Remember the 1970s? Well, I never had the chance to witness it firsthand, but those who lived through the armies of kitschy figurines, forests of macrame hangings, and endless wicker furniture usually loudly groan when they see the bohemian styles of the ’70s resurrected. I’m (proudly) guilty of 1970s revival decorating in our home, and definitely stand by my love for rusty oranges, saturated yellows, and yes, even some avocado green here and there. That’s why I squealed with delight when I ran across this vintage design book from the late ’70s, Houses Architects Live In. (It’s out of print, but still available for purchase on Amazon here.) Leave it to a bunch of architects to do it up right! These homes are moatly minimal in style with  selective use of those bohemian elements that made the ’70s famous. Also, I think I’m having a love affair with built-in seating. Ooo lala!

Whatever happened to the days of piling on all of the necklaces I own, plus cateye sunglasses, a lacy lingerie robe for a jacket, and a head scarf tied neatly under my chin? Well, I suppose when I was a four-year-old (as photographic evidence would suggest), cooky accessorizing was of the highest fashion. But these days I’m terrified of accessories, and really just like to stick with just a simple hat and some ladylike lipstick. That is, until I saw the joy on baby Lucy’s face when she saw my pendant necklace dangling before her. Well, dangling before her until it went promptly into her mouth! Uh-oh! Thankfully, during a visit to The Breast Feeding Center, I found these non-toxic silicone teething necklaces for mothers and babies to enjoy alike! I still feel a bit costumey when I wear accessories with my already slightly eccentric outfits, but I think these beads will work perfectly with a simple Summer wardrobe, eh?

O U T F I T   D E T A I L S :

shoes: Nine West | top: vintage | skirt: thrifted | scarf: gift | necklace: chewbeads

Television and movies can be pretty powerful sources for fashion inspiration, but when you’re constantly watching the black and white classics, as I am, your wardrobe can easily become increasingly drab. Lately, The Dick Van Dyke Show has been continually playing in the corner of my computer as I get work done, or on our tv screen when I’m nursing baby Lucy. I’ve become obsessed with Laura Petrie’s (Mary Tyler Moore) classic wardrobe, but in turn, I’ve noticed that I’m starting to favor black, white, and gray in my personal style choices. It’s silly, really, because do you think those are the only colors Laura Petrie wore? Doubt it! After that realization struck me, I began to daydream about what colors Laura’s outfits really were. Here’s a little peek inside my head, and Laura’s newly technicolor wardrobe.

It gets pretty Pleasantville, doesn’t it? Colorizing Laura Petrie’s wardrobe was sort of addicting, and now I want to do the rest of the characters, and the Petrie’s living room too! It’s like a coloring book for crazy adults. Kind of therapeutic! I know. You guys probably think I’m pretty nutso. But when inspiration strikes… you just gotta do what ya gotta do.

Laura’s my most recent style icon to emulate in my own personal fashion choices. Who are your favorite style icons from tv shows?