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Wednesday, 28 October 2009 21:58 |
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Squirrel Nut Zippers has got to be one of the greatest bands around that's keeping old sounds alive and somehow sounding new. I'm so glad to hear that the released a new album, "Lost at Sea."
They're the kind of band that you can play until you wear out their record and not be sick of them. They've got a variety of the old-time styles from swing, to rag-time, to folksy, and sweet little numbers. If you're looking for a new sound... that's old sounds, Squirrel Nut Zippers are the beat to keep!
The first album of theirs that I ever heard was "Sold Out" which is a less popular album with some really great songs. My first reaction was that they had more of a southern sound than a swing sound, which is how I heard them described and made me pick up the CD. They're sound is really much more versatile than that and that's probably what keeps them so fresh.
If you want a real old-timey treat, go to YouTube for their video "The Ghost of Stephen Foster." If you don't know who Stephen Foster is, you darn well should. I find one of the best ways to find great old music is to go back, way back, so far back you don't know much about what happened during the period other than from your history books. That's where this guy comes in. Somehow my search on Stephen Foster lead me to the origins of Jazz, back when it was called Jass. And that's when music really gets hot, if you're in for some research check out redhotjazz.com and enjoy.
Of course, if you're local to the Southern California area, like we are, you owe it to your fine taste in music to check out Hobo Jazz. They're a rowdy, wildly entertaining trio, and not a single show I've ever been to was remotely like the others. They play good old tunes from the 20's with their very own, and very classic spin on them that gets the whole room up and dancin. If you're not local, you can get a taste of them buy buying their album, but if you can make it to a show you'll never forget them.
With love and nostalgia,
Kaela |
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Saturday, 24 October 2009 01:32 |
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Orange, Reds, and Yellows are taking over the green summer foliage, and now that it's time to stay warmer, how does a girl do it without losing style?
Fortunately, with vintage or vintage inspired clothes, the modest cut and more formal styles will be better suited for lower temperatures. It's all about planning your outfit, to get the look that makes you feel beautiful in summer as well as winter.
If you're a 50's gal through and through, the full skirts and skimpy bodices are hard to trade in for the heavy wool 50's styles. You don't have to go full wool and heavy coats for fall, so why not wear your favorite 50's dress with a smart cardigan? Match with silk seamed stockings and some fine gloves to complete the look and keep you a bit warmer. As winter comes on, you can substitute the cardigan for one of those dashing 50's cape jackets. They're perfect for chilly weather and you can ditch them when you get inside to show off a smart 50's dress with 3/4 sleeves and a collar. You'll probably want to choose either petticoat or cape coat, since wearing both together will likely make you feel "poofy." A cape jacket and a pencil skirt are a stunning pair and you will miss them when the season is over, just like you did with the skimpy strapless styles of spring and summer. We're considering releasing a sample of a cape jacket, so if you're interested in being one of the first to try, oh do contact us!
If you're a 1940's girl, there are a lot of great fall and winter styles suitable for cooler weather, like the iconic 1940's suits. Spend fall in a lightweight wool and stockings, and in winter you can enjoy the heavier weight wools that are common finds as vintage originals. Large, boxy coats were also very common in the era, and are definitely a great way to stay warm.
For vintage pieces: You can help get rid of "storage smell" by tossing your vintage pieces in the dryer on low heat with a sachet of lavender. For tougher "freshening" you can moisten the lavender, or infuse it with more lavender oil. Coats will sometimes wrinkle in storage, so simply hang them in the bathroom while you take a nice warm shower and the steam will release the wrinkles without the extra harm to the heavy weight fabrics of ironing or dry cleaning.
In winter, you can live it up like a snow princess with our Faux Fur Muffs (that means no animals were harmed in the making of these stylish accessories!)
Lace-up heels will also keep your feet warmer, and you can hide some short socks to stay even more toasty! Don't forget the importance of a petty-coat. A high quality one will be more fabric than starch and will add a lot of layers to keep the chilly weather to just below your knees.
Another lovely accessory that is underrated and underused in vintage and vintage inspired wardrobes is the scarf. Silk, knitted, crocheted, and handkercheif style, they're all a dramatic enhancement to any outfit. I love to wear large vintage silk scarves around my neck with a smart school-girl style sweater. You get an instantly stunning look, that is sophisticated as it is toasty. This is a great match to some high-waisted trousers if you're lucky enough to look good in them! The wide-legged and high waisted trousers of the 1940's are very classy and great to wear around the office or when it's just too chilly to wear a dress or skirt. Scarves look smart tucked into a finely tailored jacket, and will keep you so warm you'll wonder why you ever gave into being non-vintage for Fall and Winter!
Hopefully these ideas help you to arrange your wardrobe for a warm and stylish Fall and Winter!
With love and nostalgia,
-Kaela Webb
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 October 2009 02:03 )
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Saturday, 12 September 2009 01:12 |
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Of course you know that everyone here at Lipstick Vogue is coo-coo for vintage, but we're even more extreme than you think.
NPR News just published this article on a discovery of 30,000 year old vintage threads, the oldest known in existence.
This is exciting for us mostly because this was a time when early humans were savvy enough to be artists in other mediums and many suspect that these threads were nothing more than a fashion statement. Afterall, they had plenty of pelts to keep them warm, but what fashion minded person would rather wear a pelt than turquoise or pink dyed linen! Well, ok, maybe it wasn't exactly linen. Researchers say it was probably more like some macarame, like those hippie necklaces, but super ancient.
It's getting us to think about whether we should consider a new design in linen... |
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Thursday, 10 September 2009 03:39 |
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That's right. We've been knocking down people in the street to share our ideas about the vintage lifestyle, so we've decided to share it with the internet and get it off our chests!
We have some cool stuff to share, some stories, and some cool photos you'll enjoy. We'd love to hear your suggestions about what to include in our blog: vintage shows & events, "this" many years ago today, tried and true granny advice, and any old thing!
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