I was very flattered when the very talented blogger, Gabrieal, of Vintage Indie Blog recently asked me to write a guest vintage feature on this years trends in vintage. Pop on over to see my feature and check out an amazing array of vintage goodness including jewelry, housewares and just about everything vintage!
A BIG thanks to Gabrieal!
-Jen
This deary, wet and cold weather has me in the mood for some Cocteau Twins. I love the lush layers and the AMAZING voice of Elizabeth Fraser. Here is "Iceblink Luck" from 1990.
This week I've put together a little casual Valentine set with our feature item, a new with tags vintage 80's over sized boucle cardigan. We love the long length, open front and cozy nubby knit.
Shown here with-
*An adorable red plaid purse from target.com
*A fitted jet black ribbed tank top from wetseal.com
*A SUPER COOL Valentines red anatomical heart necklace from Paraphernalia
*Levi's slouch skinny jeans in a black crow wash from tillys.com
*Ultra sexy vintage strappy red heels, size 9, from DewberryVintage
My mom had me singing Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album by the time I was 4 and I've loved Stevie Nick's amazing voice and ethreal gypsy style ever since. Here they are on The Midnight Special in 1976 with the beautiful "Rhiannon".
2 tone ska band, The Selector, with 1980's "Missing Words". Fronted by the gorgeous and uber talented, Pauline Black.
This week we're featuring an adorable vintage 60's party dress in creme taffeta covered in dusty rose lace with the sweetest peach satin rosette at the waist. Perfect for a birthday or any party!
Glam it up with pearls and gold! Featured here:
*A metallic gold retro clutch from Target.
*Glam vintage strappy heels, size 6.5, from Miso Vintage.
*Gold and pearl jewelry. Pearl and gold chain ring from rousiland.com. Wide gold chain bracelet from maxandchloe.com, and pearl drop earrings from zales.com.
1978- Poly Styrene, a woman way ahead of her time, with her band X-Ray Specs on Top of the Pops with "The Day The World Turned Day-glo".
