swingin’ seventies
the new muse for spring/summer fashion trends is definitely the Seventies. so watch for a variety of takes on flared jeans, hotpants, midi skirts, bright colors, peasant dresses, platform shoes, and my personal favorite – clogs. i was a teenager the first time these trends hit the streets so i have fond memories of boho-chic jeans paired with peasant blouses, safari inspired jackets and dresses, a-line skirts, dr. scholl sandals, and my first pair of overalls (i think i’m on round three of this trend.) what a decade for fashion inspiration! carly simon was definitely seventies chic with her faded blue jeans and floppy hat. and ali macgraw was into the groove with a cloche hat, hot pants and maxi coat. wait, don’t forget the boots. i’m a little more subdued today with my recreation of the boho-chic vibe i was so fond of forty years ago – a soft peach, pleated blouse and a pair of wide leg jeans. sandals go perfectly with this type of look, so i pulled my metallic wedges out of storage and instantly had vivid recollections of hunting down my first pair back in 1974 after Jane Fonda sported a pair of swoon worthy sandals. call me crazy, but the seventies vibe will always hold a special place in my heart, and closet.
labels: denim @bananarepublic; shirt @mango; sandals @bananarepublic; belt agnes B
Just discovered your blog. Love your style. I’m a blooger also. Defitiyly a woman of a certain age, 74 to be exact. Would love to know the products you use on your hair. Could you write abut that?
hi sandra,
so happy that you stumbled upon my blog. i checked out your page, and i have to say i’ll be following along your journey – what a life! thanks, for sharing.
i’ll be certain to include my hair regimen in an upcoming blog.
xxoo beth
You have so much to offer in terms of style and beauty. Love to hear about your beauty regime also. Thrilled to have found you.
sandra, you are such a sweetheart! thank you for your lovely comments. stay tuned for future posts as i start incorporating your ideas, a new segment to feature my one year anniversary april 1st, and other great suggestions from my readers!
You have a lot to offer. I bet you don’t realize hw uch.You probably take your sense of style etc. for granted. Want to know which color lipstick you wear, It looks great.
i think you are referring to the pink lipstick i’ve been wearing lately – revlon colorburst mattebalm #220 (the print is so tiny i can’t read the label name.)
I’ve noticed you carry great bags.Have youbeen collecting them?I can’t seem to conince myself to spend a fortune on a purse. What’s your method?
hi sandra,
i have a decent collection of bags that have been sourced through the years thanks to my husband! he has great taste, and has bought almost every single bag i own. he also knows i shy away from the more identifiable brand-names, so if i am carrying a chanel it isn’t obvious at first or even second glance. i do have to say that handbags are an investment, but if you pro-rate the cost over its lifespan it might be easier to untie the purse strings.
xxoo beth
I think SANDRA is STALKING YOU!She is a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN herself………I know her too!She told me about YOU!I actually guessed who you were cause I am following you on INSTAGRAM!I live across the BAY BRIDGE!SMALL world……………I have SUBSCRIBED!
so lucky my first stalker is as wonderful as sandra! and you’re right, she’s darn beautiful and talented to boot.
happy to be blog buddies as well as bay buddies, elizabeth. now that we’ve been properly introduced we will have to pencil in lunch sometime…
xxoo beth
I can’t believe that La Contessa knew Beth. I told La Contessa that you had great hair and style and she guessed it was you!