February 23, 2018
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Cue up the 1970’s southern California singer-songwriter music ’cause I’m noticing a style trend and it needs a soundtrack. But first, check out these ultra feminine dreamy bohemian frocks: I’m loving the romantic, witchy vibe of these retro-glam maxi dresses: … Continue reading
February 12, 2018
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Just yesterday, I was speaking with two young customers about my theory of “fashion echoes”. It goes something like this: I see the 70’s as an echo of the the 30’s (draped fabrics and body skimming cuts) and the 80’s … Continue reading
January 18, 2018
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The female form is fashion’s clay. In one decade, the styles demand a slim, athletic figure while another era prefers a voluptuous silhouette. Women’s bodies can’t alter their proportions, so it’s up to the undergarments to massage, squeeze, flatten or … Continue reading
January 11, 2018
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When customers come into the shop and see a garment like this, a purple velvet evening romper with a matching metallic beaded robe, they ask Where do you get these clothes ? Here goes another installment in which I tell a … Continue reading
December 27, 2017
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Dressing ourselves and decorating our homes are parallel art forms. So think, for a moment, about these three approaches to home decor. First, you could go to a big box home store, buy matching new everything, all at once, and … Continue reading
November 6, 2017
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The 1970’s are the Sybil of fashion eras. In case you’ve somehow forgotten, Sybil was a compellingly cheesy 1976 made-for-TV movie starring Sally Field as a character with multiple personalities. Like Sybil, the 70’s had so many faces: it was … Continue reading
October 31, 2017
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Here is the next installment of a little series I’m writing about the backstory of vintage pieces in my shop. The phone call that started me on this treasure hunt came from a young couple who had purchased a ramshackle farmhouse, … Continue reading
September 27, 2017
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Jumpsuits. They hold the promise of great practicality: you just throw one on and go! No mixing or matching! Now, there may be a bit of struggle when you’re headed to the loo, but let’s gloss over that and just … Continue reading
September 1, 2017
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Today, I give you the next installment in our series on how to wear a vintage hat without feeling like a total dork, and not a moment too soon. Get ready, because we’re taking back the fedora. You know that … Continue reading
August 12, 2017
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If you were to closely watch the pendulum of fashion, you’d get very dizzy. Modern designers continually draw from the well of the past, dipping into styles of previous decades and combining them with a modern twist. It’s enough to … Continue reading