eVintage Blog Tag - Shoe In!

I've been tagged by Ang over at the Vintage or Bust blog of the eVintage Society. This week we're all about shoes!

1) SHOW US YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF SHOES IN YOUR INVENTORY.

That's a tough one, because I love shoes, but it has to be this pair of late 1950's stilettos by Perugia. The black leather has polka dot cutouts that are backed with metallic gold, silver, and pink.

2) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STYLE OF VINTAGE SHOE TO SELL?

I love stilettos from the late 50s and early 60s, as well as the 80s.

3) FAVORITE VINTAGE SHOE TO WEAR?

I own a pair of 1980s platforms in navy suede that have sling backs and peep toes. They are dead ringers for 1940s shoes, and boy are they comfortable!

4) FAVORITE PAIR YOU OWN?

That would be my 1940's red leather pumps. They were a surprise find at a local estate, and went directly into my closet from hers.

Now let's move on to Damn Good Vintage. Tag, Julie, you're it!

April Showers Arrive Early

Floral prints are everywhere this spring! But why own a copy, when you can wear true vintage? This 1950's full skirted dress in silk shantung fits the bill nicely. And, while it's not April yet, it's raining right now in Boston on the first day of Spring 2008. A dress like this can brighten any gloomy weather day and tell the world, "Hey, Spring! Come on, already!!"

See this dress and more at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion .

eVintage Blog Tag - Dress a Movie Star

Tag, I'm it! I've been tagged by Carol over at The Vintage Bulletin for this week's eVintage Society Blog tag.

1) WHAT ITEM DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE FOR SALE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN WORN IN A MOVIE?

The answer is obvious, my dear. This late 1950's hat by Michael Terre.

2) WHICH MOVIE STAR DO YOU SEE WEARING THE ITEM & IN WHAT MOVIE?

I see Audrey Hepburn in this hat in her film "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

3) WHAT MOVIE STAR QUALITIES DOES YOUR ITEM HAVE TO MAKE IT PERFECT FOR YOUR STARLET?

It makes a statement! The way that wide brim angles down over the brow - that was a style preferred by Hepburn. The huge organza petals make for a hat you can't ignore!

And now, Lizzie's Vintage Travel Journal, you're it!

Something So Right

Forgive me, dear readers. I volunteered to do a 27 Dresses feature over on the Vintage Fashion Guild Blog and that project has pulled me away from my own writing here. All I can say is, "I'm back!"

Isn't this 1950's dress gorgeous? There are things about vintage dresses that make me smile, but it is rare to find so many of them in one dress. Let's see....
It's silk.
It's got a full circle skirt.
It's got pink roses.
It's got a pink lining to match the roses.

It's got a halter neckline that is sexy as anything!

Some of the pink roses are sprinkled with rhinestones.
And, to top it all off, some of the pink roses are quilted and padded for a 3-D effect.

Need I say more? See this dress and more at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion .