Saturday, February 11, 2012
This is a photograph of my elegant grandmother, Beverly, taken in a fabric store (she was a skilled seamstress herself) during the 60s in Los Angeles.
Aren’t the colors amazing?
-Cassidy
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Costanza Saglio
February 11, 2012 at 9:07 am
Yes, colors are amazing,and your grandma was beautiful and smart! Her aplomb is a precious attitude!
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Stylosophism
February 11, 2012 at 9:08 am
after 40 years style bright
http://www.stylosophism.com
Claudine
February 11, 2012 at 9:11 am
The colors are amazing, but the brooch placement is inspired.
The life after
February 11, 2012 at 9:12 am
This pic is so lovely!! I think lovely is the right word… she looks so classy and the colours are awesome!
The Life After
Philippe Philippe
February 11, 2012 at 9:14 am
Amazing yes, like her !!
http://www.philippe-girard.ch
Veronica Lestari Lie
February 11, 2012 at 9:15 am
Wow, she is so elegant… ! The picture looks so vintage.
Elena
February 11, 2012 at 9:27 am
I love her shirt, her face, her attitude! Everything!
http://www.gossipdress.com/blog
Lucia
February 11, 2012 at 9:33 am
By the quality of the photo it seems it was taken yesterday.
Bohemian Style
February 11, 2012 at 9:34 am
So pretty!
theBohmerian.com
K-Line
February 11, 2012 at 9:43 am
What a stunning photo. As a fellow sewist, I’m as fascinated by the fabric bolts as by the beautiful dress your grandmother wore.
Susan Windsor Jones
February 11, 2012 at 9:44 am
She is gorgeous. What a beautiful picture!
Koselig
February 11, 2012 at 9:47 am
Yes she is lovely and the colours are beautiful. What a wonderful picture :)
Amber
February 11, 2012 at 9:48 am
Beautiful woman and colors. Reminds me of my days in britex, San Francisco.
Katia
February 11, 2012 at 9:51 am
This is beautiful, I love how the fabrics are organized by color behind her.
KCF
February 11, 2012 at 9:52 am
What a delightful photo and lovely young woman! And, yes, the colors are amazing. I am loving the color vintage photos!
irene
February 11, 2012 at 9:55 am
love it,
http://ontomywardrobe.blogspot.com/
http://ontomywardrobe.blogspot.com/
monkeyshines
February 11, 2012 at 9:58 am
gorgeous!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Anu
February 11, 2012 at 10:02 am
Beautiful.
Tinacious.Me
February 11, 2012 at 10:02 am
She’s lovely and very fashionable!
http://WWW.TINACIOUS.ME
casey adams
February 11, 2012 at 10:11 am
AMAZING…
First when I saw this picture I was thinking it was one of your shoot ! But after when I understood that this photo was taken in the 60s, I’m just stunned. The quality, the colors and above all the brightness of this photo make me speechless !
Very good post !
http://lejournaldecasey.blogspot.com/
Erica
February 11, 2012 at 10:11 am
These vintage pictures are full of feelings, thanks for posting them!
http://adesignerinfashion.com/blog/i-am-singing-in-the-snow/
Valentine
February 11, 2012 at 10:27 am
She’s so beautiful!
Diary Of a Fashion Stylist..!
http://blog.valentineavoh.com
LauraKly
February 11, 2012 at 10:34 am
Marvelous colours!
Natasha Fatah
February 11, 2012 at 10:37 am
What a beautiful woman and what a gorgeous photograph.
You know I really respect how in American/Western culture a woman’s strength was shining even back in the 60s. Coming from South Asia, it’s still such a struggle.
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
Amy
February 11, 2012 at 10:47 am
Ah, lovely!
Ría
February 11, 2012 at 10:47 am
She is beautiful!
http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com
Supal {chevrons and éclairs}
February 11, 2012 at 10:48 am
WOW! She’s gorgeous!!
Suzy
February 11, 2012 at 10:49 am
she’s beautiful! i can’t believe you have a such a great quality photo from back then :P
http://highprofilehighexpectations.blogspot.com/
Kiti
February 11, 2012 at 10:52 am
what a beautiful grandmother! and the photo is magnifique!
Bettina
February 11, 2012 at 11:00 am
Very Jackie O.
Linnéa
February 11, 2012 at 11:13 am
Your grandmother is amazingly beautiful. And the photo is just beautiful as well! Thanks for sharing, Cassidy!
The Baker
February 11, 2012 at 11:45 am
Beautiful colors
http://getyourowncake.blogspot.com
Lindy702
February 11, 2012 at 11:58 am
OMG…this is an amazing photograph and not only are the colors so qualitative but this looks current, so pretty!
Melissa Cz
February 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm
The only place in the U.S. where a fabric store like that still exists, that I am aware of, is Britex in San Francisco. Not to be missed if you are a lover of textiles.
Nastya Said
February 11, 2012 at 12:14 pm
oh she is very beautiful and stylish indeed!
http://nastya-said.blogspot.com
Linda
February 11, 2012 at 12:24 pm
SHE’s amazing!
Johnny
February 11, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Adorable! A class on her own…
Klaudia
February 11, 2012 at 12:29 pm
she is amazingly beautiful.
Kelsey@ Pinegate Road
February 11, 2012 at 12:43 pm
I am in awe over this. It’s amazing how trends just keep coming around and around…I thought this was a modern photo that someone made look vintage. Inspiration from the 60′s is always a favorite of mine :)
GIULIA
February 11, 2012 at 12:58 pm
seriously? …well congrats your grandma’ seems an actress, she’ so elegant..
and this pic is really beautiful!
xoxo
http://onemoreaddictioninmyworld.blogspot.com/
http://onemoreaddictioninmyworld.blogspot.com/
Marcel Da Chump
February 11, 2012 at 1:04 pm
WOW! Indeed…who’s the photographer? William Eggleston?…yet another grandmother-muse…what an inspiration!
Leslie
February 11, 2012 at 1:05 pm
she is breathtaking.
Eva
February 11, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Beautiful picture! She is such a classy lady!
http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Erika
February 11, 2012 at 1:20 pm
stunning.
http://forgettable-e.tumblr.com
Blogger
February 11, 2012 at 1:34 pm
She looks amazing! I love it when you put vintage photos. Your mom and grandmother were so beautiful! and stylish!!!!!!
Alicja
February 11, 2012 at 1:58 pm
She looks like one of the greatest hollywood stars. Such a beautiful face, such a beautiful woman, such a beautiful picture :-)
thuy
February 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm
One of my favorite vintage photos.
FashionUm
February 11, 2012 at 3:28 pm
It looks astonishingly modern. Can’t believe it is 50 years old…
http://www.FashionUm.com
Show Your Outfit !
esmeralda
February 11, 2012 at 3:50 pm
wow your grandma was very pretty!
lovely picture!
iwearlife.blogspot.com
Ryan
February 11, 2012 at 3:53 pm
She’s fabulous.
chinwei
February 11, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Not only is she classically stunning, one can also see her inner beauty. I want to age as beautifully as she has. Thank you for sharing this photograph.
Ruken
February 11, 2012 at 4:35 pm
The most beautiful vintage photo! She is gorgeous!
life/style/flash.
February 11, 2012 at 4:37 pm
She is SO beautiful!
Very elegant.
Cara
February 11, 2012 at 4:50 pm
she is such a picture – what a great heritage you have – you must have so many awesome photographs
Kristen
February 11, 2012 at 5:03 pm
I wouldn’t have guessed this photo is that old! Love the colors and such an elegant woman!
Madara
February 11, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Your grandmother looks so elegant and stunning…. very, VERY beautiful and colors are oh la laa amazing!
http://www.madarafreimane.blogspot.com
szk
February 11, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Wow, she’s beautiful.
Christine Scott
February 11, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Absolutely beautiful. I bet you inherited that beauty too. Both inner and outer. Your grandmother shines.
I remember stores like that and lament the lack of available quality fabric (none where I am!) for sewing one’s own garments.
Ana
February 11, 2012 at 5:55 pm
This is so current!
Beautiful picture
Aga's suitcase
February 11, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Wow! So beautiful! As we can see colours are coming back…
http://www.agasuitcase.com
barefoot duchess
February 11, 2012 at 6:38 pm
amazing pic!
Miss Red Socks
February 11, 2012 at 6:56 pm
These colours are lovely and the photograph is very strong. You want to know what she’s looking at, hopefully an interesting fabric that she wants to make something out of!
missredsocks.blogspot.com
Cabedus
February 11, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Absolutely beautiful
Boxer's Adventures
February 11, 2012 at 7:36 pm
oh WOW! The lighting and mellow colors in the background complement the tone of her top so so well… fabulous.
http://blog.boxersadventures.com
Theresa
February 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm
This is such a lovely photo. Photos from the past always have so much meaning behind them.
The Habit
Grace@HauteCouture
February 11, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Colors are absolutely amazing! Wow she looks stunning!
xo
http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com
jas
February 11, 2012 at 9:40 pm
she is beautiful
http://jas-tidbits.blogspot.com/
Flavia Style Source
February 11, 2012 at 10:18 pm
The picture of your grandmother is stunning! You had a beautiful and stylish grandmother. The pictures portrays a lady in her 30′s years of age who was sensing her personal colors and style.
Christine Kiebert-Boss
February 12, 2012 at 12:02 am
I just love your all your posts, but I REAlly love your “vintage pix”!!!
Darcy Harvey
February 12, 2012 at 12:42 am
This is fantastic. The room is serene and she looks unaffected by her beauty. Nice! Very special image.
Gina
February 12, 2012 at 12:44 am
she is so beautiful!
Stephanie
February 12, 2012 at 5:12 am
Simply lovely and pretty…..
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shbyhadrath.blogspot.com
Fee
February 12, 2012 at 6:01 am
She is beautiful!
xo
http://my-kindofbeautiful.blogspot.com/
Gorka
February 12, 2012 at 6:32 am
Seems a frame of a 60s movie
Elle .
February 12, 2012 at 7:40 am
You’re grandmother was very beautiful!
Jenny
February 12, 2012 at 8:07 am
She is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen!
Álvaro
February 12, 2012 at 8:08 am
I absolutly love this photo, i love her eyes and the mood of the photo!
chubert
February 12, 2012 at 10:04 am
Yes, colors are wonderful and she is one of the most elegant woman I’ve ever seen! I love this photo.
jessica rae sommer
February 12, 2012 at 10:39 am
This is absolutely gorgeous. She has such a class and sweetness to her… stunning photo. As a fashion illustrator I paint so many portraits of loved ones… these are the kinds that I love to do. Capturing something as precious as this. Definitely one to cherish. Thanks for sharing,
Jessica Rae Sommer
http://www.jessicaraesommer.com
saher saman
February 12, 2012 at 11:07 am
precious
Mali
February 12, 2012 at 11:09 am
I love it!!
hotcelebration
February 12, 2012 at 11:20 am
Wow,,, your grandmother was one classy lady. My mom is also a seamstress, and I sew also. Love that she’s at a fabric store, my favorite places. http://www.hotcelebration.com
doublexuan
February 12, 2012 at 11:38 am
What elegance! This is so perfect.
Julie
February 12, 2012 at 11:39 am
She is beautifull! Wauw stunning stylish lady
Karina
February 12, 2012 at 11:47 am
What a gorgeous lady! I love everything about this photograph. The colors are amazing, the dress is beyond cute, and she’s so graceful, elegant! Very Audrey Hepburn! I hope she kept some of the clothes she made back in the 60′s!
http://nordiskastyle.blogspot.com
Patri
February 12, 2012 at 12:09 pm
OMG! Your grandma is really beautiful!
Kisses,
Patri.
Reese
February 12, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Your grandmother was indeed elegant, and quite beautiful as well. Lovely photo.
Pauline
February 12, 2012 at 1:24 pm
so stylish, so elegant, so timeless
B.
February 12, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Beautiful and what a great background, pretty colors
http://www.tripsandtreasures.net
Meredith
February 12, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I do love the colors. If she were my grandmother, I would have a frame that over my couch.
- Meredith
http://www.findingsoulbalance.blogspot.com
ylva
February 12, 2012 at 2:58 pm
So beautiful, so modern..
juanita
February 12, 2012 at 3:08 pm
This is INCREDIBLE! xx
Valentina
February 12, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Cassidy, l´ve loved the photo of your gandmother.
She´s so beautiful, congratulations!
Janine
February 12, 2012 at 5:02 pm
What a beautiful and happy looking woman, so Jackie O.!
CultureShockArt
February 12, 2012 at 6:41 pm
These family shots are so precious and inspired. Thanks for giving us all a glimpse into your inspirations!
KC
February 13, 2012 at 12:16 am
beautiful and exquisite. you must be every lucky to have a grandmother like her…:)
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http://www.khayecee.blogspot.com
anne jansen
February 13, 2012 at 12:38 am
Hello, I love viewing your photos. You do come from a family of beautiful. Keep posting your vintage pictures. I look forward to viewing them very much.
daniii
February 13, 2012 at 3:10 am
Please, could you post a photo of your grandmother nowadays.
Riku
February 13, 2012 at 3:10 am
So beautiful*)))))
Janie
February 13, 2012 at 9:56 am
What a lovely idea to post a picture of your Grandmother… Obviously, she was very chic :) My Grandma was the same way in the 1930′s and 1940′s. Always put together and with matching hat and handbag in tow :)
Janie
http://dallasdivadiaries.com
debbie
February 13, 2012 at 10:15 am
Yes, very Jackie O indeed. I remember too using that ‘fat’ yarn to tie one’s hair back.
Rich Girl
February 13, 2012 at 10:47 am
I love this picture!! It looks like new, not a vintage from the 60s! Amazing!
richie
February 13, 2012 at 3:24 pm
omgosh that’s so lovely and modern – would have never guessed it was vintage
Stylefootprints
February 13, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Wow, you gran is stunning. Gorgeous features. She looks like she should be on tv in a drama or film for that era. I love when women dress ladylike and classy.
http://Www.stylefootprints.blogspot.com
classidy
February 13, 2012 at 8:22 pm
So flattered by your words about this amazing image of my beautiful Grandmother. She is still a stunningly stylish woman! Must be our French heritage :) Thank you so much for posting!
-cassidy
casssiy
February 13, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Apparently the photo was actually taken in Paris, although she lived in LA at the time.
Martine
February 14, 2012 at 12:26 am
That picture is like an perfect illustration of classical beauty. I have no doubt she is still amazingly attractive. Congratulations on the good genetics, Cassidy.
Suit Up or Die
February 14, 2012 at 7:51 am
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
ACE
February 14, 2012 at 8:37 am
I JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH A GRANNY ;
robin
February 14, 2012 at 4:54 pm
She is beautiful!
Antspants
February 15, 2012 at 1:21 am
Great Colors, sorry but i have to say it… She’s a fox!
allhappythingsaround
February 15, 2012 at 12:22 pm
“Elegant” is the right word! Amazing colors!!
Laura
February 17, 2012 at 11:17 am
She is so pretty!
Roger
February 18, 2012 at 12:10 am
There’s a song by The Who, called ‘Pictures of Lily’.
I’m reminded of it when I see this photo…this woman is absolutely, stunningly beautiful and elegant.
What a mesmerizing photo!
Taipei Style
February 18, 2012 at 6:16 am
The combination of the colors is perfect! and she looks so elegant…
http://taipeistreetstyle.blogspot.com
rafayelle
February 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm
reminds me of my mother’s pics…she grew up in the 60′s and was a very petite and fashionable girl!
Rebecca Portsmouth
February 28, 2012 at 6:05 pm
That’s a stunning portrait – your grandmother looks so serene. It’s also a great storytelling image.
Alix (France)
March 3, 2012 at 6:50 am
undoubtedly, your best vintage pic ever published.
v.
March 11, 2012 at 5:50 am
I agree with Alix, best vintage picture ever published.. but still so modern
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mark
April 2, 2012 at 9:27 am
What a beautiful woman
FaconConnect
May 21, 2012 at 10:21 am
Absolutely exquisite, chic and lovely!
Johnnnalynn
@FaconConnect LLC
Julia
July 31, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Wow. What a gorgeous woman. I love this picture! Perfect Vintage.
Iconwanted.blogspot.com
tovah
August 3, 2012 at 11:32 pm
What a beautiful woman.
She could step out onto the streets of Manhattan in that dress and hairstyle today and look the ultimate in understated chic.
Ava
September 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm
She’s very Jackie. Man, that has got be the chicest grandmother ever!
TONI BARCA
March 31, 2013 at 7:15 pm
The epitome of American chic. She is so beautiful– she’s inspiring. Thank you for sharing from your personal treasure vault.