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My Vintage Style- 1950s Silk Rose Print Midi Skirt
Well, it appears this month I’m on a rose print kick. After wearing a rose print dress for a Valentine’s Day dance I re-discovered this lovely 1950s silk rose print skirt when searching for...
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What to Wear to a Rockabilly Music Festival
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the New England Shake Up , my first ever rockabilly event. Though I attend lots of vintage themed events, I’ve never been to one of these. Most of the bigger...
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50s Red Velvet Dress + How to Make a Vintage Christmas Corsage
My latest obsession is vintage Christmas corsages. I remember my Mom, grandmothers and aunts always wore them during the holiday season. Here are some examples of authentic vintage ones. Aren’t they...
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Conversation Starters-50s and 60s Novelty Print Skirts
Today I’d like to share photos of some of my favorite vintage novelty print skirts from the 1950s and 60s. Novelty prints are also referred to as conversational prints. And it’s pretty obvious why....
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Mail Order Memories-1955 Spring/Summer Spiegel Catalog (Part 1)
Am so very excited about my recent flea market finds. I came across not one, but two, Spiegel catalogs from 1955 and 1956. I frequently find vintage fashion magazines to purchase, but it’s pretty...
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Greta Plattry-Vintage Label to Look For
Every now and then I like to do a post featuring a lesser known vintage clothing label. When it comes to collecting and/or wearing vintage fashions there are many designers and manufacturers that...
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Glamorous Fashions of the Will Steinman Dress Company
Will Steinman dress 1953 This is another post on vintage labels to keep an eye out for. The Will Steinman dress company specialized in wedding, debutante and party dresses in the 50s and 60s. They...
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Alix of Miami- Maker of Glamorous Mid Century Resort Wear
Back in the 50s and 60s Miami was America’s top vacation hot spot. A booming post WWII economy meant more people could afford to travel and Florida’s warm weather and beautiful beaches were a huge...
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The Magazine for Women Who Work-Charm-January 1955
Charm Magazine started publishing in the 1940s, but gained popularity in the 1950s as being “the magazine for women who work.” Back then most fashion magazines were geared toward homemakers , young...
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Thinking Spring+Channeling the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Where to begin? For the last few months I’ve packed and/or purged the contents of my Florida home, which included a large addition that housed my vintage business of 16 years. This has been the...
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