On the screen- Gidget

Gidget, The Little Girl With Big Ideas........I love Gidget movies.The first version stars Sandra Dee and James Darren. Its about a girl who is different than all the rest shes a bit more tomboy than all her friends. Shortly after she meets a surfer quickly becomes infatuated with him, but he doesn't show any interest. I think the first one is  the keenest but there also is Gidget Goes Hawaiian, Gidget Goes to Rome, and a T.V. series and it keeps going. I have seen the tv series before it still comes out but I like the movies more. I also had a question does anyone think its weird that I prefer teen  trends from the 1940s and 1950s than the ones from the current time??

I love her dress in this scene

Blog Of The Month

Hello everyone,  sorry for not blogging lately I've been a little under the weather these few days.  But I fell a bit better today and decided to post the blog of this month. Sorry for the late post to its the middle of the month and I'm barley posting it. The blog of the month is The Modern Day Flapper . The name says it all folks Jessica Amber Jones has the most amazing wardrobe. Her style is vary 1930s scarlet and she does millinery so she has some vary amazing hats!! I think everyone should definitely check out her blog!!

This is my favorite hat from her etsy shop

                                      
                                                                  Have a great day everyone!!

New Goodies!!

Hello Lovely followers, I have recently found quite a few goodies and wanted to share them with you all.

New Jewelry Box

1950s' bernard altman vintage sweater under $3.00

1950s jewelry box

I love the detail

Ebay find (can't wait to make a pleated skirt and boxy jacket)

Washing all of your vintage goodies

vintage wardrobe

These are a few techniques  I have learned from my mom her herself dosen’t wear vintage clothing but she’s been a reseller for a while now and I watch her and ask her so many questions (it kind of irritates her lol) But they are helpful. But please remember  some fabrics and garments may look washable, but they’re not. It is important to learn how to identify delicate garments. Even  some cleanings will 'fail' when cleaned, and may not be saved (tear) . Select pieces carefully, and learn how to work with vintage clothes. It is worth the try!!

Vintage clothing can actually become vary wrinkled  after a wash or wearing the piece.  Learning how to maintain those wrinkles is the best way to keep that garment as spiffy as possible.

Washing- Clothing that tailored or is delicate should be dry cleaned. Also avoid washing dark colors or shiny rayons and pieces with loose or raveling seam allowances anywhere on the garment. First thing is test a small piece of the fabric. It is also important to check the  lining, and may be easier if the piece goes to the dry cleaners.

1.For hand washing  cold water and baby shampoo should be used wash in a bowl or bucket then hand the dripping wet dress there. Rinse out the soap after hand washing and hang up the garment to dip dry.
2.If your using a washing machine then select a gentle cycle and cold water. You should test your machine with a piece that is simple. To make sure that the speed  isn’t hard on the fabric and seams. You also may want to pull it out before the spin cycle, because this can make tight wrinkles in the fabric.  Then do the same last step as hand washing.

                                                         

                                                                         Next up - Pressing and then storing