I just wanted to wish our readers all the best for the holiday season and a wonderful New Year! And I will have lot’s more vintage goodness for you in 2013!!
Michelle
Here’s a few quick pics of me in Avalon (yes, like the song) on Catalina Island, for the Catalina Jazz Dance Festival in November 2010. The first is on the ferry over with the Casino Ballroom in the background, and the second with Miss Catalina 2010, on the slab. Round sunglasses are Top Shop, the aviator jacket is Zara, the dress is vintage 1950s from Eons in Pittsburgh, the yellow scarf from Thriftique in Pittsburgh, the cream scarf from a vintage market in Paris. I’m going back to the 2011 festival for sure! Beautiful weather, great bands, and the most beautiful ballroom I’ve ever been in in my life. And this time I’m bringing a vintage bathing suit and I’m going to strut my stuff for the Miss Catalina contest. Come on ladies, who else is in?
Ashley Greene is rocking the spring’s hot lingerie trend in a gorgeous Antonio Berardi dress. I haven’t seen photos of Ashley looking quite this sexy before. What a starlet she has become. Va-va-voom! .
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Categories: Celebrities, Events & FestivalsLast week the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrated the opening of the “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity” exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum. Here are some stunning looks from the fashion event of the season!
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Categories: Celebrities, Clothing, Events & FestivalsLea Michele attends Time’s 100 most influential people in the world gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City in Oscar de la Renta.
I just adore her and I think she looks fabulous!! I heart Glee!
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Categories: Celebrities, Events & FestivalsDoesn’t Iman look stunning?
NEW YORK – MAY 03: Iman attends the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity” exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010 in New York City.
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Here is a close up of her fabulous finger waves!
My favorites from the Hermes Fall 2010 ready-to-wear show. Plenty of lady fops and dandies, with leather replacing tweeds in a mildly fetish twist. Like British super-heroines in some post-apocalyptic London… very Avengers. These women clearly need to be driving . Animal print umbrellas, pocket watches, leather gloves, bowler hats and netting veils, what’s not to like?
So what’s rockin’ the wardrobes of Lindy Hoppers right now? Here’s a glimpse at the styles seen at the Rock That Swing Festival in Munich, Germany a few weeks ago. Classes by day, dancing and shows by night. Rocking my socks off with their ensembles, as usual: Laura Keat & Jeremy Otth, Vincenzo Fesi & Isabella Gregorio, Nicole Rochelle, Moe Sakan, Pontus Persson, Max Pitruzella, Remy Kouame, William Mauvais, Jessica Lennartson and mi amor Juan Villafane. Photos by .
Diane Kruger looking stunning in her Jason Wu gown at the SAG Awards which were held at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, January 23.
Diane was nominated for for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture with the rest of the Inglourious Basterds cast!
I think the dress is fantastic! gave her so-so review, but I love it!
Categories: Celebrities, Clothing, Events & FestivalsGrey dress, red Remix shoes, red flower in the hair, love it Miss Ali Connell! Photos snapped of Ali dancing at Lindy Focus January 2010, in Asheville, North Carolina, by photographer Colin Butler. Look at that dress swirl too, swoon!
Harworth 1940s Weekend is an annual event in Haworth, West Yorkshire in England (that’s Bronte country). It’s held each year in springtime. Dates for the 2010 event have not been announced yet, but here are some photos from previous years, to show just how committed the town is to recreating the 1940s for this weekend. Visit to find out more.
This service sounds fantastic! Read below to see what they offer. If you’d like to know more, click .
Welcome to the Vintage Patisserie, a place where we turn your party dreams into reality. Whether it’s tea for a few or a few hundred you need, our 1920s maids are on hand, with a fabulous array of treats served on vintage china. No time for boredom, our gorgeous activities will leave your guests squealing with joy. You can even take a bit of the glamour home with you with our online boutique.
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4) A soundtrack of authentic 1920s tunes to ease digestion, and maybe even inspire a touch of dancing.ADD ON WORKSHOPS
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Angel Adoree of the , has also put together a DIY picnic basket for under £10 that can serve four.
“The basket is all about stepping back in time with a contemporary twist,” explains Adoree. “My generation have forgotten the art of the simple life. Baking something from scratch is easy, healthy and so rewarding, not to mention cheap. This is why I’ve added a few classic items to the picnic that are easy to make and visually look exciting.”
The basket features homemade sweet and savoury scones, savoury cupcakes, clotted cream and strawberry preserve, red pesto and cold green jasmine tea with berries: simply make one cup of jasmine tea with a large tablespoon of leaves, add sugar to taste and then add to a large bottle of filtered water then place in the fridge or freezer until required. Pour and add the berries for extra sweetness. “Picnics can be cheap – it’s just a matter of planning,” says Adoree.
Categories: Events & FestivalsSome pics of the über cool LA swing crew, which I Facebook-swiped from Chandrae Roettig. I spy some buddies of ours, like Minn Vo, Nick Williams and Katie Anderson. Looking awesome, you guys!
From November 21-25, is currently having a sale on just about everything. If at any point in your life you feel like you should take up sewing, crafting, or scrap booking, head on down to Joann’s and enjoy the savings!!
Yesterday my mum and I headed to the store to pick up some knick-knacks and doo-dads and we saw that patterns were on sale. On sale people!!! “Now why is this a big deal?” you ask. Well, if you haven’t bought patterns before, you might not know that those mighty pieces of paper can cost US$30 a pop or more. I was able to snag some great costume patterns for U$1.99-3.99. Needless to say I went hog-wild and bought 10 patterns because someday I might “need” to make a Victorian gown, or gloves, or vintage hats. Super cool bonus fact: there are Vintage Vogue patterns there as well!!
So go, find patterns, beautiful buttons, tremendous trims, and fantastic fabric, and have a wonderful end of November!! Click
Categories: Events & FestivalsHere are some of the cute outfits you might have seen over the weekend at the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2009, in New Orleans.
Some are vintage like, some are not…But i liked them so i figured i should take pictures and share it with you guys.
I do need to work on my photograph skills 
Vintage Fashion Expo
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
October 17th and 18th, 2009
Expo Hours Saturday 10:30-6 Sunday 11-5
Tickets are $10, or follow this link
to go to their page and save $5.
Click on the banner to visit their website for more details.
They have an average of 90 vendors at the expo selling clothes, shoes, jewelry, patterns, purses…you name it! Here is a short list from the website:
Vintage Blue Moon
Luxe
Rare Finds
Sentiments By Katherine
Atelier Suzanne
Decades of Fashion
Papillon Antiques
Snappy Gabs
Mr. Toads
Lapin Vintage
Scout LA
Foxy Couture
Flaun’s Vintage Clothing
Barbara & Kent Grigg
Gail Gum Antiques
Hot Couture
A La Mode Vintage
Jean Langford
The Mad Hatters Tea Party
Re-Vamp Vintage
Vintage@1860-1960.com
Little Treasures
Vintage Apparel by Ardis
King Vintage
Connie Parente Accessories
Donnaland
Feather Vintage
Chris Enebo Antiques
Now ‘N’ Then
Marche aux Puces
BuyVintageClothing.com
Discover Yesterday
Bobbie Boutique
Two Sisters
Ellen’s Elegants
Vu
Vintage Vanities
Allyn Scura Eyewear
Meow
Cherry, Inc.
Edith’s Daughter
The Nostalgic Lady
The Bakelite Lady
Trappings of Time
Mercer International
Unforgettable
Time Slot Antiques
The Cat’s Meow
Woodland Farms Vintage
Frock You Vintage
The Paper Bag Princess
Timeless Vixen
The Other Shop
Raw Vintage
Retro Diva
Faultline Collectables
Honeymoon Antiques
TaTa Lane
Pamela Heiman Vintage
Eclectibles
Daddyo’s
Avenue Antiques
Charles Nero Art & Antiques
Paris Vintage
Bertz Antiques
Mermaid’s Haven
Licia Kuhn Antiques
G.S. Antiques LLC
Cathy Githens Antiques
Anna Newman Vintage
Dress
The Butlers Cottage
Red Headed Rachel
The Tie Merchant
Mary’s Exchange
Aubergine
Unbuttons
Soiree Vintage
Erzsebet Bathory
Bloomers
Ms. Matcher’s Matchless Jewelry
Kathy Judkins
Eva Linowski
Dena McCarthy
Octavia’s Scrapbook
Gail Pierson
LA Vintage Boudoir
Offerings
Cheetah Girl
Clever Vintage Clothing
Somewhere In Time
Juliana Goitein
Linda Goldberg
Kerry Holden
Mary Scates Antiques
I won’t be in town otherwise I would definitely be there. I went a few years ago and had such an amazing time…
Categories: Events & Festivals
If you’re in New York this weekend, here’s an opportunity to air out your favourite vintage threads:
Fall Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island
Sunday, September 27, 2009
(Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 4th)
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From the :
“Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invites you to join us on this hidden gem just off the southeastern tip of Manhattan, nestled in the heart of majestic New York Harbor. Under a shady grove of centuries-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, a sprawling green surrounded by historic officers’ quarters and 18th century naval ramparts becomes the setting for a true Gatsby affair. A recession-friendly $5 admission gives you access to one of the Fall’s most magnificent celebrations. Widely anticipated by flappers, sporting gents and tiny tots alike, this event has been featured and reviewed consistently by The New York Times and the Sartorialist.
A wide array of music, food & drink, activities, games and contests are open for all ages to enjoy:
- A delightful variety of refreshing cocktails will be served by St. Germain.
- Picnickers are welcomed and encouraged.
- Tasty sandwiches and BBQ provided by Cercle Rouge.
- Authentic ’78 records from the 1920s played on a phonograph provided by Michael Cumella of WFMU’s Antique Phonograph Music Program.
- Charleston lessons given by Roddy Caravella of Sandra Cameron Dance Studio.
- 1920s Motorcar Exhibition – take a spin around the island in a genuine rumbleseat!
- Vintage clothing dealers and boutique milliners will all be peddling wares
- Special literature/ephemera booths and readings by the Dorothy Parker Society & F. Scott Fitzgerald Society.
- Bathing Beauties & Beaus Promenade
- Live dance performances
- Vintage portraits by R.A. Friedman.
- Tug O’ War
- Parade Of Hats
- Bake Sale and Pie Recipe Contest”
Sounds great, wish I could go, but I’m in Buenos Aires right now! If any of you make it, send us photos!
Categories: Events & Festivals
Thanks to Toni Duguid for uploading about a million photos from this year’s International Lindy Hop Championships to Flickr. , they’re beautiful photos! Here’s some of SwingFashionista’s favourite looks…
I’ve finally got around to posting up some photos of well-dressed folks at Frankie Manning’s 95th Birthday celebrations in New York in May this year. Sorry for the delay, and remember, if you have any photos from this or any swing event, of swing girls OR guys looking fine, then email them through!
