Sunday, 19 May 2013

Shoe of the Month: May


Russell & Bromley Country Life May 1947.

Has anyone ever seen a pair of these? I would willingly transfer to dentures for a pair...

Monday, 13 May 2013

Holiday Double Knitting Pattern

Nautical navy and white bolero and sun top from Everywoman magazine May 1954


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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Teamed for the Season 1953

Accessories for spring from Housewife magazine May 1953


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Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Inspiration: 1972

Whatever happened to 'Available in eight colours' ??

Which colours? I'd like to think a dark lime green was involved.


Jean Varon in Homes & Gardens October 1972

Friday, 26 April 2013

Blanes 1954

In Cotton and Nylon


Everywoman June 1954


Everywoman May 1954

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Shoe of the Month: April

Easy Goers by Selby, I'd take all of these if I could


Harper's Bazaar April 1953

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Twinset for Sunny Days Knitting Pattern 1958

The colour combinations for this set seem endless, go for nautical, tropical, pastel, acid. One of each.... Match them or reverse them.


Housewife magazine July 1958. Click for full instructions


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