Dandelion Vintage 25% off Sale!!!!

25% off of all stock!!!
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From now until next Satuuday night - 5/24.
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Discount does not apply to items already on hold.
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Vintage on Etsy - Part 1

Some of your favorite vintage sellers also sell on Etsy. Etsy.com has been known as a great resource for buying unique hand made items from a variety of crafters, sewers and artists for several years. Now they are opening their doors to vintage items, and even recently changed their search feature so that you can search specifically for vintage clothing, fabrics and household items.
To find vintage on Etsy, you can go directly to the Vintage category on the lower-left side of their main page. Or you can search using keywords at the top of the main page, just remember to choose 'Vintage' from the drop-down menu next to the search box.
You can still find these sellers at their regular locations, but now you can also find them on etsy too! Here are brief profiles of some of the great sellers that you can find on etsy.

Tribecca Vintage - Vintage clothing and accessories have been a passion of mine for over 20 years. However, my love of vintage doesn't just stop there! Here at Tribecca Vintage on Etsy, you will find unique vintage fabric, notions, linens, and paper goods for all of your crafting/handmade needs!

Glamourstitch - specializes in Vintage and contemporary sewing patterns, notions and supplies to create that perfect vintage retro look for the modern day fashionista.

Retro Wear - We have a wide selection of vintage fashion ranging from dresses, skirts, swimsuits, lingerie, pants, costumes, purses, hats, outerwear, jewelry, scarves etc. For Women & Men. We also offer vintage kitchen items. WE LOVE VERA and have an assortment of Vintage VERA table linens and scarves available.

Treasure Turf - We've traveled the globe to uncover a wealth of vintage trinkets and treasures to help dazzle your wardrobe. Our baubles and beads are sure to delight your inner desires. Take a trip through our TreasureTurf of vintage jewels and rhinestones and help them find a new home!

Morning Glorious on etsy - I have been selling vintage on eBay for 8 years under the name morning-glorious. And, I'm a proud member of the Vintage Fashion Guild. I'm excited to now bring fun, fresh-to-the-market 50's, 60's and 70's vintage and retro collectibles here to etsy for your enjoyment!

Dandelion Vintage on Etsy - a little division of my website Dandelion Vintage! On Etsy, I'll be selling clothing from the late 1960s through the 1970s and some other vintage accessories, household items and crafts that I make.

DaisyFairbanks - strives to bring fabulous vintage to the fashion conscious. Our items are hand-picked to be the best affordable and authentic vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.

The Spectrum - We have sold antique, vintage, classic & designer clothing, hats, shoes, purses, accessories, jewelry, sewing patterns & antiques worldwide since 1969. Victorian, flapper, noir, swing, pin-up, New Look, rockabilly, mod, lounge, goth, new wave, dolly, Western & Hawaiian.

Northstar Vintage - Mid-century to mod accessories and housewares. I have over 3000 transactions on eBay, a 100% feedback rating, and tons of repeat buyers. Happy customers make me a happy seller. So buy with confidence, and check back often - I list several times a week, and I have some damn cool stuff.

Sister sites of Dorothea's Closet -
Kiss My Vintage! - the best vintage wear from the 60s to the 80s. why? because we said it is.
Moralfiber - sources, upcycles and recycles vintage textiles and patterns. Because its the right thing to do.

andapanda's Reproductions - This is a wonderful, creative site! I am very proud to be here. Please visit my sister Mickey (wildhareart) on etsy! She makes the most oplulent tuffets and tables. And my Mom paints! Find her on etsy as beverlyoriginals.

Retro Vision Vintage - your source for authentic vintage fashion from the Mod 60's to the New Wave 80's. We know you want to look unique and individual, and that your style can't be found at the mall!

Empress Jade - offers an outstanding selection of groovy vintage clothes and accessories. Pin-up Glam to Groovy Kitsch! We have been selling vintage for several years and are an EBay Power Seller with 100% positive feedback.

Fast Eddie's Retro Rags - is now rocking it up on etsy! What you'll find is killer vintage clothing and accessories for your inner b-movie bad girl or greasy juvenile delinquent. I'm a sucker for terribly ridiculous kitsch, so check out the crazy vintage collectibles and housewares I'm selling too! A house isn't a home until it's packed with tacky knick knacks.

Catwalk Creative - loves unique and inspiring vintage clothing, perfect for the style conscious and environmentally aware consumer. If you're tired of maxing out your credit card on expensive designer labels, and no longer want to contribute to the landfill problem that is fast-fashion, you're in the right place! Just take the latest catwalk style, adapt it by using vintage or recycled clothing and voila! You can put together a well thought-out & unique look every time

Here is a sample item from each of the sellers -

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade dandelionvintage.etsy.com

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade dandelionvintage.etsy.com

Ceil Chapmans Galore!

Leslie Hindman Auctions - is having a Vintage Couture and Accessories auction on May 18th & 19th. A longtime Ceil Chapman collector is selling many of her dresses in the Hindman auction. Here is a great chance to view (and bid on) some excellent examples of why Ceil Chapman is so beloved among vintage clothing lovers.
Tie on your drool bib and check out 12 of the 26 Ceil Chapmans that will be featured in the auction this weekend -




Some other items of interest -
A Paper Dress with a profile of Clark Gable - which I think is really cool
A somewhat subtle Pucci Dress that would be perfect for a non-flashy gal like me
A pink and navy ruffled chiffon gown from the estate of Leona Helmsley, proceeds benefitting her little dog!



A sequined Candy Cane-like Column gown
An interesting Moschino Half Suit Dress (I wish they had a better picture, I'd like to see the details)



All you need is Love - a Love Box Bag by Enid Collins. Pretty colors and a little bird, very cute.




There are also many other gowns from the estate of Leona Helmsley, other designer dresses from private collections, jewelry, designer accessories like scarves, belts and handbags.
Check out the auction photos -
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlesliehindman



Bye for now, Carol
http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

Summer Lovin'

Every once and a while I get the urge to list on eBay some items that don't make it to Rice and Beans Vintage. Here are the final items that I have listed on eBay for the week, enjoy!!

Vintage 80's A.VITTADINI Bold FLORAL CIRCLE Swing Skirt!

Vintage 60's DENIM Tunic BEADED Mini DRESS Mexican ART!

Vintage 50's KAHALA Hawaii Floral Bathing Suit PINUP!!!

Vintage Gauzy GRECIAN Goddess MAXI Dress w/Woven Inset!

Summer of my Youth

I entered the semi grown up world of Junior High School in the fall of 1960..........it was a fabulous time. The nation was in the process of electing it's youngest President and Camelot was beginning. The fashions reflected the youthful attitude.........just by accident I found this wonderful home catalog from Butterick for the summer of 1960. And I just had to share it with you.

You can stop the slide show and get a better look at any of the pages just by clicking on them. They take a few seconds to stabilize but the graphics are worth it.

Prolonging The Life Of Lovely Things

A pair of elderly sisters lived in my apartment building in New York. One sister never said anything to me except to look at Bucky the Wonderdog, my miniature pinscher, and then announce in a heavy Brooklyn accent, "I don't like dahgs." The other sister, however, was rotund and friendly. I had the impression she had once been quite the playgirl. And it turned out I was right.

One day, she approached me in the lobby, saying in a raspy voice, "Ya sell on Ebay?" When I said yes, she pulled out a picture of herself circa 1960, in a shiny black dress with a huge blonde bouffant, posing proudly for the camera. "I made that dress," she continued. "It's silk knit and all sequined. I got others. Ya wanna sell 'em for me?"

Did I?? She was my ideal source...stout and flashy! We went upstairs. She lovingly took out a number of knit dresses with sequins, perfectly aligned beads (done without a knitting machine), and then she pulled open her lingerie drawer and proudly displayed her slips, each one picked out to match the dress! "I always matched everything," she said with a wink. Now in her old age, she was afraid that when she died, with no children, that all of her beautiful things would simply be thrown out. She didn't care what anything sold for, as long as it went to a good home. I rarely do consignment, but she is that rare blend of sensible, easygoing and low expectations one almost never finds in a consignee.

Since that time I have sold all of her beaded dresses, and a spectacular black and white top covered with crystals, but I still have many of her things, including this matching set of Coquettes fabric pumps, size 8 with the original box:



http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1006809

And the Gossard Artemis black half-slip trimmed in matching hot pink! Notice how the black lace crawls over the pink ribbon in the front. Size M.



http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1029308

Unfortunately, the dress itself exists only in a faded picture of my neighbor, smiling happily on a cruise surrounded by men.

These days I sell most of my vintage at Specialist Auctions, although I haven't abandoned Ebay altogether. My neighbor is now housebound due to bad legs, but I always enjoy stopping in (with Bucky) for a chat and to look at photos from her glory days. It's a rare thing to know the history of the garments you're selling, and to know the selling of them is giving someone else pleasure.

Elisa
http://www.madfashionista.com/

Andi Charkow Auction Service is accepting consignments for July auction

I received notice from Andi Charkow about the next auction that will feature vintage clothing, and they are currently open for consignments. Please contact Andi directly for further info.

From Andi -

Andi Charkow presents:
VINTAGE CLOTHING, TEXTILES & DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION
Saturday July 26, 2008 - 10:00am
Auction will be in the Banquet room of the
Horsham V.F. W. Post #9788
324 Saw Mill Lane
Horsham, PA 19044

The Banquet room at the Horsham V.F. W. will be my new auction home. It is a beautiful room, climate controlled, has great parking and is easy to find, only 2 miles from the Willow Grove exit of the PA Turnpike.
It will take place on Saturday, July 26th. This time I am including Decorative Arts and Antiques (no furniture) as well as Vintage Clothing and Textiles.
There will be 2 auctioneers selling at the same time, one selling jewelry and smalls and the other selling the clothing and textiles. I hope you will plan to attend and pass the date along to friends.

Consignments are starting to arrive and there are already over 125 pictures online at Auctionzip. The link is at the bottom of the page.

***If you have something to consign, I'd love to have it. Remember the sooner you get it to me the longer it's picture is online at Auctionzip. The March 29th auction was viewed over 12000 times!
To consign: Auctionandi@verizon.net or call 215-773-9176

Info for the July 26th auction is here -
http://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/412080.html
A photo gallery of some of the items that will be featured in the July auction is here -
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/photopanel.cgi?listingid=412080
Andi tells me that more photos will be added to the gallery this weekend. Here are a few examples from the auction gallery so far -

Beyond the quotidian red carpet

OK, I know that most of this post isn’t about vintage clothing per se, but bear with me, I’ll get to that. First, some fanciful eye candy

Most fashionistas know that the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art held its annual Costume Institute Gala recently. Their Superheroes theme echoed the Met’s current exhibit, Superheroes: Fashion & Fantasy. “Through fashion and the superhero, we gain the freedom to fantasize, to escape the banal, the ordinary, and the quotidian.”

You can go to style.com (like I just did) if you’d like to see all 165 photos of celebrities, designers and other glitterati. There’s a lot of glamour and chic, a lot of beautiful red carpet designer gowns, spectacular gems, and perfect faces and bodies. But gorgeousness is not enough for a true superhero. Some of the attendees clearly made more of an effort to go beyond the ordinary and reach for a higher power.

Let’s start with the only vintage gown out of my favorites, by Thierry Mugler. The sculptural qualities are fantastic, classic Mugler.

Next, Naomi Watts – the designer isn’t credited, but this one is like the angelic opposite of the Mugler with a little Marilyn Monroe thrown in. Again, so sculptural and powerful.

I can’t decide whether Anna Wintour’s Chanel dress reminds me more of Star Trek or the Jetsons, but it certainly has that superhero flair.

This dress is just a nice dress, but the boots!! Sigh. Sometimes it’s the accessories that are heroic and I think I could leap some tall buildings in those.

Christina Ricci in Givenchy. She’s got that hard edged Wonder Woman satin corset thing going on, but it’s swathed in the softest palest pink cocoon.

Venus Williams looks very nice, but my heart is going pitterpat for her escort, Andre Leon Talley of Vogue magazine, in his Armani suit and the ultimate superhero fashion accessory, a Chanel cape.

And I have to give a tip of my hat to Zac Posen, who channeled his inner Clark Kent, in this whimsical shiny electric blue version of Superman’s alter ego.

Sooo…. These were fun, but I would love to have seen more vintage being worn for the Costume Institute Gala. I’ve been browsing websites and eBay for vintage garments worthy of a superhero, and I’ve found some awesome pieces. I’ll be back with a selection of heroic vintage in a few days. If you have anything in your collection that might fit the theme, get ready to show it off!

Maggie
www.magsrags.net

Super Cute Item of the week!

I bought two fabulous dresses for myself last week from this seller. As I was checking her auctions this week, I spotted this super cute 1940s set. Not my size, otherwise I'd be keeping it a secret and bidding on it myself! You just don't come across a set like this very often. I love the colors, I love that little collar. So cute in so many ways!
Go check it out - 1940's STRIPED SHORTS AND HALTER SET - offered by ddking - B-34, W-25, H-38, Length-Halter-16, Shorts-16 1/2





Bye for now, Carol
www.dandelionvintage.com

Not Just Colored Kleenex: The Personal Side of Vintage

As any vintage lover knows, sometimes you find intriguing little hints and clues to a piece of vintage's personal history - tucked into and forgotten in a pocket, mysteriously left all by itself in a handbag after its owner removed everything else, or its original owner left their own innovative or accidental marks on a garment in other ways. (No, I'm not talking about eggs Benedict and coffee stains down the front of that otherwise chic little 1950s luncheon suit.) The archeology of vintage, if you will. These are the things that give vintage its charm and personality. It's history at its most personal.

The inspiration for this entry was this smart 1960s ivory moire taffeta dress and jacket cocktail suit, offered by Cemetarian, and currently offered on eBay with a starting price of only $49 and change. (Hurry though, if you want it, it ends May 11th.) Cemetarian pointed out that the sparkling rhinestone buttons are really period vintage earrings, sewn on by its original owner! A clever and creative innovation which only deepens the set's charm - plus, an example of early recycling!

It was also Cemetarian who pointed out that the most commonly found artifact - Kleenex - is often in colors such as pink, green, blue, and you know it's vintage Kleenex because now it's only made in white. Thankfully. Hence the title of this article.

Next, and in a different vein, offered by Mag's Rags, is an adorable cherry red striped 1970s women's bowling shirt. The woman in question was Rosemary. For reasons we can only guess, she left the evidence of a night's bowling at Cherry Lanes in the chest pocket of her shirt: the score sheet. It looks like Rosemary was having a bit of an off night playing for her league, but did rally in the 2nd game. Her sponsor was EZ Way Carwash, in Canon City, Colorado. Also found in the pocket, and included along with the score sheet and the shirt, is a Mystery Pill. Hmm, surely there's fodder for a short story there. An adorable shirt in its own right, it's offered at a very reasonable $29.95, and the size is an appealing extra large.

Last, but certainly not least, offered by Arshangl, is a lovely turquoise or teal blue silk 1956 Japanese bamboo jacquard clutch purse with matching lighter, wallet, and several others accessories and pockets inside! The personal artifact found inside this piece is a name tag from the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists convention, which its previous owner attended as a guest. Why did Mrs. B.F. Swain of New Vernon, N.J. leave it in her bag but remove everything else? This is the question that leaps to my mind. As a non-orthodontist myself, I can only imagine such a convention to be rather a dull evening. But for all I know, orthodontists could be a wild and entertaining lot! Offered at $140.

Have you discovered anything particularly fun, weird, interesting or thought-provoking in your vintage? You're welcome - even encouraged - to post a comment telling us your fun vintage artifact finds. I know there HAVE to be some great stories out there! Come on, tell us yours :-)

With special thanks to ChichiChambers and a glass or two of wine, for coming up with the title when I was casting about fruitlessly as to how to sum up the idea.

evintage blog tag - Swimsuits!!

Its time for Wednesday blog tag again! The temps are on the rise and its time to think about swimwear….what better way to stand out on the beach than in a vintage swimsuit?
Let's hit the beach!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SWIMSUIT OR BEACH WEAR OFFERED IN YOUR INVENTORY?
Here are some great swimsuits from other sellers.
***Click the images to see the sales info.

She's probably tired of hearing me say how fabulous her swimsuits are, but Glamoursurf has the most spectacular swimsuits! She is currently offering this Vintage 50's Rose Marie Reid Turquoise Stripe Swimsuit - on ebay.


1950s Vintage Green Ruched Bathing Beauty Swimsuit - L/XL - from one of my favorite vintage gals - denisebrain


1950s FAB PIN UP GAL one piece swimsuit Roxanne 36C - from my longtime favorite Floozees Vintage



Decandence Past has one for the pool boy - Vintage 40s LACED HIGH WAIST Swim Trunks Boy Shorts 32"


HOURGLASS BOMBSHELL Vintage 60's HALTER Swimsuit NOS 34 from Fast Eddie's Retro Rags



1950s Blue Print Draped Catalina Swim Bathing Suit - from Past Perfect 2


Maxine of Hollywood Vintage 70s Black 16 NWT - from The Ornament Gal


I want it! Vintage 40s WWII PINUP 2pc Swim Play Suit TAFFETA Skirt - from Barnswallow's Loft .


60's floral pointy bra swimsuit from vintagelingerie.com.au


Sweet Blue polka dot with lace 60's 2 pc. swimsuit from Viva Vintage Clothing -


and finally - Vintage Lace Front Pin Up Leopard Print Cole of California Bathing Swim Suit S 8 from eHappy Vintage -



WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ERA IN SWIMWEAR, TO SELL OR WEAR?
Edwardian swimsuits that cover up everything, 1920s swimsuits that start to show off the skin, daring 1930s swimsuits, Glamorous 1940s swimsuits, and sexy 1950s swimsuits. I still get a kick out of seeing old wool swimsuits too.
FAVORITE DESIGNER OR LINE?
Rose Marie Reid, Catalina, Gabar

FAVORITE BEACH RESORT?
One with lots of young, tan, muscular men.
FAVORITE POOLSIDE, TROPICAL COCKTAIL (WITH OR WITHOUT ALCOHOL)?
I start with a Shirley Temple. Then a bottle of Stoli, a couple shots of tequila, half a bottle of whiskey, a couple Scotch and sodas, then I finish off the day with some Milk and pepsi. Oh Poolboy!
FOR YOU, BIKINI OR ONE PIECE?
Topless with a thong.


Check out the eVintage Blog Tag every Wednesday. Follow the links to read the posts from all of the participating blogs. I was tagged by Funkoma Vintage and now I'm tagging Couture Allure


Bye for now, Carol
http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

***I am joking of course

Bunny, Bettie & the Bikini

As the 1950s dawned, a new level of sexual openness developed in behavior and dress. In magazines and on beaches, women appeared in revealing two-piece bathing suits called bikinis. Bunny Yeager, a former model and commercial photographer, forged a unique role in 1952, photographing bikinis and the beautiful women who wore them.The bikinis they wore were often of Bunny's own creation, sewn with her own hands. She says, "My ability helped me sell photographs to men's magazines and compete with male photographers. They didn't know how to sew!" Many of her original designs still influence styles today.

Bunny went on to become one of the most renowned glamour photographers in the world.Her name has become synonymous with glamorous pin-up photos. In 1959 she was chosen as Photographer of the Year, and shortly after she was selected as one of the top ten women photographers in the United States.

Bunny Yaeger is one of the people, besides Irving Klaw, who helped make Bettie Page famous. She met Bettie in 1954. Bunny photographed Betty's 'jungle girl' pictures, many of the best poses of her taken on the beaches of Florida. A few of these shots by Yeager are shown here. Bettie Page is wearing a jungle suit which she sewed herself.She made all of her own bathing suits and bikini's for her modeling shots.

Bettie Page's humility has always gotten the best of her. Figuring that at age thirty-four her modeling days were over, she graciously stepped down, dropped out, found God and enrolled in Bible school. Unaware of her overwhelming -- and ever-growing -- impact on collective American sexuality over the years, she lived simply and quietly, as always.

"I threw out all my pin up costumes and stockings and everything having to do with modeling. I thought God disapproved of all that once I had turned my life over to the Lord -- I never felt that way before. And I was getting all of this out of my life. I wish I had still kept some of my bikinis; I just would have liked to have them as souvenirs. I used to make all of my own bikinis."

Both legends are still with us today; Bunny continues to work in Miami Florida while Bettie is living the quiet life in Los Angeles.

We actually let out a giant scream when we learned that Bettie had 'thrown away' her own swimsuit creations and collections! Remember, if you ever get the urge to do so, please contact us at Glamoursurf! We buy & sell vintage swimwear!

Celebrate your inner bombshell by visiting Glamoursurf.com today.

Even More Great Prints

I've just finished listing some great vintage fabrics at Babylon Mall and so here is a quick sneak peek:


Great antique chair print



Kittens under the Christmas tree

And Rock & Roll with Elvis!


Also, I've got over half of the 450 patterns on sale in my webstore - for just a week or 2, so act fast if there is one you *need*!

Passion for Prints!

http://www.monstervintage.com/catalog.php?state=showProduct&ProductID=14073

I have a passion for old fashioned prints! I love the way the delicate patterns of these
dresses are paired with the classy prints. They are so flattering and really make a woman
feel genuinely feminine!

http://www.monstervintage.com/catalog.php?state=showProduct&ProductID=12540