Posts Categorized: Fashion

Marilyn and Me

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I’ve always loved the fact that Marilyn Monroe and I both share a name, Marilyn, and a birthday, June 1st. She is exactly 29 years older than me. My mom denies the fact that she named me after Marilyn Monroe. I’m pretty sure that she didn’t know that her birthday was also June 1st, but… Read more »

The Realistic Vintage 50s Homemaker

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I love the advertisements in vintage 40s and 50s women’s magazines; when domestic goddesses reigned supreme.  I especially love laundry-related advertising, because they always make what was a very labor-intensive task back then, very enticing indeed.  Almost thrilling!  Case in point, the 1949 Duz ad, where the happy homemaker seems positively buzzed with excitement. 😀… Read more »

Rah Rah Stripes! Vintage 60s Sweater Knitting Pattern

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Stripes have made a big comeback, as they always seem to do, in the fashion world!  Digging through my vintage knitting patterns once again, I found this delightful striped chunky knit sweater pattern from the 1960s. Link to pattern here.  The rest of the instructions are below. It is made from heavy rug yarn and… Read more »

Mod 60s and Boho 70s Apron Patterns

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Stylish apron sewing patterns continued on into the 60s and 70s.  They were, however, a far cry from the ultra feminine domestic goddess aprons of the 50s!  Frills, embroidery and appliques were replaced by sleek lines, and no-nonsense design.  I really like this apron style, having several in this design.  They really are practical and… Read more »

Kate Goes To The Movies In Matthew Williamson

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It’s been almost a year since the extraordinarily beautiful and fashionable royal couple, William and Kate, said their wedding vows.  Egad, that was such a stunning extravaganza!  I adored Kate’s wedding gown, and especially loved the fluffy white bolero that topped her reception gown.  All that British Royal pomp and circumstance was quite thrilling too…. Read more »