Summer PRINTS on Vintage Dresses

<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS23LLVIG_YUu_erSt1M6KcSyd8gy_KYAn47Jdu2fK8UeO4VGl_JYN-g4RXTF4BNCB_n9uZhd9Cfercv7r9_loqLtlMWS-pR09B9EuXK5fE1SPNd-ODhjsGqFM3dxf_OnXrj-ivIyqlTsd/s1600-h/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350320708460132146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS23LLVIG_YUu_erSt1M6KcSyd8gy_KYAn47Jdu2fK8UeO4VGl_JYN-g4RXTF4BNCB_n9uZhd9Cfercv7r9_loqLtlMWS-pR09B9EuXK5fE1SPNd-ODhjsGqFM3dxf_OnXrj-ivIyqlTsd/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 331px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></a><br />One of the best parts about summer are the dresses. After a winter of jeans, having a chance to change styles in a big way is so much fun. In this post we showcase several of our latest vintage dresses that are right on trend for Summmer 2009.<br /><br />Our first 2 dresses from the 1970's show wonderful prints like those now appearing on nearly every dress rack in town. Ours are soft, fluttery and perfect for a hot evening or sunny afternoon. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26787636">white dress with a floral print</a> has a rare matching over blouse to complete the outfit--a vintage look we adore! The dramatic goddess neckline in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15201994">blue floral</a> is so gorgeous. We can see these at an evening concert in the park or dinner at a small bistro.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0KD6TlGGKb9nBAUz93AwCr2vVKW7IiL0FMVnr2y1QclLjh5CfWBsQ8Za0_xNFpsRzUYb1QPg003Ke5JeBmv1vR51V_TtCVxaXFdw0-11E6k7IlbzMTLfc2aITcy5nJdsfx82UqN9FubJ/s1600-h/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350320586100096258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0KD6TlGGKb9nBAUz93AwCr2vVKW7IiL0FMVnr2y1QclLjh5CfWBsQ8Za0_xNFpsRzUYb1QPg003Ke5JeBmv1vR51V_TtCVxaXFdw0-11E6k7IlbzMTLfc2aITcy5nJdsfx82UqN9FubJ/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531"></a></a><br />Our next set 3 dresses from the 1970's and 80's have cute stripes that are so popular now. These showcase only a few of the larger group that we couldn't fit on the page! Whether you prefer a great <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26514978">chevron pattern</a> in the skirt, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=26514013">diagonals in the bodice</a>, or the luxury of a soft crepe with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26788822">matching scarf</a>, you will find stripes this year come in ice cream colors, ready for sun and beachy fun.<br /><br />Don't miss wearing a super cute dress this summer!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531"></a>

Summer PRINTS on Vintage Dresses

One of the best parts about summer are the dresses. After a winter of jeans, having a chance to change styles in a big way is so much fun. ...

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Forties Fashion: from Siren Suits to the New Look

<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>BOOK REVIEW: Forties Fashion by Jonathan Walford<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-MLljGP9OYWfHN0uz_d3MRF67RkoZHaBRsEFC-XGVaI8c3Ltcd2u4xN2KcDSgu1W40VdlJZxUK5HuMLdbJaZgmdvprA06jvHOnx21TC2SIUkUGjAqE12CF0gCz12-RR4n2MVPookQXdH/s1600-h/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347383674959425378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-MLljGP9OYWfHN0uz_d3MRF67RkoZHaBRsEFC-XGVaI8c3Ltcd2u4xN2KcDSgu1W40VdlJZxUK5HuMLdbJaZgmdvprA06jvHOnx21TC2SIUkUGjAqE12CF0gCz12-RR4n2MVPookQXdH/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />"Forties Fashion" is a comprehensive look at woman's fashion trends during the 1940's in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. More than just a fashion picture book, the content covers the era, with well chosen images from popular media.<br /><br />There are many actual garments shown carefully displayed on white figures. This choice brings a sense of validity to the work, setting it aside from other recent texts where historical fashions are displayed on living models with a great degree of inaccuracy and amateur styling. Garments here are shown with accessories to give a better silhouette of the period.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2X4YuzZ-PZU1gRejGJaEg7Bzizitu-qx8Tr9OSgHMZ0Nu77TTf-tXMLWxA-jdySbHBCY871uwiY0E68_v3NuNLk69oH2tbWbtmPl74KOqm-W0uDWJGLzCp7zDf4eUG2dReHazRLjXNlzc/s1600-h/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347383802754947234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2X4YuzZ-PZU1gRejGJaEg7Bzizitu-qx8Tr9OSgHMZ0Nu77TTf-tXMLWxA-jdySbHBCY871uwiY0E68_v3NuNLk69oH2tbWbtmPl74KOqm-W0uDWJGLzCp7zDf4eUG2dReHazRLjXNlzc/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/AVvXsEic97Wo_erJD_PoVoqWL9jVKU-HpJgSSFa8EY8GloDMQkMWfU4jxdM0dmMe9bniVZL4QUfdGBceXA-Z-Ze5kWQyXiq62LLl53WRcPSAT2AkTxMF-f7q8ELcN4ZWCqEOhBDFfVl6U7KZIwZg/s1600-h/Slide3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347384006518055922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic97Wo_erJD_PoVoqWL9jVKU-HpJgSSFa8EY8GloDMQkMWfU4jxdM0dmMe9bniVZL4QUfdGBceXA-Z-Ze5kWQyXiq62LLl53WRcPSAT2AkTxMF-f7q8ELcN4ZWCqEOhBDFfVl6U7KZIwZg/s400/Slide3.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Most important is the wide scope of apparel shown and discussed, making this a necessary part of any costumer, vintage collector or fashion student's library. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Forties Fashion: from Siren Suits to the New Look</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: Jonathan Walford</span><br /><br />2008, by Thames & Hudson<br />250 illustrations, 196 in color<br />208 pages, with Bibliography, Index

Forties Fashion: from Siren Suits to the New Look

BOOK REVIEW: Forties Fashion by Jonathan Walford "Forties Fashion" is a comprehensive look at woman's fashion trends during th...

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Viva La Moda: Bridal Styles in VINTAGE!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQbUTqhaITQJKdl77Y1y72WJpdG1pts0aZLeXD1OgnQSgLlusQQLegMHGSZWZn4sekw12FOtrQwMhDgkAitYklcl8FzFPqnqGHiNJvR-ZWR1r3EpbShhVA7icrYksT8nJdcRufktsA89k/s1600-h/vivalasvegas.dress+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345402258149429186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQbUTqhaITQJKdl77Y1y72WJpdG1pts0aZLeXD1OgnQSgLlusQQLegMHGSZWZn4sekw12FOtrQwMhDgkAitYklcl8FzFPqnqGHiNJvR-ZWR1r3EpbShhVA7icrYksT8nJdcRufktsA89k/s400/vivalasvegas.dress+collage.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" /></a><br />We LOVE the latest issue of Viva La Moda--which is fast becoming the best new fashion mag out this month.<a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"></a><br /><a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQhyphenhyphenicsM6Hs2tY7a8x7M6qQsOEW0obCfNgHBXtgV3ih8-lZIJOa708Oc2AF8lU-tzRBYDpQL_CPI-QCTE02YZK9nDWEM_uyzIWxf9hWtHMXfxxsKgV5msOSvr_wQBA6Gha1EQHkc0JOYF/s1600-h/VivalaModa,May.09cover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345405604351633634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQhyphenhyphenicsM6Hs2tY7a8x7M6qQsOEW0obCfNgHBXtgV3ih8-lZIJOa708Oc2AF8lU-tzRBYDpQL_CPI-QCTE02YZK9nDWEM_uyzIWxf9hWtHMXfxxsKgV5msOSvr_wQBA6Gha1EQHkc0JOYF/s400/VivalaModa,May.09cover.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 251px;" /></a></a>The current issue features both original fashions, along with vintage styles. My article, "VEGAS WEDDING" has a fun selection of vintage dresses perfect for any type of Las Vegas you want to plan (or any fun wedding in your own home town). This article starts on page 23, so go there to find it and more details about where to find the super cute dresses in the pix above! <br /><br />(click on the LOGO below, or try: http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc)<a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"></a><a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"></a><br /><a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc" target="_blank"><img alt="VivaLaModa magazine" height="150" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3325893091_b3441fe07f_o.jpg" width="150" /></a>

Viva La Moda: Bridal Styles in VINTAGE!

We LOVE the latest issue of Viva La Moda--which is fast becoming the best new fashion mag out this month. The current issue features both or...

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