Well, I've been really busy adding lots of new vintage items to my webstore. Here is the newest batch! My favorite is the pair of blue 1930's shoes! I was really hoping they would fit me, but they're a little too narrow. Whoever can fit into those shoes is one lucky lady, i absolutely adore them! I also added a black 1950's skirt, a sheer white 1940's dress, a beautiful 1950's Lord & Taylor dress, and a gorgeous 1950's checkered dress!
Florals seem to be a timeless print for vintage and new dresses, and why shouldn't they be? They're pretty, colorful, feminine and there's endless unique designs. Here's the latest 1950's dress that I've added onto my website. It's a pretty rose print, and I know summer is over now, but wouldn't it be perfect for a garden party or picnic?
Yesterday morning I went out to get a prescription filled for my husband. Luckily for me, the pharmacy is only 3 blocks away. But even luckier is that there's a vintage clothing store right across from it. So while I was waiting for the prescription I thought I would do some window shopping at the vintage store. I hadn't planned on buying anything, until I saw this gorgeous vintage bracelet. I had a very similar 1950's bracelet that broke last month, so it was perfect timing!
Here are the lastest additions to my webstore! A black velvet 1950's skirt, a white 1960's blouse and a black 1960's purse. I love how all these items put together could make up a pretty cute vintage outfit! Perfect for the office. Now I just need to find some vintage shoes to go with it!
I just added this cute little 1960's bed jacket to my website. Bedroom jackets are always so pretty and feminine no matter what decade they're from. I posted some pictures of bed jacket patterns from the 1940's and 1950's. I just love the dainty little matching slippers on the first photo!
Clara was born in Brooklyn, New York in the summer between 1905 and 1907. July 29th is date most people seem to agree with so we'll go with that. She was born without a birth certificate because her parents didn't think she would survive. Apparently the infant mortality rate was around 80% during that time in New York. All morbid thoughts aside, I think most women would be pretty happy not having a birth certificate. Nobody could ever really prove your age! Anyhow, Clara is one of my favorite silent era dolls. She is just so captivating and adorable, you just can't take your eyes off her. I posted a few of my favorite photos of her. I especially love her outfit in the last pic, what a beautiful coat! Don't miss the gorgeous vintage dresses in the 3rd picture of her. She always had amazing style.
I had to show off this 2 piece 1940's sunsuit I just added to my store! Absolutely adorable! It didn't look like this when I got it though...all the buttons were missing, the seams were all coming apart, etc. I had been looking for matching vintage buttons for so long, but couldn't find any. So I ended up buying some really pretty clear 1940's buttons. I figured they would be my safest bet. Then I got it cleaned and stitched up, so now it's ready to wear to the beach!
It's not actually until tomorrow, but I thought I'd start celebrating early! Barbara Stanwyck was born on July 16, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York. She is probably my favorite actress of all time. Barbara was talented, smart, gorgeous, and she always gave me the impression she didn't take any crap from anyone. Her look changed from decade to decade as the styles changed, but to me she stood out from the rest. She was unique, and seemed different than the typical Hollywood starlets of the time. Here are some photos of her from the 20's to the 50's that showcase her different styles and fabulous vintage clothing.
It's finally summer again! For me that means it's time to start planning our camping trip. I'll try to include some vintage items of course, so we'll see what I can dig up. Usually the only vintage items I bring are my 1950's swimsuit & shorts. Here are some cute 1950's vintage pics I found. One is of my grandparents on one of their many camping trips! Enjoy!
Hope everyone had a great Christmas & New Years! I got some fabulous vintage clothing & retro items over the holidays. But best of all was a ton of photos my dad gave me of my grandmother and her friends in the 40's and 50's. There's some great 1940's dresses and other vintage clothing shown in the pics. I just wish I had all her old clothes! Who knows what happened to it over the years, and sadly I never had a chance to ask. I wish I could go back in time and try on all the amazing vintage clothes that were around back then! Anyhow, I will try and post all the pics in the next little while!
Is it just me or do Ann Sheridan and Rita Hayworth share a slight resemblance? As well as some gorgeous vintage clothing! I love Ritas 2 piece swimsuit on the last photo!
I'm leaving for Hawaii tomorrow to get married! So I won't be posting until I arrive back. Wish me luck! So far, everything I'm bringing to wear is vintage clothing! The only thing I'm having a hard time with is my hair. Usually when there's a special event I get my very talented hair stylist to give me finger waves or some other beautiful vintage style. But I'll be away from home and my own with my hair :(
Check out these beauties! 1940's strappy black suede wedges with cute flower details. I've been trying to find some wedge 1940's shoes forever! The insides are a little worn, but the suede is perfect. I also got the original box and receipt! :)
Can you name all these vintage starlets? I had to look twice as some of them have a different hair color or are just really young!
Happy new year! Hope everyone had a good Christmas holiday! I received some amazing gifts this year, my favorites being vintage items from my boyfriend and sister. Here they are! The first is a gorgeous vintage powder box from my sister. The second is a 1950's or 60's plasic change purse that I'm using to hold my lipsticks. It has a shimmery gold design with dried flowers, so cute. Third is a pair of light blue vintage gloves with pretty decorative beads. Next is a vintage measuring cup that I'm guessing is from the 1950's. After that is an adorable little vintage celluloid container, which has a matching celluloid brush shown on the last photo. Last but not least is a vintage tobacco tin with a picture of pretty lady's face on it. I can't wait to find a dress to wear with those blue gloves!
