So here we are finally with MY type! I definitely have elements of the other types that I gravitate towards but this is me through and through. It does have a very unfortunate name though. The Young Matron When we think of the typical 1950s housewife we are thinking of The Young Matron. Donna […] Read more…
We leave the land of Capes and Statement Hats of The Sophisticate and head over to the Creative and Distinctive… Intellectual Type You are studious and love the romance of history. You wander art galleries and travel to museums. You are intelligent, critical and appreciative of the creative and individual. As such, you gravitate towards artistic clothes […] Read more…
Here we go swinging between extremes again! We go from The “Boyish” Type right on over to… The Sophisticated Type You are supremely sure of yourself and always know your mind. You can create “perfect proportions” of figure whether you have them or not. You carry yourself with distinction and poise. Use nothing to excess. […] Read more…
Now that we’ve settled down from The Bombshell we are swinging over to a completely different type. The Manuals refer to this as the “Boyish” type. This is one of those vintage labels (along with tomboy) that don’t really have a place in our modern day. I like to just think of this “Type” as […] Read more…
We are officially half-way through the Personalities! Have you found your type yet? This next one is a favorite of mine and I confess that sometimes I like to channel her. Again, I feel like you can definitely be a combo of two or even three of these types. There’s probably one that you gravitate […] Read more…
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what Vintage Charm School is, and what it isn’t. The manuals that we learn from were written in the 1940s-1960s and I think we all know that times were very different then. While some of the wording and customs can sometimes feel quaint there are some that […] Read more…
So far we’ve met The Exotic and The Ingenue. Are either of those ringing true for you? If you are like me you’ll probably find aspects of several of these personalities that you gravitate towards. While these vintage manuals deal very much in absolutes I like to think that we can mix and meld a […] Read more…
When a gal is as positively charming as you are she often gets asked to parties. And dinners. And dates. You don’t want to miss out on any fun but you’ve already had a full day. Nevertheless, you slide on a fresh coat of lipstick and off you go. Our beloved Secrets of Charm (1954) delivers […] Read more…
One of my favorite finds is a giant tome (423 pages!) called “A Secretary’s Guide to Beauty, Charm, Poise” from 1962. That’s right, not only did Secretary’s need to know how to take dictation, write shorthand and fetch coffee they had to do it all with Beauty, Charm and Poise. This “bible” covers: How to […] Read more…
With all the holiday gatherings on the horizon do you ever feel shy, self-conscious or uncomfortable walking into a roomful of people? It can be daunting for even the most outgoing person, especially if you think you’ll only know the host/hostess! A little knowledge can help you enter gracefully and feel more confident walking into […] Read more…