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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

In Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine

In Vogue is a fascinating look at the history of the world's most influential magazine. The complete compendium is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archival interiors of past Vogue editions, featuring the work of some of the twentieth century's most respected artists, cover illustrators, and photographersâ??from Edward Steichen, Toni Frissell, and Erwin Blumenfeld to Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Bruce Webber, and Herb Ritts. In 1909, an entrepreneurial New Yorker named CondÃ© Nast took charge of a struggling society journal and transformed it into the most glamorous fashion magazine of the twentieth century. In Vogue traces the history, development and influence of this media colossusâ??from its beginning as a social gazette in the late nineteenth century, to the exploration of modern fashion photography and new visuals in the mid-twentieth century, to its status as the top style magazine today. The book explains the makings of the magazineâ??from runways, to editorial meetings, to the pages of Vogue.The thoroughly researched story incorporates first-person accounts, interviews with editors and photographers, and excerpts from stories written in the magazine by many world-renowned writers, including Truman Capote, Aldous Huxley, Richard Burton, Federico Fellini, and Marcello Mastroianni. Unparalleled in its scope and exceptionally illustrated, In Vogue is sure to be among the most important publications on the subjects of culture, art, fashion, photography, and media.
Price: $75.00

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The dangers of vintage: Sun damage

I have been thinking of the presentation of a series of posts on some of the things to look out for when you vintage and antique clothing collection. The irreversible or costly to repair issues: it may include topics such as silk, shattering the clothes moth and other insect damage, colourings that eat dust devil, dust away … .and here I have a good example. Sun damage!

Vintage dyes are not as stable as modern ones that are based on petrochemicals. Many are of natural materials and fade or color change over the years. If you want (like me) ' 40s crepe dinner dresses you may have noticed how the blue ones purple patches can enable, or grey to Brown will turn. It is a natural process and seems to be accelerated by exposure to air or Sun.

I had my vintage clothing collection began in 1980 with the 1950s party, prom and cocktail dresses – by the age of 20, 50 or the beauties hanging from the rails photo in my bedroom. I shudder to remember now that I know better, but think that it was a good thing that I have often moved and the collection soon grew so none of them would have been very exposed to the sun hanging above it – and I lived in art deco apartments too, which tend to be too dark.

In modern times many of us our clothes on clothes rails also hang-die ene side exposes to the Sun, exposing or rather a sliver of one side to the Sun. It is a frequent problem, many older clothes have sun damage but this one takes the cake.

Here is a shot of the dress separately.

And a close up of the jacket.

It's a wonderful ensemble – or rather, was ever. Silk chiffon with beaded and sequinned appliques. Fully lined – 1930s. Generally In pretty good condition except that an antiquarian on the wall for a view put-and a few years later, the color had completely changed.

So sorry!

Now, what can we do with such a problem?
Firstly, what won't work: paints. To apply dye on a piece of clothing with fade usually will result in a colored garment with uneven color, because the dye not spots faded covers, it will color the same extent. A possible exception is if a black garment of natural fibre is dyed black, but in this case a professional treatment is recommended because it is still difficult to get a good result (I think black as the most difficult of all colors to paint, to a true black instead of a charcoal).

Another problem with paints is that not all materials can be the same: for example, the silk and cotton wool will dye well, but the rayon lining less so. If there is already any repairs in the modern era, a polyester thread are used that will not dye well either, so you with a few different shades (a tip will end for telling when a garment dyed has to).

When there are small areas of fade, you could cover them by extra fabric, trims or appliques to apply. As an alternative, you could also remove the affected areas if the tissue is full (for example, in a skirt is) and there is excess substance.

Another option is to wear your vintage clothing and her ombre shadow effect with pride! Many defects are less noticeable on a garment when it is worn, and especially for evening wear where the light is not likely to be strong. Many antique and vintage clothing have issues of one kind or another and depending on how bad the damage is, it may not significantly reduces its unique and historic beauty.

This particular ensemble is now available via the webshop.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Tissue 206 patchwork patterns

The famous Ruby McKim book a bonus of 105 vintage patterns. Bonus includes 24 patterns of bird life McKim, 48 Rubys state flower patterns, patterns of Eveline Foland 19 and 14 other patterns 1930s vintage

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Clothes Pins Old-Fashioned Wood w/ Spring Action Pack of 50 Wooden Clothespins by Whitney Design

This Wooden Clothes Pins w/ Spring Action Pack of 50 by Whitney Design are the classic reliable clothespins. Inexpensive and easy to use with the spring action. These clothes pins are also great for crafts and projects. Jumbo Pack of 50.

Price: $2.59

Get dressed, not stressed! They look great No matter what their size or age

Learn the secrets of fashion designers, celebrities, models and actresses used to make it look fabulous. In this guide to fashion makeup, Rita reveals the science behind choosing the proper clothing and makeup for your tone of skin and body type.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

NFL Men's Buffalo Bills Vintage Hooded Sweatshirt

Cool and Cozy Jacket By Junk Food,100% Cotton,Great Way To Support Your Favorite Team,You'll Love Supporting Your Team In These Jackets,Support Your Favorite Team In Style,Great For Game Day Or Just Any Day,Great Simple Jacket For Men,Comfortable, Warm, and Soft

Price: $62.00

Become a famous fashion designer

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Friday, August 19, 2011

The best and last book of art of Couture

Recreating Victorian embroidery and sewing for you and for those we love. This book contains 120 pages with photos b & w, descriptions, instructions and patterns of 1895. Great vintage ads too. If you like to Victorian, this book is a must!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Old Fashioned Christmas Collection

A collection of electronic books for only $27 9. Three books touching stories Classic Christmas for young and old, 5 books of recipes for Christmas tempting and a book of account back in Christmas. Spread some joy holiday and receive a 50% Commission.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

White Low Rise Booty Shorts by KD dance, Sexy, Stretchy & Fashionable, Hot Pant to Yoga Short, BBQ to Gym, Durable, High Quality V Front Hot Pant Made in New York USA

The KD dance Stretch Knit Booty Short, sexy, stretchy and alawys in style. Perfect for Gym or Yoga to Pool or BBQ Parties. Available in over 20 colors.

For sizing, please order larger for big bone, curvy or taller bodies. Mediums fit women 5 4 to 5 8. For more coverage order larger, for less coverage and more of hot pant look order smaller. Please note though that we have not adapted to big box store sizing.

The fabric is blended to stretch, flow and accent your curves and unique sense of living in the moment beauty.

Worn by professional dancers in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Moscow, Paris, London, Rome and Los Angeles, performers from Cher, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears have worn KD dance on stage.

KD dance's inventive knits are soft, breathe and hug the body in a way no other clothing can. Much like the idea of living Yoga, you will always be pleasantly aware of your body in our knits.

Dancing or dinning, in KD dance the beauty is you.

Seen here is Actress Karyna Kudzina, 5 8 Inches tall in a Medium.

Photography by Garvey Rich

96% High End Soft Acrylic / 2% Nylon / 2% Lycra

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

OD VINTAGE STAR BACKPACK

Rothco Vintage Star Backpack is a stylish bag for traveling or school. Is made of canvas for durability and has two adjustable shoulder straps for comfort. Makes a great gift! Specifications: 18" X 15", adjustable shoulder straps, 2 side pockets with flaps
Price: $35.49

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Vintage Fashion Show

With a lot of 30 s movies, fashions of 1934 is mostly fluff with a bit of high fashion knock-offs in cast but it's a great opportunity to see a young Bette Davis combined with William Powell, with Busbey Berkeley musical numbers. Dresses by Orry-Kelly are to die for, and make up of PERC Westmore. I was dying to see this film for years and finally found a copy for sale in scooter movies. It's Fab!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Keep Calm and Carry On American Apparel Mens & Womens Navy T Shirts w/ Vintage WW2 Propaganda Poster

Sewers who have ever longed to create clothing with the distinctive look of haute couture will love this book. They'll learn the finer points of hand sewing, shaping, and finishing for a high-end, professional look. This book is for all sewing enthusiasts who appreciate fine workmanship.

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Bella Ladies' Cory Vintage T-Shirt Dress

A first in the Bella collection, our dress is a stand-out piece worn alone or layered over jeans or leggings. Our vintage washed fabrication drapes on the body and is truly unique.
Price: $24.99

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New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest)

Currently our number-one selling backlist book, the Complete Guide to Sewing was first published in 1976 and has sold over 3 million copies even outselling our all-star New Fix-It-Yourself and Complete Do-It-Yourself manuals. Written by experts, crystal-clear instructions illustrate what to do at each stage of the sewing process. From choosing the right equipment, selecting the perfect fabric, to using the right technique, its almost 400 pages provide a sewer with everything you need to know to make clothing, home accessories and more. Building on that time-tested tradition, New Complete Guide to Sewing has been revised and presents contemporized fashions, newly updated techniques, over 200 new full-color photographs plus the latest in timesaving tips and tricks. Also included are over 20 inspiring new projects to make for family members and home decorating needs, as well as a helpful glossary.
Price: $35.00

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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage Women's Fashions and Clothing DVD - Fashion Models and Shows, Wedding Dresses, Lingerie, Glamour Modeling and More

This DVD contains a variety of films showing the evolution of women's fashion
from the teens to the 60s. It makes for a fascinating overview of how fashions
evolved and how the introduction and presentation of fashion to the consumer
has evolved over this period. This is a rare inside look of over 50 years of
vintage fashion industry footage.

Here are all the films that make up this historical collection:

Modes of the Moment (1917) - Silent, Black & White
Run time: 3:33;
Pattern for Smartness (1948) - Sound, Color
Run time: 18:21;
Aristocrats of Fashion - Sound, Color
Run time: 9:58 (incomplete);
Fashion Horizons (1940) - Sound, Color
Run time: 19:11;
Hair Dress Through the Ages - Sound, Black & White
Run time: 10:18;
The Story of a Star (1956) - Sound, Color
Run time: 8:08;
Fitting Faces - Sound, Black & White
Run time: 8:30;
Tomorrow Always Comes(1941) - Sound, Color
Run time: 28:53;
Color Keying in Art and Living (1950) - Sound, Color
Run time: 9:51;
RFD Greenwich Village - Sound, Color
Run time: 10:52;
Union Square, San Francisco Fashion Show - Sound, Black & White
Run time: 0:41

Price: $14.97

Friday, August 12, 2011

Lindy Charm School – September

What: The Lindy charm School for girls
At: Sunday 4 September (11 am-2 pm)
Where: Hotel Glenferrie, 324 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn (near corner of Glenferrie Rd)
Cost: $ 60 per person
Bookings required email lindycharmschool@gmail.com
More information can be found at the website Lindy Charm School.
This is mostly for the charming waitress in studs on Dench the other day, but also for all the ladies who need a bit of glamour and a few handy techniques to get you there.
I can't recommend the Lindy Charm School for girls very enough – even if you're not in the vintage style, Miss Chrissy and Miss Kim and truly inspirational when they talk about self-esteem and make the most of what you have, and how it can improve your quality of life.
These events always books from, so don't dilly dally. Click on the flyer to see in full size.

Contest: the way we wear fair-Williamstown

What: The way we wear fair and "dressed for the Voyage" Titanic costume exhibition.
At: Saturday, July 23 (10 am-5 pm) and Sunday 24 July (10 am-4 pm)
Where: Williamstown Town Hall, Williamstown
Cost: $ 12 adult, $ 6 child, $ 30 family
Pre-bookings to get at 9 am Saturday: Hobson's Bay Tickets.

Again, the way we wear Fair happen in the Williamstown Town Hall – from the website:
Racks filled with fantastic fashion spread over more than two hundred years. Boxes full of photos of fashionably dressed men and women. Shelves bursting with bright, starched French and Irish linen. Polished wooden cabinets filled with glittering jewels. Exotic textiles from countries far beyond Australia coast draped over tables ...This is what awaits you on the way we wear fairs.

TWWWF has always been about an exhibition of costume, and this time on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the launch of the Titanic, costumes and accessories from 1910 to 1912 will be displayed. Fans of "Downton Abbey" will be sure to recognize the late Edwardian styles. It is a personal favorite of mine (although I tend to love each era, they all have something good to share).

More information available on the website. You can use photos of the Titanic exhibition see here.

1950s Haute Couture, not relevant to Titanic exhibition but too good not to share.

And the contest? I have two double passes to win-if you be in Melbourne on the date in question and would like to, please let me a comment on this post about who is your favorite Downton Abbey character and why-if you have that pleasure, you could always get creative. Good luck! Entries close July 14, and then I'll post the winners.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Exhibition: the white wedding dress in Bendigo Art Gallery

What: The white wedding dress: 200 years of marriage modes
When: open 1 August – 6 November 2011, 10 pm to 5 pm daily.
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 view Street Bendigo
Cost: be announced – there will be access prices.

More information on the Bendigo Art Gallery website.

Lovers of fine fashion will be thrilled to hear that the Bendigo again a fantastic exhibition of fashion from London's Victoria and Albert Museum of decorative arts.

Of the website:

The White Wedding Dress presents the most romantic, glamorous and extravagant wedding dresses of the & Victoria Albert Museum beautiful collection. Every woman wants to look beautiful for her wedding and today, the traditional West-European white wedding dress is the garment of choice for brides in different countries and cultures. This exhibition asks why and how this has happened.

A dress of the V & a's website, which will hopefully be included: Silk Satin from 1865 (photo courtesy Binny VA &)

The display will include Dita Von Teese wedding dress – hopefully the incredible Vivien Westwood one, but since it is not mainly white us her ' 40s war bride can bring suit. Either would be wonderful!

Source.

Can't wait for this exhibition! Next year they bring us a collection of Grace Kelly gowns. Wonderful-I'm so glad the Bendigo brings this wonderful exhibitions of my favorite museum.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

New vintage

People often ask me if it is difficult to part with my vintage clothing, but I'm glad to see how they go to new homes, it means that I can go and buy some more – and regardless of how many thousands of dresses that you see, you have not seen them all.

One of the things I like about the webshop is that after a dress has sold, I still have the photos and it's nice to have a bit to remember by. Usually get the garments listed in the shopping street are not photographed Gertrude, so I thought you might like to see a few of the new Member States that during the last week. These are all available to new homes.

As you move the pointer over any image, it will tell you that the date of each, and the size-click on it to see the full image. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Amy Winehouse style

Posted by Nicole under sixties style icon
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On Sunday morning came the news-one of the most talented and original singer-songwriters of our time was dead.

Source of the image
The news is already a long time coming: because her first album was released, Amy has lived her life in the public interest, and her self-destructive lifestyle the subject of gossip and a large amount of media attention. Like many, I heard of its tawdry reputation long before I heard her music.
It was when my book writing in a cafe Castlemaine in February 2008 that I have a few bars of Chorus caught. I literally ran to the nearest record shop and – out of breath-two words "Amy winehouse" said. The Assistant silently gave me a copy of "back to black" and it is not my daily playlist since left.
I love her music and wish that somehow she could have found the strength and support for the fight of her demons and her addiction to combat. There was something about Amy people's history that really goat. I understand the not free, but you don't need me to point out that they are on the receiving end of huge quantities of venom.
Hard to believe, for a young woman who wanted nothing more than to write and sing of her music, and life how she wished to live, but that was. They didn't hurt anyone if I know that much, but still she was hunted. I can't even begin to imagine how that felt, especially for someone who was so sensitive-Amy explains her heart and soul for us in her music. Almost every song contains the word "tears", there is so much fear in there.
Amy and her music really hit me-I would like to express my feelings to share with you about this amazing woman, but it is a sad reality when I notice that I invite more vitriol, more of the Amy-haters to tell me how I'm wrong. Please, don't. This is my blog, and while I don't expect you agree with me that, I would appreciate if you could me and Amy, treat with respect.
So-on the good stuff-you know about Amy, her life and her music but have you thought about her style? Miss Winehouse burst on the scene with that rarest and most valuable of qualities-originality. Her look borrowed heavily from the early ' 60s girl groups like the Ronettes with heavy winged eyeliner, pale lips, big Beehive bouffant hair, but she made it her own with a modern update.

The Ronettes-image found here.
Her clothes were pure Bad Girl – some were a twist on the 1950s with pencil skirts and stilettos, ballet flats, wide cinching belts, denim cutoff shorts and strappy tops, or a mod look of the 1960s with Fred Perry knitted tops and jeans. Some were more ' 70s or ' 80s polyester, falling off a shoulder Flashdance style. They successfully updated vintage cans and made them look fresh and new. Her look was simple and sexy, a bit too Frisky on time – reveal meat despite the inclement English weather.

Notable was how strong and consistent hairstyle was – today it is common for singers to change their appearance ala Madonna, in an attempt to remain relevant but Amy had a look and they stuck with it. It is very recognizable and iconic – making it a very simple look to imitate, all you need is the great dark haircut, the winged eyeliner, towering high heels and a skimpy outfit.
She was consistently because Amy the real deal, authentic to the core. The genuine article in this world of counterfeit goods and manufactured pop stars.
So Amy and had her look over at the world of fashion – which, let's be honest, is always looking for something new and exciting – she licked it.
Amy achieved something incredibly rare: they dragged us almost single-handedly from the 90s Jennifer Aniston with our flat, straight hairs. Her penchant for big hair is still reverberating and will do for some time. She is the reason that I can wear my big ' 40s rolls a few centimeters above my head and compliments not received "crazy lady" tail. She is the reason that many of us like to wear flowers in our hair.
Amy changed the way we make up also look-not so long ago I had an argument with a MAC makeup lady who was convinced that I, like everyone else, pale pink lipstick (despite her determination that I with hot pink instead left). Winged eyeliner signaled on the cover of Vogue magazine and walkways everywhere.
And Lastly, Amy has had an impact on the acceptance of tattoos: particularly among young women. She has helped the styles of the 1950s of tattoos to revive.

Amy's music and style will now stand alone, and no longer be overshadowed by her lifestyle. A true original, we will never see her like again. I hope she finds peace now.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Talk: 18th century man fashion – NGV Manstyle

Vintage Fashion

Posted by Nicole under Agenda, menswear
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What: Lecture: from court street-gang-male fashion in Western Europe, 18th century
: July 9th, 15.00 hours
Where: Clem Scarier BBDO Auditorium, NGV International (St Kilda Rd)
Cost: free for tertiary students: bring ID, $ 18 adult/$ 12 NGV Member
The NGV is offering free access for tertiary students to an interesting conversation on this Sunday:
This lecture explores a number of men's dress cultures, of the rake the macaroni; the servant to the courtier; of the Incroyable to the revolutionary street gangs called the jeunesse dorée (gilded youth) and the muscadins, those aspects of court dress as an insult to the authorities and the Sans-culottes.
Presented by Peter McNeil, Professor of design history, University of Technology, Sydney. More information on the website.

Contest winners: Williamstown way we wear fair this weekend.

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Congratulations to the following winners-you all get a double pass to visit the fair vintage this weekend. Please email me your postal address asap-or if you prefer, you are welcome to pick them up from the store this week.

Not surprisingly, Bates was the most popular character: showing how attractive a little mystery and integrity. Secondly, to modern lass in the making, Lady Sybil. A few of you mentioned Thomas and O'Brien: if very worn as they are, they offer a lot of the drama. A little too much drama, if you saw last night episode ... oh, how I wished for O'Brien to her comeuppence!

There is so much to love about this show, fantastic costumes, beautiful interiors and beautiful gardens – there's a lot a lot of characters who are all interesting in their own way – my favourite is probably the dowager, Lord Grantham mother Violet. Maggie Smith is so delicious hateful-I wish they were on the podium, err frame more often! Her nausea is more used to a life of privilege and have a high opinion of himself. She is essentially harmless and I like it especially when she along with her daughter in law Lady Cora in cohoots.

So who are the winners? Carli of Konadlicious for siding with me on the Dowager and Maryanne Kelly for the wonderful qualities of Mr. Bates summarized. I also have an extra pair of tickets for Louise Atkinson, for the introduction of a good word for Matthew Crawley. Well done to you all! Hope you have a great time on the vintage market.

Photo source-and many more beautiful images if you care to look.

Monday, August 8, 2011

The voice and Vintage-A-Fair-Ballarat

What: Vintage-A-Fair, a fair vintage clothing and sales, talk and valuations.
When: 20 August, open 10 am to 4 pm (sale is 10-2.30 pm)
Where: Brown Hill Hall Humffray St. North, Ballarat
Cost: $ 2 post, my talk $ 10 $ 5, valuations
Bookings required for the talk-phone 5331 9130 or 0409 335072

A vintage event is coming up in Ballarat – with a variety of stalls selling Vintage and Designer clothing & accessories. Yield to the child and family services (IGFA) and the RSPCA.

I will help out in two ways: between 1-2 pm I will be appraising your clothing and accessories (cost $ 5 per article) and at 3 pm I will be giving an interview on 20th century ladies fashion, using clothing from my personal collection (cost $ 10).

Stalls are still available-Call 5331 9130 or 0409 335072 if you wish to be involved! Hope to see you there.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Sell items from the shop vintage and savings on eBay<sup>®</sup> profits

New eBook for fun! This book shows higher saving shop vintage items to sell on eBay^® for outrageous profits. Real auctions shown, tips and tricks. Zero investment information and practical shopping guide included.

Tall 60" VINTAGE STYLE IRON METAL DRESS FORM Mannequin

A richly decorative and unique piece, this fabulous Vintage Style Dress Form will give your home decor the special decorative touch needed! Also perfect for boutiques or retailers! Made of sturdy wrought iron, this piece will last for years to come!

Price: $175.99