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Have Yourself a Mid-Mod Christmas

December 23, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco Mid-Century Modern Christmas Philco Predicta Television
Yasmina Greco Mid-Century Modern Christmas Philco Predicta Television

Holiday wishes and mistletoe kisses, Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope you all are staying safe and healthy. It’s Christmas time once again!!

I can’t believe the weeks have flown by; I tell my hubby Gary that ever since Thanksgiving it has all been a blur to me and it’s gone by so fast. So I really can’t believe that this is post five in our  six-part Vintage Christmas Collecting Series and, I think one of my favorite posts because not only are we talking about the key elements of a mid-century modern Christmas but also sharing holiday fashions from the 1950s-1960s with me as your festive model.

Retro Aluminum Christmas Trees:

Yasmina Greco Retro Christmas Aluminum Tree
Yasmina Greco Retro Christmas Aluminum Tree

You really can’t have a mid-mod Christmas without an aluminum tree. These are artificial trees that were made in the late 1950s to the mid 1960s and came in a variety of sizes with aluminum branches and needles. Some trees even have pom poms on the ends of their branches like my darling little aluminum tree in these photos. True vintage aluminum trees from the 50s-60s are a very hot collectible (and seem to be getting hotter every year) so prices are up there and you can pick up a vintage aluminum tree run from around $175 to over a thousand dollars, especially if they are colored aluminum like teal or green trees. There are companies today making reproduction aluminum trees in multi colors as well as kitschy pink trees at reasonable prices if a true vintage tree is out of reach. 

Vintage Color Wheels:

Yasmina Greco Mid-Century Modern Christmas
Yasmina Greco Mid-Century Modern Christmas

Retro aluminum trees are lighted up by a color wheel. I have one sitting on the floor right behind me in the above photo. The color wheel turns and shines colored light onto the tree and it really is lovely with the way the colors reflect off of the tinsel branches. You can find true vintage color wheels at antique shops and on Etsy and eBay for around $50-$300 with their original boxes and in working condition. Sometimes the cords/plugs need to be rewired for today’s standards so proceed with caution when you plugin a true vintage color wheel. 

Vintage Shiny Brite Ornaments:

Yasmina Greco Shiny Brite Ornaments
Yasmina Greco Shiny Brite Ornaments

Now that our Mid-Century Modern Christmas tree is up and has lights, we need to decorate it. Ornaments made by Shiny Brite are my personal favorite and were made in the 40s-60s by ornament maker Max Eckardt who also started the Shiny Brite company in the late 1930s. Shiny Brite ornaments are a little different than the glass ornaments made during this time frame in that they are made of glass that has a special coating of silver nitrate and that makes them stay shiny much longer than the other ornaments from the era. True vintage Shiny Brite ornaments can have stenciling with Christmas scenes and words, the ornaments are usually brightly colored and can have sparkly mica flakes for embellishment and, they have a gold topper (can darker over the years) that is stamped “Shiny Brite Made in USA”.

Shiny Brite ornaments were made in a variety of sizes and box designs. Today, many vintage enthusiasts collect the boxes as the shapes and graphics make for wonderful additions to holiday decor and displays and add a sense of nostalgia. You can find vintage Shiny Brite ornaments in antique shops and online, an original box full ornaments in great condition can cost approx. $100 but you can find these ornaments regularly, especially during the holidays and right after (antique shops tend to have amazing bargain sales right after Christmas) and it is a great time to buy them. Single ornaments can cost $10-$25 depending on the decoration. Store your Shiny Brites with care as they are still made of glass and not shatter proof. 

Vintage Shiny Brite Christmas Ornaments
Vintage Shiny Brite Christmas Ornaments

Mid-Century Modern Fashions:

Yasmina Greco Vintage Bombshell
Yasmina Greco Vintage Bombshell

Novelty prints were incredibly popular in the 1950s-1960s and nothing screams Mid-Mod Christmas more than holiday novelty prints on dresses, tops and skirts. I adore fashions from the 50s-60s, the Pinup Girl era because they are incredibly flattering, especially on a curvy girl. I love how they nip in your waist and have full circle skirts. You can add a petticoat for additional fluffiness. The outfits I am wearing in these photographs are not true vintage but reproductions as today we are fortunate to have a handful of companies making these styles from true vintage patterns and they are size inclusive (not tiny sizes like like they were in the era) The harlequin diamond pattern (pictures above) was widely seen on clothing in the 50s-60s and I absolutely love my red and green harlequin top and matching circle skirt. 

Also, the fun holiday prints on these dresses features in this post are so colorful and I just love getting dolled up in them. 

Yasmina Greco Retro Christmas Fashion
Yasmina Greco Retro Christmas Fashion

This novelty print ornament skirt is one of absolute favorites!! I adore the bright emerald green color and how all the ornaments are done in jeweled tones. My top is a very bombshell style from the 1950s and pairs perfectly with this skirt for one fabulous holiday outfit. 

Yasmina Greco Vintage Bombshell Pinup GIrl
Yasmina Greco Vintage Bombshell Pinup Girl

Here’s a fun party dress that is very on point with the Pinup look. It is my denim blue dress with metallic flourishes, three quarter sleeves and a skirt that makes me want to twirl and twirl. I love the feminine details of the dress with the dainty and slim neckline and nipped wait. 

Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas Old Hollywood Pinup
Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas Old Hollywood Pinup

As I mentioned, there are a few companies making these reproduction outfits in a wide range of sizes along with shoes and accessories so let me know if you’d be interested in a post and, you can pop over to my Instagram @crazy4me and see many more outfits of mine and how I style them.

Mid-Century Modern Television

As we wrap up our post, we need a Christmas movie to watch on our Philco Predicta Television set. 

Yasmina Greco Mid-Century Modern Christmas Philco Predicta Television
Yasmina Greco Mid-Century Modern Christmas Philco Predicta Television

The Philco Predicta television is a dynamite looking mid-century marvel that was produced for a short time from 1958-1960 and boy-oh boy were we excited when we wandered into a local antique mall and bam, there it stood, and in working condition too. Our Philco swivel-screen consolette is just amazing and it sits right in our living room. The Predicta originally came in five colors and ours is the vermillion red color and it is complete with a shelf and brass legs. I really love the style of the Predicta as there is really nothing like it today. The picture quality is exactly what you might expect from a late 1950s television but the fact that it is still working is incredible. During the holidays we really enjoy turning it on and watching Christmas movies from yesteryear and it fills us with plenty of good cheer. There are a few folks around the country that actually do restoration work on these tvs and can get them back up and running for you so do an internet search to locate them. Restored working models can run $1,200+.

Upcoming Vintage Christmas Collecting Series:

  • Collecting vintage NOEL Christmas candleholders, figurines, and bells – November 27, 2020
  • Vintage Holt-Howard Christmas collectibles
  • Pretty Ladies – Vintage Christmas Head Vases and Planters
  • Collecting vintage Christmas angels
  • Have yourself a Mid-Mod Christmas
  • Collecting vintage Christmas year-round – January 2, 2021

Join our Vintage Kitschy Christmas Facebook Group and show off your favorite vintage Christmas collections, displays, thrifting and junking scores. 

Merry Christmas everyone!!

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Happy Easter

April 11, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco wearing Pinup Girl Clothing

Happy Easter!! Hope everyone is healthy and safe. This is the very first quarantine Easter for all of us the world over and although we won’t be celebrating or attending services with our friends and family, we are doing the right thing by staying home. And, we can still get dressed up and glammed up for Easter. I’m also whipping up something sweet and yummy in my vintage Pyrex!

Yasmina Greco wearing Pinup Girl Clothing Little Jun Moon Tiles Skirt

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Merry Christmas – Keeping it Merry and Bright Pinup Girl Style

December 25, 2016 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco - Christmas - Pinup Girl Clothing

                                          Yasmina Greco – Christmas – Pinup Girl Clothing

Merry Christmas to you all!! Hoping you are spending the day with family and loved ones having lots of smiles, laughs and making merry memories….. and enjoying yummy foods and treats too!!

Yasmina Greco - Christmas - Pinup Girl Unique Vintage

                       Yasmina Greco – Christmas – Pinup Girl Unique Vintage

Sharing my Christmas Day pinup rockabilly outfit (polkadot skirt and Pinup Girl Clothing green Doris top) my sidekick Luna has had enough holiday cheer and needs her nap. Also I am sharing my Christmas Eve outfit and I am wearing the light-up Unique Vintage Christmas Tree skirt and Steady Clothing ruby red Sophia top, paired with my favorite Miss L. Fire shows) Below is a collage of all my holiday outfits for December featuring Heart of Haute, Pigtails and Pirates, Pinup Girl Clothing and Hell Bunny Christmas jumpers)

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Be safe and enjoy the magical day!!

All pis by my hubby: Gary Greco

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Pretty in Pink Pinup Girl

October 14, 2016 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Girl Clothing Nancy Dress

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Girl Clothing Nancy Dress

Today is the very last day of sunshine for a while here in California. A storm is brewing, promising much needed rain. I wanted to wear one of my very favorite dresses one last time for the season. This is the Nancy dress from Pinup Girl Clothing in Pink Lemonade print.

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Girl Clothing Nancy Dress

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Girl Clothing Nancy Dress

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Girl Clothing Nancy Dress Pink Lemonade

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Girl Clothing Nancy Dress Pink Lemonade

Pink is such a feminine color, so cheerful too and perfectly Pinup. What I like about this dress is that it is a nice longer length, has adjustable straps, a shallow sweetheart neckline that is trimmed with a lace ruffle. There is also the added touch of two decorative heart-shaped buttons. The pattern is a lovely pink color with pink lemons and green leaves and perfectly named ‘Pink Lemonade’ print.

In these pics taken by my sweet hubby Gary I am wearing my Nancy dress in Pink Lemonade with a pink cardigan. The dress is light but has a good weight to the fabric and does not wrinkle easily. I feel very pretty and put-together when I wear this and I receive so many compliments. Twirling in this dress is a lot of fun too!! The public responds so genuinely with smiles and compliments when they see someone dressed in pinup style.

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Halloween Pinup style coming next on the blog so stay tuned for pics of me and Luna and a trip to the pumpkin patch wearing our Halloween themed outfits!!

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Review: Heart of Haute Beverly Dress in Serenity at the Classic Car Show

May 29, 2016 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Pinup Beverly Dress - -Serenity - Vintage Ford Fairlane

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Pinup Beverly Dress – -Serenity – Vintage Ford Fairlane

The local classic car show was approaching and the minute I received this Heart of Haute dress in my favorite Beverly cut in the feminine Serenity pattern I knew exactly what I would be wearing. I would surely standout being ultra ladylike and pretty in this gorgeous dress.

Finding vintage inspired dresses is not always easy when you are a curvy girl with a full bust (I am a G cup). Dresses with rounded necklines in particular are not easy to fit into, as they tend to squish the bust. But, the Beverly dress far surpasses any doubts and the fit is perfection!! Heart of Haute knows how to dress a lady and their designs look fabulous on a variety of body shapes.

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Beverly Pinup Dress - Serenity- Vintage Airstream Bubble Trailer

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Beverly Pinup Dress – Serenity- Vintage Airstream Bubble Trailer

I paired my pretty Beverley dress with a simple pink petticoat for a bit of added flair at the car show, some comfy wedges and my parasol. The colors of the Serenity dress are incredible with Asian Phi flowers that pick up pinks, corals, and soft blush orange with a highlighted gilt gold center. You can pair this dress with pink or coral or blush and even white works well and sets off the pattern and colors perfectly. The dress has a full swing skirt and empire waist with princess seams to fit the body and hug your curves. The round collar with cute bow tie adds the perfect touch of elegance and femininity. Heart of Haute knows it’s all about the details that really set off a dress. The dress zips up the back and has a tie. I am wearing the Beverley dress in Serenity in a size 1X and I think you’ll agree that it looks stunning on me, 🙂

Yasmina Greco Heart of Haute Pinup Beverly Dress -Serenity- Chevy Belair

Yasmina Greco Heart of Haute Pinup Beverly Dress -Serenity- Chevy Belair

The day at the classic car show was a scorcher… over 90 degrees!! The Beverly dress is made of 100% cotton so it can effortlessly be worn in the hot months easily. This pretty dress is a dream in the spring and can take you through autumn and winter with the addition of a cardigan, sweet sweater or coat. I received so many compliments and posed for many pictures!! This is my second Beverly dress, as I own the Hydrangea pattern as well. I wear these beautiful dresses to work so they are perfect for work wear, dinner, and weekends. Your always well dressed, put together, and feminine wearing your Beverly dress, it is a wardrobe essential!!

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Beverly Pinup Dress - Serenity- Vintage Ford Thunderbird

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Beverly Pinup Dress – Serenity- Vintage Ford Thunderbird

Heart of Haute is a quality brand owned and operated by mother-daughter team of Teresa and Mandie Becker in California. All clothing is made in the USA and is vintage inspired. You can find dresses, skirts, tops, sweaters and accessories at this fabulous shop. Customer service is dynamite and your orders are shipped quickly and packaged with great care. Heart of Haute regularly has new items (dresses, skirts, tops, accessories) that will surely have you lusting for their latest collections and you can be confident knowing you’ll look like a gorgeous bombshell every time!!

Yasmina Greco in Heart of Haute Beverly Pinup Dress - Serenity- Vintage Chevy Belair Turquoise Blue

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Pinup Perfection Tied with a Pussy Bow for the Office

March 3, 2016 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco Heart of Haute Estelle Atomic Cats

I’ve been getting asked a lot what a work appropriate top is that has Pinup Rockabilly style since the many options on the market can be a little too cleavage reveling to wear to the office.  So, I decided to post my review of the fabulous Estelle blouse by Heart of Haute and the top I am reviewing is in the Atomic Cat print.

First off, let’s talk about the style. The silhouette is dynamite!! Short sleeve with great shape, classic cut to flatter your curves, gathers along the shoulder and a higher neckline compliment with a perfect pussy bow for ultra feminine flair. There is no other blouse that is more conservative yet feminine and flatters a large bust or small bust equally. Because of the feminine cut, the blouse doesn’t have pulling between buttons so rest assured, there will be no buttons popping open. The blouse is incredibly comfortable, doesn’t wrinkle easily and makes you feel confident, gorgeous, and ready to take charge of a meeting, close a big deal, and handle those irate customers all in classic Pinup style.

Yasmina Greco Heart of Haute Estelle Top Atomic Cats
The Estelle blouse from Heart of Haute pairs perfectly with swing skirts or pencil skirts and even wide leg trousers. The Estelle is so versatile. This blouse is a staple in my work wardrobe and the fabulous gals at Heart of Haute keep coming out with new prints and even sleeveless styles so you can toss on a sweet cardigan if the office gets a little chilly. I definitely will be adding many more Estelle’s to my collection. These tops tend to sell out quickly so hurry and get yours while sizes last!!

 

UPDATE: Top Vintage Retro Boutique also has this one in stock-

Yasmina Greco Top Vintage Pinup Heart of Haute Estelle Atomic Cats

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