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February 19, 2007

Just Added 2/20

We have just added new vintage dresses to our stock. Please check out the SHOP to order.

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Just Added 2/20

We have just added new vintage dresses to our stock. Please check out the SHOP to order.

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February 18, 2007

Who Else Wants To Be a Designer?

Look what I made at Freddy & Ma. You get to choose your own style of bag, patterns, leather trim and hardware. Totally customized. Totally fun.

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Who Else Wants To Be a Designer?

Look what I made at Freddy & Ma. You get to choose your own style of bag, patterns, leather trim and hardware. Totally customized. Totally fun.

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February 17, 2007

Creepers and Party Dresses

Nathan Jenden at London Fashion Week

Agathe over the StyleBytes.net posted these great pics of the Nathan Jenden show in London.

Oh how I love the juxtaposition of the thick soled creepers with feminine party dresses.

photos via StyleBytes.net

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Creepers and Party Dresses

Nathan Jenden at London Fashion Week

Agathe over the StyleBytes.net posted these great pics of the Nathan Jenden show in London.

Oh how I love the juxtaposition of the thick soled creepers with feminine party dresses.

photos via StyleBytes.net

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February 16, 2007

Hell Kitty

Hell Kitty! Cute and Big! This one's for you Fashion Kitty and DJ Wanda

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Hell Kitty

Hell Kitty! Cute and Big! This one's for you Fashion Kitty and DJ Wanda

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February 12, 2007

Debutante Clothing's Top Vintage Picks for 2007

Only a part time vintage fashionista? If I had to invest in just a few choice pieces of vintage to supplement my already fabulous wardrobe of LAMB, Marc Jacobs and Chloe, it would have to be the following:

1. 60's Mod Tent or Trapeze dresses
They were all over the runway for Spring and Fall. And with the release of Factory Girl, mod is going to be strong for the entire year. Choose wool pieces for fall and wear with leggings or tights and cotton blends for Spring.

Cocoa Chiffon Trapeze dress with Roses available at TastyVintage.com
Gold Brocade Tent Dress courtesy of Shrimpton Couture

2. Bold Colors-Yellow and Blue
International runway trends show both blue and yellow being hot colors this Spring. I see navy and cobalt blue continuing into next fall.

Blue and Black Notch Collar Dress available at DebutanteClothing.com
Yellow and Brown Trim dress available at Unique Vintage

3. Clear Lucite or Crystal Chunky Necklaces
Oscar de La Renta showed mounds of icy necklaces for Spring. I find these necklaces infrequently so when you see it in vintage, snatch it up. Before I do. Keep the color clear or very transparent.

cubed lucite necklace available at mschon.com

4. Vintage It Bag
Chanel? Gucci? Judith Leiber? Bakelite? It's all good. Have at least one that people will gawk.

5. Anything Gold!
Vintage handbag, gold lame dress, chunky gold jewelry, gold embroidered sweater-you name it. On the Fall 07 runway, everyone was showing gold. Whether or no you care about the catwalks, gold no longer has the stigma it once had, as being your mom's jewelry. Just be sure it is a muted, brassy gold rather than a high yellow gold.

6. Snake Skin
Snake skin bags and shoes are glamorous and rocking at the same time. VintageSkins.com has the best collection on the web, by far.

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Debutante Clothing's Top Vintage Picks for 2007

Only a part time vintage fashionista? If I had to invest in just a few choice pieces of vintage to supplement my already fabulous wardrobe of LAMB, Marc Jacobs and Chloe, it would have to be the following:

1. 60's Mod Tent or Trapeze dresses
They were all over the runway for Spring and Fall. And with the release of Factory Girl, mod is going to be strong for the entire year. Choose wool pieces for fall and wear with leggings or tights and cotton blends for Spring.

Cocoa Chiffon Trapeze dress with Roses available at TastyVintage.com
Gold Brocade Tent Dress courtesy of Shrimpton Couture

2. Bold Colors-Yellow and Blue
International runway trends show both blue and yellow being hot colors this Spring. I see navy and cobalt blue continuing into next fall.

Blue and Black Notch Collar Dress available at DebutanteClothing.com
Yellow and Brown Trim dress available at Unique Vintage

3. Clear Lucite or Crystal Chunky Necklaces
Oscar de La Renta showed mounds of icy necklaces for Spring. I find these necklaces infrequently so when you see it in vintage, snatch it up. Before I do. Keep the color clear or very transparent.

cubed lucite necklace available at mschon.com

4. Vintage It Bag
Chanel? Gucci? Judith Leiber? Bakelite? It's all good. Have at least one that people will gawk.

5. Anything Gold!
Vintage handbag, gold lame dress, chunky gold jewelry, gold embroidered sweater-you name it. On the Fall 07 runway, everyone was showing gold. Whether or no you care about the catwalks, gold no longer has the stigma it once had, as being your mom's jewelry. Just be sure it is a muted, brassy gold rather than a high yellow gold.

6. Snake Skin
Snake skin bags and shoes are glamorous and rocking at the same time. VintageSkins.com has the best collection on the web, by far.

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70s Fashion Fiascos - a vintage clothing study by Maureen Marh

A while back, I received Maureen Marsh's hilarious book, 70s Fashion Fiascos. it is chock full of amazingly funny pictures and commentary on what was really worn of us common folk in the happening 1970s.

Maureen is insanely witty, and we have the distinct pleasure of picking her brain for an exclusive interview. Enjoy!

DC: How long have you been in the vintage business?
MM: I started out as a buyer and a seller on eBay in 1999. Eventually I wanted to be free from the many restrictions and constrictions that eBay requires. Once that happened, which was at the end of 2003, I started my own web business and named it Vintage Grace.

DC: What was the inspiration for your book?
MM: The inspiration for 70s Fashion Fiascos came from not wanting to produce yet another book on hippie clothes or disco dresses. I really wanted something that looked at the reasons behind why we were wearing the clothing we did in the 70s. Up until then, your daily outfit was fairly routine and certainly for men it was very uniform like. The cultural revolution and societal evolution that was taking place in our country was not only moving our way of thinking forward, it was also releasing those unspoken morays that said 'a proper lady always wears a hat and gloves', etc. I wanted the readers to be shown beyond the frivolity of 70s fashion. I wanted to take them straight into suburbia, down to the bottom level of the fashion food chain where the beautiful people didn't go. I wanted to look at the everyday world of clothes and why it looked the way it did.

DC: Did you wear any of these fashions growing up?
MM: Oh mercy yes! Probably too many of them. But I never hated them as I have some of the other decades. I loved all the 70s fashions from my platform shoes, to my ponchos, my hot pants, my bell bottom flares, the granny dresses, everything! Except, I'm pleased to say, I never owned a Dashiki. That was my mother's department.

DC: What was the best thing to come out of the 70s? Worst?
MM: I think the best thing to come out of the 70s was probably over in the men's department. We laugh at leisure suits and over-the-top print shirts now -- and there is definitely something there to laugh at -- but it isn't so much what they looked like, rather it's what they did. Those funny polyester suits in their tropical colors and the Qiana shirts that were worn open to almost the naval, really changed men's wear like never before. The 70s made it o.k. for a man to not wear a tie to the office, something unheard of 10 years earlier. They gave men a choice in clothing and allowed them express themselves through color and style like they had not be able to before.

And the worst thing... how about platform shoes and bodysuits. Both were meant to make you feel glamorous and hip but in reality both were a major pain in the ass! There is no way to walk in platform shoes and still look cool. I don't care if your the top runway model in the world. It just can't be done. And the bodysuit, was made to give you a smooth line under your tight fitting polyester disco pants and jumpsuits, but mercy, don't you dare have a sip of any beverage if you are going to go out parading in one. Now, combine a pair of 3-4" platform shoes, a nylon bodysuit and a couple of drinks at the Lucky Lady disco and you've got a disaster waiting to happen!

DC: Polyester-good or bad?
MM: Oh poor polyester. It takes such a beating. We all love to make fun of it, and as I said in the book, when was the last time you picked up Vogue to read the fashion editor gush, "She looked resplendent in her polyester gown!" At the time of it's heyday it was good, of course it was! Hey, it even went up on the Apollo space ship in the nose cone and in the uniforms. It served a good purpose there and it helped Neil Armstrong utter his famous words, "One small step for man..." But fortunately we learned by the end of the 70s that polyester was best used in moderation. Use it as a blend and it has some wonderful lasting properties. That's why it's still being used today.

DC: Tell us about your site.
MM: Vintage Grace is my vintage and retro clothing website. I carry garments from the 1940s to the 1980s, but my favorite eras are the 1960s and 70s. I will eventually have a fully stocked men's department but right now it's the aged old problem of not having enough hours in the day. I've got a vintage events calendar that's available to anyone. It covers vintage clothing events, shows, sales, swing dances, rockabilly weekends, museum exhibits, just about anything I can find that is vintage and retro clothing related. I also have a small selection of vintage clothing e-cards and you can find a link to me on MySpace as well. That's a great place to get to know me better and read some more of my craziness in my blog, Blog-a-licious.

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70s Fashion Fiascos - a vintage clothing study by Maureen Marh

A while back, I received Maureen Marsh's hilarious book, 70s Fashion Fiascos. it is chock full of amazingly funny pictures and commentary on what was really worn of us common folk in the happening 1970s.

Maureen is insanely witty, and we have the distinct pleasure of picking her brain for an exclusive interview. Enjoy!

DC: How long have you been in the vintage business?
MM: I started out as a buyer and a seller on eBay in 1999. Eventually I wanted to be free from the many restrictions and constrictions that eBay requires. Once that happened, which was at the end of 2003, I started my own web business and named it Vintage Grace.

DC: What was the inspiration for your book?
MM: The inspiration for 70s Fashion Fiascos came from not wanting to produce yet another book on hippie clothes or disco dresses. I really wanted something that looked at the reasons behind why we were wearing the clothing we did in the 70s. Up until then, your daily outfit was fairly routine and certainly for men it was very uniform like. The cultural revolution and societal evolution that was taking place in our country was not only moving our way of thinking forward, it was also releasing those unspoken morays that said 'a proper lady always wears a hat and gloves', etc. I wanted the readers to be shown beyond the frivolity of 70s fashion. I wanted to take them straight into suburbia, down to the bottom level of the fashion food chain where the beautiful people didn't go. I wanted to look at the everyday world of clothes and why it looked the way it did.

DC: Did you wear any of these fashions growing up?
MM: Oh mercy yes! Probably too many of them. But I never hated them as I have some of the other decades. I loved all the 70s fashions from my platform shoes, to my ponchos, my hot pants, my bell bottom flares, the granny dresses, everything! Except, I'm pleased to say, I never owned a Dashiki. That was my mother's department.

DC: What was the best thing to come out of the 70s? Worst?
MM: I think the best thing to come out of the 70s was probably over in the men's department. We laugh at leisure suits and over-the-top print shirts now -- and there is definitely something there to laugh at -- but it isn't so much what they looked like, rather it's what they did. Those funny polyester suits in their tropical colors and the Qiana shirts that were worn open to almost the naval, really changed men's wear like never before. The 70s made it o.k. for a man to not wear a tie to the office, something unheard of 10 years earlier. They gave men a choice in clothing and allowed them express themselves through color and style like they had not be able to before.

And the worst thing... how about platform shoes and bodysuits. Both were meant to make you feel glamorous and hip but in reality both were a major pain in the ass! There is no way to walk in platform shoes and still look cool. I don't care if your the top runway model in the world. It just can't be done. And the bodysuit, was made to give you a smooth line under your tight fitting polyester disco pants and jumpsuits, but mercy, don't you dare have a sip of any beverage if you are going to go out parading in one. Now, combine a pair of 3-4" platform shoes, a nylon bodysuit and a couple of drinks at the Lucky Lady disco and you've got a disaster waiting to happen!

DC: Polyester-good or bad?
MM: Oh poor polyester. It takes such a beating. We all love to make fun of it, and as I said in the book, when was the last time you picked up Vogue to read the fashion editor gush, "She looked resplendent in her polyester gown!" At the time of it's heyday it was good, of course it was! Hey, it even went up on the Apollo space ship in the nose cone and in the uniforms. It served a good purpose there and it helped Neil Armstrong utter his famous words, "One small step for man..." But fortunately we learned by the end of the 70s that polyester was best used in moderation. Use it as a blend and it has some wonderful lasting properties. That's why it's still being used today.

DC: Tell us about your site.
MM: Vintage Grace is my vintage and retro clothing website. I carry garments from the 1940s to the 1980s, but my favorite eras are the 1960s and 70s. I will eventually have a fully stocked men's department but right now it's the aged old problem of not having enough hours in the day. I've got a vintage events calendar that's available to anyone. It covers vintage clothing events, shows, sales, swing dances, rockabilly weekends, museum exhibits, just about anything I can find that is vintage and retro clothing related. I also have a small selection of vintage clothing e-cards and you can find a link to me on MySpace as well. That's a great place to get to know me better and read some more of my craziness in my blog, Blog-a-licious.

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February 10, 2007

Just Added New Vintage Goodies

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Just Added New Vintage Goodies

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February 1, 2007

Vintage Snakeskin Handbags

Oh how I love the crocs and the snakes. But I could kick myself for completely forgetting to bid on these two beauties:

The plum clutch is a much more affordable one than the Fendi and just as beautiful. The oyster one is so unique and the absence of color makes it just as beautiful as gem toned bags.

available at VintageSkins.com

But I really am I love with all the punchy colored bags. A great way to make an otherwise boring outfit pop with sophistication. So unexpected and slightly edgy without being trashy.

Vintage Skins offers the most beautiful examples of exotic skin handbags and accessories on the web. The site is such a valuable resource and virtual eye candy for the vintage bagista.

I finally settled on this vintage bone snakeskin tote. And according to Vintage Skins, I got a killer deal.

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Vintage Snakeskin Handbags

Oh how I love the crocs and the snakes. But I could kick myself for completely forgetting to bid on these two beauties:

The plum clutch is a much more affordable one than the Fendi and just as beautiful. The oyster one is so unique and the absence of color makes it just as beautiful as gem toned bags.

available at VintageSkins.com

But I really am I love with all the punchy colored bags. A great way to make an otherwise boring outfit pop with sophistication. So unexpected and slightly edgy without being trashy.

Vintage Skins offers the most beautiful examples of exotic skin handbags and accessories on the web. The site is such a valuable resource and virtual eye candy for the vintage bagista.

I finally settled on this vintage bone snakeskin tote. And according to Vintage Skins, I got a killer deal.

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Sartorialist Videos - Street Style, Vintage & Chanel

The Sartorialist always has the best pics of stylish people on the streets of NY and Europe. He has such a keen eye for style and presence in people going about their daily business.

I especially love this video where a magazine photographer mixes overalls, Chanel shoes (flats maybe?) and a vintage jacket. She is by far the most stylish example in this series. Just goes to show it doesn't take a lot of money to have great style.

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Sartorialist Videos - Street Style, Vintage & Chanel

The Sartorialist always has the best pics of stylish people on the streets of NY and Europe. He has such a keen eye for style and presence in people going about their daily business.

I especially love this video where a magazine photographer mixes overalls, Chanel shoes (flats maybe?) and a vintage jacket. She is by far the most stylish example in this series. Just goes to show it doesn't take a lot of money to have great style.

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