be happier. Because my face is so tiny, it's really hard for me to find frames that fit my face. (My roommate is an optician and puts my lenses together and shapes my frames and whatnot. She's a wonder!) But Victory's frames, they fit me perfectly. With some adjusting here and there, they look like they were made for my size head. Please make sure to check them out!! The Tang, which is what I'm wearing, was one of Victory's most popular models back in the day. It was made not only in Zyl(plastic) but in Aluminum and with cloisonné accents and trims. 

Check out these cool advertisements! 

I'm also obsessed with the Bentley (Demi Blonde) and the Boz (Crystal.) 

Frames: Victory Collection

Boots: The North Face via REI (5+ years ago)

Jeans: Joe's Jeans via Nordstrom Rack 

Flannel: Handmedown from momma

Cardigan: Urban Outfitter's ($10 sale rack 5+years ago) 

Necklace: So Good Jewlery

Turtle Love Company: Thank You

First off, I'd really like to say that I always enjoy corresponding and working with this company: Turtle Love Company.  I've done an inspiration post on the TLC blog several months ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. For realizes, guys, you have to check this jewelry site asap. 

There are some really wonderful aspects to this specific jewelry site though that is unlike any other that I know of. 

+ Their artisans only use recycled metals, fair-trade, conflict-free gemstones, and sustainably-harvested pearls

+ Their philosophy is "We know that jewelry is actually about personal connections, about physical reminders of the people we cherish and the stories that make up our lives." I'm mean that's rad, right?

I got an email a week or so ago from my contact there (Hi, Aubin!!) asking me for my address, because they were sending me a gift in the mail. I almost completely forgot about it, because I'm forgetful like that, until I got it in the mail earlier today. 

Um, hi. This is freakin' adorable. I was so excited when I opened the box with my roommate. Total nerd status, guys. 

And somehow these wonderful folks over at Turtle Love knew that I am seriously in love with my home, Massachusetts. 

Thank you so much, guys!!!!

Please make sure you check their site out. They have awesome pieces that I simply adore! 

Here are some of my favorite pieces:

Laurel Leaf Ring

Triceratops Dinosaur Necklace

Oh, and by the way, I wasn't asked to do this post. I did it out of pure excitement...