Sometimes one tends to lose her identity in fashion. Following high fashion too closely, a person can forfeit beauty or style. The only way to buy clothes is to suit yourself . When I couldn't find a hat that suited my needs, I designed one. It was comfortable, stayed on my head in the wind...
Category: Livin’ La Vida Vintage
Hats in the Garden
Madge and Mr. Madge headed out this weekend on a beautiful spring morning to partake in the annual Gardens for Connoisseurs tour by the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Twelve private gardens were featured, all around the Atlanta area. Madge loves gardens but since she has the blackest of green thumbs sh...
Don’t Fear the Clip Earrings!
Don't Fear the Clip
Love vintage earrings? If you have browsed Madge's shop, you have probably noticed that most of her selections are clip earrings. You are probably saying to the computer right now, "Wait Madge, I have pierced ears." Well my vintage-loving friends I have one...
Flashback Edition – Spring Hats from 1951
Hats MagazineMadge has an extensive collection of Hats Magazines ranging from the 1950s to 70s. Hats Magazine, established in 1876, was the trade publication for milliners, hat manufacturers, and suppliers. We're highlighting a fun issue from 1951 which happened fall on the 75th anniversary of th...
Vintage Jewelry by Kramer
When someone mentions vintage costume jewelry, probably what comes to mind for many of us are the fabulous rhinestone laden pieces of the 1950s. One of the foremost names in this classic jewelry style was Kramer.
Kramer JewelryLouis Kramer founded Kramer Jewelry Creat...
Half Hats – The One Style for Every Woman
The most common remark Madge gets once someone knows that she sells vintage hat is “I love hats, but I just don’t look good in them”. Madge’s reply comes right out of her personal manifesto: The women who thinks she can’t wear hats just hasn’t found the right hat. For today’s stylish woman who wa...