tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post1888631639608234502..comments2024-02-21T11:26:15.070-08:00Comments on GlamAmor: Out & About--Vintage Swimsuits Make for a Swingin' Summer at FIDMKimberly Truhlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-12232816549307337052012-07-29T15:17:12.307-07:002012-07-29T15:17:12.307-07:00I'm just like you, Melissa...there's somet...I'm just like you, Melissa...there's something about the style of all those beachy 50s/60s movies and television shows. There's such a mood about them and their style is just so darn happy and relaxing. The prints are usually quite inspired. At the exhibit, I really loved seeing how the swimwear styles repeated in the clothing of the time as well. And the accessories! My goodness. Did BEWITCHED ever have a Hawaii episode? I would have loved to see that wardrobe! lol<br /><br />So glad you enjoy the Out & Abouts...I think of you and Kay in particular whenever I do them. I like imagining I'm taking my girlfriends along for the adventures. :)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-52677306436660393152012-07-29T15:13:31.373-07:002012-07-29T15:13:31.373-07:00Whenever I go to FIDM, Kay, I think of you! I kno...Whenever I go to FIDM, Kay, I think of you! I know you'd love it. I know you'd love Dave, too. You two could both talk a lot of vintage. Glad you enjoyed your virtual visit with me and looking forward to hearing of your adventures in Florida!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-19545642930273413822012-07-19T06:24:13.228-07:002012-07-19T06:24:13.228-07:00In spite of growing up near the water here on the ...In spite of growing up near the water here on the Gulf Coast, I've never been much of a beach person. I have always loved the look of beach and swimwear from the '50s and '60s, though. It's so fun and kitschy! Every summer as a kid I'd watch "Gidget" reruns on the local TV station and idolize Sally Field's Southern California surfer look. She and her friends had the cutest bathing suits!<br /><br />It's interesting to read the information in your pictures and see the influence of Hawaii on California style. In addition to "Gidget," my love of the tropical/beachy look was also greatly influenced by all the mid-century TV shows and movies that took us on a trip to Hawaii. There were a bunch of them and I watched them all repeatedly when I was young. I have a feeling I'm going to be disappointed when I arrive in Hawaii in January and people don't look like they stepped out of "The Brady Bunch," "I Dream of Jeannie," or "Gidget Goes Hawaiian." ;-)<br /><br />I always get such vicarious fun from your Out & About posts! Thanks, Kimberly.<br /><br />MelissaMelissa Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867200392531626189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-40417945296746622242012-07-13T07:36:38.978-07:002012-07-13T07:36:38.978-07:00Cowabunga, what a great post! It's a charming ...Cowabunga, what a great post! It's a charming exhibit (naturally, the editor in me deplores the typos that abound in that one descriptor paragraph! LOL). But I loved the whole Moondoggie/Gidget 60's scene, from landlocked suburban Maryland. I feel like I visited FIDM and that's a lovely sensation. Thanks for sharing your visit with us, Kimberly! Wonderful job as always! Love, Kay (still pale, pasty and landlocked)...XOMarlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442632575933706511noreply@blogger.com