Weekend Eye Candy - Bruyere, 1948

How does one take a simple wide brimmed hat and make it extraordinary?  Instead of putting the bow on top of the brim, put it underneath to bring attention to the face.  I love this hat.  Marie-Louise Bruyere, 1948.

A Century of Easter Bonnets

"In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade!"

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Book Review - "Going Vintage" by Lindsey Leavitt

I was given a copy of Lindsey Leavitt's latest book for tweens and teens, Going Vintage to review for my blog.  I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read.

16-year-old Mallory finds out that her boyfriend in cheating on her with an online girlfriend.  A break-up ensues which turns into a very public fiasco via the internet.  While working with her dad to clean out her grandma's house, Mallory finds a list of goals her grandmother wrote at age 16 in 1962 and decides to "go vintage" by completing the same goals.  Mallory mistakenly assumes it was easier to be a teenager way back when.  To accomplish the goals, she gives up modern technology.  No cell phone, no computer, no texting, no online research.  This isn't so easy after all!

One of the most delightful things about Going Vintage is Mallory's decision to wear vintage clothing from the early 60s.  Wait until you read about what she wears to the homecoming dance!  I also found it fun and interesting that Mallory works with her dad who buys storage units and cleans out houses for a living.  Her mom sells what they find online, as well as managing a successful blog.  Mallory's modern family is quirky and completely believable.

Of course, there's a bit of romance in the story when Mallory becomes friends with her former boyfriend's cousin.  Her confusion and wary approach to this budding relationship are charming.  One thing is for sure....Mallory is a lot smarter about boys than I was at 16!

If you've got a young reader in your family who happens to love vintage, she'll certainly enjoy Going Vintage.  And you are sure to as well!

The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online

Couture Allure is very proud to have been chosen as one of the top 100 online vintage shops in Sammy Davis' new ebook, "The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online."

Couture Allure is featured as one of the top 10 independent online sellers, and we are in some stellar company!  You'll want to purchase Sammy's ebook about vintage shopping online, as you're sure to discover some great sellers you may not know about!

The book is not just a list of shops, though.  You'll also find some great information about why wearing vintage matters, a list of fabulous vintage resources, as well as the best shops that specialize in various categories.  The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online is a stellar source of information, one you'll refer to over and over when looking for the best vintage e-tailers on the planet!  Thanks for including us Sammy!

Missoni, 1972

It's a cold and dreary Monday.  I had a crazy busy weekend.  This photo expresses exactly how much energy I have right now.  Missoni can help anyone fight the blues.  Co-ordinating green and white checked separates in wool jersey by Missoni, 1972.

Photo by Helmut Newton for Vogue, February 1972

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