Tagged Again!

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog to answer a few questions. This time we're focusing on SHOES!

1) SHOW US YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF SHOES IN YOUR INVENTORY.

Hmm...we actually don't have a lot in vintage stock at this time, more over in the Couture store. We do have a pair in vintage that are favs though, these navy patent 50s DeLiso Debs.


Over in Couture, for sure my favorite pair are these fantastic mind-blowing Chanels.


2) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STYLE OF VINTAGE SHOE TO SELL?

I love love love 40s peeptoes - they're so rare and so fantastic. Never in my size though it seems! :(

3) FAVORITE VINTAGE SHOE TO WEAR?

Well, if I could find a pair that fit, again, 40s peeptoes. If not, I think I'd go with some funky black 80s slouchy pirate boots.

4) FAVORITE PAIR YOU OWN?

I have a pair of ancient black, very detailed cowboy boots that I just love love love.

5)HOLY GRAIL OF SHOES?

Manolos of course!

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eVintage Blog Tag Time! Dress a Movie Star

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog to answer a few questions. This time we're focusing on dressing a movie star.

1) WHAT ITEM DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE FOR SALE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN WORN IN A MOVIE?

I could easily see this fabulour tiger-striped set in a 60s "beach blanket" type movie, don't you think? Or even more appropriate, Viva Las Vegas - totally Ann Margret!


2) WHICH MOVIE STAR DO YOU SEE WEARING THE ITEM & IN WHAT MOVIE?

I can completely picture Grace Kelly wearing this fabulous late 40s/early 50s red gown with matching bolero. It seems so applicable to her. I can't think of a specific movie she'd wear it in, it would be more of a red carpet moment for her I think.



3) WHAT MOVIE STAR QUALITIES DOES YOUR ITEM HAVE TO MAKE IT PERFECT FOR YOUR STARLET?

So VERY regal, classy, drop dead movie star glam!

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Embellishments for Spring

Hello all! Hope you're well.

We've been noticing a LOT of embellisments, do-dads, whatever you want to call them, on clothing for Spring - and in particular shoes. Have you noticed? Talk about some spectacular footwear out there. Amazing pieces from Miu Miu, Louboutin, Dior, Fendi, Jimmy Choo - all the big names seem to be doing just amazing shoes this year. And the bags...don't even get me started. Not just embellishments, a lot of peep toes (think 40s) and lace-up high heel oxfords.

Now of course, these can be a big bite out of your budget - always look around out there for resale items, they can be found, and if you're careful, you'll find the real deal, not the copies (for instance, in Purse Diva Couture!). Another option is to go with actual vintage footwear. One of the hottest trends this year is 1940s peeptoes - take a look around, they're out there. Of course if you're a talented crafter, you could always take a plain pair of pumps or sandles and dress up those heels with some embellishments of your own! Go for it!

Here are some fab examples we found of the gorgeous shoes out there this Spring. And of course, had to include the spectacular $5000 Fendi at the bottom, yum! We have an amazing calf-hair Fendi available, check it out!

Lovely Liquid Satin

Hello! We just listed a gorgeous yellow liquid satin 1940s gown that was worn in a wedding by the matron of honor, complete with the matching gloves and bustle. In doing research on it we came across some perfectly lovely gowns as well and thought you'd like to see them.

The utterly fantabulous designer Fred Perlberg did some fantastic variations of the liquid satin (also known as slipper satin) evening gown, and we found a few at Alley Cats Vintage:


Alley Cats also has another gown, done in the Perlberg style;
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which is quite reminiscent of ours, from Purse Diva Vintage;


These gowns are highly sought after and actually pretty hard to find, we understand. They are done in a lovely heavy satin that has such a wonderful feel. We think 1940s slipper satin is such a unique and interesting fabric, as well as neat pieces of fashion history, that we just wanted to share.

eVintage Blog Tag - Spring!

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog to answer a few questions about Spring.

1) WHATS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF SPRING VINTAGE WEAR IN YOUR INVENTORY?

Hmm...there are several, but to pick one I think I'd say this darling yellow skirt.


2) WHY IS IT YOUR FAVORITE?

It's so bright and cheerful, perfect after a long dreary cold winter. Great length and such wonderful flower detail.

3) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPRING FLOWER?

The crocus. It's the first flower we see here in Washington, usually poking up through the snow. Reminds me every year that Spring is just around the corner (thank goodness!)


4) FAVORITE MEMORY OF SPRING?

My kiddos, every year, insisting that it's warm enough to go without a coat...when it's still 35 out "but mom, I'm sweating to death!"

5) WHEN DOES SPRING ARRIVE WHERE YOU LIVE?

About mid-March. Seems a bit earlier this year (thank goodness!!)

6) MOST EXCITING SPRING FASHION TREND?

I've seen quite a few motorcycle jackets, which is fantastic. I love that look - guys or girls. Glad to see that metallics are still hanging in there as well.

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eVintage Blog Tag - Oscar Fashion

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog to answer some question about this years Oscar fashions.

1. FAVORITE GOWNS OF THE NIGHT & WHY?

I actually had a sort of hard time with this question! There really weren't any that reached out and grabbed my attention this year. Hilary Swank's Versace was a lovely design and cut, but I think the decorative beaded flowers on the bust were too much - it would have been a show stopper without this. Renee Zellweger's gown was lovely old Hollywood, unfortunately the platinum color seemed to wash her out a bit. And although a lot of people didn't care for it, Cameron Diaz's pink Dior gown, I thought, was lovely on her - although maybe she should have rethought the pony tail!


2. WHAT ERA DO YOU THINK IT REPRESENTED BEST?
Old world Hollywood glam

3. LEAST FAVORITE GOWNS OF THE NIGHT & WHY?

Boy, there were several. First, I'd have to say Anne Hathaway's big red mistake. It's a bit much. Minus the hideous floral bust accent, it might be okay, but still perhaps a little too much Grecian drape.


Another would be George Clooney's date, Sarah Larson. He's his sexy dapper self as always, but that dress...talk about a gawd-awful pattern!


Daniel Day-Lewis' wife, Rebecca Miller. The dress...the shoes...equals one big mess.


And finally...Diablo Cody in her Betty Rubble dress...whaaaaaa???


4. WHAT ERA DO YOU THINK IT REPRESENTED BEST (or worst, as it were)?
Boy hmm...I suppose 70s/80s for Anne, definitely 80s Dynasty (all it needed was a giant bow or ruffles!) for Sarah, as well as the do-it-yourself Bedazzler 80s era for Rebecca, and Diablo...I suppose Flintstones, circa 1,000,000 B.C.

5. TILDA SWINTON, FASHION SCORE OR SCARE?
Well, definitely not a score! Heavens.


6. WHAT DID YOU EAT WHILE WATCHING THE SHOW?
Hmm, I can't remember if I was eating anything or not! Probably not. I actually did not watch the show, hubby and I were working on our house that's going up for sale shortly.

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