Friday, October 7, 2011

Vintage Suitcase (wow, thats sounds so unexciting)


I was pretty sure my dad was going to kick my *ss when I brought this suitcase home from a yard sale a little while ago. For only 2 dollars, it was a chance I was willing to take. I brought it inside and as I twinkle toed to the bottom of my stairs, I heard his voice, "What's that?"

"A suitcase."
"For what?"
"For uh, my craft fairs."
"I don't get it."
"You know, like I can open it and put things in it, like as a display."
"Oh, I get it as a prop?"
"Yes, a prop."

And I continued on my way up to my room and dumped it on my crowded floor. Even though I haven't had a craft fair since February, you never know when you're gonna need a suitcase with a collage on it.  "Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare today."Tell me you don't think hoarders would have a good chance of survival if some crazy disaster happened. They are ready for anything.


dress- Salvation Army
shoes- Jeffrey Campbell

I'm not gonna lie, I don't like this dress for myself. It's a little too Laura Ingalls "Wild"er for me. It's definitely going in the Etsy shop I don't have yet. At least I realize it now that I've seen pictures of myself in it. Didn't Cher say that in Clueless? "I don't trust mirrors, so I always take polariods." Smart vegan.

P.S. I'm petrified of snakes, so it was really surprising I was able to purchase this suitcase. I thought it would be good phobia therapy for me. In my defense, growing up in the country snakes were a real threat esp. rattlesnakes. We found many and I always had to watch where I walked and ran when I played outside. 

Your half pint,
LaSophia



Posted by lasophia at 4:39 AM
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26 comments:

  1. Paris WOctober 7, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    A vintage suitcase is always exciting!


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  2. A Fine BalanceOctober 7, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Darling I love love love the suitcase

    I would have bought it for 2 dollars!

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  3. Iulia RomanaOctober 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Yes, I quite agree, this dress doesn't fit your body perfectly, but I still love the print ! And your haircut is adorable xo

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  4. SharanOctober 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love your humor in this particular blog post. The suitcase is cute!

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  5. PlamiOctober 7, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    The suitcase is gorgeous! Your dress as well!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  6. azuOctober 7, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I have narrowly missed stepping on sooo many rattlesnakes where I live. I've even seen a huge GREEN one. They don't really bother me, but I sure as heck don't want to get bitten. I'm kind of a pussy about pain lol.

    That's a pretty cool suitcase. I also like your dress. And I guess I'm not the only one who keeps things to sell on etsy (even though I don't have an account yet either...LMAO!)

    xoxo

    www.ravenhaireddoll.blogspot.com

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  7. doradadamaOctober 7, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I would of fought you for that suitcase. fast thinking for crafts. tu PaPa habla english? he is a strict viejon. yeah, el vestido te queda bien pero . Littel Casa on the Prairie,lol
    I need to see you in shorter prostitute frocks.Se mira bien tranquilo donde vives.
    Y grite aye la culebra!

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  8. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]October 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Ha, I've finally had to stop the buying for the non-existent Etsy shop. I realised most of the stuff was not going to be bought by anyone sane. I think $2 for the suitcase was a bargain though. Come the zombie apocalypse that sucker's going to be worth it's weight. Or the craft fair. Whichever's first.

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  9. Penny Dreadful VintageOctober 7, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    City folk just don't understand snake phobias do they. I grew up on a farm and was petrified of them! x

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  10. GosiaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    This suitcase is amazing!

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  11. LeahOctober 7, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Those platforms are awesome!!

    xoxo,
    Leah
    www.couturearabesque.com

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  12. vintage_kittenOctober 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Aww I think the dress looks lovely on you and the color looks nice on you too.Love the suitcase.And of course love your shoes.x

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  13. Second Hand RoseOctober 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Love the suitcase! Old suitcases are gorgeous! I read your 'About Me' and you are just like me! I love old clothes and get told I dress like my Grandma all the time! You look gorgeous,lovely blog. XxxX
    http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/

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  14. VixOctober 8, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Hey, gorgeous! I'm loving that vintage case. That dress could be Little House On the Prairie but with those shoes and your beautiful face it's killer. x

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  15. SacramentoOctober 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I adore the dress. You can always add an interesting belt, and the suitcase, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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  16. Isabel HendrixOctober 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    aww! I like your dress, I think it looks good on you! I also like your shoes lots <3

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  17. Mrs.MOctober 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Great suitcase. Thanks for welcoming me into blogworld on my first post! I have a samsonite piece of luggage with matching train case. If you didn't buy it, then you would need it, that's how I look at it anyway. Can't wait to read your post about Tupac!

    http://60yearslate.blogspot.com/

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  18. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    awesome suitcase! i found one of those old blue plastic ones not too long ago which has the buckles to close... they're fun!
    V.LOG

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  19. MYSTYLEVISIONOctober 9, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Amazing shoes!


    I hope you will join my giveaway it's international! THE GIVEAWAY

    xoxo
    CLU from MYSTYLEVISION

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  20. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    That suitcase is FABULOUS and I ADORE your rockin' shoes!

    Sarah xxx

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  21. What Sadie DidOctober 9, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Hahah I love that your dad allowed you to have the suitcase as a prop! I saw a FAB market display with a funky suitcase a few months ago, yours will look awesome when you get back to doing them!!
    And I think I need a pair of JCs. They look very cool with a pretty dress.AND i have the EXACT same heart bracelet as you! I had it as a birthday present just before I moved to NZ! Twins!!

    Sadie x
    http://whatsadiedid.blogspot.com/

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  22. Angel GarciaOctober 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Who cares what you need it for or when you are going to use it! I too would buy it in a heartbeat!

    Love! ~Angel

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  23. Sarah GreccoOctober 9, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    The print is to die for. I love it, especially on you!

    Why don't you pack up your new bag and come visit me!!! haha. I love vintage luggage....

    xo
    Sarah
    Get Up & Go

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  24. ilikestuffOctober 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Suitcases as home decor: SO HOT RIGHT NOW. Seriously though, for $2, how could you not take it home? It's already paid for itself by standing in as a super-cute "fleeing your homeland" motif for this photo set.

    I know what you mean about having something look better in your mind than it does in real life though. I think I have opposite body dysmorphic disorder--I always think I look hotter and thinner than I actually am. Oh well, here's to denial.

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  25. Fabrizia SpinelliOctober 10, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    You look so pretty in this outfit! I like your style!
    Take a look at my blog, and if you like it, follow me, I'll be waiting for you!

    Cosa mi metto???

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  26. Whitney 'Nic' JamesMay 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    i love the dress and the suitcase for a prop or for your home is a genius idea! love you blog...new follower for sure!

    ~nic
    www.nics-picks.com

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