Summer of 69

I've been looking through some of my old magazines lately, mainly summer issues, to get some style inspiration. These photos are from the June 1969 issue of Ladies' Home Journal. 

Here is Susan Saint James wearing a gorgeous bathing suit that is complimented by a body chain. I've been noticing body chains are becoming trendy again, see how fashion is cyclical. 

This is Susan Saint James again. This dress would be lovely for spring.

This is the last photo I have of Susan Saint James. I love her hat and this photo is great scarf inspiration. When it's too hot to wear a scarf around your neck you can wear it around your hat!

Isn't this swim dress cute. I've been hunting for a new bikini or one piece for this summer. 

This is a Kotex ad and it's something completely different than what Kotex ads are like today. Todays ads are all about the active tampon fan, this is glamour!

There were some beautiful hairstyles 

 and some unfortunate ones

I hope you all enjoyed these photos from the June 1969 issue of Ladies' Home Journal

Fashion Editorials from "Look" and "McCalls"

I've been going through my massive collection of vintage magazines and the images in them are so good I have to share. Unfortunately my scanner is too small to fit the magazines so I have to take the photos with my camera so the quality isn't all that great. Here's some inspiration for you all from 1969 and 1970, enjoy!

A 'Sears' ad in the February 1970 issue of McCalls. This would be a perfect coat to bridge the transition between spring and summer. The green color is refreshing after all the dark winter colors. 

These next photos came from the same issue. They are part of a spread called "The Petite Prints of Paris"

I love the outfit on the left. The belt looks like it has little golden keys as an accent. Also, clips on blouses and dresses need to make a comeback. 

I can't say I'm a fan of these looks but I love the chokers. This signals the 70s edwardian revival. 

These next three images are from the December 1970 issue of 'Ladies Home Journal'

I would wear either of these crocheted outfits. My Gran tried to teach me to crochet when I was little but I just couldn't get it. 

This is such a gorgeous hairstyle that wouldn't look out of place at a party today. Although there is nothing wrong with looking dated, it never bothered me. 

I love the metallic accents in the knitting. 

The final images are ads from the April 29,1969 issue of Look magazine. I have quite a few issues of Look and they are a delight to look through. 

 Here's a close up shot of the Admiral television ad. Isn't this a great hairstyle? Alos , look at those fantastic sleeves on the outfit of the girl in the ad!

It's unfortunate that the models legs were cut off in this Chevrolet ad but her outfit is beautiful. I love the rich colors and the large gold buttons on her coat. 

There are so many cigarette ads in vintage magazines. I really love this models outfit and I'm not a huge fan of purple but I would wear this.