It was such a long winter. One that began on March 13, 2020, and ended just the other day. I spent two springs, a summer, fall, and winter basically indoors. I wonder if I look younger than I would have had there not been a pandemic. I’ve missed the sun. Here are some beautiful pictures […]
1980s Rainbow Sweatshirt + Vests with Rainbow Pins
I’m in the process of haggling with a collector over a 35mm slide I want to purchase. It features a rare product used by Gen-Xers born between 1966-1974 and I want to add it to add to my collection of vernacular pictures of Generation X. The seller wants $9.99 for it and I only want […]
The Girl in the Preppy, Monogrammed Sweater
Monogrammed Sweater, Preppy Glory One of my favorite outfits in high school was a light pink wool crewneck sweater and a pair of rose-colored corduroys. The sweater was monogrammed with my initials, JRE; however, the E, for my maiden name, was in the center. The J and R appeared in smaller script on each side. […]
Dressed For Church: Gen X Kids vs. Baby Boomer Kids
These two photos provide a nice comparison and contrast between Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers as we all appeared when dressed for church. The first photo is an original 35 mm slide image that was taken in the 1950s. I recently purchased it and have no other information about it. The second picture is from the Oak Creek […]
Plastic Charm Necklace, Argyle: 6th Graders (b. 1973) Rock 80s Fashion
I’m now the proud owner of this awesome 35 mm slide featuring Gen-Xers in 1985 huddling in a 80s fashion mashup. That plastic charm necklace is superb! So, let’s go through these styles one by one. On the far right we have a splatter-paint dress donned by an obvious 3rd grader or possibly very short […]
Shabby Apple’s New Vintage Clothing Reflects Generations Past
Remember when women wore beautiful dresses? So, this post is for people who love vintage clothing and dresses from bygone eras. Think: Roaring 20s, Frolicking 40s, Fabulous 50s, Swinging 60s — even the Turbulent 30s. Think: Your mother’s coming of age and your grandmother’s generation. I’m so happy to have teamed up with Shabby Apple […]
80s Fashion: Prairie Dresses
Remembering Prairie Dresses “We are celebrating a very spartan (Little House On The Prairie-style) Christmas this year (everyone gets an orange, maybe a button). I am hoping that on the bright side it will make me remember, as Charlie Brown says, what Christmas is really all about.” (December 9, 2011) — From Heather Browne and […]