Lorraine Duffy Merkl, author of the acclaimed novel Fat Chick, usually publishes her personal parenting anecdotes in places like the New York Times. So I was honored to have her share her own mother's memorable style exclusively for this here little window shop.
Lorraine writes:
"My love of vintage comes from growing up looking at photos of my now 88-year-old mother Angelina (Sacino) Duffy.
I have boxes of pictures with her in cocktail dresses, suits with peplum waists and shoulder pads, peg pants and all that was in vogue when she was a young woman.
This shot, taken on the roof of her apartment in the Italian section of Harlem circa 1942, is a particular favorite of mine. I love the strappy shoes, trousers, formfitting top to accentuate her small waist, and most of all the 'Take that Betty Grable' attitude.
Even though her family did not have a lot of money, my mother always managed to look stylish, because as a gifted seamstress she made most of her own clothes."
12 comments:
What a wonderful post. I loved reading this.
Hey Lorraine.. That's awesome. I always new she was a classy chick..Andrew
I love old photographs so much, they hold a minion of stories within. Thank you for sharing your mum with us.
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wow! this just brightened my morning. looking chic, with attitude, on a budget - it doesn't get better than that!
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Such a great post, and what a beautiful stylish woman x
Who would have thought that rooftop could be a place for photo-shoot in 1942?! This is just amazing, her pose is so lovely. How fortunate of your mother to reach 88 years of age, that's a blessing.
thank you for sharing
nice work keep it up
love the hair !!!
Some people do just have an innate sense of style. Your mother was clearly one of these people.
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