Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Colored Knit Pick n' Mix

A colorized image from a 1930s knitting booklet (shown below) gave me the idea to start mixing and matching some of my own 30s sets & separates.  Here are a couple of colour combos I tried out:

30s Peach Crocheted Top with Light Blue Knitted skirt



Peach top again with green knitted skirt














23 comments:

  1. Fiona TimanttiMarch 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Perfect colours!

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  2. garofitMarch 22, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Great color combinations. I love them both, they look great on you. Ah, I can't wait for more summery weather!

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  3. JennieMarch 22, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I love the first combo, perfect Spring look xx

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  4. Sara KristiinaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Oh that knitted top is marvellous! Great pics :)

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  5. LandGirl1980March 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Loving BOTH - but especially the green :)

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  6. ElinaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Blue & peach works surprisingly well!

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  7. TashaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Ooh, I love both of them! I have a hard time pairing separates but I love them so.

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  8. iLiveinmyLabMarch 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Both of those outfits are fantastic! Great pairings!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    beautiful,once again :)

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  10. stephanieMarch 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Super cute!!

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  11. KatiusciaMarch 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    i always loved gowns because i'm not very skilled in pairing vintage separates!
    i don't know why people say light blu and pink don't match,to me are lovely together!

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  12. avintagespirit (Lizzy)March 22, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love that top, so gorgeous. It looks so lovely with both the light blue and the green skirt. So perfect for spring.

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  13. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Adore the peach and green combo x

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  14. EileenMarch 22, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Lovely! Perfect colors for spring. Stop by and visit my new blog if you get a chance. :)
    http://thepinkhome.blogspot.com/

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  15. BaronessVonVintageMarch 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    thanks, dolls! I'm thinking I love the green with the peach best, but would totally wear the peach with the pale blue this spring, too! Fun to experiment! I wish peach was an easier colour for me to wear, though. Definitely tricky for me to rock the orange colour group...or pastels, really. Oh, well, that's what bronzer is for! :)

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  16. Miss RayneMarch 22, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Peach and blue is lovely, I especially like the hat in the first pic, that would be so YOU

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  17. EmilyMarch 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    What a great idea!! I really love the peach with the green -- it's a great combination, one I would never have thought of.

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  18. MaryMarch 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Very simple and elegant. I love the shoes! Peach and green go great!

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  19. Tickety Boo Tupney - A Dash OF Worcester Sauce.March 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Ah, I can always count on you to post more outfits for me to daydream about! (Especially the knitteds!) I like both pairings but I must say that I’m more taken with the green and peach…… and I have to mention that hat….. ooow arhhh- isn’t that just something! Tups x

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  20. BaronessVonVintageMarch 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    thanks again! my celluloid bracelet actually gave me the idea that orange & green could go (I also have a fun 30s cotton plaid dress, my "peas n' carrots" frock, that is this same colour palette); am happy with the pair up!

    Miss Rayne, Tickety Boo: I think I need to attempt to make myself that hat...unless some kind soul wanted to take pity on this knittedly challenged baroness and make me one ? hhehehe ;)

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  21. Andi B. GoodeMarch 22, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Tat's such a great idea. I definitely love the second one best - both combos look great but the green and peach is so striking!
    -Andi x

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  22. Lavender and TwillMarch 23, 2011 at 5:10 AM

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    Great outfits! Both color combinations are simply darling and I am loving that peachy knit top. It's gorgeous!

    xox,
    bonita of Depict This!
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  23. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Actually, I think peach suits you so well! I myself have troubles with pastel colors, as Coco Chanel said; why would any woman want to look as a cake :), but if mixed with other tones, they can really look nice.
    For ex, this peach top I'd pair it with a chocolate brown skirt. Maybe it's too conventional, but I like it.

    Baroness, you're one and only in aaaaaaaall blogland.

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