Marilyn Jeane

11/19/2014

Dressing for winter: Do you know what's what?

1934 "You should have at least one dress with a square collar and one dress with a double collar this winter, just to show that you know what's what"

10/08/2013

I'm so excited about the vintage hair workshop at Dallas Pinup! This Thursday (the 10th) at 7p!
http://dallaspinup.com/blog/workshops/

Ladonna Stein, official hair & make-up artist of Dallas PinUp, knows the pin-up look like no one else! Learn her tips and tricks for achieving perfect pin-up hair & make-up at home with our new pin-up workshop series. Discover your inner pin-up in a friendly, all-female environment!

09/27/2013

Today's 1920's vocabulary lesson: It's berries!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/59-quick-slang-phrases-from-the-1920s-we-should-start-using-again/

37. Mrs. Grundy: an uptight or very straight-laced individual

09/04/2013

Into shabby chic? Have jewelry? Here's the perfect combo for you...Tada! Frame your jewelry like art!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/161704967/handmade-shabby-chic-8x10-crocheted?ref=shop_home_active

Frame your jewelry like art! I crocheted this piece from light pink 100% cotton. The crocheted scallops are backed with red fabric from a vintage

09/02/2013

This 408 page hat reference and history is on its way to me! So excited! Time to nerd out millinery-style. http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Hats-Bonnets-Collectors-1770-1970/dp/1574320289

For centuries the hat has reflected the mood of its wearer and the spirit of its time. Hats are the crowning glory, the pinnacle, the grand finale of an outfit. Through history, when times were good, a joyous hat was a triumphant banner - when times were desperate, a brave hat could raise spirits...

08/30/2013

Welcome to my new page! Take a look at the treasures in the shop. I just added a heap of new hats. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarilynJeane

08/29/2013