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Mary Van Notes
www.maryvannote.com/blog
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Drawings and Dresses! Comics, fashion and notes by Mary Van Note.
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the silent muse

1950s Saks Fifth Ave flower and lace wool hat with velvet black ribbon: ebay 1940s novelty print (ladies in hats) hostess gown: etsy espadrilles: ebay 1950s clip-on pink scalloped brow sunglasses: eb...

27 may 12

sponsor mary van notes in june!

(photo by Juliana V. Ljubisavljevic) It’ll be my three year blogiversary next month and I’d like to celebrate it with giveaways. If you’re a vintage seller, creator of handmade good...

24 may 12

vintage skirt for work and play

This awesome 50s/60s tiki print light cotton skirt was a gift from the sweet and stylish Laura Gore of Trash Planet. I have a feeling it will be my go-to summer skirt. It’s so light and comfort...

22 may 12

pin-a-go-go

Yesterday started with fresh cut flowers from the backyard and entertaining friends with freshly squeezed minted lemonade, BBQ sausages and brie-stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto. I finally got to ...

20 may 12

light pink, little rosebuds and lace

I’ve been busy working at home – adding vintage to my etsy shop, cleaning and gardening. When I’m not in my pajamas you can generally find me wearing vintage muumuus, light cotton s...

16 may 12

Espírito Santo Festa

There’s a cultural/religious tradition that has been happening since the gold rush throughout California that was brought over by Azorean Portuguese immigrants. Every year Portuguese communitie...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

maryvannote SS 2012 vintage lookbook

All these can be found in my etsy shop. And some will be added very soon. Nothing says fashion lookbook like huge frizzy hair and crazy makeup. Styling, makeup, photos and modeling by me. Please enjo...

05 may 12

daisies upon daisies

Please vote for me in the Chictopia Solestruck contest. Favorite my look here: www.chictopia.com/photo/show/6 49781-daisies+upon+daisies- 230; 60s daisy romper: Thunderhorse Vintage, Sacramento 60s ...

02 may 12

shop update

80s unique Norma B blue waves high heels 7 M 1940s carved wooden hand painted beaded platform sandals Philippines tiki 1960s chartreuse yellow shoes 10 S NOS 1960s silver bow heels 9 1/2 A Joseph La ...

23 apr 12

Puss in 60s Edwardian Slippers

I just posted a new pair of amazing shoes to my shop. 60s mod Lacy Afternoon by Shell Kepler gold ruffles and white lace shoes 7 1/2 B Someone couldn’t keep away from them. Puss is being played...

22 apr 12

i heart vintage swim caps

Nicole posted this amazing video on Facebook: Can you believe that swim cap with faux bangs attached!?! I want all of them! And the fashion show taking place in a puppet stage? Genius. Watching this ...

20 apr 12

MVN Insult

I haven’t actually said this to anyone’s face, I just thought it was a funny insult. Feel free to use it on anyone who’s being a total meanie. Most Commented Posts

19 apr 12

Fall in Love Friday: American Shoes

I’m in the market for some new shoes. The shoes I wear day-to-day have been well worn, and even my high heels have seen better days. Ever since this post I’ve been more vigilant of buyi...

13 apr 12

pastel yellow dream

vintage 60s knit/crochet dress with balloon sleeves and high neck: Hattie’s Vintage, Portland saddle shoes: Payless, thrifted floral socks: H&M last year 60s enamel daisies clip on earrings...

06 apr 12

some of the best things ever: antiquarian books and sushi

Ben and I went to the Antiquarian Book Fair in Sacramento this weekend. We went last year and found some neat stuff, but most of the fun is just oogling over beautiful design, and old amazing first ...

26 mar 12

shop update

A bunch of new goodies are for sale in my etsy shop. Please take a gander! NOS 70s 80s high waisted hot shorts neon coral, salmon, melon sherbet 80s 90s black sleeveless crop top tank with rhineston...

24 mar 12

gray spring day

Anna Sui for Anthropologie dress, butterfly pin: awesome hand-me-downs from Fashion Forestry blouse: thrifted boots: Paolo purse: Le Mode Accessories via The Clothes Horse giveaway headband: dollar s...

23 mar 12

day and night: kooky sidekick style

Came up with some different looks with some of the same pieces for a day and night look. Can somebody please cast me in a sitcom as a kooky sidekick? I pretty much dress the part on a daily basis. :...

15 mar 12 1 person likes this

Murders in the Zoo

source Of course with a boyfriend who works in the zoo industry this movie was a must-see. I recommend it if you don’t get queasy with animal endangerment. But hey, this movie is from 1933, ...

13 mar 12

change colors to match your costume

Guys, I’m too excited about my new 1950s sunglasses that have clip-on scalloped brows in different colors. I’m going to have fun matching my “costumes” this summer! I have a ...

08 mar 12 1 person likes this

an alternative vision of young ladies fashion to a 7 yr old

1950s light blue swiss dot dress with applique 3D lace flowers with rhinestones and pearl beads at the collar – Costume Party, SF white heels: MIA via Bunny’s Shoes, Santa Cruz silk seame...

06 mar 12

i heart vintage lingerie

1950s merrywidow corset: ebay 1950s sheer nylon petticoat: Sacramento Antique Fair vintage seamed silk stockings: estate sale vintage deadstock embroidered nylon panties: ebay white heels: MIA via Bu...

05 mar 12

a bullet bra and an homage to Bettie

When I first learned that Bettie Page became a born-again Christian later in life, I had an idea for some pin-up photos. When I met photographers I told them how I wanted to do guerrilla style pin u...

01 mar 12

shop update

I just added some amazing vintage to my etsy shop, and some are perfect for your upcoming Spring dates and Summer travels. 1950s plus size embroidered daisies spring dress 1960s Hawaiian Maxi Dress G...

24 feb 12

Spring Wonderland

all photos by Juliana V. Ljubisavljevic Tiffany Blue Lace Dress: c/o Shabby Apple 60s flower hat: 57th St. Antique Mall, Sacramento sea foam blue lace trimmed socks: American Apparel 60s pastel blue ...

21 feb 12

a valentine in red floral lace

1960s red floral lace dress: AlexSandras Vintage Emporium, Portland nude slip: came from another dress red lace socks with bows on the back: costume shop 1980s black flats with embroidered kisses: Ni...

15 feb 12

What You Get When You Ask Mary How She Is

This happened a couple months ago. I’ve been trying to be positive and not complain too much about my life to acquaintances. I thought my honesty would be endearing, but it’s more like ...

13 feb 12

curious creature

Luckily for me tagging along to my boyfriend’s work means hanging out at a zoo. It includes lounging on a blanket in a closed off section of the park reading my kindle next to roaming peacocks...

10 feb 12

pieces of home

The move into my boyfriend’s place was supposed to be temporary. When it started to look like I’d be here longer than expected I got some of my things out of storage. I’m much hap...

09 feb 12

rain slicker

1960s floral rain slicker: Freestyle Clothing Exchange, Sacramento 1960s orange polka dot dress: Fashion Forestry floral tights: UO vintage espadrilles: ebay (not rain appropriate… I’m in...

08 feb 12

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