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Dressed to Impress

Brittany — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:08:29 +0000

Cool Best Friends

Brittany — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:55:09 +0000

Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe.

The Cadillac Woman

Brittany — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:24:34 +0000

Vogue Nov 1972

Now you Know

Ashleigh — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:28:36 +0000

Beware: “In no time short hair can look like sunburned straw.”

Pretty Poufs, Braided Buns, and Merry Muffs

Brittany — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:55:21 +0000

“Call them what you will – pretty poufs, braided buns, merry muffs — these coif-accessories provide a plus for your hairdo. Ask your hairstylist to show you a little hairpiece magic.”
Modern Salon Styles 1972, Published by Modern Beauty Shop Magazine Chicago, IL

She’s Got Legs, Playboy July 1975

Brittany — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:14:15 +0000

Less safe for work after the jump…

The Cockettes

Brittany — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:11:42 +0000

Stills from the glittertastic documentary The Cockettes by David Weissman and Bill Weber. The performance group/acid heads depicted were drugged out, hippie drag queens swathed in glitter, crinoline, hoop skirts, and colored lace. Any fan of vintage and dressing up can’t help but be inspired by these images. There are many more after the jump.

Thamesmead, Riverside School, 76-78

Brittany — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:19:21 +0000

I happened upon these amazing photographs on Flickr. They we taken by a school teacher who is (unnecessarily) modest about her talents as a photographer. There are over three hundred images in the captivating series, so take some time to sit down and enjoy. I’ve posted a few favorites here and many after the jump.

CORRECTION. I received more accurate information on these shots from a commenter:
“A man by the name of George Plemper who once lived and teached in Thamesmead took these photos. He returned to the area last year and exhibited his photos during Local and Community History Month on behalf of Trust Thamesmead.”

Thanks!

Crazy Crochet Patchwork

Brittany — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:05:39 +0000

Crazy, indeed.. enough to make a woman read a blank book.

Pretty, Pretty, Pretty, Pretty, Peggy

Brittany — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:38:31 +0000

All images of the lovely Peggy Lipton are from the Life Archives.