Move over Easter Bunny, the Easter Owl is coming to town! The folks at Rock Scissor Paper are now offering the cutest limited edition retro mugs. Their signature kitschy 70’s Groovy Owl Mug has been redesigned especially for Easter and is available in three delicious jelly bean colors. An adorable gift for nostalgia lovers.
Available only through April 4 and they even come filled with Easter candy!
pink retro owl mug
Purple retro owl mug
Green retro owl mug
Just got my latest newsletter from Dancestore.com and they’ve got some fab new styles of Aris Allen dance shoes. I already own several pairs in some of their other styles, so I can attest to their quality.
I’m totally smitten with these 1930s inspired T straps. They also come in white and black, with a choice of either a synthetic or suede sole. Very reasonably priced at $74.95.
Aris Allen 30s style T strap shoes
Then there are these adorable 40s inspired black velvet and mesh mary janes. A spectacular vintage look for just $69.95.
Aris Allen black velvet and mesh Mary Janes
Heck, even if not into dancing, these beauties are a perfect period correct look for anyone to wear with their vintage or retro fashions.
Attention all retro glamour gals, classy dames and pinup dolls! Want a chance to win some killer prizes this holiday season, including a $100 gift certificate from Blue Velvet Vintage? The super stylish Candice DeVille, who is the genius behind the fabulously entertaining Super Kawaii Mama blog, is running a contest where entrants must write how they’d create the perfect vintage Christmas. The lucky winner gets a vintage prize pack of gift vouchers from participating online vendors . So get your vintage style luvin’ butt over there now for more details on this Very Vintage Christmas Competition.
The little black dress is a classic wardrobe staple and shopping for new often leaves you with a choice of cookie cutter styles. And who wants to look like everyone else at their next cocktail party? But if you choose a black vintage dress, they are usually unique enough in construction, fabric and design details that you’re sure to stand out in that sea of LBDs. Here are some of our recent additions that will help you show your individuality. Please visit our What’s New page for more little black dresses from the 40s, 50s and 60s.
Known for their chic, ladylike elegance, Herbert Sondheim manufactured dresses, inspired by Paris fashions, from the 30s through the 60s. Jackie Kennedy even wore his dresses! He also taught at the Parson School of Design.
Herbert Sondheim black silk 60s vintage dress-38/30
A very sophisticated early 60s vintage cocktail dress reminiscent of the classic style of Audrey Hepburn. The plunging back with the big satin bow accent will make you look fabulous coming and going!
Audrey Hepburn style vintage cocktail dress-38/28
If you want to look like you just stepped out of a 1940s film noir, then this vintage cocktail dress is for you!
Old hollywood style 1940s cocktail dress in sequined black crepe.-34/26
1950s bombshell black form fitting cocktail dress is completely covered in a swirling soutache embroidered design and black satin with bow accent encircles the hip area.
1950s curve hugging little black dress.
Got more adorable 50’s day dresses and some vintage style party dresses and glamorous gowns that we just listed over at Blue Velvet Vintage Clothing and Retro Fashions.
Have a look!
1950s day dresses
1. 60’s floral print sundress-36/28
2. 50’s black,white, gray toile floral swing dress-38/28
3. Vintage Lanz sundress- yellow windowpane check floral-38/30
4. Blue cotton 50s day dress w/pintucking and crochet lace-38/28
5. Beautiful floral print 50s halter dress-38/30
Retro glamour gowns and vintage inspired party dresses
1. Ivory beaded satin vintage style wedding gown or prom dress
2. Rhinestone embellished champagne satin and tulle 50’s style tea length party dress
3. Flirty little strapless vintage inspired party dress in silver satin, black lace and tulle
5. Same gorgeous dress as #4 only in a silver satin and lace.
Spring is in the air and it’s time to think fun, flirty and floral. I’ve been frantically adding all kinds of pretty vintage dresses to my site that are perfect for daytime, dinner dates, informal weddings, garden parties, or anywhere you want to look retroliciously ravishing!!!
Here’s a little peek at some stuff I’ve just added. Aside from the fact that these dresses from the 50s are so cute, most of them came from an estate where the woman left a closet full of clothes that were unworn with original tags hanging on them. Of course, because I’m a clean freak, I removed the tags from most of them to launder the dresses, because I don’t like sending customers dusty vintage clothing smelling of old closets. Oh, did I mention most are larger sizes, with waist measurements of 29-32″? Hard to find really stylish vintage dresses in these sizes. So you can imagine how excited I was when I acquired these.
So, vintage stylistas, feast your eyes on some of my latest offerings.
1950's vintage dresses
I’ve also just added some new 50s pinup style dresses from the
Bettie Page Clothing Company.
Bettie Page Dresses
And a gorgeous 1940’s gown in a romantic floral print.
Perfectly lovely for a vintage wedding.
DuBarry 1940's floral print vintage gown
See the Blue Velvet Vintage “What’s New” page for additional information
on these newly listed spring fashions. Plenty more to come!
You know I love sharing sources for unique, retro style goodies, especially by indie designers. Well, my sister, who is a graphic artist with a very discerning eye for cool designs, recently sent me a link to a website full of the most fabulously feminine vintage inspired lingerie I’ve ever seen. The line is called Clare Bare .
According to the designer, Clare Herron, her lingerie is “constructed to frame your body, fit comfortably and make you feel naturally beautiful as you should.”
She thinks of her undergarments as accessories, so they are meant to be seen. Constructed of authentic vintage textiles and organic cottons, they are also eco-friendly. Clare recommends layering her bras with tank tops and letting the underpants show over the tops of hip hugger jeans, which is a much more tasteful alternative than revealing your g-string.
Clare Bare deliciously girly lingerie
Am always looking for new sources of unique greeting cards with vintage style graphics. Just discovered this website with the cutest retro holiday cards. It's called What's Buzzin.
They also sell birthday cards, invitations and art prints. And if you need graphic design work done, they do that too! I ordered a bunch of different cards for Christmas and it was tough deciding, as they're all fabulous!
Was just checking out one of my favorite blogs, Vintage Indie , where they always highlight fantastic one of a kind vintage inspired handcrafted items. If you need a unique last minute gift, I suggest you check them out. They’ve got a Holiday Gift Guide that showcases some really cute things and most of the sellers are including free shipping or some kind of discount.
Here’s a few of the goodies I found.
Beautiful beaded vintage style jewelry from Care to Bead
Adorable vintage fabric wine bags from BananasauruxRex .
The cutest cloisonne christmas tree ornament earrings from Shy Siren
And there’s lots more! Remember this holiday season, shop smart, shop indie!
Looking for cute, inexpensive items to give your retro and vintage loving friends and family? Check out the fun stuff for sale at Retro Redheads . Here are a few of my favorites, but they’ve got tons of other great things including festive vintage tablecloths, souvenir linens and unique glassware.
Absolutely adore their cherry design switchplates and nightlights . I’m thinking I need to have these for my kitchen to match my vintage fruit print curtains. Any family members reading this? HINT! HINT!
The single switchplate is only $12.00, the double $15.00 and the nightlight is $19.99.
This sweet candy elf diorama tree ornament would make an especially unique nostagic hostess gift. Only $13.00 and they have limited quantities.
This cheerful vintage style luncheon set , with red gingham tablecloth and cute matching cherry print napkins in 100% cotton, is quite the bargain at $28.00.
