Toy Cameras and Dresses

I remember seeing some old Kodak Brownies that belonged to my grandfather, and I always wanted to play with them. I’ve been interested in working with film recently, but since I’m only 20 years old I have absolutely no experience with film! Really, I’m completely lost. The only film cameras I’ve ever used myself were disposable ones when I was in middle school–after that it was all digital. All I know about film is that the canisters hold quarters well. I’ve been so dependent on my Digital SLR and I’d really like to be more hands-on. I put off buying a fancy film camera because I’m actually a bit intimidated and decided to get a little Kodak Brownie toy camera so that I could learn about developing first.

I bought this little Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash off Ebay. There are so many for sale, and they’re much cheaper than I would have imagined! I payed a bit extra for mine sine it came in the original case and had been tested out (most that I saw for sale had been picked up at a thrift store, and the seller was unsure if they were in working condition).

With the flash attached

A view of my cat through the viewfinder.

There are a few more Brownies I’d like to buy (right now I’m craving a Starmite), if not to use than at least for decoration. Hopefully soon I’ll work myself up to more serious cameras, but for now I just like this little toy, which was made in November 1956 and originally sold for just $7.

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Here are a couple things I’ve been wearing lately.

The rickrack goes around the waist as well. The Swarovski necklace was a gift from Joseph.

This is one of my favorite dresses, by Isaac Mizrahi for Target. His Target line was so inexpensive and well-made! I’m sad he’s no longer working for Target, but about 20% of my wardrobe is from this line and I think it will last me for a few more years.

This is definitely one of the best purchases I have ever made! I bought this Ali Ro dress on sale through Gilt.com. I also wore it in Paris with riding boots, black stockings, and a yellow scarf.

Some of you might have noticed In the Wabe has a new color scheme! I am still not completely satisfied with the layout, but I decided to change the colors from brown to a light pink to coincide with spring.