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A Colorful Spring Day in Vienna
- April 08, 2026
- by
- The Glambassador
There’s a very specific moment in Vienna when you realize winter is finally over. It felt like a colorful spring day in Vienna in the best possible way.
It’s not a date on the calendar. It’s not even the first day it technically becomes spring. It’s that first truly warm day when the sun feels different. When people linger a little longer in the parks. When suddenly the city feels like it’s exhaling.
We had one of those days this week.
It was warm enough to...
A Return to the Old Days: An Edwardian Inspired Outfit for Spring
- April 04, 2026
- by
- The Glambassador
There’s something about early spring that feels like a quiet beginning.
Not the bold, blooming kind of beginning that comes later in the season, but a softer one. The light shifts, the air changes, and suddenly you find yourself wanting to step outside and linger a little longer than you meant to. This Edwardian inspired outfit felt perfectly suited to that kind of day.
This past week, I did something I haven’t done in a very long time.
My darling gentleman and I packed up...
How My Vintage Style Is Evolving for the New Year
- December 28, 2025
- by
- The Glambassador
As the year winds down, I’ve been reflecting on how my vintage style is evolving for the new year. My style hasn’t changed dramatically, but it has shifted in a natural, steady way that mirrors what’s happening in the rest of my life. I’ll be turning 50 soon, and I’m honestly excited about it. This stage of life comes with a clarity I didn’t have before, and that clarity is showing up in how I dress every day.
Today I want to share how my vintage style is evolving for the...
My Favorite Lipsticks for a Vintage-Inspired Look
- December 02, 2025
- by
- The Glambassador
If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know that one of the questions I get asked the most is: “What lipstick are you wearing?” It comes up on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok—everywhere. And honestly, it makes sense. Lip color plays such a huge role in creating our vintage look, especially if you love the 1930s and 1940s aesthetic. So I’m finally putting together all of my favorite lipsticks for a vintage-inspired look in one place.
A few years ago, I shared a short lipstick series on...
How to Stay Warm in Vintage Clothing: Practical Winter Tips for Dresses & Skirts
- November 28, 2025
- by
- The Glambassador
Dressing vintage in the winter takes a bit of strategy, especially if you wear dresses and skirts most days. Today I’m sharing exactly how to stay warm in vintage clothing without losing your personal style, comfort, or mobility.
I’ve lived in places with mild winters (San Diego), moderate winters (North Carolina & Washington D.C. Metro), and much colder European winters (Germany and Austria). Over the years I’ve learned how to stay warm without giving up vintage style, comfort, or mobility.
This guide pulls together everything I...
Vintage Beauty Inspiration from 1947: A Peek Inside American Hairdresser Magazine
- November 21, 2025
- by
- The Glambassador
I’m sharing a small preview from the 1947 American Hairdresser magazine, a 124-page trade publication created for professional hairstylists and beauty operators in the post-war era. This issue is part of my scanned archive on Patreon, where members can access the full magazines along with many other fashion and beauty catalogs from the 1920s through the 1950s.
If you love vintage beauty history, this issue is a goldmine. The 1947 American Hairdresser magazine was written for working stylists, not the general public, so...
