A Very Vintage Memorial Day......

These days, Memorial Day means a three day weekend, beaches, bbqs and of course, the All-American classic, beer. Sadly, many of us have forgotten the true meaning of the day and the simple fact that Memorial Day is day to pause and give tribute to those that came before..... Some Memorial Day traditions include placing flags and flowers on soldiers graves, attending Memorial day parades or just taking the time to remember family and friends that have passed (whether they were in the service or not.) Personally, I think one of the coolest little-known traditions of this day is that since the 1950s, soldiers from the 3rd US Infantry have placed over 250,000 small American flags on the gravesites of soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. This occurs every year on the Thursday before Memorial day and continues 24 hours a day all weekend long as these soldiers then patrol the cemetary to ensure the flags remain upright. While it may seem like a somewhat morbid holiday, I like to think of Memorial Day as a just a day of looking back with appreciation; whatever that means to each person.

And of course, "looking back" is one of our favorite activities at FOUND. We encourage you to take just one moment out of your day tomorrow and think about the past with gratitude. And, if you want to go just one step further, you can simultaneously show your patriotism and love for vintage with any of these 3 dresses all new in the store this week!
Wear the soft, tantilizing teal dress as a beach cover-up during the day and then as a summer dress later that night. Two in one? Now that's something to give tribute to! The red one is perfect for a parade or a bbq and with it's cute 50's shape, you can give tribute to the idea of the perfect 50s housewife....(a tradition we're rather happy is now outdated!) And finally, the khaki dress is a playful way to give a nod to the uniforms of the 40s and 50....

Enjoy your weekend, friends and remember to remember. Love, FOUND.