Look of the Day: Unexpected Cut-Outs.

Hey everyone! Angela here. Hope everyone is having a terrific thursday and staying out of the heat (I know I am avoiding the outdoors like the plague). Last week I decided to step outside the box and wear something I usually stray from: the color brown. For some odd reason I just never wear brown. I do love coral and turquoise, so I think that helped to offset my brown psychological barrier when I was buying this dress. However, what really sold me on this dress was the back! I absolutely love when a shirt or dress has an unexpected cut-out. It adds so much to the piece! 

floral print dress, thrifted

gold/silver embellished belt, butter toast

brown oxfords, steve madden

pendant necklace, UO (ages ago)

Since this outfit was such a success, I might have to reconsider my brown-phobia. Hope the rest of your day is fantastic :)

Best,

Angela

Look of the Day: Sheer Layers.

Hey there! Happy Friday to you! I'm back with another outfit post (already)! I've been dying to wear this gorgeous embroidered sheer cardigan-thingy since we discovered it hiding in back-stock recently. So yesterday, I went for it. I had envisioned dark skinny jeans with it, and thought either a skin-tight tank, or a loose/flowy tank would pair well. Clearly, I went with a flowy tank, and my new fave chunky wedges. I love, love, love the subtle feminine details...like the pretty pleats on the blouse, and scalloped edges of the cardigan.

sheer cardigan, Butter Toast
pink blouse, UO (sale, last year)
black skinnies, UO
gold chain necklace, Butter Toast
cameo watch, Butter Toast
wedges, name brand exchange

This may seem like a lot of layers for the dead of Phoenix summer, but the open/flowy fabrics helped a lot. And, you wouldn't believe it, but these skin-tight black pants are super breathable and bearable for summer. I think they will become a staple for those "I-don't-feel-like-shaving" days.

Anywho, I'm about to close up shop. I hope you all have a fantastic Friday evening!
xo. Traci

Look of the Day: Plaid Mini Shorts.

So, I'm a little late to post this look, but since I got a chance to snap a few photos, I figure, eh, why not? I wore this look last Friday (but have since been too busy to blog). The vintage blouse and shorts were both altered from their original state for a fresh look. We removed the sleeves from the blouse to highlight the pretty embroidered neckline, (the open/loose arm holes make wearing a black blouse in Phoenix actually bearable). We also hemmed up the shorts about 6" to summer-them-up a bit. Overall, this look is a bit dark for summer, but I was aching to wear those shorts, I couldn't help myself!!

altered vintage blouse, Butter Toast
altered vintage shorts, Butter Toast
gold/black skinny belt, Butter Toast
rose cameo necklace, borrowed from Jasmine
vintage cameo watch, Butter Toast
wedge platforms, name brand exchange

It's going to be a lot of fun to transition these pieces into my autumn wardrobe. But since it's only July 7th, I suppose I should embrace summer a while longer.
How's everyone's week going?? Did everyone survive the haboob Tuesday night?

xo. Traci

A "Toast" To All Our Chic Customers

In honor of all our stylish customers, we want to offer a little promotion/competition this summer. We have been posting pictures of our favorite outfits, but we want to see what all the Butter Toast-goers are wearing. So we have devised a plan....

We want you to submit a picture of yourself in your very favorite outfit (it can include vintage, thrifted, or new clothing). Every week we will chose our favorite submitted photo, and that person will receive 25% off their next purchase at Butter Toast, along with 15% off for a friend! The winner will be featured in our blog each week in a style post! Here are some of my favorite examples from LookBook:

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Please send submissions to buttertoastboutique@gmail.com with "Shopper Style" as the subject, along with your full name, phone number, and details about what you are wearing. We look forward to seeing all your wonderful outfits!

Happy Summer,

Angela

Meet Angela, Our Summer Intern.

I'm really excited to finally introduce Butter Toast's summer intern.. Miss Angela Williamson. 

Angela is a college student at the University of Arizona and will be interning with us over the summer. We couldn't be more excited about it! Angela was an athlete growing up, and started developing her interest in fashion as she started college. She is especially interested in sustainable fashion, and the recycling aspects associated with vintage clothing. She likes mixing new pieces with secondhand or vintage garments to create a unique style of her own. Although, she has not fully decided her academic path, she is passionate about fashion and creating something of her own. I'm fully confident she will find her niche in the fashion world. We were so honored and excited that she chose Butter Toast as a starting point in her fashion adventures. She is already super helpful, and has great ideas to share. This summer is sure to be a great one!! Stay tuned for guest posts on the blog from Angela over the next few weeks/months.

Angela is wearing:

Handmade Tribal Denim dress, MLE Jean Handmade

Burnt orange 70's Hat, borrowed from Jasmine

Brown lace up boots, Butter Toast Boutique

Retro Stone necklace, Butter Toast Boutique

Rings/Bracelets, Angela's own

I hope this Friday is treating you well!!

xo. Traci

Look of the Day: Funky First Friday.

I had a bit too much fun this past First Friday, hence, the delay on the outfit post. Guess what I wore? Yep, another obnoxious maxi dress!! I can't get enough of them, they are just so easy to wear. My mister said I looked like a cute traffic cone, teehee <33. I'd have to agree.

Vintage maxi dress- from a friend.

Lion necklace- childhood gem.

sandals- target, bought 2nd hand.

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. I spent most of yesterday recovering from First Friday, but I'm feeling better today. My mister and I are off to Casey Moore's this afternoon to say goodbye to our dear friends, Nicolle and Jon. They are off to Portland to get out of the heat, and we will miss them so. On the bright side, this means another excuse to visit Portland! Woot.

Happy Sunday Funday!

xo. Traci

Look of the Day: Boho Casual.

'Ello there. Just wanted to quickly share a few outfit images from the day. We took the photos really late in the afternoon, the lighting was pretty harsh, but since it was the first time I've worn this blouse, I wanted to snap at least a couple. If you recognize my shorts from a previous post, get use to it, I foresee myself living in these all summer long.

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Hair wreath- made by me

Sunglasses- Vintage, Thrifted in Gallup, NM

Necklace- Childhood gem

Blouse- Vintage, Thrifted

Cameo ring- Vintage, Thrifted

High waist Wrangler cut-offs- Vintage, Butter Toast

Sandals- Vintage, Butter Toast

Happy weekend to you! The mister and I, along with my mum, are headed to Sedona, AZ tomorrow for my cousin's wedding. It will be so, so nice to get out of the city for a day. Although, I'm super bummed to miss the AZ Blogger Meetup happening tomorrow. It sounds like such a blast. Phoenix Bloggers--have fun!! I donated 3 gift certificates to Butter Toast for the event! I hope the winners enjoy the shop <3

Toodalou!

xo. Traci

Look of the Day: Prairie Fields.

Well good evening. Ashley and I had time for a few snapshots of our outfits today, so I wanted to share a few photos. I've been really into maxi dresses lately (and always), but spring is the season for them!! Come two months from now, its going to be far too hot to even wear 'em in Phoenix.

 

Dress- vintage, Butter Toast

Hat- vintage, Borrowed from Jasmine

Necklace- found in my childhood jewelry box, been wearing it like crazy since!! Rawr!

Sandals- Target, bought 2nd hand

Ashley found a dress similar inside the shop and we snapped a couple pics together at the GrowOp next door...

Prairie dress fun!! I hope you had a lovely Thursday!!

xo. Traci

Look of the Day: Salmon, Tulips, and Pleats.

Well, well..I didn't think I'd be able to do another outfit post until next week when Ashley and I work together again. But alas, my sweet, sweet mother came to visit me today at the shop, so I had her snap a few pics. Today I wore a fairly new blouse that has quickly become a favorite of mine, the details are so cute--pleated tulip sleeves, peter-pan pleated neckline (not shown), and a pretty little tie-ascot! Plus the salmon color is oh-so good. I paired my blouse with a pair of high waist Wrangler cut-offs, an ethnic belt, retro fisher cap, and bright yellow granny loafers. I snagged the fisher cap and a necklace from the shop to jazz up my look a bit more (Thanks Corky!!).

fisher hat- vintage, diggin art

salmon blouse- vintage, thrifted

ethnic belt-vintage, thrifted

wrangler shorts- vintage, Butter Toast

floral cameo ring- thrifted

beaded necklace-vintage, diggin art

white pendant necklace- vintage, borrowed from Jaz

yellow loafers- thrifted

I hope your Friday is treating you well!! Happy Weekend!!

xo. Traci

Look of the Day: Flower Child.

Ashley and I have been saying forever that we want to start doing "outfit" posts. Well today is the day. We always work next door to each other on Thursdays, so it's a great opportunity to have a friend to snap some photos. Today I wore one of my favorite maxi dresses, it's loud and annoying, and thats why I love it.

neon goemetric dress- vintage, from a friend

crochet vest- vintage, from ashley

floral hair wreath- made by me :)

t-strap sandals- f21

photos by ashley.

 Stay tuned for more looks from Ashley and I in the future!!

Tomorrow's FRIDAY!!
xo. Traci