Vera's Mod Mondays- GoGo Green

Woo! This is the third Mod Monday! There was a glitch and this wasn't posted yesterday--oh well. Besides that, it's very nice to be back on track with blogging lately, I hope everyone is enjoy it as well.

What is really cool to me about the mod side of the 1960's is the extremely simple lines of dresses.  Basic A-lines and streamlined shifts composed the hip scene. Instead of intricately-made clothes, impact was created with bold prints, colors, accessories and make up. 

 

 

...Modeling also took a bit of a turn. New methods of posing were more rigid and "unflattering" intended to elongate the thin young model. Making everything bold, young and fresh was the mode-completely opposite of the trends that existed 10 years prior.       

 

Viola and I had fun messing around with poses

 

 I've found that it's really quite simple to create a "mod" look with modern clothes, all you need to focus on is the lines of the garment and the accessories. Like with anything the first step is knowing what you are looking for. I think the best way to get a really accurate mod look is to look at photos from the decade to draw your inspiration. Simple lines, shifts and A-line shapes skirts and dress achieve the look, either in a classic bold color or a large geometric pattern. Flat boots are always a stellar option but flats also work too!  

 



 

 

 

dress: JCPenney's boots: JCPenney's bracelet: Estate Sale sunglasses: 99 cent Only Store

 

Have a great week & thanks for reading!

 

Sincerely, Vera



Vera's Mod Mondays- Baby in Blue

Hey there!

With the start of our 2nd blogging year we thought it would be fun to mix things up and start a new series-Vera's Mod Mondays. The 1960's is one of my all time fav decades, its full of fun styles and color! On Mondays we will highlight the mod side of the 60's, showing what makes that decade special! 

 

 

 

Dress: made by Viola, Tights: Nordstrom Rack, Shoes: Payless, Sunnies: 99cent Store

 

 

 

 

THE TRENDS TO TRY:  

 

 

 

 

 

 It would be really cool to see

your mod looks too-- in the future we all can have a part. Have a MOD week!!

Sincerely, Vera

Outfit Post--(Almost) Springtime Navy & Gold

Hello! With the purchase of our new camera, taking photos isn't such a hassle anymore. I wore this outfit a few days ago. Every time I want to wear navy, I hit a roadblock when trying to pair it with other colors. As much as I love the color's versatility, I can't seem to create outfits based on it. However, I'm determined to give it a try, so here it goes...

 

I played around with some coloring affects to make it look more vintage-y

 

 

P.S. I'm on the lookout for some navy shoes--I can't wear Viv's every time I need navy shoes!
 



Blouse--vintage from a friend

Skirt--?? had it for years

Sweater-- JCPenny's

Belt--vintage, thrift store find
Shoes-- Overstock (Viv's)

Earrings--from a friend
Sunglasses--Giant Vintage

 

 

 

Skirt twirl attempt....

What are some of your favorite navy combinations?

 

--Viola

An Outfit from the 40's

Although I love the 60's groovy scene, my love for the 40's has never diminished! This is my first authentic 1940s dress. We used Vintage Vogue 2787.

 

 

When working with the pattern, I made a few slight modifications. The gathering on the shoulder was a little excessive and I had to trim the piece to make it less bulky. I believe the pattern requires shoulder pads so I also made the shoulders narrower.

 



 

 

I also shortened the hem to a more flattering length for me which is right under the knee. I really like this length because it makes your legs look longer with out showing your knee.

 



 

Dress: made by me

Gloves: Thrifted

Bag: Gift from Estate Sale

(Viv's) Shoes: Natural Comfort (Overstock)

 

Thanks for reading!

 

--Viola

 



Outfit Post- An Autumn School Day

Its so nice to have some weather that isn't blazing hot or ice cold. With the weather beconming quite mild, it was a perfect time to take photos for this fall outfit. School has been officially in session for a little over two months now. I thought it would be fun to dress the part. We will be expecting some weather in the 90's soon! No autumn or winter clothes will be needed here, we took these photos for this fall outfit in the nick of time!


Reading intently on a park bench...



Pitfalls in English



 Accompanied with some vintage educational subject books, with my two french braids and penny loafers I thought I looked quite appropriate for school.



Time for an English lesson!

Sweater: JcPenney

Skirt: thrifted

Belt: thrifted

Knee Highs: Target

Shoes: Lands End (JcPenney)

Bag: Goodwill (in Arizona)

Books: Estate Sale

Glasses: Ray Bans (Lens Crafters)



Scuffed from recess...


Sincerely, Vera

P.S. We are going to have some hair tutorials soon, so stay tuned!

Sewing Creation-Mod Cloth Inspired Dress

I recently attended my friends French Café inspired anniversary party. The attire was mademoiselles in red and messieurs in black. I wanted something cute but still appropriate for the occasion. I thought of just buying a dress but it had to be red or least practically red. I found a bunch of cute and adorable dresses but every option I found just wasn’t red. Then I saw Can Hardly Kate Dress on Mod Cloth, I said to myself.....

“This is the dress I want, but I need it in Red!” 

Can Hardly Kate Dress From Mod Cloth



I figured I had to have a basic pattern like this in my pattern cabinet. Well it turns out we didn't own anything this basic. So I did the next best thing combined two patterns; I used Butterick 5209 for the skirt and McCall's 9279 View C for the bodice (drew in the V-neck).

 

After figuring out my pattern dilemma, I went to my favorite fabric store, Michael Levine's, where I knew I would find fabric I would like. With my inspiration dress picture in hand and looking in the novelty section, I found this really cute red 50's reminiscent geometric pattern. I purchased black fabric with raised grain lines that complimented red fabric, when paired together.

I really liked the way it turned out. Since I changed the skirt pattern piece multiple times after I bought the fabric, I realized that the 2 yards of my 45’’ fabric wasn’t wide enough to accommodate my curved circle like skirt look in inspiration dress. So for the future when working with 45'' I would buy enough yardage to fold it in half to ensure my curve wouldn’t be cut off at the ends.

The Result!

Dress: made by me

Belt: Thrifited

Necklace: Thrifted

Shoes: Sofft

Sunglasses: Giant Vintage (Tops)

Happy sewing!

Always, Viv

Outfit Post-Looking Like June in Blue

A friend of mine found this beautiful blue dress at a thrift store. It's one of those dresses that every woman should have in their closet. Not only can you dress it up or down, it is flattering on most figures. This dress reminds me of June Cleaver with the classic fitted waist and full skirt. Who can forget Mrs. Cleaver in Leave it to Beaver? She always wore classic outfits when at home, leaving for the store or going out to dinner.

Like Mrs. Cleaver, this dress has buttons down the front with a nice sheen to the fabric that adds texture. It has a box pleat in the back and is complete with pockets.  A simple way to accessorize this dress: add a black belt, some flower earrings, black shoes, and a watch-so you’re never running late.

Dress – Gift (thrifted)

Shoes – Strictly Comfort JCPenney

Earrings – Grandmothers

Sunglasses- GiantVintage.com

Watch – Gift from Spain

Always,
Viv

Swiss Dot Summer

My creation:
60s inspired summer dress in floral Swiss Dot fabric

Swiss Dot  is a lightweight cotton fabric mostly used for women's clothes. It is a great choice for breezy summer dresses especially while the weather is still hot! Summer is not officially over until September 22nd!

Quick Facts:

• Also known as Dotted Swiss
• First made in Switzerland in 1750.
• It can be dated by it's dots! (ie. size, arrangement, & application)
• Used also in bedspreads, curtains, wedding apparel, and baby clothes

 Dress: Made by Me
 Handbag: a Gift
Shoes: Payless
Sunglasses: Giant Vintage
Earrings: My grandmother's

--Viola

First Outfit Post! Pretty in Blue

 It was such a nice day on Wednesday that we had to go take some pictures! This light blue dress is very comfortable and looks nice paired with a belt, flats, shades and structured handbag. I picked red and black but almost any colors would work!  

  I really like this house, its very cute!

We took time to stop and smell the roses.

Belt: thrifted

Bag: thrifted

Shoes: Ross

Nail Polish: Revlon Fire

Petticoat: Aaardvark Odd Ark

Dress: made by me McCall's 9279 (1968)

Sunglasses: 99cents Only Store

-- Sincerely,Vera