Sometimes I get questions about what to do with naturally very curly hair. Some people get it chemically relaxed so its easier to traditionally work with, some use water to un-curl and re-curl in the...
Finally put the charms Ive collected on my charm bracelet. I still need re-enforcement loops, but its really nice to see them all together! I had some from a roadtrip from a few years ago when we wen...
I dont know about you, but I have a hard time throwing out magazines with hosehold tips and recipes. Martha Stewart taking the lead. I dont even subscribe to magazines, these are just issue...
{Photo by InStyle}You may have swooned over the pretty Smeg Retro Line before, especially if youre in Europe, they seem quite popular on design and retro fashion blogs! And its easy to see why,...
Well, kind of. Does wearing pretty dresses and drinking tea count as a job?Today was another photoshoot with Fab Gabs, and this time I co-modeled with the ever fun Lindsey, with lots and lots of...
Sams birthday is this week, and chances are hell be working so my mom and step-dad took us out for dinner at P.F. Changs, and a little shopping on the side. I wore my trench coat, and think I may hav...
Sure, women wear hats in this time period, but not anything like they wore hats 60 years ago or more. Today, modern hats are chosen more for their function than appearance. Shading the eyes, keeping ...
In the 1940s it was popular for a felt hat to have a matching hatpin. Theres an example of one here. You may see these items separate now, or if youre lucky they might still be together! It was also ...
Wearing a hatpin is very basic. You simply pin it through the back band or lower crown of the hat, picking up a lock of hair as you pin it through. Heres a little tutorial:For fine hair, a pin can sl...
Hatpins. If you wear hats, you most likely have to wear a hatpin. You may see varied lengths at antique shops, which correspond to the era/type of hat. In the 1900s when hats were large and elaborate...
A couple of years ago when down in California we went to The Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial. Its a beautiful memorial, and I could have spent ages looking at all the plaques (handsome fighter pilots, ...
Saturday included shopping, late lunch at Jakes, people watching, new spider wearing, and looking bored in a suit...ing. I always try to wear a suit when I go to into the city for shopping...
Support the shops that support Vixen Vintage! Here are some outfits compiled of items from the shops you see linked on the left. Hope you find something you love! {Valentines day ball}one-two-th...
As a bangle collection grows, its great, but how the heck do you store these things?Some opt for upright storage, like a hat stand, so they stack right on it. But my problem with that is you have to ...
{Photos by Mary and I}As if The Ladies Luncheon wasnt enough fun to fill a weekend, Monday I spend the afternoon with the amazing Mary Van Note! She is cuter than a witty button, and Im so glad ...
Saturday I spend the day in fabulous clothes, with fabulous people, drinking cocktails.Nice, right?A luncheon hosted by Julie of Fab Gabs was held at Hubers, and a group of vintage gals in our best f...
And the winner of the Branchbound Giveaway is....ECS! Contact me at solanahraquel{at}gmail.com for details. Thank you so much for entering everyone! There are more giveaways to come!&...
And the winner of the JoJos giveaway is....Kristin!Contact me at solanahrquel{at}gmail.com for detailsOur final giveaway of the week is this frosty little necklace from Branchbound!To enter, vis...
And the winner of the Revolving Styles Giveaway is....Rebecca! Contact me at solanahraquel{at}gmail.com for details.Today JoJos Vintage is offering three very pretty vintage hankies! ...
And the winner of the Ododo Originals giveaway is...Jessica!Contact me at solanahraquel{at}gmail.com for details. one-two-three-fo ur Day four is a $30 gift certificate from Revolving ...
And the winner of The Fanciness Vintage Giveaway is....Khala Morgan! Contact me at solanahraquel{at}gmail.com for details And for everyone who entered, Fanciness Vintage is offering %...
And the winner of the Dear Golden Giveaway is....Emily!Cont act me at solanahraquel{at}gmail.com for detailsHere we have Fanciness Vintage offering a pretty 1950s clutch and rhinestone earrings!&...
one-two-three-fourKicking off a week of giveaways is Dear Golden Vintage!A $25 gift certificate is offered to one lucky winner, and all you need to do to enter is visit Dear Golden, choose the item(s...
Photos by Josh Today my grandma and I had tea for the first time at The Grant House. It was lovely, the service itself was nice, and the atmosphere refreshing. Ive searched for places that hold regul...
Tea Leaves, 1909 William McGregor Paxton This April marks the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Id like to commemorate the day by having some sort of period costu...
Remember in I Dream Of Jeannie when her evil sister would visit and wear a green, or sometimes if shes in a really evil mood, red outfit? Yeah, Ive always wanted one. In the 60s when the show ai...
Being a cat lady, cats are often attracted to me as I have fancy cat powers.Or I smell like meow mix. I like to think fancy cat powers.These kitties like to pose for pictures, until they realize...
For Christmas Sam got me this exceedingly darling little "biscuit jar". Isnt she cute?When Desiree sent me the link for it on ebay, I sent it right to Sam, and he bravely out bid bu...
Photos by JoshLe Bunny Bleu sent me these cute little Pink Bunnimal Ballet Flats a few weeks ago, and while I think theyll be best suited for spring, I just had to show the little guys...
Made hair appointment at the salon that looks like it hasnt changed since the 60s. Beautician has equally fantastic hair. Not just any saddle shoes, but deadstock brown and cream sadd...
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