They had a few cute ideas for dressing like a '50s lady on a budget. Of course, there's no better way to replicate 1950s style on a budget then thrifting and second-hand stores.
Check out the story here.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Housewife Style
They had a few cute ideas for dressing like a '50s lady on a budget. Of course, there's no better way to replicate 1950s style on a budget then thrifting and second-hand stores.
Check out the story here.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Friday Code!
It's Friday! Time for a new code.
Click here to see active codes.
Head on over to Schone Vintage on Etsy to save 15%
Click here to see active codes.
Head on over to Schone Vintage on Etsy to save 15%
Jello Mold of the Week
If there's one enduring image of mid-century cuisine, it would have to be the Jello mold. To do my part in preserving the memory one of the most perplexing food concepts ever concocted, I'm presenting a new feature: Jello Mold of the Week.
I won't be telling you how to make these disgust...er...delectable treats for yourself. This isn't a cooking blog, darn it. Of course, these hardly count as cooking. Nevertheless, I figure the pictures speak for themselves.
Enjoy!
I won't be telling you how to make these disgust...er...delectable treats for yourself. This isn't a cooking blog, darn it. Of course, these hardly count as cooking. Nevertheless, I figure the pictures speak for themselves.
Enjoy!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Writer's Weekend
This weekend I wrote a couple of how-to articles. Check 'em out:
The Art of Navigating Thrift Store Fashion
How to Determine the Era of Vintage Clothes
I wrote them with the novice thrifter in mind. I know I had a hard time finding the "good" stuff when I first started thrifting, and I really wished I'd known a few of these tips then!
The Art of Navigating Thrift Store Fashion
How to Determine the Era of Vintage Clothes
I wrote them with the novice thrifter in mind. I know I had a hard time finding the "good" stuff when I first started thrifting, and I really wished I'd known a few of these tips then!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
1950s Macy's Mohair Scarf
I found the best 1950s pink mohair scarf at the thrift store the other day, perfect for rainy Autumn days. Look at that amazing tag!
It looks so cute with my double breasted navy jacket and a pair of crisp white gloves. I was going to sell this one, but I think I'm going to keep it for myself.
It looks so cute with my double breasted navy jacket and a pair of crisp white gloves. I was going to sell this one, but I think I'm going to keep it for myself.
New Shoes/Old Bag
Yesterday I got a pair of lovely Coach flats in the mail. I have been desperately in need of a new pair of everyday flats for, oh, I dunno, like 6 months. But me being me, I waited...and waited...because surely I'd find the most perfect pair of comfy, super well-fitting, high-quality size 9 flats at a thrift store eventually. No such luck. Even professional thrifters like me need to know when to throw in the towel. So I went to the internet.
I had a few provisions when it came to choosing my new footwear - they must be comfy, they have to go with everything, and they have to last.
Then I saw these:
They are impractical, expensive, and not the most structured shoe in the world. But I got them. They are leopard print haircalf leather with black trim. I'm a sucker for leopard print haircalf leather with black trim.
I decided, though, that if I'm going to splurge on these shoes, it's only fair to purge another item in my closet, so I went ahead and listed my beloved 1970s Coach purse. It's a bit rough around the edges, but it's a darn good bag and soft as buttah.
Yes, I can be impractical and splurge every now and then, too. And these shoes are gonna look amazing with my leopard print haircalf leather with black trim gloves from Saks that I got for a song!
Shop!
I had a few provisions when it came to choosing my new footwear - they must be comfy, they have to go with everything, and they have to last.
Then I saw these:
They are impractical, expensive, and not the most structured shoe in the world. But I got them. They are leopard print haircalf leather with black trim. I'm a sucker for leopard print haircalf leather with black trim.
I decided, though, that if I'm going to splurge on these shoes, it's only fair to purge another item in my closet, so I went ahead and listed my beloved 1970s Coach purse. It's a bit rough around the edges, but it's a darn good bag and soft as buttah.
Yes, I can be impractical and splurge every now and then, too. And these shoes are gonna look amazing with my leopard print haircalf leather with black trim gloves from Saks that I got for a song!
Shop!
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