Bohemian Style – A History From The 19th Century To The 1970s

Stevie Nicks Bohemian Style 1970s

Bohemian style didn’t begin with the hippies – its roots go back to the artists and outcasts of 1840s Paris.The decade’s most iconic women from Stevie Nicks to Talitha Getty were drawing on nearly a century of restless, anticlassical dressing. Most trend cycles feel arbitrary, driven by what the industry needs to sell rather than …

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1960s Evening Dress and the Hemline Revolution

1960s evening dress

The story of 1960s evening dress is often told as a simple liberation narrative: women were trapped in rigid gowns, and then the decade arrived and set them free. The reality is more complicated, and more interesting. Structure, Propriety and the Hourglass Silhouette Formal dress before the 1960s was genuinely structured. The hourglass silhouette was …

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Are We Living in the Most Brow-Obsessed Era in History?

1930s pencil thin eyebrows

A woman in the late 90s is leaning over a magnifying mirror and pulling her brow hairs one at a time until she is left with a narrow line of eyebrows. In 2020s, a woman is lying in the studio chair, spending hundreds of dollars on microblading to restore what the previous trends have destroyed. …

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Vintage Prom Dresses vs. Today’s Modern Prom Fashion

1950s style evening dress.

Vintage prom dresses are still very much in vogue. The fashion of the past and the contemporary style of today both possess their unique charm, yet they showcase different standards of beauty. How Prom Fashion Has Evolved Fashion repeats itself through time and this pattern applies to prom dresses. The 1930s through the 2020s introduced …

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The Enduring Appeal of Art Deco Jewelry

art deco engagement rings

Art Deco jewelry never goes out of style. Maybe it’s the bold lines. Maybe it’s the satisfying symmetry. Maybe it’s because nothing else looks quite like it — not before, not since. The 1920s and 30s saw Art Deco awaken to unimaginable heights. Back to the days of jazz joints, speakeasies, and women who had …

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The Glamour of Trilogy Rings: A Modern Nod to 1980s Elegance

Trilogy rings - Joan Collins

You couldn’t miss Joan Collins on Dynasty. Power suits with shoulders that could knock someone over, jewelry that caught every light in the room—the woman knew how to make an entrance. Nothing about ’80s fashion was quiet. Big hair, big statements, big everything. Trilogy rings fit right into that world. Three stones sitting together, each …

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The Secret Behind the Silver Screen Smile

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There was something magical about the silver screen smile. The way old Hollywood stars wore their lipstick. Clara Bow’s dramatic Cupid’s bow in the ’20s, those lush, fuller lips of the ’40s, every look was perfectly crafted. But here’s what they don’t show you in those glamorous photos: those vintage lipsticks were brutal on your …

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Vintage Denim: From Bell-Bottoms to Bare Hips

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Vintage denim has never just been fabric. It has been a witness. It has survived dance floors, teenage rebellions, awkward first kisses, coffee spills, and more questionable hair decisions than any of us would like to admit. Unlike evening gowns or tailored suits, jeans live with you. They crease where you sit. They fade where …

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Styling Vintage Accessories for Everyday Wear

Vintage accessories do not whisper. They speak loudly. And that’s exactly why we love it. The mistake? Treating vintage like a costume.

Vintage accessories do not whisper. They speak loudly. And that’s exactly why we love it. The mistake? Treating vintage like a costume. Head-to-toe vintage. Too perfect. Too planned. That’s not style. That’s a museum display. Real vintage styling is messier. Lived-in. Mixed with the now. Start With One Vintage Piece. Just One Here’s the rule …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Vintage Wardrobe

guide to vintage wardrobe

A Vintage wardrobe is not simply old clothes, but a process of storytelling and discovering a personal identity in a generation of fast fashion. One of the greatest adventures is creating a vintage wardrobe. The process takes time, and you should have an eye for choosing the best pieces that you’ll find appealing to you. …

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