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Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Florida USO Show and Swing Dance

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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1940s USP dance in St Petersburg Florida

If you live in Florida and want something really fun to do this weekend and support our military and their families, then hightail it on over to St. Petersburg for the  G.I. Jive, 1940s themed USO show and swing dance being held at the historic Coliseum ballroom.  The event kicks off Armed Forces Weekend with live music, swing dancing, prizes, vintage fashion contest and more.

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Inside the historic Coliseum ballroom in St. Petersburg Fl

The Coliseum ballroom was built in 1924, so has lots of character,  along with  a great oak dance floor. Perfect for showing off your swing outs, spins and swivals!  Just go to USO Tampa Bay Facebook Page or Swingang Tampa for more information. And don’t forget your 1940s style outfits!

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Swing In the New Year

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
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Swing in the New Year

It’s time again to celebrate the old and bring in the new.  And if you’re anywhere near St. Petersburg, Florida, there are still tickets available to the  Swingin’ the New Year Dance at the historic Coliseum Ballroom.   Built in 1924,  it’s a festive and romantic venue where you can lindy hop, jitterbug or charleston your way into 2011 with the world renowned Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band.

The ballroom is walking distance from the St. Petersburg waterfront, historic Pier, dozens of restaurants and all the festivities of St. Pete’s  First Night Celebration.  So lots to do there.  And  it’s even supposed to warm up by Friday, so you won’t get frostbite walking around downtown!

My husband and I attend this event every year.  It is definitely one of the most fun times we’ve ever had on New Year’s Eve.   There is also a vintage fashion photo shoot and contest.  So glamorous vintage attire is recommended!

If you don’t make it this year, then be sure to mark it on your calendar as the place to be on December 31, 2011.

St. Petersburg Coliseum Ballroom

St. Petersburg Coliseum Ballroom

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Julien’s Auction-Marilyn and Elvis Memorabilia

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Want a chance to own Elvis Presley’s prescription bottles or an Emilio Pucci sweater worn by Marilyn Monroe?  Julien’s is holding a summer entertainment auction on  June 26th and 27th  at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.  Featuring over 700 items from various celebrities and productions,  it will be broadcast in live streaming video so online viewers will be able to watch and bid in real time.

Below is just a tiny sampling of the amazing entertainment memorabilia offered.  So this is bound to be one exciting auction to watch!

“Dr. Nick”, Elvis’s personal physician,  has consigned over 45 items. In case you don’t remember, Dr. Nick had originally been accused of over prescribing for “the King” leading to his untimely death.  Bidding is bound to be fast and furious for these items.

Elvis Presely prescription bottles

Autographed and framed picture of Elvis Presley

Autographed and framed picture of Elvis Presley-pre auction estimate $2000-4000

Elvis's tourmaline and diamond ring gifted to Dr. Nick after a concert. Estimate $20,000-$40,000

Elvis's tourmaline and diamond ring gifted to Dr. Nick after a concert. Estimate $20,000-$40,000

The Marilyn Monroe collection includes items from her personal and professional wardrobe and furniture from her Brentwood California home.

Just one of several of Marilyn's Pucci pieces up for bid

Just one of several of Marilyn's Pucci pieces up for bid

Black sequinned Ceil Chapman gown-Estimate $4000-6000

Black sequinned Ceil Chapman gown-Estimate $4000-6000

Ivory silk jersey Ceil Chapman dress-Estimate $10000-20000

Ivory silk jersey Ceil Chapman dress-Estimate $10000-20000

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Upcoming Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

On June 14th Bonhams and Butterfields is holding an Entertainment Memorabilia Auction at 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.   Their online catalog is  fascinating, full of  autographed photos of Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, Clark Gable and many other famous Hollywood stars, costumes from several movies and various other celebrity collectibles, like the handbag carried by Estelle Getty in the Golden Girls television series.

Their rock and roll memorabilia includes an impressive collection of  concert posters, including  Grateful Dead posters by Rick Griffin,  one of Chris Isaack’s guitars and the costumes worn in the Sargeant Pepper movie.

Below is just a small sampling of some of  the entertainment collectibles that will be up for bid.

Gown worn by Ethel Merman in "There's No Business Like Show Business"

1950s Gown worn by Ethel Merman in "There's No Business Like Show Business"

Autographed picture of Rita Hayworth

Autographed picture of Rita Hayworth

40s vintage dress worn by Veronica Lake in publicity stills

40s vintage dress worn by Veronica Lake in publicity stills

1950s vintage gown worn by Christine Aguilera

1950s vintage gown worn by Christine Aguilera

70s artwork for the Tramps "Disco Inferno" album cover

70s artwork for the Tramps "Disco Inferno" album cover

Costumes worn by members of the Jackson Five

1970s Costumes worn by members of the Jackson Five

For those not present day of the auction, there is phone and internet bidding available.   And even if you have no intention of trying to win anything, you should definitely check out their catalog. It’s a highly entertaining little trip down memory lane!

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Upcoming Charles Whitaker Auction

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

The Charles Whitaker spring auction, to be held May 1st and 2nd, will include property from several museums and private collections.   Vintage clothing, furs,  purses, beaded evening bags, and textiles from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Anna Pakradooni, a Philadelphia designer and retailer,   several lots of vintage store display fixtures,  late 19th and early 20th century French swatch/sample books and over 150 antique hair combs are just a sampling of the merchandise to be offered.

1.belle epoque gown 2. 30s gold lace dress 3. beaded strapless gown

1.belle epoque gown 2. 30s gold lace dress 3. beaded strapless evening gown

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4.Pauline Trigere 70s dress 5. Madame Gres cocktail dress 6. Two 1970s Averardo Bessi dresses

Red alligator handbag and belt and sterling silver purse circa 1950

Red alligator handbag and belt and sterling silver purse circa 1950

Antique hair combs

Antique celluloid and tortoise shell hair combs

1940s miniature mannequins

I am seriously coveting these 1940s miniature mannequins!

Check out their online catalog for more collectible treasures you can bid on.

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Swing in the New Year at St. Petes Coliseum Ballroom

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

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  Well, now that the Christmas gorge fest is over, it's time to start working off some of those cookies you washed down with all that  brandy spiked eggnog.   A fun way to burn off those calories, while wearing some fancy shmancy vintage dress,  is to jitterbug your way into 2009 at a  New Year's Eve swing dance party.

This year the Tampa Bay Swing Gang and Swing Time  have joined forces to host the most spectacular New Year's swing dance event ever held in Florida!  If you live here, or are just visiting for the holidays, you need to get yourself over to the historic Coliseum Ballroom in St. Petersburg for some serious jumpin and jivin.

It's open to all ages and it doesn't even matter if you never tried dancing before. They're giving a free lesson from 8-9 pm and there's no partner necessary!

There's even going to be a vintage fashion contest.  Winners get a free professional photo shoot by Buffalo Gal Vintage,  gift certificates and other cool prizes.  So I'm off to search my inventory for something fabulous to wear!

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October Charles Whitaker Clothing and Textile Auction

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Just got my latest announcement for the next Charles Whitaker auction on October 26 & 27. So, of course,I had to rush to the computer to check out their online catalog . I always enjoy looking at all the beautiful things, even if I can’t bid on most of it!

Beside the  collections  of French, English, Asian and African textiles, 19th century doll collection and Fortuny fabric, there is also a nice selection of designer vintage being auctioned, including clothing and accessories by Hermes, Chanel, Versace, Moschino, Bill Blass, YSL, Pauline Trigere, Scassi , Emilio Pucci and many others.

Here’s just a small sampling of the numerous items that I put on my wish list!

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1. 1962 debuntane ball gown  2. Embroidered lace tea gown from 1905  3. Betsey Johnson Paraphenalia 60s silver mini dress 4. 2 pairs of fab 70s platform shoes 5. Teal Traina 60′s sequined party dress  6. 1940′s beautifully beaded suit  7. 1920s Fortuny Delphos gown  8. 1930′s carnival glass and bakelite purse

And if there’s something you feel you must have, but can’t be in New Hope, Pennsylvania for the auction, you can always fill out one of their absentee bidder forms that are listed on their site.

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Upcoming Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

It’s time for another Manhattan Vintage Clothing and Textile Show .  This is one of the best, with  over 75  dealers from all over the country  selling their high  style vintage wares.    It’s being held  on Oct. 12th and 13th at the Metropolitan Pavilion  on West 18th St.   If you’re fortunate enough to be able to attend, be on  the lookout for some of the online sellers like The Cat’s Pajamas , Tangerine Boutique  and Katy Kane who are exhibiting there. You can check out their websites to get an idea of the caliber of merchandise at this show.  For a full list of exhibitors click here.

 

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Fedora Lounge Event aboard the Queen Mary

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Queen_mary Received the annoucement below in response to a previous post of mine about Classic Style Magazine.  I decided it needed its own post, as it’s about the fifth annual  Fedora Lounge Queen Mary Event in Long Beach, California on November 16th and 17th.

From Kelly Wilbanks of Key Publishing Group,

"Come, join the rest of the loungers bedecked in the fashion of the 1930s and 40s for a weekend aboard the historic Queen Mary. Friday will be a casual dinner in the Promenade Café as people arrive from the far corners of the globe (or the states). Michael Key’s infamous tour will take place bright and early the following morning and a banquet dinner and dancing will round out the day Saturday evening. "

There’s also supposed to be a vintage fashion show and the prices they’ve arranged for cabins aboard this beautiful classic ocean liner are quite reasonable.

For more information, click here. 

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Upcoming Sturbridge Vintage Clothing Show

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

It’s time for another Vintage Fashion and Textile Show , scheduled for Monday, July 9 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts at the Sturbridge Host Hotel .   The show is held on the same week as the famous Brimfield Antique Show , which happens just a few miles down the road.   

Having these two shows on the same week make it a vintage collectors’ heaven.   The textile show has hundreds of dealers offering an amazing selection of top quality vintage clothing and decorator fabrics and the antique show has thousands of dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible imaginable. You literally cannot shop the whole thing in one day. 

So if you love all things vintage or antique,  and you’re going to be anywhere near western Massachusetts next week, this is the place to be.  Oh, and brings lots and lots of cash because there’s sure to be too much stuff you’ll have to have!   

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