As I think I’ve mentioned before I ‘m not quite ready to embrace an 80s revival yet. The memories are just too vivid from the first time round, but I do love a nice sequined top. They remind me of all the things I loved about the 80s: glamorous outfits from Dallas and Dynasty and(…)
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS carly byham. CONGRATULATIONS CARLY, CLOTHES-BOX WILL CONTACT YOU ABOUT YOUR PRIZE. This week’s prize is this very cute gold-plated ‘Tippy Topical Typing Necklace’ from Clothes-Box. Clothes-Box is a family-run business who specialise in quirky and chic vintage, retro and new clothing. About the prize: You’re sure to(…)
After the end of World War 1, the 1920s were a time of optimism and exuberance. Fashions for women were more relaxed than ever before, suiting a slim athletic figure in contrast to the tight corseting of previous decades. 1920s wedding styles are having a resurgence at the moment, partly perhaps because of The Great(…)
Isn’t this a lovely outfit? The 1930s were so stylish with the slim fitting long and mid-length dresses. I love the sailor-styling and the bows on her shoes – so elegant! The lady is Miss Hera Roberts on board HNLMS Java, 10 October 1930. You can read more about her here.
A young couple kiss on the banks of the Frio Canyon River near Leakey, Texas, 1973. Source and copyright: No known copyright restrictions
1920s actress Vilma Banky wearing a cloche hat and 3 rows of pearls, 1927
This is a real gem of a book – I wish I’d had it when I was planning my wedding all those years ago! It tells you everything you need to know if you want to plan a vintage themed wedding, including the wedding fashions of each decade illustrated with vintage photos and real-life brides(…)
It’s wedding season, so it got me thinking about how lovely vintage bridal styles are. When I got married nearly 11 years ago, I wore a 30s-inspired wedding dress – which I still love, but I love fifties style bridal gowns too. This vintage 50s dress in particular is so pretty! Clockwise from left: Faux(…)
1960s wedding dress. Publicity photo of Abby Dalton as Martha Hale from the television program Hennessey. This is from the last episode of the show where Hale and Hennessey get married. Date There is a 3 October 1962 date on back. The show aired its final episode 17 September 1962, where the wedding was pictured.
A young Joan Crawford wearing a cloche hat and some very austere makeup from, 1927. I love her embroidered collar and the brooch pinned to her hat…
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS KIMBERLEY GRANT. CONGRATULATIONS KIMBERLEY, STYLE ME BETTY WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU DIRECTLY TO ARRANGE YOUR PRIZE. This weeks prize is a truly unique set of beautiful 1950s vintage jewellery, thanks to Style Me Betty. Isn’t it pretty? The set comprises a pink rhinestone-set brooch and matching(…)
Can a dress really change the world? Well, perhaps not in an ‘ending famine and promoting world peace‘ kind of way, but there are plenty of iconic dresses which represent turning points in culture and society over the past century. The Design Museum’s Fifty Dresses That Changed The World is a fascinating and entertaining little(…)
A gorgeous portrait of Goldie Hawn, taken in 1970. Isn’t she fabulous? This was a publicity photo for the 1970 film Cactus Flower.
Swedish actress Greta Garbo photographed in 1925 just before she made the move to Hollywood (and before she had her Hollywood transformation). It’s very different to her American movie image isn’t it?
Vintage fashion is on the rise with old-gen trends back in vogue. Vintage clothing from the 1960s comprise everything from floral patterns, bright colors and dresses drenched in sequins; pretty much the kind of fashion that’s highly in demand for summer 2013! However, most of the vintage trends are now accompanied by a modern vibe.(…)
I love a good monster movie, well truth be told I love a *rubbish* monster movie. If the monster movie is too graphic and ‘realistic’ I don’t like it at all (I’m still having nightmares from watching Starship Troopers). This is from the movie Empire of the Ants from 1977. I love the fact that(…)
My favourite decades for vintage clothing are the sixties and seventies. The only problem with this is that there was so much synthetic material around.. rayon, polyester, nylon and those just aren’t the fabrics to be wearing when its 30 degrees outside. That’s why I love this vintage shift dress so much, it’s from the(…)
Joan Crawford flashing her legs whilst dancing and gazing seductively at the camera in this 1930s publicity photo.