VINTAGE FASHION OF THE DAY (PART 2)

 I like most vintage ads though because of the corny text. "Send you back shopping with ZEST!" The hats are quite cute too, they remind me of a cloche that's too small. *hehe* I really need to study up more on hat styles...

 ----------------------------he clothes have a vintage inspired feel, some of them remind me of vintage Cacharel, a little Biba-esque, and a touch of David Hamilton.

--------------------------------------------As a child I really loved going through my mom's McCalls magazine because sometimes in the back they would feature the "Betsy McCall" paper doll. I fully regret never ripping these out and saving them as when my parents moved overseas, all of those magazines were recycled. *sigh*

But joy of all joys, this morning I discovered a website where you can PRINT the vintage 1950s Betsy McCalls ----------------------------------------------"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about." - Dale Carnegie

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Product Description:
This is a fun secretary style dress - most likely from the early 60s. It features classic sheath/wiggle styling with ruffled white bib down the bodice. The navy blue fabric is most likely a synthetic, but it looks a little like silk shantung - althought it obviously isn't. Zips up the back with a metal zipper. Looks sweet with a skinny little belt (not included).

--------------------------------San Francisco based artist, Charmaine Olivia, mixes bohemian, geometry, and cute critters in her drawn and sketched art works. I love that she stays with the same color palette of orange, teal, and black against white and cream. My hallway needs some art...




---------------------------------Here are some lovely bohemian inspired outfits from Polyvore... enjoy!

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Oh goodness, these are so beautiful and truly inspiring me to get new photos done for Adore Vintage. I haven't done a photoshoot in a very, very long time. I think the last shoot I did was "Belle Epoque" with my gorgeous friend, Tara, and photographer Gregory Gore which was about TWO years ago!  ------------------------------Lovely cream colored ruffle dress paired with dark ankle boots and topped off with a cute vintage hat... a look that's simple perfection.

---------------------------------I love details on clothing in the form of ribbons, lace, and bows. Just simple little pretties...

-------------------------------------------Because the number one cooking holiday is fast approaching, I thought it would be quite fitting to post some vintage advertisements from the 40s and 50s for cooking utensils, housewares, and other kitchen goods.





I wish I looked this stylish while cooking! (I do wear a vintage apron every once in awhile though ^_^) And the "Truffled Turkey" isn't from the 50s or 60s... but I just had to share it... it sounds so gross, LOL!
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In the past couple years I have amassed quite a collection of vintage nightgowns, slips and robes that it got me thinking... perhaps I should bring back the 'Vintage Intimates' section of Adore Vintage?

I always wonder if women would want to buy these and actually wear them, but then a light bulb went off, I myself buy and wear vintage slips and robes... so why wouldn't others? I've actually worn a few slips as dresses before, they're just so pretty!

--------------------------------------------I love vintage dresses so much and wish I had the chance to snag these up before they were sold (and also won some money in the lottery since some of these are a bit out of my price range...*hehe*)



Late 1950's Lee Claire gold flowered cocktail dress from Hemlock Vintage - Sold


Early 40s sheer violet crepe silk dress with floral print from Dorothea's Vintage - $215


Emma Domb Vintage 1950s red halter dress from Vintageous - $265 (sold)


1930's Unique Print Gauzy Gown from Antique Dress $485 (sold)


VINTAGE 1950's YELLOW ROSE PRINT CHIFFON PROM DRESS from Freudian Slips Vintage - £125


1950's Vintage Serbin Designer Couture Deco-Fish Novelty Print Rockabilly Bombshell Sun Dress from Timeless Vixen Vintage Etsy (sold)


Vintage 1970s PLAIN JANE FLORALETTE dress from Posh Vintage - $165


Romantic vintage 1970s off-white
triple tier lace dress from Allen Company Inc - Etsy (sold)


Vintage 1950s Flirty Organdy Peplum Dress from Memphis Vintage (sold)


Vintage 1970s Ossie Clark Dress from Vintage A Peel - £395----------------------------------------------I adore these whimsical handcrafted headbands from "Embellished", my favorite being the pleated ribbon & pearls headband, so sweet!


Jessica is also sponsoring a giveaway this weekend ---------------------------------------------Ooh La La! Nude and tan outfit inspirations from one of the most stylish cities in the world...


-----------------------------------------------Scans from vintage Seventeen magazines dating from the late 60s and early 70s (1969, 1970, and 1971 to be exact). I love the clothing from this time period, so I thought I would share. My favorite ad is probably the one for Yardley's 'Devonshire Cream lipstick'. So pretty!

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Some Autumn/Winter outfit ideas from the 1970s









Sorry some of them are cut off. My scanner is quite tiny compared to the magazines themselves. Vintage Seventeen magazines measure about 13.5" x 10" compared to our standard 11" x 8.5"--------------------------------------Today I am very much inspired by the gorgeous photography of Anna Wolf. I just love all these dreamy, hazy, pretty pictures. So many of them give off that late 60s vibe, kind of bohemian and folksy.











-----------------------------------------------She was a supermodel before "supermodel" existed. The 1950s model was discovered on the streets of New York and worked closely with fashion photographer Richard Avedon. Dovima was an overnight success and was the highest paid model of her time.


The famous "Dovima with Elephants" Paris 1955 shot by Richard Avedon




Dovima's story is actually quite sad. I'm surprised there hasn't been a movie made about her life. She was born Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba (the name Dovima comes from the first two letters of each of her names DO-VI-MA). I always assumed Dovima had this very glamourous life, but in reality, her life was the opposite of the beauty and luxury she portrayed on film. She was involved in abusive relationships, lost custody of her one and only child after being accused of kidnapping her, and spent the rest of her years after retiring from modeling selling cosmetics and working as a hostess at various restaurants in Florida. Dovima appeared in a few films (most noted in "Funny Face" with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire)

Richard Avedon said of Dovima after her death, "She was the last of the great elegant, aristocratic beauties... the most remarkable and unconventional beauty of her time."

-----------------------------------------------LOVING these vintage skirts! The colors are so perfect for your Autumn/Winter wardrobes, pair them with tights and ankle boots, so cute! Oh, and don't forget the pair of shorts from the 60s, the floral print on them is so sweet.

click image to view new skirts in the shop


I've recently started wearing more skirts lately (as opposed to my normal uniform of a dress and cardi), so here are some lovely outfit inspirations all with skirts!

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L to R: Ralph Lauren & Cynthia Steffe via style.com

I think overalls are quite cute! I love shorter versions myself, mainly rompers though. (Overalls technically are not gathered at the waist or tie like a romper does). Anyhow, whatever you want to call them, romper/overalls, I like it and wear it. So here are some other inspirations on how to wear the 'Overalls Trend'

---------------------------------------I love this outfit Leighton Meester wore on the set of "Gossip Girl". While I'm not a watcher of the show, I do love many of the vintage inspired outfits Blair Waldorf wears. I adore the cream coat and the grey cloche, that is probably my favorite part of this outfit. (click on pic for full size)




-------------------------------------Light, lace, and soft ruffles...
------------------------------------------------I love this outfit! The high waisted sailor inspired shorts with the yellow peter pan blouse. I wish I had shorts like these. BTW, if you visit Double Speak's flickr, be sure to view her outfits set, she has so many wonderful vintage clothes!



What She Wore:
Navy ribbon in hair (Minnie Mouse Style)
Yellow ribbon/bow earrings - made by me
1930s style yellow blouse with Peter Pan collar with white Scottie Dog print - F21
Vintage navy shorts (I replaced the pink buttons)
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