Topping it all off: Wearing Vintage Hats

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_o6PxY32hysBtsEVkbk-FDwlgNOpNUff7ACB2SDucYdq7oiMrzPvX4xPcVGAN3C2lRm8SQbI8nkxOyT2jCoRolTUvVRI3nDUalRVDhZUM0X4MTGd4WXVL5LZM8e_ifUHkJQ8-pISJrvF/s1600-h/hat+patterns.vogue.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291402236007334322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_o6PxY32hysBtsEVkbk-FDwlgNOpNUff7ACB2SDucYdq7oiMrzPvX4xPcVGAN3C2lRm8SQbI8nkxOyT2jCoRolTUvVRI3nDUalRVDhZUM0X4MTGd4WXVL5LZM8e_ifUHkJQ8-pISJrvF/s400/hat+patterns.vogue.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 180px;" /></a><br /><br />If you wear or sew vintage fashion, do you include accessories? This would mean wearing hats when you leave the house. Now selecting the right hat can be a real problem: what about my hair? what hat goes with this dress? can I wear a black hat with brown shoes?<br /><br />I can't give you all that advice, so perhaps it's best to just say: consider the weather first.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEzp69v5Skf4Oyz7NuD2awUYJyuFVJ_ulaFvTg83WaH8yX2yfrRp_LFG7UMSZa8C5d7yQQnoQsggWiTGzOeOOjm8ppPYHdkg5XU6wG2DmVKi6jDzf6aitM1tbBnjYx9ebZDGtasADdhbK/s1600-h/Presentation2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291402920438408386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEzp69v5Skf4Oyz7NuD2awUYJyuFVJ_ulaFvTg83WaH8yX2yfrRp_LFG7UMSZa8C5d7yQQnoQsggWiTGzOeOOjm8ppPYHdkg5XU6wG2DmVKi6jDzf6aitM1tbBnjYx9ebZDGtasADdhbK/s400/Presentation2.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 204px;" /></a><br /><br />Like a miniature coat for your head, it should provide warmth, style or shelter. This means that black fur is perfect for a cold night on the town. The wool brushed tan hat is also a nice way to say "Keeping warm!".<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL1x4YbLnM6R3TSzhBNBQiAvEeMOkVqKnE2WwrRUdDEDD69IK05tP4KndBXll07NLJMWBrkheB6KnvpiacBk8Zh5S5ZHrH9trZesSUF8s0mMZWq3Fd2JGIbWNZA2mJR62HQvF0aZJcCE4/s1600-h/3+beret.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291403704568431634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL1x4YbLnM6R3TSzhBNBQiAvEeMOkVqKnE2WwrRUdDEDD69IK05tP4KndBXll07NLJMWBrkheB6KnvpiacBk8Zh5S5ZHrH9trZesSUF8s0mMZWq3Fd2JGIbWNZA2mJR62HQvF0aZJcCE4/s400/3+beret.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 140px;" /></a><br /><br />But why not a leopard fur beret. It's cute and sexy at the same time. Besides there are few hats so easy to wear and classic at the same time as a beret. Never mind the French style connection(even if the French don't seem to wear berets ever).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2w0CYGIjMl_W_IFOoEAdo6qWv-lYRTyyUdAZh9D2SgstYINbTyQRyVcdq9OhPuMQaouQ6y4_DF7xl_Pd1sqm62tBqLSBeqGoMAp-YNDYZoqvIIgPFB42llDXzQICM0FYgAZD09mM9pXl_/s1600-h/Presentation1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291404300508365954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2w0CYGIjMl_W_IFOoEAdo6qWv-lYRTyyUdAZh9D2SgstYINbTyQRyVcdq9OhPuMQaouQ6y4_DF7xl_Pd1sqm62tBqLSBeqGoMAp-YNDYZoqvIIgPFB42llDXzQICM0FYgAZD09mM9pXl_/s400/Presentation1.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 191px;" /></a><br /><br />And while you are looking for the perfect hat this winter, don't forget that spring is just around the corner, and a lovely straw might suit your best silk shirtwaist dress. <br />Feeling foxey? Try an outrageous statement hat: "Hi, I'm a Chrysanthemum". Wouldn't this be great to wear to the next Hollie Go-Lightly party?<br /><br /><br />Sewing Patterns: available at pintucksew.etsy.com<br />Vogue 5094, cloche<br />Vogue 5110, beret<br /><br />Hats: Available at Pintucks, Pasadena, and coming soon to pintuckstyle.etsy.com<br />Several are from the Victorian Room at Bullock's Pasadena <br />(now retrofitted and open as Macy's Pasadena, but without the Victorian Room, alas)

Topping it all off: Wearing Vintage Hats

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Aprons: fight the winter blahs

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcdPmrLGJcHeSA5gX5pjMXg-B2kfhWi-1sr9YcM6sDa-tI3K5-eNhgmBnAswC9EGtzdfjc9ljEKU526LzfbOhrDvWMY6fbFgbHg4eL8lFCcAM2N23Hmfu1ineUW22caNZg4mjc10JCXbl/s1600-h/aprons.2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286034371018475106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcdPmrLGJcHeSA5gX5pjMXg-B2kfhWi-1sr9YcM6sDa-tI3K5-eNhgmBnAswC9EGtzdfjc9ljEKU526LzfbOhrDvWMY6fbFgbHg4eL8lFCcAM2N23Hmfu1ineUW22caNZg4mjc10JCXbl/s400/aprons.2.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyzZcGhHJuEhTa-Z4HfeJh2HSHZ8CoZO0N2dYDS2_FeOd7y8JO6XbRkEbzziPiTSnwztJRgXQdmJDlqsUF9O-PgqKlz2PKXyVZdBfvG0_uxkkXso3bfdMEnxdyRpzieXi7ih4pG_SRZgc/s1600-h/PC290053.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286034059384176210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyzZcGhHJuEhTa-Z4HfeJh2HSHZ8CoZO0N2dYDS2_FeOd7y8JO6XbRkEbzziPiTSnwztJRgXQdmJDlqsUF9O-PgqKlz2PKXyVZdBfvG0_uxkkXso3bfdMEnxdyRpzieXi7ih4pG_SRZgc/s400/PC290053.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Well, the holidays are over, and we can settle in for the winter. One easy project to keep busy is to whip up some aprons to wear of give later to friends (who wouldn't love to get an apron on Valentine's Day?). <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_TB67m7G7k0ZrwralHf3uzXlJIxk43WFR_pnzVHSM51utJ7g5c7Fvz59T9m_IbMeEBHD-FSvbvaFZIeYOlsaVtdI4GLVxLRMv_-NBsQy5OdWAivuZkX-sMweuW02zrlHzwcPuW9u3ZpuM/s1600-h/PC290070.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286035373849028306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_TB67m7G7k0ZrwralHf3uzXlJIxk43WFR_pnzVHSM51utJ7g5c7Fvz59T9m_IbMeEBHD-FSvbvaFZIeYOlsaVtdI4GLVxLRMv_-NBsQy5OdWAivuZkX-sMweuW02zrlHzwcPuW9u3ZpuM/s400/PC290070.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Finding the perfect vintage fabric can be a chore, but we have posted some cuties on etsy this week that would be great as aprons, whether you prefer the kitchy 40's or 50's type or the more mod 60's apron, you can find a cute cotton here with us.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUN2ZbxS_KIopbYJT0SmxrWzuaQNvgA3cTWy1caTvzb46K2O7NOiH4WERGzjZRUEVn8Fb5RGN-qQanaAlK9A5U7TGDR3ays3vUJJ-ijkH4IroMvkWGXEUj7xAljxJlfRuTG4d2ELgWlQL/s1600-h/PC290055.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286035671259859634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUN2ZbxS_KIopbYJT0SmxrWzuaQNvgA3cTWy1caTvzb46K2O7NOiH4WERGzjZRUEVn8Fb5RGN-qQanaAlK9A5U7TGDR3ays3vUJJ-ijkH4IroMvkWGXEUj7xAljxJlfRuTG4d2ELgWlQL/s400/PC290055.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Now that's going to add some color to your winter blahs!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuNY8RIzWamOp5KWUfhvKHCrXVU1QGyNJWQhy0Qz8o4jxvwIS9YjxNWRXWwZxB62vcog8AEtMF2Mc8dsfvNgjJgeLIDXdyU74i0FvkoMHFjKlopR5yHLjMGquSnMlbpksN-dsFofWXqi6/s1600-h/PC290061.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286036544327647314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuNY8RIzWamOp5KWUfhvKHCrXVU1QGyNJWQhy0Qz8o4jxvwIS9YjxNWRXWwZxB62vcog8AEtMF2Mc8dsfvNgjJgeLIDXdyU74i0FvkoMHFjKlopR5yHLjMGquSnMlbpksN-dsFofWXqi6/s400/PC290061.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Maybe the next step is to color co-ordinate with a favorite "T" shirt, then you would actually have an outfit, with a pocketed apron to carry you through the day! You will find more inspiration in our favorite apron book: "A is for Aprons".<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgO1C3_Sd3yZy09K7GcLAhSKkLSs8WXtIPEa2UKyf8tv7jjp5IgOznP78PKg-3Kw14cANbwXg0Keq6-wx0J6MhW-oFSLynOmeJii-wTHr1cFiyvwinkRsDJDwVDMaNRNl-AgoujvMtm8_x/s1600-h/aprons.3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286037430150771714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgO1C3_Sd3yZy09K7GcLAhSKkLSs8WXtIPEa2UKyf8tv7jjp5IgOznP78PKg-3Kw14cANbwXg0Keq6-wx0J6MhW-oFSLynOmeJii-wTHr1cFiyvwinkRsDJDwVDMaNRNl-AgoujvMtm8_x/s400/aprons.3.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>

Aprons: fight the winter blahs

Well, the holidays are over, and we can settle in for the winter. One easy project to keep busy is to whip up some aprons to wear of give l...

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Viva La Moda Magazine: Fashion & Handmade

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5TLRs8b1EUYRR8WCFNYZg5g1TQp47PtnE-JotZPiFPLqJgXXzpzhuQNAYESr_Z9SRINjgTRDL7IBiXIol6SK88JWUNtEiB1EC94aTNZATQV09YqtN6m-DBkcgU7aYVYVLvLZXjHKtNpk/s1600-h/vivalamoda+cover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284546467671128178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5TLRs8b1EUYRR8WCFNYZg5g1TQp47PtnE-JotZPiFPLqJgXXzpzhuQNAYESr_Z9SRINjgTRDL7IBiXIol6SK88JWUNtEiB1EC94aTNZATQV09YqtN6m-DBkcgU7aYVYVLvLZXjHKtNpk/s400/vivalamoda+cover.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />If you love vintage, fashion, and indy designs, you will cheer this new online magazine: Viva La Moda. It is smart, trendy, and fun. The graphics and technical level of this first issue are excellent, making it stand out from so many of the other online attempts. The products shown are Etsy.com vendors, so the mix is fresh and different when compared to any corporate mag you have seen. It can be found online at http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc/.<br /><br />Viva La Moda is the baby of Ainhoa, who has compiled a 38 page issue, with 15 articles written by nine authors. Ainhoa also authors a wild and crazy fashion blog, which we can also recommend.<br />So, drop by the newest fashion magazine, and be sure to visit Ainhoa's blog too. <br /><br />magazine: www.vivalamoda.co.cc<br />blog: gilbea.blogspot.com<br />etsy shop: gilbea.etsy.com

Viva La Moda Magazine: Fashion & Handmade

If you love vintage, fashion, and indy designs, you will cheer this new online magazine: Viva La Moda. It is smart, trendy, and fun. The g...

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