can you dig it?

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Lately, I’ve been fairly addicted to the British TV detective drama, George Gently. I’m a huge fan of British crime shows in general (Sherlock, Inspector Morse, Endeavour, Lewis…), but I’m particularly keen on ones that showcase vintage fashions. Gently takes place in North East England in the late 1960s. For my vintage clothing Etsy shop, The Gibbson Girl, I’m always on the look out for 60s clothing. It’s absolutely my favorite era, clothing-wise: a-line dresses, bright colors, floral prints, charming glasses frames, and skinny ties. Love it!

While I haven’t acquired much 60s wear (yet!) for the Gibbson Girl, I do have some 1970s (my second favorite era!) vintage pieces that are, well, far out, man.

70s Groovy Shirt at The Gibbson Girl #100daysofmiaprima 70s Stripe Shirt at The Gibbson Girl #100daysofmiaprima 70s Bell Bottoms Pants at The Gibbson Girl #100daysofmiaprima 70s Bell Bottoms Pants at The Gibbson Girl #100daysofmiaprima 70s Tank at The Gibbson Girl #100daysofmiaprima

Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #24 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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harbourside coffee in newburyport

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Today I made a trip to Newburyport, Massachusetts, stopping at one of my favorite locales…and trying out a new one. And I wasn’t disappointed with either! My first stop was the Plum Island Coffee Roasters, a quaint cafe tucked away at the water’s edge of a marina. A bit tricky to find, the cafe was well worth the search with its delicious coffee (today’s roast was “port wine”) and harbor views.

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The next stop was Giuseppe‘s, my family’s go-to Italian restaurant. Giuseppe’s made a name for themselves with their delicious take out and have recently opened a sit-in restaurant as well. We picked up some arrabbiata sauce and a Mediterranean sandwiches (absolutely delicious!). Makes me very excited to head to Europe- and Italy- in just a week!

Giuseppe's Italian Food Newburyport, MA #100daysofmiaprima Giuseppe's Italian Food Newburyport, MA #100daysofmiaprima Giuseppe's Italian Food Newburyport, MA #100daysofmiaprima Giuseppe's Italian Food Newburyport, MA #100daysofmiaprima Giuseppe's Italian Food Newburyport, MA #100daysofmiaprima Giuseppe's Italian Food Newburyport, MA #100daysofmiaprima

Cheers,

Sarah

This post is #23 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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my first flea market adventure

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The weather was cold and windy yesterday for my first flea market selling the Gibbson Girl’s vintage clothing wears. Unfortunately, this translated into low traffic and low sales for this first try. That said, I still had a great time hanging out with my younger sister, people watching, and chatting with fellow vendors. It was a good experience, despite the disappointments. I’ll be giving it another go next weekend, so wish me better luck next time!

Todd Farm Flea Market Rowley, MA the Gibbson Girl vintage #100daysofmiaprima

Todd Farm Flea Market Rowley, MA the Gibbson Girl vintage #100daysofmiaprima Todd Farm Flea Market Rowley, MA the Gibbson Girl vintage #100daysofmiaprimaTodd Farm Flea Market Rowley, MA the Gibbson Girl vintage #100daysofmiaprima

In the meantime, be sure to visit the online shop (new items added!). 🙂

Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #22 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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waterfalls + covered bridges

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I spent much of the day Saturday preparing for my first-ever flea market for my Etsy vintage clothing shop, the Gibbson Girl. But I did manage to get away for a run through beautiful Hampton Falls. I slowed down enough to snap some photos along the way at my favorite spot: the newly renovated cover bridge that overlook the town’s namesake.

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I’d be pretty satisfied if all my runs took me through such beautiful territory!

Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #21 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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new hampshire seaside views

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A stay at my parent’s home in New Hampshire would not be complete without a trip to the beach. Many people are surprised to learn that New Hampshire has a coastline (18 miles of it to be exact. I ran it all one afternoon, in fact). The shore is rocky and just as, if not more, beautiful in the “off season” than the busy summertime. Today, the wind was chilly but the cloudy sky made for some gorgeous photographs. This was the first time I’ve taken my new Canon to the beach, so I went crazy with the shots, snapping a few that I particularly love:

Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #20 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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new england coffee house charm

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I always enjoy visiting the charming New England town of Exeter, New Hampshire. Small but brimming with history, Exeter never ceases to delight me in some way. Today, I visited D Squared Java and enjoyed a made-to-order pour over coffee and a vegan gluten free cookie. D Squared proved to be a quality coffee house with an endearing atmosphere.


 D Squared Java Exeter, NH #100DaysofMiaPrima

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Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #19 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

prepping for the flea

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I spent the day getting The Gibbson Girl ready for the flea market! This Sunday I’ll step out of my comfort zone to sell my vintage wares person-to-person at a local flea market. Wish me luck! (And if you have any tips, I’m all ears!).

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Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #18 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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vintage accessories at the gibbson girl

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I am very excited to announce a new category at The Gibbson Girl‘s vintage clothing Etsy shop: jewelry + accessories! Today, I posted over ten new vintage accessories items, including hats, bags, pocket squares, and belts. I’ve posted photos of some of my favorite items below. Which one is your favorite?

60s Patent Leather Purse

60s Patent Leather Purse

Vintage Handkerchiefs + Head Scarves

Vintage Handkerchiefs + Head Scarves

80s Prom Clutch

80s Prom Clutch

Vintage Shawl

Vintage Shawl

70s Leather Belt

70s Leather Belt

80s Handkerchief

80s Handkerchief

Vintage Cozy Socks

Vintage Cozy Socks

Lots (as in 40+!!) of new clothing items will be popping up within the next week as well– so keep your eyes open!

Cheers!

Sarah

This post is #17 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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when i think of amsterdam

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…I imagine:

Amsterdam Style #100DaysofMiaPrima

photo credit // lovelybylucy

Amsterdam Style #100DaysofMiaPrima

photo credit // manuel orero

Amsterdam Style #100DaysofMiaPrima

photo credit // theriverjordyn

Amsterdam Style #100DaysofMiaPrima

photo credit // afterdrk

stroop wafels amsterdam #100daysofmiaprima

photo credit // barbara nowak

For more Dutch-inspired style, follow my inspiration board here.

Only 12 days until I fly to Amsterdam!

Cheers,

Sarah

This post is #16 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.

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equal pay day: what does it mean?

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Equal Pay Day 2015 #100DaysofMiaPrima

April 14th is Equal Pay Day. I’m a few days late to the game, but this issue is too important to pass up.

A not-so-fun fact: April 14th was chosen as Equal Pay Day because it represents how far into 2015 that women must work to to earn as much as men did in 2014. That’s 104 days, folks.

In case you missed it, here it is again: women have to work 469 days to earn the same amount of income men make in 365 days.

In other words, women only make 78 cents to every dollar men make. And women of color make even less.

And one more time to really drive it home: Over her career lifetime, a woman will make on average nearly a half a million dollars less than her male counterparts. A half a million dollars less.

Learn more about the gender wage gap here.

And here.

Now that you know, spread the word!

Gender Wage Gap

Cheers (for #EqualPayNow)!

Sarah

This post is #15 of the #The100DayProject. For more updates on my progress, be sure to follow me on Instagram and look for the hashtage, #100DaysofMiaPrima.