Adeline's Birthday Sale

To celebrate the memory of my beloved grandmother, Adeline, on what would have been her birthday, all items in my etsy shop are 25% off until Monday, using coupon code ADELE1.  Have a great weekend! (Adele is the one, at left).

Pushing (1940s) Daisies

I just love the daisy stitching on the skirt of this wonderful 1940s wedding gown, which I've just added to my shop! Huge thanks to my lovely friend, Ellen, for modeling! 

Verdant Greens

After difficult cullings, it's as if nature is springing forth in the most verdant manner.  Good weather means beautiful settings for shop photos. Just added to Adeline's Attic: 1950s celery tulle & lace prom party gown!  

All in the Eyes

My favourite shot in the set of photos from my collaboration with Brad Gibbons of DB Photographics.  1920s velvet & gold cloche is available in my shop.

A Study in Sultry Satin: The Flapper Bride's Dream Dress

More photos from my collaboration with DB Photographics, with the focus in this set being on a dreamy 1920s paneled silk satin wedding gown (with swoon-worthy lace detailing at the front and back bodice necklines), which has just been added to my shop.  

The New Spring Mode: A Dreamy Lookbook by machinedance vintage and Brooksy Hats

I've posted about the dreamy creations of Brooksy Hats before.  Well, wait until you see her collaboration with machinedance vintage.  All I can say is: SWOON!  Inspired by the kodachrome film and photography of the late 1920s and early 1930s, their Lookbook is definitely the stuff my dreams are made of!  Brava, ladies! This is the kind of thing that inspire my own vintage style and shop. Hoping to be involved in similar local projects this spring and summer!

The Brilliance of a Bobbed Brunette

My 'new' haircut has inspired this post. Consider it a tribute to the iconic Jazz Age beauty of a brunette with a bold bob!

Adeline's Gallery of Gorgeousness

As one of my projects for 2015, I'm gathering a gallery of gorgeousness, featuring all the Customer Appreciation pics of my fabulous buyers in their vintage from www.adelinesattic.etsy.com. Forward a fine photo of yourself wearing a vintage garment, hat, or other accessory which you purchased from Adeline's Attic Vintage, and not only will your photo be entered into the gallery and shared on social media (with your permission, of course), but your name will be entered into a quarterly draw for a $100 USD gift certificate for use in my etsy shop!

Living on Velvet

Just added these vintage velvet stunners (one from the early 20s, the other from the late 30s) to the shop

Fire & Ice: A Vintage Photoshoot with Danger De Lux

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of having fellow retro fashion & vintage lifestyle blogger Danger De Lux model for me. Watch for this Titian-haired belle in my latest shop listings and check out some of the results of our collaboration below!  

Beach Pajamas Amongst the Blossoms

Long-time followers of my blog will recall how much I adore 1930s beach pajamas.  Imagine my joy when I happened upon an intact 3-piece set, consisting of a hat, bolero, and really cool trousers in my friend's etsy shop (GarbOhVintage)!  I hope to do a full post on these at the lake this summer, but this set is so comfy and outlandishly cute, I couldn't resist wearing it for a spin in the garden.

The Moon River Mercantile Co.: a Mini Tour

My business partner and I were thrilled our newly-opened shop, The Moon River Mercantile Co. (also on Etsy) was featured both by beautiful Edmonton fashion blogger The Pretty Secrets and the Edmonton Journal recently.

The Tartan & Tweed Tipple

Saturday, Charmaine and a group of other friends gathered for a "Tartan & Tweed" tipple in the Confederation Lounge of the Hotel Macdonald.  Such fun!

Whatsoever Things are True

Perhaps because I spent 10 years of my adult life in university, around this time of year, I still get excited about the idea of back-to-school. Really, it's the preppy fall collegiate fashions that thrill me...and I will always be particularly smitten with vintage college fashions.  With all this in mind, my wonderful model, Charly, helped me create a bit of a mini-Look Book, containing items from my shop (or forthcoming to the shop).  These ensembles, which I styled and photographed, were inspired by vintage co-eds of the 40s, and shot at my own alma mater, the University of Alberta.  The title of the shoot (and this post) are derived from the U of A's motto, which, in Latin, is Quecumque Vera, "Whatsoever Things are True."  

1940s College Beanie Hat (forthcoming)

1950s Charcoal & Mustard Jumper Skirt

1930s Yellow Marble Bakelite Bangle

1940s Black Rayon & Cream Soutache Dress

Vintage Red Felt Beret

1940s Black Gabardine Two-Piece Skirt Suit (coming)

1930s Brown Fur Felt Cap

1930s Brown Crepe Rayon Dress

1940s WAVES Navy Uniform Jacket (forthcoming)

1940s/50s Yellow Leather & Metal Cincher Belt

1940s Plaid Taffeta Skirt (forthcoming)

Vintage Red Felt Beret

Vintage Red Felt Beret

1940s Black Gabardine Skirt Suit (forthcoming)

 *1930s inspired Cream Blouse, custom made by Nudeedudee
*Yellow Shoes: Re-mix Vintage Shoes