This is about the grooviest crochet pattern I’ve run across! Crocheted in cotton twine or knitting worsted yarn, the deep-pointed poncho is two straight pieces, sewn together. Hip-snug lacy pants have an opaque pattern at top, drawstring waist, and flare slightly below knee. Out of sight, man! Download pattern here: Poncho and Pants Crochet Pattern… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
Vintage 1970 Ribbon Dance Dress Crochet Pattern
This Ribbon Dance Dress from 1970 is really lovely. It has almost a 1920’s Flapper look to it, which is perfect for the current Great Gatsby vibe in fashion. The Ribbon dress, shown in vibrant pink, has a lowered waistline and flippy skirt. A drawstring makes the top slightly blouson. Shells are worked in rows… Read more »
Purex Crystals: Good But Use SPARINGLY!
As a lot of you know, I make my own homemade laundry detergent, my favorite recipe being that used with Zote soap, Washing Soda, and Borax. I really love the scent of Zote – very fresh, clean and citrusy – but once it does its job washing the laundry, the scent disappears. My laundry is… Read more »
Norma Jean Before Marilyn
I usually do a Marilyn Monroe post on our shared birthday, June 1st, but I decided to wait a couple days and look back on Marilyn before she was MARILYN. I have this wonderful book by Andre de Dienes, Marilyn – Mon Amour – The private album of Andre de Dienes, her preferred photographer. In… Read more »
The Abominable 1973 Fuzzy Coat!
I love 70s clothing for the most part. I spent the 70s in high school, college, traveling abroad, and first jobs, and loved the folksy, boho, disco vibe of the clothes. But then there are some clothing items that stop me dead in my tracks and I shout “what the hell were they thinking?!”…. Read more »
Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo & Juliet Film Ad 1968
I’ve had several posts about the film, Romeo & Juliet, and about the stars, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting. But I realize that I haven’t posted about the actual ad for the movie, so here it is! This ad is from the October 1968 issue of Glamour magazine. A time when films were actually advertised… Read more »
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