After a few computer problems that seem to be working their way out, let’s now tune back to Daily Vintage this week. Wonderful items from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s are now listed in my shop.
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I know, I don’t ski, but I am still in love with the sport. There is still skiing up here, so I’m not crazy for offering this now. It’s such a striking sweater. So simple and graphic, yet completely sophisticated. It’s in excellent condition and would look ravishing on anyone. In my .
Can’t you see a little boy, wearing this over a white shirt and navy shorts, running around during an egg hunt scooping up the eggs before other kids can put their hands on them? Maybe it was a favorite aunt who crocheted this vest for a special occasion. I love the change in spacing in the stripes, and I really, really love the tiny bands. Its the same stitch, but on a smaller hook. Just in time for spring, in my
Have you ever made something for a doll, either your own or a wee one you might know? I don’t think I ever made doll clothes when I was a kid, but I have recently begun to make some for my daughter’s doll (which get taken off as soon as I put them on?). Some loving kind soul knit this sweet, soft sweater for a doll. The taupe wool is edged in the softest palest pink mohair. A pink ribbon at the neck seals the deal. In my .
I tried to ski in the 80s. Once. Let’s just leave it at that. ok?
I am however, a fan of ski wear. It just looks so cool. And the technical aspect of it all, well with my love of clothing, that just blows me a away some times. This amazing little sweater has 12 different colors in it, and it’s just a treat! With a v-neck zip front, two contrasting pockets and a nice solid band at the bottom, it’s adorable. The tag has been cut out, but I believe it is made by Obermeyer. Klaus Obermeyer was a ski instructor whose students were cold. So in 1947, he started making them warm clothing. The rest is history. In my .
I sort of have prom on the brain. A few days ago, I posted about my junior prom dress. Then, I remembered this:
Although it’s perfect for a night out on the town with a great dress, it would make for a perfect bride’s vintage piece, a bridesmaid’s accessory, or the perfect topper to a prom dress. It’s so cozy, it could work with a pair of jeans too. The shrug is so versatile there are so many options.
It’s made of a really soft blush mohair yarn and is very fluffy. The ring is wrapped in the mohair. Couldn’t you see wearing long gloves with this and a luscious clutch to carry your phone and lipstick? It’s handknit, and while the pattern is simple, it’s pretty amazing in it’s increases and decreases. Lovely attention to detail. .
Iz and I were out for lunch the other day when she stopped, her mouth dropped and she said, “Mom! Is that a real cowboy?” I turned, a few feet away was a young guy wearing a cowboy hat.
Billy The kid. Known as the Old West’s most favorite outlaw, he was quickly branded. His name appeared on a full line of clothing for boys and men (the girls got Calamity Jane). I find information dating back to the 40s and 50s, and it could go back even further.
I’ve found a vest from the 1970s. Loved by a young cowboy. Soft brown corduroy (you know that brown from the 70s?), with the cutest Billy the Kid buttons (3 of them) and 2 sweet little pockets to hold secret cowboy treasures, adorned with star buttons (my all time fave). This is the real deal, a real cowboy’s vest for a lil’ cowgirl or cowboy. .
I have a bit if vintage love I want to share with you. Daily. I’ve opened up an , and after posting about a luscious vintage item here, I’m going to put it on Etsy so you can love it too. I’ve carefully collected these items for their colors, patterns and stories. I LOVE them, and I’m offering them to you dear readers and lovers of vintage and fashion.
Every day I’ll post an item, tell you all I know about it, and make it available on …and here’s the first one. It’s a sweety!
This sweet child’s sweater, clearly knit by hand from the softest mohair, is from the 1960s. Don’t the colors seem fresh for the 60s? I love, love love the colors, the turqoise next to the apple red flame with a shot of sky blue, all anchored by purpley charcoal and kept light with a creamy white. Imagine the little one that wore this. Imagine the mom or grammie that made this. Or maybe it was an older sister. Do you knit? Do you remember your first knitting project. I doubt this someone’s first knitting project, but it was a thoughtful and loving one. It’s a small sweater it would be a litle big on a 3t, probably fit perfectly a 4T. The pattern is really, really sweet. .
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