Let’s face it, life is busy. If you’re single, working, working at home, whatever it is you do, you are probably busy. That’s just how things go, isn’t it? With all the busyness of life, some things like date nights are just too important to forget about. Now, we don’t do date nights weekly or bi-weekly for that matter, but we try to get it in at least once a month. It is so easy to throw on any old thing for a date night, but isn’t it more fun to get all gussied up for the one you love?!! I think so!
Recently, we went a bit more dressed up for our date night because went to one of our favorite seafood restaurants. I felt all giddy getting all dressed up to go on a date with my Benny. I loved every minute of it! I like looking nice for my Ben! Plus, I rarely have a reason to wear heels, but I love any chance I get to do so!
on ben: shirt, american apparel. tie, vintage from my grandpa. vest, vintage. jeans, diesel. shoes, new balance.
on me: dress, vintage. belt, vintage. tights, target. shoes, macys.
Ben loves vintage just as much as I do, so usually he is wearing at least one piece. Plus, he really only shops at thrift and vintage shops. The only things he wears that aren’t vintage are his shoes and pants. This vintage dress of mine is one of his favorites (and my favorite) in my collection.
The pictures were a bit tricky to get as date nights are at night, so I used my external flash with my camera set up on the gorilla pod, but I am no camera pro, so I didn’t know where to aim my flash. Or maybe I will just pretend that these were the types of pictures I was aiming for… a mysterious romance kinda feel! Ha! I love my husband and I love to kiss him (well, make out is more like it)!!!
Don’t forget to head over to Rachel’s “over there” and see what smashin’ outfit she wore on a date night out with Brett! They are another couple with the initials R + B, which I think is the perfect combination! Right Rachel?!!
Now, do we have you in the mood to bug your man for a date?!! If you want a dress to get all gussied up? Check out this, this, this, and this. I would totally wear any of those on a date night! Tell me what is your idea of a perfect date night outfit? I wanna hear (read) all about it!
vintage mama feature
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Also, this week we are introducing having our first “Vintage Here, Vintage There” guest, featuring Heather from 3 Ring Circus, so go check that out here! One of our favorite aspects of “vintage here, vintage there” is being able to share what other vintage lovin’ mamsa love and wear, so we are excited to have our first feature!
I am so excited (and maybe a tad bit stressed), but we have a fun and busy week ahead as our Soulie turns one on Friday!!! Eeks!!!
Hello Monday and the busy week ahead!!!
vintage here, vintage there: week one
vintage here, vintage there: week two
vintage here, vintage there: week three, part one
vintage here, vintage there: week three, part two
I am definitely planning a date night now!!! You guys look like you have so much fun together! Is it still vintage if it's been in your own closet for a few decades?? 😉
beth- of course!!!
thanks ruby and rachel i had so much fun doing this feature!!!
I love that you guys have so many kissing photos! What a beautiful collection you'll be able to display at your 50th wedding anniversary! Of course, there will be like hologram photos on display along with the polaroids. 😉
I know you love bunting as much as I do so take a peek at the advent bunting I made! http://selfishlyhappy.blogspot.com/2010/11/craft-advent-bunting.html
totally loving your dress, sweetie!!
You & your husband are SO CUTE!
And I love your “Vintage Mama Feature”. I think Heather & I would be fast friends. And I have a similar outfit picked out to wear today! Vintage Ralph Lauren plaid wool skirt & the most phenomenal vintage suede jacket I've ever found. I'll try to do an outfit post, but I have a load of vintage to shoot for my shop today too, so we'll see.
xoxo
Nickie
http://nickienoel.com
I love your cheesy smiles in that photo. I can see where your girls got it from 😉
L-O-V-E that dress! And I think your pictures turned out great, odd flash and all!
ahaha, loved this! you both look awesome and there is something so sweet and romantic in planning a date with our husband/boyfriend (i am slashing with boyfriend, because i am not officially married, but feel like it) and you do look romantic!! hugs, twiggs
cuteness! My husband has that same vest!