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

 

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

Classic Beauty – The history of Makeup

If like me, you are fan of Bésame Cosmetics, you will have heard of it’s founder; Gabriela Hernandez. She released a book on the History of Makeup in 2011 that is wonderfully in-depth. A great read for all fashion historians and vintage lovers alike. Here is the description from the Bésame website:

Author and founder of Bésame Cosmetics, Gabriela Hernandez, takes you on a grand tour of the rich history of facial trends and styles in her new book, “Classic Beauty:  History of Makeup”.  Enjoy this in-depth and historical journey of the many trends and styles of the classic beauty looks throughout the ages.

This vivid reference book follows the ever changing concept of what defines beauty by showcasing historical trends and the evolution of makeup innovations for the eyes, face, and lips.  Fascinating and bizarre vintage ads, detailed makeup application guides, and profiles of famous makeup innovators, connoisseurs, and iconic faces offer a glimpse of the rich history of facial trends from the ancient times to today. Enjoy over 430 images, timelines, and detailed color-correct vintage color palettes.

Can you see inside the book and purchase it here.

1930s La Femme Chez Elle magazines are très chic!

Ahh…La Femme Chez Elle. So many beautiful art deco minimalist style covers and fashion plates within. And lots of nifty hat making tips! I have scanned some of the articles for you here from a few of my collection. Yes, they are in French, but the visuals are worth looking at. Some lovely knitting patterns too and I really want to try and make the tilted straw hat. So cute! If you are interested, I have some for sale in my Etsy store. I noticed that Artposters.com even has copies of the covers for sale as prints.

1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 15 December 1932      1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 15 February 1932     1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 1 March 1932

1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 15 December 1932

1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 15 December 1932

1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 1 March 1932

1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 1 March 1932

1930s Women's Magazine La Femme Chez Elle 1 March 1932

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My Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium

Hello to our lovely followers. Just wanted to let you all know that I have finally opened my own Etsy store: Violet’s Vintage Emporium, so I will post items that are coming to shop here as well as the Facebook page before I put them in the shop so you have a heads up. I will have clothing, shoes, hats, sewing patterns and jewellery from the 1920s to the 70s for sale.

I was inspired to open the shop because of my love of vintage style since childhood, which has never waned.So now I have a large collection of vintage clothing and accessories and I am always looking for more, as I have been selling on ebay for years too. But Etsy is easier and more efficient!

I hope these little pieces of history give their new owners as much joy as they have given me – in both hunting for them and passing them on to you 🙂 Please pass on the FB page and Etsy pages to anyone you know who loves vintage style 🙂 Some samples from todays listings.

Violet’s Vintage Emporium on Etsy
Violet’s Vintage Emporium on Facebook

Vintage Late 40s Early 50s Red Gingham Playsuit with Ruffles     Vintage Mid 1940s Salmon Pink Dress     Vintage 1930s Pink & Black Woolen 'Lily' Dress with Built in Jacket

1920s Dress Chocolate Velvet With Smocking and Matching Hat     Vintage 40s 'Baby Blue' Lace Dress in Large Size