Category Archives: Vintage

DressBarn: gray top with paisley back

Posted on March 10, 2020 by carmen

Jeggings are comfortable and practical, so I’m glad when I find tops long enough to wear with them. I found this top at the DressBarn in New York just before they closed their stores forever in December. Besides the length … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, New York, Shopping, Vintage | Tagged casual outfit, DressBarn, jeggings, leggings, New York, vintage scarf | 14 Comments

Song Sung Blue

Posted on July 18, 2017 by carmen

I’m borrowing Neil Diamond’s song for this post. We’re all subject to the blues now and then, and I’ve got them today in my outfit. This gigantic safety pin buckle was a purchase in the ’60s and I attached it … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Vintage | Tagged blue, Neil Diamond, sheer fringe vest, vintage belt buckle | 18 Comments

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

Style Challenge: Red and Black Stripes

Posted on March 30, 2015 by carmen

While shopping in Seattle Jean found these cool tunics with diagonal stripes and handkerchief hems. She’s wearing hers with a black chunky chain necklace (wish I has one) and black faux leather leggings and I wore black corduroy leggings. Jean … Continue reading →