Thank you all so much for your birthday wishes!! I must admit this year I was rather indifferent about my birthday (my friends tell me this isn’t unusual when one hits their twenties…), but was pleasantly surprised at how lovely Saturday and Sunday turned out to be. A girl couldn’t ask for more…
A couple days before my birthday, the mailman delivered a rather heavy box. It was my birthday gift to myself: 3 1947 issues of Seventeen magazine I won on Ebay. After finding that rather tattered copy a few weeks ago, I couldn’t resist the impulse to buy more! (I know… I’m very bad when it comes to vintage…)
Aren’t these images so inspiring? I know the 1940’s aren’t everyone’s cup-of-tea, but I have always had a soft spot for the decade’s style. Mom and I had such fun looking through these the afternoon they arrived–and getting all kinds of ideas for adding some vintage flair to outfits!
The shoes are just killing me, especially since I’ve been coveting a pair from here for years…
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Here are a few other bits of 1940’s fashion inspiration you might enjoy…
cute summery outfits
lots of inspiring images from during and after the war period
a variety of images
1940’s hairstyle how-to
way out of my price range, but lots of ideas!
I have loads to post about–so many ideas floating around in my head! But alas, finals are this week and I’m a buried under studying and exams. I shall be so glad when this is over… although summer school is looming large in the near future. hehe! Have a lovely Monday!
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Posted on 05.05.08 to casey's musings. Tags: fashion, inspiration, vintage monday.
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Anna Allen added this comment on May 05 08 at 11:01 amOh man, I would love a pair of the Re-Mix shoes someday! They are so adorable! A girl can dream…
Blaze Danielle added this comment on May 05 08 at 11:09 amWhat fun magazines!! I think they’re gorgeous, and full of inspiration! I look forward to seeing what beautiful dresses you pull from these images!
Rhiannon added this comment on May 05 08 at 11:41 amOh wow, I had to go to your Flickr and favorite a bunch of those because they’re too wonderful. I always love ’40s teen looks best (they’re usually so much more cheerful and whimsical, and without shoulder pads!) and I never even thought about trying to track down a teen magazine from the era. Thanks a bunch for posting these!
laura added this comment on May 05 08 at 12:03 pmyour blog is so lovely and you are such an inspiration! before finding you on flickr, i didn’t love the style of the 40s/50s too much, but i think i just fell in love - i’m wishing for a beautiful dress now!
those magazines look really beautiful as well. i’m just bidding on some vintage burda sewing pattern magazines from the 60s. wish me luck! (:
Jassy added this comment on May 05 08 at 1:38 pmHappy Belated Birthday!
Mae Jane added this comment on May 05 08 at 8:30 pmaww happy birthday my love! sorry i’m a day late hehe, but 23 that’s a good year! i wish you so much love and luck and happiness! <3
Angelia added this comment on May 05 08 at 9:56 pmI love the 40’s and 70’s, everyone had so much style. People thought about dressing. Great shoe inspiration as well.
bunny added this comment on May 06 08 at 2:21 amSo glad you had a fun birthday weekend!
xx
Laura added this comment on May 06 08 at 6:55 amGlad you had a lovely birthday weekend! What a delightful pressie to your self, a girl needs a special birthday treat to herself at least 4 times a year! Good luck with the finals
sulu-design added this comment on May 06 08 at 10:32 amHappy belated birthday, Casey! I can’t believe you’re only 23 - you’re so prolific already!
Marie added this comment on May 06 08 at 12:59 pmNow I know where you get all your delightful poses from. These magazines look like books about you! I must say, you look absolutely smashing in your tea time photos.
