Borrowed Vintage Dress & Tiara from the Queen

For her wedding, Princess Beatrice wore a vintage Norman Hartnell dress on loan from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, according to a statement provided by Buckingham Palace on Saturday. 

The dress, crafted from beau de soie taffeta with organza sleeves and trimmed with duchess satin, was refit for the bride.

“We’re all connected by the things we love.”

She topped off the look with the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara — which Queen Elizabeth also wore on her own wedding day. Originally, the tiara was crafted in 1919 for Queen Mary by Garrard and Co. It was made from a diamond necklace gifted by Queen Victoria, according to the palace.  

The groom donned a morning suit for the occasion.

Louis Vuitton’s dreamy new Escale collection

In uncertain times, many of us dream of escape, perhaps to a far-away beach, where the sun shines and salt water laps softly against bare legs.

Such is the inspiration behind Louis Vuitton’s just-launched collection for spring, aptly named LV Escale, which translates to a stopover on a journey. The tie-dye printed goods (including ready-to-wear, accessories and swimwear) range from deep blue to warm pink colorways.

Photo by Jonathan Tambours; Prop Stylist: Prop Stylist: Miako Katoh.

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Riccardo Tisci Reveals New Burberry Logo and Monogram

Beyonce + Riccardo Tisci + Madonna

Making his first major move as creative director at Burberry, Riccardo Tisci has unveiled a new logo and monogram for the British heritage brand. The redesign comes ahead of Tisci's first runway show for Burberry this September during London Fashion Week.

The new creative director introduced a new look for the fashion house.

The new logo features a sleek and streamlined bold sans-serif text in all caps. Its new monogram, however, is an an interlocking 'TB' pattern—after the house's founder, Thomas Burberry—done in a red, honey-beige, and white color scheme. Both were designed in collaboration with Peter Saville, the graphic designer who also redesigned  Calvin Klein's new logo under Raf Simons last year.

90’s Accessory Throwback

Everyone Is Wearing '90s Snap Clip Barrettes Again

'90s hair is alive and well in 2018. On the Fall runways, the claw clip had a comeback at Alexander Wang, while the comb-headband was resurrected at Prabal Gurung. The latest throwback hair accessory starting to bubble up on Instagram, where all old trends boomerang, is the snap barrette (also called contour clip or snap clip). One look at the triangular hair pin will hit you with some major middle school nostalgia.

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Lacoste replaces crocodile logo with endangered species

Oh What Was: Stirrup Pants

We all know that fashion is cyclical and that most trends — even ones we’d thought had gasped their last breath — tend to return in one form or another.

While the thought of wearing stirrup pants may make you cringe, it’s time to give them a second chance. Today’s versions are sleeker and decidedly chicer. They play well with the massive athleisure trend as a sort of leggings version 2.0. But they’re also turning up in office-friendly styles that take inspiration from trousers. And unlike the 80s when stirrups were strictly worn inside shoes, fashion girls are opting to wear the straps on the outside as well.

Getty Images, Blugirl

in this photoStirrup pants – Mango. Shirt – H&M Men. Slingback pumps – Fendi. Watch – Rosefield.

PHOTO: STYLE DU MONDE

Wardrobe rebuilding

So you have made the decision to hop off the fast fashion train. You want to stop wasting your money on bargains and impulse buys and reserve your closet for high-quality garments that perfectly fit your style from now on. Great! But, what if your wardrobe needs a major overhaul and you can’t afford to buy all the clothes you need at once, especially if you want to avoid low-quality brands?

Oh What Was: Scrunchies

Heathers the movie & Broadway play

Think you can pull off a scrunchie today ? (Click below)  

10 Scrunchie Styles That Won't Make You Feel Stuck in the 90's

For her post-performance ensemble, Lizzo chose an '80s-tastic purple dress complete with massive, off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, a pleated circle skirt, and a wide V-neck. She basically looked like high school Josie from Never Been Kissed but fashion. What's an '80s-inspired ensemble without a scrunchie?

How to Wear Vintage Clothing

Old school Nokia

Nokia advert, taken from the July 2000 issue of i-D

Nokia advert, taken from the July 2000 issue of i-D

But seriously, How would you wear these pantalones (pants) ? 

( Fortuitous is my first )

Baby, it's Cold Outside

Winter Essentials :

Flattering  Outerwear + Balanced Layers underneath 

Alden Catalogue Page for furs embellished Winter coats.

December 1989. ‘Best to wear with get-down gear, You’ve be viewed with the warmest regards.

Coats On Top of It All Photo: Arthur Elgort
Models: Karen Alexander, Suzanne Lanza, Laetitia Firmin-Didot & Unknowns
Hair: Oribe
Makeup: Bobbi Brown

September 1977. ‘Reefers, steamers, trenches, wraps –the shapes to keep in mind when you look for a fall/ winter coat.’

80’s Fall / Winter Outfit

Winter look, Neue Mode, 1978

Which Fashion Era Do You Belong In?

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New life to the best of yesterday

  Thrifty Dreams came about ( finally, but we’ll get back to that) from my love of travel and finding stylish stuff along the way, pleasuring my never ending passion for both fashion and history. Fashion and history go hand in hand. It’s not just a daily expression of self, but can be viewed as a reflection of the times. 

London, England

Venice, Italy

The Louvre

Paris, France

Puerto Rico

  Just seeing how fashion evolves and even repeats itself  has always been fascinating to me. Specifically, vintage publications can be intriguing depictions of life as it was during different era’s as well as different lifestyles, fashion and cultures. 

  I get an immense amount of joy finding preloved vintage goodies, and continuing the life cycle of an otherwise forgotten piece of time. This site gives me a place to curate, chronicle and share my day to day findings and daily inspirations, while always recycling the love of carefully selected thrifty dreams because some things shouldn’t be forgotten.

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Thrifty Finds, & Past Times

1. ) Do you incorporate fashions of the past within your current wardrobe, do you want to?

2. ) How about getting lost in some present to past fashion trends? 

3. ) On your free time do you enjoy D.I.Y projects, and exploring new places?

4. ) Are you stylishly resourceful? Do you wanna be?

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