As I write this, I realize that most of the world has already celebrated the arrival of 2013. But living in the Pacific Northwest, we still have about 6 hours to go until the appointed hour. I am tucked into my house on this very cold night and am commencing to cook Hoppin’ John and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
Vintage 60s Chunky Knit Sweater Car Coat Knitting Pattern
This is a great knitting pattern from 1968 for a woman’s ‘Grand Prix’ car coat! It’s in a chunky knit and has a really neat Grecian Key design to it. I love the look to this — with the model’s green leggings in high boots, topped with the big knitted sweater, she fits right in… Read more »
Mod 60s GoGo Mini Dress Vintage Knitting Pattern
Here is a fab mod chunky knit dress knitting pattern from 1968! A ‘Sweet ‘n Sassy’ sleeveless turtleneck shift mini dress that is pretty awesome. I love how the model is rocking the orange boots, wide headband, chain medallion, and flip hairdo. This is a timeless style that looks quite easy to make. I love… Read more »
Beautiful Vintage 1971 Crocheted Juliet Midi Dress Pattern
This is such a stunningly feminine crocheted Juliet midi dress pattern from 1971! Quite often crocheted items don’t lend the same elegance as knitted patterns do, but this one is quite the exception. In keeping with the Romantic Romeo and Juliet aura of the late 60s-early 70s, this beauty is an empire-waisted style that has a… Read more »
Peter Max Funbrella and Right Guard 1970
Peter Max was one of the brightest artists in the 60s and 70s. Man, I loved his fab psychedelic prints, full of color and wonder! He added a needed lightness and fun to the often grim days of protests, Vietnam war, and Watergate. He was also great at product placement, noting here a 1970 advertisement… Read more »
Sears Christmas Wish Book 1968: Sexy Men’s Edition!
My previous post indicated the fab things that I would want from the 1968 Sears Christmas Book. I thought it would be fun to continue with a “Men’s Edition”. More specifically a sexy playboy Men’s Edition (well, as sexy as Sears, circa 1968, wanted to portray -hehe). Nothing like looking snappy in a corduroy sport… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!