Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, one of my very favorite holidays. One of the more superficial reasons that I like Thanksgiving is, for the most part, it hasn’t been blown to smithereens by nauseating commercialization. Oh sure, we have to put up with the Black Friday (and now, Brown Thursday) ads and hype, but the holiday itself… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
Drying Racks, Heat, Books and Cashmere: Autumn is Here
Even though Autumn has been quite firmly ensconced for several weeks now, there are always several things that I do with amazing regularity once the autumnal equinox has passed. On the household side, it is cleaning out the furnace (an utterly thankless task) before turning on the heat for the first time. I think I… Read more »
Fab Vintage 60s Angora Head Scarf Knitting Pattern
I just had to share this fab 1960s knitting pattern for a head scarf. Perfect for the upcoming chilly days, you can rock the mod 60s head scarf look, and keep your ears warm! Made in either fluffy angora or mohair, it is triangular with tie strings. The instructions look pretty easy, so it’s a… Read more »
Vintage Angora Sweaters
Now that autumn is firmly ensconced, I turn my attention once again to those lovely angora sweaters. I love angora sweaters, but my special devotion lies with vintage angora! You see, most of the new angora sweaters that you find today are flimsy, thin, and in a blend with about five other fibers, leaving the… Read more »
The ‘Smell’ of Missoni for Target Success
My curiosity got the better of me again yesterday when I decided to go back to Target to check out the Missoni goings-on there. I must admit that I started coveting the colorful zigzag shoe box and somehow felt I just had to have it (I know, I know; caving into the hype). The Missoni… Read more »
Missoni for Target Madness
The new Missoni for Target line debuted today. Normally I don’t go crazy for any of the ‘certain designer’ for Target lines, but as a Missoni fan, my curiosity got the best of me. I went to check it out at my local suburban Seattle Target. I got there around 9:30 am, and the parking… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!