Lady Edith's Hats #5 - Pretty In Blue And Green

Today, Lady Edith is donning a kerchief, actually, rather than an actual hat.

Still, it's a head covering, and quite a pretty vintage one, at that!

 I love the colors of the flowers and the pattern.

Lady Edith doesn't need to worry much about her hair getting mussed, but she is ready for a ride out of doors, whether it be in an open carriage or a convertible automobile.
Come on, springtime; we're ready for you!

Patterns From The Past: Simplicity 7394 - A Classic Chanel-Style Suit

Today's pattern from the past is Simplicity number 7394, a classic Coco Chanel-style suit.
This red mohair version trimmed in black happens to be my favorite among the variations I'm featuring in today's post:

Now THAT one truly makes a statement, in my opinion. Fabulous.
Here are three versions depicted on the front of the vintage pattern:

Make the skirt short or long; make the jacket with pockets or without - and in any fabric you choose.
It will look great no matter what you do, I think!
This one is terrific, also:

Match your blouse to the trim on the jacket - perfect:

 Trim the jacket with fringe and metallic buttons:

 Do that again, but make it in lavender with along skirt for a very elegant look:

 Or try it in black and white, with lace to dress it up this time, and wear it to your next evening soiree:

 Of course, it never hurts to add wonderful matching or contrasting  accessories such as a bag, belt, or jewelry to truly pull together a sensational ensemble!
Pattern front....

      ... and back:

(The suit versions pictured on the models here are from Family Circle magazine, a lovely article from 1976, which also featured a photo of the late, great Coco Chanel!)
You've seen nine variations here today.
How would YOU sew it up?

What's Penny Wearing? #151 Aprons!

Penny wanted to model some of the aprons I've found recently, so while it did take some time to dress her up and get photos, I did finally get it done!
This one is my favorite:

Vintage flower power at it's finest:

With a cute pocket, to boot...

This next one is awfully pretty, too, in bright red ..

... and it has a rather glorious pocket on the front, as well, in a Pennsylvania Dutch floral design:

Here's a cute one - with anthropomorphic kitchen utensils, rather a happy-looking lot, too, I might add:

And they want to know, "What's Cookin'?"

Here'a a simple one trimmed with yellow rick-rack:

I do love a nice floral print on a black background:

Here's one that seems rather nice for spring:

Gingham with a cross-stitched design in aqua and black:

And my last one is a great, utilitarian apron in a fabulous green paisley print:

I like the pockets in the front.

Yep, this one's a keeper; I'm going to use it.

I just need to fashion another tie for it, as one of them is missing.
I think I can handle that.
That's it for today  - and both Penny and I hope you enjoyed seeing "our" aprons!

Patterns From The Past: Simplicity 7456 A Cute Little Hand-Me-Down Dress & Shorts

Today's vintage pattern is Simplicity number 7456:

You could choose the dress alone, with or without pockets, or you could make the version with the epaulets at the shoulder, and the matching shorts to go underneath:

My sister Lori chose the latter version when she made this for herself back in 1967 or so.
 I'm sorry this photo, below is not a very good one - but I simply had to share it because she is wearing her dress!
The epaulets and pockets (and I think, maybe the shorts?) were a solid bright green, which matched the green in the adorable print fabric.
 That's me in the hat, and we are with our Mother.

I was delighted when Lori outgrew the cute outfit, because then it came to me!
And I am pretty sure I loved it as much as she did.
I mean, I remember wearing it until it simply didn't fit anymore, or it was falling apart - or maybe kind of both.
I even chose to wear it on class picture day, as you can see in my last photo, here:

And that talented little seamstress , whom I used to PAY to sew for me, because she could whip things up, while I seemed to spend agonizing hours at the sewing machine, making mistakes?
She happens to be celebrating a birthday today.
And I am headed over to see her, and my sister Tina, too!
Happy Birthday, Lori!!

What's Penny Wearing? #150 She's Dressed For National Wear Red Day!

Penny is sporting a vintage blouse and skirt of mine from the late 1970's or early 1980's.

She's wearing it in support of  National Wear Red Day.
(Click on it if you wish to read more....)

 I'm wearing red today, too.
The sequined heart pin I found earlier this week at a local thrift shop is a perfect addition - a heart for American Heart Month and the Go Red For Women campaign to help fund research on  women's cardiovascular health and raise their awareness of same.

It's just a simple outfit; Penny isn't feeling fancy today.

Speaking of heart health - I had an echocardiogram recently.
I've never had one before, so that was interesting.
I haven't heard anything yet about the results of it.
When your family has a history of heart "issues", and your doctor says you need a test, you go have a test.
My new heart pin goes very well with the one I already had, below - and that little red dress pin will be a nice addition to either one.
Take good care of your heart, everyone!

What's Penny Wearing? #149 Vintage "Campus Girl" Quilted Calico Bathrobe

I found the cutest vintage robe at Junkee in Reno, the last time Lori and I went up there to visit our friend Tamra.
We had such a great visit; we LOVE going up there to see her.
And I also got to meet her significant other Gordon, too, for the first time.
They have a lovely home, and she fixed us a wonderful dinner one night.
She also took us around to thrift shops - a favorite pastime, as you well know.
I always want to shop at Junkee, too - I know I'll find some cool vintage stuff in that fabulous shop.
Even though I am writing this very late, I wanted to say a very special thank you to Tamra and Gordon, from Lori and I, both!!
So - here's the vintage robe:

Quilted cotton, with lace trim on the collar and pockets...

Cute yellow buttons down the front:

The sweetest detail with a bow in the back.....

I'm virtually positive it's from the mid-to-late 1960's.

The label alone is one indication of date!
"Styled By Campus Girl, Inc."

Super-cute, totally "granny chic" ; hey - I'm a Granny and I'm cool with that!
And it even FITS me.

But I'm still trying to decide whether to keep it or sell it!

Vera Finds

So, I HAVE found some more vintage Vera Neumann things, I simply haven't had the time to post about them!
First up, we have a gorgeous set of yellow tulip sheets:

And the "Vera Collection by Burlington" label I'm always so tickled to see:

And another set of sheets:

And the label on those:

I had gone in to one of my favorite thrift shop and had found one of those sheets, above. One of my favorite gals who works at the store told me she was sure she'd seen another. Sure enough, she called me later to tell me she had found it, and would set it aside for me!
Thank you, Robin!
I found this one vintage vinyl place mat - it may be all alone, but it's fabulous:

A terry velour daisy bath towel:

And then one huge king-sized pillow case in the "Waterways" pattern:

And, again - the label:

I also found one scarf - this pretty striped number:

That's it for today - but I'll be back with more, and that's a promise!