A lovely boho 1970s dress in seafoam green (would have kept this in a heart beat if it fit...LOL). A wrap style navy dress from the 1980s. And two handbags from the 1950s. The brown leather bag appears like you could get it from Urban Outfitters! I just love when I find vintage that instantly translates to modern day.
I love this photo of Marilyn Monroe so much. Her smile, the dress casually off the shoulder, and her casual and inviting pose. I much prefer photos of celebrities in casual and natural settings than super posed and ultra glamorous.
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My Halloween costume is almost complete! Hooray! I need to sew on a couple buttons to the blazer and I think I should have a white hankie. And of course I need a pocket watch. I might just make one from vintage jewelry scraps though since I haven't been able to find one.
Everything was purchased at Goodwill, except the vintage gloves, I've had them for awhile. Hmm...the mask is kind of creepy... hopefully I won't scare any of my nieces and nephews at tomorrow's Halloween party.
My inspiration for the costume
(but with a different color scheme and pants, LOL)
Everything was purchased at Goodwill, except the vintage gloves, I've had them for awhile. Hmm...the mask is kind of creepy... hopefully I won't scare any of my nieces and nephews at tomorrow's Halloween party.
My inspiration for the costume
(but with a different color scheme and pants, LOL)
The Sound of Music (1965) is one of my favorite musicals and my favorite as a child. My other favorite musicals are My Fair Lady (the very first Audrey Hepburn movie I saw, I was immediately smitten) which initially was suppose to star Julie Andrews who starred in the Broadway version.
I always thought Maria's clothes were so sweet and simple. I especially liked her traveling outfit, the one the poor didn't want. (LOL!) But then she sews herself some lovely dresses and the children gets clothes made from curtains. (LOL!)
Long post short, I am currently listening to music from "The Sound of Music" and was so delighted to see someone had posted them on Youtube with the lyrics. I never could understand what Maria is singing in parts of "The Sound of Music".
I love this picture of Lucille Ball, she's one of my favorite Hollywood stars. I wanted to do a quick and short Lucy post because I am currently watching "I Love Lucy" as I fold and iron laundry. It's the episode where Lucy buys new furniture that Ricky told her not to buy (because they don't have the money) so he tells her she needs to 'economize' which leads to a disastrous turn of events (her terrible handmade dress and her awful perm, AHAHAHA)
{What I Wore}
Dress: Vintage 1970s maxi dress
Hair pins: Vintage inspired from Forever21
Yardley of London Lipstick advertisement circa 1966
Maybelline cosmetics advertisement circa 1966
Max Factor lipstick advertisement circa 1961
Lustre Creme advertisement circa 1969 (this is also the book cover image)
Tussy skin care products advertisement circa 1960
Do you girls notice that the color PINK was very popular for cosmetics and beauty ads? My favorite ads are the last two...and the reason?
I noticed a trend in the catalogs...the models are not stickly skinny. Hooray! I am happy to see that Anthropologie has been featuring models that have more realistic figures, now if they would feature some petite girls. *hehe* Since I'm a petite girl and sometimes their clothes just kind of drown me. Especially the coats and sweaters.
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So...the first celebrity style gallery I am working on is Alexa Chung! I was cropping and editing photos last night...then our entire neighborhood lost power. BUMMER. Because I didn't get to save much. ARG. Anyhow, here are just a few Alexa Chung photos for some style inspiration.
I recently (as in 2 days ago) started watching it now that we have TiVo and the first show I watch the guest was Gerard Butler... who hit on her. *hehe*
{What I Wore}
Jacket: Anthropologie
Dress: Bought in New Orleans a few years ago on Magazine street
Shoes: Seychelles from Endless.com
Bag: Vintage quilted Chanel
Ring: Vintage Avon
Belt: Charlotte Russe or F21
1.) peter pan collar (or large rounded collar)
2.) bows
3.) a cardigan
Tid Bits: 1. Marie Antoinette never actually said "Let them eat cake", 2. On the day of her death Marie Antoinette wore purple mules, 3. Marie Antoinette was the 15th child out of 16, 4. 216 years and 1 day ago Marie Antoinette was guillotined (Oct 16th, 1793)
{What I Wore }
Top: Vintage 1950s pleated bow blouse
Skirt: Vintage 1950s novelty print skirt
Cardigan: Bought @ Marshall's
Shoes: Beverly Feldman
Sunglasses: Flea Market from 5 yrs ago
Lots of browns, preppy plaids and stripes, peter pan collars, big buttons, and of course just a bit of floral prints here and there...
The style is very reminscent of late 60s early 70s. I love it! And I really must get a pair of these tights!
To me, vintage costume jewelry are just as beautiful as their more expensive siblings. I personally prefer to wear costume jewelry over the real stuff. Giant cocktail rings, bead cluster earrings, enamel painted brooches...YES PLEASE!
Popular 'Vintage Costume Jewelry' labels/designers:
Coro, Avon, Trifari, Monet, Napier, Miriam Haskell, Lisner, Le Bernard, Kenneth J. Lane, Kramer, and Schiaperelli.
I have carried these designers at Adore Vintage at one point or another along with many unsigned pieces and lesser known designers.
I'm also looking for a vintage hat holder, if you know of any I can purchase, please kindly share!
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