Twee is back– although here among us vintage-lovers, did it ever really go away? Twee style– synonymous with printed mini dresses, Peter Pan collars, tights, ukuleles, and Zooey Deschanel– embodies a modern and more quirky ’60s mod style that feels charmingly feminine. And from its heyday in the early 2010s to various style inspo. now… Read More Twenty-Twenty-Twee: Our Updated Take on the Remerging Adorkable Trend
By Marjorie Magazine This article originally appeared in the 2020 Print Issue Roaring Twenties: an Encore It was as if we stepped into a dream. September 11, 2016 was a Sunday, bright and hot, yet cheery and surreal to find ourselves walking among the stretch of green on a sleepy Oakland Hills mansion, sprawling in… Read More Beating Against the Current: The Art Deco Society of California Fends off Time in their Preservations for Architectural 20th Century Genius
By Marjorie Magazine This article originally appeared in the 2021 Print Issue of Marjorie Magazine. Order the issue now in digital or print here There’s no mistaking bows as the definitive dainty piece that completes any young woman’s look. And for Sarah Stillwell, owner of Grace & Grandeur Shop, perfecting beautiful bows for everyday elegance… Read More Bow of the Ball
By Marjorie MagazinePictures Courtesy of Khyentse George Picture a warm breeze, the sprawl of the Colorado mountains before you, and thousands of lights that twinkle against the sky on a June day in the Boulder Municipal Airport, hosting yet again the wonders of the Greatest Generation for its annual 1940s Ball. The scene is almost… Read More Stompin’ at the 1940s Ball
By Marjorie Magazine Featuring the Art of Alice Negri How would you dress for the occasion when adventure calls? We’re swooning over warm afternoons strolling about a new town and exploring its rich history and breathtaking sights, and although we might be taking more caution once we’re travelin’ again, glamorous we shall emerge! This Traveling… Read More Marjorie Magazine’s Traveling Gal
By Marjorie Magazine We’re in much need of a getaway after a trying last year, and with Summer just arriving, there couldn’t be a more picturesque destination than the beach. But even if you’re landlocked this season or not quite ready to venture out of safety concerns, you won’t need to speed down to the… Read More Let Your Imagination Run to the Bygone Beach Days with these 3 Reads
By Marjorie Magazine, Photos via Avon We were thrilled to discover that Avon Cosmetics released their Oh La La lipstick line this year, a stunning ode to vintage tubes of the brand’s 134-year-old glamorous past! In shades like plum Cabaret and nude Chic or the classic red of Cancan, these colors are every bit of… Read More Oh La La! Swipe on these Avon Throwback Lipsticks Now
By Sabrina Cardoso, Style Editor Photos Courtesy of Lauren Stowell and via American Duchess Originally published in Roaring Twenties: An Encore (2020) Being a historical costumer, I know that one of the hardest components to find is historical footwear. One can learn to sew to make the actual garb but not many of us are… Read More American Duchess: An Interview with Lauren Stowell
By Jodi Truglio Photos Courtesy of Unique Vintage Nestled in Burbank, California’s historical district of Magnolia Park lies Unique Vintage’s store front. From the outside the brick building may not look like much, but once you step inside you will soon come to realize that each piece of clothing featured in Unique Vintage’s store is… Read More A Unique Outlook on Fashion
By Jodi Truglio The Roaring Twenties represented a time of transformation for many Americans, notably for women whose roles drastically changed During World War I. Recruited to hold jobs left behind by men who had gone to war, About 25% of women by 1920 who were no longer content with staying home. As a result… Read More Spotted for the Decade: 1920’s in 2020
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