
Originating in Syria and exported to Spain during the Moorish conquest in the early 700s AD, damascene is an artform that has literally been around for centuries. It was first started in Damascus, hence the name. Damascene jewelry is often handcrafted and depicts scen...
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The History of Italian Micro Mosaic Jewelry
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As we creep towards the hottest days of the year, our outfits are often the first thing to fall apart in the heat. We often trade our duds that make us feel and look good for ones that help us keep cool. We are here to stop that trade in it's tracks! Here are some fabrics t...
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The world of vintage fashion is a large and ungainly one with as many garments to go through as there are days in history. Overwhelming is a word that can describe how it feels to walk into even the smallest vintage shop to begin your hunt. How do you choose in the face of ...
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All you need to know about chapeau! When asked what some of...
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A brief overview of women's vintage lingerie types and styles over the decades including vintage slips, vintage nightgowns, vintage bras, vintage robes, and more styles of women's vintage lingerie.
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Fashion Through the Decades: An Exploration of Fashion from the 1920s-1970s Pre-pandemic, we worked with Sabrina Dunne Photography to capture how style has changed throughout the years. While fashion m...
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Hello Vintage Lovers. I'm Rebekka Adams, proprietor of Bloomers and Frocks. Dropping this blog post during the Covid-19 pandemic seems surreal. Many of us are on an emotional roller coasters, not...
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Fashion according to the classic elements. Here's a look at how to apply the elements to your vintage and modern wardrobe. Which element are you? Which of these do you vibe with? Most great looks have a combination of two or three elements. Here's...
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