Just a little "Teaser"

It is now less than a week till the 1st Vintage Fashion Show in Virginia.  There are lots of preparations still under way for the big show, but I thought you might like to have a little "Hint" of some of the coming attractions.


While I don't have a complete breakdown from the show, I do have a partial description of several items.  So here goes:

There are a total of 34 outfits in the show, ranging from the 1940's forward.  There are at least two RED hats in the show for all you Red Hat Society Ladies.  There is a WWII sailor top and hat that looks great with jeans.  Several of the dresses in the show are designer dresses.   I know of a Millers of Knoxville TN, a Nanette Lepore, and a Karen Miller from NY to name a few.  There will be a "gown" section, a "black and white" section, and a "glamorous" section.

I see several umbrellas, a pair of opera glasses, pearls, crystals, Lucite, rings, and even an Eisenberg Ice pin.  All that plus gloves, purses, hats, necklaces, earring, bracelets, well you get the idea. 

Be sure to come for the early shopping that starts at 11:00 and then the show will begin at 12:00.  Look forward to seeing you there.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

If you have read previous post on this blog you already know that I'm not much of a writer.  So, I"m going to let the pictures do all the talking.  Enjoy!

Be sure to mark your Calendar for June 25th to attend the Fashion Show in Grundy, Virginia!

Call 276-935-4519 or 276-935-5556 for more information.

Lots and Lots of BLING!!!!

Everyone knows that accessories make an outfit; belts, purses, shoes, and just the right jewelry.  You can take a plain top or dress and make it spectacular with the right accessory choices.  Take these necklaces for example:


Both necklaces make a statement - Spring...




They are both signed Hong Kong and are very delicate and extremely feminine.


What if you like the Art Deco period?  They have some of the most gorgeous necklaces there are, a little harder to find and a little more costly but worth the extra effort.

 

I definitely am not a professional photographer and these pictures do not do these necklaces justice.  The blues are cobalt and the pink crystals send off sparkles in every direction.  Not your everyday run of the mill jewelry but truly something that is unique.

You will stand out in a crowd with either of these demi parures.  Beautiful tones of brown, cream, and yellows that shine and sparkle at every turn.  The set on the left is signed West Germany and the one on the right is signed Vogue.  There are many designers of vintage jewelry; Vendome, Weiss, Eisenburg, Julianna, Alice Caviness, I could go on and on.




So if you want to wear quality made and beautiful accessories be sure and attend the Vintage Fashion Show this June in Virginia. 

A Night out on the Town

 Let's face it ladies, we all love to go out on the town occasionally.  It is nice to have a reason to get dressed up in all our finery.  It never fails however that when I finally have somewhere to go I never feel like I have something nice enough to be seen out in.  I have PLENTY of jewelry and I do mean PLENTY, but I lack the clothing that goes along with it. 

 This is pure elegance!  There is no way that you could attend a party and not be the most stunning woman in the room in clothing like this.  There is just something about a woman wearing a mink stole.

Glamorous!!!!!

Hats, gloves, purses and lots and lots of jewelry make an outfit.

Be sure to get your ticket for the Vintage Fashion Show in Virginia on June 25th.

Coats, Coats and more Coats

Okay, I know it is late Spring and the weather is getting nice and warm.  The last thing you are thinking about is probably a nice Winter coat.  In fact, the thought of cold weather sends chills down my back.  However, you know the best time to get a deal on something is when it is out of season.



Take this Leopard print coat.  It is gorgeous on both of these ladies.  I can't believe Bertha didn't buy this, but it was early Spring and she didn't think she needed a Winter coat. 

WRONG!!!


I on the other hand bought one like this, except it had a belt with a bakelite buckle, and wore it to a Chamber of Commerce function this past December.  Remember cold weather will come again but a one of a kind vintage coat is not easily acquired.


As you can see below, vintage coats can be subtle or quite dramatic, either way they are well made.  Stephanie's tan coat is Cashmere and Jenny's coat has a Mink collar and matching hat.  Both of these coats could be worn to any event you might have coming in the future or maybe just going to Church.

Or....maybe you just want to have a little fun!

What do they have at a Vintage Fashion Show?

If you have never attended a Vintage Fashion Show then first of all, you have really missed out.  Secondly, you might wonder exactly what kind of things are there?  Since vintage items are not plentiful you may never have the same exact item twice.  There are lots of hats and gloves, gorgeous purses, dresses, and usually mink stoles.  The most abundant item is of course the jewelry.

 Lots and

       Lots of

           Jewelry!

Has romance died?

Did you know that romance books are some of the top selling books?  Would we rather read about romance than actually live it?  I have to admit that I am guilty of sleeping in a tee shirt and shorts.  My sister, Zolligirl has even been known to sleep in a warm hat.  Don't you find that kind of sexy?  I can hear the men in our lives screaming, NO, NO, NO!!!   Maybe that is just mine I hear.

Okay, I admit that these are beautiful.  I would even admit that these are sophisticated and romantic.

But would you go so far as to say sexy?

YES, YES, YES!!!

Is that our men screaming again, or is "When Harry met Sally" on?