Hippie-style

Our hometown, Lockport, NY, was lucky enough to land the Molson Canal Concert series for the summer. Every Friday, the town fills with people eager to hear music and have fun. The bands have been really good and a definite flash to the past (especially for those of my era and older since we rocked to them at a younger age). Lou Gramm started off the series in a big way, mixing old Foreigner tunes with some of his own. Blood Sweat and Tears rocked City Center with tons of old favorites like "Spinning Wheel" and "God Bless the Child". They could have played all night! So it has been mostly old rockers who can definitely still hold their own. It's great that they are still playing and delighting audiences wherever they play. Tonight Riders on the Storm pull in with two original members of the Doors, and we're hoping to hear favs like "Break on Through" and "Light My Fire". Back to hippie days, even if it's just in our heads.

The hippie movement that started in the "60's had a big impact on all of us and does now. In an effort to be different and stand out from the norm, many hippies wore a casual look. Part of this was to help hippies identify other hippies. Peasant dresses, bell bottoms, and colorful ethnic tops like dashikis were very popular. The laid-back attitude of the era may not have been so laid back. Hippies protested loud and long, against "establishment" rules, clothes, and lifestyle. Part of the aim was conversion to their philosophy. Long hair was "in", straight-laced was out. The overall result of the movement can still be seen today. It was the beginning of shedding neckties, wearing comfortable, individualized clothes, and "doing your own thing". So even those who never had the chance to go to Woodstock benefit from those hippies. Isn't that great?

Heffy's Collections offers flares and bell bottoms for anyone into the '60's hippie look, or just for anyone who wants something different. Becky has two pairs, and they have both been to the concerts. I finally made myself a pair and they're going tonight. I haven't worn bell bottoms since, uh...the '70's. We'd love to make you a pair using your jeans or ours. We only use gently worn jeans so we know they fit properly and are eco-friendly. Here are Becky's:
Coming soon to Heffy's Collections