Betsey Johnson:
Betsey Johnson came up in the "youthquake" fashion movement of the 1960's with the likes of Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgewick. In 1978, revived by the punk movement, Johnson partnered with ex-model Chantal Bacon to start their own company, the Betsey Johnson label. She once described her style as a formula: "Take a leotard and add a skirt." Paper Doll Vintage has one of her classic looks from the 80's, a velvet floral mini-dress for sale. (Size-Large, $79.00)
Bianca Jagger:
Bianca Jagger is known for being both the first wife of Mick Jagger and one of the most impeccably stylish women in the world. Another close friend to Andy Warhol, and muse to Halston. Off the shoulder dresses, Grecian styles, and her signature white colored wardrobe make her a style icon. The dress to the left is a sweet lace dress from the 80's we think Bianca would love, if you do too it's available in the shop. (Size-Small Medium, $60.00)
Diane Keaton as Annie Hall:
Diane Keaton pioneered the menswear as women's wear look after starring in Woody Allen's Annie Hall. Over-sized shirts, waist-coats, bowler hats all a phenomenon of Annie Hall are visible even today. Designers such as Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren still capture that mix-and-match unisex look. Women everywhere still embrace the androgynous look. Our wool pants and vest set is a perfect start to an Annie Hall inspired look. (Size-Large, $59.00)
While getting ready the other day I was having trouble ironing the pleats back into my white ankle length country club skirt. Here are some tips on ironing the vintage details back into your wardrobe.
Heat-set pleats: Generally speaking, take these items to a dry cleaner. However, if your garment is made of a synthetic fabric, you can safely steam it.
Knife-pleated skirt: Lay the skirt on an ironing board and attach a paper clip to each pleat’s fold to keep it in place; clip about three at a time. Place the iron at the top of the pleat and burst the steam. Pick up the iron and set it down again farther down the pleat. (Don’t drag it across the fabric or the pleats will pucker.) Repeat on the rest of the pleats. Avoid ironing over the clips.
Tuxedo shirt: Turn the shirt inside out and iron the backs of the pleats, then turn the shirt right-side out, press down on several pleats, and give them a burst of steam. Pick up the iron and set it down again farther down the pleats. Repeat.
Soft folds: Use a steamer, because an iron will create hard creases. As you skim the steamer over the fabric, carefully hold the slack fabric straight with your free hand. No steamer? Spritz the garment with a wrinkle-release spray, smooth out the fabric with your hands, and hang to dry.
Sources:
http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/clothing-care/how-to-care-for-embellished-garments-00000000025107/page4.html
http://bessgeorgette.com/blog/
Hey Paper Dolls!
Welcome to our new blog. We are going to start posting interesting vintage fashion, tips for styling, how-to's, and much more!
Sincerely Yours,
Paper Doll Vintage Blogger
