Vintage Birthday: Susan Hayward

Vintage Birthday: Susan Hayward - June 30, 1917 (d. March 14, 1975)

[caption id="attachment_1922" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Susan Hayward[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1923" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Susan Hayward[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1920" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Susan Hayward[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1921" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Susan Hayward[/caption]

Vintage Vogue: Smooth Like Silk

This morning I saw the cutest silk shorts in a gorgeous coral color and the girl looked positively cool as a cucumber. I always pick up silk items when I'm shopping. I'm drawn to them while perusing the racks and when you've been thrift shopping as long as I have, you're trained to pick out the quality among the massive quantities. I'm especially enamored with those minimalist pieces, light and airy - perfect for steamy summers.

[caption id="attachment_2055" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage gorgeous black on black reptile print silk dress s m $36.00 by vintspiration[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2051" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Wild Rose Floral Short Sleeve Silk Blouse $29.00 by vintalier[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2052" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Gray & Yellow Floral Print Silk Skirt - 1980s $32.00 by 4everthetrend[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2050" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Pink Shorts Silk High Waist XS/S $40.00 by WearitWellvintage[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Silk Floral Dress // FLOWER POWER // 1960s Maxi Dress $40.00 by FancyLuckyVintage[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2054" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage yellow silk blouse // beach summer fashion // gold sleeveless shirt $20.00 by eabVintage[/caption]

Vintage Birthday: Ruth Warrick

Vintage Birthday: Ruth Warrick - June 29, 1916

[caption id="attachment_1917" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Ruth Warrick[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1915" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Ruth Warrick[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1914" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Ruth Warrick[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1916" align="aligncenter" width="364"] Ruth Warrick circa 1973[/caption]

Vintage Independence

4th of July is one of the best holidays. Patriotism, BBQ's and fireworks all in the middle of summer? Hot damn! While this year it's on a stinkin' Wednesday, it also means that celebrating both the weekend before and the weekend after is totally acceptable. Totally.

[caption id="attachment_2047" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 70s patriotic nautical stripe linen trousers s m 27 $36.00 by vintspiration [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2041" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Industrial Charcoal Bucket Barbeque BBQ Chef Black Pail $28.00 by StudioTinselVintage [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2043" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 50s matching mid century kitsch cotton linen BBQ table cloth and apron $30.00 by blueapplevintage [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2040" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Summer Fun Tupperware Large Group--Hamburger Press/Storage Popsicle Deviled Eggs & More $24.00 by Retrorezurection [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2042" align="aligncenter" width="440"] PICNIC READY Vintage DKNY Red & White Picnic Cloth Dress $57.00 by rubyfigcouture [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2039" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage BBQ Tray - Red Great Graphics $18.00 by mshedgehog[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2044" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Vintage String Firework Bikini $26.00 by RedLightPDX [/caption]

Vintage Birthday: John Cusack

Vintage Birthday: John Cusack - June 28, 1966

[caption id="attachment_1909" align="aligncenter" width="390"] John Cusack[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1910" align="aligncenter" width="440"] John Cusack in Say Anything with Ione Skye[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1911" align="aligncenter" width="440"] John Cusack[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1908" align="aligncenter" width="440"] John Cusack[/caption]

Label Love: Mr. Dino

Mr. Dino was a clothing label popular in the 60's for wild Pucci-esque like prints. It also has a pretty funny background...

Mr. Dino, whose actual name was Max Cohen, started the business in the late fifties. As he was starting this new business, he and his family sat around the dinner table thinking of names. Everyone put names in a hat. His wife came up with Mr. Dino because she was a great fan of Dean Martin.

- courtesy The Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource

Love the colors and the fit on this one. It feels very tennis-y, no?

[caption id="attachment_1965" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Mr Dino Dress 60s Mod Mini Designer Geometric Op Art Print 1960s $119.00 by ShopExile[/caption]

A great softer print from Mr. Dino.

[caption id="attachment_1960" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 1960s Mr. Dino Black and Pink on White Print Shift Dress $145.00 by The Vintage Merchant[/caption]

Great colors and print placement on this one.

[caption id="attachment_1964" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Mr. Dino Black & Neon Print Dress $96.00 by LSvintage[/caption]

This beauty is another softer side print - it reminds me of cake! And check out that super low price tag (some spotting disclosed in the listing)...

[caption id="attachment_1963" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage// 1960s Mr. Dino Dress $45.00 by TreasureChest01[/caption]

This one seems the most like his inspiration, Pucci. Beautiful serene colors, too.

[caption id="attachment_1962" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Mr Dino 60's Psychedelic Wave Print Jersey Dress M $145.00 by MorningGlorious[/caption]

I'm a sucker for anything zodiac. Truly.

[caption id="attachment_1961" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 1960s Mr. Dino zodiac shirt Signature $75.00 by momandpopcultureshop[/caption]

Vintage Birthday: Helen Keller

Vintage Birthday: Helen Keller - June 27, 1880 (d. June 1, 1968)

[caption id="attachment_1902" align="aligncenter" width="440"] "What I'm looking for is not out there, it's in me." - Helen Keller[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1904" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Helen Keller[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1901" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Helen Keller[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1903" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Helen Keller[/caption]

Huesday: Gray Matters

I've been on a dove gray kick for the last few months. I'm loving how cool and classic it looks and the way it can be paired with bright colors or pastels. I've even chose to use it in my logo!

I have a weakness for picking out basics. They're not always the flashiest vintage, but they're so versatile. You can pair this soft gray pencil skirt with a million different things.

[caption id="attachment_1951" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 40s dove gray gabardine pencil skirt xs $26.00 by vintspiration[/caption]

I'm head over heels for the colorblocking on this Leslie Fay dress!

[caption id="attachment_1954" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Leslie Fay 1970s Colorblock Dove Grey Maxi Hostess Dress $24.00 by SmallButIntimidating[/caption]

Lovely. Understated. Completely affordable.

[caption id="attachment_1953" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage brooch, dove gray-blue, mother of pearl effect, multi-petal brooch $9.00 by vintageboxofdelights[/caption]

Those little squiggly details are just charming my pants off.

[caption id="attachment_1952" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 1940s Dress . Dove Grey . Pleated . Cocktail Gown . High Fashion $95.00 by VeraVague[/caption]

Lace maxi? Yes, please.

[caption id="attachment_1955" align="aligncenter" width="440"] STUNNING Soft Dove Gray Allover Guipure Daisy Lace MAXI Dress $52.00 by AudreysClosetVintage[/caption]

Vintage Birthday: Eleanor Parker

Vintage Birthday: Eleanor Parker - June 26, 1922

[caption id="attachment_1895" align="aligncenter" width="338"] Eleanor Parker circa 1943 - Fabulous hat![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1896" align="aligncenter" width="386"] Eleanor Parker circa 1969[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1898" align="aligncenter" width="389"] Eleanor Parker[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1897" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Eleanor Parker[/caption]

Abode & Beyond: Terra, terra, terra, terra, terra, terrarium

You come and go, you come and gooooooooooooooo. Ok, maybe I took the Culture Club play on words a little too far. Whatevs.

I have been drooling over terrariums for the last few months. My best friend is obsessed with gardening and planting, so maybe it's rubbing off on me. I'm also planning a move out of the city and to the country sometime in the next 6 to 9 months, so my desire for all things green has been growing inside of me. Pun intended.

There's a lot of interest in terrariums going around but I of course want the vintage goods!

[caption id="attachment_1934" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Glass Ornament Hanging Terrarium $20.00 by EachPeachVintage [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1936" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Stained Glass Terrarium $52.00 by ArmoryArtandAntiques [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1935" align="aligncenter" width="440"] french extra large green glass bottle, demijohn,antique carboy $92.00 by FrenchMelody [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1937" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Glass Terrarium $85.00 by MaudeAndLola [/caption]

Vintage Birthday: Carly Simon

Vintage Birthday: Carly Simon - June 25, 1945

[caption id="attachment_1891" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Carly Simon - Digging those sandals![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1892" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Carly Simon[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1889" align="aligncenter" width="311"] Carly Simon recording Hot Cakes circa 1974[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1890" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Carly Simon & James Taylor[/caption]