I'm pausing the #vintagedecemberstyle to share this Air Force themed shirt I made and wore on my birthday. As I said in a previous post, my measurements are changing. It's been a good catalyst to delve into sewing knits! This is my second project with a knit (the first will be posted later), and I'm pretty pleased with it. This outfit is also a good example of a casual, vintage-inspired look that I wear often. I love vintage, but I also really love skinny jeans!
1940s Air Force Shirt
20 December 2017
I'm pausing the #vintagedecemberstyle to share this Air Force themed shirt I made and wore on my birthday. As I said in a previous post, my measurements are changing. It's been a good catalyst to delve into sewing knits! This is my second project with a knit (the first will be posted later), and I'm pretty pleased with it. This outfit is also a good example of a casual, vintage-inspired look that I wear often. I love vintage, but I also really love skinny jeans!
Winter Blues
17 December 2017
Today is my 26th birthday, and I'll be celebrating with my family with lunch and a Star Wars viewing! My father's birthday is tomorrow, and we're all gearing up our Christmas travel this week, so we're keeping it simple and celebrating together today.
1940s Poinsettia Dress - Simplicity 4900
11 December 2017
DIY Holiday Brooches {with Free Template!}
07 December 2017
There's nothing like a brooch to turn an everyday outfit into a holiday outfit! The simple addition of a themed brooch can turn a green dress into a Christmas dress or a navy suit into a festive Channukah ensemble!
How to Make a Vintage Skirt
05 December 2017
As we continue this month of holiday clothing, I've got a tutorial for you guys! One of the easiest way to add holiday style to your wardrobe is to make a skirt out of a fun novelty print. You can use holiday fabrics or even repurpose old tablecloths.
Red Gingham Wiggle Dress
02 December 2017
Although you guys know I tend toward 1930s and 40s styles, there are some items from other decades that I just really love, like 1950s suits and--today's feature--50s/60s spaghetti strap wiggle dresses!
#VINTAGEDECEMBERSTYLE
28 November 2017
I want to invite you to participate in a fun and easy style challenge for the month of December! Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday in December, share your themed outfits they've inspired!
1930s Sewing - Pictorial 8048
14 November 2017
This 1930s Art Deco goodness is a result of my first traced pattern trade! As silly as it sounds, although I've been sewing vintage for years, this was the first time I've ever traced and traded a pattern.
Veterans Day & Eagle Sweater
11 November 2017
Happy Veterans Day! In the US we're honoring the men and women that have served and who are currently serving in our armed forces. If that is any of you, thank you. You're an asset to our country.
Desert Nomad Dress
05 November 2017
1940s Blue Ruffle Dress
02 November 2017
5 Year Blogiversary
29 October 2017
This month is an AMAZING milestone for Flashback Summer! As of October 17, I have been blogging for five years. FIVE YEARS!
Most blogs don't last more than a year, and I'm honored to be celebrating my five year "blogiversary." I laugh now when I got back and look at my first post and, well, pretty much anything from that first year! How far I've come in knowledge, skill, and relationships.
It's been an honor getting to know many of you through this blog and sharing my life with you. While I have many changes coming up in my life, I hope that this blog will continue into this future. You guys have made it such a wonderful adventure, and I appreciate every comment, share, and like more than you know.
I've got some of my various "first posts" and "top posts" of all time below in case you guys would like to walk down memory road with me. :)
Love you guys!
Most blogs don't last more than a year, and I'm honored to be celebrating my five year "blogiversary." I laugh now when I got back and look at my first post and, well, pretty much anything from that first year! How far I've come in knowledge, skill, and relationships.
It's been an honor getting to know many of you through this blog and sharing my life with you. While I have many changes coming up in my life, I hope that this blog will continue into this future. You guys have made it such a wonderful adventure, and I appreciate every comment, share, and like more than you know.
I've got some of my various "first posts" and "top posts" of all time below in case you guys would like to walk down memory road with me. :)
Love you guys!
Stash-Busting Vintage Beret
19 October 2017
I'm on a constant search for hats that flatter my round face and short hair, and I finally decided to start making my own. I've found that a beret works well for both my hair and face shape as well as being a classic style that works for any decade. I decided to look through my patterns and stash to see what I could come up with for a low-budget topper.
Vintage Woman in a Modern World: Vintage & Image-Building
06 October 2017
The Wanderer
01 October 2017
Although it's supposed to be fall, it's still quite hot here in Missouri. I have yet to put away my summer clothes, and I was delighted to try out this new sleeveless dress I received from Happy Yellow Dress to a friend's baby shower in a park. The weather turned out to be just perfect, and this breezy cotton dress was super comfortable. Not to mention it accents my runner's/farmer's tan beautifully, haha!
Sunflower Abaya Refashion
12 September 2017
Although I lived in Sudan about seven years ago, I still have a few garments from there that I've kept. They're sentimental and remind me of one of the most adventurous, most learning-filled times in my life so far. They're also traditional garments worn by Muslim women in Sudan. A couple of the garments I own are tobe, and one of the others I'm sharing today is an abaya, a long robe.
Foray into the Fifties
25 August 2017
Today I have a rare jump into 1950s style! I don't often wear anything post-1940s, but this dress was so perfect in fit, style, and comfort that I had to add it to my closet. I saw it at a clothing swap, and it aligned wonderfully with the goals I have for my wardrobe: navy blue, easy to wear, flattering neckline, great fit. It actually fit without any alterations, a rare treat indeed! I also like that, although it's 1950s, the V neckline has a bit of a "V for victory" motif to me. I can definitely picture wearing my patriotic brooches with it in future stylings.
Casual Vintage Style for Chores & Lounging
04 August 2017
I decided a while ago that I need more house dresses in my life. While I have had slow progress toward that goal as life has gotten busy and my sewing has slowed down, I have finished this dress! I made it out of a bit of fabric someone gave me as well as some red cotton scraps from a blouse that is in process.
Lately... Fun Times & Outfits
10 July 2017
WHEW, I have been going at it pretty fast these last few weeks! At the end of June I went to Alabama for my husband's military officer training graduation, then I came home for a couple days.... And next I road tripped to northern California with a friend and visited for a week. I just got home last weekend, and I'm back to work this Monday.
Lavender Falls Farm
19 June 2017
Collaboration Outfit Fashion Photos
16 June 2017
4 Tips for Mixing Vintage & African Style with Ankara & Lace
13 June 2017
Our world is increasingly global, and we have the glorious opportunity to buy clothing from designers hailing from all over the world! Whereas our foremothers were relegated to buying such fashions only if they could afford to go to resorts and buy a vacation wardrobe inspired by local aesthetics, we now have the chance to incorporate the beauty of diverse designers into our own wardrobes at a single click! Today I'm partnering with Ankara and Lace, an African fabric subscription company, to help explore how to do this.
MAAM World War II Weekend
11 June 2017
I just had one of the most fun weekends ever! As my husband is away for a couple months at military training, I decided to treat myself to a trip to meet Emily Stringham (of Emily's Vintage Visions) and her husband at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend. Emily and I have been internet friends for a while (I think we started blogging around the same time), so it was very exciting to meet her in person!
Middle East Novelty Prints 2.0
In a previous post a loooong time ago, I highlighted some of my favorite Middle East/North Africa themed novelty prints that I had found across the internet. I thought it would be fun to do an update post, for since then I've acquired some of the prints on that list and some new ones popped up along the way!
PUG Petites - Jenny Skirt & Peasant Top
08 June 2017
I'm always glad when companies offer petite sizes. As a short person, I often find reproduction garments that fit in the bust, hips, and waist... but they're all in the wrong spots. The waist is below mine because the torso is cut too long for me, the apex of the hips are at mid-thigh because the skirt is so long. Busts fit but shoulders and necklines are too wide. These things are fixable, but it's often an involved process, and--honestly--not usually worth it to me to do on a reproduction item.
Enter PUG petites! I am pleased to show you a skirt from their petite line, the Petite Jenny skirt in Yellow Italian Landscape. I've paired it with the black peasant top. These are my first pieces from PUG, so I was intrigued to examine the quality and see if the sizing really worked for me. Admittedly, I'm also branching out for a silhouette that I haven't worn much... but I have to say I felt FABULOUS!
Controversial Post: Intercultural Repro Reviews
18 May 2017
1939 Wearing History Ensemble
17 May 2017
Tea for One
29 April 2017
So it's been a bit of a turbulent time for me as many changes are about to happen. I just found out yesterday that I'm being offered an officer's commission in the United States Air Force! I started the application process two years ago, and I am elated to begin this next chapter in my life. I don't have timelines or details quite yet as to how quickly I will go to training or any of that, but it will undoubtedly change many things in life!
Vintage Military Ball Outfit
28 April 2017
As some of you may have seen on Instagram, Jacob and I went to a military ball last week! As you may also have seen in Instagram... I posted about it on the blog Jacob and I co-author, Lead With the Left.
Easter Spring Dress 2017
17 April 2017
I'm finally posting about my dress I made for the Easter Spring Dress 2017 challenge! I learned about it on Akram's Ideas, and I decided to do something different and share a video about it with you guys. I'm not going to become a youtuber any time soon, but videos are definitely fun to make every once in a while! Since a lot of info is in the video, I've posted just a few pics to give you a view of my Easter look this year. If you have any other questions about the project, just comment below and I'll be glad to answer!
"Best Dressed" and First Runway Experience
12 April 2017
I was very privileged to have won a local "Best Dressed" award in our local 417 Magazine. As perks of being one of seven chosen, I was featured in the April issue of the magazine, and a full interview was included on the website. Such an honor, and I was proud to represent vintage fashion! (Picture credit)
Sundress Season - Advance 5627
03 April 2017
I've been slowly revamping my wardrobe, and my goal the last few months was to make items largely out of my stash fabrics. I don't have a HUGE stash, but it's definitely been motivating to use what I've got and go easy on the sewing budget in the meantime. It's also been good to get me out of my comfort zone. I have some fabrics, like the one I used for this dress, that aren't colors I typically wear or to which I am usually attracted.
Women's History Month Giveaway!
30 March 2017
This giveaway is now closed. Winners are announced below.
It's been lovely seeing the encouragement of women and their achievements this month, and I wanted to end with a "thank you, readers" giveaway! I've gathered items from a few small shops run by women and a few other pieces, and I think you guys will really love them!
I have two prizes available in this post, and another two prizes available at my Instagram profile! The giveaway closes April 7 at 12AM. Good luck!
Details and ways to enter are below:
(U.S. Residents Only) - collector cards c/o Persistent Sisters Shop
This giveaway has original art, makeup, a cute notebook, and an amazing collector series of cards featuring influential women from history!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
It's been lovely seeing the encouragement of women and their achievements this month, and I wanted to end with a "thank you, readers" giveaway! I've gathered items from a few small shops run by women and a few other pieces, and I think you guys will really love them!
I have two prizes available in this post, and another two prizes available at my Instagram profile! The giveaway closes April 7 at 12AM. Good luck!
Details and ways to enter are below:
(U.S. Residents Only) - collector cards c/o Persistent Sisters Shop
This giveaway has original art, makeup, a cute notebook, and an amazing collector series of cards featuring influential women from history!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
(Open to anyone) - pattern c/o CraftSubversive Shop
This pattern shows you how to make the felt patch above featuring our classic favorite, Rosie! This can be used as an ornament, wall hanging, or anything else you'd like to decorate with some 1940s empowerment.
Bedroom Refresh with Minted Art Prints
25 March 2017
"Jacob, you know what we should do? Rearrange the bedroom. We've lived here for a whole year and we've never changed it around."
"We haven't lived here a year."
"What? Of course we have. We moved in in... in..."
"We moved in here last October. It's been four months."
"ARE YOU SERIOUS? How is that possible?! It feels like forever!"
Santa Fe: Fashion Roundup & Shopping Tips
23 March 2017
I've rounded up some of my vacation outfits to share with you guys, along with some stuff I discovered to aid you in your shopping while there! I really loved getting to wear southwest-inspired vintage that looks a bit out of place in my home in Missouri. (Although that doesn't stop me from wearing them, make no mistake!) I also found a really great deal on this kid-sized Mexican tourist jacket, and I bought it special for the trip!
Santa Fe: T-Shirt from Memo Illustration
21 March 2017
So you might have seen in my last post the amazing t-shirt I was wearing, and I wanted to share a bit more about it because it was one of exactly two garments I had been saving specifically for my Santa Fe trip. (The other one is coming up soon!)
Santa Fe: Bandelier National Monument
I am excited to share this post on the Frijoles Canyon Cliff Dwellings in Bandelier National Monument, as it was one of my favorite spots we visited. Talk about idyllic southwest scenery and history! A blending of Native, thousand-year old cliff dwellings and more recent vintage history of quaint lodges and an adventurous female.
Santa Fe Travel Series
19 March 2017
What an amazing week I've had! I've been keeping it on the DL, but last week my family and I went to Santa Fe for spring break! It's the first time my parents, sister, my husband, and I have all been on the same continent for an official family vacation, so it was especially lovely.
The cool thing about the United States is that it's a big country, and there's a HUGE amount of things to see and do. We have a diverse history, an impressive range of natural settings... so it was a bit difficult to narrow it down. Even though I, of course, was raised largely in America, most Americans haven't seen all there is to see here. There's just so much!
My sister suggested we go to Santa Fe, New Mexico. None of us but her had ever really been to the southwest of the U.S. before, so we were up for trying something new! It was a FANTASTIC vacation, and I'll be highlighting some of the things we did, my desert-travel fashion, best places to visit, and tips in a series here on the blog. Today I'm starting with some of my top tips and advice if you ever venture down this way.
Interview with a Blog Husband
11 March 2017
"Is your husband into vintage, too?"
"What does your husband think of your clothing?"
"Does he like old stuff?"
I get a lot of questions about my husband's style and interests, so I thought I'd take a chance to interview him! Jacob takes most of the photos you see here on the blog when I'm not using a tripod, and I appreciate his help! So here's some insight from the man behind the camera:
Happy International Women's Day!
08 March 2017
Today is International Women's Day, and I want to celebrate by sharing some encouraging notes that I hope will help you feel strong and empowered today! I'll be doing some more posts throughout March for Women's Month, and I've even got an exciting giveaway coming up to celebrate. Stay tuned!
Lovely Lounging 2: Peach 1930s Gown
06 March 2017
This is a follow up to my first post featuring some of the lovely things in which I like to lounge about the house! Today I'm featuring this pale peach 1930s nightgown that I absolutely love. It was one of those rare items that fit me without any alteration when I got it! Truly magical! It's made of the softest, prettiest silk charmeuse. Basically I want to live swathed in silk.
Early 1920s Ensemble & Nataya Blouse
28 February 2017
1920s Tennis Dress from House of Recollections
20 February 2017
(For some reason my hair looked really red in these photos. It's not; I didn't dye it. I don't know what happened, haha!) |
While I absolutely love 1920s party dresses, I can't wear them every day! I do have to wear some more hardy, casual clothing for my daytime, regular-life activities. I was so pleased to discover the House of Recollections Etsy shop when I was searching for such pieces!
Art Deco Goodness from Revere Folie
15 February 2017
I love the power of accessories to take a look up a notch. When I discovered Revere Folie, a handmade and vintage-inspired accessories shop, I fell in love with the fun shapes and shininess!
Gatsbylady Isobel Petite Dress
13 February 2017
A 1920s beaded party dress is ALWAYS welcome in my closet. They're decadent, they're comfortable, they're fabulous. However, as a short person I've had trouble finding gowns that fit well. I usually have to alter the straps and make them shorter, and the shaping can be a bit off at times. Not so with this dress!
Pre-Tied Turban: Sarah's Doo-Wop Do
09 February 2017
Intercultural Vintage: Nassau's Mademoiselle dress
03 February 2017
What a mystery this dress is! Like, seriously, this garment is a mish-mosh of cultures from all over the world, and the more I have researched the crazier this mystery has become.
Lovely Lounging: 1930s Charmeuse Gown
01 February 2017
Iron Rangers from Red Wing
17 January 2017
I've been trying to take my vintage style in a more B.A., masculine route to match my changing life roles. I want things that pair vintage style with toughness and resilience. I've often found this combination in vintage motorcycle ladies, WW2 female war workers, female military personnel, and other boundary-pushing ladies of the past. However, most of them seemed to have worn their gear to death, because it's hard to find, and very few people are reproducing such styles. Enter Iron Ranger boots from Red Wing!
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