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Prom is Coming, What will you Wear?

Noble Savage Vintage — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:01:32 +0000

We have already started receiving orders on Prom dresses, meaning it’s that time of the year again. Avoid the embarrassment of showing up to prom and seeing another girl wearing your dress. Instead, express your individuality, be green, and save a little money by wearing vintage. Whether you are looking for Katy Perry’s Viva Las Vegas, or a more romantic look, vintage is the way to go. Don’t forget to finish off your look with a fabulous sparkling evening purse from Noble Savage Vintage on Etsy or Ruby Lane.

1950's Black Taffeta Party Dress with Gold Lurex Stripes

ca. 1940's Whiting and Davis Matte Gold Mesh Purse

1960s Vintage Pink Southern Belle Débutante DressLate

ca.1950's GMB white Satin Sequined and Beaded Purse

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Pretty in Pink

scorpiovintage — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:10:39 +0000

Remember the 80′s movie starring Molly Ringwald, along with several other teenagers that went on the great careers in Hollywood. It’s the story of teenage high school prom romance that featured a great pink dress that became Iconic.

Pink is symbolic of pure love, for example & is normally the color associated with girls and femininity. Pink is considered a color of good health and life – we speak of people being “in the pink” or the “freshness” of a newborn babe.

In 1947, fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli introduced the color “hot pink” to western fashion. She dubbed the shade “Shocking Pink,” though today the color is more well-known as “magenta.” Here are some “pinks” from SCORPIO VINTAGE

Pastels and Prints

catwalkcreative — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:25:27 +0000

A selection of soft vintage pastels and floral prints to bring a spot of spring-time cheer to your wardrobe.

Home-made, pastel green ruffle neck dress c.1960/70s - £15.00

Floral Shirred Top c.1970s - £20.00

Laura Ashley English Country Rose Dress c.1980s - £46.00

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VintagePretties Anniversary Thank You Sale

thebestinvintage — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:23:58 +0000

After seven years on ebay, In 2005 I made a difficult but serious business decision to leave. It was very hard, mainly due to my special regular customers.

Always loving RubyLane for shopping, their vintage clothing lane was relatively new, and looked promising. So I took the leap, and never regretted it.

Now all these years later, I realized my RubyLane customers are absolutely wonderful and I love the site. Still no regrets.

In celebration of our anniversary, from now till the end of the month of February, we are offering our customers 10% off any purchase.

Just enter “anniversary” on your purchase order, and I’ll be happy to discount your order before you check out. (shipping excluded)

We added many new items and there are more new vintage lingerie and collectable items to choose from coming soon!

To all my wonderful past customers there, I appreciate you all, and sincerely thank you for your support, enabling me to continue to stay on RubyLane.

Thanks and hugs to all ~ yvonne

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Were having a Party

pinehaven2 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:41:35 +0000

Everybody’s Invited

Something in Blue

Carmen Marc Valvo gold bead

Pistachio delight

Luscious Purple

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Swinging the Night Away in a Vintage Dress!

bombshellfrocksvintage — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:27:59 +0000

Bombshell Frocks Vintage is getting ready to start bringing in Spring & Summer Vintage Fashion!

But right now we have some gorgeous vintage currently listed at auction on eBay

Cocktail Party Wiggle and Day Dresses, Coat’s, Shoes & More!

All with low starting bids and no reserves, go check us out!

And don’t forget The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is coming up soon!

Visit our store at www.bombshellfrocks.com

Click on each picture to go directly to the listing!

Amazing 1930′s 40′s Swing Coat!

1940′s Angora Trimmed Knit Skirt Suit

1940′s 50′s Atomic Print Dress & Jacket Suit

1950′s Lil’ Black Chiffon & Crepe Cocktail Party Dress

DEADSTOCK 1950′s Lucy Polka Dot Dressing Gown XL

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Amethyst for February – Purple Vintage Fashion and Accessories for Everyone

thebestinvintage — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:18:26 +0000

Lucky you if your birthday is this month! February’s birthstone is amethyst ~ a fabulous purple color! If its not your birthstone, you can still enjoy these vintage purple items, from dresses to purses, shoes to necklaces and even a nightgown from our members.

Amethyst Chip Necklace @CatwalkCreative

6.5 M purple STEVE MADDEN slingback heels pumps shoes @ Scorpio Vintage

80s party dress purple sequins coffin drape medium @Pinehaven2

ca. 1930's Dark Purple Silver Foil Glass Bead Necklace @ NobleSavage Vintage

Vintage ESCADA, PURPLE SUEDE Leather SHOES @ Foggy16

Vtg 60s Handbag M Moskowitz Wine Velvet Purse @LilBlackDress (Affaire d'Amour)

Vintage 80s Purple wool Knit Military Dress Skirt Suit S M @Bombshell Frocks

Vintage Nightgown Peignoir Set 70s Gilead Purple Red S M @Vintage Pretties

Purple Handbag Vintage 60s Small Nylon Woven Pocketbook @BettesBargains

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him – Vintage and Unique

thebestinvintage — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:04:18 +0000

Can’t find just the right gift for the man in your life for Valentine’s Day? Think out of the box this year with vintage ~ unique and fun. From robes to cufflinks, hats to shirts we have a great variety to choose from and even more wonderful vintage items your man will treasure in our individual members shops!

ca. 1950s Mens Brent Virgin Wool Robe @Noble Savage Vintage

VTG ~Harris Tweed~ MOD 100% Wool Brown MOD blazer sport coat 42 R

Cut Metal Triangular Cufflinks c.1970s @Catwalk Creative

Ralph Lauren Chaps Velour Paisley men's Shirt L @ VintageOutlet

60s Men's 60s Hat Olive Green @BettesBargains

vintage cuff links with turquoise and white design @Henrietta's Buttons

80s First leather "Fonz" motorcycle jacket mens medium @Pinehaven2

Paisley Robe in antique pink with green and blue @WickedLady Collectables

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Silky Sheer Black Lingerie for Valentine’s Day

thebestinvintage — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:55:38 +0000

It doesn’t have to be candy or roses for Valentine’s Day. Lingerie always makes the perfect gift, and sheer vintage lingerie in black is always a favorite. Here are just a few items in silky luxurious vintage nylon she’ll adore you for giving her, available from
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Mention it’s for Valentine’s Day on your purchase order and get a free gift bag.

Vintage Barbizon Babydoll nightgown Silky Black Nylon XL

Bewitching Black Double Chiffon Vintage Hanky Hem Nightgown S M

Vintage black nightgown wide lace inset XS

Vintage Nightgown Velrose Full Sweep Sexy Lace Inset Bias hem Med Lg

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A Tribute to Ivy, My Mother in Law and a Fancy Dress Shop Owner

purplestevie — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:58:24 +0000

1935 – 2012

Sadly my mother-in-law Ivy died on the 18th of January after a short stay in hospital.

Ivy was a wonderful person a very generous and kind person who would go out of her way to help her family and friends.

In the 1970′s/80′s she owned a fancy dress business and was also a very talented seamstress who made many of the outfits for her business. Below is a victorian ladies hat that she made

My daughter Sarah is her only grandchild and of course was spoilt rotten! Ivy taught my daughter to swim, horse ride and ice skate non of which i can do myself.

When my daughter needed an outfit for a fancy dress party Ivy always came to the rescue, below is my daughter wearing one of Ivy’s creations. My daughter won a £5 book token at a school fancy dress party with the outfit below.

Ivy made many of her own clothes such as the lined velvet waistcoat below i just love the way she has covered the buttons incorporating the swirl design.

Ivy’s dress sense was very bohemian and by her own admission she was quite eccentric and the Helena Bonham-Carter of her day.

Ivy’s other passion was animals and over the years she rescued many cats and dogs more often than not on the verge of being put to sleep. She leaves behind a menagerie of dogs, cats, rabbits, hens and an Amazon Green Parrot.

Ivy will be greatly missed by all that knew her.