Were working on stocking the website with fresh merchandise for the new year. Here are a few highlights. 1960s Purple Shaheen Dress 1950s Cream Wool & Mink Coat 1970s Gilded Bamboo Dress &...
Though it is named after the Italian acrobat character, in textile and design terms "harlequin" describes the elongated diamond check inspired by the harlequins traditional costume. Here are ...
Whats more fun than the "Ugly Christmas Sweater?" Vintage ski sweaters, of course. Look for genuine wool sweaters in traditional colors, with classic intarsia knit patterns of winter scenery....
If youre an average shoe size like me, you probably have a hard time finding vintage shoes. Were people really so much smaller then? So its rare to come across a colletion of shoes as nice as the one...
Via Jezebel we discovered an adorable presentation of 1950s swimming caps. Using the puppet stage of Punch & Judy, women in strapless suits peek up in variously decorated rubber caps. Remember, m...
Yes, its been too long since Ive checked in. Sorry. But the creativity bug has bit me once again, and Id like to show you some of what Ive been up to. First, I made this yesterday afternoon: Gigantic...
Not to be overshadowed by another event we may have heard something about recently (royal wedding, anyone) our own little Holiday of Hats here in the States, the Kentucky Derby, is taking place today...
How long can a theatrical costume survive? If youre ever worked in a costume shop, you know how hard the stage, lights, and actors are on their costumes. Most well made stage garments need constant c...
If youre like me and tend to respond to awkward situations with inappropriate humor, then you need to be made aware of The Girl Cant Help It, written by Kim at Fast Eddies Retro Rags. Enjoy a glance ...
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has left us. Heres a studio still from her screen debut at age 10, in Theres One Born Every Minute Her breakout role in National Velvet came when she was just 12. As a ...
As soon as the statues have all been handed out, fashion critics start making their binary lists of who did and did not "get it right" on the red carpet. We at Daisy Fairbanks headquarters do...
Farewell to Ms. Jane Russell. Heres a still from her scandalous debut film, The Outlaw, produced by Howard Hughes. Publicity still, around the time she was filming Underwater And of course, a few cli...
Heres what Ive been working on today at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage headquarters - a parade of novelty hankies, coming soon to Etsy. A few by Tammis Keefe: Some with a horse theme: Some lovely ladies: ...
This is Helen, the genius behind the Valentine Bathroom in yesterdays post. This is Helen, just a few years earlier, working as a lifeguard. Thanks for sharing, Helen. And to all the moms out there, ...
Happy Valentines Day! In the world of interior design online, its easy to find rooms that have been carefully staged by professional designers. Spend some time on Apartment Therapy or Design Sponge a...
Pink chiffon party dress at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage Rose lace illusion dress at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage Pink ruffles wiggle dress at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage Fuchsia peasant dress at Dai...
Spring is just around the corner, and in anticipation Ive been doing quite a bit of planting. It feels wonderful to get my fingers into the dirt and make things grow. My yard is still a big, raw spac...
Theres an art/craft magazine I used to subscribe to (I wont name names) that at first seemed wonderfully original. Geared toward the new DIY movement, it included wonderful projects on a small scale ...
Theres a documentary film coming out this spring that celebrates the work of Bill Cunningham, the grandfather of street style photography. While New York may not be the center of the universe as far ...
Colorful, whimsical, and far too small for my 21st Century feet. I love the rounded toe, emphasized by the topstitching.Vintage Red Cross 1930s shoes at poprocksandsodapopvintage on ebay. Two ...
This last one is my favorite - Remember, kids, dont drink and drive! Happy New Year to all our friends, near and far!
For Christmas my friend Louise gave me this little green deer. I think it was probably in her house and knowing me as she does, she thought it would be perfect for me, and of course she was correct. ...
Ive been meaning to post about artist Olek for ages. Her medium is crochet, but she takes it well beyond the realm of craft. This is her latest guerilla sculpture - a Happy New Year gift to New York,...
My new BFF Mr. Ferguson kindly alerted me to the fact that there are a few more of his delectable metal mesh dresses on ebay. Its such an honor to be contacted by the designer! Heres an interesting a...
via the Huffington Post Lovely photo, lovely family, lovely dress. Plus, super cute Christmas elves!
Came across this lovely outfit on ebay. The color is difficult to see in the photo, but the seller assures us that its pink. Its separates, top and skirt, plus a matching belt and handbag. Having wor...
Just for fun, an Etsy treasury inspired by Pee Wee Herman.
Is there a word for completely over-the-top, wink-and-giggle-inducing, extreme vintage cuteness? Well, its not a word exactly, but my friend Eve and I have a thing by which all other things in this c...
Im still trying to plan a trip southward to visit the LAMCA exhibit Fashioning Fashion. In the mean time, the LAMCA website offers in interactive web game, using a party invitation to show different ...
A handful of things tp covet. Click on photos for details.
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