Happy 4th!!!

These are some pics that I took over the past few weeks.  Have a great July 4th!  

This pic I did not take.  I don't know where I found it.  Maybe Pinterest.

Clothing pics taken at Singer 22 .

Cookies and tins taken at Kitchen Kabaret .

Flag taken at Peter's Clam Bar. 

Jantzen Swimwear from the fifties

It is amazing to look at these advertisements from the 1950's.
You can see where the whole Barbie Doll, no waist, figure comes from.  Something that was just always embedded in our brains of what we should look like.  Although  we should exercise and eat right (which I don't always do) to keep off extra weight so we can be healthy.  What do you think of these ads?

These ads are from X-Ray Delta One via Retronaut.co/ 

Beach totes

A must have for the beach!

Rebecca Minkoff
Endless Love Straw & Leather Tote Bag

Tory Burch
Ella Straw & Patent Leather Tote Bag

Le Souk 

embroided canvas
beau-coup

Rebecca Minkoff
Raffia & Leather Boyfriend Beach Tote

(I love this tote but can't seem to find it)

                                                                           

     

Ombre hair color

Hi lovely ladies,
Have you heard of or seen the latest hair trend.  It is called "Ombre" hair color.  It means that your roots are darker and your hair color gradually gets lighter as you get closer to the bottom.  I'm not sure if I like the look or not.  It kind of reminds me of growing out your haircolor.  But it is the hottest hair color look right now! I have searched the internet for a celeb over 50 who is wearing this new trend and I cannot find one. SJP is wearing the new trend.  She is almost 50!  Would you try it?

Madonna's Truth or Dare

Madonna was at Macy's Herald Square Thursday night launching her new perfume "Truth or Dare."

She wore a sheer Dolce and Gabbana dress over a bodysuit.  Ladies what do you think?  Do you think there is an age when you just should not wear something anymore?  I have very mixed feelings about this.  Obviously Madonna at 53 has an amazing body so you can say "why not?"  I get upset when people tell me what I can or cannot wear because of my age.  But obviously I don't want to look rediculous.  But I want to have fun with fashion and feel sexy.  Every woman has the right to feel sexy.  I say wear what you feel comfortable in.  Look in the mirror.  How do you look in that outfit?

You can buy Truth or Dare here.

    

Beach Fashion - Havana 1958

These beautiful beach photos were taken on the beach in Havana by Gordon Parks for Life Magazine.

How do you think the fashion of 1958 compares to today's beach styles?

via Retronaut