Tag Archives: Thrifty Vintage Chic

Look Hot & Sassy in these 10 Retro & Vintage Swimsuits

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Fall fashions have crept onto the racks, yet it’s still blazing hot … and what’s even worse, you’ve finally admitted your old suit has given up the ghost. Now what? (more…)

Wool: Summer’s Vintage Fashion Statement

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Michael Phelps has space-age materials to go splish-splashing in, but vintage enthusiasts Heidi & Joe model the predecessors to the Speedo LZR fast suit.

The materials? Organic & all-natural, you know, kind of like the sheep which grew the wool. Yes, wool in summer — how’s that for being a slave to fashion? (more…)

Life’s a Beach: A Scrapbook of Vintage Fun in Swimsuits

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It’s a regular old vintage beach party … buff bodies, voluptuous curves, hunks & pin-ups, right along with families in the surf, sun & sand! You don’t want to miss this summer fun, or meeting my vintage Doppelganger! (more…)

Meet Mariel: ‘Converted’ Vintage Apron Girl

23 Jul

Thanks to the intersection of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and this site, I have virtually met a lot of fascinating people with big hearts and shared passions. Mariel is one such beautiful person. (more…)

From Fashionista to Military Non-Profit’s First ‘Coined’ Civilian

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Day 5 brought me to tears … but it wasn’t because of some new torture derived by Navy SEAL PT Instructor Jack Walston, rather it was from a handshake. (more…)

Reliving the 1940s

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Planes, cars, fashion, music, dancing … these are some of the sights and sounds which create a surreal connection to the 1940s. (more…)

Lipstick & Sunglasses: In-A-Rush Style Secrets

1 Jun

June has arrived and so has the heat, as well as a busy summer schedule. Here’s my quick video tips on how to have it all! (more…)

How to Dress a Boy in a Vintage 1940s Look

24 May Robin, Reagan& Car

For a throw-back look for theme parties to parades, or just plain old-fashioned fun, here’s how you can dress your wee lads in a vintage 1940s look. (more…)

Fashion Treasure in New York’s Golden Anniversary

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I’m a history lover and an aesthete, so when I came across an official Golden Anniversary Jubilee book, I found myself in heaven. (more…)

The Boho Blouse: A Perfect Summer Trend for Every Body Type

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From baby weight to the over-50 waistline shift, here’s one trending style that has you covered! (more…)

Mother’s Day Giveaway WINNERS!

10 May Robin Wallace reading "Between a Rock and a Hot Place" by Tracey Jackson.

Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the winners are – (more…)

High Adventure & Romance Fashion

30 Apr Photo by JR Delia, Hair & Make-up by Vassilis Kokkinidis, Styling by Robin Wallace, Modeling by Chris Burcin & Columba Diaz

Go behind-the-scenes of a fashionable winter expedition (more…)

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