Colleen Corby is a fashion model best known for her work as a teen in the sixties and seventies. She modeled in many magazines and fashion ads, as well as department store catalogs (such as JCPenneys). Colleen was a staple in Seventeen magazine in the sixties, becoming somewhat of an icon for American teenage girls. After starting research on Colleen, I realized she was in many of my favorite vintage fashion images I had saved already. She has a great casual, confident way of pulling off outfits that makes many of the vintage clothes she wears look fashionable even today. And adorable hairdos! If you'd like to check out more of her modeling photos, I have a board on my Pinterest dedicated to Colleen.
Vintage Style Icon : Lois Gunas Wideman
Today's vintage style icon is Lois Gunas Wideman, a model who was popular in the 1950's. I kept coming across photos of her while researching vintage ads and love her look. She's got that timeless beauty and her outfits are always so put-together looking. Of course most of the photos I could find were modeling shots or magazine spreads so looking polished is a given, but I have decided she must have been that way in her everyday style as well. I couldn't find out very much information about her, but below are some of my favorite images. Enjoy!
Vintage Style Icon : Jane Birkin

If I were to pick one vintage style icon that embodied my vision for OldSchoolSwank's style, it would have to be Jane Birkin. Her seemingly effortless outfits are always fairly simple, with one or two unique elements that help her to stand out from the crowd. Even her maternity clothes are rad! I've categorized my three favorite go-to looks of hers below, enjoy!
Fitted Tees & Jeans
Mini-dresses
Bohemian Patterns






































