Oh, that Bill

That Bill Blass. He kept turning the work out for a long, long time. Day dresses, suits, sportswear, evening gowns. Some of it great, some of it over the top - the 80s were mighty colorful and big, weren't they? And yes, there were the lower end labels, but that's what it takes to stay in business these days. None the less, a truly American designer.I was happy to find this earlier sample of his

Ice Storm!

We have had 4 days of ice storm and no power. You can cook on a wood stove and heat enough water for bath there. And we could get out. The clean-up will take weeks, but will replace some of the firewood we burned!Now we are back to normal. Warm, toasty, hot water, food, all the good stuff. It's Very nice.Today's Vintage Fashion feature?This 1990s Magenta and pink silk satin ball gown by Bill

A First Lady A Day: Hillary

It has been fascinating to take a look back at Hillary Clinton’s inaugural gowns from the 1990s. I have gotten so used to the visual of her in tailored business pantsuits that it was a treat to see her 1993 and 1997 gowns again. There is a fascinating parallel between Mrs. Clinton’s and Mrs. Laura Bush’s Inaugural gown experiences. Both chose lesser known designers for their first gown and were