Fifth Avenue on safari

This pattern is elegant which belies the fabric choice on the main picture of this Givenchy pattern from 1970. (Is that couch material?) The drawn illustration reminds me of my other Star Trek themed post called, "Are you the New Empath?" Although, this pattern is little more Dr. Beverly Crusher. Rare designer patterns like this can be found here.

The Black Belles or Loretta Lynn back in the day wore

dresses like this                                  and this.

Jumpsuits, flightsuits, moonsuits, spacesuits...

The way out of the boring-off-the-rack clothing of today, where threads just start peeling the moment you clip the price tags from the knitwear you bought at the bullseye or max stores, is threading your mom's sewing machine to make a spectacular outfit from the past.  Here's a slew.

Everybody's waiting for the man with the bag

Family favorites to think about starting sooner than later. Why not give yourself a head start this year so you don't kick yourself later? These were found here.

Linen and leather

The department stores that lined the way to Stephansplatz each had a Trachtenmode section. Couldn't find so many more recently. Traditional dirndls and boiled wool jackets were no where in sight, but this pattern bridges the gap and can be found here.

Claes Oldenburg for you

For some of us, art and food are everywhere. Some food might be art, or at least for pensively resting on.  Food for thought like this was sold  here.

Are you the new empath?

 You can be, and don't need the holodeck to whip this up here.