New at Couture Allure - Little Black Vintage Party Dresses

It's been a week of little black dresses at Couture Allure!  If you've got a party to go to, we have your dress!  Be sure to check our What's New Page for all the latest listings.1950s dress and jacket with pink tulle ruffles.1990s Oscar de la Renta lace dress1950s silk dress with back floating drapes1950s Jerry Parnis beaded cotton dress1970s Adolfo beaded knit gown ...

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Reflections of Vintage - Sweater Girl

Now that Autumn is officially here, it won't be long before it's time to wear warm and cozy sweater knits.The members of the Reflections of Vintage seller's network have the perfect sweaters - pullover sweaters, cardigan sweaters, a fabulous hat, a cute skirt and sweater set and and a fabulous knit dress for your consideration.Please visit our shops to see more beautiful vintage clothes and accessories!Catseye Vintage has been busy listing several...

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The Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!

Want to win a $50.00 Couture Allure Gift Certificate?  Announcing the Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!!!!! What are you dressing up as for Halloween?  If you are incorporating actual vintage clothing or just dressing up as someone from another era, we want to see your costume!  Send me a photo of you in your Halloween costume and I'll post it here on the Couture Allure blog and Facebook fan page for all to enjoy. ...

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - POSH GIRL VINTAGE

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - POSHGIRLVINTAGE.comWe'd like to introduce you to Emma. She's the new manager here at Posh Girl Vintage.She started out as the talent behind Posh Girls new web site makeover heading up all the art work as well as the website coding and shopping improvements. She has since decided to take over running Posh Girl after falling in love with vintage fashion and of course our great collection we have here. Brigitte had to step down due to health issues so Emma was the perfect fit. So much love and passion for well made vintage clothing...

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FREE SHIPPING & NEW VINTAGE CLOTHING!

FREE SHIPPING SALE!FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $99.00Enter code: FREESHIP in the discount coupon box at checkoutSale ends NOV. 8th 2011USA orders only - Foreign orders get a discount!See What's New page for deta...

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Wonderful Winter (and Summer!) Wool

After a summer hiatus, the "Fabric Junkie" at ROV is back, tackling a timely subject--wool. As in the past, we're looking at both fiber and weave. Last time we mentioned how one weave (jacquard) can be made in a variety of fibers. This time we'll look at how one fiber can be made in a variety of weaves.Everyone knows wool, right? But does everyone realize the amazing variety of wools and weaves there are out there? Like silk, wool is incredibly...

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New at Couture Allure - A Little Bit of Everything

New this week at Couture Allure?  A bit of everything from a Christian Dior suit to fabulous silk scarves.  Be sure to check our What's New pages frequently to see all the latest listings!1960s Christian Dior silk suit1960s Bernetti beaded dress1960s Bergdorf Goodman mink coat1950s cashmere sweater with fox fur collar1950s jacquard full skirt dress1960s Valentina silk sc...

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New Items Now Available from SLV!

It's been a blustery, rainy week. Just the type of October weather that is expected. Hoping everyone has a great weekend despite the weather whatever that may be!New items now available from SLV - Some Like it Vintage.com Mario Serrani cropped bolero green jacketRetro pink lace and taffeta prom dress1950s cream satin strapless rhinestone studded cocktail dressRetro 60s copper lamé dressVintage brushed cotton brocade rose cocktail dr...

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Every once in a great while I find something I love in a most unusual place. Such is the case with this fabulous gown by Luis Estevez for the Eva Gabor Look line. Vintage 1970s Eva Gabor Look by Estevez Black Gown Size 12 B30 W26 H44 Keep checking back for more fabulous vintage fashion at Born Too Late Vintage!...

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Wallflower Vintage Presents: 40 some Years Later

We have stacks of old magazines tripping me up between racks of vintage garments - and sometimes I actually get around to reading them. Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon the October 1967 issue of Ladies' Home Journal - and this article. A Miss Kay Bunker asks the LHJ editors how to pack and serve a divine home-cooked meal for a housebound friend. The editors wasted no time finding a deserving shut-in to pamper with Miss Bunker's...

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SHOWstudio: Suzy Menkes, In Fashion

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Wallflower Vintage Presents: Jean Patchett

Iconic Vogue Model Jean Patchett. You may not know her by name, but Jean was (in my mind) the first real super model. In fact, the October 1950 issue of Vogue featured Jean on almost every page of the feature section. In this particular issue she had five full page illustrations, four partial page illustrations and four advertisements! If you want to know more about Jean Patchett, please go to this amazing website lovingly put together by her...

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