Category Archives: Vintage

Song Sung Blue

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

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 saftety pin buckle was a purchase in the ’60s and I attached it … Continue reading →

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Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

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 →

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Style Challenge: Red and Black Stripes

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

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 →

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