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Boho to Disco: The 1970s – From Fringe to Funk
Boho to Disco: The 1970s – From Fringe to Funk Ever wonder how we got

1920s Clothing Style: Get the Look for Less!
1920s Clothing Style: Get the Look for Less! Hello Vintage Lovers! Are you a Downton

Spirits of Fashion
Spirits of Fashion Hello World! My name is Karen Antonowicz, and I’ve procrastinated long enough!

Where is Downton Abbey Fashion Going?
Where is Downton Abbey Fashion Going? For all of you who watched the first episode

Spirits of Fashion: Vintage Styling
Spirits of Fashion: Vintage Styling Hello Friends! This week has been a crazy, but wonderful,

As Downton Abbey Leaves Us…
As Downton Abbey Leaves Us… Hello Dear Friends, This month I’m busy with many projects

Styling from the Inside
Styling from the Inside This week, I’ve been thinking about the transition from summer clothing

Stylewell
Stylewell In last week’s blog, I talked about authentic style. I promised that I would

First Lady of Fashion
Frst Lady of Fashion Hello Friends, It’s been awhile since I last posted, but we’ve

Christmas Memories
Christmas Memories At this time of year, when holiday festivities are gearing up, I have

Home Book of Beauty & Charm
Home Book of Beauty & Charm Hello Friends, I know this is a crazy busy

150 Years of Harper’s Bazaar
150 Years of Harper’s Bazaar Hello Friends! This will be a very short post, due

Victoria
Victoria Hello All! It’s been awhile, with the holidays and the chaos of the season,

Downton Abbey Tea at Hearthside House
Downton Abbey Tea at Hearthside House Hello Friends! In Lincoln, RI, the town where I

The Fabulous Fifties
The Fabulous Fifties Hello Dear Friends! I’m afraid I haven’t posted in quite awhile, due

How Should I Clean This?
How should I clean this? Do You Own Vintage Clothes? Knowing how to properly clean

Creating a Vintage Look with Ren
Creating a vintage look with Ren Putting together a vintage look doesn’t always mean every

A Walk into the Past: The History of Shoes
A Walk into the Past -The History of Shoes The creation of shoes began with

The Revolution of a Shoe: The Mule and The Springolator
The Revolution of a Shoe; The Mule and The Springolator The 1950s were a very

The Lost Art of the Makeup Compact
The Lost Art of the Makeup Compact Unlike today, in the world of cheap production

IS GOTH RETURNING?
Is Goth Returning? Hello Friends, Although it’s been awhile since I’ve written, I have a

THE SWINGIN’ SIXTIES: A Brief History of Mod Fashion
THE SWINGIN’ SIXTIES – A Brief History of Mod Fashion Hello Friends, I hope that

Fashions of the Dickens Period: A Brief Look at 1830s and 1840s Styles
Fashions of the Dickens Period: A Brief Look at 1830s and 1840s Styles Hello Friends,

What is Vintage Style? How to Find Your Best Decade
What is Vintage Style? How to Find Your Best Decade Hello Vintage Lovers! Do you

Modern Edwardian Fashion: Get the Look on a Budget
Modern Edwardian Fashion: Get the Look on a Budget Hello Vintage Lovers! Do you love

What Women Wore During the Great Depression: 1930s Style
What Women Wore During the Great Depression: 1930s Style Hello Vintage Lovers! Do you love