Swing Fashionista http://www.swingfashionista.com A swing fashion blog & look book Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:54:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Hats for sale in my shop! http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/04/hats-for-sale-in-my-shop/ http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/04/hats-for-sale-in-my-shop/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:54:05 +0000 Michelle http://www.swingfashionista.com/?p=7831 Was looking at all the lovely hats for sale in my shop and thought they were worthy of a post of their own. So many different styles and materials and textures. The hot pink 50s topper is so bright and cheery and the 40s velour number with the bow is just amazing!

Vintage 1930s Black Boucle Woolen Beret with Bow   Vintage 1940s Chocolate Velour Ladies Hat with Bow

Vintage 1950s Black Halo / Wedding Ring Hat with Dress Veil   Vintage 1950s Chocolate Brown Faux Fur Style-Beret

   Vintage 1950s Women's Hat With Flowers and Tulle     Vintage 1950s Black Felt Bow Hat

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FloraFloraFlora

ParadeParadeParade

MildredMildredMildred

 

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Vintage 1930s Crepe Black Evening Gown with Sequins L

1920s Vintage Satin Belt with Diamantes

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‘Bounce Me Brother With a Solid Four’ will always be my fav of their songs. Thought I’d post the clip here. Not the mention that we get to see Jewel McGowan and Dean Collins dance. :)

From the late Thirties through the Forties, the Andrews Sisters produced one hit record after another. Patty Andrews is in the centre

  

http://youtu.be/aPEIn-1JrOw

]]> http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/rip-patty-andrews-1918-2013/feed/ 1 10% off Sale at Violet’s Vintage Emporium http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/10-off-sale-at-violets-vintage-emporium/ http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/10-off-sale-at-violets-vintage-emporium/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:52:15 +0000 Michelle http://www.swingfashionista.com/?p=7818 Hi all, I recently had a 10% off sale for Australia Day in my Etsy store, but I have decided to extend it until the end of January. The code is KOALA for those interested.

Here is the link to the shop: Violet’s Vintage Emporium

ad for Etys sale

 

]]> http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/10-off-sale-at-violets-vintage-emporium/feed/ 0 1920s & 30s shoes to die for!! http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/1920s-30s-shoes-to-die-for/ http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/1920s-30s-shoes-to-die-for/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:51:46 +0000 Michelle http://www.swingfashionista.com/?p=7814 Just had to share some of my favs from my Pintrest board. So many of these are just beyond words! I wish that I could have many of them reproduced to wear now.

1920s

Art Deco Shoes - c. 1926 - Saks Fifth Avenue   1920s  1926-33

1926 Bob evening shoes   1927 evening pumps   Evening Shoes, Hellstern and Sons, Patented, Paris: ca. 1920-1928, French, glossy kid leather inlaid with contrasting colors, six thin crossed straps on instep, leather sole, heels covered in kid leather.

Gold leather shoes with embroidered mesh overlay, by André Perugia, French, c. 1922. @designerwallace   Wedding Shoes 1927 Manchester City Galleries  1920s shoes that i love

Deco Shoes - 1920's - by André Perugia - Paris  Bar Shoes - 1920's - Northampton Museums   Art Deco Shoes - 1920's - Paris. @designerwallace

Art Deco Shoes - 1925 - Belonged to a certain ‘Countess N. de Hamong’ - by Ignazio Pluchino - Galleries of Modern London  Donna Greco, Paris, shoes, ca. 1925-35  1920s shoes

1920’s  1920s Vintage Rare Black Silk Shoes - REDUCED from 170

1930s

1930's - D'Orsay red velvet shoes with gold leather applique - @Mlle   1930s evening shoes! J'adore!   electric blue snakeskin shoes with beige kid trim from the 1930s.

Black satin ankle strap pumps with gold leather trim, USA, 1930's  French Shoe - 1925-35 - by Donna Greco - Shelburne Museum   Roger Vivier for German tannery Heyl‐Libenau, French, 1934

Late 20s- early 30s Morris Wolock & co   1939, Steven Arpad   English grey and red leather sandal, c 1934  Shoes, 1930’s   English red and cream leather Oxford, 1934  1930's

Vintage 1930s French Blue Satin Heels   Attributed to Elsa Schiaparelli, 1939   1930s burgundy shoes.

1930s Metallic Shoes.   late '20s Morris Wolock shoes

 

]]> http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/1920s-30s-shoes-to-die-for/feed/ 7 My Pinterest Art Deco, 1920s and 30s boards http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/my-pintrest-art-deco-1920s-and-30s-boards/ http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/my-pintrest-art-deco-1920s-and-30s-boards/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:46:07 +0000 Michelle http://www.swingfashionista.com/?p=7813 For all my readers that are fans of Art Deco design and the fashion 1920s and 30s, I have several boards full of my favourite visual collections over at Pinterest that I add to on a daily basis. You are welcome to follow me there also. Enjoy :)

Art Deco design and Beauty
1920s style
1930s style
Art Deco Patterns
Vintage Hair – 1930s
Vintage Hair – 1920s
Vintage graphic design & advertising

Erté.

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If you are interested, this item is for sale in my Esty store. Just click on any of the pics and it will link you there :)

1940s Wide Pants and Bolero set in sateen - Mint

1940s Wide Pants and Bolero set in sateen - Mint

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]]> http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/1940s-wide-pants-bolero-set-in-sateen/feed/ 0 Downton Abbey S3 Xmas Special costuming… http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/downton-abbey-s3-xmas-special-costuming/ http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/downton-abbey-s3-xmas-special-costuming/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:07:58 +0000 Michelle http://www.swingfashionista.com/?p=7807 Well, if you are Downton Abbey fan, you will no doubt have watched the series 3 Xmas Special by now (as I have), and I won’t give away any spoilers re the storyline here. BUT, I will however share some of the delightful 1920s fashions. I think that Lady Edith sported the best garb in this ep, along with an amazing cocoon coat worn by Lady Grantham.

   

Allen Leech (© ITV)

]]> http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/downton-abbey-s3-xmas-special-costuming/feed/ 3 New items to the Etsy store for 2013! http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/new-items-to-the-etsy-store-for-2013/ http://www.swingfashionista.com/2013/01/new-items-to-the-etsy-store-for-2013/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:22:56 +0000 Michelle http://www.swingfashionista.com/?p=7806 Happy New Year everyone! Thought I’d share what has just gone into the Etsy store today with you and what will be coming up; 1940s Military Buddies sweetheart pin, 1950s silk men’s tie, 1960s sneakers, ladies coat and men’s tie and a 1930s velvet scarf. I recently sold a bunch of 60s gloves and ties to wardrobe for the US show ‘Vegas’. Keeping an eye out for those when I watch ;)

And coming up in the next I will be adding a 1920s men’s evening scarf, a sheer 1930s evening gown, an unworn 1940s sateen bolero shirt and wide pants set and a puff sleeved 50s top. Enjoy!

Vintage WW2 Sailor Military Buddy Sweetheart Pin - near mint   Vintage 1960s Jersey Wool Jacket with Faux Fur Collar - L

Vintage1930s Black Velvet Scarf with Embroidery   Vintage 1950s Mens Navy Blue Silk Tie

Vintage 1960s Simlam Canvas Sneakers Size 7   Vintage 1960s Mens Geometric Pattern Necktie

Vintage 1950s Prestige Ladies underwear in box - M   Vintage 1950s Prestige Ladies Slip in box - M

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