I’ve been wearing vintage sunglasses for a while now but it was only recently, lying by the pool in Cyprus, that I started to wonder about the health implications of wearing them. We’re all nagged constantly about the importance of wearing high-factor suncream and avoiding excessive sun exposure and an important part of that is(…)
Jackie Stewart, or to quote his full name Sir John Young “Jackie” Stewart OBE, is a 3 time Formula 1 World Champion who cut one of the most iconic looks of the 1970s F1 paddock. With his flat cap, aviator style sunglasses and big sideburns (only rivalled in magnificence by those of Emerson Fittipaldi –(…)
Mug shot of Elvis taken in 1970 when he went to visit President Nixon at the White House. You can see the photos of the meeting here – they make a very strange couple! Source and copyright: This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work prepared by(…)
These are photos of the crowds and spectators of the Apollo launches in 1969, which include Apollo 10, 11 and 12. Apart from loving the wonderful array of 1960s sunglasses on display I genuinely envy the people in these pictures. I’ve always been fascinated by space, and vividly remember how excited I used to watching(…)
Teenagers in London’s Carnaby Street in the 1960s. Love those huge sunglasses! Photo was taken in 1969. Source and copyright: The National Archives: No known copyright restrictions
Clockwise from top left: Pink Cat Eye Sunglasses With Cut Away Detail by ASOS, Style on a stick necklace by Modcloth, Leather & Suede Leaf Sandals by CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA, Lily Hair Clip by ASOS, Playsuit In Car Print by ASOS
Clockwise from top left: Apple Fascinator Hat, Petite Exclusive Mini Dress With Tie Back, Round Sunglasses With Metal Bridge Detail, Open Heart Drop Earring all by ASOS
This might not be a genuinely vintage rockabilly outfit, but I couldn’t resist adding in those tattoo print shoes and nails. Besides, why not combine the best of vintage with beautiful things from the here-and-now? rather like vintage + blogging 😉 Teamed with a black halter top, victory rolls (and that red scarf) in your(…)
I love the style of the 1960s and can kind of do that look, but I’ve decided I need to get a handle on how to get different vintage looks so I can wear them with confidence. So this is my vintage fashion experiment. What do you think of my 1950s sunny day outfit? From(…)