What's Your Favorite Vintage? asks the New York Times

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbTwVLI9E8FcqMFK77do2FCokkXRDyyMBw4miK_brBWDWaarlFPPGieDoj9ceGjz1l0f5mE9Io8lRhjp_h2AryxIodgvY0Fh-1zcUYtXa0lAKina7z8VIJkJ1UxiZn2fU8fS4_-vhoXUk/s1600/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469646058507685730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbTwVLI9E8FcqMFK77do2FCokkXRDyyMBw4miK_brBWDWaarlFPPGieDoj9ceGjz1l0f5mE9Io8lRhjp_h2AryxIodgvY0Fh-1zcUYtXa0lAKina7z8VIJkJ1UxiZn2fU8fS4_-vhoXUk/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45942897/80s-does-50s-golden-white-brocade-long"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vintage 1980's White Gown<br /></span></a><br />What's your favorite vintage?<br /><br />That's what the New York Times is asking this week following a post on shopping for vintage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/11/style/vintage-clothing.html?ref=fashion#/all/">HERE are the PHOTOS</a>: a great selection of cool stuff!<br /><br />Vintage Fashion Article <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/fashion/06thrift.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">HERE</span><br /></a><br />Slide show of NYC vintage shops<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/05/05/fashion/20100506-thrift-slideshow.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;"> HERE</span></a>

What's Your Favorite Vintage? asks the New York Times

Vintage 1980's White Gown What's your favorite vintage? That's what the New York Times is asking this week following a post on s...

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Small Shops: Shopping Vintage, Fashion and More

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirzssYS-9AozoGdutlqZC0vsTUtxp4F-_Yk3Z2jbz58V7G2uK5mxxyuALyAATdpTgbGxTH-LxLirOEakFCXvwrkjd0-zXwNARkCJ4Cl9W7RcF0mDY3Iy4Ct_NFS9679xPrY4wxfno2yaRJ/s1600-h/PC090039.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447992200258051474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirzssYS-9AozoGdutlqZC0vsTUtxp4F-_Yk3Z2jbz58V7G2uK5mxxyuALyAATdpTgbGxTH-LxLirOEakFCXvwrkjd0-zXwNARkCJ4Cl9W7RcF0mDY3Iy4Ct_NFS9679xPrY4wxfno2yaRJ/s400/PC090039.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />Another sweet shop I adored has shut down its business this week. <br />That makes how many since last Fall? I really can't count.<br />While we all can't go around spending money like the new rich these days, doesn't it seem possible that we could re-think our spending and shift what we do have to spend on the shops and businesses that we want to keep in town?<br /><br />You know the ones: little district with a cafe or eatery, a few shops to surround it. A perfect spot for lunch or coffee with a friend followed by some snooping around the vintage shop on the right and the boutique on the left.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Y1IaFGKoHCuCb8Eh-pvV1w_OXZ2GyiglTZDnVf3KH8tCgfIoSA4peCnEnzN99c0yavpXP12j2-cntBYslDuoLic9mIRXFnba30ctbPYPS4Y83aKiX0BEx2KQxB09lJ2JPJ0Pfo9C_bGq/s1600-h/PC090054.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447994298566828498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Y1IaFGKoHCuCb8Eh-pvV1w_OXZ2GyiglTZDnVf3KH8tCgfIoSA4peCnEnzN99c0yavpXP12j2-cntBYslDuoLic9mIRXFnba30ctbPYPS4Y83aKiX0BEx2KQxB09lJ2JPJ0Pfo9C_bGq/s400/PC090054.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />Don't let your special places waste away this spring. Drop by and see what you can do to help: isn't Easter in a few weeks? Wouldn't that hand painted plate be great with your famous deviled eggs on them? Or that hat, yes, the Easter hat you should wear for fun on Friday to work before spring break, wouldn't that crack up the office?<br /><br />Not to mention the racks of vintage spring dresses, skirts and blouses, waiting for you to pick a few to replace those dreary jeans you wear too often. So why not make time to meet a few friends and go out this weekend to visit your favorite shopping spots. Shopping the small places is really the most fun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDlkhIcMT7DJ5JXRKA-YJYlUuv9dDg7j-veYvtNB919yLq_KG1dYMIsyBBlc0VqPVGcUP0SlkwPnjV_gukedq9RaeNraTz_a32Hs-mz-5OPaUZUtCLkrdXPYEPtdm9JOgzwt7aS-Yotvz/s1600-h/PC090061.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447996257521013538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDlkhIcMT7DJ5JXRKA-YJYlUuv9dDg7j-veYvtNB919yLq_KG1dYMIsyBBlc0VqPVGcUP0SlkwPnjV_gukedq9RaeNraTz_a32Hs-mz-5OPaUZUtCLkrdXPYEPtdm9JOgzwt7aS-Yotvz/s400/PC090061.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />This is post introduces the first of a weekly spot I will write on shops that I like.

Small Shops: Shopping Vintage, Fashion and More

Another sweet shop I adored has shut down its business this week. That makes how many since last Fall? I really can't count. While we a...

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Lilli Ann Suits: the late 1940's, Vintage Suits with Fashion Flare

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpliLFJzolshzbyAcRUjcGyrDUG6w1Mp2Mr-tb2U3xV8G47cFbsFtUiT5m7hYtXfBFeu6AhrcXPMocplaQwBJhSxGGj1Vb1YC6ZZkmN-jIMluvi7Y2YDpWILK6ipgqCa-3sG2HLeHJ8XSw/s1600-h/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367465807733822098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpliLFJzolshzbyAcRUjcGyrDUG6w1Mp2Mr-tb2U3xV8G47cFbsFtUiT5m7hYtXfBFeu6AhrcXPMocplaQwBJhSxGGj1Vb1YC6ZZkmN-jIMluvi7Y2YDpWILK6ipgqCa-3sG2HLeHJ8XSw/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OG8x0Wx8gEyUceL-6dNXcMs8AafuNOWi9_gCXeGmgQqT2ydc36__lNzXS6H6MyA-lU477fVS8rjPovVAr5psXbVlSnh35l1TDKgqlUSwBZ7FzxCb9m83F0-QZtwy0aBFgvUdNmjlRrFE/s1600-h/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367466027236762690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OG8x0Wx8gEyUceL-6dNXcMs8AafuNOWi9_gCXeGmgQqT2ydc36__lNzXS6H6MyA-lU477fVS8rjPovVAr5psXbVlSnh35l1TDKgqlUSwBZ7FzxCb9m83F0-QZtwy0aBFgvUdNmjlRrFE/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeJ0c7e0fAfWauvqRCJbfW1f33RKuVPqVrEcZ1WP8yuX9b5v1NQL1j0qkvMK2uQ1A74c5v8ubiOYb0Ue8f5rhitjSAC8X9ld5oDltq47p8Vjv4vbky_aihAktFOaO1VTuR3FOcmyxKz62/s1600-h/Slide3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367465910178163090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeJ0c7e0fAfWauvqRCJbfW1f33RKuVPqVrEcZ1WP8yuX9b5v1NQL1j0qkvMK2uQ1A74c5v8ubiOYb0Ue8f5rhitjSAC8X9ld5oDltq47p8Vjv4vbky_aihAktFOaO1VTuR3FOcmyxKz62/s400/Slide3.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />Popular vintage fashion, Lilli Ann suits from the 1940’s show style trends of that era. Fitted waistlines and peplums to the hip level were part of most jacket silhouettes. Jackets could sport double breasted buttons with wide bishop sleeves. Other suits were styled with tie belts or sashed like belted tunics.<br /><br />Wide skirted coats with buttons down the full length of the back were seen, a men’s wear inspiration from the 1800’s. Wide flared peplum jackets that stood away from a narrow mid-calf length skirt grew in popularity. <br /><br />Fur was often used to trim jackets. Wide sleeves of fur are shown worn with a slender skirt. $50 to $60 was an average suit price during the mid-1940’s. <br /><br />After WWII, some ads show Lilli Ann suits being worn for weddings, instead of a long white wedding gown. This was a popular trend at a time when the expense for a gown was considered too high, and a new suit would be a wardrobe investment. As a special part of the bride’s life, many suits from this period are with us today, well cared for and neatly stored for decades.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDc-1H5ArvYgYu7TAZlQsTzYuZqKZ7Vs5riQGhUjSJr5L4Ug_NAD9kMlfXXxx65eEnFZS7ySHDrfcD3kmteRBDANffq095kMytG0UaT2lnBltsDBrGiR_DNOStPHHWE8v-Yt8S_wgLS8C/s1600-h/Slide4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367466476602917490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDc-1H5ArvYgYu7TAZlQsTzYuZqKZ7Vs5riQGhUjSJr5L4Ug_NAD9kMlfXXxx65eEnFZS7ySHDrfcD3kmteRBDANffq095kMytG0UaT2lnBltsDBrGiR_DNOStPHHWE8v-Yt8S_wgLS8C/s400/Slide4.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07yLYg3wyrmmk9VRddNWHR2Hg5Zehvg6eDP4DeTY8pwuhFRTUYPWXFTRdfuKctuCHjVbsMUd0Dtxtbzkf-KlwmX_2_wFUCTRFtkdYRJLK1Z-QCzjt2uYk7wC-hnSxdC2vnLKP0ufcXvwV/s1600-h/Slide5.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367466328276029970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07yLYg3wyrmmk9VRddNWHR2Hg5Zehvg6eDP4DeTY8pwuhFRTUYPWXFTRdfuKctuCHjVbsMUd0Dtxtbzkf-KlwmX_2_wFUCTRFtkdYRJLK1Z-QCzjt2uYk7wC-hnSxdC2vnLKP0ufcXvwV/s400/Slide5.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhillliWupaiqtYNol1PTNiC6SXZnD9xs3PILaKMuWdYIW_U2tTONKZ_dLTDfuRYvMO1SKLCERiXD8ZWTy4P9Rjs9IwEzK10LvxFF637Z0o7WIP85HrhA2iNeFfML5VtqLPu24DAD4oKEwV/s1600-h/Slide6.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367466152074735394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhillliWupaiqtYNol1PTNiC6SXZnD9xs3PILaKMuWdYIW_U2tTONKZ_dLTDfuRYvMO1SKLCERiXD8ZWTy4P9Rjs9IwEzK10LvxFF637Z0o7WIP85HrhA2iNeFfML5VtqLPu24DAD4oKEwV/s400/Slide6.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />Schulman actively promoted Lilli Ann’s company image as being a provider of elegance and high fashion wool suitings from San Francisco. Company advertising conveys the target customer as being a perfectionist who is sophisticated and smart. <br /><br />California as well as San Francisco are mentioned in many of the advertisements in the 1940’s. Drama is also promoted within these ads. During this era, buttons and trims were produced by Lidz and H. Pomerantz & Co, and are listed in the ad copy as a significant trim. Celanse acetate linings were also advertised during this time. <br /><br />French (Blin and Blin) and other European wools were imported by Schulman after WWII as part of the rebuilding efforts. This fine fabric became important in his campaign to promote Lilli Ann as a luxury suit line. Suits from the wools were priced from $70 to $80. <br /><br />As the post WWII ‘New Look’ took hold, the Princess style of coat became popular. Lilli Ann coats had wide shoulders and narrow waistline over a full skirt for several years. As 1950 neared, a more slender silhouette would enter the scene, replacing wide shoulders with unpadded ones. The narrowing of shoulders would introduce the slender suit, so popular during the 1950’s.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(This is the second article in a series posted on Lilli Ann. <a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2009/07/lilli-ann-suits-from-1940s-early-years.html">The first article was posted on July 20, 2009.</a> )</span>

Lilli Ann Suits: the late 1940's, Vintage Suits with Fashion Flare

Popular vintage fashion, Lilli Ann suits from the 1940’s show style trends of that era. Fitted waistlines and peplums to the hip level were...

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NEW BEGINING

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RWGDXB5ekx4Y9QPFztwbS_QOV18rMJR-SxVr6mSEjrT1O3aSUAbXQPtsmGbx3a7EZgavJBnKxrEm0tAXt5zJgWjfH00PZXULf0dbrnbqzW9mrMk_DEVy_s4WVC9yFc3Bz6aOfbyK04mz/s1600-h/PC260034.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331834602955567458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RWGDXB5ekx4Y9QPFztwbS_QOV18rMJR-SxVr6mSEjrT1O3aSUAbXQPtsmGbx3a7EZgavJBnKxrEm0tAXt5zJgWjfH00PZXULf0dbrnbqzW9mrMk_DEVy_s4WVC9yFc3Bz6aOfbyK04mz/s400/PC260034.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Sadly, it's time to say 'Good bye' to our little shop.<br />It was a wonderful experience, and we loved every minute of it.<br /><br />Now we are begining a new direction that will keep us close to the vintage fashion and fabric we so love, but free us from the worries of keeping up the shop in today's economy.<br />We look forward to building up our shops on Etsy, and having more time to seek out the really beautiful vintage we know our customers love.<br /><br />So, while you watch us grow, don't forget to let us know how you are doing.<br />The one thing we will miss are the wonderful, crazy, fun and truely beautiful customers who graced our shop.<br />Know that we are still here, and look forward to seeing you at our shop on Etsy, drop by for a private 'showing', or come share the madness at a Trunk Show party. <br />Get your name on our mailing list and stay in touch!<br /><br />Viva la Pintucks!

NEW BEGINING

Sadly, it's time to say 'Good bye' to our little shop. It was a wonderful experience, and we loved every minute of it. Now we ar...

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Greek Inspired

<a href="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P1120221.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P1120221.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />There is a trend for drape elements in fashion right now.<br />If you are keeping up with fashion, it's nearly impossible not to note the gathered necklines, sleeves and bodices.<br /><br><br />This late 70's dress has distinctive crystal pleating that really makes for an elegant Grecian line. The neckline even has the look of an ancient Greek statue. We love the fit and romantic orchid design on the fabric. What could be more perfect for that wedding reception next month?<br /><br><br />It is available in our shop at http://www.babylonmall.com/, along with more new dresses to wear now or this summer.

Greek Inspired

There is a trend for drape elements in fashion right now. If you are keeping up with fashion, it's nearly impossible not to note the gat...

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