I recently purchased this vintage rhinestone bracelet on Etsy for the wedding and am on pins and needles awaiting its arrival! I'm only wearing it and a Lo Boheme halo (a very generous gift from Lauren and never before seen style!) on the big day. I don't want to reveal too much, but I think the ... View Post
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French Fever
These old black and white shots by fashion photographer John French stopped me in my tracks. French was highly sought after in London in the 1950's and 1960's and his photos seem to capture the era's glamour perfectly. Feathers, rhinestones and dainty white gloves---what's not to love? (via ... View Post
The Girl Has Style…
I stumbled upon The Snail and the Cyclops on Flickr and was immediately smitten by the darling girl's unique vintage style. She not only models her perfectly styled outfits, but details in the captions where each piece originated (Flea Market --- 1940's, Goodwill --- 1950's, H&M, Zara...). ... View Post
Dear Golden Vintage
Hello ladies and gents! I'm writing you from the hotel in D.C. this morning---sadly, it's our last day. I'll report back on our lovely trip in a later post, but in the meantime wanted to share with you an Etsy shop I've recently become enamored with. Dear Golden Vintage is the greatest selection ... View Post
Quote of the Day
(White Center, 1950) ... View Post
Photographer Irving Penn dies at 92
Yesterday we lost one of the art world's greats, fashion photographer Irving Penn. Known worldwide for his many years working for Vogue, Penn's images are marked by his "signature blend of classical elegance and cool minimalism." His models didn't jump or prance, but instead struck calm poses in ... View Post
Around the World in One Day
I would love to find a vintage globe to sit atop our bookcase and the vintage sellers on Etsy offer a ton of options. If only I could choose one! Above: Vintage globe with sepia-tone patina. Vintage 1950's globe by Cam's Universe Vintage World Globe by Finding ... View Post
Paper Pursuits: the NEO-trad Candy Land
I nearly died when I first visited the website Paper Pursuits and if we have anything in common, you will too. A treasure trove of vintage magazines, books and advertisements from the early 20th century to the present day, the site is brimming with stunning images from a lost age. The colors ... View Post
Not Your Third Grade Diorama…
I don't know about you, but my idea of a diorama never included antique fabrics and marquetry tables! I'm more of the Play-Doh school of thought (sophisticated, I know...). Clearly the vision of New York antique dealer and craftsman Helen Bruce was far more elaborate than my own. These ... View Post
An Avedon A Day…
I realize I posted an Avedon photograph yesterday, but I can't seem to get his archives off my mind so I've decided to hell with it---I'm going to post "an Avedon a day" for the next week (or for however long I see fit...). This shot is of 1950's mannequin Sunny Harnett wearing a cape by Jean ... View Post