Fro Yo

I have thick, curly hair that I inherited from my father. My mother had medium weight straight hair so she just didn't know what to do with it when I was a kid, so she decided to cut it short into a sort of Q-Tip mullet that I had frequently trimmed and blown out just like Tony Manero.

I let my hair grow long as I got older but I never really learned how to do it and sometimes I just want to live naturally and free and rock a white girl fro. I dig it, man. I dig it.

[caption id="attachment_3795" align="aligncenter" width="489"] Marisa Berenson photographed by sister Berry Berenson for Vogue, October 1970.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3785" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Glamorous afro[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3791" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Harpers Bazaar magazine, October 1969, photo by David Thorpe[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3796" align="aligncenter" width="465"] Shelley Duvall on the set of Nashville in 1975[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3801" align="aligncenter" width="513"] Milou for Lords and Lillies August 17th 2012[/caption]

Fairytale Fantasy

Lately, I'm being drawn to these romantic, ethereal with an edge sort of styles. Kind of a mix of Victorian England with some 70's Gunne Sax, a splash of 90's babydoll grunge, a pinch of 80's New Romantic and topped with some Laura Ashley. It could be side effects from binge watching three seasons of Once Upon a Time lately. I am sooooo smitten with the fantasy.

[caption id="attachment_3753" align="aligncenter" width="372"] I would travel by unicorn if I could[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3779" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Why don't we wear more flower crowns? [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3777" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Laura Ashley Bridal circa 1987 via NIBS blog[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3755" align="aligncenter" width="687"] Molly Ringwald in some sort of Asian-inspired Ralph Lauren-esque get up. Ah-mazing.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3751" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Yves Saint Laurent | Liberty Cherie - ELLE Magazine, July 7th 1975[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3749" align="aligncenter" width="338"] Brooke Shields[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3750" align="aligncenter" width="563"] I want to buy all the lacy bib blouses I can find. And look forlorn for Mr. Darcy.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3760" align="aligncenter" width="527"] Bring back the daisies! 90's Drew Barrymore[/caption]

xoxo
Justine
Vintspiration

2013 Bonnie & Clyde

I recently hear about the cable miniseries event for Bonnie & Clyde coming in December and I am so excited! Not only do I totally dig the story of the infamous duo but the costumes are looking to be pretty epic.

[caption id="attachment_3570" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Bonnie & Clyde[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3571" align="aligncenter" width="440"] That dress, those shoes, the beret![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3572" align="aligncenter" width="440"] I am smitten with that cream blouse. [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3573" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Just the sleeve of Holly Hunters dress has got me melting. [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3574" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Ahhhhhhh knit divinity![/caption]

I suggest becoming a fan of the miniseries on Facebook just for all the eye candy they post. And of course watching it! December 8th showing simultaneously on Lifetime, History and A&E channels.

Vintage Holidaze: Famous Faces

Some famous vintage faces at the holiday season!

[caption id="attachment_2847" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Ava Gardner[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2848" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Loretta Young circa 1940's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2849" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Priscilla Lane circa 1940's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2850" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Piper Laurie circa 1940's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2851" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Louise Brooks circa 1920's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2852" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Carole Lombard circa 1930's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2853" align="aligncenter" width="411"] Annette Funicello circa 1950's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2854" align="aligncenter" width="407"] Elvis Presley[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2855" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Claire Trevor circa 1930's[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2856" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Betty Grable circa 1940's[/caption]

Vintage Character: Andie Walsh

I have to confess that my favorite movie of all time is probably Pretty In Pink. Being a redhead myself, I felt an immediate kinship with Molly Ringwald - the ginger of the generation! In the 80's, she made being a redhead bearable. Her funky, vintage and homemade look was awesome (except for the dress - that pink monstrosity was the worst thing in the whole film!)

Andie Walsh has this sort of granny chic look going on with lotsa mixing and matching florals, vests, and pastels. Especially pink (go figure)!

[caption id="attachment_2351" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Molly Ringwald[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2350" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy & Molly Ringwald in Pretty In Pink[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2352" align="aligncenter" width="370"] Molly Ringwald[/caption]

Get the look!

[caption id="attachment_2355" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 1990's pastel floral fitted vest $16.00 by cutandso[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2358" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 1980s Womens Ivory Prima Royale Ankle Boots $24.50 by BeeHiveTreasures[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2357" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage floral lace collar dress $20.00 by vinylandvodka[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2356" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Silver Filigree Pin Brooch $70.00 by BelleHeleneDetroit - Helen from BelleHeleneDetroit is offering 10% off items in her shop if you tell her you saw it on Vintspiration![/caption]

Two for the price of one - leggings AND a mini skirt! Both would be at home in Andie's closet.

[caption id="attachment_2360" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 1980s Vintage Floral Miniskirt & Legging Set $24.00 by HamboneVintage[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2359" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 1980s Vintage Floral Miniskirt & Legging Set $24.00 by HamboneVintage[/caption]

Project Runway Season 10

Project Runway season 10 premieres tonight on Lifetime. I've been a fan of PR since the beginning. I admit some seasons I've missed or stopped watching, so I'm not the most dedicated fan ever, but I always give the premiere a shot.

I always have a soft spot for the vintage inspired folks (shocking, right?). Jay McCarroll of season 1 was exactly the sort of contestant I loved, thrift chic in nature. Kenley Collins of season 5 designed some cute as hell retro inspired outfits, and she had an eye for some wonderful prints. That peacock print was wonderful! I learned to appreciate the designs even though her voice made me want to run out into moving traffic.

[caption id="attachment_2167" align="aligncenter" width="343"] Project Runway All Stars - Kenley Collins and her peacock print dress from[/caption]

Season 10 begins tonight, July 19th at 9/8c on Lifetime.

Vintage Vogue: Chambray

Chambray is defined as a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns. In fashion it's often seen as a lightweight blue denims. I love a nice broken in chambray denim shirt - it's better than pjs!

[caption id="attachment_2134" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 70s Mens Chambray Western Pearly Snap Shirt $25.00 by quietesvousmaggie [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2135" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage pleated skirt in chambray $42.42 by monpetitvintageteam [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2136" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 60s Chambray GUNNE SAX Crochet Mini Dress XS S $65.00 by DollyrockerVintage [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2133" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Womens Chambray KEDS // Classic Vintage Cotton Tennis Shoes // Ladies Boating Shoes $30.00 by JacknBoots [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2132" align="aligncenter" width="440"] blue chambray dress $28.00 by slowshop [/caption]

Circus, Circus

In honor of P.T. Barnum's birthday (1810-1891) today I thought I'd do a circus themed post. While I'm definitely not a fan of clowns, I am a fan of the fantastic!

[caption id="attachment_1996" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 40's Circus Performers[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1991" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 1980s Wrap Skirt - COMMEDIA DELL ARTE 80s Novelty Print French Clown Pierrot $68.00 by jumblelaya[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1993" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Tammis Keefe Clown Handkerchief Acrobat Poodle Hankie $42.00 by daisyfairbanks[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1992" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage Box Purse ANTON PIECK 1970s $42.00 by stiickaround[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1995" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 1970s White ELEPHANT Circus Blouse M $22.50 by revivalhouse [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1994" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Vintage 70s Malcolm Starr Circus Skirt Jungle Cats $500.00 by TheSpectrum [/caption]

Vintage Videos: Futuristic Fashion Predictions

Futuristic fashion predictions from the 1930's of what we'd be wearing in 2000. I actually really love the jumpsuit and cantilever heels, those could easily be worn today. I bet that "electric belt to adapt the body to climatic changes" would sell like hotcakes to the menopause set. And don't we wish all men carried around "candy for cuties"?

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1aNPPj6AAY]

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]