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August Etsy store items …

Hi all! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including 2 1950s suits, a men’s grooming kit, shoe trees, barkcloth dress, 60 ladies shoes and some gloves. I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.

Vintage 1950s Silk Jacket and Dress Suit by Miss Elliette     Vintage Late 60s Bright Barkcloth Maxi Dress

Vintage Late 1950s Charcoal Grey Suit with Embroidery     Vintage Late 1930s Crepe and Satin Dress

  Vintage 1950s Mens Grooming Travel Kit

   Vintage 1950s/60s Kitten Heel Alligator Leather Shoes   Vintage 1940s Carnation Pink Gloves  8-button Length - Cotton

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Charleston – 1925

American woman teaching English boys how to dance the Charleston, 1925.

Source: Art Deco Gal
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July Etsy store items …

Hi all! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including an amazing 40s blouse, some bakelite bangles, mens ties, 1920s shoes and a few other things. I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.

1920s Vintage Rare Black Silk Shoes with Ribbon Pom Poms    Vintage 1930s Butterscotch/Orange Bakelite Bangle

Vintage 1940s Red Rayon Blouse with Beaded Mandarin Collar - L     Vintage 1960s Glaser Jersey Wool Jacket - L

Vintage 1930s Set of 3 Bakelite Spacer Bangles     Vintage 1940s White Wedgie Shoes

Vintage Late 1960s Spearmint Green Knitted Top    Vintage 1950s Black Felt  Bow Hat

Vintage Late 1930s Mens Austico Striped Necktie   Vintage 1960s Black Mens 'Skinny' Necktie with Diamond Stitching

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Art Deco graphic design

Yes…I know, graphic designer that I am –  I can’t go past Art Deco images that take my fancy from the 20s and 30s. Added some lovely favs today and others via a fellow blogger at Art Deco Gal who sometimes comes across images that I don’t have in my own collection. Enjoy :)

       

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The cost of being a well-dressed flapper – 1926

Great article I found on the Retronaut website about high-end fashion in the 20s. The cost of  $346 in 1926 is equivalent to $4,414 today!! Clara Bow is the model here.

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Prada 2012 Fall/Winter line

Prada has just unveiled photos and video of actors Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Garrett Hedlund, Jamie Bell and Adrien Brody wearing their vintage/steampunk influenced fall/winter line. I think Gary Oldman just looks soooo dapper here! Lovely to see such nice lines back in mens clothing.

Sourced from Tor.com

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Beautiful bobby pin boxes!

Look at these gorgeous little bobby pin boxes! Cute and glamorous they feature vintage pin ups and photos of movie stars of the 20th century, with bobby pins included! What a wonderful way to store those pesky pins that are always getting lost! These would be a staple on any vintage loving gal’s dresser!! Available at In Grips We Trust on Esty.

Bachelorette Gift Accessory Hair Pin Boxes : Bobby Pins Included

Top Hat Dancer 1930s Pinup Bobby Pins Box with Pins    Art Deco Style PinUp Image - Box with Bobby Pins

Bridesmaid Gift  Hair Accessories Bobby Pin Boxes Any 2 : Pins Included

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New Wearing History ‘Rita’ pleated shorts pattern!

Another wonderful pattern from my talented friend Lauren at Wearing History is on it’s way into her shop!! As quoted from the WH page…“These pleated shorts are suitable for looks from the late 1930s through the mid 1940s, and will include three options- short waistband, tall waistband, and tall waistband with suspenders…” 

Lauren says that the pattern will be out very soon, so stay tuned gals! Click the photo so see more pics.

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Michelle’s Etsy pics of the week: 1930s

As most of you know, my favourite era is the 1930s, so this week I have scoured Etsy for 30s items that I like and posted them here for you all. From gowns to shoes and accessories, from sewing patterns to homewares. Some of these items are from a few of my fav fellow Etsy sellers such as Top Tottie Vintage , eStitches , SIB Vintage and Raleigh Vintage. Enjoy!

* All items linked back to their original Etsy source. 

1930s Three Stone Diamond Ring. Gold and Platinum. Oval Shape Setting.   30s celluloid red dangling leaves necklace   Art Deco Dress Clips Vintage 1930's Pair Black Beaded Clips

1930s hat / fabulous black straw Tilt Hat with rope and ribbon trim / Size 22 1/2   1930s tilt hat / 30s vintage Green Fur Hat with Paste Rhinestone Trembler Pin   Vintage 30s Velvet Cap / Black Velvet Hat / 1930s Beaded Hat

Knitted Star Beret Hat - 1930's Vintage Knitting Pattern - PDF E-book   Vintage 1930s Tucked Slouch Beret Crochet Pattern PDF Treasury Item1930s Jaunty Brimmed Sports Hat with Bow- Crochet pattern PDF 2735
vintage 1930s 30s heels / 1930s rare designer glam sliver stripe heels / Sliver Tinsel Tree   vintage 1940s leather suede Jitterbug dance shoes   vintage 1930s Shoes // Satin Evening Heels
1930s dress / Mint green original 30s hand crochet cotton / size M (UK 12, US 8 approx)   Vintage 1930s Ivory & Cherry Red Lacey Ruffle Front Dress   Vintage 1930s Dress : 30s Art Deco Bias Cut Satin Dress and Jacket
1930s Gown - Mint Green and Black - Art Deco   Vintage 1930's Black Netted Lace Gown OLD Hollywood Glam Greta Garbo Tres Chic Wedding 36JJ   1930's Silver To Orchid Satin & Beaded Ball Gown

vintage 1930s coat / persian lamb coat / lucky horseshoe celluloid button coat   Very UNIQUE and RARE Mid 1930s Linen Blend Balloon Sleeve Novelty Music/Graduation Coatdress - Sz. M   1930s Boucle style Sweater Coat with Assymetrical Design. Long Black White and Green Blend. Celluloid Buttons. SM

1930s Lizard Skin Flapper Tango Hand Bag with amber beads   1930's Art Deco Beaded Clutch   Cream Vintage Beaded 1930's Clutch- Dear Believer

1930s Toastmaster Toaster Crome Bakelite Art Deco 1B5   Vintage Art Deco 1930's Bakelite Red Speckled Canisters   Bullet Lamps Skyscraper Art Deco Pair with Metal Tiered Caps

 

 

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Lovely 1940s snoods and shoes …

For all my 1940s loving friends…I have been scanning some of the great ads in vintage magazines that I own and thought I would share them as some of the shoes are simply stunning. Most of the pics are featured in a mid 40s Sears and Roebuck catalogue and the other is from the 1943 British magazine – Britannia. I love the Specators and the ‘Kumfees’. Great name :)

    

    

        

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June items in the Etsy store…

Hi all! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including some more 40s and 50s dresses, a glamourous 40s dressing gown, some 1960s ladies magazine, more 40s knitting patterns, a 50s hat, Asian laquered box, 1920s celluloid box and some other beauties.

I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Housecoat / Dressing Gown with Sash    Vintage 1950s Black Acetate Taffeta Dress with Leaf Embroidery     Vintage 1950s Sarong Style Dress with With Trim and Bow - M

Vintage 1940s Cotton Peasant Day Dress - M/L     Vintage Late 1950s Early 1960s Dotty Day Dress - M/L    Vintage 1940s Grey 'Daisy' Rayon Dress - Remodel or Mend

Vintage 1930s Black and Floral Bolero Blouse - AS IS Vintage 1950s Cardinal Red Headband / Fascinator Hat with Flowers

Vintage 1950s Korean Black and Red Lacquered Box    Vintage 1940s Vinyl Flower Embossed Handbag

Vintage 1940s Knit Pattern Book - 'Woolworths Knit'      Vintage 1940s 'Patons Knitting Book' - Gorgeous Casual and Sportswear

Vintage 1960s Saddle Shoe Canvas Sneakers - SZ 7.5

 

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Another 30s beauty for my collection…

I recently bought a beautiful red crepe and cream lace 1930s bias cut gown from SIB Vintage. I think it is gorgeous, and best of all – it fits me to a tee. It also has lovely red glass buttons which look great in contrast against the lace.

vintage 1930s 30s lace dress / 30s crimson red rayon lace dress / Why Dont You Come Over Here

Just before this dress arrived, I was flicking through another of my fav bloggers pages (The Painted Woman) and came across an article about ‘Vintage afternoon wear’ and found that she had featured a photo from a 1933 Vogue showing a very similar dress. It has scalloped detailing in the lace bodice and a collar but is strikingly similar to my crimson beauty. I love when I can find an example of a similar item from the same time period…makes it all the more interesting and helps place the garment to a more exact time period.

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For the chaps…

What a great great shot this is. Such a variety of socks, plus fours and knitted sweaters. I wonder what they were all off to do on that day.

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More new items in the Etsy store May 8…

Hi vintage lovers! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including some more 40s and 50s dresses, 40s shoes, 40s brocade and linen skirt, 1920s stockings, 50s gloves and some  vintage magazines. The shoes are divine and  quite unique with their heavy ankle strapping.

I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.

Vintage Late 1940s Black Satin Brocade 'Autumnal' skirt   Vintage 1940s 'Buttercup Yellow ' Linen Dress with Embroidery and Scalloping   Vintage 1950s Dress with Eyelet Panels - L

Vintage Late 1940s Spearmint Green Linen Skirt   Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Shoes with Ankle Straps - 5.5   Vintage 1920s Seamed Silk Rayon Stockings - Monogramed '1926'

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Cosmetic and pefume ads from the 1920s and 30s

I am a graphic designer by profession and my love of 20s and 30s design has always influenced my own work. I  have admired and collected design examples from this time period since my college days studying design and art history and am always adding to my digital collection. Broders, Schmidt, Rodchenko, Schlutz-Neudamm, Loupot, Kiesler, Falcucci, Carboni, Bouchard, Cassandre, Kuhn and Ansieau – just to name a few – are some of my favourite designers of the day. Sometimes I forget about all the things I have stored away in files and am excited when I come across them again and just want to share. So, please enjoy these vintage lovelies from the 20s and 30s.

      

Williams, Aftershave Bridge Playing Cards Games Mens, USA (1920)   Women’s Art Deco Eau De Cologne, UK (1928)

   

Sunbrite Cleanser    Irresistible – Awaken Love... Be utterly Irresistible (1935)

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1920s perfection…

Just had to share this beautiful 1920s gown from Bellasoiree on Etsy with you all. Just stunning and it even retains it’s original art deco decorative button.

Late 1920s Day Dress Chiffon Pleated Skirt Original Art Deco button Wearable Vintage

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Sharon and the Coke ad!

Well, wasn’t I thrilled to see my Swing Fashionista co-writer and friend, Sharon Davis, splashed across a subway billboard for Coke in New York! Spotted this on Facebook and thought I share it here. Putting a bit of vintage glamour in to everyone’s day as they catch the train. Go Shaz!

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More new items in the Etsy store…

Hi vintage lovers! I have been busy putting more items into my Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium – including some more 40s and 50s dresses, 40s rayon shirt, knitting patterns, vintage magazines and 4 pairs of 40s seamless stockings in mint condition and an amazing 30s wedding gown.

I’ve featured a few items here so I hope you enjoy looking. If you would like to keep up to date with all the listings, join my VVE facebook page.

Vintage 1940s Dusty Pink Dress with Lucite Buttons - M to L   Vintage 1940s Black Crepe 'Sequined Swirls'  Gown - M to L   Vintage Late 1950s Sheath Dress - Electric Blue Lace and Satin - L

Vintage Early 1940s Black Crepe Beaded Evening Gown - L   Vintage 1940s Rayon Blouse - Two-Tone Pink & Powder Blue   Vintage Late 1940s Seamless Cotton Stockings - MINT

Vintage 1940s Knitting Pattern Book - Lincoln Mills' - Gorgeous Patterns   Vintage 1958 Australian Woman's Mirror Magazine   Vintage 40s 1940s Simplicity Suit Sewing Pattern Bust 34 - unused

Vintage 1930s Wedding Gown - Satin Bias Cut  Stunning

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1939 Life Magazine article – Parisian shoes

Wonderful article in a 1939 Life Magazine about the new styles of shoes from Paris at the time. “Most popular among the spring shoe selection were the open-toe, open-heel slip ons which made “women clop when they walk”.  Style experts claimed these shoes were too open to provide a good fit and made the feet larger.”

Source: Life Magazine

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Allanah Hill… vintage inspired Autumn/Winter collection

One of my favourite Australian designers is Allanah Hill. She has always had a very whimsical, retro feel to her clothing and accessory lines and this Autumn/Winter is no exception with some pieces inspired by the 30s, 40s and 50s. I am always scared to go into her store as I want to buy so many things!

I did get this lovely late 30s inspired ‘Busy in the Head’ silk blouse to wear with my wide flowing trousers. Has a great 30s resort feel to it. AH is also famous for her amazing knitwear. Much of it has a 50s look but there are some 30s inspired pieces this season too.

You can find Allanah Hill here.

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