COLOR TRENDS in FASHION

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGt67-w80iFNSN36JtUg88_Y9IRkdK6_ZzYJJ3pbtvMZKGNi2cfrI9NIv1DsCp2XGR3U84PvKV6KTqMJRrE9AZjlBFwdtPB12j21c0ylDfGZLV2m-guQU1_PygIzdbBQNYQDIs2u8muPC/s1600-h/Slide5.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326790293941588242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGt67-w80iFNSN36JtUg88_Y9IRkdK6_ZzYJJ3pbtvMZKGNi2cfrI9NIv1DsCp2XGR3U84PvKV6KTqMJRrE9AZjlBFwdtPB12j21c0ylDfGZLV2m-guQU1_PygIzdbBQNYQDIs2u8muPC/s400/Slide5.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> This is the second color trend review from a series of three on <a href="http://www.pantone.com/downloads/articles/pdfs/PANTONE-FCR-sp2009.pdf">the Pantone color trend predictive for Spring 2009 </a>. This set is warm and vibrant. A mod green that was wildly popular in the late 1950's and 1960's is shown first. Greens: celery, grass, avocado, olive, and other natural tones were often paired with a turqoise or other warm blues during the 1960's. The result? A young, vibrant and crisp duo. Another pairing is with pink, especially the hot type, for a wild mod look. When looking for this coloring, try the 1960's and early 1970's, where it won't disapoint! [Dark Citron: 16-0435]<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4AybssD2Nse6qhEbA-yZpcXyzvU8L6LaUujDQ1uzd5pOooBbL6FF47zTxl2rS60lgHFKFaGb6rWd1XX33v7g3Akgz5f8tcs_ISDHQ40KBneRjalPgkDqey9Uf-GvIX_ABcIKmCTif0Fa/s1600-h/Slide4.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326789724237642962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4AybssD2Nse6qhEbA-yZpcXyzvU8L6LaUujDQ1uzd5pOooBbL6FF47zTxl2rS60lgHFKFaGb6rWd1XX33v7g3Akgz5f8tcs_ISDHQ40KBneRjalPgkDqey9Uf-GvIX_ABcIKmCTif0Fa/s400/Slide4.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>It's no coincidence that spring's first color is so often a 'look at me' yellow. In vintage fashion bright yellow shows up in every decade where brights are found. You can dilute the effect by choosing this bright tone within a print, where it can pick up any outfit or accent a deeper hue. [Super Lemon: 14-0754]<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7d5q23yYZ6mKvwNQkgkaUlGm1Nb3ijC471uzrHMFTjZ1G-0RX3dSDqYglZp632RTEMQ0zAlcImB40su1rltxIv2NTv_JITyNWudpw-n4SoMTTfx1xOhIsksVLIieyfY-Y8e2eufdWWe5w/s1600-h/Slide3.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326788756235217394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7d5q23yYZ6mKvwNQkgkaUlGm1Nb3ijC471uzrHMFTjZ1G-0RX3dSDqYglZp632RTEMQ0zAlcImB40su1rltxIv2NTv_JITyNWudpw-n4SoMTTfx1xOhIsksVLIieyfY-Y8e2eufdWWe5w/s400/Slide3.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> Salmon, grapefruit, melon, peach and other warm tones of pink were so popular in the 1980's. Once again, they are coming into popular use. If this pink seems too bright, wear it in small doses: a top, scarf or belt. This hot color compliments skin tones and brings out a warmth and glow that is always flattering. [Salmon Rose: 15-1626]<br /><br />Our samples are from past, present, and future merchandise from either the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531">Pintuckstyle</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6503093">Pintucksew</a> shops on Etsy.

COLOR TRENDS in FASHION

This is the second color trend review from a series of three on the Pantone color trend predictive for Spring 2009 . This set is warm and ...

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Spring Color in Vintage Fashions

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcRNQM47OdEPU0YnYGuIrzokZumhyphenhyphenarAZLMSrFGL09Lj3NeYCugDy6ZlVCk3dTFvovukvdTGpTxlI4IaFX-Fyg9CaYH5J7gDbNEtQM9iMS1QHnBPiZSf6ElyLoPi-cQPymeq7h8SfC5T0/s1600-h/Slide6.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323997611718253378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcRNQM47OdEPU0YnYGuIrzokZumhyphenhyphenarAZLMSrFGL09Lj3NeYCugDy6ZlVCk3dTFvovukvdTGpTxlI4IaFX-Fyg9CaYH5J7gDbNEtQM9iMS1QHnBPiZSf6ElyLoPi-cQPymeq7h8SfC5T0/s400/Slide6.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>This is the first post in a series of three showing <a href="http://www.pantone.com/downloads/articles/pdfs/PANTONE-FCR-sp2009.pdf">COLOR TRENDS for Spring/Summer 2009, as presented by Pantone</a>. There are nine colors in the forcast, and we can't help but notice the influence of the 1970's and 1980's fashion colors. Each slide shows our color group with examples that are close if not exact to the color trend prediction. The purpose is to show vintage examples, both fabric and fashion, that contain the color or are a good compliment to wear with that color. <br /><br />The first slide shows a soft lavander that was wildly popular as the 'Halson' years progressed. At the time it was mostly seen in soft Quiana knits, voile tops, and skirts. This tone is great when mixed with denim and upbeat solids that are deeper and stronger in hue. [Lavender: 15-3817]<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxO827nSHLGhCf0MR4AKoa1cJeiMXY9Du_3AAuAR3ooSJFbm-VKL_l4C3ABt9iRPCqc3lDu8QC4NxXXcRIK5lAhRW1QzDcJdrdvveAyWh4ZPKW_HVVZUdpAFNuRxt1ihLpQXKX_uSyIfUB/s1600-h/Slide2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323997452687075618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxO827nSHLGhCf0MR4AKoa1cJeiMXY9Du_3AAuAR3ooSJFbm-VKL_l4C3ABt9iRPCqc3lDu8QC4NxXXcRIK5lAhRW1QzDcJdrdvveAyWh4ZPKW_HVVZUdpAFNuRxt1ihLpQXKX_uSyIfUB/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Bright, deep pink was used extensively in the 1980's. Termed magenta, fuchsia, or hot-pink it saw use in prom, bridal and other formal wear. As a sportswear color, the '84 Olympics went so far as to pair it with a teal blue. Today fuschsia looks vintage. It can be styled successfully as a solid, or used to accent a look. [Fuchsia Red: 18-2328]<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6fYmykFs8QR-RfIMrNqxx5nMWzMAOcGrvbFTg7iS1ZHtKi6gIdaP3E9z8VoXKzaquqtt9RYv7hSkas5Ehftl-axOraPRuOQM0R_zLP4fjlHmwGlTHH7cybSx4bbXLuCR40nyIPbNSIAd/s1600-h/Slide1.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323997321152692066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6fYmykFs8QR-RfIMrNqxx5nMWzMAOcGrvbFTg7iS1ZHtKi6gIdaP3E9z8VoXKzaquqtt9RYv7hSkas5Ehftl-axOraPRuOQM0R_zLP4fjlHmwGlTHH7cybSx4bbXLuCR40nyIPbNSIAd/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>This vivid warm blue is more compelling than other blues we have seen in recent seasons. The color is bright, clear and warm, unlike the violet-toned blues of last winter. This blue presents a cross over from as far back as the 1950's and 1960's, when bright blues were a huge fad in modern design. It re-emerged in the 80's showing up on blouses, in suits and dresses. [Palace Blue: 18-4043]<br /><br />The items in the slides above are all from the Pintucks collection: past, present and future. If you see something you like, just ask, it may be available.

Spring Color in Vintage Fashions

This is the first post in a series of three showing COLOR TRENDS for Spring/Summer 2009, as presented by Pantone . There are nine colors in...

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Vintage for Curvy Girls: Large size in vintage

<a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pintuckstyle__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrxXO40ZDZN2bfc8sY0GQ6sZiIETZ3Ov6iZZvOnxHDZARcH-QqDMdjBrUO5KGRRLrWaGvDzYKNw3u0-3XIPTxmIqh7bJT-LuARUJs3qmpAuX4Mqc7-pg7EMVNaqr3KlLjlZexZZseFize/s1600-h/P3150063.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315868366513717122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrxXO40ZDZN2bfc8sY0GQ6sZiIETZ3Ov6iZZvOnxHDZARcH-QqDMdjBrUO5KGRRLrWaGvDzYKNw3u0-3XIPTxmIqh7bJT-LuARUJs3qmpAuX4Mqc7-pg7EMVNaqr3KlLjlZexZZseFize/s400/P3150063.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a></a><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pintuckstyle__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYqT5Z9_6O808THCcD7KT9YcOPYjfw-jdB5t5C4JG351RKjhIX-JdGCsMVS1MQe6a3cZEyYWR42V-cig5lKdC-l5RYZVd7XFFDn7OX-SQmiYEH7rcYO-5N8QoRzo4D_g-3tiSe01lRzsZ/s1600-h/P3150210.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315867974966463602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYqT5Z9_6O808THCcD7KT9YcOPYjfw-jdB5t5C4JG351RKjhIX-JdGCsMVS1MQe6a3cZEyYWR42V-cig5lKdC-l5RYZVd7XFFDn7OX-SQmiYEH7rcYO-5N8QoRzo4D_g-3tiSe01lRzsZ/s400/P3150210.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />How many times have we heard a size 14 or 16 tell us she loves vintage, but it doesn't come in her size? Too often! What we are out to do is make great vintage available to more people. Sure, we may try to hoard it for ourselves, but we are willing to share, a little bit. (see this dress <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-80s-MINI-Polka-Dot-Rockabilly-PARTY-DRESS-LARGE_W0QQitemZ160321956672QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item160321956672&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262">here</a>)<br />You can't beat the 60's for super cute <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-60s-MINI-Floral-Shift-Stewardess-MOD-DRESS-LARGE_W0QQitemZ160321972540QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item160321972540&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262">shifts</a>, skooter dresses and that mod look. We love them with colored legs, boots and big jewelry.<br /><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pintuckstyle__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThTt2d2O3tKCvWYjRC1ffn6KIE_YxWLB1hlVASn2UbSt3xA1RC8E4NriADicdve22OnHlEfmSHWRG4th7DyWDHT15o9pUVln75HFXQiq-HX2AAOR8BQMU1l16DgAhzcI6Sh-_31i3TgFa/s1600-h/P3150240.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315867629690396226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThTt2d2O3tKCvWYjRC1ffn6KIE_YxWLB1hlVASn2UbSt3xA1RC8E4NriADicdve22OnHlEfmSHWRG4th7DyWDHT15o9pUVln75HFXQiq-HX2AAOR8BQMU1l16DgAhzcI6Sh-_31i3TgFa/s400/P3150240.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a></a><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pintuckstyle__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf9ylQNzLsx91ZuuRVe7akEB2t_37K3486ZMF72gP4KSOrd4P450_6WX0j0sZ5DlwC4SK4fMxoD-2RC81lmGVE-dMhUlbI95j4Q0bLA2ugWHOoa39k2QwiMRXUpmLlAt6PNOcLCo6E0HT/s1600-h/P3150224.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315867314931904002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf9ylQNzLsx91ZuuRVe7akEB2t_37K3486ZMF72gP4KSOrd4P450_6WX0j0sZ5DlwC4SK4fMxoD-2RC81lmGVE-dMhUlbI95j4Q0bLA2ugWHOoa39k2QwiMRXUpmLlAt6PNOcLCo6E0HT/s400/P3150224.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shifts and chemise styles have such a great fit too. Most are 'A' line for a slim fit and flare silhouette. When it comes to belting, a <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160321971332&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123">secretary dress </a>from the late 70's and 80's is fun. Change out the matching belt it comes with, for something bright and contrasting. <br />What you see <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-60s-MINI-MOD-STEWARDESS-GoGo-Dress-LARGE_W0QQitemZ160321961138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item160321961138&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50">here</a> are contenders in this week's Ebay auction. If you love it, you better go get it! <br />If you missed this batch, stay in touch, as we have MORE to list in the near future on both <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pintuckstyle__W0QQ_armrsZ1">Ebay</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531">Etsy</a>.<br /><br><br /><br>

Vintage for Curvy Girls: Large size in vintage

How many times have we heard a size 14 or 16 tell us she loves vintage, but it doesn't come in her size? Too often! What we are out to...

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