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I am such a fan of retro swimwear it’s so much more appealing to me than the string bikini and other “barely there” bathing suits. Retro swimwear goes one step further than the bathing suits and one-piece swimsuits of today in terms of coverage, but also in terms of retro-chic factor. But, if you’re looking […]

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Why would you buy an expensive brooch? Whilst in Pietrasanta Tuscany I came across this vintage brooch designed by IRADJ MOINI. I have never heard of this New York designer. To confirm that it was his design, I asked him a few questions. Phenomenal Women Who Make History I could not care less about the […]

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In India, they believe karma can kill you or make you poor and sick if you wear someone else’s second-hand shoes. Can vintage footwear anoint you to prosper or make you ill and in some cases kill you before your time? I rarely buy second-hand shoes and when I do I always never wore them […]

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Vintage fashion is at its all-time high regarding this pandemic. Can second-hand clothing carry the original owner’s spirit? Can someone else’s vintage clothing make you ill? Over the years I have bought items that have made me ill. I do believe clothing have cursed and they carry the person spirit within the fabric. So when […]

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Only those over the age of forty or those who follow the stylist Rachel Zoe are likely to remember who Roy Halston Frowick (April 23, 1932 – March 26, 1990) is. For those who don’t fall in either of those two categories, he was an American fashion designer whose popularity was at its height in […]

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Every era has its own colour trends. From art and architecture to commercial goods and fashion, historical eras each have their own defining colour palettes. This trend has certainly been magnified in the modern era with the mass production of goods. Sometimes these dominant colours are driven by the designers and artists of the time […]

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Say the phrase pin-up and most people will think of Bettie Page or maybe Marilyn Monroe, but since the dawn of photography, every era has had its own pin-up icons. Pin Up Definition The term “pin-up” actually comes from the way in which these images were intended to be used literally, they were pinned to […]

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With Halloween approaching some of you might be considering dressing up like a 1950s sock-hopper or maybe you’ve just been wanting to learn how to rock a poodle skirt. Either way,  there’s no judging here this is a vintage blog after all. A vintage appliqued felt poodle skirt worn with a crinoline and a cinch […]

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Sexy siren, Marilyn Monroe in the infamous Seven Year Itch dress. In Greek mythology, the Sirens were femmes fatales who lured sailors off course with their enchanting, alluring voices with the goal of causing the sailors to shipwreck on their island. In old Hollywood, the definition of a siren wasn’t all that much different. A […]

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The Fiat 500 was launched -in 1957 the month of July which is the same month I was born in. The Fiat 500, called  ‘The Cinquecento’ was produced under this guise until 1975.  It was designed by Dante Giacosa, the Cinquecento was marketed as an inexpensive, functional and economical town car for post-war Italy. Tuscany […]

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When in Tuscany the reason we come is for the food, views, fashion, and classic car experience. I live on an estate with amazing Tuscany views. One of my passions is driving classic cars. I loved doing the jaguar UK Classic car track experience. But for me owning classic cars is about the lifestyle and reliving […]

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