Clayton H. Parkinson 1889 - 1973 Sarah Ann Hill 1892 - 1971 ...
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
We of vintage age remember the days when our parents, and then, later, we ourselves, would go out on the town for New Year's Eve. That meant getting "dressed to the nines" and going out for dinner and a party afterwards. Even the most casual of restaurant dinners or a typical house party called for dressing up. Short dresses, maxi skirts, or evening slacks were standard fare for those events. And then there were the formal galas, held at fancy ballrooms...
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Vintage Seekers' Fine Jewellery section has this week welcomed some new additions in the form of stunning vintage engagement rings. A vintage ring given as an engagement ring has a meaning and stock behind it far deeper than simply a beautiful piece of jewellery. Rich in history and romance, one can imagine the couples from times past who exchanged the rings before you; their love stories and the secrets behind it. Testament to the enduring nature...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The record-breaking $115 million realized for Elizabeth Taylor's famous jewels didn't come as much as a surprise as the prices realized for her clothing. All of the 67 lots sold, most beating their high estimates and raising $2.6 million for Taylor's AIDS foundation (10 times the estimated total.)The priciest item was a 1968 Christian Dior gown of beaded silver brocade with a matching purse. It had an estimate of $6,000 but fetched a whopping...
With the party season in full swing and New Year's Eve just around the corner, why not browse Vintage Seekers' extensive collection of vintage party frocks for the ultimate festive attire. Whether you're in the market for a cocktail dress or an evening gown; something from the modest styles of the 1930s or the ostentatious prints of the 1960s, the Vintage Seekers' fashion section boasts the best of 20th century style. Here are a few picks to whet...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Imagine twinkling incandescent lights heating up the real tree overloaded with a thick dusting of silver tinsel; the faint stale scent of cigarettes and whiskey sours in the air. The still, silent, expectant darkness only seen in the dark hours before Christmas morning. The first scout is sent out in a practiced army crawl - past mom and dad's room - not breathing; heartbeat so loud they're sure to wake up. Success! Through the kitchen to...
Vintage Seekers currently has on sale an original piece of movie memorabilia from the 1954 motion picture Sabrina - A costume sketch for its leading lady Audrey Hepburn by the prolific costume designer Edith Head. Sabrina is the classic tale of a working class ugly-duckling transformed into sophisticated swan, ultimately winning the man of her dreams. This watercolour sketch onto paper has Hepburn donning a stunning black ballroom gown with full...
Friday, December 16, 2011
An unusually mild December so far, but I'm already thinking of a tropical holiday!Have a great weekend everyone!New items now available at Some Like it Vintage.1950s Ruched Peach Nylon Dress1960s Cranberry & Gold Satin Brocade PurseVintage Celine of Paris Black Suede SandalsEduardo Calucag Silk Gradient Dr...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Bucilla advertisement from Modern Priscilla Magazine, February 1925Christmas Bucilla ad from 1967 McCalls. The Bucilla company was founded in 1867 by Bernhard Ullman. Originally engaged in selling fine yarns; the company expanded their inventory to provide ladies with knitting, embroidery and needlepoint kits, books and instructional material. They exist today under the Plaid Enterprises umbrella. You can still find wonderful vintage kits and...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
My vintage Holy Grail is not lingerie but if I were to ever find something this special I think I would faint.ebay listing for Vanity Fair gold setHow lucky we were in those days that someone could slip into such luxuries. Wear 24 carat gold against the skin without stepping foot in a jewelry store.So sexy!From the seller's description it feels as soft as it looks. Im hoping the seller does really well with the listing, it is a true treasure. At...
Monday, December 12, 2011
Thinking about what to wear for the upcoming Holiday season? We love green or red which are so representative of the Holidays.The members of the Vintage Reflections sellers network have the perfect vintage items in green or red for your consideration.Please visit our shops to see more beautiful vintage clothes and accessories!Catseye Vintage, who is having shopwide 25% off Holiday sale, has a gorgeous green velvet and tulle strapless party dress,...
Have you heard?? Every issue, every page of Vogue from 1892 to today are available online! I was so excited - I rushed over to the web page to see. Then: The cold hard chop. $1,575.00 for a ONE YEAR subscription. One year ONLINE subscription. Sure, you can print out anything you want, read all the advertisements etc., etc. But how does the average small business justify that kind of purchase? Sigh. I can't. So, resourceful as I am I...
Friday, December 9, 2011
Now for something a little different:Hoochie Koochie, Double Whammy, The Buck Stops Here, You Sound Like a Broken Record, You Are Skaing on Thin Ice.....Do you say any of these in your daily speech? If you do you are at least my age. I am especially fond of the broken record one...kids today don't even know what that is. Doesn't quite sound the same when you say 'You sound like a broken MP3' does it?Anyway, with the holidays fast approaching, here...
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