Clik here to view.
MID-CENTURY FLORAL SCARF: AN ALWAYS-BUY-IT ACCESSORY
Just found this great headscarf, in superb condition. I always pick these up when I come across them because they are unique. The floral, geometric or novelty prints are irreplaceable. Hand-rolled...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GORGEOUS AND LUXURIOUS 1930’S – 1940’S SLEEPWEAR FOR ST. VALENTINE’S NIGHT
There’s nothing like a silk or fine nylon gown against the skin. These also have beautiful lace on the bodices. If you dream of being in the movies, here’s your wardrobe. These are real special prizes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PRETTY IN PINK: 1930’S – 1940’S – 1950’S NIGHTWEAR FOR THE VINTAGE BOUDOIR
Now we’re talkin’! Setting the mood here for Cupid’s Day. Some are relatively demure, but all are beautiful nylon and silk sleepwear from a time when those things were really special. Whether a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
TRUE VINTAGE EVENING BERETS – VELVET AND BEADS, STARS AND MIDNIGHT SKY
Two beautiful evening hats in the classic beret style. They would be from the 1950’s or before. Hats like this might have been worn with the type of dresses I’ve been showing lately. I always love...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE VELVET GOWN – 1930’S STYLE
This is my latest “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!” FIND – a custom-tailored frock made for someone very petite, and shorter than Stella. The deep green velvet is gorgeous, but I’m most taken with the styling....
View ArticleClik here to view.
TRUE VINTAGE RAYON DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1930s TO EARLY 1940s
Here’s another lovely shirtwaist dress for a Spring day, this one in rayon. It could have been custom made or ready-made – no tags or tell-tale details to help me be sure. In most cases, dating true...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FABULOUS SURPRISE FIND – REEDCRAFT LEATHER PURSE FROM THE 1920’S – 1930’S
What a rare and wonderful discovery! In excellent condition – perhaps never used. Only some minor discolorations from age or storage and almost 100 years old. These handbags have beautifully...
View ArticleClik here to view.
STELLA’S TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S 2-PIECE WEDDING SUIT
This is the ensemble that Stella was wearing when I met her and I’m glad she didn’t want to give it up. I’ll be showing some white satin 1940’s wedding pumps tomorrow. Although they didn’t come...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA
Back to my Australian find – I found the best photo and description of this gown and Stella shows it off properly. I gasped when I discovered it. It may even have been a wedding gown back in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
1980’s DOES ’40’s –’30’s GLAM RAYON VELVET GOWN
This example is one of the few cases where picking up a more modern garment is worthwhile. Although it’s definitely retro and not expensively made, this gown has so many of the true-to-style elements...
View Article