It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fall

 

As much as I love summer and all of its beer-soaked, sundress, food-cooked-on-the-grill glory, there is something quite comforting about fall. It's getting to be that time again where we go back to school, get back to reality, and bundle up with a cozy sweater and a latte. It's beginning to look a bit like fall at the La Poubelle Vintage HQ with some seasonal transition pieces trickling into the shop. Here are some of my favorites. [All images are linked]

Vintage Designer: Gunne Sax

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Anyone who knows me knows I love a good easy, breezy bohemian dress and Gunne Sax always fits that bill. The brand, a highly collectible vintage line, is known for its super cool peasant dresses, usually featuring lace and ruffles. Its name actually developed out of the “gunny sack,” a burlap trim used on their first dresses. Many of the styles sport a renaissance and medieval look, typically full length cuts with floral patterns. Jessica McClintock invested in the brand in 1969 while it was still a small San Franciscan line. She now remains the head of the business, and has since joined it with her company: Jessica McClintock Inc. In the 1980s Gunne Sax, originally a junior’s line, took on a more prom dress style, with tight bodices and full skirts. In 1989 The New York Times reported that it was the lead seller at Macy’s for prom dresses. Though the brand is still churning out gowns, the earlier pieces from the '60s and '70s are my favorites. Here are some lovely styles from around the web and check out the Gunne Sax frock I have currently in the shop!

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A Summer Shop Update

1970s Dress / Floppy Hat / Reversible Halter 

 There's something about summer that makes me want to wear dresses that are a little brighter, prints that are a little crazier, and silhouettes that are a little more bohemian. The weather in Brooklyn has officially reached 90 degrees so here are some summer essentials to keep you looking easy and breezy!

 

1960s Silk Dress / Polka Dot Dress

 

1960s Dress / Macrame Bag / Needlepoint Necklace

 

1960s Bell Bottoms / Floral Maxi Dress

Vintage Inspiration for Spring Style

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Even though the skies are gray and the streets are full of slush, I’m beginning to fantasize about spring, namely spring fashion. As usual, vintage is providing the inspiration, especially a little pocket of time in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I especially love the looks like that don’t necessarily have the trademark crazy prints and cuts of the ‘70s, but are just well done classic pieces. I want to get back to this style of dressing and focus on simple fashion that fits perfectly. The photos below are a little Jane Birkin heavy as she is one of all-time favorite style inspirations. Most of these photos were pulled from Pinterest if you’d like to follow my pins!

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