Junk Love: YSL

Today's post is a 1960s time capsule of groovy YSL gear, featuring our favorite new hat, this vintage wool plaid tam:

In our Etsy shop

It was a love-at-first-sight moment for sure, and if I didn't look ridiculous in hats, I would wear it at least every other day. And while I'm on the subject of YSL hat love....

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1stdibs

Of course, sometimes a girl needs a statement dress instead, like these from the Pop Art collection of 1966:

From Here

From Here

With some groovy raincoats to match:

From Here

I LOVE the colors of this scarf:

On Etsy

But here is the best Yves St. Laurent moment you'll ever have. Are you ready? Brace yourself, Bridget. I present to you...the super weird crochet cocoon wedding dress!

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It's Fashion Week!

On this rainy afternoon, I've been treating myself to a Sex and the City marathon, with the newest Vogue in my lap and Dior on my mind. The other Blackbird is soon to be listing our newest batch of scarves on Etsy, and since we are currently in the season called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I've decided to round up my favorite designer scarves on Etsy for those of us who are too financially challenged to fly to New York for a bit of shopping. Cue techno music and heavy traffic!

Silk Diane Von Furstenberg, Here

 

1970s silk Chanel, Here

1970s silk Courreges, Here

Polyester Schiaparelli, Here

 

1959 silk Christian Dior (designed by YSL), Here

Silk Emilio Pucci, Here

1974 silk Hermes, Here

And here are a couple from our shop!

1960s silk Gucci, Our Shop

1985 silk Yves St. Laurent, Our Shop

On the Radar -- Ahoy!

Aye, aye, Gene!

There are certain common themes we Blackbird girls are always drawn to -- and nautical is one of those.  Maybe it's because Gene Kelly just looked so gosh darn sexy as a sailor, or maybe we just love the classic color combo.  Whatever it is, if we see a sailboat, or a whale, or a stripe, or a polka dot, we're probably going to buy it.

However, from Michael Kors to Lacoste to Coach, this spring everyone else has jumped on the nautical bandwagon, keeping American sportswear very classic. Designers have flocked to the traditional red/white/navy, with accents of yellow or black.  Stripes, anchors, whales, and sailboats abound.  Rope and boat hardware also make appearances.

So, here's a round-up of some of my favorite finds -- maybe you'll find something you just have to have!

Lacoste, Pre-Fall 2013

Michael Kors, Spring 2013

Coach, Spring 2013

Land of Nod

From Cathy Davey on Etsy, available here.

From our shop!  Available here.

Vintage YSL cotton scarf, also from our shop.  Available here.