“Too much practical lingerie makes a dull woman.
An occasional frill is good for the soul.”
-1932 issue of Vogue magazine
This quote appeared in Vogue during one of the two worst years of the Great Depression.
It reminded women that even though times were austere, it didn’t mean that THEY had to become austere. It suggested that even in the worst of times, it was still a good idea to…
I’m baaaack!
I know I seemed to drop of the planet for a few days. I left LA last Wednesday to attend a seminar near San Francisco. Then on Sunday morning I felt a cold coming on so I decided to take yesterday off as well. I seldom succumb to colds and I blame this one on my lack of sleep during the conference plus the…
There’s no doubt that a good night’s sleep is vital to overall health and well-being. And one fine way to prompt your body that it’s time to slow down and head to dreamland is to create a bedtime ritual.
Every parent knows this is vital to signaling kids that it’s time for bed. The same ritual, performed nightly, seems to train their minds that it’s now…
With The King’s Speech poised to perhaps win this year’s Oscar for Best Picture and HBO’s new hit Boardwalk Empire recognized with both SAG Award and Golden Globe nominations, it’s no surprise that there is revived interest in the days of Prohibition and the years leading up to World War II.
And while many clothes from the 1920s and 1930s can appear too costume-y for everyday wear, the…
These days a lot of Americans are afraid of receiving a pink slip but not vintage fashionistas!
Now I know that not every woman embraces vintage into her wardrobe. Some people are very turned off by the idea of wearing old or used clothing. So I always consider it a victory when someone is able to open their minds and exercise their fashion muscles. And like…
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