We had lots of fun at Tiki Oasis — for me, mostly because I got to play dress up! I can’t help it — I blame Mad Men. I am suddenly all about the 1960s right now. I’ve decided I love eras with big crazy hair — 1770s-80s, 1870s, and suddenly the 1960s is fitting that bill. Plus, I’m having the fun of playing dress up without having to wear 10,000 pounds of clothes. I know! I’m sorry! It’ll pass!
Here’s the blouse and skirt I made from a vintage pattern and some fabulous rayon donated by Sewphisticate, who heard my plea for something non-cheesy/non-modern and just whipped this out of her stash… as well as the 1950s tropical sundress and bolero that I paid way too much money for — but was inordinately happy about — at the Art Deco Society vintage sale.
You look AMAZING in both of those outfits! That style of dress suits you so well!
Mad Men is seriously dangerous for one’s taste in fashion. And I haven’t even seen anything from the latest season! The fact that my boyfriend loves the show and its fashions as much as I do is also rather inspiring, I must say. I nearly picked up a tan plaid wool vintage suit at a thrift store for him today…. it’s a dangerous show! Sneaking in and influencing everything! But so cute! Now you just need some Seriously Voluminous Hair to match your charming dresses. 🙂