Tag Archives: Vintage
Gift Trend: Boudoir Photos
Thinking of something special and original to do for your significant other for the holidays, Valentine’s Day or a special occasion? Consider boudoir photos, a personalized, one-of-a-kind gift that’s sure to delight and thrill. A photography trend that started in the
Trending Now – 20s Style
One of our favorite fashion eras, the 1920s, is all the rage for spring 2012, and with current movies like The Artist and The Great Gatsby coming out later in the year, this trend is sure to stick around. Though
How to: Create A Pin-Up Girl Look
A style with staying power, the Pin-Up look had a huge revival in the 1990s and 2000s and continues to influence the fashion of today and tomorrow. The concept of the pin-up girl goes all the way back to the 1890s and
Parisian Fashion in the 1940s
Despite my love for both fashion and history, it was not until recently that I discovered that during the Second World War, the Nazis tried to co-opt the Parisian fashion industry and bring all their entire operations to Berlin. Seems
Versace and H&M: Together At Last
It’s no surprise that retailers are pairing with high profile designers to create lines of clothing that are more affordable to the everyday woman. We have seen collaborations like Missoni and Target and Jimmy Choo and H&M, which as been
How To Wear Polka Dots
The key to wearing polka dots is subtlety. Because let’s face it, none of us have actually wanted to look like Minnie Mouse since the second grade – and even at 7 years old, the red polka-dot-print dress was pushing
Triumph – New Fall Styles
I frequently recommend Triumph bras in my blogs because of their gorgeous designs and renowned fit, and they also keep us entertained with all those novelty-bra ideas too! (See my blog “Welcome to Bra-La-Land” for some of the most amusing
“I Could NEVER Get Away With That!” – How to wear hard-to-wear trends
Have you ever laid eyes on a trend that you thought was the coolest idea ever, but then thought, “Oh, I could never get away with that!” If so, you’re wrong! You can get away with any outfit as long
The Babydoll
Babydolls are a fairly recent and exciting innovation in the world of lingerie. They were first popularized in 1956 by the movie entitled “Baby doll”, a steamy tale of two Southern rivals and a sensuous 19 year old nymphet who
Summer of ’71
As you probably realize by now I love vintage fashion photographs – and it’s great that I’m able to share them with you in my blogs. I collect old fashion magazines so I have a treasure trove of wonderful images
