Inspirations from Marie Antoinette... hope all of you had a lovely Saturday!



Tid Bits: 1. Marie Antoinette never actually said "Let them eat cake", 2. On the day of her death Marie Antoinette wore purple mules, 3. Marie Antoinette was the 15th child out of 16, 4. 216 years and 1 day ago Marie Antoinette was guillotined (Oct 16th, 1793)

I love chilly mornings when there is a bit of fog on the ground and a sort of crisp sweet smell in the air. One of my fondest childhood memories are the drives my family took to Vermont for Thanksgiving. The foliage was always exceptionally beautiful in the New England coast.




Sources: 1.] Vintage Autumn by caroll.mary, 2.] Felt Cake by My Whimsy, 3.] Pumpkin Pancakes by withwind, 4.] Errotissimo 1968 by Will Kane, 5.] Children's book illustration by Katinthecupboard, 6.] Calendar available @ Bubbo-Bubbo , 7.] Amber Honey Ring available @ Adore Vintage, 8.] Autumn Fascinator available @ Originals by Lynette, 9.] 1970s Sears Autumn Ad by Obsequies, 10.] Autumn Printed Cards available @ Port 2 Port Press

There is nothing sweeter in the world than a kiss. A kiss from your beloved, a child, a friend. I'm quite an affectionate person and usually upon meeting you will give you a hug. My Grandmother always said hugs and kisses were very special and should be given out often.

So for today's "Saturday Vintage Inspiration", a series of old photographs of just that. X's and O's!

Photo courtesy of ATypicalArt

Photo courtesy of Striderv

Photo courtesy of Lutherblissett71

Photo courtesy of Wookie

Photo courtesy of Snapscot

Not only do I love the photograph (it looks straight out of Anthropologie!), I love her ensemble! This outfit is completely wearable today and easy to replicate.

Photo courtesy of Erich C. Piper on Flickr.

Some more vintage inspirations for you...


Miss Mary Virginia Yellott and Miss Mary Carolyn Henry walking their ducks in Washington, D.C. Taken between 1925-32


June Vogue cover. Wow this outfit is so fabulous, no? The blue and green plaid 50s dress, the straw brim hat, and those deep red lips with matching nails... what glamour! Can't you see Dita Von Teese wearing this entire ensemble?


Oh goodness, I love this whole outfit! I'm such a sucker for librarian inspired looks. This woman (photograph is from the 1930s) really knew how to pair clothing together, didn't she? The high waisted skirt, the cardigan (or is it cape?) This is a lovely article of clothing... the collar looks beautiful!


Ooo cheeky and cute! Look at her little summer outfit! And again another wonderful straw hat. Photo from the 1940s.

I love this advertisement. The woman is going through her husband's tackle box and seeing which feathers would best adorn her new hat. Ahh, the things we girls do for the sake of fashion! (Illustrated by Frederic Varady)


Vintage 1950's Bali Bra advertisement. Love this advertisement, look how pointed her feet are!


Vintage 1950's fashion. Oh goodness, her waist is so SMALL!!! What do you reckon it measures? 16", 15"?

Lunch @ Marina Green by Hollywood Place

Aren't these ladies just so sweet? I love the vintage clothing. A cotton candy pink 60s sheath dress and a sunny yellow bikini top with matching yellow bathing suit cover up. So cute!

They're sunbathing in San Francisco. Oh goodness, women do not sunbathe like this anymore. And we should!

Vintage Bikinis & Vintage Swimsuits... (only because I'm headed to the beach today!)









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