February 10, 2009
Honors - Debutante Clothing Named Top 100 Blog by Women

The past few weeks have been amazing. It's time like these that make me feel proud to keep plugging away on my little old blog. I'm feeling like I'm on top of the world right now.
Two weeks ago, Debutante Clothing was chosen as the Spotlight Blogger on Independent Fashion Blogger! I feel so honored to be mentioned by such a fantastic group of bloggers. Thank you to everyone who suggested my blog.
Blogger SpotlightDebutante ClothingThis week's Blogger Spotlight goes to Sandra of Debutante Clothing! Debutante Clothing is a fantastic resource for vintage lovers, by giving history of labels and trends, how to buy vintage clothing (that fits) online. As well as conducting interviews with other vintage sellers. She's also really active in the vintage community and a person to connect with as she's always been so lovely.
Nominated by: Fete a Fete, Mademoiselle Robot, and Dramatis Personae
In other news, Debutante Clothing was also chosen as one of the 100 Must Read Blogs...By Women! Check #52.
I feel so honored to be included on a list with some really wonderful bloggers. I don't know all of them, but you better believe I'll be busy checking them out.
Since people are actually reading my vintage clothing babble, I guess I'll keep plugging away.
photo: by Shachenta






















In the world of vintage fashion, the degree of vintage runs the gamut from mixing old with new, to looking like you stepped out of a cheesecake magazine. Dita Von Teese, the adored burlesque performer/MAC covergirl/endorser of various lifestyle sundries can get away with the full on vintage retro look. It's her persona. Incidentally, she is the queen of mixing vintage and retro clothing. You would never know her suits or dresses weren't original 50s garments.
One of my favorite fashion sites, Papierdoll, has an excellent piece on the revolutionary designer of American sportswear, 









