New Hair, Old Dress & a GIVEAWAY!

The blogging hiatus of laziness is over now, promise!

And look-- new hair! I can't believe I finally grew out all that dark dye, which is a process, good heavens. It still isn't quite how I want it (there are some dark bits at the ends) but I'm so happy to finally have a red base to work with. Yay!

Yesterday we went to Oakdale Cemetery (the oldest in the city) to take a few creepy-ish Halloween photos, because apparently I have tons of old vintage dresses that look nice in cemeteries (remember this one?). They closed early and we had to finish up a few other shots at the park, but at least I got a chance to finally explore the place. It's huge and the oldest sections are both beautiful and heartbreaking, because there are so many children.

This dress was a thrifting find from ages ago, back when I had the most perfect source in the world for cheap vintage (RIP magical little thrift shop). The rhinestone detail on the bodice is so beautiful and the color combination is lovely-- it would look amazing with a crinoline, if only I had one.

Another reason for the graveyard visit was an attempt to show off the gorgeous vampire bat bracelet I received c/o My Selvaged Life on Etsy! She makes jewelry out of interesting pieces and vintage materials-- my beloved moth necklace is from there and she has an amazing selection (check out the Halloween collection, ahh!). I love all things bat-related so I adore this bracelet, and I especially like that it adds a dark vibe to an outfit while being so small and delicate.

Heather from My Selvaged Life has graciously offered to do a giveaway with my readers, so up for grabs is a pair of these gorgeous Cinnamon and Sea Salt earrings like the ones I'm wearing above! From the description:

These lovely dangles are made with vintage West German lucite tear drops to in a yummy cinnamon shade. Each is hugged by gorgeous ornate brass filigree bead caps that have been patinaed a deep teal green. Each hangs from brass leverback earwires approx. 55mm from earlobe.

I don't normally wear earrings, so I was a little nervous when she asked if I would model a pair for her shop-- but I've gotten so many compliments while wearing these that I really shouldn't have worried! They look amazing and it's my favorite color combination, so I can definitely see myself wearing these more. My giveaways are always pretty uncomplicated, so just comment below to be entered. You can earn a few additional entries by doing any of the following and leaving an extra comment telling me about it:

• Blogging/tweeting about the giveaway with a link to this post
• Becoming a follower of Pansy Lane and/or adding My Selvaged Life to your favorites on Etsy
• Following myself and/or @Myselvagedlife on twitter

The giveaway is open worldwide until I choose a winner on Friday, October 28th via random.org. Good luck and thanks for reading!

Thrifted vintage dress
F21 cardigan
Bracelet and earrings c/o My Selvaged Life
Target tights
Seychelles heels

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The winner is #18, Anna from Cinnamon & Coffee! I hope you love the earrings as much as I do!

Thanks to everyone who entered!