This is such a pretty crochet pattern from Women’s Day Granny Square magazine, circa 1974. Unique stained glass shell, is an ingenious assemblage of fancy geometrics. Created by Barbara Schaeffler. Granny squares are making quite the fashion comeback, with designers like Dolce and Gabbana showing similar garments. Make your own designer statement by crocheting this… Read more »
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Vintage 1971 Swank ‘Signs & Symbols’ Jewelry
This 1971 advertisement for Swank jewelry is straight out the the Age of Aquarius! Featuring ’70s-hipster models, the necklaces were in in the shapes of New Age signs and symbols. They included Revolving Universe, Marina d’Italia, Root of Life, Grecian Sun Wheel, Fertility Symbol, Oriental Luck Charm, Ancient Ankh, Neptune’s Trident, Ancient Scarab, and Genuine… Read more »
The Boho Folkloric Yardley of 1971
Yardley of London always seemed to be spot-on with trends in the late ’60s and into the early ’70s. Their late ’60s advertising tended to be either London Mod or Ethereal Romantic, and featured gorgeous ‘Yardley Girl’ models Jean Shrimpton, Olivia Hussey, and Patsy Sullivan. By the early ’70s, Yardley took on a more Folklorical… Read more »
Making Your Boho Peasant Wedding Dress for $2.36 (in 1971)
These days there are a plethora of DIY projects on Pinterest, Blogs, YouTube…everywhere! It seems as though everyone is getting crafty, making up their own goods. But this is certainly nothing new – especially in the sewing department. Back in the ’60s and ’70s, when I was in school, everyone learned to sew in our… Read more »
Seventeen Magazine’s Boho Peasant Look of 1970
One of my very favorite vintage fashion styles is the folksy peasant look of the late 60s and into the 70s. In fact, I wore it then and still wear it today to a certain extent (limited to a piece at a time; I can’t do the full-blown look anymore). It is still on-trend today,… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!