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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

FASHION

Clothing, jewelry, shoes, makeup...
Fashion is a reflection of so many things: societal expectations and restrictions, artistic expression, even advances in technology.
It all adds up to a statement of individual and cultural identity. Fashion is a fun way to compare "then" and "now!"

22nd Sep 2016MY CINEMA FIX:  GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933

Categories: Entertainment, FashionTags: aline macmahon, bonus army, busby berkeley, dick powell, forgotten man, Gold Diggers, Great Depression, joan blondell, ruby keeler, warner brothers

MY CINEMA FIX: GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933

26th May 2016BLUE JEANS: FRONTIER TO FASHION

Categories: FashionTags: blue jeans, Brooke Shields, Calvin Klein, cowboy, denim, designer jeans, Gloria Vanderbilt, Levi Strauss & Co, Levi's, rebel, Western

BLUE JEANS: FRONTIER TO FASHION

14th Apr 2016MAKEUP ADS

Categories: Advertising, FashionTags: 20th century makeup, Ann Blythe, Beverly Johnson, Brooke Shields, Cindy Crawford, Cover Girl, Cybill Shepherd, fads, Hollywood, Iman, Java, Jean Shrimpton, Jonteel, Kim Alexis, L.T. Piver, Lux, makeup, Max Factor, Maybelline, Merle Oberon, Ponds, Princess Pat, Revlon, Rigaud, Rita Hayworth, Tangee, Twiggy

MAKEUP ADS

1st Apr 2016MEN’S SUITS 1600-1989: AN EVOLUTION

Categories: FashionTags: 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, 1900s, 1970s, 1980s, fashion, mens fashion, mens suits

MEN’S SUITS 1600-1989: AN EVOLUTION

25th Mar 2016MY CINEMA FIX: COME SEPTEMBER

Categories: Entertainment, FashionTags: Bobby Darin, Come September, Gina Lollobrigida, love, movies, Rock Hudson, Sandra Dee, The Sixties

MY CINEMA FIX: COME SEPTEMBER

1st Aug 2014SUMMER FUN: SWIMWEAR & CULTURAL CHANGE

Categories: FashionTags: annette kellerman, fashion, history of swimwear, women's history, women's lifestyle

SUMMER FUN: SWIMWEAR & CULTURAL CHANGE

6th Jun 2014COMMENCEMENT DAY…WHAT TO WEAR?

Categories: FashionTags: commencement, graduation, style, victorian, victorian fashion

COMMENCEMENT DAY…WHAT TO WEAR?

2nd May 2014MAUVE: THE COLOR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Categories: Fashion, Science & TechTags: aniline dye, chemistry, coal tar, mauve, victorian fashion, william perkin

MAUVE: THE COLOR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

28th Mar 2014JEWELRY: A VICTORIAN LOVE LANGUAGE

Categories: FashionTags: hairwork, jewelry, love, symbols, victorian

JEWELRY: A VICTORIAN LOVE LANGUAGE

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Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, p Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, prosperity and peace to all in 2021! ✨ #vintage #newyearbaby #happynewyear #greetingcards
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small por Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small portion of my vintage Christmas collection. The tall gold angel is my childhood tree topper❤️ #vintage #vintagechristmas #christmas #elves #angels
Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made by Hallmark c. 1976. I was happy to find it, as I had one as a child! It’s nestled in a bracelet made of dimes. Both can be found—along with many other treasures— @thoreaulyantiques in Concord, MA. #vintage #thanksgiving #jewelry
Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back. #boston #architecture #masonry #cityphotography #southendboston
This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @th This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @thoreaulyantiques ❤️ #vintage #antique #vases #artdeco
My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #c My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #catsofinstagram #rosemaryclooney #bookstagram @mimi.clooney.trixie
HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Li HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Life Magazine.
#automotive #advertising #vintage #vintagecars #vintageadvertising #antique
Looking for some stability. Found this great ancho Looking for some stability. Found this great anchor knocker in Beacon Hill the other day. ❤️ #beaconhill #boston #anchor #architecture #frontdoor #decor
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today, I took the opportunity to slam on the brakes, pull over and snap this gem in all its Deco glory!❤️ #artdeco #architecture #details #boston #design
Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope a Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope all is well with you! #books #bookstagram #antiques #artdeco #bookends #penguins #vintage #green #collection
Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #new Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #newporttower — what an amazing structure! #architecture #ancient #masonry #archeoastronomy #vibes ❤️
Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forwar Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forward to a new decade full of creativity, fulfillment and good health. This mosaic I made reminds me of being in Flow (as I was when making it) and I expect to feel more of that in the coming year and beyond. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🎆 #2020 #happynewyear #freshstart #flow #mosaic #create #getitdone
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we all make the most of the final days of 2019!🎄#christmas #christmastree #memories #holiday #vintageornaments #vintage
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