The Vintage Fashionistas

The Origin of the Easter Bonnet Like all fashionable women, I will use any excuse to go shopping. Apparently this is nothing new. Easter Bonnets became a popular tradition as an excuse to buy somethi … read more

Shutterstock Who knew that the holiday of love has a fashionable history? Though Valentines Day didn’t become an official holiday until the early 20th century, the traditions that come with the … read more

Happy New Year! Many people think of the new year as a time for change or a fresh start (one popular hashtag this week is #newyearnewme), which is why the tradition of new years resolution is so popul … read more

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy each other’s company, and some delicious turkey. The day after Thanksgiving is a whole other story. The Friday after Thanksgiving, … read more

While we now know how to dress for the decade, why were fashionistas of the 1980s so obsessed with leg warmers? These comfortable accessories weren’t the most practical fashion statement, but th … read more