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Title: When we were very young ... and cute
Review: Don't like vintage clothes, don't like vintage stores. But the Houtte sisters' love letter to the old and the real offers a clear understanding of why others do and makes this reader long for such a neighborhood store and hangout. Their mother and grandmother set the pace for their race to fetching and often practical pieces of the past, and they're holding their own with personality and cheer. The book's style and wit make Alligators a fast, fun read, and for those of us of a certain age, the usually loving references are still relevant to our own idea of who we were and who we are. What a nice Christmas gift this would be. Even better, a perfect hostess present, one lasting longer than a bottle of wine, whatever the vintage.
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