Vintage Fashion Trends: February 2013

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Dace Spring 2013

The spring collection for Dace has caught my eye with its muted colors and simple cuts. The line has really perfected a classy, timeless style. I just picked up a dress from the winter collection on sale and the quality is really nice. I'm looking forward to wearing it with tights now and with sandals once the weather warms up.

Toujours, Toujours | a shop update

1920s TOUJOURS, TOUJOURS wedding dress

1950s LAYER CAKE dress | 1950s SOME GREAT REWARD dress

1950s GRANDILOQUENCE dress | 1960s TRIO 1964 dress

1940s FRENCH CURVE suit | 1950s HEDGEROW dress

1960s SWEET MINT dress | 1950s SWEETHEART lace slip

1950s BIG BUTTON tam | 1960s RAILWAY DAME cloche

1970s MONTEZUMA knit tunic

vintage BEAD & HAMMER necklace | 1960s KELLY SPECTATORS

1940s PEEPTOE heels | vintage GLITTERTIND sweater

1950s WHIPPED ALMOND sweater | vintage GREENHOUSE skirt

The spring greens are in! All is available in the SHOP now!

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Karen Walker

A pair of Karen Walker sunglasses has been a long standing item on my wishlist. I never splurge on them since I'm so careless with sunglasses and tend to break or lose them quite frequently. I have always loved the creative ways the collections are presented, whether that be balloons, mop heads or as this time around, beautiful ladies of an older generation! One can only hope to age this gracefully and to look this amazing!

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Tulle Time | a sneak peek

I've stockpiled the 1950s tulle party dresses, I have, I have and soon the shop will be filled with them.

Just in time for prom, weddings and formal parties!

Folk Fibers

I've always been fascinated by the art of quilt making. Not the big machine, mass produced ones, but the hand stitched, one-of-a-kind variety. I have a few family quilts that have been passed down and they count among my very favorite possessions. Perhaps that's why I'm so very taken by the quilts created by Folk Fibers. I have much admiration for the work and talent that went into creating these hand-dyed beauties.

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

The textile art of Sophie Taeuber-Arp (b.1889-d.1943)

More here & here.

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Don Giovanni: AKA Where I Have Been

Well at very long last, I return to the blog. It's been very busy here. First, there was lots of fun and family for 5 weeks over the holidays. Then, an opera costume design project in January and February, Don Giovanni for the Kentucky Opera. We opened and closed last week, and I would have shared images of my renderings before hand, but the concept was a bit of a surprise for the

Monday, 18 February 2013

Monday shop update!

1960s WELLESLEY PLAID wool coat

1950s HUMDINGER dress

1950s SCHNEEFLOCKE embroidered dress

1950s IMAGINARY MAPS dress

1950s TANSEL mink cardigan

vintage PERIDOT slouchy sweater

vintage CALAFEL knit skirt

1930s TROIS ROSES necklace

1950s BLUSH pearl collar

1920s FEUILLES CHAUDES cloche

A Monday SHOP update!

Closet Visit

I'm sure you are all familiar with the site Closet Visit by now, right? I love getting a peak into stylish ladies' closets and homes. Right now I'm pretty stuck on Crystal Meer's visit. Her closet seems to consist of everything that I'm drawn to right now. Lots of polka dots and chambray, breton stripes and chunky necklaces, summery prints and brass jewelry. I really can't wait for warmer weather.

Sunday, 17 February 2013

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Jubilee Street

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Jubilee Street (Censored Version) from Nick Cave on Vimeo.

Counting down the days until our show in March!

Friday, 15 February 2013

Life-stagram

Bits of life through the lens of my trusty iPhone...again. Winter walks, snowy cabins, cats, dresses...

where are the cocktails?

Are you on Instagram? Find me at DearGolden!

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Etsy Update: 60s Mini Dresses

Lovely printed cotton mini dresses! All available in the Etsy shop...

Etsy Update: Knit Sweater Dresses

Keep warm in a knit sweater dress! All available in the Etsy shop...

Etsy Update: 60s Wiggle Dresses

These dresses always remind me of Joan Holloway! They're now available in the Etsy shop...

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Samantha Pleet A/W 2013

The new Samantha Pleet collection is taking the internet by storm. I've seen it popping up here and there and everywhere. And it's no wondering why. I know it's a fall/winter collection , but there are so many pieces that could easily be worn in the upcoming spring. I would love to get my hands on that painterly print for summer. And then the belted cape would be perfect for fall.