About

Welcome to The Dapper Dahlia blog. I share vintage style inspiration and beauty tips, delicious retro recipes, vintage-inspired home decor ideas and more. If I’m not working or searching for vintage treasures at an estate sale, you’ll find me nestled into the sofa corner with a book in hand or watching a 1940s film noir.

Behind the name

Dapper: “neat or trim in appearance” and “stylish.” Dahlias are a beautiful flower native to Mexico, where my mother’s family is from, and represent enduring grace, inner strength and uniqueness.

I was inspired to start The Dapper Dahlia blog after discovering a passion for vintage style and beauty. To me, this name symbolizes Old Hollywood elegance and everyday glamour.

What I do

Vintage style tips

While vintage clothing is beautiful, it can also be hard to find in the correct size and fit, not to mention, vintage pieces can be quite fragile. Because of this, I prefer mixing modern and vintage pieces for everyday styling. On The Dapper Dahlia blog you’ll find my tips on how to mix vintage with modern clothing, along with everything from retro Halloween costume ideas to how to travel in style, with tips from vintage fashion magazines. Find vintage style inspiration here.

Vintage beauty tutorials

I share vintage beauty tutorials like how to use foam rollers to achieve Old Hollywood waves, elegant updo ideas and more. I’m so inspired by makeup and hair trends of the past and enjoy learning more about them through my collection of vintage magazines and cosmetology books. As I try new-to-me styles, I post retro hair tutorials and tips for recreating vintage makeup looks. See vintage beauty inspiration here.

Retro recipes

In addition to vintage clothing, I love collecting vintage cookbooks and cocktail books. As I bake and drink my way through them, I share updated versions of my favorite recipes. Find retro recipes here.

Home decor ideas

I’m on a journey to fill my home with antique items that have stories to tell. As I grow my collection, I share home decor shopping tips and retro holiday decorating ideas.

The Dapper Dahlia Shop

I have extended my passion for collecting vintage clothing and accessories by opening a vintage clothing shop on Etsy. I focus on unique, beautiful pieces for enjoying any day of the year, ranging from the 1920s through the early 2000s. You’ll find lovely vintage dresses, pretty vintage scarves, fabulous vintage hats, classic vintage handbags and jewelry and more. Visit The Dapper Dahlia Shop here.

Press

Here you can find articles I have been featured in: