J. TIKTINER - VINTAGE ACCESSORIES

J. Tiktiner
French - Circa.Late.1970s
(click photo for more details)

A great black belt will always fit into
your wardrobe for year round enjoyment.
*
Frockology Style Tip:
Treat a great belt like an old friend
and don't forget to invite it along. A belt
can be used better as an accessory, then
just to hold up your jeans.

CHANEL - NAIL VARNISH

CHANEL
Fall Trend 2009
JADE
(click photo for more details)
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A great color to enhance all of
your fall wardrobe. Treat it as
a neutral and wear it with everything.
*
Frockology Vintage Tip:
Never be afraid to let any vintage visual
medium inspire you to try a new look.
When " CABARET " premiered in
1972 within a week girls were wearing
green nail varnish as inspired by
Sally Bowles......Divine Decadence

DEATH IN VENICE - VINTAGE CINEMA

Death in Venice
Luchino Visconti - Director
Circa.1971
*
A beautiful example of turn of the century
European style.

GIORGIO ARMANI - VINTAGE COUTURE

Giorgio Armani
Italian - Circa.Mid.1980s
(click photo for more details)

Every slouched boyfriend jacket
should be this elegant and comfortable.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When wearing a loose jacket
don't forget that it easily adapts to
being wrapped and belted as well
as being worn open or closed. Also
think sleeves up as well as down.

SHANNON RODGERS - VINTAGE COUTURE

Shannon Rodgers
American - Circa.Early.1960's
(click photo for more details)

Casual comfort is what it's all
about for early fall or spring.
Step in and zip up and you are
dressed, now that is what we
call an easy style statement.
*
Frockology Fit Tip:
When wearing polka dots it is
best to adjust the size of dot to
your height and shape. Always
showcase yourself but never your
polka dots.

JOAN & DAVID - VINTAGE ACCESSORY

Joan & David
American - Circa.Late.1970s
(click photo for more details)

Leather and Metal binding your
waist. Now, that is a great idea for
for being bound up in fashion.
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Frockology Style Tip:
Use belts to make a fashion statement
as well as be utilitarian. Never store
them bent in half but always rolled
up or hanging straight.

GIVENCHY - VINTAGE COUTURE

Givenchy
French - Circa.Mid.1970s
(click photo for more details)

A beautiful silk print crepe de chine
tunic and skirt that will take you into
fall in a feeling of softness.
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Frockology Care Tip:
Always break up your matched
outfits into separate items to extend
your wardrobe. Always clean them at
the same time to avoid mismatched
color shift.

PAULINE TRIGERE - VINTAGE COUTURE

Pauline Trigere
American - Circa.Early.1980s
(click photo for more details)

An elegant golden metallic lace
gown fit for a modern princess.
Never let it be said that fairy
tales don't come true.
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Frockology Fashion Tip:
When wearing lace always make
sure that your accessories are free
of prongs and sharp edges. Nothing
looks quiet as sad as lace with holes
where they don't belong.

EMANUEL UNGARO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Emanuel Ungaro
French - Circa.Mid.1980s
(click photo for more details)

A silk blouse that is both body
conscious as well as comfortable,
always a desirable addition to your style.
*
Frockology Care Tip:
Never spot clean your silk garments,
as water spotting will appear thus
require a trip to the dry cleaners.

PHILIP TREACY - HAUTE COUTURE CHAPEAU

KENNETH PAUL BLOCK - FASHION ILLUSTRATOR

Kenneth Paul Block
Fashion Illustrator
1924 - 2009
(click photo for more details)

GLORIA VANDERBILT - FASHION ICON

Gloria Vanderbilt
Fashion Icon
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Frockology Fashion Tip:
Let Gloria inspire you to embrace
exuberant color combinations and
to mix your wardrobe like a collage.

ROLLERBALL - VINTAGE CINEMA

Rollerball
American - Circa. 1975
Director - Norman Jewison
(click photo for more details)

A great movie for inspirations of
the hair and makeup as well as
current fashion of the mid 1970s.
Pay closest attention to the party scene.

LULU GUINNESS - VINTAGE HANDBAG

Lulu Guinness
British - Circa.Early.1990s
(click photo for more details)

The perfect small evening bag.
Unusual as well as whimsical,
the best choice when looking for
a unique bag for evening.
*
Frockology Fashion Tip:
To keep a bag looking fresh
never over stuff it. Weight and
stretch are a bags worse enemy.

PERRY ELLIS - VINTAGE COUTURE

Perry Ellis
American - Circa.Late.1970s
(click photo for more details)

A great example of the sheer fluid
body conscious clothing inspired by
the feel of the 1940s yet still retaining
a feel of modernity.
*
Frockology Fashion Tip:
When wearing a semi sheer blouse
and yet desiring freedom of movement,
add a circle adhesive to keep others
from viewing the rise and fall of your
body temperature.

BARBARA HULANICKI - BRITISH DESIGNER

Beyond Biba Trailer from November Films on Vimeo.

ANNE KLEIN - VINTAGE COUTURE

Anne Klein
American - Circa.Late.1970s
(click photo for more details)

Nothing caresses your skin like the
feel of velvet. A great look for fall
when you want to appear provocative
but feel covered and secure as well.
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Frockology Fashion Tip:
When wearing velvet always lift your
skirt a bit before sitting it will help keep
the velvet from crushing.

FRANCO MOSCHINO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Franco Moschino
Italian - Circa.Mid.1990s
(click photo for more details)

A great twofer, together or separate
this look is versatile as well as fun.
Dress it up or down it will work
both ways equally well.
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FROCKOLOGY Fashion Tip:
Always separate any coordinating items
in your wardrobe and use them with
other things. It will extend your look
and give you a better investment.

JAEGER - VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENT

JAEGER
British - Circa.late.1950s
Fashion Advertisement
(click photo for more details)

This is a perfect example of
Modern Vintage Couture.
It looks as current today as
it did in the 1950s.
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FROCKOLOGY Fashion Tip:
Never invest in a current fad
Nothing ages faster or devalues
sooner.

THE ROSE - VINTAGE FILM

The Rose
American - Circa.1979
Director - Mark Rydell

A great example of the rocker chic
look that inspired fashion in the late
60s and early 70s.

DON LOPER - VINTAGE COUTURE

Don Loper
American - Circa.Mid.1950s
(click photo for more details)

A great tweed suit that looks as good
apart as it does together. Splash it with
bold gold jewelry and boots or slide it over
a great pant and sweater with flats and a
bucket bag. It will make a glorious addition
to your fall look.

CALVIN KLEIN - VINTAGE COUTURE

Calvin Klein
American - Circa.Fall.1980
(click photo for more details)

Bohemian Luxury for Fall
Together of separate they will add spice
to your fashion mix. Pair the tunic over
dark leggings or the skirt with a supple
tissue thin wrap suede blouse, either way
you won't go wrong.

EMANUEL UNGARO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Emanuel Ungaro
French - Circa.Late.1970s
(click photo for more details)

The shape for Fall 2009 has a 40s
inspired shape and feel and this
looks as fresh now as it did in the 70s.

GIANNI VERSACE - VINTAGE COUTURE

Gianni Versace
Italian - Circa.Mid.1970's
(click photo for more details)

This tunic and zouave pant
look is from the first collection
under the Versace label and is
as desirable as it is collectible.

ADELE SIMPSON - VINTAGE COUTURE

Adele Simpson
American - Circa.Mid.1970's
(click photo for more details)

The best go to coat when comfort
and versatility are what you are
looking for in a new coat this Fall.

VINTAGE CELEBRITY SIGHTING - AMANDA SEYFRIED

Amanda Seyfried
Vintage Chanel Circa.Early.1990s

COLLECTING VINTAGE - KERRY TAYLOR AUCTIONS

Kerry Taylor
Kerry Taylor Auctions
Vintage Clothing Auctioneer
(click photo to read article)

BEHIND THE GLAMOUR - FASHION SHOWS

Michael Kors
Spring 2010

It takes more then a great designer
and a lot of pretty girls and a crowd of
fashionistas to make a fashion show.
Take a moment and give some respect
to the behind the scenes folks that make
the magic happen, They work long hard
hours and take a lot of flack, usually
with a smile on their face. So, let's hear
it for the unsung faceless mentors of fashion.
With out them you are just in a room in the
dark with no sound. Think about that!

VINTAGE CELEBRITY SIGHTING - JENIFER GARNER

Jenifer Garner
Toronto Film Festival
Dress: Vintage Oscar de la Renta

ANDY WARHOL - VINTAGE ART

Andy Warhol
American - Artist
1928 - 1987

This week marks the Spring Collections
in New York City. We at Frockology
enjoy watching the emerging trends
as much as the rest of the country.
However, it makes us aware at the same
time why we prefer vintage.
It doesn't look alike
It isn't as expensive
It has better quality
It allows us to recycle
It lets us be individual
It has a story to share
It appreciates in value
So when you look for your favorite
Spring looks always buy wisely for
investment, it will pay you dividends
in the future.

VALENTINO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Valentino
Italian - Circa.Early.1970s
(click photo for more details)

Tailored - Sculptural - Sleek

A great suit for Fall. Wear it
together for a neo 40s vibe. Then
break it apart, its great for doing
double duty.

EMANUEL UNGARO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Emanuel Ungaro
French - Circa.Late.1980s
(click photo for more details)

Provocative - Sensual - Feminine

Captures the feeling of the siren of
1940's just in time for Fall 2009.

ADELE SIMPSON - VINTAGE COUTURE

Adele Simpson
American - Circa.Late.1960s
(click photo for more details)

Militaristic - Sharp - Tailored

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE - DOCUMENTARY

The September Issue
Documentary
C.2009
Dir. R. J. Cutler
Opens: Sept.11,2009
(click photo for more details)

A great watch! Don't Miss!
Total Tour De Force!
Grace Coddington Rocks!

SHANNON RODGERS - VINTAGE COUTURE

Shannon Rodgers
American - Circa.Mid.1960s
(click photo for more details)

A great look for early fall or spring.
Structured as well as comfortable
and that is a great combo for
any season.

BILL BLASS - VINTAGE COUTURE

Bill Blass
American - Circa.Mid.1970's
Tailored - Crisp - All American
(click photo for more details)

A very versatile look for fall. Wear it
as a suit look or break it up and make
it do double duty, go on, it can take it.

CYPRES - VINTAGE FRAGRANCE

Rigaud
Fragrance - Cypres
Circa.1950
(click photo for more details)

Picture a room with lacquer red
walls and a leopard print carpet
and the aroma of the Mediterranean
in the air. You have just steeped into
the office of Diana Vreeland editor
of Vogue . Let Cypres make a memory
for you.

VINTAGE CINEMA - MICHELANGELO ANTONIONI

La Notte
Italian - 1961
Michelangelo Antonioni

A day in the life of a couple
no longer in love. A dark
romantic love story.

TODD OLDHAM - MODERN VINTAGE COUTURE

Todd Oldham
American - Circa.Mid.1990's
Playful - Colorful - Whimsical
(click photo for more details)

Anything by Todd Oldham is guaranteed
to make you smile with delight. His
effervescent personality can always
be seen shining through his work.

CHRISTIAN DIOR - VINTAGE COUTURE

Christian Dior
French - Circa. A/H 1984
Sleek - Elegant - Comfortable
(click photo for more details)

Toss it on over anything and you will
be instantly chic in that oh so special
French way.

GIORGIO ARMANI - VINTAGE COUTURE

Giorgio Armani
Italian - Circa.Mid.1980's
Exotic - Playful - Tropical
(click photo for more details)

In the cold dead of winter take this
on your next jaunt to St. Bart's, wear
it with a frangipani blossom in your
hair and barefoot. Going native never
looked so good.

LANVIN - MODERN VINTAGE COUTURE

Lanvin
French - Circa.Early.1990's
(click photo for more details)

A beautiful example of the work of
Claude Montana while he was head
of the House of Lanvin.
An exciting blend of Parisian Chic and
the geometric inspirations that are a
halmark of Montana.

CALVIN KLEIN - VINTAGE COUTURE

Calvin Klein
American - Circa.Late.1980's
Minimal - Sleek - Provocative
(click photo for more details)

Give your late summer tan a beautiful
backdrop, slip into this and be
beautifully comfortable.

FRANCO MOSCHINO - MODERN VINTAGE COUTURE

Franco Moschino
Italian - C.Mid.1990's
Humorous - Color - Defined Shoulder
(click photo for more details)

Moschino calling out to the playful
spirit in you.

ANNE KLEIN - VINTAGE COUTURE

Anne Klein
American - Circa.Late.1970's
Casual - Comfortable - Americana
(click photo for more details)

A great late summer look, it doesn't
get any better than seersucker.

WILLIAM TRAVILLA - VINTAGE COUTURE

William Travilla
American - Circa: 1950's
Glamour - Comfort - Wearable
(click photo for more details)

Capturing the spirt of Fall today as
much as is did in the 1950's
and that is what is best about
Modern Vintage Couture

LULU GUINNESS - MODERN HANDBAG

Lulu Guinness
British - Circa. Fall 2009
Playful - Whimsical - Traditional
(click photo for more details)

Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary
of
LULU GUINNESS

ALBERT CAPRARO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Albert Capraro
American - Circa.Mid.1970's
Comfortable - Casual - Elegant
(click photo for more details)

FRANCO MOSCHINO - VINTAGE COUTURE

Franco Moschino
Italian - Circa.Late.1980's
Playful - Provocative - Whimsical
(click on photo for more details)

RIFAT OZBEK - VINTAGE COUTURE

Rifat Ozbek
British - Circa.Late.1980's
Unique - Ethnic Inspired - Provocative
(click photo for more detail)

KETCHUP - FOOD

Ketchup
8590 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90069
310.289.8590
(click on photo for more details)

Basic comfort food kicked up a notch
in a trendy diner atsmophere overlooking
Sunset Blvd. Skip it for lunch but hit it for
night time see and be scene. Totally hipster
totally LA.

ERNO LASZLO - SKINCARE

Erno Laszlo
pHormula No. 3-9
(click photo for more details)

A great product for reducing redness
as well as puffiness giving the skin
a radiant glow . Use it and see the
difference.