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1950s
Love on the Left Bank
I remember pulling Ed van der Elsken’s beautiful photo-novel, Love on the Left Bank, down from my grandparent’s bookshelf when I was fourteen, and finding myself totally captivated by this vision of bohemian Paris, of a sodden and sultry life à la rive gauche. I didn’t know who Vali Myers was at the time, but [...]
July 1st, 2011
Blue & White striped 1950s bathing suit as shirt 1950s high waisted skirt Creme heels from Buffalo Exchange Salt and Pepper chicken I am a Girl Scout: always prepared for a dip in the springs or a neighborhood pool. It helps to have a swimsuit that doubles as a proper blouse. Here is a photo [...]
Eastertime in Flapperland!
It’s no secret that Easter is kind of a big deal for your hostesses, so imagine our delight when we deduced that the next Vintage Vivant fell smack dab on Easter Sunday! Could it be anymore perfect? To our way of thinking, there’s no better holiday (save maybe New Year’s Eve?) to show off your [...]
December 10th, 2010
Gold Bow, in hair Necklace, Uncommon Objects, Austin, Texas (birthday present from Angeliska!) Gold & Navy brocade 1950s dress – Buffalo Exchange Black Fishnets Navy Socks Gold shoes, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Oh, rejoice! It’s a rare outfit sighting! Today’s ensemble was inspired by Snow White sitting on a brocade couch.
July 16th, 2010
Headband with vintage millinery flower, electric blue lace and maroon accents by Louise Black 1950s style electric blue lace dress – Buffalo Exchange Black stretchy belt – American Apparel Alice in Wonderland brooch – gift from my sister when she was in England Locket – my 6th birthday present from my grandfather Burch Maroon flats – [...]
April 24th, 2010
Red ribbon in my hair Ruby Woo on my lips 1950s creme dress with lace inset – Buffalo Exchange, ATX Vintage red slip underneath – Buffalo Exchange, ATX Red stretchy belt – American Apparel (by way of a free box at my house) Black knee socks Red reproduction 1930s dance shoes – Dance Store Today [...]
April 17, 2010
1940s blouse with vegetable print – Amelia’s Retro Vogue, ATX 1950s sheer dress (worn as skirt) – Buffalo Exchange, ATX Sheer stockings with cuban heels and stripe Green bead earrings – made by me Remix Vintage Shoes in Avocado My curl is looking specifically geometric this morning. This is the face of staying up dancing [...]
April 16, 2010
Lace/Grey dress – Buffalo Exchange Necklace – from www.etsy.com/shop/swanbones Gold/Creme bow belt, from a 1950s dress that fell apart several years ago White/Black polka dot stockings (I think from H&M) black flats Today is the day after 5 hours of tattoo work on my phonograph lady… I was a little disoriented this morning and didn’t [...]
March 28, 2010
Ric Rac as headband Art Nouveau-ish earrings – Urban Outfitters 1950s? Strawberry House Dress – Ebay Strawberry bank Vintage slip Remix Vintage Shoes “Greta” in Green Today was so pretty outside! I sat on my porch for a few hours and glued photographs into an album. At sunset, I went on a long bikeride over [...]
February 22, 2010
Purple beret – military supply store, Seattle Flapper headband from Louise Black Damask earrings Black sweater – Express, had it since 1998 when I went clothing shopping for my sophomore year in high school 1950s plaid dress White slip Purple stockings Brown/Black t straps This is one of those dresses that I seem to have [...]
February 19th, 2010
Cotton collar with embroidery I did Vintage navy sweater with rhinestones Bow belt – lost from another dress 1950s printed floral skirt Remix vintage shoes It’s raining! I know you can’t really tell from these photos. That’s why I have my hair in such a tight set in these photos. It reminds me of of [...]
January 30th, 2010
1920s Cloche – Ebay Faux Fur Stole – Coquette Faux Furriers 1960s creme coat – St. Vincent de Paul Fingerless knit gloves 1940s suit top Green belt – Decades Vintage, PDX Green and creme lace dress – Buffalo Exchange, ATX Striped Stockings – Sockdreams.com Brown and Black t strap shoes – Target After a few [...]
January 24th, 2010
1930s angular beret – Alexandra’s Vintage, PDX 1950s? Cotton Dress with leaves and rooster print – Buffalo Exchange, Austin, Texas Yellow hair facinatior I’ve worn as a brooch – www.etsy.com/shop/giantdwarf Yellow ribbon as belt – I think this was tied around something I got from etsy! Black patterned stockings Yellow road stripe heels I look [...]
January 23rd, 2010
Red Bandana Necklace from Kelly L Judd of Swan Bones Theatre 1950s sheer red dress – Cheap Thrills, Fay. Arkansas Vintage scarf around waist – Estate sale I think? Brown knee socks Brown/tan shoes from Secyhelles Sorry, no close-up today. I was up late late late working on issue #5 of Doublespeak, which is SO [...]
January 17th, 2010
Millenry flowers – vintage store in Seattle from my trip last week Wooden earrings with Damask print – gift from my sister 1920s black necklace 1950s lace dress with rhinestone buttons – Buffalo Exchange, Austin, Texas Green belt – Decades Vintage Co, PDX Violet Stockings Violet Socks White t strap shoes – Dollhouse What a [...]
December 15, 2009
Red Beret – Nobody’s Baby, Eugene, OR Deco-y Earrings – URBN Vintage White Coat – SVdP, Eugene, OR Red Leather Gloves – Estate Sale Gold Bee Brooch Reproduction Teal dress with lace overlay – Buffalo Exchange Teal Knit Sweater Tights – URBN Red Socks (underneath) Red shiny flats Seuss, The Dog wears a red sweater [...]
December 12, 2009
Black metal lace earrings 1950s (?) Vintage black dress – Nobody’s Baby, Eugene, OR White socks from sockdreams.com Pointy shoes I think this s probably one of the most perfect little black dresses I’ve ever found. It was only $22 to boot!
December 10, 2009
Black Damask earrings – Urbn 1950s Jade/Green dress – Big Bertha’s, Austin, TX Green Cameo Ring – Uncommon Objects, Austin, Texas Black socks/Leggings (I wear these everyday to ride my bike in the cold) Black flats (Also, for bike riding) PS I was also wearing a coat through most of today but I went out [...]
December 5, 2009
1930s Felt Hat – Merrimac, from Alexandra’s in PDX Hello Kitty holding an umbrella earrings – made by me from cell phone charms 1950s? coral coat – Buffalo Exchange (I changed out the buttons) 1940s blouse – http://www.etsy.com/shop/13bees Black sweater from Express – circa 1998 1960s slinky black dress Coral socks – American Apparel Pointy [...]
November 20, 2009
Tiny peach bow – gift from Grace Black beret- found on a fence post in Ann Arbor, MI a few weekends ago Black sweater that I’ve had for ages (literally since 1998) that is from Express Long black beaded necklace 1950s sweet potato colored dress Black socks Black platforms – Melissa, from my trip to [...]
October 30, 2009
Two giant flowers affixed to hair combs Baby’s Breath Turquoise ribbon Pink scalloped sweater – Anthropologie Turquoise/White vintage dress – New Bohemia, ATX Pink socks Black pointy shoes Today was Pride, Prejudice and Zombies day at work, and since I’m a very poor zombie, I decided to go for Dia de los Muertos instead. A [...]
October 18, 2009
Last night I went out dancing and couldn’t be bothered to dress up too fancy today. Yellow ribbon as headband Cherry Red nailpolish 1950s picnic yellow/blue/teal plaid dress – bought from Roxanne several years ago Yellow peeptoe heels – Buffalo Exchange
October 16th, 2009
1950s navy blue tilt hat with velvet ribbon – from a junk store in Tonitown, Arkansas Dove earrings Vintage lace collar – bought from a boy who came into my toy store with a suitcase of goodies 1950s navy dress – I can’t even remember… I’ve had this dress for so long. I think I [...]
October 4, 2009
* White ribbon in hair * 1950s? navy/white vintage dress with sheer front panel – Nobody’s Baby, Eugene, Oregon * Mary Jane High Heels – Target Today’s outfit was rather plain to write about (bow, dress, heels) but I think the color and pattern of this dress is so striking that it doesn’t need to [...]
