1961 Fashions Pt 2

I'm currently fascinated with Breakfast at Tiffany's and the black dresses Audrey Hepburn wears in it. (I have yet to see the movie!) Here are the two that seem to be iconic from the movie.

1961 Fashions, Pt 1

Some wonderful images from Fashion-Era.com. See their website for even more photos. There were plenty of "leftovers" from the 50s through the mid-60s.

A great description of Women's fashions in 1961: 
http://www.paperpast.com/html/1961_fashion.html

Men's Fashion:

Also from
http://www.paperpast.com/html/1961_fashion.html

Men's Fashion.---The trim, easy two-button suit was the important item in men's fashions for 1962. The look established by President Kennedy was as immediately popular as the Ivy League three-button suit was 10 years earlier. The two-button suit allowed more shoulder, more lapel, and more chest room, and exposed more shirt and tie. There was also a small, growing interest in the one-button suit jacket.

Classic suiting fabrics continued to be featured, such as worsteds, cotton and synthetic cords, sharkskins, mohairs, and iridescent blends. Camel became important for fall, while shetlands and rugged tweeds dominated the leisure-wear market. Gray flannel, out of fashion for five years, returned in more durable blends. The ski-look in country clothes was as outstanding in men's sportswear as in women's. Fur-trimmed collars and fur-lined semi casual coats, as well as suede and suede-trimmed jackets, were also popular in leisure clothes. Odd jackets continued in casual wear, with more prominent patterns.

Brown for town made a surprising comeback, often with subtle stripings of black, blue, or green. High-rising slip-on shoes with square toes and new wing tips were shown for casual as well as evening wear. Stripes were popular in shirts and ties. Hats with preshaped crowns or triangular convex forms and semicasual town hats in silk and velour made fashion news.

1961 Movies

Here are a few of the big movies that came out in 1961.

From the website: http://sixties60s.com/1961movies.htm 

Some of the good ones....

The Absent-Minded Professor
One Hundred and One Dalmatians 
The Alamo

Breakfast at Tiffany's

King of Kings

Exodus
The Parent Trap
Swiss Family Robinson
A Raisin in the Sun
The World of Suzie Wong
La Dolce Vita
El Cid
The Errand Boy (Jerry Lewis)
The Ladies Man (Jerry Lewis)
Flower Drum Song
Pocketful of Miracles
Splendor in the Grass
Two Rode Together

Babes in Toyland
The Young Ones
Westside Story

And then some of the "B" movies

Reptilicus - Danish movie filmed twice in English and Danish. Miners find a dragon's tail which regenerates to reek havoc in Amsterdam.

The Pit and the Pendulum Roger Corman and Vincent Price team up for the second, and most acclaimed of the ten stylistic Edgar Allen Poe series.

Atlantis, the Lost Continent Geroge Pal's worst movie with lots of footage taken from Quo Vadis and the Naked Jungle.

 

Mothra - Toho Studios, gives us the first of ten starring the friendly monster (non larval stage).

Also a link in case you want to see the entire list of 397 movies that came out that year!


http://www.myvideostore.com/content/movies/year.html?client=&year=1961

1961 Trivia

My "big" birthday is coming up and I've been having fun researching what the world was like that year, and that day I came into the world.

Here's a newsreel from that day and also a recording of a Kennedy giving a talk that day.

What I learned on a field trip

My DD's school went to the Warm Springs Dam Fish Hatchery today and one of the things I learned was that fish are born with all the scales they are ever going to have, and they are a lot like tree rings–you can see a ring for each season they have lived, and are wider when they grow more, like in the summer.

From the Texas Parks and Wildlife site:

"Fish with bones have scales. Some fish, such as gar, have heavy, plate-like scales called ganoid scales. Other fish have thinner scales. Fish scales form rings as they grow. During the cold months, scales grow more slowly and leave a ring on the scale. Like rings on a tree, you can count rings on a scale for clues on the age of fish. This is easier to do with fish that live where winter temperatures are cooler. Fish without scales include catfish, sharks, most eels, lampreys and rays."

That's funny, 'cause when I have a really good growing season, my scales reflect it, too!

Sad week

Our beautiful golden retriever died this week in a freak accident in the house. She was running up and down the hall and through our bedroom when her head hit the door. We think she broke her neck. She was gone within a few minutes.

Goodbye Sweetie.

2010 Resolution List Review

Here's my list (Part I and Part II) from January 1, 2010 and an update (in blue) on how I did. I'll post my 2011 list next week.

Part I

1. Hair–well, I've been growing out my hair and it is definitely long, now. With my last haircut I added back some bangs and I like it a lot better. Just have to keep up with the bangs trimming to keep it nice. Done. Ongoing.
   That's so funny! I got it very long and got through our 30th Anniversary party with it long and done up real fancy. I cut it short about a couple weeks later and I love it! Letting the curls to their thing.
   
   
2. Eyes–I did just get my eyes checked last month and ordered a new pair of every-day glasses–my first in four years.  Done, for at least another two years.
   
   
3. Nose– That smelly nose issue is on-going. Had a CT scan last month, but they didn't see anything. So off to someone else next week. Ongoing but on top of it at the moment.
   Resolved as far as it can be. I have a cyst on my olfactory nerve. I get MRI's every 6 months or so to make sure it's not growing. The smells come and go.
   
   
4.  Face– No, I don't plan on having a face lift! Although I do have the droopy eye-lid thing that Meryl Streep's character had in the movie It's Complicated. (a review of that is coming...) But last year I did attempt to start some new "skin care habits" around cleansers and lotions and such. I think I really saw an improvement there...need to keep it up again. I don't want to be accused of being a cougar to my husband who is OLDER than me. ;)  Renew habit, ongoing.Did very badly on this one. Didn't keep up any routine other than I do use a moisturizer every day and usually a facial scrub in the morning in the shower.
   
   
5. Mouth–I include this here as part of what I put IN my mouth–that is–food. I'd like to get back to eating really well again, planning my meals, shopping for fresh foods twice a week and keeping the grocery bill in check and the fridge clean and clear of science experiments. Gee, it's all connected, isn't it? (See my previous post on my fridge on my business website and a coming post as promised about it this week.)
   
   Part of my eating well is a simple plan, really–breakfast is two fruits, one protein, one whole grain and plenty of water. Lunch and dinner is one fruit, one veggie, one protein, one whole grain and again plenty of water. Snacks are tough, but a tiny bit of chocolate is in there, as well as veggies and fruits. Maybe throw in some fiber supplements, some vitamins and herbs, too. And of course I am still vegan and nearly wheat-free for most of last year.
   This one is 50/50. Late this year I started seeing a nutritionist and even though some habits are not thoroughly changed, I've made some changes (supplements) and know which ones I want to get back to once the holidays are over.
   
   
6. Neck–Hmm, I'm ok with my neck except for that double chin. But what I notice on my neck is all those skin tags and moles. It's been way too long since my last "mole patrol" (I got that term from an episode of Will and Grace. My doctor actually found a pre-cancerous thingy and removed it.) so I need to schedule another one. I'm with Kaiser now, but the last time I went I saw Dr. Marek Lorenc in Santa Rosa. I admit to having a little crush on him since he reminds me of Armand Assante and has this very quiet manner and precision lightning-quick way with a scalpel. Need to schedule appointment. Did badly here. Just last week I made the appointment with Dr Lorenc for January 2011. Better late than never, right?
   
   
7. Back and hips–Well, the same old issues at this point. I got sick in November and stopped going to all my stretching classes, training sessions and chiro appointments. And my hip is worse than ever and my back is on the edge every day. Get back to that routine of classes and seeing the chiropractor.
   This is not resolved. I did see a couple different chiropractors, used a trainer for awhile, attended stretching/strengthening classes and lately have been doing aquaerobics 2-3x a week. If I keep it up I feel better, but it gets bad pretty quickly if I stop.
    
8. General weight issues–Today on New Year's Day, 2010, I weighed in at 157.5 pounds. Yeah, a few have crept back on. If I can hold to #4 (eating well) and #6 (Stretching and self-care) I can start looking at more aggressive exercise to tone up and lose, let's say, 20 pounds? I'd love to be down to that before our trip back East this summer and our 30th Anniversary this summer. Stick to #4 and #6 and have a plan for more exercise.Didn't know I'd be taking such a big hit from Menopause. Ten EXTRA pounds even with all these classes and swimming. Am starting with supplements, and even playing with Kirstie Alley's Organic Liaison website and am tracking my food each day (for a whole 4 days now!)
    
9. Feet–I have weak arches and I finally did get new arch supports last year. My feet tend to hold me back if there isn't something else holding me back first (like my hip this last year!). Done.
   Nothing new to report.
    
10. General Self-care– I've fallen down on this in the last few months. All of the above, plus those wonderful times when I used to take long hot baths and just relax. Get back to bath habit. Starting tonight?!Not so good here. Really need that bath time and should look at my schedule to make sure I know which evenings can be MINE!
    

Part II

1. Get out in nature more.
   (My own advice!) I saw lots of great free walks listed in the SRJC catalog. And take Allie out with me. Would love to get out at least once a week, but twice a month would be a great start. Easy walks, photo outings, picnics, playing at the beach.
   Hmmm, I did really, really badly on this one. Didn't do a single walk from SRJC.
   
   
2. Take some singing lessons.
   Again, the SRJC catalog has a group class that sounds fun and non-threatening. It would mean missing 3 NBOC meetings (plus one for vacation), so I might have to think about resigning for the year.
   I did really, really well on this one! I started the class at the JC, and even though I quit it, I did start with a private teacher before the summer, and am still with her.
   
   
3. Get caught up on my own organizing projects.
   Apparently, 5 years is my maximum for staying organized in this big house. In great need of revamping several areas or move again! (And I am NOT ready to move!) Biggest areas: pantry, office and of course, the garage.
   I'm about 50/50 on this one, which is good for me. I got to the pantry, but it needs better maintenance or a better built-in system. The garage has gone up and down, and my office, well, it's had its good days! My fridge had mostly good days, and even when it got bad, it was fun to get it in shape again.
    
4. Get back to being creative.
   I love my digital camera and I bought a really cool printer that can do big art prints.
   Managed to dodge this all year. I came upon a tech brick wall with the limited capacity of my computer. Bought a new computer recently so I will review this for the list next week! I kept taking photos though and even gave myself a whole morning on our Cape Cod trip to just walk around and shoot, and even did a photo-shoot with Allie and Russ.
   
5. Ukulele
   Learn a few more songs and keep up my own practicing. I know I'll never be as good as Allie, but I don't have to be!
   Nope, I floundered here. Will update this idea too. Can you say "Banjo Ukulele?"
   
   
6. Decide if it's worth it to keep up with all the organizing biz stuff. Or just take that weight off my shoulders and concentrate on my life/health, my daughter and my husband.
   Wow, that's a big one.
   Wow...late last year was really slow business-wise and looking grim. However, the year picked up quickly and 2010 was my best year ever in terms of business. I'm going strong, still involved and have a steady client-base. Whoo-hoo!