eVintage Blog Tag Time!

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog - this week, vintage slips!

1) Show us your favorite vintage slip in your inventory.

Oh wow, what a hard decision! I have three favorites actually, I can't pick just one. A 1940s peachy pink satin rayon by Trébelwith teastain lace and chiffon, a 1950s orange crush colored Vanity Fair nylon slip with lace trim, and a chocolate brown 1960s Formfit Rogers.


2) Lace trim or chiffon trim? What's your favorite?
Hmm...I think the filminess of chiffon is my favorite.

3)Colors or neutrals, whats your preference?
I'm all for colors - hiding a bright or unusual color under a more sedate suit - fabulous way to sneak in your sparkling personality!

4)Favorite label in vintage lingerie? (Vintage Vanity Fair, Vassarette, Movie Star, Barbizon?.)
Oh wow that's a hard question! So many fantastic vintage labels out there...I will go with Vanity Fair.

5)Full slip or half?
Full.

6)Slips worn as dresses in public?..yea or nay?
Sure - if you have the body to carry it off, why not? That is, if it's not see-through!

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eVintage Blog Tag!

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog. To honor the 10 year anniversary of Frank Sinatra's passing, the USPS issued a Sinatra stamp and Turner Classics has been running Sinatra films all month.

1) Show your favorite Rat Pack look in your inventory:
I adore this era! A great look I have is this very Frank hat -
, as well as this swingin' shirt -

2) Favorite Sinatra song? Easy! Luck be a Lady.

3) Favorite Rat Pack member? Frank! I adore Frank.

4) Best Sinatra "era"? (40s young & skinny, 50s swingin' crooner or 60s Rat Pack suave?) Hmm...I think I'd have to go with the Rat Pack era.

5) Favorite Sinatra wife? Ava Gardner.

6) Been to Vegas? How many times? Best Vegas story?

Oh boy - Vegas is one of our favorite vacation spots. We've probably been there gosh, at least a dozen times. Best Vegas story...well, I have several, probably some not fit for print (lol!). But this one is good - we were there for my birthday, staying at the MGM. We headed to valet to take off to meet some friends. It was very busy and we were sitting there waiting for our car. I happen to look off to the side of me and catch sight of a bellboy standing there waiting for a car with a ton of luggage on his rack...and a little something else. I looked - I looked again - and again - and finally said to Jason um...is that what I THINK it is?? Indeed, it was. Tied to the side of the luggage rack was a crazy blow up doll. The bellboy looked totally blasé about the whole thing - I know he's seen it all!

You know we had to get a picture!


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Main Street Mall Giveaway!

MSMO Shopping Spree Give Away
Main Street Mall Online is giving away a free shopping spree to three lucky shoppers to use for shopping at participating MSMO stores. From now until October 31, 2008, every customer that purchases from a participating MSMO store will receive a free entry in a drawing to be made November 1st, 2008. Three shopping sprees will be awarded by chance draw:

1st Shopping Spree value: $75.00
2nd Shopping Spree value: $50.00
3rd Shopping Spree value: $25.00

These shopping spree amounts will only be useable for purchases at participating MSMO stores. You can spend them all at one store or split them between stores; just pay the difference if your total purchase exceeds the value of the shopping spree.

Participating store owners will include a MSMO Shopping Spree Give Away entry certificate with each shipment to their customers. Customers who wish to enter the drawing will visit the specified web page and validate their entry. Anyone who shops at a MSMO store, and who receives an entry certificate, may enter the drawing once per certificate. The drawing is open to all shoppers at participating MSMO stores. Participating stores will be indicated by the following text:

This Is A MSMO Shopping Spree Give Away Participating Store
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with a link to this information page. This notice will appear on their store page and in each listing. Only purchases from participating stores qualify for the drawing. Winners may use their prize money at any participating MSMO stores during the months of November and December, 2008.

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eVintage Blog Tag!

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog. This week's focus is - I Want Candy!

1) The colors of CANDY! What’s your favorite candy colored vintage piece in your collection?
I think my favorite candy colored piece would have to be this Vested Gentress skirt. Sweet, cotton candy pink, and such a darling print! Bright and spring-y.


2)What’s the sweetest accessory you’re offering right now, or if you don’t have one for sale, tell us about one of your own!
This orange Jackie O pillbox hat. The color reminds me of those orange sugar-coated jelly candy slices.


3) Sweet tooth? What’s your favorite candy?
Hmm...I think I'd have to say gummy bears! :-)

4)Ice cream?
I'm not really big on ice cream either (I know I know, I'm odd), but if it has cheesecake in it, I'm eating it!

5) “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, classic film or Johnny Depp re-make….and why?
I really prefer the original. I didn't feel they quite captured the book for some reason in the second (probably because the original was from my era, my childhood, so I identify with it more).

6)Is your personal style sweet or salty? Explain!
A little of both. My personal style has a sweet touch usually, but always with a salty (or sassy!) piece to set everything off.

You can follow the blog tag on over to Sydney's Vintage Fashion Runway!

eVintage blog tag time! I was tagged by Jen at Penelopepup's Vintage Blog to answer a few questions about...MAXED OUT! The Maxi dress. This Spring the designers are heavily promoting the return of the Maxi.

MAXI OR PATIO DRESS, AND WHY?
I'll use both as a term, but generally like to stick more to "maxi" for a long dress, and "patio" for a more traditional 50s circle skirt and puffy sleeved blouse.

FAVORITE MAXI DRESS IN YOUR INVENTORY?
Hmm...I think these two:

Both Hawaiian, both so glam, both perfect for pool parties!

AS A TREND, WILL IT BE A HIT OR A MISS?
It's a somewhat tough one to pull off, you definitely need to be a tall thin gal, but it's a great look if you can do it.

DO YOU WEAR MAXI DRESSES OR SKIRTS?
Yes I do, when I have the opportunity. For certain!

PROS AND CONS?
Pros, I'm glad to see the return of the maxi length - too many sellers for years have been cutting them short short short, down into minis, and I hate to see that. It's also a very glamourous look - you can be casual and comfortable, yet still have a bit of glam. Cons, sometimes, some maxi dresses are just...eeek! You have to be choosey and pick something that's timeless and classic - some of the 70s versions are just, well, hideous! :-)

You can follow the blog tag on over to Sydney's Vintage Fashion Runway!

Vintage or Bust! Blog Tag Wednesday ~Mad Men or Mod?~

It's Wednesday's eVintage blog tag time! Today’s theme...the 60’s. Are you a MAD MEN kinda gal (ritzy cocktail dresses, wiggle silhouette, draped and ruched silk chiffon, pointy toe stilettos, a cigarette and martini) or a MOD dolly (sleek lines, go go boots, oversize sunglasses, pilgrim buckle square toe shoes, paper dresses, micro mini skirts, patterened tights, white lipstick and fake lashes)? Do tell.

MOD OR MAD MEN?
Most definitely Mad! Love that whole vintage Vegas look, it's fantastic.

FAVE PIECE IN YOUR INVENTORY FITTING THE BILL?
For the guys, I'm going with these - this fantastic lemon yellow swinging 60s monogrammed shirt from Miami...

and this fab Sinatra suede Hush Puppies hat...


For the ladies...this dramatic Pauline Trigeré

and this spectacular slubbed silk Estevez evening coat...


ICONIC EARLY 60s STARLET?
Hmm...I think Brigette Bardot - fantastic.


LATE 60’s?
Raquel Welch, absolutely!


SINATRA OR THE SWINGIN’ 60s SCENE?
But of course...the Chairman of the Board!


You can follow the blog tag on over to Sydney's Vintage Fashion Runway!

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!

You can follow the blog tag on over to Sydney's Vintage Fashion Runway!

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.

You can follow the blog tag on over to Sydney's Vintage Fashion Runway!

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.

You can follow the blog tag on over to Sydney's Vintage Loose Threads.

Storewide Sales!!

As you know, we have been working on HUGE price reductions in both stores and, tada! We have completed this monstrous task.

Every single item in both stores is currently marked down, with the biggest markdowns found in the catgories "deep deep discounts". Check it out!

Green with Envy!

Almost time for St. Pat's! Lots of green at PDV and PDC! Click on any photo for more item information.













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Sex and the City Movie Official Trailer

Ahh lordy, so long til May!