On the Wild Side of Mid Century Home Decor

I love mid century design, the sleek lines, rad colors and overall mix of modern and creative ideas. These mid century designs are just a bit ove the top in bold colors, but for the time, they were what was trending, modern and new. I really like certain element in each design as an onging student of design and style. These bold room lend themselves to create your own style.  A as lover of vintage and fashion I can take what I like in each room and create a new fashion garment or use for my own home decor ideas. Inspiration is found everywhere even in old mid centruy home decor magazines.

This is one bright yellow room, a bit to much yellow for my taste, although I do like the yellow panel curtains and yellow shag rug. A nice idea they used in this room was the panels on the wall, I love large graphics for wall decor it adds a great focal point. The fabric on the sofa and tablecloth would be awesome for a summer dress, maybe with a yellow cummerbund.

A very blue room with some silver and white and a touch of orange. Okay children would love the mirrors, but this is not a child proof room, that coffee table alone is a recipe for very bad hurts and owies, although I love the coffee table and if I lived lone would love to have it. The blinds look aluminum and are very cool and would look great in a industrial style home. Love the print on the wall, how it picks up the blue and orange in the room. These colors being on the opposite side of the color wheel really compliment each other. And, once again the fabric on the sofa and chairs would make for the cutest dress, maybe a maxi and use those daisies for a hair wreath.

Hmmm....looks like 50s hasn't yet caught up with the 60s, except maybe with the rug. I do like this coffee table too and always love bright sunny windows, so the sheers for this window tratment really work for me. That small sofa might look better in a bedroom sitting area. I think for fashion a plain polka dotted fabric with only a few large flowers strategically placed on a shift dress would be cool, maybe as a border print.

What are your thoughts on these designs, anything stand out for you, a redesign somewhere? Just leave a comment, it is always wonderful to hear what others think, let's connect ♥ ♥ ♥

Sea Fever by Joan Collins Vogue 1957

This is a cute outfit with a sea nautical theme, perfect for summer!

Love the side buttons on the skirt and the polka dot blouse is adorable!

The ad says ~ Sea-fever, spring-fever when you spy these slightly nautical separates by Joan Collins. White-dotted blouse of Silcoona, a soft new acetate. $6.95. Sweet and narrow skirt of Cape Cod rayon $7.95. Both, Folker Fabrics. Blue, shrimp or navy. Sizes 5 to 15. Lard & Taylor, New York, Marshell Field & Company, Chicago, J.W. Robinson, Los Angeles.

I am thinking shrimp is red. I think any of these color would look great, although I am not sure I would go all red with the blouse and skirt. On me that would be to much red because I am a summer color,but the red skirt and a white blouse would work just fine.

What color would you prefer?

Fashion Wonder In Exciting New Fabrics Vogue 1957 Style

From the Vogue 1957magazine is this advertisment for Dan River dresses made from Dan River fabrics.

Cottons that don't wrinkle and I am assuming dry pretty quickly, that is truely carefree, I'll take one of each, thank you!

This dress just matches the color scheme, but is not part of the ad.

Love the evening gown and brocade coat, just beautiful!

Here is another photo from the magazine that matches in color tones with the two above.

I really like this car coat, that loose boxy shape and corduroy fabric and of course the color! Remember bench seat? I think they only come in trucks these days.

Do you have a favorite color scheme in the clothing you wear? That would probably indicate what season you are, Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter or a combination of these season.

Some Lovely Vintage Dresses and Collectibles Recently Listed

Want to see the new listing of  vintage dresses in my Etsy shop at Oso Victoria. These dresses vary from the 50s to the 80s and go from party wear to day and country picnic wear, all are worn to have fun and enjoy the day weither you are out for the evening dining and dancing or staying home and relaxing with a good book.  Styling and doing it with fashion is fun! 

Also, included are a few collectibles in my collectible and home decor shop at Camron D. These items are great for a party, camping, or the home hobbiest. 

Like what you see, leave a comment for your favorite, I love hearing from all my readers, also be sure to be a google follower, I would love to follow you back, thanks so much!

Vintage 1960s Hawaiian Kiyomi maxi dress in pink floral cotton size xxs $45

Vintage 1980s blue check empire waist cotton day dress country, size medium $22

Vintage 1950s Jr Theme floral chiffon full skirt fitted bodice party dress size medium or vintage Jr. 11 $150

Vintage 1960s aqua-turquoise party dress with silver thread brocade roses size medium $85

Vintage 1960 lavender blue mod sheath dress size med-lg $48

 Vintage 1960s Plastic Mod Flower Power Serving Tray $14

Vintage Solid Copper Moscow Mule Mugs by West Bend set of 7 $105

Set of 8 Vintage Libbey Gold Leaf Drinking Glasses on Frosted Glass $28

Vintage 1980s Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Boat Kit $14

Some these lovies are perfect for a 'Mad Man' theme and all are wonderful to enjoy! Thanks for looking and please comment and share your favs, thanks!