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Blue Velvet Vintage-New Additions

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

While I’ve been trying to get this Typepad to Wordpress blog migration done, I’ve also been working on adding some fabulous new vintage clothing to the site.

So feast your eyes on some of our latest vintage offerings.

60's Estevez shapely black silk pencil dress with cutout neckline

60's Estevez shapely black silk pencil dress with cutout neckline

White shirtwaist dress with crochet lace inserts

White shirtwaist dress with crochet lace inserts

50's garden floral print halter style swing dress

50's garden floral print halter style swing dress

Girly girl 50s pink floral full skirt dress with ruffled lace shelf bust

Girly girl 50s pink floral full skirt dress with ruffled lace shelf bust

See our What’s New page for more recent additions of authentic vintage dresses.   We’ve also added some gorgeous vintage inspired gowns and prom dresses.

Nataya dresses now at Blue Velvet Vintage

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Am very excited to report that I've just added a lovely selection of dresses by Nataya to my website. I've always admired her feminine vintage inspired designs and am now very happy to be able to offer them to my customers.

Inga Nataya Bogomolny started designing clothing when she was 11 years old.  When her family moved to the United States from Uzbekistan, in 1990, she attended the LA County School for the Arts and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. After learning the fashion trade as a designer for Papillon, she started her own line in 1996.

Her clothing is often referred to as "wearable art"  because of the generous use of embroidery, beading and various other ornamentation incorporated into her outfits.  Inspiration comes from the Belle Epoque and Baroque periods, with a 20's, 30's or 40's flair.  Sensuous, bohemian, ethereal, romantic and glamorous are appropriate words to accurately describe her creations.

Below are a few of the styles I just added.  They certainly are enchanting alternatives for those seeking a less formal look for their prom or wedding.  And if you've got a fancy cocktail party to attend or a special date, these unique creations will definitely leave a lasting impression!  I can also special order other colors, sizes and styles.

From the Montmartre Doll collection- Beaded and embroidered black satin dress

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20's Style ivory layered chiffon and crepe dress

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Blue cotton slip dress with antique beige chiffon overlay

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Available now-copies of actual Bettie Page dress

Monday, July 14th, 2008

We’re very excited about the a hot new style from the Bettie Page Clothing line currently available on our site.  It’s a replica of a dress actually worn by the famous 50’s pinup model. Below are pictures of  the glamorous Bettie wearing the actual dress and Bernie Dexter wearing the dress you can own right now! 

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Good deals on vintage style Faryl Robin shoes

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

I know I've posted before about Faryl Robin. This designer makes some of the coolest vintage inspired shoes. Platforms, peeptoe and slingback styles that look absolutely smashing with 40's and 50's clothing.

Well I just discovered  6pm.com, a webite selling many of my favorite Faryl Robin styles and they're marked down 50%!  The reasonable prices make it too tempting to order just one pair.  Below is a small selection of the many styles offered at a discount on their site.

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Lucky Shamrock Vintage Inspired Jewelry

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Get lucky this  St. Patrick’s Day wearing this adorable jewelry from Sweet Romance .

Lucky clover 40’s inspired charm bracelet.  Described as " 
Shamrocks, clovers and Celtic quatrefoils charm this lucky bracelet.
Enhanced with enameling, moss green glass cabochons, crystal pears and
round brilliants. Etched oval rolo chain. "
  $59.00

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Matching earrings. $19.00

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Blue Velvet Vintage-Sneak Previews

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Happy New Year, everyone!  Hope you all had a great holiday season and are ready for some fabulous new vintage oufits for the new year.  I’m sooo excited that dresses are still going to be a big trend in 2008, especially lacey and ruffled feminine looks, bright floral prints and maxi styles.  Of course, all of us vintage loving gals never tire of dresses and looking like a lady, no matter what the current fashion!  We’ll just have more choices this year, as beautiful vintage inspired dresses for spring/summer 08 were all over the runways.

So now that all of the holiday madness is behind us,  I’ve been working fast and furiously photographing tons of pretty vintage dresses that will be perfect for next season.   Here’s a sneak preview of a small sampling of the ladylike lovelies that will be going up on the site shortly. 

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1. 80′S white tiered lace gown with sequinned bodice

2. 50’s black and white print dress with surplice wrap bodice and cummerbund waistband

3. Early 60’s pouffy pink chiffon party/prom dress with cummerbund waistband

4. 50’s full skirt day dress in a fabulous atomic print with pink piping trim

5.  Pale blue tulle over lavender taffeta strapless 50s gown with lace bodice and satin waistband

6. 70s slinky ribbed knit halter dress with assymetrical Missoni like stripes

7. 70’s spectacular Hanae Mori silk print column dress with sheer printed chiffon kaftan overlay

8. 70’s Ursula of Switzerland print chiffon dress with ruffled neckline

9. 50’s ivory lace full skirted dress with white satin  piping trim and cummerbund waistband

Glove Love

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

This season designers have been showcasing gloves as the perfect complement to their 50s and 60s inspired polished ladylike silhouettes.    Not those bulky,
fleece lined things, mind you,  but sleek kidskin leather,
velvet or cashmere ones, that will add instant classic glamour to any outfit.   They look especially smart when worn with cropped, bracelet length sleeves.

Here’s a great example from Anne Klein’s fall/winter collection.

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And here are some images I scanned from a 1959 issue of L’Officiel.   Ladies, we are talking some serious chic-ness here,  with the gloves being an integral part of the overall sophistication of the outfits.  Of course,  I can’t even begin to delve into the fabulous hat styles. That’s a subject for another post!

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Lanvin-Castillo

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Jean Patou

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So if want to rock this ladylike look, then you’ll find plenty of great glove choices online this year.  Present a pair of gloves to a favorite female this holiday season. What used to be a safe, although somewhat boring choice for gift giving, is now considered the ultra chic must have accessory of the year.   Also, authentic gloves from the 50s and 60s can usually be found at vintage clothing boutiques for very reasonable prices.

Here’s a gorgeous pair from Coach  in orange trimmed hot pink leather,  with a cool zippered pocket.  $298.00Coach_gloves

Sleek, black leather zippered gloves from Urban Outfitters   $48.00

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Turquoise cashmere beauties from Nordstrom’s.  Also comes in a bunch of other yummy colors.  $42.00
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Vintage navy kidskin leather gloves from Blue Velvet Vintage   $22.99

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Introducing the “Satin Doll” 50’s Style Party Dresses

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

I’m so excited. The latest additon to my vintage reproduction dress line  has just arrived.  After months of tweaking the pattern and several samples later,  I’m totally thrilled with how they finally turned out.

The 50’s inspired halter style swing dress has been created in two colors, a  beautifu gold floral embroideredl black duchess satin with gold piping trim and a red on red metallic embroidered satin with black velvet piping trim.  I think the piping really accents the dresses nicely. I’ve also designed the halter straps to have pleating to add a little extra interest at the neckline. 

The name of this style is the "Satin Doll" after one of my favorite big band tunes. These will be great for holiday parties and dances.

As usual, the construction of these garments is top notch and they’re made right here in the good old USA!

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