Liebster Blog Award!

 Thanks to Ivy over at Evie's Tea Room for pleasantly surprising us with the Liebster Blog award.  We've enjoyed reading her answers to the questions given to her by Harlow...

 

Finally here are our answers to the 11 great questions Ivy created.

 

*VERA*
 



How long have you embraced vintage and why?

I've always loved vintage, but didn't start wearing it till about three years ago... I decided to embrace being different because I felt like modern styles didn't match my personality .
 

Which famous person/historical figure would you have dinner with?

 Julia Child, she can make the dinner too!
 

Which famous person/historical figure would you go shopping with?

Twiggy, I love her hip 60's style!
 

If you wear red lipstick, which is kind is your favorite?

I haven't found a favorite yet. I usually just wear whatever is cheap and works.
 

What era inspires and intrigues you the most?

Most recently I feel like I've rediscovered 1920's! And I've always loved the 1960's,  I can look at 60's fashion photos for hours (as you can tell by my pinterest).
 

If you could live a second life as a different person, which time period would you live in?

The 1930's (without the depression), I would love an Art Deco home!
 

What is the strangest vintage item you own?

Um, I think probably my Farmers Insurance Guide
 

What are some great qualities you have?

Appreciation and honesty
 

What it your favorite material?

Good old cotton!
 

What is your favorite vintage name for a female?

Cora (it sounds like a tough girl name from the 40's)
 

What is your favorite vintage name for a male?

Bruce (like Bruce Wayne, I've always liked Batman)


*VIOLA*

How long have you embraced vintage and why?

I loved vintage ever since I was l little girl, but I didn't actually start wearing it until I was a teenager. It made me feel like myself and I enjoy exploring different styles.


Which famous person/historical figure would you like to have dinner with?

Norma Shearer...she resembles my grandmother


Which famous person/historical figure would you like to go shopping with?

Edith Head. She'll make me look amazing!


If you wear red lipstick, which kind is your favorite?

I love wearing true reds and orange reds. But I haven't found one that doesn't turn pinkish on me  yet.

What era inspires you and intrigues you the most?

This is hard...Victorian has always fascinated me, but I can always find inspiration in the 1960s
 

If you could live life as a second person, which time period would you live in?

The 1940s

What is the strangest vintage item you own?

A vintage silver crumb sweeper

What are some great qualities you have?

I am a very patient person and I love to learn.

What is your favorite material?

Corduroy or Brocade

What is your favorite vintage name for a female?

Veronica

What is your favorite vintage name for a male?

Jeff


*VIVIAN*

How long have you embraced vintage and why?

Growing up watching old movies and musicals, I naturally gravitated towards those styles. It didn't become a part of my wardrobe until about 2009. I've always admired the way people of past decades dressed and felt that it matched my personality best.

Which famous person/historical figure would you like to have dinner with?

Judy Holiday...she will keep me entertained

Which famous person/historical figure would you like to go shopping with?

Esther Williams....bathing suit shopping!

If you wear red lipstick, which kind is your favorite?

My current go to is Merlot by Clinique

What era inspires you and intrigues you the most?

I cant pick just one, I'd say the 50's and 70's

If you could live life as a second person, which time period would you live in?

the 1950's...

What is the strangest vintage item you own?

1960's Sew-In sweat guards, unused and still in their original package ...lol!

What are some great qualities you have?

resourceful, perseverance

What is your favorite material?

silk & suiting...

What is your favorite vintage name for a female?

Ginger (like Ginger Rogers)

What is your favorite vintage name for a male?

Victor
 

Now its time to pick the five additional blogs to receive this award; being new to the blogger world this was a very difficult decision!

Women Then
Vintage Lovin' Gal
Blue Ginger Doll
Between Me, You and the Gate Post
Like Johnny and June

Congrats everyone!!

If you are given the award:

1. Link and follow the blogger who awarded you.

2. Blog about the award.

3. Give the award to 5 other bloggers, preferably with less than 200 followers.

4. Answer the 11 questions we ask and give 11 of your own to the bloggers you award

Here are our Questions:

 

1. Why did you decide to create a blog?

 

2. Do you have any friends who share the same passion for vintage?

 

3. What decade first drew you into dressing vintage?

 

4. Before you embraced vintage what was your style?

 

5. Besides wearing vintage styled clothes do you also watch old movies and listen to vintage music? If so what is your favorite movie and artist/genre?

 

6. What is the oddest vintage recipe you've tried, want to try, or seen someone else try?

 

7. What is your favorite place to shop for vintage inspired or authentic vintage clothes?

 

8. What has been your most exciting find?

 

9. What is your favorite vintage hair style? (Either describe it or insert a picture).

 

10. If your life was adapted into a vintage movie, what actor would you want to play you?

 

11. Do you use vintage terminology and/or slang?

 

Happy blogging!

--Viv, Viola, Vera