My Style Evolution | From Hippie to Vintage 

It’s funny how many vintage lovers come from that 2000s “emo” look. I’ve never seen someone come from a hippie look!

I was born 1944 and I absolutely love seeing how you are recreating the 1950's Teens and Women in the '50's tinted their hair with powdered Henna, which came in a gelatin capsule. The routine was to dump the capsule contents in a container of water and pour it over one's hair after shampooing. Lemon squeezed into a final rinse also was used to combat the alkalinity of shampoos. Other things from the very late '40's - early '50's were CARE packages to Europe, Oreo margarine in a bag with a packet of yellow food dye (butter was still restricted for years after WWII ended). Families only had one car. We still grew veggies in aVictory Garden behind our house until early '50's. No air-conditioning so families sat outside - either on city stoops/stairs or country porches. Stayed outside as long as possible until the night temps dropped. Hand fans while sitting in church with windows open to the breeze. Spam and eggs. Stockings and garter belts - pantyhose was seen as extravagant when it first was introduced. My father bought the first TV in our neighborhood in order to watch Queen Elizabeth II Coronation! - and half our Bronx neighbors crowded into our Living Room. Children played outside unsupervised until streetlights came on. Children ate at meals and no snacking. Monday was wash day. Tuesday was ironing. Clothes were hung on the line to dry according to size and category (sheets, shirts, towels, and last - socks). neighbors judged each other according to their laundry. Our pantry was always full of preserved fruits and veggies until late 1950's. TV antennae's on the roof, that the poor men risked their lives adjusting .Windows were cleaned with Johnson and Johnson glass wax and old newspapers. All women knew how to sew. The first half of the '50's was quite different from the 2nd half of the decade.

As someone who is in the awkward in between phase, this gives me inspiration to commit to vintage. ☺️

I know it’s natural enough to cringe, but I actually think seeing people’s baby stages of style is super adorable and endearing and you can see the gears turning in their head :)

I was laughing at the glitter bit!! I loved Gunne Sax and had several dresses in the late 70's and early 80's!!

I think all of us dressing vintagey now went through a weird transitional stage where we didn't have/couldn't afford many actual vintage or retro pieces and didn't know how to do our hair or makeup XD

Vintage fits you so much better. You smile a lot more wearing vintage. 💚💚

Hi Sage, You are absolutely adorable in ANYTHING you wear. Girlfriend, You have so much class and style you could easily make Hefty Garbage Bags look so fashionable and trendy. Your beauty shines inside and out. 🌺

You were 100% made for the style you have now !! I love it ❤

As the Virginia Slims people used to say, "You've come a long way, baby!"

I can honestly say I take so much more than style away from these videos - as someone who has had depression and found routine hard again after lockdown - the videos you do on lifestyle have really helped me to enjoy the simple things again such as finding time to set a nice table, try new recipes and take time to do make up - you’ve made such an positive impact! ❤️

I'm much older than you and went through my serious vintage phase way back. Clothes were so available and so cheap! I only wish I had half of what I let go of. Not to mention beautiful hats and amazing costume jewelry. You've helped me remember something that brought me a lot of joy. Thank you! P.S., I agree with other's comments, often you're a bit too self-deprecating. Give yourself more grace. You're bringing a lot of joy to folks, including me.

Do you see yourself wearing vintage for the rest of your life now, or do you ever think that there will come a day when you want to go back to the modern day styles? I think it's adorable by the way, I was just wondering because you seem to be a very curious and explorative person when it comes to different styles.

I too wish I was Shirley Temple. I’m 17, and currently dress (almost) full time vintage, so I really enjoy this video. It gives me hope that someday I’ll be as good at vintage hair as you are 😂

I think you looked adorable no matter what you wore. You’re just beautiful and built so lovely. You pull all the styles off. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

I was always wondering if your style was always like that whole vintage aesthetic, but it's nice to see how people's style will change over the years, I love it.

I'm a bit late, but I used to dress (and still do at times) more hippie-ish and now I'm moving to a more 50s style. So it's cool to see another vintage dresser like me! :)

I love vintage because I grew up listening to old radio programs, watching old television shows, and getting into old jazz, big band, and crooner music. However, I dressed hippie in high school, and then halfway through I became goth (everything dark and spooky). While I love vintage and sometimes wish I had made that plunge, I ended up decorating my house vintage, but remaining goth. I like your channel because you don't just dress vintage, you also do a lot of research into past decades, as I have done and still like to do. Thank you for showing your style evolution. I can't wait for the next video.

You look as lovely now as you did then...like most of us we grow a bit wiser....on fashion & food. Take care & hugs.....from PA in USA

I’ve always loved wearing swing dresses and petticoats. My mother and grandmother always dressed so beautifully and I’m just following in their footsteps. My husband loves me dressing vintage and I adore wearing it ❤️👗👠

I'm almost 55 years old and would say my style is frumpy, old grandma 👵 so I really enjoy watching your videos. You have such a cute style and way about you!

I love your hair when it's brown and curly, you look adorable.

I’m laughing at your commentary. I dress vintage (recreation) a couple times a week. My biggest struggle wanting to exercise in public the morning but not being able to go because I’ve got a wet set!!!! 😫 Everything literally revolves around my hair.

I love your style before and now. I have a variety of styles. I also love vintage

Style evolutions are so fun! Most people really are constantly changing!

Ahhh this is on my list of to-dos as well, it's been eleven years since I first started my blog waaay back when and it'd be so fun to look through. Also I didn't care about fashion till I was about 20, can relate so much. I can't stop giggling at the socks and sandals combo. Your hair looks glorious in this video!

I’m so glad I ran into your channel! I also used to dress like a hippie then I transitioned into vintage and I get so many compliments. When I dress down people don’t even recognize me lol.

i am in the beginning stages of dressing vintage! i love finding vintage pieces and styling them to my liking. This video inspired me to not give up on my style because at the moment my style is quite messy looking since I am just starting! thank you for this video xx

A woman this beautiful could not possibly looks weird in any style what so ever. Very cute in all her styles!

The period closed just suits you perfect I know some of us should have been born in a different time

I love this!!! I myself am a fan of vintage fashion, but my best friend loves hippie and 80’s fashion. I love your channel! You make the best videos!!! ❤️

Going back and watching all your videos 20 times each or so because you haven't posted in a while haha (your videos are great for the background to get chores done and keep my newborn napping happily). I love your red hair because it feels so on theme, but I do have to say, your brown hair looks amazing on you! If you ever do your color season test, you should make a video on that!

That post twilight phase pause lmaooo. Do a lot of us relate sadly I have photos

You looks so cute in all the pictures! The one at 5:45 could be from a magazine. So chic!

What a wholesome leap into beauty! Gosh, I wish I knew what Aussie phrase might be right, but from a USA vantage point, you certainly have us beaten for your embrace of something wonderful. I think you have really done a great job with your style, and chosing your own direction. That's confidence, and it has served you well! And I love your greeting - "hello darlings!' - so sweet.

You’re so pretty! I’ve had a similar transition. I have dressed more hippy ish for years and now this past year I really like dresses that look vintage and want to start making my own.

Love seeing the change over time. Im old (57) now. I just wear what's comfortable. I love the vintage look. Finding the clothes and shoes seems to be the hardest part. Thanks for sharing!

This channel makes me happy! Thank you for always brightening my day ♥️

I'm currently trying to revamp my wardrobe from slobby tees, leggings, and zero style to that of a more 60s "peacock revolution" look and it's proving to be very fun but difficult!! It's really nice to see someone's style evolution to see where you've come from and remind myself it won't happen over night, and yeah I'll probably look back and cringe a little BUT I think what's important is that we've embraced ourselves and stepped out!!

Sage you look so lovely! Hope you're well!

I dress a blend of true vintage, modern vintage and tomboy. Currently just working on the homestead, so I don’t really want to destroy good clothing farming and working on the vehicles so old T-shirt’s and board shorts are most commonly worn this time of year. When I do have the chances to go out, I like to dress up. I’m intimidated by doing hair and make up as I never really learned how to from someone and YT (and your tutorials) have been a great help!

The first picture looks so care free and something that people wore on the beach in California in the70's and 80's where I grew up in Newport Beach

This is so sweet and inspiring! It's such a great video and message, no matter what era or style someone is gravitating towards - to take it slowly, add pieces as you find them, lean into what you love and what suits you most, and then let go of what no longer suits you as your style emerges. I love this!

I’ve been thinking about going vintage for a while now. Watching your videos and reading up on different 1950s 40s and 30s styles is helping me make my decision to convert to a vintage lifestyle.

I used to dress semi Victorian in high school but that changed in college to preppy and then eventually typical Madonna 80s. As I got older I went more boho. As much as I love the 30s to 50s, I must have felt I couldn’t do that style because that was my moms era and I guess I needed to rebel a bit. I love all 30s to 50s movies as I grew up watching them with mom. Loved the elegant glamour of it, but eventually I just did the rock n roll sixties boho look, which I am still at. Maybe it’s time for another change?

You were very brave to share those photos with us, Sage. They’re not as bad as you think. We all went through questionable fashions as teenagers before we find what works for us. I was a teenager in the 1960s; you should see some of the outfits I wore!! You definitely hit your stride. I enjoy your videos very much.

Your content is so good. You can start your own vintage clothing inspired brand. Those eras had so much good in them in every way.

Currently I am looking into vintage. I'm changing a little at a time. I feel better about myself 😎❤

As someone who is 5ft and had both long and short hair, I totally agree with you that shorter hair is more flattering!!!

Really enjoyed this, it’s so fun looking back! I’m trying to dress more vintage now and it’s good to know that it takes time to get there ❤️

The twilight phase !! Same here 😂😂 always had to put on some glitter 😂 so embarrassing now…but hey I am not alone here 😅

Thank you very much for your story, you made it very clear, visual and fun. 😂 you are a very inspiring person and your videos motivate me to come up with something new in my vintage routine, thank you so much Sage. 😊 I wish you strength and patience in your studies and inspiration in your work. ❤

Hip hugger bell bottoms were a 1970s trend carried over from the 1960s. Being born in 1971, I hated seeing myself in pictures during my early childhood in hip hugger bell bottoms. I loved the 1980s trends into the 1990s but I've always adored the Victorian Era styles and the 1950's (my mom's youthful years since she was born in 1946.) The black and white saddle shoes and the poodle skirts and white ankle socks.

I think vintage 1940's, 1950's style definitely suits you. That clothing style flatters your figure. I laughed at the outtakes- thank you for leaving them in. Your channel is the best escape! Thank you.

I have dressed all the years of my adult life as the Coastal grandmother style. I was a prep in High School and college which has now become more Coastal grandmother

I love it, how you were talking about the twilight stage😂 I remember that stage.

You looked gorgeous when you had the pale blue dress with the curls at the front.. it reminds me of allie in the notebook the hairstyle you had 😍

omw I cannot deal how much you make me think of Natacha Oceane. Not the same channel or vibe, but the way you speak, your facial expressions... HOW?!

Aw man, this is inspiring! I don’t know exactly what style I wanna go for still, but it just makes me wanna put more thought into what I wear. And why commit to one style? Why not alllll the styles!

I actually LOVE that white off the shoulder top and think you should have kept it... It's a very vintage-looking piece.

This was so interesting! Fun topic! Also, you're getting sooo close to 100K subscribers.. ahhhh, so excited for you!!🙂💕

I just loved seeing the progression of your look. You really have it together and look lovely in the vintage style. Thanks for sharing!

Could you do a video about vintage shoes/ modern lookalikes?

This man has to say that you look absolutely beautiful. I wish more women dressed and did their hair and makeup this way. I find it so feminine and attractive.

Cute! We all go through style evolutions, esp. when you are low on funds. I remember buying crap from Target not cuz it was stylish but because it was cheap. I also went to college in the 90s so there was no ETSY then. Ugh! Terrible.

In the Brighton picture the cut of the jeans looks just like mom's jeans in the late 1950's. Very cool. She had regular jeans like these, and for winter she had some that were lined with plaid flannel. You look adorable!

Your videos are very enjoyable...I appreciate the time you spend in making them...your personality is so bubbly...my favorite style is vintage Laura Ashley....I also enjoy wearing April Cornell... thank you for lettog us come into your world...

You always look like a million bucks!! Always lovely! For some reason, we can be so critical of ourselves! I love your style and think vintage suits you, but what I love most is your genuine joyfulness and the fun you create!

Wouldn’t it be great to see James dressed in vintage too!

I dress mostly like, earthy/goblin cottagecore or I swing in the other direction and do 40-50 vintage. I picked up my first dress from the 60s this week though and that might be a new thing for me

That is quite a transformation! The vintage style suits you so perfectly. You look younger and sparkling! And I love Shirley's 1940s style too! I've been wearing vintage for about 12 years now and she's definitely one of my style icons! I actually have a couple of her dresses!

I know this is off topic, but you look happy and healthier now. Like plumper in a beautiful and womanly way. I don’t know if you feel healthier but you look healthier!

I truly adore you, and am so happy I found your channel. My 2 year old granddaughter likes you too. You look lovely in your vintage clothes. Keep it up!! God bless.

I love the vintage clothing, although I do not dress that way, but after seeing your photo's , it seems I did and do have a few vintage clothing now and through the years. I have always wished I had grown up in the 40 and 50's . But I was born in 68, which makes me 54 now. I have never been a trendy person, I just like what I like and wear it lol :)

I saw savers in one of your pics, i used to love shopping at savers with my sister, mom, and grandmother!

You totally rock the vintage look! Like really well,I think certain styles fit different people, my style is bohemian hippie,and I wouldn't have it any other way. Although you inspire me to try somthing different, hairstyles and all,maybe one day I will try to convert to vintage style....in the future.either way always enjoy your videos, and you always look so glamorous 💄👠👜💃👄💖

I’m now convinced, after watching this video, that you lived a past life in the 1930s to 1960s time period. You pull off those looks seamlessly! I have always loved the 1940s style of dressing but I don’t think I could pull it off. I’m also very short 4’10” and have waist-length hair!

Sage you are stunning, and always have been. Love the photos! 😁

I love this so much! I’m personally in between styles right now- going from casual to a more gothic style. So different, but same-same!

My vintage style began in middle school when I was into the 60s, then I got into the 50s, and in high school I got into the 80s hair band Phase and style, now I'm a jr in high school now I'm into 80s rock and vintage fashion.

Glad you found your style i love everything retro and it suits you

The vintage style looks really great on you! ❤ always interesting to see how people's styles evolve

You look amazing in everything but vintage style just suits you *perfectly*

So much fun!! Thank you for doing this! I LOVE watching the style journey. So cute! You were adorable all the way through and very lovely in your style now. Keep making great vids!

Wow! You look younger now than in some of the photos! I think you've very much come into "your" style now 😊

Hippie is also vintage - you looks beautiful in everything.

Your vids are never boring!

So glad you outgrew the Twilight phase

This was so fun!!! I wore a Gunne Sax gown to a formal dance at my high school. They were all the rage in the late 70s.

You look beautiful in every single picture! I can’t tell you how pretty I think you are!

I love your videos,(interested in history) I dress practically for my lifestyle-rural not very social,but I like to design modern fashion as unique as I can think of while still retaining wearable practicality.

I have a little bit of both. My being around the house style is more shorts and shirt kind of thing. My going out pushes towards vintage at times. I’m still in the collecting of the vintage phase. My house is definitely more vintage as I was able to inherit things from my grandmother from the 30’s-60’s style.

I found this educational and entertaining. It gives me a lot to consider before changing my wardrobe. Thank you for putting this out there, cringe n all. I can't believe how incredibly different you look now! I'm 50 and want a new look. It's hard to make such a huge change. Seeing this has really helped. Question: I hate wearing dresses, not a girly girl. But I love the outfits where you're wearing trousers and a blouse. Could you do a video where you talk a little about what to look for in pants from that era? Also, I can't wear anything with a heel. Any thoughts on a comfortable shoe?

Hi Sage, I don’t think your photos were unflattering but I do prefer your current shorter hair style and colour. Vintage clothes suit you 😊 I don’t follow the latest fashion trends but I would not feel comfortable wearing vintage outfits. Having said that, it is interesting to note that all style eras become fashionable again at some stage!

I've always LOVED the 50s era.

18:30 is EXACTLY the vintage style I love and I didn’t realize until you demonstrated this journey! 😮🤩 your current style is such an accurate reflection of your personality, you truly shine through! Although I think you are darling in whatever you wear! Thank you for sharing these photos. I enjoyed it so very much. Ps. I am a hippie girl too 😂😬😂

I just discovered your channel, and you look si much like Lily James, my favorite actress 😍. I love your style, I am trying to transition to a Vintage style 😊

Oh my gosh - your glitter Twilight stage. That's hilarious. I liked seeing your style evolution. The shorter hair really made a change!

I love vintage makeup pieces and items. I don’t dress vintage but I do have vintage purses and brooches!

I had a Gunne Sax dress too and i loved it! It's funny as we look back at photos and think, what the heck was i wearing-lol!