There are a couple of factors that led me to blogging.

  • In the beginning, I was unemployed.  Sending hundreds (no exaggeration) of cover letters is unsettling, especially when no one loves you back.  Ridden with ennui, I began watching a romantically delusional Taiwanese drama and several episodes of Arrested Development.  I thought writing would be a more productive use of my time.
  • (the big one)  The first blogs I ever became obsessed with were fashion blogs.  Since college, I have been an avid reader of particularly two fashion blogs: Fops and Dandies (now kaput…but you can still add/read it on Google Reader…shhh) and LIEBEMARLENE VINTAGE LOOK BOOK.

I absolutely adore Rhiannon Leifheit, the mastermind behind the Liebemarlene empire.  A vintage dealer based in Atlanta(ish), Rhiannon has a distinctive, romantically whimsical style.  She manages a vintage clothes and accessories store, blog (filled with lots of visually exhilarating outfits), and website.  My favorite fashion blogger, Rhiannon is an absolute fashion inspiration.

Rhiannon has been featured in quite a few magazines, including Lucky Magazine (Lucky Girl August 2008!!!), Marie Claire, and Bust!  For some mysterious reason, issues of Lucky Magazine magically appear in my mailbox, and when I saw Rhiannon, I squealed like a chubby pig.  Contrary to other high-traffic fashion sites, Rhiannon focuses on impeccable design, rather than specific brands.  Thus, I never find myself questioning, “Well.  That’s cool that you got a free Ed Hardy hat.  It is, however, hideous and you are a failure.”  I may be cruel, but coming across one of these sites reaffirms Liebemarlene’s unquestionable superiority.

The many iterations of the “Rhiannon outfit” (FYI- she has a collection of over 700 outfits on her flickr) exemplify her undying love for vintage.  Rhiannon is, undeniably, a vintage princess.  She excels at seamlessly integrating new pieces (like Forever 21 cardigans) with dainty dresses of undiminished elegance.  Oh! I also love how her pictures are frequently scenic!  Her Southern-forests-mansion adventures make me jealous! She brazenly explores a myriad of eras, fabrics, prints and colors.

Red ruffle dress!

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The houndstooth-y sweater is fantastic!

So many colors!  I don’t think I have ever seen a coat as colorful as the 1960s plaid coat in the top left hand corner!  The kelly green dress is so lovely too!

The thread that weaves through Rhiannon’s style is her penchant for exceptional details.  Lace!  Pleats!  Prints!  Rhiannon’s eye for detail is especially visible in her accessories!

YES, I AM CLASSIFYING THAT BIKE AS AN ACCESSORY! (It’s perfect!)  Although sometimes subtle, these wee details capture the complexity of Rhiannon’s style, and dose her ensembles with extra grandeur.  My complements attest to how much I want to be Rhiannon’s friend!  (So I can foray into her closet, of course!)  I am delighted to present to you an exclusive interview with Rhiannon, where she discusses her love of old movies, the 1930s, and shares some tips so you can be a super thrifter like her!

LATER TODAY: INTERVIEW WITH RHIANNON TOMORROW: CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH RHIANNON (HURAH!)

Tricia’s Notes (!) & Picture Credits

The font is “Jane Austen” (swoon), which is downloadable at dafont.com.  All images were taken from Rhiannon’s flickr or Liebemarlene Vintage.  Finally, the framed logos in the introductory picture and magazine captures are from her website, and were frillified by her boyfriend, Kumar.  I aspire to one day have photo editing skills as tight as his.

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