Category: Clothing

Michelle’s Etsy picks of the week – shoes

Hi all. I apologise for my lack of posts this past week, but I have been pre-occupied with some personal matters, so felt very uninspired. But, I am back with some pics of some of my current Etsy favourites this week. Today I am focussing on shoes from the 20s, 30s and 40s and there some amazing examples for sale at the moment.

I do adore shoes from the mid to late 30s but find it somewhat difficult to obtain them in my size (8.5) so I am forever looking, looking. However, during my daily searches I always make a note of the beautiful examples I find so that I can show others. I hope you enjoy these lovelies…and maybe some of them will fit you.

* All items link back to their original source on Etsy

1930s shoes / 30s oxfords / Contrast Stitch shoes    1930s shoes / vintage 30s heels / Art Deco    vintage 1930s 30s heels / 1930s rare designer glam sliver stripe heels / Sliver Tinsel Tree

Shoes 1939 Vintage Wedding Shoes Worn 1939 Suede And Leather Deep Plum Burgundy Color       1920s Dress Shoes in Black Silk with Silver & Rhinestone Trim    Vintage 1930s Shoes Brown Suede Orange Leather

Let Yourself Go - Early to Mid 1930s Gold Silk T-Strap Dance Shoes 7.5/8    1930s Black Patent Leather and Canvas Walking Shoes RED CROSS CLASSIC Brogues Oxfords    Vintage 1930s Heels "Good as Gold"

Rare 1930's Art Deco Women's Suede Lace Up Oxford Heels Size 6 1/2 - 7     1930s 40s Peep Toe BABYDOLL BLUE and PINK Slingback Ankle Strap Heels Sz 6.5    Swing Dance - 1940s WWII Green Reptile Leather Slingback Swing Shoes 8/8.5

vintage 1940s leather suede Jitterbug dance shoes     Vintage 30's 40's Red Peeptoe Perforated Buckle Shoes     Vintage White 1940s SPRING FASHION Mesh Peep Toe Cut Away Pumps Nurse Shoes

1920s-1930s Navy T-Strap Selby Arch Preserver Shoes     1920's Black Suede Deco Shoes Size 6 1/2-7N     vintage 1940S heel by Delmanette navy blue peep toe suede shoe

vintage rare 1930s burgundy plume Rag Time swing dancing shoes    Sharp 1940s Vintage Sport Walking Tie Shoe in Tan Suede and Mesh 9 and one half inch inside measurement    1940s women's shoes -- eggplant purple suede pumps -- XXS 4 5 6

SALE/ SALE 1940s pumps / black mesh peep toe 7 AA    1940s Green Suede Shoes EMERALD Green and GOLD GODDESS Peep Toe Slingback High Heels    1940s Black Suede Shoes - WWII - Pin Up - Sexy Secretary - USO - Shoes

 

1920s & 30s Australian fashion magazines

For all our Australian followers, we hope you had a wonderful day off, celebrating life in this wonderful country of ours by doing the things that us Aussies like to partake of in summer. Whether it was going to the beach, attending a bbq or picnic or  just hanging out with friends having a few drinks. Hope your day was grand and here are some lovely vintage Australian Home Journal covers and Home Budget inside pages from the 1920s and 30s to inspire you.

      

image of Australian Home Journal Needlework Supplement 1st October 1936

 

New Vintage Lady – fabulous plus size sewing patterns

I have many friends in the US  and I am so glad to be able to keep in touch across the miles via the interwebs. One of those buddies from LA (and from 6 years of hanging out on the Fedora Lounge) is fellow vintage fashion lover and sewer Shelley Johnson who is the owner of New Vintage Lady.

New Vintage Lady stocks one of the largest rotations of original plus size vintage patterns and reproductions. Shelley has developed her very own line of gorgeous plus size NVL patterns, designed in 1920s, 30s and 40s styles, including some amazing hats. She also has pdfs of original sewing books and magazines for sale in the Etsy store. And yes, the illustrations are also her own. Such a talented lass! So, take a look at these fabulous designs and be inspired to make some gorgeous outfits of your own.

You can also find the informative and fun NVL blog here.

NVL 1930s Double breasted dress with shawl collar 40 bust NRA edition Plus Size    NVL 1930s My First 30s Dress 42 bust PLUS SIZE     NVL 1930s side button sport frock 46 bust PLUS SIZE

NVL 1930s The Diva Dress 40 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1930s jabots, collars, cuffs and gilet 40 bust and over PLUS SIZE    NVL 1930s sport over blouse with gathered back and kerchief 42 bust PLUS SIZE

NVL 1940s Make due and Mend afternoon dress 48 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1920s dustbowl dress 42 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1940s sport dress with deep back and bolero pattern 42 bust PLUS SIZE

NVL 1930s The Deco Suit 46 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1930s The Overachiever Blouse 42 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1930s Balboa Dress 40 bust NRA edition Plus Size

NVL 1940s Day Dress 42 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1930s knot bodice day dress 42 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1920s flapper kimono sleeved dress 44 bust PLUS SIZE

NVL 1920s front pleated flapper skirt 36 waist 48 hips PLUS SIZE    NVL 1920s Cross Front Flapper frock 42 bust PLUS SIZE    NVL 1940s V neckline cap sleeved day frock 46 bust PLUS SIZE