28 July 2010

butterfly ball gown.

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as if the visuals alone weren't enough to make us dizzy, according to the brooklyn museum (see full text above), this charles james butterfly gown is constructed from twenty-five yards of tulle and weighs eighteen pounds.

27 July 2010

lemon meringue.

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all this pretty 50s tulle party dress needs is a dollop of whipped cream. tart, sweet and lovely, all at once.

vintage 1950s a girl in a million dress in the shop now.

26 July 2010

pretty lacy.

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a pretty, lacy vintage lingerie update - all listed now in the shop.

from top: 1970s le jour se leve nightgown, 1950s hot water nightie, 1970s the missing guest silk romper, 1950s the girl in white nightgown.

24 July 2010

13bees giveaway at sally jane vintage!

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pop on over to the lovely sally jane vintage where you can leave a comment to win this sweet vintage 70s crocheted summer bag from the shop!

23 July 2010

friday tomatos.

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the tomatoes in the garden this year are multiplying exponentially and getting redder by the minute. since I could get high on that leafy green smell alone, summer evenings in the backyard are kind of like heaven around here.

(when we're not in the midst of ripening tomato season, I get by quite happily with this.)

20 July 2010

little things.

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I found this at the bottom of my sewing box this morning and was reminded that they really don't make 'em like they used to, especially with the smallest of things.

16 July 2010

summer's favorite dresses.

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three new 1940s and 1950s summer stunners to be listed later today in the shop.