It was the morning of the Super Bowl (GO SEAHAWKS) and I had stopped into a local thrift store on the way home from church. Practically the first thing I saw was a heavy hand-knitted sweater with a shawl collar and front zipper. Hmm, I thought…these usually have a design on the back a la… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Vintage Clothing
In the PINK 1969 Fashions
Spring is just around the corner (I keep telling myself), and I have been longing to wear my very favorite color – PINK! Since it is still so cold I plowed through my cashmere sweater pile and found two bright pink ones that I could layer – a turtleneck and a cardigan. It felt good… Read more »
A Romantic Vintage 1945 WWII Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I thought I’d share some great ad images from the February 1945 issue of Ladies’ Home Journal. World War II was winding down at this time, but still very much featured in advertising. It was an incredibly romantic time. as evidenced in these great ads. My own… Read more »
The Vintage 1972 Biba-esque Baby Look
Since I’d been ignoring that particular year, I decided to take a look at the 1972 editions of Seventeen magazine that I have. I was in for a pleasant surprise! I have been searching for evidence of the early 70s British-based Biba look here in America and had been coming up with nothing. Biba was… Read more »
Seventeen Magazine and Me
Ever since my teen years, I’ve been a devoted magazine reader. Tiger Beat and 16 magazine were my faves to keep up with my idols, The Monkees, Herman’s Hermits, Dino, Desi and Billy and Paul Revere and the Raiders. But Seventeen magazine was the bible when it came to teen fashion and beauty. I would… Read more »
Fab Vintage 1973 Holiday Fashions
In homage to my 40th high school reunion this year, I am taking another look back at the fashions of 1973. This time it is the festive Christmas version from the December 1973 issue of Seventeen magazine. By December 1973, I was a freshman in college and working part-time. Being the trend-conscious 18 year old… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!