What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns brings Polly Bergan's summer advice!

McCalls Pattern 5415 Vintage 60s Easy To Sew - Sweet Summer Dress! Uncut Size 9

Butterick Pattern 9777 Vintage 50s Easy Living Sportwear Coordinates -Overblouse with Hood, Blouse, Skirt, Pants, Jamica Shorts! Cut Size 14

Simplicity Pattern 2012 Vintage 40s Simple To Make - Bra, Shorts, Poncho - Beach Wear! Complete Size 14 Bust 32

Simplicity Pattern 2474 Vintage 50s Simple To Make - Sun Dress, Tennis Dress and Shorts! Complete Size 14 Bust 32

These and other patterns that Polly would approve of can be found at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Suits

New this week at Couture Allure - lots of shimmering vintage gold.

We love this vintage 60's cocktail dress with matching coat in gold brocade - and it's a generous larger size!
Another 1960's dazzler, this time in a new, old stock silk suit with genuine mink fur cuffs.

Shimmering silver silk satin jacquard is fashioned into a late 1940's dinner suit with ruffles at the hip.

The perfect early 1960's prom dress in gold brocade and silk organza.


Calling Petula Clark! I found your 1960's cocktail dress in cream crepe with babydoll lace tent overlay!

Hand-corded lace and silk tulle are lined in rose pink taffeta in this elaborate 1950's evening dress that would also work for a wedding.

And don't forget our Steal of a Deal sale starts tomorrow!

Lets Celebrate Together! Vintage Red White And Blue

Happy Birthday America!
July 4th
Show Your Spirit With A Vintage Red White And Blue Scarf
From The Vintage Scarf!

This Is The Time When We All Need To Pull Together As A Team!

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Summer Finds at ScarletBirdVintage on etsy

Just added to my etsy shop...

60s micro mini lace up vinyl dress...

60s beach dress with kitten & butterfly print by Lilly Pulitzer...

Gauzy 70s lace trimmed Mexican dress...

80s sequined tube top disco pantsuit...

70s sunshine yellow cotton mini trench.....

More just added as well as new items on the website, DOROTHEAS CLOSET VINTAGE!

~Ang

Couture Allure Steal of a Deal Sale - Let's Have Some Fun!

Announcing our semi-annual Steal of a Deal June Sale! We had so much fun in January, we're doing it again!

Each day during the month of June, I'll be taking 50% off the price of one item on my website, Couture Allure Vintage Fashion. I'll announce the item every morning on the Couture Allure Blog at about 8AM Eastern. The 50% markdown will be effective from 8AM - 8PM Eastern time, and there will be a new item announced every day until July 1.

This will be a first come-first served sale, and at 8PM Eastern each day, if the item hasn't sold, it will return to full price.

In addition, there will be a few random "Super-Steals" with items marked at 75% off their original prices. Wow! How can you go wrong?

Will the items shown here go on sale? Maybe.....

....but you'll have to check the Couture Allure Blog every morning to find out!

You can subscribe to an RSS feed of my blog or follow it in Bloglovin'. Or just bookmark it at www.coutureallure.blogspot.com.

Don't miss this fun sale! We'll see you every day in June!

Style sewing pattern No 3823, only 80p! - 1352781

Style sewing pattern No.3828 only 50p! - 1326770

3 days left!

"mayevent"

at

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just search mayevent

everything 99p or under!

hurry only 101 items left

Pair of lovely diamante earings only 75p! - 1163689
Set of fabric covered button , only 50p! - 1261492

www.specialistauctions.com

the place to be this weekend!

Nelda's Ebay Super Sale

Visit Nelda's Vintage Clothing Ebay Store & Save 20%
Buy Affordable Vintage Clothing, Feel Fabulous and Save Money.

400 items in Nelda's ebay Store is on Sale.

Unique, large selection and super saving when you shop with Nelda's on Ebay.

The Cutest Vintage Caps~

These two adorable vintage hats / caps are ending tonight~ sweet and feminine and perfect for summer!

Sandals and sun dresses are being added tonight~ Take a look at Living Doll Vintage on Ebay~

Beautiful VINTAGE & Artisan dresses & jewelry

Hi Everyone! A message for you and I will can get to work..

I have returned from a trip to Brazil and PURCHASED the most beautiful handcrafted ARTISAN jewelry GEMSTONES Crystals & dresses and leather work..!

The handcrafted jewels are from an artist who resides in a town of Parintins in the Amazon region of Brazil

His work was unbelievable to me, his family uses beautifully mined crystals and gemstones leathers and brass and wearable art from day to night & even in the ocean the jewelery is gorgeous all natural

If you love unique you must own one of his works of art to wear

The dresses are created by hand from the gauze WE love.. that real gauzy breezy fabric that hippies lived in during the 60s and 70s and NOW ...

His one of a kind beautiful dresses are all whip stitched and artfully pieced together he also uses beads and seashells on the dresses each one is completely different

he is my favorite Hippie seller in Leblon & Ipanema Beach, I purchased most all he had and now only 2 left!!

They are spectacular!

much more to come each day .. any questions please email me and thank you for shopping & loving our boutique..

Cheers Angelina

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Free Shipping Worldwide at Rice and Beans Vintage!

Now at Rice and Beans Vintage FREE Priority Shipping within the US & FREE International Shipping on all orders over $100! Plus so many new and exciting pieces in our New Arrivals, enjoy.

SKIRTS FOR SALE AT THE SPECTRUM

Are you a skirt chaser? We love skirts & have some cool ones for sale now at all 3 of our selling sites! Here are five fab skirts for your perusal...

At Etsy:

FLORAL VINTAGE 70s DOES 50s FULL SWEEP CIRCLE SKIRT S

On Market Publique:

FOLKLORIC PRINT NWT 50s COTTON FULL SKIRT ~ XS

On eBay:

PINK PAISLEY VTG 50s INDIA BORDER PRINT FULL SKIRT ~ S

VINTAGE 70s BOHO HOSTESS COTTON MAXI SKIRT SOUTACHE ~ M

MALCOLM STARR VTG 60s 70s FISH APPLIQUE MAXI SKIRT ~ M

We hope to see you soon!

Urban Warrior: Another Side of the 80's

The 80's has been heavily revisited time & time again for a major part of this past decade and it's always interesting to see what particular part of the era designers feel relevant for today. We at VagaBondnyc.com are of course pleased that younger designers like Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang have steered clear of corporate boardroom chic, of the floral frivolities of the decade, instead to channel a more stremlined if not aggressive vision of strength through darker downtown themes. We at Vnyc afterall, love our girls looking "downtown."

Channel your inner downtown maven with some of our own spot-on warrior finds, from Krizia's sequined contrast bodysuit to Gianni Versace's studded boyfriend blazer, when it comes to the 80's, V got you covered.

Pictured clockwise from far left:
80's Fishnet Racer Back Singlet, 80's Valentino Snake Print Silk Blouse, 80's Krizia Contrast Bodysuit, 80's Gianni Versace Studded Blazer, Moschino Card Print Pencil Skirt, 80's Resin Triangle Earrings... all availible at VagaBondnyc.com, where shipping is always free, everywhere!

Everyone Hits a Bump in the Road

and I hit mine on Memorial Day. For those of you who use my Pattern Dating pages, don't be alarmed if you go there and find them missing. I was asked to remove the date lists because they are supposedly copyrighted. How you can copyright public domain information, I don't know, but...........I decided to take the bump in the road as an adventure and restructure the pages........so come back soon and hopefully you will find bigger and better and much more accurate information than was on there. I would receive multiple emails every week telling me the lists were wrong so, perhaps it's a good thing to do my own research instead of trusting something just because it's "published".

Thanks to everyone who supports my pages and if you want to keep really up to date on what's happening daily, sign up to follow my Facebook page........

Since I'm digging in my files .... here's a bit of Eye Candy




and one really spectacular find that is available right now on eBay.

1948 Hillhouse-Mansfield Dress Design Draping & Flat Pattern Making Hardcover Book

I am so excited!

The Vintage Scarf has sent its first order and hopefully more to come to Tobi Blatt.

For those of you who don't know who Tobi Blatt is:

A keen fashion sense, styling talent, solid work ethic and a relentless commitment to making her clients not only look good, but feel good is what defines Tobi Blatt.

Only a year before her store opened, Tobi began her solo adventure into retail in her own home.

Labels like A.B.S., Michael Stars, and Tarina Tarantino had faith in Tobi from the start, and helped launch her empire over ten years ago.

More than a place to get the latest fashions, Tobi Blatt helps you create a look that is all your own.

Our style team, led personally by Tobi, assists our customers in building their wardrobe to match their unique lifestyle.

Tobi Blatt Boutique

12750 Carmel Country Road, Suite 113
San Diego, CA 92130

Killer Vintage Finds at Market Publique

Since Market Publique went live a little over two months ago, we've encountered great response from buyers and sellers alike. New items are being posted everyday, and some are too good not to share.

After a brief hiatus posting here at the Bulletin (it's been busy at MP, as you can imagine), I hope to be back here posting more regularly and being more involved in the community.

In the meantime, enjoy these goodies I found:


Original 70s Italian Army Jacket - complete with slight battle wounds!
Amarcord Vintage Fashion on Market Publique


80s Adorable Pastel Sundress with Mitered Stripes, Chitown Vintage on Market Publique


80s Plaid Pastel Sundress with Cutout Back, Tialey Vintage on Market Publique


Super Rad Studded 80s Denim Bermuda Shorts, Hold My Gold Vintage on Market Publique


80s Bustier Mini Dress, Facade Vintage on Market Publique

Using The Vintage Scarf As A Vendor

I am a vendor and fashion consultant in Vintage Scarves, Clips and Buckles and am based out of Bella Vista, Arkansas. I do not have a brick and mortar shop. My shop is online.

The Vintage Scarf only buys top quality craftsmanship. I personally inspect every single scarf before it is put on my shop.

The scarves that are not put in my shop are discounted for clients to purchase in bulk. These include flaws such as a tear, rip, hole, etc..

The Vintage Scarf operates on a simple discount negotiable package and focused toward your convenience.

I would be honored to discuss how The Vintage Scarf can help boost your sales and profitability.

Please send me an email or give me a call

thevintagescarf@cox.net

1960's Courtelle fabric

This is a piece of 1960's courtelle fabric measuring approx 1.1/2 yards by 34"

This is a lovely piece of fabric, the colours are more intense in the flesh especially the bright pink, the pattern is called Traveller.

Approx 1.1/2 yards of Courtelle fabric item 1358173

www.specialistauctions.com

New Items Now Available!

We've been busy! Here is a small sampling of some new items that are now available at

Some Like it Vintage.com

A Poem By Audrey Hepburn

Below is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her 'beauty tips .'

It was read at her funeral years later.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Evening Gowns

New this week at Couture Allure - vintage evening gowns for all your formal needs!

This 1960's evening gown is completely covered in beads and sequins in pale aqua and iridescent white. From Miss Stella at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel - a posh address indeed!

This late 1930's garden party dress is fashioned from silk in a vibrant blue and pink floral print.

This 1940's evening gown with it's matching bolero jacket of rust rayon crepe is adorned with light blue silk satin and elaborate gold bullion embroidery.

Designer Luis Estevez goes wild in this early 1970's maxi dress of silk in a yellow, black, and white graphic print.

And designer Pauline Trigere goes wild in this vintage 1990's evening gown of green plaid cotton voile adorned with smoky crystal rhinestones in three sizes from small to giant.

I really need to take better pictures of this beauty. This early 1960's gold brocade gown has a tulle mermaid hem for your inner diva!

Ideas Using A Long Or Rectangular Scarf

Here Are Some Ideas For Using a Long Or Rectangular Scarf

1. Use a scarf as a bureau or dresser or table cover
2. Have a scarf adorn your bedroom or bathroom mirror
3. Drape a scarf across the fireplace mantle
4. Use it as a window valance or swag
5. Tie it around a curtain for decoration
6. Tie it around the back of a chair

Trash to Treasure: Recover An Old Chair With A Scarf

Old chairs are given a whole new look when they are re-covered with brightly colored scarves. The no-sew method uses a staple gun to attach the scarves to the seats.

20% Off at Damn Good Vintage and Sew-Retro

Julie
Damn Good Vintage
Sew Retro Vintage Patterns

V is for Vintage Soho Shopping Event June 5th-7th

For more info -
http://www.visforvintagenyc.com

Memorial Day Sale At Lucitebox

Announcing: a special sale just for the holiday weekend. Major markdowns will be taken on favorite items seen on the home page. One item in each category is discounted daily from today through Monday. Sold items will be replaced with fresh goods. This dynamic sale features major reductions on select items. Check back daily--you never know what you'll find on sale.

For more information on the sale click here.

Have fun shopping at lucitebox.com.

Attention Defecit Dance Shoe Disorder

I found these shoes in a dusty vintage clothing store where I dig on a regular basis here in central Pa. I've wanted a pair of vintage peep toe shoes for myself for sometime. I tried them on and they fit. Home James! There they would keep company with the others in the dance shoe corral. My justification for purchase was my upcoming trip to the Portland Blues Festival and the many dance venues and clubs where I planned to wear them...

Upon returning home I started looking at them closer. These were custom made shoes, with hand painted numbers on the inside. I can hear some very wealthy woman ordering them. "I want three and a half inch Cuban heels". Make sure you line the back of my shoe with suede so there is no rubbing. I want gold rivets every eighth of an inch across my instep. Wow. I am not worthy of these shoes. Besides, I really did not need a third pair of ballroom shoes.

I also own three pairs of tap shoes, but that is another story.

Hi To All Vintage Lovers!

Just wanted to say hi as I just joined the blog! A friend who blogs here gave me the link to this site. I have a fabulous vintage store in Milwaukee WI called Vintageous so if you're ever out here in the great midwest (middle of nowhere!) come in and check us out! Don't have a website yet (too busy out shopping for vintage!!) but will get there one day! I post some stuff randomly on Ebay user name vintageous_boutique. Look forward to chatting with you all!

Wedding Day

Today's the day, the bride to be, awakes to breakfast in bed, then slips on her hostess gown which she made herself using the vintage pattern below:

1949 McCall's sewing pattern, Hostess gown - 1333432

She dreamt of wearing a lovely modern wedding dress like the one below:

Custom made modern wedding dress - 1175612

But, the bride to be fell in love with the yellow outfit on the pattern below and her mother came to the rescue and made the dress in a lovely ivory shade:

1960's Butterick wedding dress sewing pattern - 1356573

Her talented mother also made her own "mother of the bride outfit" using this pattern and purchased a lovely hat to match.

1950's Vogue 3piece suit pattern - 1203685

Vintage 1950's wedding hat -1259986

The day went without a hitch, and the evening reception was a success, the bride wore the lovely 1960's vintage dress below:

1960's Chiffon black dress with sequins - 1186598

All these lovely items can be purchased at:

http://www.specialistauctions.com/

Found (vintage) Things

This fell out of a vintage pattern when I opened it up to count the pieces.
Jonathan Logan Ad, 1962
Too cute!

Julie
Damn Good Vintage

Trash to Treasure: Old Scarves A Scarf Coffee Table

I found this awesome idea on HGTV.com Website Trash To Treasure

A plain coffee table also serves as a piece of artwork when unique scarf is framed on top. This is a great way to preserve an old scarf or some vintage fabric. The scarf is stretched over a piece of plywood then framed with molding and a piece of clear acrylic. The molding/frame is then fastened to the table.

Awesome Idea!

Designer Norma Kamali Eyelet "Mermaid Skirt"

Fresh from the dry cleaners, this gently worn but like new Norma Kamali, is just as sweet and summery as it is hot and sexy! Made entirely of cotton white eyelet, it gathers at the knee and runs up the middle of the skirt in pleats that creates the gathered flair and taper down the back. The pictures will say it better in the link. Not a stain or snag in the eyelet anywhere. Invisible zipper makes this size 8 skin tight. The cut most likely runs small so maybe a size 6 will do well. This skirt was a couple hundred when new. http://myatticscharms.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3850693

ebay Pick - Do you like strawberries with your 1940s dresses?

Red STRAWBERRY Print Cotton Curvy Vintage 40s Dress M - offered by Posh Pig Vintage


I love 1940s Day dresses in cute cotton prints and this is an excellent example!
Bright blue with sweet strawberry print. White trim and red ric-rac too!

Plus, it's a good size - Measurements when laid flat (and the ties left loose) are: 40" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, 15" shoulders, 16" shoulders to waist, 27" waist to hem.


Check the link above for more details.

Plus size fashions galore at Born Too Late Vintage

Spring into summer with plus size fashions from Born Too Late Vintage! From day dresses to a special event you can never go wrong with classic vintage. Lessen your carbon imprint and wear vintage! It looks great and you're doing your part for the environment!





1. Vintage 1980s Yellow Shirtwaist Dress Plus Size B40 W36 H48


2. Vintage 1960s Rose Print House Dress Plus Size 22W NOS B48 W48 H52


3. Vintage 1960s Lane Bryant Nautical Dress B42 W44 H48 Plus Size



4. Vintage 1960s Black Lace Plus Size Sheath Dress B48 W48 H52


Come check out what else is new at

Lots of great vintage costume jewelry and clothing

I've been truly blessed lately with finding really great vintage things. I have a lot of auctions ending today.

Here are some of the items I've listed recently:




Domestic customers who purchase three or more items from my store will receive free shipping. Mention this blog post and I'll revise your invoice.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses

Back from vacation and a buying trip, we've got tons of vintage dresses coming your way starting with these beauties, new this week at Couture Allure:

I blogged about polka dots a couple of weeks ago, and the love for this pattern was very evident. On my buying trip, I sought out polka dots for you, and this is my personal favorite - a 1950's shirtwaist styled full skirt dress with random dots in black and brown.

Who doesn't love pink? Who doesn't love cherries? The two are combined in this 1950's full skirted cotton dress by Posh.

The original labels are gone from this 1950's party dress, but everything about it says Paris to me. Black silk organza layered over taffeta with a bell shaped skirt, ruching, and big bows. Oh la la!

This 1960's Pat Sandler evening gown is just stunning with its Creamsicle orange silk chiffon, beaded Cleopatra color, and yards and yards of floating overlay. The original owner of this gown was short - probably no more than 5' - so if you're petite, this is the gown for you!

When I came across this 1940's African print dress, I fully expected to find a label from Tina Leser or Carolyn Schnurer, both of whom used ethnic fabrics as their design inspiration. Alas, the original labels have been removed from this dress too.


This 1960's silk dress does have the label - its by Teal Traina. Don't you love the black and white Mod graphic print?

Dandelion Vintage 25% off sale! ends 5/22

http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

Nostalgic Memo Pads

These Are The Cutest!

These are note pads! You can get them on my website under Gift Shop!

The Sayings Are:
So Much To Do - So Few People To Do It For Me
I Only Have A Kitchen Because It Came With The House
I Could Work Faster - But Why Risk Chipping A Nail

Each one measures: 4 Inches Wide And 1 1/2 Inches Tall

They Look Nostalgic But They Are New

$12.95
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Testing out the Artists and Fleas market in Williamsburg this Saturday

For those of you who live in NYC, we'll be trying out the ARTISTS AND FLEAS Market this Sat, May 16th in Brooklyn. It's in Williamsburg on N 6th at Bedford. We're not sure what to expect, but if you're in the area come check us out!

What's New in the Store This Week?

Yummy new vintage! Click here to see MORE!

Spotted these awesome 1940s shoes on ebay

VINTAGE 1940’S SAKS DESIGNER WEDGE-HEEL PEEP TOE SHOES - offered by mjnari

This is one of the coolest pair of 1940s shoes that I've seen! I love that heel, not only the way that it is cut out in the wedge, but also the shape down the back of the heel too.

They are a size 6-1/2. Auction ends 5/20

Vintage 1940s Blue Straw Violet Hat

Available from Damn Good Vintage on Main Street Mall

I HATE THIEVES!!!!!!!!

Damn Spammers and thieves. Someone sent 16,000 emails from my website in 1 hour last night and basically shut me down. I HATE crooks and thieves.........if they want to send 16,000 "see my dirty pictures", then they should buy their own web space. I'm working with my web host to get the issue resolved. So if you go to the site and get nothing, please come back soon, cause we will get it fixed.......I hope!

Using A Scarf Clip As Jewelry

Scarf Clips as Jewelry

Beautiful scarf clips can also be worn as jewelry, accessories to your hat, shoe accessories, belt accessories, USE YOUR IMAGINATION.

Using the scarf clip as a pin or brooch is easily accomplished with only a safety pin.
Place the safety pin on the inside of your upper garment. Pass the loop of your scarf
through the bar created by the safety pin. Close the scarf clip. (Recommended for a
solid face scarf pin.)

1. Add to a chain and use as a pendant.
2. Need dressy shoes? Add a pair of matching scarf pins to a plain pair of shoes.
3. Clip onto belt and wear in front or on side.
4. Clip onto a hat.
5. Add a scarf to a hat and secure with a scarf clip.
6. Add ribbon and tie around wrist.

The Elusive "Special Size" In Vintage

I've recently aquired two collections primarily made up of harder to find sizes in the vintage realm....one a gorgeous array of plus size pieces ranging from the 20s to early 50s and the other a chic career wardrobe in petite sizes boasting such designers are Liz Claiborne and Anne Klein's work from the 60s.

I'll be working on adding a page for each size range to showcase these new pieces and pulling in any older ones that fall in the same category. Until then the pieces are house on the pages related to the decade they fall under. Some highlights!

Some of the plus sizes....

Beaded 40s cocktail dress in an XL size....

30s deco floral print rayon with painted buttons and bakelite sash clasp....

Seed packet print 40s rayon in XL size....

20s silk dress in XL size with lily of the valley print....

And in the petite range (some pieces not added to the site yet but coming shortly!)...

Early Anne Klein "Junior Sophisticates" dress in an XS size with embroidered bib detail....

Doris Dodson 40s dress with print of women's profiles and gardenias....

Early Liz Cliaborne for Youth Guild 2 piece knit 70s set.....

Check back for more!

~Ang

Great Vintage Day Dresses at Dandelion Vintage

One of my favorite things about Summer is that I get to wear my pretty Day Dresses. In the Winter, I'm usually in sweaters and jeans, too cold for stockings and dresses. Plus I usually only wear black stockings, and they just aren't suited for lightweight Summer dresses. So as soon as the weather starts to break, I pull out my dresses and try to decide which to wear first.
The 5 dresses above are ones that I'll be wearing this Summer (no, sorry, they are not for sale. Mine!) The second dress above is a Swirl (jealous?) I love a fabulous Swirl! A Swirl is a perfect Summer dress - cool cotton, comfortable, with an adjustable tie waist. The navy print dress is Lee Wently for Wentworth.


Now, the dresses below are for sale at my website http://www.dandelionvintage.com/
And I have some very cute Day dresses to fit every style and budget -




Check out my Day Dresses on the following links -
* I have a few 1940s Dresses
* Many 1950-60s Day Dresses
* Some XL Size Dresses
* And Day Dresses from the late 1960s thru 1970s


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

ebay Pick - Vintage 50s WHITE LINEN dress w/ novelty RED LOBSTERS L

Vintage 50s WHITE LINEN dress w/ novelty RED LOBSTERS L - offered by - Land of 1000 Dresses

Awesome because - Lobsters! I mean lobsters! come on! Unusual but very cool. A great dress for the Summer. Nice size too.

You MUST also check out Land of 1000 Dresses other auctions, because they have several fun novelty print dresses listed this week -

**Vintage 50s NOVELTY MEXICAN dress w/JUGS & SOMBREROS XS
**Vintage 50s NOVELTY BIRD CAGE print full skirt dress M
**Vintage 40s 50s NOVELTY HATS/HAT BOX print SUN dress M

ebay Pick - Nautical Prep Vintage 80's Cute Pelican Wrap Skirt L-XL

Nautical Prep Vintage 80's Cute Pelican Wrap Skirt L-XL - offered by - modmotogirl

I like it because -
Wrap Skirts are good
It's a nice larger size (32 inch waist)
It screams 'Summer Fun'
It's a unique novelty print (how many other gals are you going to see with a Pelican on their skirt?)


Right now it's only $17.99, but bid fast because the auction ends tonight!

Bright Bold and Beautiful

Just listed at GlamourSavvy are some fun bright bold and beautiful prints, perfect for your summer wardrobe. We love the spot on fabulousness of this polka dot and stripe 70's maxi dress.

And this one from Delhiwala, beautiful rich yellow silk with embroidery.

Or how about this awesome origami print by Catherine Ogust for Penthouse Gallery, complete with an obi sash tie.

Get your Glam on at GlamourSavvy!

Vintage Summer Sale!

From June 1st to June 30th, Babylon Mall will be having a vintage summer sale! Be sure to drop by for some great deals on great vintage items.

1980s Vintage Rich Purple Velvet "Rose" Hat & Hat Pin, Beth Hats, 80s does 30s Style

Available From Purse Diva on Main Street Mall

Love me two times VINTAGE Boutique

SUPER news

see our JUST listed items

All reasonable offers considered! BE sure to check back tonight and every night at 10p to view our auction style listings

Store inventory listed throughout the day and MOST all have offer options!

make an offer and make it YOURS!

click here to SHOP... a Summer of LOVE

Vintage 1930s Toy Tilt Brown Felt Hat with Colorful Feathers

Available from Alley Cats Vintage on Main Street Mall

I admit it, I'm a swim suit addict.

And when I found this 1949 Fashion Layout on the history of "The Bathing Suit" I thought it was the neatest thing since sliced bread. There are 8 pages (15 counting front and back) of historical swin suits and modern re-enactments of swim and bathing scenes, along with color layouts of many stars and starlettes of the summer of 1949. Including Marilyn Monroe. It a fun look at Mid Century fashion and how far fashion had come in less than 50 years. Compare to today's suits and you might be surprised.


Click on the record player to hear my fav 60's swim wear song.










You can find this layout and several others similar to it at www.cemetarian.com

How To Frame A Scarf Or Use As A Backdrop

To show off a special scarf or just to have a unique backdrop, simply place a scarf in a picture frame and hang it!

Look for A frame with glass and a mat.
Place the scarf over the print so that now the scarf is your framed "print", and you'll have it protected under glass.

You can paint the frame, and paint the mat, any color you want.

How to costume a period show without using real vintage.

Some years ago I took on the task of creating vintage costumes for a "cast of thousands" with a budget of $350. Even though I had real vintage pieces in my personal collection and the theatre had some actual vintage pieces, there was no way authentic pieces could withstand the rigor and flurry that goes on backstage, never mind what strenuous action may be required onstage.

My adventure to find over 500 individual costume pieces that could go through the quick changes and shameless neglect of actors took me far afield. There wasn't a thrift store within 200 miles that I didn't explore. As I examined books and photos of vintage/antique clothing, I learned how to take a basic modern garment and by "cutting and pasting" from one garment to another, I could achieve the "look" of vintage without paying very much for each piece. From shoes to hats to skirts to pants, the 500 pieces came together within 6 weeks and almost exactly in budget. A lace collar from an 80's modern dress went on a black blouse with full sleeves from the 80's. Small men's trousers were cut off and became knickers for pre-teen boys. A woman's wide brim summer straw hat was spray painted black and heavily trimmed with bits and pieces from other modern clothing.

It was one of the most enjoyable challenges I ever had as a professional costumer. Sometimes it isn't what you spend, but what you create for a pittance that makes showtime "vintage" so much fun. Of course, in real life, real vintage is so theatrical!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6813284

All The Pretty Vintage Pieces

Our top 5 most favorite pieces in the store this week are (drum roll on the nearest hard surface please).............Tah Dah! We think they're just soooo pretty! THE FAMILY VINTAGE x

super soft cotton open tie back romper. with pockets no less!

70's gauzy halter maxi dress. the definition of pretty.


zipper front hoodie bodysuit. perfect with so many things. and it has a HOOD!

silk floral harem fancy pants. elastic waistband. the shape is amazing.


and this is my absolute favorite of all time. silky slouch strapless jumpsuit. completely gorgeous from top to bottom and then back to it's slouchy pockets!

New at Penelopepup's Vintage

Fabulous Vintage 70's Dresses


Vintage 80's Earrings


Vintage Sewing Patterns

Stop by our newly added items page at Penelopepup's Vintage to check out all of our cute new vintage items.

Lost in the Fifties Tonight.............

As I was prepping these patterns to list the 80's Ronnie Millsap song kept running through my head and I simply had to find it and share..........so click on the video and listen to the music as you look at all these Fabulous Fifties patterns.......





Slim and figure flattering (as long as you had good foundations)






Full and Fun






Everything in between





All of these and more can be found in the 50's Dress Category on cemetarian

The Vintage Scarf Java Hut Google Group

Hi And Welcome to The Vintage Scarf Java Hut.

This is a place where we can escape for while. So grab a cup of java, relax and exchange wonderful ideas with other Entrepreneurs about our businesses and to network with each other.
No Adult Content Allowed And No Slamming Will Be Allowed!

Look Forward To Having You Join!

Paula

Looking for something for the man in your life? Give the gift of vintage!

Born Too Late Vintage is a family business and what better way to show it than to show you our newest vintage menswear selected by the only male in our family run business.

Mr. Born Too Late's picks include:



















1. Vintage 1950s Robert Hall American Sportswear Black, Blue Gray Plaid Jacket Coat Chest 42 W46 H46 Long


2. Vintage 1960s Campus Mens Jacket Chest 42 W40


3. Vintage 1972 Mens USN G-1 Brown Flight Jacket Coat size 42 Chest 40 Shoulders 18


4. Vintage 1980s Sweater Bee by Banf Gray Knit Suede Sweater Jacket Size M Chest 36 W36


5. Vintage 1980s Members Only Red Jacket Size 46 Chest 44 W36-46


6. Vintage 1970s Roebucks Denim & Shearling Work Jacket Coat Size 38 R

Spring is really here~I promise

andapanda-rlf

Free "Mini Stores" at Mainstreet Vintage Online Mall

There are a number of online "malls" that have sprung up in the last few years each with varying degrees of success.
Some of them work very well, have good search engines, lots of traffic and are easy to use for the vintage clothing seller.
Some not so much.
Luckily when I decided to leave eBay behind almost 3 years ago I took a chance with a new venture called MainStreet Mall.
So far it has been a very good fit for me and my inventory.

Yesterday one of the owners announced a new way to sell on Mainstreet Vintage....free "mini" stores.

The MSMO site owners are pleased to announce the launch of FREE "mini-stores" on the Main Street Vintage (MSV) vintage clothing and accessories mall. The mini-stores are similar in features and function to regular stores on the site but are completely free for as long as the seller wishes to keep them. There is no monthly rental (our only regular fee) and no listing fees or final sales commissions. The only limitation is that only 10 simultaneous listings are supported.

If you've been thinking of trying the site this is a great way to get involved. If you only have a few things to list this may be all you ever need. You can upgrade your account to a paid store with unlimited listings at any time.

Here is a link to Mainstreet Vintage.
Go here to sign up.
Go here for more information on being a seller on MSMO.
Go here to discuss MSMO on their public discussion forums.

~julie~

Larger Sized Vintage Patterns on Etsy

Here is a nice selection of larger sized vintage patterns (38 inch bust and up) from a variety of sellers on Etsy.



Row One -
1. 1940's McCall's Ladies Misses' Housecoat Uncut Sewing Pattern Vintage sz 46 Bust 46 Waist 40 Hip 49 by midcenturymania

2. Misses 1950s Sweetheart Neckline Sundress, Jacket Sewing Pattern Size 20 1/2 Bust 40 Advance 6388 by patternmania

3. Vintage 1950's Misses Full Slip UNCUT Simplicity 3352 Sewing Pattern Bust 42 by patternshop

4. Vintage 1960 Butterick 9698 UNCUT Sewing Pattern Misses' Sheath Dress and Jacket Size 40 Bust 42 by midvalecottage

5. Vintage 1960s Dress Pattern Simplicity 3795 Size 20 Bust 40 . by historicallypatterns


Row Two -
1. Size 22 Bust 40 XL VINTAGE 1950's SEWING PATTERN...Fitted Big Spread Wing Collar, Button Front, V Neck Shirtwaist Blouse...Advance 7837 by mysweetiepiepie

2. 1950s Vintage Sewing Pattern - Mail Order- Button Front Dress- Size 20 - UNCUT by SelvedgeShop

3. Vintage Anne Adams 1950s Dress Pattern Size 40 by MyraMelinda

4. Vintage 1930s dress pattern - Simplicity 2768 by glassoffashion

5. Vintage 1940s Pattern - Chic Tailored Suit - 38 bust, 32 waist by dandelionvintage

Row Three -
1. Vintage 1940s Pattern - Day Dress with Full and Straight Skirt options - 38 bust by dandelionvintage

2. Misses 1940s Dress, Jerkin Sewing Pattern Size 42 Simplicity 1319 Uncut by patternmania

3. Vintage 1940s Slip Pattern DuBarry 2454 Bust 40 by historicallypatterns

4. 1939 HOLLYWOOD PATTERN of YOUTH Jane Wyman - Lovely Frock with Front and Back Interest by PatternPeddler

5. Vintage Size 20 1/2 Simplicity Womans Dress Patternby MyraMelinda

Little Vintage Goodies just added at Dandelion Vintage

New this week at http://www.dandelionvintage.com/ -

• 15 vintage hats - these are all dark color hats, mostly black, many for dressy occasions
  
• 10 purses - including a patriotic Margaret Smith purse, some Summer straws and a Big Faux Leopard purse from my collection.
  
• 12 pieces of jewelry - including two bakelite bracelets, a Trifari bracelet, some dress clips and more
  
• 12 Slips - assorted sizes and colors
  
• 12 pairs of gloves - leather and dress gloves

At What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns...Mom says Wear Your Coat!

Simplicity Pattern 1531 Vintage 40s Squared Coat / Jacket! Complete Size 34

Butterick Pattern 6321 Vintage 50s Boys Formal Coat and Hat with Ear Flaps! Complete Size 4

McCalls Pattern 9898 Vintage 30s Toddler Girls Classic Coat! Complete Size 3

Vogue Pattern 2562 Vintage 40s Kids Coats - Single or Double Breasted! Complete Size 4

These and other patterns Mom would approve of are at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!

May event at Henrietta's Pearl Button

Come along to Henrietta's Pearl Button at http://www.specialistauctions.com/ and see what bargins purplestevie has in her May event.

Everything 99p or under

just search mayevent

Everything 99p or under!

Dont let these bargins get away!

Just search mayevent

141 items on offer!

Come See What's New

We are 100% positive that you definitely should.

THE FAMILY x

Dominique Martine Paris Musical Print Vintage Square Scarf

Musical Scarf!


Dark Brown Print On Brown Background
Beautiful Scarf To Wear Around Your Neck
100% Polyester
Fringe Hem
Dominique Martine Paris

30 Inches X 30 Inches

www.thevintagescarf.com

Where have all the aprons gone?

For hundreds of years, homemakers have used aprons to keep their clothing clean and carry items when doing chores such as gathering eggs or for collecting kindling wood.

In the 1940s and 1950s the apron took on a new roll as that of a stereotype for the "perfect mother" or grandmother who always wore an apron. Prior to that aprons were more of a functional piece of a woman's wardrobe, meant to keep your dress clean in a time when people did not have the size wardrobes we sport now. As time went on aprons became more fashionable and used as accessories as evidenced by "cocktail aprons" which were worn when entertaining at home. It kept your dressier dress clean but at the same time helped you maintain that image of the stylish homemaker who knew how to throw a great party and still look wonderful doing it.

Homemakers were not the only ones that used aprons. School teachers, children, shop-keepers, and secretaries wore different styles of aprons over their clothing every day. In the 1920's and '30's aprons followed the silhouette of the dress - long, with no waist line. By the 1940's, aprons gained a cinched waistline, and were often gaily trimmed with rick-rack, buttons, and pockets of contrasting color. Many aprons were made from feed cloth. Feed cloth was a heavier fabric and was used as a sack to put seed or four in that farmers used. There was no wasting back then.

The 1950's brought out the half-aprons of highly starched cotton and sheer fabric trimmed with lace for special occasions. Also two-piece aprons and short smocks of bright cotton prints for every day use were popular. At one point, Aprons were a serious fashion element, not just a way to keep the dress underneath clean.

So today for your viewing pleasure we have these aprons available at Born Too Late Vintage. Whether you're looking to make a fashion statement or just enjoy some baking or cooking while keeping that great vintage dress underneath clean we have what you're looking for.


Vintage 1950s NWT Paisley Fruit of the Loom Full Apron Plus Size



Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Black Apron w Roses



Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Yellow Apron w Red Roses


Don't forget to check out Born Too Late Vintage for more new items every week.

Spring Goodies

Sheer 40's Clover Print Dress

Pink 50's Sleeveless Dress



Pink Linen and White Lace Wiggle Dress

And Coming Soon Pink Sabrina Neckline Sleeveless Dress with Matching Sweater

It has been a gray and rainy week around here and I needed just a bit of pretty to remind me it is spring.

~julie~
Damn Good Vintage

Hand Carved Vintage Bracelet from a very interesting place

This bracelet is from a load of clothing and jewelry that came out of a South Philadelphia home. My Mom actually claimed this as hers, and it's been squirreled away for about 10 years. Don't ask - it won't be for sale, my Mom likes it too much to sell it. Somewhere there are earrings that go with it too.



I'll admit that I don't know much about vintage jewelry. I usually only handle average pieces. I believe that this piece is ivory, maybe bone. It's a stretch bracelet with carved figures of a polar bear, whale, seal, walrus, and a Fox or wolf. I'm guessing it from the 1940s.
It is signed 'Raleigh Ozenna Little Diomede'
Check out the info on Little Diomede - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Diomede
http://www.pbs.org/harriman/current/profiles/diomede.html
- It's this tiny Alaskan island with a population of less than 200. Little Diomede Island is US territory and Big Diomede Island is Russian. Families living on the opposite island weren't allowed to visit each other during the cold war. There is only one small town on Little Diomede and since the island has a high flat top and very steep sides, the town is built down near the coast of the island.
The only access to the island is by sea or helicopter. Sounds like they didn't have electricity until the 1970s. There is no sewerage and their running water is very limited. The Eskimos made a living by hunting and carving ivory and then selling or trading the skins and carvings in Nome.

So not only is it a really cool looking piece, it has a very interesting background.




Little Diomede in the 1920s, and in 2001




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

How To Make A Quick Beach Bag Out Of A Scarf!

So Easy!

Material Needed:

1 Large Square Scarf!

1. Lie the scarf on the floor and put what you want to carry inside.
2. Take 2 diagonal corners into the middle and tie together.
3. Take the other 2 corners and tie at their very ends to give a long strap for carrying.

That's It!

A Tisket, A Tasket

It's vintage basket purses! I've listed all the basket purses I have in my stock for a nice selection of Spring & Summer bags.



To see all of my basket purses click here.

♥♥♥♥♥
Justine
iKonic Vintage

Make some history with a vintage swim suit

I love the styles of yesteryear's bathing suits. I recall with great memories a bathing suit my Mom gave to me that had been hers. It was a corset style suit with a little bit of skirt over the built in panties and made my tiny waist look even smaller and my small bustline look a bit larger. I wore that suit in the hot Phoenix sun for two summers until it fell apart. Had I known then what I know today I'd still have that suit in my collection and I would have worn something more practical for every day. Ah the mistakes of youth.

Bathing suits have been around since the Greeks. Actually the bikini is very similar to early Greek bathing suits. How we got from those minimalist suits from Ancient Greece to the cover it all up wool suits of the 1890s I'll never know.

As time passed, suits got a bit briefer like in the 1920s and 1930s. The bathing suits were a bit briefer for men than woman (surprise surprise) such as the ones seen here which are available from Born Too Late Vintage on Ruby Lane:


Vintage 1930s Welgrume Duckies Swim Trunks W30 H32


Vintage 1930s Wool Worsted Wool Mans Full Bathing Suit Swim Suit Chest 36 W36 H36


Once the 1940s hit swimsuits really started to cling to womens curves such as those in the pictures of Betty Grable in her pin-up bathing suit or Esther Williams in her swimming movies all dolled up and looking great.

Bathings suits give a woman or for that matter a man a way to show what they're made of. Suits of the 1940s and 1950s had modesty panels across the hip area in lots of women's swimsuits.
Two piece suits were available and of course American Sportswear designer, Claire McCardell, designed some spectacular swimwear.


Vintage 60s Red, White & Blue Modest Bathing Suit Swim Suit B34 W32 H38 B cup Size 14T



Sale Vintage 1960s Roxanne Spider Mum Bathing Suit Swim Suit D cup B38 W32 H36

However, none were near as brief as the bikinis of the late 1960s to the present. And of course there was the famous monokini designed by Rudi Gernreich in 1964 that let almost all of it hang out. Bathing suits after the 1960s still included the ever popular tank suit for those serious swimmers and for those more interested in being seen or tanning, all types of bikinis such as string bikinis, etc. were available as well.

Now that I'm the parent of two young girls bathing suit decisions are looming ahead for this summer. At this point, however, my girls are young enough that they're not very interested in letting as much show as possible but that day will come soon enough. For now, my husband and I have another summer to be able to dodge that bullet!

Purple And Black Tiger Head Print Vintage Scarf Square

Here Comes The Tiger!


This Is The Most Beautiful Scarf!
Black, Purple And White
Tiger Head Print
Fringed Black Hem
100% Acrylic
Made In Japan


30 Inches X 31 Inches

$19.95

www.thevintagescarf.com

A Perfect Match

I picked up these uber awesome new old stock vintage handmade genuine eel skin slouch ankle boots this week. Then I remembered a clutch I had that matches them perfectly. So even though they didn't come together they sure do go together. We've got them both listed now over at GlamourSavvy.com.

It's Betsey...on etsy !

I love the whimsy...I love the fun....really!
and Betsey Johnson has been delivering it since the 60s man...
a bit of bio....
Now firmly part of what was considered the “Youth Quake,” Betsey soon found herself in the unforgettable 1960’s Warhol scene. Edie Sedgwick was her house model, while the Velvet Underground’s John Cale took to wearing her designs both on-stage and off. In 1969, Betsey began her foray into retail by opening a new boutique called Betsey Bunki Nini. Directly following the opening store Betsey was offered a job from Alvin Duskin in San Francisco and thus began living a bi-coastal life for the remaining years of the 60’s.

Along with the new decade came new career opportunities for Betsey and in the early 1970’s, she came into creative control of the label Alley Cat, a label which set the trends for the 70’s rock n’ roll clothing, with bohemian and ethnic styles. In 1972, along with Halston, Betsey won the coveted Coty Award becoming the youngest designer to ever receive the honor.
so I'm so happy to list this amazingly fun top..on etsy..so Betsey...