Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The search is on!

June 1970


This is my mum at the tender age of 19. Looking like a total beach babe and I can't get over how dang cute she was. I've had this photo scanned in for a long time - but it somehow disappeared (I could have sworn it was on flickr!) I finally found it today in the depths of my hard drive.

It's funny - as I'm getting a little older I feel like I'm finally figuring out my personal style. And I've also realized my mum has been my biggest influence. From the way she dressed when she was my age to the things I surround myself with in my apartment. My lace dress obsession definitely comes from her... that's just the start of it. And you know, all of those funny little things she used to tell me that I would just shrug off are finally clicking in. (right now it's been to wear more shades of pink and white and to keep my hair long!) I guess this is what happens when you grow up a little bit.

Well, anyway - after looking at this photo for a little while I realized my mom has the most AMAZING tote bag in existence. Creamy white, with the perfect shade of dark brown leather crisscross straps... And so my search is on for a bag like this. I'm hoping my mom can clue me in to where she got it/what brand it was - but in the mean time, if any of you lovely ladies find something similar in your internet/real life searches - please, please let me know!!! (I'll also take a navy blue/white dot bikini like that but I'm not pushing my luck!)

28 comments:

Unknown said...

I think Target might have something similar :/ that's a big MIGHT though. Your mum is such a hottie!

KeepItFvncy,
M.E.

Anonymous said...

Your mom is adorable!!!! I know what you mean about taking inspiration when you don't even know it. I think I've really taken a page from my mom's style and I think she's the most beautiful, stylish person I have known and still know and will know. When I went back to visit my relative in China they told me that their first memory of my mom was showing up at my dad's family's house in a lily white sweater and everyone remembered it even thought it was nearly 30 years ago because in the late 60s in China no one wore white sweaters, everyone sort of just wore utilitarian clothing in drab colors, and reading your post made me remember this and how I love white sweaters and wearing white in winter and how that probably was somehow mystically passed on to me from my mom.

xo Jenny

(PS--her bikini is the cutest! I so wish bathing suit makers would make two pieces in that style--it's so flattering!)

Shelia Day said...

Adorable photo. Maybe you could try Alchemy on Etsy.

Secondhand Stella said...

This photo doesn't look 40 years old! It looks so contemporary.

Monked & Fifed said...

Great photo! It is crazy, whenever I ask my mom about something fabulous she had it was usually hand made. A great bag like that would be "just a little something I had". That kind of style and quality was sort of expected?
Imagine that!?!
Good luck...let us know what you find!

SophieSweetVintage said...

Wow, she's a stylish lady! Her bikini is sweet and the bag.. well, just perfect :)

CHRISTI JAY said...

That bathing suit is so cute too! i love old pictures of parents in their cool days.

reckless daughter said...

I can't believe how current this looks! I'd wear it all too.

PS: Now I see where you got your lovely figure and beautiful hair! ;)

Alice In Fashionland said...

I LOVE your mum's Bikini. Sooo cute.

Megan said...

Wow! Your mom is quiet the star! Beautiful :) I can completely see where your style was influenced from! xoxo

Maggie

Mybreakfastblog.com

Unknown said...

wow what a beautiful photo! i can totally see how she has such an influence on you.. ill look for the tote bag!
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Suzanne said...

Your mom is so adorable! I love seeing old pictures of moms!

Sarah J said...

*sigh*
just another magnificent reason to wish i was born in our parent's generation. Navy frilly bikini's all the way!

Caroline said...

That picture is great and what a great swim suit!!! The tote is great too. I love photographs! xo

PrettyDamnCute said...

Great picture. And I agree you mom is adorable. The bag is nice but that bathing suit is amazing! I'll be on the lookout for both.

Jessica said...

Your mom look so cool! If I see a bag like that anywhere I'll let you know.

Miss Tami Lee said...

I wish I had her swimsuit! It's adorable

Isabel said...

Oh gosh, she's gorgeous!

MarieBayArea said...

your mother is gorgeous. i agree, a total beach babe.

Anonymous said...

Gap actually had a very similar bag about 3 years ago. No cross straps, but otherwise very similar.

A said...

its a great photo! good luck with finding a bag, shame she doesn't have it still!

Casey said...

Wow--you're mom has such style! :) That bag is really nice; hope you can find one that fits the bill.

I think that is so lovely that you take a lot of fashion inspiration from your mom! I know mine has been one of my biggest influences, even though my style has definitely developed into a more theatrical/romantic look. She tends to be more classic/preppy (it really suits her), but I learned a lot from her about dressing and share her love of fun accessories.

♥ Casey
blog | elegantmusings.com

Rebecca said...

What a lovely picture! Vintage photos are the best. You mum is clearly a very stylish person.

Oh, My Darling said...

Believe it or not, I bookmarked this tote recently, and I think that it's almost identical to the one your mom had: http://www.unruly-things.com/2010/05/crossed-tote.html

Hope this helps!

Bárbara said...

That photo of you mom is lovely!! thanks for sharing!

hannah, heart city said...

she is such a babe! and so stylish to boot. the apple doesn't fall far...

lauren, said...

I stumbled across a few on the UO site. Although, none are near as adorable and classic as your mother's. http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=81&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=17887621&parentid=TRENDS_SUMMER2010WALL&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=63&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=TRENDS_SUMMER2010WALL&popId=TRENDS_SUMMER2010VIEWALL&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=

Take care, love.

Meghan said...

Oh my gosh, what a cutie she was! That bathing suit is so precious.

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