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15 Vintage Essentials

June 12, 2013, 28 Comments on 15 Vintage Essentials

Awhile ago I was contacted by a reader who recently noticed a fashion trend, 15 essentials for your wardrobe.  She liked this idea, but felt that the contemporary trends didn’t help her in building up her vintage wardrobe, so she suggested the idea to me! Just remember, not every piece has to be vintage! Several…

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Vintage Must Have: Snood

February 13, 2013, 12 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Snood

Okay, so this isn’t really a must have for all vintage-loving gals. But it is for those who love the 1940s.  Today’s vintage must have is a snood… Snoods have a history dating back to the Renaissance, had a revival in the mid 1800s, and came back into vogue during the 1940s due to World…

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Vintage Must Have: Muff

December 8, 2012, 14 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Muff

It’s finally getting chilly, with temperatures not even going above 50 degrees! So it’s certainly time for my favorite winter accessory…a muff! I’ve always had an adoration for the cozy little hand-warmer. The muff was a must for ladies at the turn-of-the-century and made a comeback in a small form in the 1940s and 50s. …

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Vintage Must Have: Crinoline

August 1, 2012, 12 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Crinoline

A crinoline (also known as a petticoat) is a must have if you’re a fan of fuller skirts.  The full skirts and circle skirts of the 1950s and early 1960s require a crinoline to produce that classic silhouette seen in so many magazines of the time period. I have several crinolines, because, well, I need…

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Vintage Must Have: Sheer Blouse

July 11, 2012, 8 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Sheer Blouse

Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s hot, hot, hot!  Some of my favorite summer staples are my sheer blouses that I have acquired.  Often made of nylon, sheer blouses are some of the best ways to beat the heat while also looking elegant and refined. But remember ladies, slips are quite required…

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Vintage Must Have: Slip

June 24, 2012, 8 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Slip

Now that we’ve discussed bullet bras, girdles, and stockings, there is one more element in creating the perfect vintage foundation to your garments: a slip.  I know many ladies who do not wear slips, and I’ll openly admit, I did not start wearing a slip on a regular basis until a few years ago, but…

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Vintage Must Have: Seamed Stockings

June 19, 2012, 13 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Seamed Stockings

Last week I discussed girdles and how essential they are to creating a period correct foundation for your garments.  I also mentioned that I use them mainly for the garters to hold up my stockings.  For everyday use, I wear new seamed stockings.  I do this for a few reasons.  Vintage stockings are becoming increasingly…

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Vintage Must Have: Girdle

June 16, 2012, 4 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Girdle

In the last segment of my “Vintage Must Have” series I tackled bullet bras. Now let’s go a little further south and discuss girdles.  The girdle was the mid-century answer to the corset. And while it can take a few inches off your waist, I find them more necessary for holding up my stockings and…

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Vintage Must Have: Bullet Bra

May 18, 2012, 6 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Bullet Bra

Alright, ladies. Let’s talk about your boobs. Your “yabbos”, the girls, breasts.  For vintage girls, we live in a very different bra state than the rest of the ladies out there.  When I first started shopping for vintage on a heavier scale I came across a common problem.  The darts in the breast region were…

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Vintage Must Have: Overshoes

January 20, 2012, 2 Comments on Vintage Must Have: Overshoes

As it rains cats and dogs here in Oregon, all I can say is thank goodness for my vintage overshoes. Overshoes, galoshes, shoe covers, whatever you want to call them, are a must-have for any vintage dame who lives in an area with lots of snow or rain.  So, what exactly are they? Overshoes are…

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Cat photo dump to brighten your day. Mostly Houdin Cat photo dump to brighten your day. Mostly Houdini because he gets into the most mischief. But every so often Colonel Whiskers will too.
Blogged! Our visit to Alcatraz, which is so much m Blogged! Our visit to Alcatraz, which is so much more than a prison. Learn more over on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
Blogged! During our time in San Francisco we staye Blogged! During our time in San Francisco we stayed at the adorable Ocean Park Motel. 🌁 Link in stories and bio!
Blogged. A reflection and steps of action in light Blogged. A reflection and steps of action in light of current events. Link in bio and stories. Thank you @womensrightsbeachmarch for putting together yesterday’s protest.
Another day helping to keep Anaheim clean while al Another day helping to keep Anaheim clean while also continuing to be vocal about my loss of rights. Thank you @greenbirdanaheim for always having a safe space and making the world a little bit better. 💚
This isn’t exactly what I had in mind today when This isn’t exactly what I had in mind today when I woke up. But here I am. I am now a second class citizen. I have less rights than a corpse. Pro-choice now. Pro-choice always.
BLOGGED! A visit to the @schulzmuseum plus a stop BLOGGED! A visit to the @schulzmuseum plus a stop at the Warm Puppy Cafe and Snoopy Gallery! ✏️ Link in stories and bio!
The first post of many from our Bay Area road trip The first post of many from our Bay Area road trip is up on the blog! We stayed one night in San Jose at the Hayes Mansion, an incredible Spanish Revival home completed in 1905, built for a spiritualist and her family. Link in stories and bio!
Church of 8 Wheels is a prime example of creative Church of 8 Wheels is a prime example of creative repurposing. 🛼 And it didn’t even take much! Paint some lines on the floor, put some skates on some shelves and blast some disco. 🕺🏻
BLOGGED! We are headed to San Francisco this weeke BLOGGED! We are headed to San Francisco this weekend, so I figured it was the perfect time to share some SF postcards from my vintage postcard collection! See more on the blog, link in stories and bio! 🌁 
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BLOGGED! Photos of the amazing Mandalorian exhibit BLOGGED! Photos of the amazing Mandalorian exhibit from @starwarscelebration ! ✨ Link in stories and bio!
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BLOGGED! My first @starwarscelebration ! 💫 Link BLOGGED! My first @starwarscelebration ! 💫 Link in stories and bio! It was absolutely amazing! Stay tuned for another blog post with lots of photos from the amazing Mandalorian exhibit that I shared in reels earlier!
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BLOGGED! The LA County Fair turned 100! And there BLOGGED! The LA County Fair turned 100! And there was so much to see and do! Take a peek over on the blog! 🎡 Link in stories and bio!
As part of #PreservationMonth @laconservancy is ho As part of #PreservationMonth @laconservancy is hosting a giveaway for an annual membership! 😱 It seems like a simple enough request, just share your favorite historic spot in LA and tag them! BUT WHAT LOCATION TO CHOOSE!? I have SO MANY favorites, but I decided on Angel’s Flight. Part public transportation, part amusement park ride, and movie star, @angelsflightrailway is a true LA treasure.
On the blog! @womensmarch LA. #bansoffourbodies #w On the blog! @womensmarch LA. #bansoffourbodies #womensmarch
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