Vogue Australia

If I could wear one of these magical dresses everyday, I would be so insanely happy.  Charles James made the most delicious dresses.. I would wear 18 pounds of tulle anyday!  I only wish that our society dressed up a little bit more.. so if I wanted to wear something this glamorous it wouldn't be totally crazy:)

I love everything about this photoshoot from UK Bazaar April 2011.  The model, clothes, and location.  It is so me!

Photo by Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin

Text by Henry Woods McLaughlin

From LensWork

Somehow I forgot to upload this picture yesterday.  It seems appropriate because the amazing book in my hands (a book about the ghosts on the Queen Mary)... I abandoned right after this photo was taken!  I was completely sober too!!!  I remember setting my stuff down, but have no idea why I didn't see the book... perhaps a ghost took it? 

Seen here admiring my new bracelet.  I bought it from Pirate Primitive.

I love the Queen Mary!  The following photos were taken on New Years day... in the Isolation Ward.  It is the creepiest part of the ship, in my opinion, that people are allowed to visit on their own.  If you are ever in Los Angeles.. you need to stop by.

Tracie Pennypacker with fashion designer, Jose Mar.

Tracie Pennypacker with photographer, Jason Steele.

Tracie Pennypacker with her BFF, Leslie Zimmer.

This past weekend, on the Queen, was a Steampunk Convention.  We had no idea, but it was a great surprise!  I am so getting this skirt made, of course, in another color.  I have been dreaming of this skirt for awhile now... and I finally found it.

Too bad I already married the love of my life... can I just wear this to the pub?!

Amazing!

Another great shot by Jason Steele.

This was in the kids' playroom... nightmares!

Anne Pennypacker looking fierce.

Till next time!

These were taken back in October.. just rediscovered them today while I was sorting out my photos:)  It was my first time to the MOLAA and it was fab.

I am wearing my favorite pair of LoveIt earrings♥  They are made with beads from the 1920s:)

I just love old advertisements.  Let's bring them back!

All the ads came from an amazing book... Collector's Encyclopedia of Compacts by Laura M. Mueller

Photos from FactoryMag

In each collection, there are many sources of inspiration.  Stories of my past and in the world today... certain character roles in entertainment... a song I might be listening to while designing.... my current state of mind... of natural beauty and disgust I find in daily activities.  The thing that pulls it all together, is looking through my magazines and collecting the next "story," for my lookbooks.  That is what the buyer sees and what emotions they will feel when they view my collection.  Although each piece speaks for itself, the beauty that comes through the lens, is a necessary element.

Photos from FactoryMag

As a young girl, I always dreamed about the desert.  My first time, in the true desert,  was when I was 19.. I fell in love instantly!  I am lucky enough to have family in Tucson, so I go frequently now.  I am so going in the springtime because I love the painted desert the most.

Photos Arizona Highways March 1960

Just a few things that I find absolutely amazing! 

From The Crafts of the Modern World 1968

I love using desert roses in my rings.  Wish they really were neon green!

Photos from Arizona Highways 1960

photos from ATOMICA No2

Something about hopping onto an open road, makes my senses go into overload.  I wish I could drive while making jewelry!!!  That would be amazing(: 

I do often create as soon as I get back from a road trip adventure.  The top pictures are from my recent drive to Tucson.  

Last two images from Sabino.

All Images from MyVintageVogue.com

I love that there are a ton of wild mushrooms, and at any given time you feel as if you were transported to a fairytale where elves dance. 

Magical orbs abound here.   The history of lives long gone are all around.

Even views from the sky are quite magical.  You can see the formations of crops below the big fluffy clouds.

My great grandfather made this castle in the early 1900s.  It had been years since I have seen it.  I am even more captivated by it now, then when I was a child, because I understand the hardwork it took to create! 

My sister and I would play with this big rock toad and plastic frog... but we always wanted to shrink ourselves and go inside!

I love the vintage Libbey glass.  The texture and colors are stunning!

Another view of the village.

Here I am at Sidecut Park with my new brother, Beauregard.  Sidecut has been an inspiration for a lot of my designs.  "Sisterhood Abounds" earrings http://www.etsy.com/listing/27792686/pink-deer-dangle-earrings, "Spring at Sidecut" necklace http://www.etsy.com/listing/24966060/draped-vintage-multi-chain-necklace, and "Dear Me" necklace which is currently on loan for editorial.

Beautiful spot for a picnic~  It was very humid though so no picnic this time!

This is my favorite part of the entire park.  I love when the water gets higher in the autumn.  You can see deer across the river.

Best part of summertime in the midwest... warm rain!  My husband, Beauregard, and I were showered by nature... and I loved it!!!

Mossy water + pontoon boats = LOVE

I love nature in Michigan.  Geese, frogs, woodpeckers, and crickets.  Such beautiful, peaceful sounds.  It was hard to fall asleep when I got back to California without the soothing songs.

Fields.  Big open fields.  No buildings... just open fields... love....

except for this one...

my old place of employment... Southwyck Mall... destroyed forever.... and gone....

It was so 1970s awesomeness... booooo):

I just love little cities like this that have such a charming feel to them.

I would have bought a ton of these old windows if I would have driven.

Finally... I love the fact there are so many little gem antique malls in the midwest, with the nicest people working there.  They love what they do, and can help find what you are looking for.  The antique malls are huge and the finds are extraordinary!  I loved this old railroad sign because I have a thing for trains.  There is one right by my childhood house that I used to love to hear out my window.

The last two photos are available for purchase: http://mfayrephotography.etsy.com

Other Images from Life Archive and Sabino.

Seriously, changing around the site would be so much easier if I had a program that worked properly! 

Everytime I put in a space, it deletes it, and the paragraphs get all crazy!!!

I can try for 1/2 hour, and it still doesn't format it the way I want.

This happens with every page!!!!

So... I have to wait for perfection.... and that drives me crazy!!!

If I was the program creator, I would fix this problem, and add more fonts while I am at it!

Buy more necklaces so I can afford some professional help... on the website that is!

If this continues though....  hahahaha

So on the biography page, I wanted to add the proper spaces between the paragraphs....

if you were wondering(;

Greetings! 

Decided to have a fresh start to this blogging world(:  To be more real and myself as to not try to pretend I have a crew of people working for me... because I don't!  I am a one woman show and I am LIVE!!!!

I currently design, web design (and manage), and try to keep up every blog, facebook, twitter, chictopia.... ah!!!  In the meantime... trying to make an image of myself, my brand, and my company.  Well folks... I am a bit crazy and love to live life to its' fullest... why should I hide it?!  Concerned about my ability to write (I am no English major!!!), take photos (I am not a photographer), model (ok... I have done some), and to run my own company... my head was ready to explode!  So screw it... I decided... I am going to be myself and not care what you all think(;

You either like me or you don't.

Right?!

I am an unbelievable designer... I know this...  I amaze myself with my creations.  I am not a business lady, but an exceptional customer service representative(:  I love my customers in every business I have ever worked for, and that will Never change!

So if you choose to take the journey thru (yes... I like this spelling better) my ever growing and expanding mind...

stop by often because I PROMISE(:  I will be updating and writing more often.  I listened to those of you that used to follow me on my "other" blog!!!

Cheers!

Until next time(: