Musings from Marilyn

Vintage 50s Knitting Pattern: Knit a Fringed Shawl!

Posted May 11th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

While going through my vintage knitting patterns, looking for a shawl pattern similar to the green frilled shrug Kate Middleton wore grocery shopping, I ran across this beauty. I guess I could say that it’s a 1950s version of Kate’s shawl. I love how the model is depicted wearing this over her bathing suit at… Read more »

Can We Bring Back a Little Mystery…Please?

Posted May 10th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion.

Well it looks as though William and Kate have jetted off for their delayed honeymoon. What surprised and pleased me is that I didn’t see any pictures of them waving as they disembarked on their romantic journey. No one knows for sure, as of yet, where they are going either. And I, for one, love… Read more »

Vintage 1955 Knitting Pattern for Bolero Sweater Jacket

Posted May 8th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Okay, I found one more 50s knitting pattern for a short bolero jacket! This one is really cute, with a stand-up shawl collar and cuff sleeves. It is more fitted than the 60s bolero I posted. This would look adorable knitted in angora, or some fluffy yarn. This jacket is for sizes 12, 14, and… Read more »

Vintage 60s Kate Bolero Knitting Pattern

Posted May 7th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

I found another fab vintage knitting pattern for a bolero jacket similar to Kate Middleton’s! This one is from the 60s and calls for sequin trim – ooh la la. 🙂 I do find the most amazing things in my stash o’ stuff. I’ll be posting more vintage sweater and shawl knitting patterns in… Read more »

Princess Kate: A Most Practical Royal Fashionista

Posted May 6th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion.

It’s been just over a week since the lovely royal wedding of Kate and William. I thoroughly enjoyed the wedding; thought it was sheer perfection, not over the top with that fairy tale imagination that makes me want to barf. You see, I think that Kate is secretly a practical fashionista. But I think that… Read more »

That Oh-So Glorious Fluffy Angora!

Posted May 4th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

With all the great sartorial hoopla surrounding Kate Middleton’s (ahem, Princess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) white angora sweater that she wore to the royal wedding reception, I thought I would talk a little more about angora. First off, see that big white fluffy bunny rabbit pictured above? That is an angora rabbit, and its exquisite… Read more »

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