My Vintage Tea Party
Ramblings and Reviews From a Lover of Tea and All Things Vintage
Good afternoon, readers! Just yesterday I was brainstorming about ideas for my next post, so I decided to ask my (very few but much appreciated) followers what they would like to see me write about. My first suggestion was to share some of my favorite vintage fashion and lifestyle blogs that I love to read in my spare time. So, I have decided to share four of them-- two of which make me realize how inferior my blog is in terms of the vintage outfit posts, but everyone has to start somewhere, right...? If only my hair-fixing skills were halfway decent, then I'd be getting somewhere!
Anyway, here we go (in no particular order)! 1. Chronically Vintage http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/ This blog is kept up by a beautiful lady by the name of Jessica, who lives in Canada. She posts pictures of her stunning vintage outfits and various other bits of inspiration for those of us who want to live and breathe vintage. What really resonated with me is the fact that she suffers from chronic illness (which gave her inspiration for her blog title) and still manages to look absolutely flawless. As many of you know, I have my fair share of "invisible illnesses" such as arthritis and a whole list of digestive disorders and it is beyond inspiring to see someone going through some of the same things while embracing the vintage lifestyle. Unfortunately, Jessica recently lost her home and all of her belongings in a house fire so do consider adding her to your prayer list or reaching out to her via her blog to offer love and emotional support. 2. Junebugs and Georgia Peaches http://junebugsandgeorgiapeaches.blogspot.com/ This blog is run by two ladies, Amanda and Katie, who I find very inspirational in terms of their fashion sense. Any time they blog about their outfits, they always include where they bought each item-- very helpful to those of us who are always on the lookout for lovely things to add to our closet. Speaking of which, one fun feature of the blog is "Friday Favorites": posts where Amanda and Katie share beautiful clothing, accessories, etc. that caught their attention on online stores. It can be dangerous if you love online window shopping as much as I do, but I try my best to resist spending too much money and it's still fun just to look. 3. Glamour Daze http://glamourdaze.com/ This blog is a goldmine! It is not centered around one particular person or persons, but it has seemingly infinite posts on vintage fashion, hair, and makeup organized by decade (1900-1960s). As a fashion history enthusiast, I could spend hours and hours on this blog since it is appropriate for research as well (they call it a vintage fashion and beauty archive). My favorite part of this blog is that they also run a Youtube channel where they post archival footage of everything from mid-century fashion shows to 1940s beauty tutorials! If you are really interested in reading about fashion history and getting inspiration from the past, this blog is for you! 4. Besame Cosmetics https://besamecosmetics.com/blogs/blog This a blog run by the cosmetics company, Besame Cosmetics. Now, I have mentioned before that I am not a huge makeup fan and do not wear it on a daily basis. However, Besame is my absolute favorite cosmetics company; and if any makeup line can make me want to go through the trouble of applying mascara and lipstick, Besame can. They are the only company that I know of that exclusively produces makeup in vintage inspired packaging and creates replicas of products used from the 1910s to the late 1960s. For instance, one of their most popular products is their 1920s cake mascara; a water-activated mascara that comes in a solid block like what was used before the kinds of mascara we know of today. Everything from their lipstick and rouge shades to their powders and perfumes faithfully captures the glamorous feel of vintage makeup. Using it is fun and makes me feel like a golden age Hollywood star! Their blog talks about the historical inspiration behind their products, features users of their makeup, and includes posts on the history of certain cosmetics such as the old classic: red lipstick. Be careful though, it might make you want throw out all of your modern makeup and fill your vanity with Besame! Thank you for reading, and I hope you found some inspiration in these blogs!
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