Swing Fashionista

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 1940s Carnation Pink Gloves 8-button Length - Cotton

Categories: Accessories, Clothing, Men's Fashion, Shoes
Tagged: 1930s, 1930s bakelite, 1930s dress, 1930s fashion, 1940s fashion, 1940s gloves, 1950s, 1950s dress, 1950s fashion, 1950s ladies suit, 1950s mens grooming kit, 1960s, 1960s ladies shoes

13 Aug 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (1)

Charleston – 1925

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

Source: Art Deco Gal

Categories: Clothing, Vintage Photos
Tagged: 1920s, 1920s dance, 1920s fashion, charleston

29 Jul 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (1)

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.

Vintage Late 1960s Spearmint Green Knitted Top

Categories: Accessories, Clothing, Hats, Men's Fashion, Shoes
Tagged: 1920s fashion, 1920s flapper shoes, 1920s shoes, 1930s bakelite, 1930s bakelite bangle, 1930s jewellery, 1930s tie, 1940s, 1940s blouse, 1940s shoes, 1950s hat, 1960s jacket, 1960s top

15 Jul 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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

Categories: In Magazines, Vintage Photos
Tagged: 1930s graphic design, 1930s Vogue Magazine, art deco, Art Deco fashion, Art deco posters

12 Jul 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (1)

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.

Categories: Accessories, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Vintage Photos
Tagged: 1920s, 1920s fashion, 1920s flapper

8 Jul 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (2)

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

adrian brody emile hirsch prada runway models 01

adrian brody emile hirsch prada runway models 04

Categories: Accessories, Clothing, In Magazines, Men's Fashion, On Catwalks
Tagged: menswear, Prada 2012, steampunk

27 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (2)

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

Categories: Accessories, Hair
Tagged: 1930s hair pins, bobby pins, hair pins, pinup girls, vintage inspired

27 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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.

Categories: Clothing, How To
Tagged: 1930s shorts, 1940s shorts, vintage reproduction sewing patterns, wearing history

24 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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.

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 Item

1930s 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

Categories: Accessories, Clothing, Hats, Shoes
Tagged: 1930s, 1930s coat, 1930s dress, 1930s fashion, 1930s handbags, 1930s hats, 1930s homewares, 1930s jewellery, 1930s knitwear, 1930s lamp, 1930s toaster, 193os shoes, art deco

23 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (2)

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

Categories: Accessories, Hair, Hats, Shoes
Tagged: 1940s hair clips, 1940s hats, 1940s Sears, 1940s shoes, 1940s snoods, 1940s wedgies

17 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (2)

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 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 1940s Vinyl Flower Embossed Handbag

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

Categories: Accessories, Books, Clothing, Hats, Shoes
Tagged: 1930s boldero, 1930s top, 1940s gown, 1940s handbag, 1940s knitting patterns, 1940s sdress, 1950s dress, 1950s gown, 1960s saddle shoes, saddle shoes

10 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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.

Categories: Clothing, In Magazines, Vintage Photos
Tagged: 1930s bias dress, 1930s dress, 1930s gown, 1930s lace dress, 1930s Vogue Magazine

10 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (4)

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.

Categories: Clothing, Men's Fashion, Vintage Photos
Tagged: 1920s fashion, 1930s men, plus fours

4 Jun 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (3)

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 Spearmint Green Linen Skirt Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Shoes with Ankle Straps - 5.5

Categories: Accessories, Clothing
Tagged: 1920s lingerie, 1940s dress, 1940s shoes, 1940s skirts, 1950s dress

8 May 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (3)

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)

Categories: Cosmetics, Hair, In Magazines
Tagged: 1920s ads, 1920s cosmetics, 1920s perfume ads, 1930s ads, 1930s cosmetics, 1930s perfume ads

7 May 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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

Categories: Clothing
Tagged: 1920s fashion, 1920s gown, 192os dress

7 May 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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!

Source

Categories: On The Street
Tagged: burlesque, Coke, New York Subway, sharon davis

1 May 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (2)

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 1958 Australian Woman's Mirror Magazine

Categories: Accessories, Books, Clothing
Tagged: 1930s wedding, 1940s dress, 1940s evening gown, 1940s fashion, 1940s knitting, 1940s magazine, 1940s sewing patterns, 1940s shirt, 1950s

22 Apr 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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

Categories: Accessories, Shoes
Tagged: 1930s shoes, 1939 Life magazine, vintage shoes

19 Apr 2012 Posted by Michelle Comments (0)

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.