I was always impressed with how Esther Williams parlayed competitive swimming into a movie career. Of course, she was gorgeous and talented, and had the great opportunity to star in many “aquamusicals” in the 40s and early 50s. The films featured fabulously choreographed synchronized swimming and diving, and the star of the show was always… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Vintage
Is Fels-Naptha Soap Glamorous?
I’ve been on a personal basis with Fels-Naptha soap lately, using it to concoct the homemade powdered laundry detergent and liquid laundry detergent recipes. Shredding that golden bar with a cheese grater is not for the faint of heart! But it is rather fun to do, and the resultant homemade detergents are so worth it…. Read more »
Ivory Soap: Vintage Clean and Summer Pure
It was a long time coming, but summertime in Seattle is finally in full swing! I finally put away my jeans, wool socks, and cashmere sweaters that I’d been wearing all spring, and dug through my closet for some summer togs. It feels good to be warm, show some skin, and not get rained on… Read more »
Elsa Schiaparelli’s ‘Honor Bright’ Nail Polish ~Vintage 1945~ GLORIOUS!
I have always been a huge fan of Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973), the outrageous Italian fashion designer who designed fabulously whimsical surrealist fashions from the 1920s until the 1950s. She was also famous for her vivid signature shade of shocking pink, and her perfumes, most notably, Shocking de Schiaparelli. So I was absolutely delighted when I… Read more »
The Realistic Vintage 50s Homemaker
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
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 »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!