SALE

All women's clothing and accessories are on sale in the KitschWear shop. I'm clearing space because I plan to give the shop a make over as well as only selling men's items.

Lots of great vintage items for women, some reduced up to 50%. Check out all items in the shop.

TWA

I'm loving this new TWA carry-on bag I found while thrifing in LA. It was only $5 which I thought was fair. It's the perfect size for my laptop and other odds 'n ends.

MOD

When I was in LA just over a week ago, I stopped by MOCA to see the "The Total Look". A view in to the creative collaboration between designer Rudi Gernreich, model Peggy Moffit and photographer William Claxton. It was amazing and completely inspiring. I sneaked a few photos...

They had this totally fab film playing on the first level that had me mesmerized. I love the fashion, the modness and the music. So fab!

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

It's HOT here in the fly-over states! Here in Ohio it's supposed to be 100F (38c) tomorrow. Yikes! I'm sitting directly in front of the air conditioner as I write this. To cool everyone else off, I thought I'd pull together some items from Kitsch Café and KitschWear...

The perfect beach tray :: $20 at Kitsch Café

A flowery sleeveless dress perfect for a backyard BBQ :: $36 at KitschWear

The best beach bag you'll ever own :: $20 at KitschWear
Who wouldn't like rainbow espadrilles? :: $38 at KitschWear

Stripey tumblers for your iced tea with the girlfriends :: $12 at Kitsch Café
Lightweight 1980s dress for casual Friday :: $32 at KitschWear

A mod variation on the Hawaiian shirt :: $18 at KitschWear
Sip piña coladas next to the pool in these collectible coconut mugs :: $25 at Kitsch Café

WISH LIST :: GRAY

I'm loving some gray mixed with black! Anything gingham is classic. The "script Ohio" tshirt has lots of meaning to me. I'm always looking for a nice pair of slim fit black trousers and matching blazer. Those tennies are amazing. And I have too many scarves, but another one wouldn't hurt!

Blazer and trousers from Uniqlo
Gingham shirt from Muji
OHIO tshirt from Homage
Scarf from Forzieri
Shoes from Adidas

FASHION TREND :: CANVAS TOTE BAGS

When I was in NYC a few weeks ago, I noticed a lot of men carrying canvas tote bags. I snucked (is that a word?) a photo of this guy using a cool 80s inspired splattered paint bag from H&M. I also grabbed a photo of a few bags hanging at Topman. Canvas tote bags have been around for years, but this is the first time I have seen men using them as a fashion accessory.

About two months ago, while digging around in a large bin at a Goodwill outlet, I found this cool vintage Hawaii souvenir bag for 25¢... yes, 25 cents! It was in rough shape but I threw it in the washer and it came out like-new.

There are lots of great canvas bags out there. A quick search on Etsy came back with a ton of results. Check out some of these cool bags I found:

Canvas Tote Bag - Vintage Bicycle by packsandtotes, $13
Canvas Bag - Office Chair by WhoDoesntWantThat, $8
Canvas Bag - Silverware by WhoDoesntWantThat, $8
Mustache Collection Tote Bag by Theoldbanana, $10
Beards are Sexy Tote Bag by Theoldbanana, $10
Organic Raw Canvas Tote with Natural Leather Straps by ribandhull, $71

Canvas tote bags are an inexpensive way to add some trendiness to your wardrobe. They are also durable which makes them great for summer activities.

WHAT I'M WEARING :: STRIPES

Holly over at Decor8 Blog is having a virtual "stripemania" party. I thought I'd join in since stripes are one of my "things."

The tshirt I got in NYC at one of my favorite shops, Muji. I bought another one in different shades of gray since I like it so much. The gray shirt is linen that I have had for years. I haven't worn it much but have recently rediscovered it and I think it will go in to regular wardrobe rotation. The trousers are from H&M and are also linen. They are surprisingly cool.

Check out the pinterest board with all the other stripes! (By the way, you can follow me on Pinterest... My screen name is dreworama.)

Stop by my Flickr page and see my other "What I'm Wearing" photos through the years.