Vintage

I have always had a fascination with "vintage" clothing.  I don't necessary dress this way because I have always been ashamed of my weight and thought I would look silly.  I have found some fabulous blogs of women in various sizes dressing in the styles I love.

I admit, I do not currently own alot of vintage clothing.  Most of my vintage is in the bohemian style of the late 60's and 70's.  Recently one of my cousins posted a fantastic photo of my maternal grandmother Sophie.  It was the first time I have ever seen my grandmother so "young".  I have decided that I want my first vintage outfit to be in honor of her and will be trying to either find a dress similar to this style and print or I will bust out my sewing machine (which I am very much a novice) and attempt to sew it myself.   So if you are reading this and you sew, would you happen to know a pattern # that I can research/purchase to make this dress?  If so, please send me an email to crystal_cauldrons@yahoo.com and in the Subject header put "Sophie's Dress" so I know you are not a spammer.

My maternal Grandmother Sophie.

My paternal Grandmother Hazel holding my father.

I wonder which grandmother I look like more?  

Me with hair 2004 after my first son was born.

I hope you check them out and enjoy them as much as I do. I will try to add their pins on this page as I find new ones. But I am hoping to list everything I love vintage here. FOR THE RECORD, no links provided on this page are paying me a dime for spreading their good word by sharing their websites. I genuinely love these blogs and read them frequently!


Thanks
Crystal


Va-Voom Vintage

The very first vintage blog I found was that of a beautiful blonde bombshell named Brittany. As I began reading her blog, I became aware that I am already a fan of her mother's work. Her mother is artist Mickie Mueller! It seems to me that this family is blessed with talent in various fields I love.


Bunny's Vintage Victory
From Brittany's page I learned about her friend Bunny. Bunny's blog is chock full of information as well! From her I share a love for the beautiful Marilyn Monroe and old TCM movies. Bunny definitely is another page I go to for inspiration and read often.

The Glamorous Housewife
Bethany is the vintage vixen of this website offering inspirations of vintage lifestyle ranging from Fashion, Entertaining, Cooking, & Domestic Design. She is always looking as cute as a button rocking vintage fashions.


There is also a blog that I just started reading about a vintage girl right here in Michigan, but the computer I was using previously crashed and that is where her site was bookmarked.  I had just began to explore her blog so hopefully soon, I will be able to relocate her and add her to this list! 

Other things here in Michgian I will be researching this upcoming year in 2013 include not only blogs but also physical places here in Michigan.  A few I have found on the net are:  (Information below are results from a google search.  I have not researched them yet, they are on my list to check out!)

http://www.lostandfoundvintage.com/

http://livinvintage.blogspot.com/2011/03/michigan-vintage-shopping-guide-getup.html


http://deargolden.blogspot.com/p/about.html
Features vintage Wedding Gowns for any vintage inspired brides out there!


http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/blog/vintage/


http://www.thegetup.com (Ann Arnor, MI)


The Star Vintage Clothing Store Ann Arbor, MI
This vintage clothing store is located at 322 S. State Street.


Showtime clothing (313) 857-9280
5708 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48202

Mother Fletcher's (248) 398-4816

234 West 9 Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan, 48220


Apple Anne's Vintage Clothing (734) 481-0555
29 east Cross Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48198
Glad Rags 

814 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 47808

http://www.adomaitis.com/  (Saginaw, MI)

The Secret Closet in Romeo, MI

Lucky 7 Fashions in Harrison Twp



Blogs I have recently found as well (not isolated to Michigan):

http://www.vixen-vintage.com/