April 9, 2018
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Recently I became the proud (though temporary) owner of some breathtaking 1940s day dresses. Be still my beating heart! Here are some snaps of them on my clothesline: The details: The prints: The edges of fashion decades are fuzzy, meaning … Continue reading
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