Wednesday, January 13, 2010

My Vintage Vogue



A while ago my friend Imogen shared one of her favorite websites, My Vintage Vogue, on her blog.

It has quickly become one of my favorite websites. It is basically a huge collection of vintage fashion photos and illustrations.

Sometimes when I'm feeling sad or bored, I will head over to this site and lose myself in the glamorous furs, jewels, and hats of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s.

This week has been one of those times. Work has been an astonishingly dreary place to be these days. I will blog more about that later.

But for now I want to dive straight into a world that no longer exists, or perhaps never did.

I want to be in a world where cocktails are served before dinner, extravagant hats are admired on the streets, and every real lady carries a satin handkerchief which matches her pumps.

I want life to be glamorous.

Is that too much to ask?













All photos courtesy of My Vintage Vogue.

PS. I got my laptop fixed! Yay!
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51 comments:

  1. LeiaJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Wow, gorgeous pictures! I want life to be fabulous, too. I don't think it's too much to ask at ALL! :P

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  2. KPJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    these images are so stunning xo

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  3. Line&TrineJanuary 13, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Really nice pictures! and a fine blog. Do now follow you, have a look at our blog, if you want to (:
    -Trine

    www.loosebraids.blogspot.com

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  4. Couture CarrieJanuary 13, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Such gorgeous pics!
    Will definitely check out the site!

    xoxox,
    CC

    P.S. About your laptop ~ yay!!

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  5. Paul WynnJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I don't know what it is but these women have like a strong confidence in them. If you were to take the hat away it wouldn't be as strong but the hat definitely makes them come alive.

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  6. LeahJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Fabulous images... I'll go visit that site. It's really amazing how those women dressed before. I wish we can be as elegant as they were during those times.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    ohhh we all need some glamour in our lives!

    Missy
    For all things fashion:
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  8. Haute WorldJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Oh, these are very glamorous! So beatufiul! Even Paris isn't as chic as it used to be back in the day it seems. I wish people would still take the time to get dressed up, no matter what the occasion. Even Hollywood has lost so much of the old-school glamour it used to have...

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  9. ElaJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Sometimes I do think that I was born at the wrong time. But then again, maybe not.
    Yay for getting it fixed!!!
    Hang in there honey, work is only work, try not to let it get you too down. Hope your week gets better :)
    xoxo

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  10. Tights LoverJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Great photos. I love everything vintage. I'm going to have to check this out!!

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  11. Connie @ SogniESorrisiJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    What wonderful photos. Thanks for the website rec.

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  12. SabinePsynopsisJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I bet you are glamorous, so that's a good start... Loving the covers. Sabine x

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  13. SherinJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Wow, it sounds like an amazing website! I'm heading over right now.

    Yay about getting yuor laptop fixed.

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  14. DamselsJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    those are lovely pictures .. but please do share about drearinesss. .this may seem odd but my favorite posts of yours is when you tell us about whats going on with your days .

    i find myself feeeling like a sort online blogging friend wondering what is happening at your job and at home .

    hope you are having a better week than i am at least!

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  15. starbrainedJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Wow these pictures are gorgeous. I want life to be glamorous too. :(

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  16. Jaime @ laviejaimeJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    ohhh I must go visit this site... every one needs glamour in their life some how!

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  17. JasonJanuary 13, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Going to add your link now. Take care!

    Jason
    TheWISDOMWALL.com

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    great photos.

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  19. MYCLOSETGARDENJanuary 13, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    congrats on fixing the laptop. I'm with ya, I would love to live a glamorous life. The pictures are gorgeous. I just want to dream now :)

    http://inbugsdrawers.blogspot.com

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  20. Teach.Workout.LoveJanuary 13, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    omgthose are so awesome!!!!!!!!

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  21. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    My Vintage Vogue???? I've never heard of this. Ohh afer I comment I'm going to check it out. Oh dear I can't imagine the news right now. I hope your week has some ray of sunshine. I wish I could live in a glamourous world too.

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  22. H A N N A H . M A Y . R O S E . †January 13, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    wow, STUNNING pictures. so beautiful & classic :)

    ♥ Hannah

    ((LONDON--ROSE.BLOGSPOT.COM))

    xx

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  23. valncamiJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Fabulous site love the pictures and inspiration.I now have the site bookmarked.

    xx
    Valerie

    abutterflybyday.blogspot.com

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  24. Cafe FashionistaJanuary 13, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Ohmigosh I'm in love. Vintage magazines are always an inspiration! And life being glamorous is never too much to ask!! :)

    By the way, so glad your laptop is finally fixed!! :)

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  25. NinaJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Jennifer! You are as glamorous as all the vintage magazines put together. Seriously!

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  26. C.January 14, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    this website is amazing!!! I wish life was this glamorous too

    xo, C.
    http://owl-wings.blogspot.com

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  27. KellieJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    These are all so pretty! Can I move back in time, please?! :D

    http://playingdressupwithkellie.blogspot.com/

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  28. www.janetteria.comJanuary 14, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Just amazing!

    P.S.: ♥Please don't forget to join the Miss C. Alexandria giveaway!♥

    Good luck!


    X♥X♥

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  29. SydnieJanuary 14, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Oh my gosh, I've been looking for a site just like this! However, I don't know whether to thank you or curse you; now I'm going to be on the computer much more! Just kidding ... of course I thank you!

    Sydnie
    www.takemeouttotherunway.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Oh girl! I want to live in that world too. Silly big feathers in my hair, ooh!

    xoox

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  31. MJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    What an awesome website! Thanks hun for sharing the link! xoxox

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  32. Rachel @ The Haute NotesJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh how I would love for life to be glamorous! Wouldn't that be perfect?
    And I'm loving all of these photos! I'll be sure to check out the website. It sounds fantastic.

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  33. daisychainJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    thanks for sharing this amazing site girly,

    and hurrah for fixed computers!

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  34. LiyaJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    vintage is just BETTER
    and yay for the laptop!!! i totally sympathize haha

    myglitteringcreation.blogspot.com

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  35. Phie PrestonJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Stunning pics! I think I was born in the wrong decade, they were just so glamorous! I hope you can check out The Fashion Smoke and follow us too :)

    http://thefashionsmoke.com

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  36. Phie PrestonJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    p.s. I'm following you now on bloglovin :)

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  37. Amber Lucas A Mused BlogJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I these are lovely. The era of Edna Chase was certainly one of glamor and absolute beauty!

    Amber

    ambersmouthwash

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  38. AimeeJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    wow beautiful pictures!
    xo

    fashionicing.blogspot.com

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  39. The Trendy FashionistaJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I lvoe these pictures. Especially the thrid one. Thanks for your lovely comment. I'm adding your blog to my blog list. :)

    -The Trendy Fashionista
    http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  40. AngelaJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Amazing photos. xo

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  41. cupcake♥trashJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    absolutely beautiful photos.

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  42. SaraJanuary 14, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    I was just thinking about that earlier today! That I was born 50 years too late...

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    GORGEOUS
    totally loving it
    thanks for sharing as always
    i really love your blog, keep it up!

    -cma
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

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  44. TonyJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Jen, I totally agree with you. I'm all for the glamourous days of the past, especially women wearing hats. Man, that really turns my...anyway, digressing. While my tastes in vintage ads tend to focus on cars, sports, appliances and more MANLY things, I find myself simalarily longing for, and wanting to get lost in a simpler time. The fashion ads of yesteryear seem to have a timeless quality, and a certain something that is definitely missing from anything around today. While I'm no fashionista, I'll be sure to check the site out.

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  45. SophiaJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    I checked out the website and it is really cool! Being glamorous is not too much to ask for. You should feel glamorous already!

    P.S. Thanks so much for your comment! I used to like The Land Before Time too.

    Sophia
    Check out my blog!
    http://apoetscircus.blogspot.com/

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  46. Julie @ ROJ RunningJanuary 15, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    That type of art/style/photo/era is like my absolute fav!

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  47. ImogenJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    I'm so pleased that I introducted you to my vintage vogue. I love the selection of pictures you chose especially the second picture. I can easily escape into the glamour of my vintage vogue too.

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  48. Sierra January 16, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Yay for a fixed laptop and I love vintage Vogue pictures, all so pretty!

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  49. MFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    I'm coming back here for more! Or actually for some mascara advice. For volume, I like the Sephora generic brand as well as Maybelline Define-A-Lash, which works pretty well for being a cheap brand. Make sure to get the pink bottle, NOT the green one... the green is for length and the pink is for volume. XO

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  50. em.me.maFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    pretty b&W:)

    www.yellowscarff.blogspot.com

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