I don’t think anyone could be sad wearing this vintage midriff baring shorts set.
Vintage Romper Shorts Set
Soft yet sunny buttercup yellow rayon with sheer white chiffon frills and real shell buttons by “Tom Girl” Eastern Isles; from the 1940′s, but is brand new old stock — never worn!
1940's Yellow Top With White Chiffon Ruffles & Shell Buttons
You know I prefer vintage clothing, lingerie, shoes, jewelry, and accessories; but sometimes, when rarity and/or availability prevents me from having my way, I have to count on getting some classic pieces by modern makers. (And, I’ll be honest, sometimes issues of fit and fabric care make contemporary pieces not only a more convenient purchase but a more practical one to live with — and that’s before we even get to the rest of the members of the family!)
For ease in finding my favorite brands — and in the sizes my family needs — I count on Sale Mail from Shop It To Me for alerts to sales and deals online. This probably doesn’t surprise you as I mention many of the fabulous Sale Mail finds here quite often — but I have (even more) good news!
Now there’s Shop It To Me for those in the United Kingdom — which helps not only those in the UK but all members find the deals on the hot Brit styles and British designers!
If you already have a Shop It To Me membership, you can login and select the UK brands and designers you want to receive sale alerts for — and you can upgrade to the new UK service simply by emailing support@shopittome.co.uk.
If you’re not already a member, you can sign up for your free Shop It To Me Sale Mail alerts here. (Click the US or UK flag at the top right side to specify your location.)
Shop It To Me Goes British!
Some fabulous vintage footwear for you.
Turquoise is the color for Spring, so why not look ultra up-to-date with these vintage turquoise mules from the 1950s? The silver details (studs and trim) and grey rhinestones make these classic vintage heels!
Vintage 1950's Turquoise Heels
If you’re more delighted by Spring’s traditional pastels, look at these lovely clear Lucite mules with painted pastel flowers!
Vintage Painted Floral Mules
Pastel Flowers Painted On Clear Lucite Springolator Heels
I’m often surprised by the magnificent colors in women’s shoes from the 1940s — all that black and white film viewing distorts a reality of colorful shoes!
Like the vibrant green snakeskin of these peep-toe platform heels from the 1940s.
Women's 1940's Green Snakeskin Peep-Toe Shoes
These shoes from the 1930s or 40s era are painted silk — an Art Deco geometric design of olive triangles, green, red and white circles on black silk. But that’s not all!
Geometric Designs Painted On Silk Peeptoe Shoes
There’s even geometric stitched designs on the gold leather (which matches the ankle straps) at the top center of the vamp, right before the at the peeptoes.
Fabulous Art Deco Vintage Women's Shoes
Also, don’t forget to check out The History of Ferragamo Shoes. The post covers not just the history, but why vintage fashion lovers covet shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo.
The lovely Esther Williams wearing a sheer, dreamy peignoir as a swimsuit cover-up at the pool — the outdoor pool. This sure beats terrycloth! So why not bring this beautiful vintage idea back?
Esther Williams, Poolside In A Peignoir
I must watch too many film noirs and assorted crime dramas, because I swore there was a gun in her hand!
Dorothy Sebastian
I bet many folks don’t even see Dorothy Sebastian‘s hand; they get lost in admiring her — and her lingerie. So, gun or no gun, we get a bang out of Sebastian. *wink*
Photo via an auction for Dorothy Sebastian negative by Ruth Harriet Louise.
This week’s High-Five Friday links are all about vintage films:
1. Film Sufi writes about Arthur Robison’s Warning Shadows (Schatten – eine Nächtliche Halluzination, 1923).
2. At Allure, actress Anna Sten.
3. Slip gushes about Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs (1966).
4. A general shout-out to the Pre Code Film Community at LJ, where I spend hours several times a month.
5. And, because I really don’t cover horror films and fans of same might feel neglected, check out The Gorgon (1964) at Ferdy On Films.
I just adore these photos by Eugenio Recuenco; they capture the essence of silent film as well as inspire more modern wearable fashion interpretations!
Eugenio Recuenco Photo
Silent Film Glamour
Silent Film Fashion Homage By Eugenio Recuenco
Silver Screen Beauty
Classic Silent Film Drama Scene
Vintage-Style Photo By Eugenio Recuenco
Fin - The End
Photographer found via.
Via Richard Jeffrey Newman I found this great video that mocks just about every convention that has been used in dramatic modern movies:
Specific outline of your major character flaws!
Over reaction!
Having not seen many of the most recent film releases, I can at least attest to the fact this sounds like most of the film trailers I’ve seen recently. *wink*
I wonder why my friends at LAMB have to say to this?
To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and this thrifty fashion lovin’ girl’s concern for her budget along with the planet, I present this, my “ultimate green post.”
As reported at Things Your Grandmother Knew, eBay’s latest ad campaign includes promoting the eBay Green Team by pointing out how environmentally kind and ethical wearing previously owned clothing is: The greenest product is the one that already exists. And that certainly includes vintage fashions and accessories!
In the ad in the April issue of Marie Claire, eBay shares the following facts:
Choosing new-to-you leather shoes saves more energy than an average household uses in a day.
Buying a pre-loved silk dress saves 95% of the CO2 needed to make a new one.
Choosing a previously owned leather clutch saves as much energy as not watching TV for 3 days straight.
"The Greenest Product" eBay Ad
The facts may be new, but the principal probably isn’t news to vintage fashion lovers. The question is, do you think this will change buying habits?
This mod mini in grey wool is everything to love about the 60′s and yet completely wearable today. The only bad thing about it (aside from the normal problems of finding vintage in your size) is that it’s likely to be a workplace distraction — heck, this dress is so fab, it will garner attention wherever you wear it!
Retro Grey Wool Mini-Dress
