Third Edition

Vintage Glam. We all want it, but how do we get it?

Vintage style icons have been splattered all around vintage magazines and countless thrift stores.

The two most notable; Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn of course.

Here are some high-quality timeless style tips that will age like a fine wine.

Do: Have a style icon. Have an iconic film star or two to model your style from. Stuck for ideas? Flick through a vintage magazine or newspaper and find someone who catches your eye.

Don’t: Wear a costume. Don’t purchase a tacky costume from Party City, or buy something resembling a costume, unless you are attending a costume party, or even worse, wearing your newfound style as a costume.

Do: Research. Research vintage patterns, binge-watch old films, make Pinterest boards on the topic, do as much research as you can.

Don’t: Go to cheap, mainstream stores. Unless it is a thrift store, try to avoid stereotypical mainstream stores if you really want to hone this particular style. Attempt to find trendy vintage boutiques and preppy stores instead.

Do: Find tidbits here and there. For example, wear a pearl necklace à la Audrey Hepburn, or wear a flouncy skirt just like Marilyn Monroe. Don’t overdo it though, as mentioned before, no one wants a copycat.

Don’t: Fully discard your old style, unless, that’s what you want to do, of course. Try to mix vintage style with your current style for a true you flair.

Do: Find what works for you. Fall in love with what pieces and styles you truly like.

Because, that, my friends, is truly timeless.

Signing out,

Girl Overload.