Everything old is new again! This saying leads me to believe that vintage clothing will never go out of fashion because fashion itself will never go out of fashion, and let's be honest with ourselves, there are very few trends out there that are completely organic. Everything is borrowed, reworked, and reinvented to fit modern trends and fads.


{ Socks with Heels + Clogs - Late 1960s }


{ Loose Fitting Layers - ELLE 1978 France }


{ Women in Menwear Inspired Trousers - Cuffed - Vintage Photo 1940s }


{ Menswear Inspirations - Vogue 1982 }

What are some modern day trends you can think of that we've borrowed from the past?

I must admit, I don't mind the comeback of trends from the 90's AT ALL. In fact, I greatly enjoyed 90's styles as it was when I really started to have an interest in fashion and wore some of my favorite outfits to date.

1.] TheOutnet.com
2.] Barney's
3.] Topshop
4.] Lori's Shoes
5.] Adorevintage.com
6.] Steven Alan
7.] Miss Selfridge

The 1990s was when I first started paying attention to fashion through my many fashion influences... Clarissa Explains It All, Saved by the Bell, My So Called Life... no complaints here! Bring on the florals, bring on the biker shorts, bring on the socks!

Love the floral shorts trend happening right now! They were quite popular in the 80's and 90's. I remember wearing quite a few (floral biker shorts and denim florals) with high tops or jellies!

1.} Adorevintage.com
2.} Adorevintage.com
3.} Topshop
4.} Topshop
5.} Modekungen
6.} Matthe Williamson

Another reason I love this trend? The longer & looser lengths! I've always hated very short shorts and even worse short and tight fitting shorts. Not very many people can wear them and look good, but the new shorts trend is much more flattering.

L to R: Ralph Lauren & Cynthia Steffe via style.com

I think overalls are quite cute! I love shorter versions myself, mainly rompers though. (Overalls technically are not gathered at the waist or tie like a romper does). Anyhow, whatever you want to call them, romper/overalls, I like it and wear it. So here are some other inspirations on how to wear the 'Overalls Trend'





Image sources: 1.] Vintage overalls by Adeline, 2.] Crisp Rugged, 3.] Sea of Green 4.] Reconstructed Overalls Little Red Fox

According to Vogue.com this Fall look for 40s inspired looks to hit mainstream.



I do prefer 1940s shoulders to 1980s shoulders (AUGH, not my cup of tea). Perhaps women will start to wear little hats too... I've been seeing a lot of vintage hats on London streetstyle blogs lately... *little happy dance*

Chris Benz
L'Wren Scott

Bold and statement necklaces were all over the runways and not to mention all over celebrities. You can get the same look with vintage costume jewelry (and usually at much more affordable prices!)


chanel necklace spring 2009 runways





1. Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, $245 2. Vintage wooden button necklace, $34.99 3. Vintage Miriam Haskell brass flower necklace, $255 3. Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane bib rhinestone necklace, $315 (Auction) 5. Vintage Designer Miriam Haskell rhinestone floral necklace, $2,450

The best thing about shopping online for vintage is you can find basically anything you want with just a few key search words. And you can also find a huge variety of vintage jewelry at different price points. (I tried to post a few high end and more affordable choices)