Vintage 50′s Glamour: The Eyes Have It!
A great glamour look of 50′s was called the Parisian ‘Doe Eye.’ This makeup look, which put the focus on the eyes, was as new & exciting in the 1950′s as lipstick was in the 1920′s. To a large...
View ArticleTry Breakfast At Tiffany’s To Inspire Your Good Nights!
Breakfast At Tiffany’s is one of my all-time favorite films. Sure, you’ve got a good argument for racism with Mickey Rooney playing Mr. Yunioshi. Yes, the movie is vastly different from the book...
View ArticleFashion & Film History Lesson: Designer & Costumer Go Head To (Edith) Head
You likely recall the lovely gowns Audrey Hepburn wore in Sabrina; this one in particular is a classic example of the chic “Parisian” look Sabrina returns with — proof of her being “all grown up”. The...
View ArticleLet Audrey Hepburn Go To Your Head With Accessories
When most of us think of or visualize Audrey Hepburn, we see her simple elegance (at least when she wasn’t playing roles wearing period costumes) But Audrey did use accessories; she just wore less of...
View ArticleRecognize This Cowgirl?
Perhaps there’s nothing more iconically American than the cowboy. And this lady is iconic herself, though not so oft seen as a cowgirl… Any guesses? Happy 4th of July!
View ArticleI Love Circle Skirts — But Not Sock Hops!
If you love & want to wear vintage circle skirts, like this 1950′s black & red velvet circle skirt, but you don’t want to be asked where the local sock-hop is, here are a few notes on making...
View ArticleHigh Fives For Vintage Lovers
I’m giving High-Fives this Friday to: 1. Dealers Are Your Friends (Or, Why You Should Shop At The Antique Shops): Good reminders of all that sellers of fine vintage fashions go through and why you...
View ArticleSabrina-esque Pumps
Certainly Christian Louboutin was inspired by Givenchy — these black lace peep-toe pumps could have been from the set of Sabrina!
View ArticleContemporary Vintage Bridal Looks
Vintage style has been influencing the design of wedding dresses since, well,forever! In part this is due to a sense of nostalgia and tradition, but it also had to do with the forever-love of old...
View ArticlePerky In Polka-Dots!
I can’t decide if this vintage two-piece set is more Audrey Hepburn or Ann-Margret… At first I saw Audrey pedaling on a bike. But then I could also see the sex kitten curves of Ann-Margret. I guess...
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