Mid-Week Inspiration: Esther Williams Summer Outfit

The perfect summer outfit. I love this! The shorts, the blouse, and the glasses. Get out and enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Doesn't Esther Williams look wonderful?

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My View: Jazz Age Lawn Party- 2012

Every year, Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra take over Governor's Island, here in New York City, and host a Jazz Age Lawn Party! I went this past weekend and had a great time pic-nicking, listening to great music and most of all people watching. Here I am in my 1930's red and green print dress, that I absolutely adore. 

St. Germain was the delicious sponsor. 

Scenes from the lawn.

Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra.

Good times! 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: La Fievre Au Corps

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

In true pin-up style, the August issue of Grazia, Paris, gives us these beautiful end of Summer vacation images. I love the retro swim looks and long for such a stylish vacation! 

Model: Sophie Vlaming

Photographer: Richard Bernardin

I have this turban....hmmm!

via: fashiongonerogue.com

My Projects: Two Tone Fingerless Gloves

I've been working on crocheting some two-tone fingerless gloves for Fall! I have finished a black (merino) and ivory (cotton) pair and am half way through a red tweed (merino) and ivory (cotton). They are perfect for the Fall transition and are super soft! 

Which color way is your favorite?  Are you getting ready for Fall? 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Chic 1940's Ladies On Their Bikes

I love these ladies! Great outfits, great shoes, and great hair while riding their bikes! 

I often wear heels and dresses when riding my bike around Brooklyn, but I could never have hair like that and wear a helmet! Do you wear heels like these when riding your bike? 

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My Vintage Vanity: Striped 1960's Bikini and Cover-Up

I have to admit, I'm a little nervous showing my un-photoshopped 40 year old self here in a bikini but this vintage suit is way too cute not to share! From the 60's, this pistachio and soft white striped suit is complete with a matching cover-up and Gidget stylin' top and shorts. Perfect for Coney Island, where these photos were taken. 

I thrifted this amazing un-worn find a few years ago and I love wearing it on my rare days off at the beach (warning: pale skin alert!) 

I love chevron the stripes! 

The 1960's bra shaping here, is the best! 

Detail!

And let us not forget my vintage rhinestoned pink plastic sunnies from ArtDecoDame! 

Would you wear a vintage swim suit? Do you have a vintage suit that is your favorite? 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Charlize as Marilyn

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Charlize Theron looks absolutely stunning acting it up as Marilyn Monroe in Madame Figaro, 1993. 

Just gorgeous! 

via: we heart vintage

Mid- Week Inspiration: Adorable 1940's Swim

Love her and her round sunnies! 

1940- Photographed by Alfred Eisensteadt.

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Fashionable History: At The Beach in the 1920's

These looks are adorable. Can we bring back Mary Janes as beach shoes? 

Mid- Week Inspiration: Helen Rodel

I have just discovered the fabulousness of Brazilian designer Helen Rodel! These knits are amazing! 

Whether you knit, or just love fashion, she is a designer to keep an eye on.

See more on her tumblr.