Boho to Disco: The 1970s – From Fringe to Funk
Boho to Disco: The 1970s – From Fringe to Funk Ever wonder how we got from hippie/bohemian fashions to hot pants to disco opulence? I’ll give you the low-down here! I was brought up in the ‘60s and ‘70s and have many fond (and not so fond!) memories of the styles from those decades. During […]
1920s Clothing Style: Get the Look for Less!
1920s Clothing Style: Get the Look for Less! Hello Vintage Lovers! Are you a Downton Abbey fan? Do you love the flapper look? I’ll give you five simple tips on how to add a 1920s vibe to your wardrobe, even if you’re on a budget! I’ve dressed in the ’20s style on many occasions, especially […]
Modern Edwardian Fashion: Get the Look on a Budget
Modern Edwardian Fashion: Get the Look on a Budget Hello Vintage Lovers! Do you love images of the beautiful Gibson girl from the turn of the 20th century? Today, I’m going to give you tips on how to dress with Edwardian flair, but in a more modern way. Edwardian fashion is making a real comeback. […]
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 love the idea of wearing vintage clothing, but have no idea which decade you’d look best in? I’ll give you some simple tips so that you’ll know which decade is your best decade and your best look, so that you […]
Creating a Vintage Look with Ren
Creating a vintage look with Ren Putting together a vintage look doesn’t always mean every piece needs to be vintage. That can be difficult, especially when trying to find vintage in your size! But creating a vintage look has become easier with the influx of vintage inspired designs in mainstream fashion. You can probably find […]
How Should I Clean This?
How should I clean this? Do You Own Vintage Clothes? Knowing how to properly clean a vintage or antique piece can be hard, especially since care labels weren’t legally required until 1971! These few simple tips and tricks will be helpful when figuring out how to clean your garment. The first, most important tip is […]
Stylewell
Stylewell In last week’s blog, I talked about authentic style. I promised that I would add to that in this week’s post by talking a little bit about health and wellness. Before my husband and I opened our store, Nostalgia, and prior to my adventures with Spirits of Fashion, I worked for a time with […]
Styling from the Inside
Styling from the Inside This week, I’ve been thinking about the transition from summer clothing to fall and winter styles. Because Autumn has always been my favorite time of year, I’ve always looked forward to the September issues of the fashion magazines, such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and InStyle. In addition, beautiful home decorating magazines […]
Spirits of Fashion: Vintage Styling
Spirits of Fashion: Vintage Styling Hello Friends! This week has been a crazy, but wonderful, time for Spirits of Fashion. With the Downton Abbey Season 6 in full swing, I have been conducting presentations on Fashions of Downton Abbey to quite a few public library audiences. I never tire of talking about any fashion period, […]