Monday, 25 April 2011

10 Things I Like About the 1950s

  
Alex Drake Vintage Collection
1. 1950s Full-skirt Dresses
Bejewelled Blue Dress is by Lilli Diamond of California


Image Vintage Shoes, by Caroline Cox
   2. Group of 'New Look' styled low-heeled pumps.
These shoes are wonderful all-rounders.  

 
Alex Drake Vintage Collection
3. 1950s American Swimsuit
Get splashin' in style!


Image Styleme.com
4. Cat eyewear.
When I was in high school, my friends
would tease me and say, 'hey you look like a 40-year old'.
Now they're the trend for 2011. How fabulous!




Hand-stripped by Alex Drake Vintage for 7 days!
5. Ercol sofa
Its classic, streamlined look will always be its strength.



6. Colourful fabrics
Bright is beautiful.


Image Wikipedia
7. Eames Lounge Chair
No home should be without one.


Alex Drake Vintage Collection
8. Tiki Bars
Get one now for the summer.
 And don't forget to stock-up on martini glasses.



Alex Drake Vintage Collection
9. Piquot Ware Tea & Coffee Set
I love its industrial look.



Image hooplanow.com
10. Rock and Roll
It was influential in shaping other music forms, 
dance styles, and even fashion. 
The heroes of rock and roll created trends through the images
of them that appeared in print and the then-nascent medium of television.



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Posted by Joy at 21:41
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18 comments:

  1. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]25 April 2011 at 22:32

    A post full of eye candy - thanks for this! I do love the 50s...think my husband would draw the line at a Tiki bar though

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  2. hippyatheart26 April 2011 at 08:07

    oh, I saw the Eames Lounge Chair in white last year at Liberty London - I absolutely love it!

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  3. Joy26 April 2011 at 08:22

    Ah! So did my husband. Until he stood behind the bar. :) j❤Y x

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  4. Joy26 April 2011 at 09:24

    @Viviane They're absolutely comfy. :) xx

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  5. Miss Pepper Vintage26 April 2011 at 21:34

    Ohh i am in love with that ercol sofa!!!
    x milla

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  6. Joy26 April 2011 at 21:40

    Thanks, Milla. It had a dark stain when I bought it. jx

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  7. The Cat Hag27 April 2011 at 02:40

    That blue dress is awesome, so classic and feminine. :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  8. gogendaz27 April 2011 at 03:47

    we have that Eames chair...is that an original Herman Miller? or an inspired one... golly Joy, I think the dresses look nice..

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  9. Joy27 April 2011 at 07:39

    @Addie Thanks! That's very kind. Love it too! :) joy x

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  10. Joy27 April 2011 at 08:26

    @gogendaz The photo is a file image from wiki. I don't think photo is of the original chair. So happy you have one!! - jx

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  11. From Broadway27 April 2011 at 22:32

    that dress is gorgeous!!

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  12. Joy28 April 2011 at 03:25

    @From Broadway Thanks very much! The waist is so tiny!! :)

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  13. Lorna28 April 2011 at 21:34

    I love the 1950s, the dress is lovely :)
    ~ Lorna

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  14. Joy28 April 2011 at 21:55

    Thanks Lorna!
    I like your blog by the way. Voted for Audrey of course :)
    joy xx

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  15. Lee Oliveira30 April 2011 at 13:23

    This blue vintage dress is fabulous.. love the silhouette
    Lee x

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  16. Joy30 April 2011 at 14:03

    Thanks Lee. The handmade beaded jewellry details are simply divine and I'm very surprised they're still intact. :) J xx

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  17. Unknown2 May 2011 at 20:15

    The blue dress is divine! I am following you - you can follow me at my brand new blog:
    www.styleindependent.com

    Much luv,
    Lydia

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  18. Joy2 May 2011 at 20:50

    Hi Lydia,
    Thanks! Following you now too. Hope you like IFB. - J x

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