Fashion History Archives - Spirits of Fashion

Fashions of the Dickens Period: A Brief Look at 1830s and 1840s Styles

Hello Friends, Christmas is almost upon us, and I’m happy to have finished (not shopping or wrapping!) my newest fashion presentation, “Fashions of the Dickens Period.” Because I have the pleasure of giving monthly presentations to an assisted living community in Massachusetts, I needed to develop a holiday-related topic. I thought this one may be …

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THE SWINGIN’ SIXTIES – A Brief History of Mod Fashion

Fashion History / By Ren

Hello Friends, I hope that all of you had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Although I have many things for which to be thankful, I cannot help but be forever grateful to have found this passion of historic fashion and vintage styling! I never tire of learning about and discussing topics related to my work that I …

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The Revolution of a Shoe; The Mule and The Springolator

Fashion History, Vintage / By Guest Blogger

The 1950s were a very exciting time in fashion, especially for shoes! Designers were exploring and innovating with new concepts in function, style and materials. They also were feeling less constrained by the pious societal norms of what was proper and acceptable to wear in public. Showing a little leg or ankle in public was …

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A Walk into the Past -The History of Shoes

Fashion History, Vintage / By Guest Blogger

The creation of shoes began with the sole intention of practicality and has since grown into an industry of art as well as functionality. Since shoes first appeared many changes have occurred although most shoes share the same standard characteristics. From materials, to color, to design, shoes have evolved over thousands of years. Based on …

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The Fabulous Fifties

Fashion Era Lectures, Fashion History, Vintage Styling / By Ren

Hello Dear Friends! I'm afraid I haven't posted in quite awhile, due to an illness but there's nothing stopping me now! I'd like to resume my blog with a recap of a wonderful event I had the privilege of attending. On Saturday, May 6, the Dennis-Yarmouth Women's Group had a fundraiser, entitled "The Fabulous Fifties." …

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Victoria

Fashion History / By Ren

Hello All! It's been awhile, with the holidays and the chaos of the season, but I'm back on track! As many of you may agree, I adore the new series, Victoria, on PBS. Not only are the costumes and sets to die for, Jenna Coleman's interpretation of Victoria is charming. In 1837, when Queen Victoria …

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150 Years of Harper’s Bazaar

Fashion History / By Ren

Hello Friends! This will be a very short post, due to the craziness of holiday time, but I didn't want December to go by without one more post for the year. As a magazine lover since puberty, I want to acknowledge the amazing 150 year anniversary of Harper's Bazaar. The magazine itself contains a wonderful …

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Home Book of Beauty & Charm

Fashion History / By Ren

Hello Friends, I know this is a crazy busy time of year, and sometimes the last things we want to think about are good posture, good manners, and impeccable grooming. I came across a book this morning at Nostalgia, which was published in 1951. The book is entitiled: "Sally Young's Home Book of Beauty and …

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First Lady of Fashion

Fashion History / By Ren

Hello Friends, It’s been awhile since I last posted, but we’ve been quite busy getting ready to launch our Nostalgia Online Store which, I’m happy to say, has finally launched! You can check it out at www.nostalgiaprovidence.com. We also have a lovely new local website for Nostalgia at www.nostalgiaprov.com. There, you can see Spirits of …

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As Downton Abbey Leaves Us…

Fashion History / By author

Hello Dear Friends, This month I’m busy with many projects at our store, Nostalgia, and for my fashion events at libraries, senior centers, etc. With the final episode of Downton Abbey approaching, I have been presenting that theme at many venues. However, Cocktail, Culture: The Mad Men Era is still going strong, despite the fact …

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