Cannes 1960's

All these spring collections I've been looking at lately at H&M and related shops seemed so maritime and relaxing to me, with their blues and reds and stripes and dots, that they made me think of the Cote d'Azur back in the days. Of Cannes and 1960's french movie stars like Brigitte Bardot, Jean Seberg and others. I did make a quick search on the internet for some inspirational pics and they make we want to buy a full skirt 60's dress and skinny pants and striped sweaters now. I also would like to watch A Bout De Souffle now, which I haven' seen before.

pictures via life.com, If it's hip, it's here, The First Post, My French Obsession

Cake

We went for coffee and cake to my parents' house today. I made brioche, which was actually really good, although I had never made it before. My mom didn't like my dress too much, she said it is too grandma-ish, but I like granny things. I can't help it.

Vintage 1960's wool dress: thrifted
Tights: H&M
Vintage Boots: fleamarket

Mad Men

So now that summer is almost officially over, the meteorological summer that is, I might as well do a little fall inspirational post. I haven't quite bothered with fall fashion until now, as summer came so late this year and I was still happy having it around and didn't really want to think about colder wheather.
Anyway, my favourite TV series Mad Men started two weeks ago with its third season. As always I don't like it alone for its plot and wittyness and but also for the beautiful clothes.
So I did a little search on Etsy looking for Mad Men inspired dresses from the 1960's, mostly plaid ones. I must admit, Etsy did that too, but these were mostly sold out, so I looked up some new ones instead. These were the ones I liked the most:



honeybeevintage and SmallEarthVintage



Reneesance and oldage



KandiSue and TheBohemianGoddess

Vintage Swimsuits

Lately I was all obsessed with going swimming and looking at vintage beachwear and old holiday postcards. I think it was because of the heatwave we were going through. If I had some extra cash on my hands right now, I'd definitely spend it for a 1960's bikini. But I don't and fall is around the corner also, so I wouldn't get a chance to wear it this year anyway. So I leave you with some nice pictures I stole from the flickr groups Retro Beach and Vintage Beach, River, and Swimming Pool Postcards. If you like vintage beachwear you should definitely check it out. You might also like to have a look into my Etsy shop, as I found some old deadstock bikini bottoms from the 1960's just recently and I listed them there.

all pictures via Retro Beach and Vintage Beach, River, and Swimming Pool Postcards.