I enjoy a good vintage find as much as the next person. But with all the praise heaped on “vintage style” these days, it’s easy to forget about the styles that ought to stay buried far in the past. Witness, The 1971 Sears Catalog.
My Shopping Uniform
Tracee over at BlogFabulous muses about Marcia Clark’s makeover and whether or not one should dress to please others. This makes me think of a habit I’ve acquired when I go shopping in high-end stores. If you’ve ever been snubbed by a salesperson in a chi-chi boutique, you know that appearances matter to those people. …
Welcome to Fall!
Since it is now officially fall, I have updated TWM’s look to match the season. There are new vintage fashions in the background that I thought felt fall-like and the colors have been changed to reflect my Fall 2007 Predictions palette. Now that I’ve updated my blog, it’s time to update my closet, too. Out …
Now That’s Recycling!
TWM reader Becca has posted a spectacular example of what can be done with a vintage bedspread and a little creativity. Take a look at the dress she made. I definitely admire her sewing abilities. My latest clothing re-use was turning my former favorite pair of jeans, which finally ripped through the knee, into a …
Shop Around for Deals on the Real Thing
It’s getting easier to find designer knockoffs nowadays with stores like H&M creating facsimiles within weeks of a new look’s debut, and high-profile designers making low-cost offerings for Target. But Fashionista.com points out you can still buy high-end designer apparel for at or near the cost of knockoffs if you’re willing to shop around some …