tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011231615014446692024-03-18T19:44:14.615-07:001950 Fashion Hairstyles and MakeupAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.comBlogger423125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-40905513479404252472014-04-06T08:29:00.000-07:002014-04-30T03:54:29.481-07:00Wearing Vintage: Mexican Circle Skirt in Polka Dots & BowsPolka dots and bows can't get more fun than on this vintage full circle Mexican skirt. The fabric is hand painted in a one-of-a-kind pattern. It's ready to wear with what you love this spring and summer. Available now at PintuckStyle on Etsy. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-87753897478670497512014-03-12T23:21:00.000-07:002014-04-30T03:54:29.525-07:00Under Tuscan Sun: Sewing the Popular Dresses from this Film"Under Tuscan Sun" from 2003 remains a popular chick flick, in part due to the vintage styles worn by the lead characters, designed by veteran costume designer Nicoletta Ercole. The 'white dress' that the lead character Frances (Diane Lane) wears created quite a scene when the movie was shown. It was a mini trend at the time. Women everywhere wanted to find that white dress. Dresses featured Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-82039265616522127742014-03-10T11:34:00.000-07:002014-04-30T03:54:29.535-07:00Radiant Orchid: Wearing VintageRadiant Orchid, this year's hot color, may seem too sweet for some but I found it popping with other tropical colors in a 1960's cotton print dress from a well known California boutique. Like new, it's straight from a time warp complete with original hang tags, HERE. The perfect look for a modern girl. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-75511090236355704632014-03-05T10:56:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.581-07:00Color for Flappers: 1928 Color HarmonyHow was color theory, or harmony used in vintage fashion? During the flapper era in 1928, this charming booklet was published to show women how to select personal colors based on their hair and skin tones. This booklet has several wonderful color illustrations to show exactly what fashion colors a girl should choose to look her best. This color wheel is the reverse side of that page shown Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-63928754425232515102014-03-03T08:47:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.589-07:00$20 Vintage Dress SALE Treasury tool by StylishHome.Spring SALE on Vintage Dresses Most listed here are only $20--a huge price reduction! See something you like? Just Click on the photo above. This will take you thru to our Etsy Shop: PINTUCK STYLE. Have fun and thanks for shopping at Pintuck Style on Etsy. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-79919565959434219962014-02-24T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.636-07:00Color Crazy: J.Crew on Color If you love color the most, then you'll enjoy this J.Crew Youtube video on how color is created for their wool collection. This most watched video from the J.Crew video library, while brief and a bit of a fantasy, captures the imagination with color selection and the process of dying juicy colors. You will find the rest of J.Crew's videos, HEREAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-74725018066505193302014-02-21T15:55:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.643-07:00Made in the USA: California Contractor, Ball of CottonIn less than a month, it seems like the Olympic sweaters from Ralph Lauren's collection have come and gone, yet the story behind those cotton knits is worth a closer look. From a knitting business in southern California that produces high quality knits, the Olympic sweaters were hand assembled by the "Ball of Cotton" company. A local company for more than 20 years, the owners Eddy and ElizabethAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-30704434996200659952014-02-12T21:26:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.689-07:00Lillian Montaldo: Early Fashion EntrepreneurThe "Montaldo" label originates from a fabulous chain of high fashion stores that were owned and managed by an early pioneer in fashion retail, Lillian Montaldo. In 1918 she opened her first fashion store in Kansas. Lillian would continue to open more shops in cities through out the south, mid-west and even in Colorado during her long career in retail. Her stores were popular for high end Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-77810493186116623492014-01-29T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.698-07:00Game of Thrones: Embellished CostumesIt's hard to believe that anything this detailed and textured is part of a costume, but it seems that the costumes from "Game of Thrones" are rich with embellished details by Michele Carragher, an English textile artist who has transformed clean and elegant costumes with her rich and vibrant needle craft. This gown is just one examples. There are many more gorgeous photos on the "Smatterist" by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-72573875346164570502014-01-27T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.744-07:00Sew News: features PINTUCKS Vintage Dresses!The recent Feb/March 2014 issue of "Sew News" magazine features several vintage dresses from my collection. I was contacted by the magazine this past summer, and finally the feature has appeared. The topic is under lining and inside construction technigues, and the three dresses shown have beautiful examples of this construction technique. I thought it might be interesting to show a bit more of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-26492048785649367682014-01-25T20:15:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.752-07:00Ceeb of Miami: Gold Lame JumpsuitThis super glam gold jumpsuit was made by "Ceeb of Miami", and probably dates from the late 1950's. It was recently sold by my friend Holly at her "French Laundry Co." shop on Etsy. But before it left her shop, I was able to get to see it up close, and thought I would share what I found with you. This bustier plus capri pant combo is made from a very stretch lame fabric. The lame fabric is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-62046737588454215702014-01-10T09:37:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.798-07:00Bonnie Cashin: Mohair Blanket Coat, Up CloseThis 1960's Bonnie Cashin coat for Sills was found recently by Miss A who shared it with me in an excited text message. My respose: So when do I get to see it in person!. For me, coming across a Cashin coat in a vintage or thrift store is like finding a colorful sea shell on a wide sandy beach. Eureka! This coat has that classic Cashin silhouette: kimono sleeves attached in one with the body.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-40824763634370972772014-01-05T20:33:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.805-07:00Good Reading-- Style Book II: Pattern and PrintNow that the holidays are over and we can get back to what we were doing about a month ago, I find myself spending my morning coffee with a great little book that was given to me at Christmas, "Style Book II: Pattern and Print". This recent fashion publication is different from many of the other chunky photo collections in that it is centered on design inspirations and influences for fashion andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-68932778056260561642013-12-23T21:39:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.851-07:00Holiday Greeting: Advertisement from 1944Have a wonderful holiday season! December, 1944 advertisement: Claussner Hosiery Company, "Kleer Sheer Exquisite Hosiery" "Wear Sealed for those who like the finest" "Claussner Rayon Hose will come out this year in your letter to Santa. Their lustrous loveliness lingers long after the last carol has been sung, to brighten your wardrobe during the new year" Paducah, KYAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-87146586451240105162013-12-22T09:03:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.861-07:00Pointy Toe Boots: Poulaines are Alive & Worn Once More!Poulaines are those long pointed shoes that can be seen on fashionable young men in works of art from the Gothic period. I was amazed to find out that this look is alive and well in a craze from Mexico that centers around super long pointed toes on cowboy boots. These fantastical boots are worn in dance competitions by young peacocks, not unlike the posing young men in those scenes from merry Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-49716548037248505782013-12-09T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.906-07:0055 Thousand Dresses: When Just One Dress Won't Do<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-43311980659228131722013-12-06T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.917-07:001938 High School Year Book: the Senior's Story1938 School Yearbook for Long Beach, CAPoly High Schhol's new campus built following the great Long Beach earthquake a few years earlierThis summer I came across an old yearbook in the stacks at a thrift store. Yearbooks have value for dating apparel, hairstyles and noting trends for a certain time. In this case, I was more than interested because it was from the Long Beach, CA school district,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-80733353731004842882013-12-04T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.963-07:001944 RBW Fashion Illustration: Davidow SuitsThis ink wash fashion illustration is by RBW and shows Davidow suits for winter, 1944. The signature Davidow soft tailoring is already in evidence by the soft belting and shirt-style jackets pictured here. I include this Davidow set to reference earlier designs from this label (see previous Davidow post HERE). I also have an earlier post on RBW, the sign-off for Count Rene Bouet-Wilaumez, whoseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-23362310378395960362013-12-02T05:00:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:29.971-07:0018th Century Hair Fashion & A Story of Changing PortraitsThe Huntington Library in San Marino, CA, has a wealth of artwork dating from the 1700's. From this collection, a recent article discussed how these paintings depict women's hairstyles from the 1700's, and that these silhouettes are known for becoming more fanciful and extreme as the years progressed. Starting with a close fitting hair silhouette at mid-century, hairstyles gained height over theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-24070006553920643142013-11-28T09:04:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:30.017-07:00Happy ThanksgivingHave a great Vintage Thanksgiving! illustration by John Fernie for Pepsi-Cola, Fall 1958Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-88331213916747769472013-11-26T19:46:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:30.025-07:00Davidow: early 1960's Couture SuitsDavidow suits from the early 1960s are vintage gems. While they have great diversity in cut and style, the quality of textile makes them standout among other suits from this era. I wanted to share a copy of the Davidow brochure for Spring 1960. This issue shows what we might consider to be very conservative styling: simple jacket silhouettes and narrow skirts that hide the knees are the norm Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-86216593625983941372013-11-19T17:05:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:30.071-07:00Scrapbooking 1960 style: Clippings of Fashions & AdvertisementsThe Ceil Chapman dress advertisement I posted yesterday came from a fashion scrapbook that was probably assembled in the early 1960's. Sometimes a great source for research and design shows up in unexpected places. What looked to me like a child's paper scrapbook collection turned out to be newspaper clippings from fashion advertisements during the early 1960's. While few dates appear, and few Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-79228348877380584452013-11-18T10:30:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:30.079-07:00Ceil Chapman: 1960's Advertisement & IllustrationThis advertisement for a Ceil Chapman cocktail dress comes from the first few years of the 1960's. It was pasted into an old undated scrapbook of newspaper fashion ads that appear to be early 60's. The Ceil Chapman sheath presents several interesting features that when combined create a very figure flattering silhouette most women would love to wear. The wide neckline and extended shoulder Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-76953053775814994412013-11-16T18:47:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:30.125-07:00Researching Lilly Pulitzer: Dating Vintage FashionWhen trying to date or locate resources for vintage fashion, seeking out originals of the same style from actual vintage documents can be difficult. One great resource for dating 20th century fashion are the many home sewing patterns published through out the century. The photo of Lilly Pulitzer above shows her wearing a cotton long muu muu dress with matching cotton print 'babushka' head scarf.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301123161501444669.post-76079409902891913122013-11-15T08:09:00.000-08:002014-04-30T03:54:30.134-07:00House of Shroyers: Vintage Dress LabelThis "House of Shroyers" advertisement from 1960 shows dresses that seem typical for that era. The company was a long standing manufacturer of women's styles during the early to mid-twentieth century. I became interested in the label after finding a dress with this brand that was in excellent 'dead stock' condition. My research led me to the Pennsylvania mining town, Shamokin. It seems that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11275743520493468385noreply@blogger.com0