Lately, I've been lucky enough to find some fabulous 1920s items for the shop. It's a veritable flapper frenzy!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
To the Manor Born(e)
Inspired by that distinctly autumnal crispness in the air today and the recirculation of images from Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 collection (which was said to have been at least partially inspired by Lady Mary Crawley's hunting garb in Downton Abbey), here is a little reflection of my need for tweedy "lady of the manor" ensembles this fall.
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| 1930s style "Walk in the Park" Cape and Skirt Suit from Puttin on the Ritz |
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| Downton Abbey Hunting Party |
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| My friend Ginger Daisy wearing Jitterbuggin's 'Madison' Blouse, Puttin' on the Ritz's "Weekend in the Country" skirt, vintage hat, shoes, and fur |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Alpine Adventures, Part Two
Back from my mother-daughter Alpine adventures in Banff, Johnston's Canyon, and Lake Louise, Alberta. Will perhaps barrage you with more images shortly. For now, a fun little outfit post and my favourite landscape photo I took (of Moraine Lake and glaciers)
1930s style two piece dress, an amazing handmade gift from Lauren Maringola of Wearing History!
Vintage 1920s/30s hat and 1960s (does 20s) shoes.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Alpine Adventures
The Canadian Rocky Mountains have always been a special place for me. As an infant, I camped in the shadow of Mt. Edith Cavell; as a teenager, I hiked and canoed to my heart's delight. As a woman, I got married to my ex husband at Emerald Lake; so many things have changed in the last year; now, I am excited to return to this special place to reconnect with myself and the beauty of the peaks and lakes of my home province! I hope to have some fun photos to share when I return! In the mean-time, some stunning 1920s hand-tinted lantern slides from the Glenbow Museum Archives!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Plaid Pretties
Maybe it's because I spent several months in LA, where it's perpetually summer most of the time, but I'm so ready to start fall-ing for autumn clothes. One of my perennial favourite things to wear in the fall is plaid. Here are some tartan treats in (or coming to) the shop:
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| 1970s Blue & Red Plaid Shirtdress with Belt |
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| 1970s (does 50s) Red Tartan Plaid Dress |
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| 1960s Reversible Tartan Cape Coat |
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Nudeedudee Beauties
Ms. Kim Stewart of Nudeedudee does it again! Swoon-worthy 30s style wide legged trousers & striped tops, a custom halter one-piece jumpsuits inspired by Renée Perle and other 30s resort beauties, and a 40s style playsuit with Mexican buttons? Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor!!!
Photographer: Gianni Nieviller
Model: Marnee McClellan
Friday, August 3, 2012
1930s Vintage Award
I was elated to discover that Adeline's Attic Vintage has won a "Best 1930s Vintage Clothing Award" from Lulu's Vintage. To whit, here are some of my favourite 30s frocks, either in the shop or coming there soon!
1930s cream linen skirt (sorry, top not for sale)
1930s mauve juliet sleeved crepe rayon dress
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Closet Clean Out, Part One
So, to make more room in my busting closets, I'm begrudgingly parting with some amazing custom made 30s-inspired ensembles from my personal closet. I can't technically sell them in my etsy shop, as I didn't make them myself, but if you are interested in sizing, pricing, purchasing, leave me a message in the comments section OR send me a convo through my shop to arrange purchase via a Paypal transaction :)
Custom made 1930s inspired deco plaid suspender skirt (by Time Machine Vintage)
Custom made 1930s inspired cream blouse (by Nudeedudee)
Custom made 1930s inspired "Vintage Baroness" black & silver satin floral capelet collar dress (by Able Grable)
Custom Made 1930s style blue linen gabardine blend & cotton plaid two piece dress set w. belt
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