Valentine's Day Colors - Pink and Red

With Valentine's Day right around the corner on February 14th, 2012, the members of the Reflections of Vintage sellers network have the perfect vintage pink and red pieces for your consideration.

Please visit our shops to see more beautiful vintage clothes and accessories!

Catseye Vintage has a stunning red lace dress, a gorgeous angora blend pink cardigan, and a wonderful pink rayon brocade wrap robe:

Vintage 50s Red Lace Dress Red Embellished with Faux Pearls and Rhinestones, Size S to M from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 50s Hand Beaded Pink Angora Blend Cardigan Sweater with Embroidered Cutwork, Size S to M from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 40s Pink Brocade Wrap Robe Dressing Gown 1940s - Made in Japan, Size M to L from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Alley Cats Vintage on Ruby Lane has many wonderful pieces of clothing available, including a lovely pink and white appliqued evening gown, an exquisite hand beaded red silk flapper dress, and an amazing red plaid hat:

Vintage Prom Dress 1960s 60s Pink and White Linen with Floral Applique Sz 11 B36 W26 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage 1920s Flapper Dress Red Silk Chiffon Beaded B38 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage 1950s Red Plaid Taffeta Hat with Cuffed Profile from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

My Vintage Cocktail has wonderful red and pink items in her Etsy shop, including this bombshell red velvet dress, a red satin evening bag, and a lovely pink rayon crepe dress:

Vintage 50s 60s RED Velvet Cocktail Sheath Wiggle Dress, Sm to Med from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Vintage Valentine RED Satin Envelope Clutch Purse Bag with Extras, by Mel Ton from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Vintage 80s 40s Peachy Pink Rayon Crepe Bias Cut Evening or Party Dress, Flyaway Panels, Small from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Vintage Shoes & Bags for Everyday Wear!

Lots of folks think "special occasion" when they think about wearing vintage--party dresses and beaded bags or clutches to go with them, opera coats, Kentucky Derby hats, vintage wedding gowns, Springolators for Viva Las Vegas, and so on. But working vintage into your everyday wardrobe is a breeze with bags and shoes. I literally never go out of the house without a vintage shoulder bag--they're all I carry for day use, especially since the last contemporary bag I bought (leather and retailing at over $100) looked like a drowned rat six months after I got it. It makes economic sense, too. You can buy two or three, maybe more, vintage Coach bags, for example, for the price of one new one. Or, probably eight to 10 off-brand, but very high-quality, bags for the price of almost any new designer piece.

Oh, and don't get me started on shoes.... For what gals pay today for a pair of good faux leather shoes, you can get a great pair of real leather, comfortable shoes in sizes that really fit your feet! None of this "you can only get Narrow, Medium, or Wide in one shoe" business. You have medium-width feet but narrow heels, like me? Then buy a vintage pair of shoes in a "B" foot with an "A" heel, or an "A" foot and an "AA" heel. I have to put heel pads in almost every pair of shoes I buy new, but when I get the right size in a vintage shoe, it fits like the proverbial glove.

From the classic Kelly bag to cute wicker bags, and from a 1950s' pair of heels to 60s' chunky-heeled pumps, you can find find vintage styles perfect for accenting suits, dresses, skirts, and slacks and for wearing every day. Vintage is not just for special occasions!

Here are some selections from the sellers here at Vintage Reflections!


From Alley Cats Vintage:

An all-purpose, always-in-style Vintage Handbag Floral Needlepoint by Empress, Large Size Purse




Perfect for the office are these Vintage Shoes 1960s 60s Dark Brown Alligator Heels by Fiancees Sz 8AA




And, these are just the thing to keep your vintage shoes dry: Vintage Smoke Rubber Overshoes Plyron High Heel Galoshes Sz 6




Catseye Vintage has these listed:

This sweet bag is at home anywhere, from the casual to the formal: 1910 Victorian Handbag Purse Hand Crocheted Bridal Drawstring Top Off White with 3-d Pom Poms




This is perfect for those work-to-dinner days: Vintage 60s Woven Metal Box Handbag Purse 1960s VLV Bridal Evening Gold Tone Made in Hong Kong




This Vintage 60s Wicker Box Purse Handbag VLV 1960s Picture Window Purse Horse and Carriage Designer Simon does double duty for fun and for work or school.




Vintage Baubles Too is currently offering these:

Super-comfy and cute Vintage 60s Mod Suede Shoes Pumps Chunky Heel Size 6 1/2, 6.5




This sturdy, stylish everyday bag: Vintage 50s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag Purse Kelly Bag Duchess




And this bag that's perfect for work or play, especially for a "ladies-who-lunch" outing: Vintage 50s 60s Tapestry & Patent Vinyl Kelly Bag Purse Handbag, Vegan




Be sure to visit our shops for more "very wearable" vintage!

Welcome to 2012!!!!!

Let's start our New Year out with the most mysterious of colors....black.  For decades black has been the leading fashion color, right for any occasion except weddings and I see that is changing.  Standout brides have actually used black for their attendants for something different.  We, the Vintage Reflections Group want to present our chosen items crafted from that most mysterious and glamorous color black. 

Catseye Vintage is still running that sale in her Etsy store. She has these lovely party gowns to offer.

Vintage 80s Dress 1980s Strapless Cocktail Party Sun Dress in Black Full Skirt by Joseph Magnin Size S to M

Vintage 40s Dress 1940s Swing Cocktail World War 2 Era Black Rayon Crepe Embellished with Rhinestones Size S to M

Vintage 80s Strapless One Shoulder Evening Gown Dress Black Chantilly Lace with Bow by Karen Okada Climax Size XS to S

My Vintage Cocktail on Etsy has these items for sale in her Etsy store.

Vintage Patent Leather Stiletto Spike Heels, Unworn NOS, Sz 6 1/2, 7

Vintage 50s Black Eyelash Straw Cuffed Cap Hat w/ Large Flowers, Approx Sz 22

Vintage 50s Designer Larry Aldrich Rayon Crepe Cocktail Party Dress, Sz XS, Sm

Alley Cats Vintage on Ruby Lane has these selections to present.

Vintage Coat 1950s 50s Black Silk and Velvet Hal Mar Swing Clutch B40

Vintage 1950s 50s Hat Black Wool Button Close Crown Style

Vintage 1960s 60s Jacket Waist Style Double Breasted with Mink Collar B36

Wishing All Our Viewers a Very Happy and Successful New Year.......

Vintage Nightgowns and Robes for January

January is the perfect time for new nightgowns and robes, and the members of the Reflections of Vintage sellers network have the perfect vintage pieces for your consideration.

Please visit our shops to see more beautiful vintage clothes and accessories!

Catseye Vintage, who is having shopwide 30% off Moving Sale, has a stunning 40s scenic print robe with kimono sleeves and two wonderful 30s bias cut nightgowns:

Vintage 30s Bias Cut Rayon Satin Nightgown Size S to M from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 40s Wrap Robe Dressing Gown with Kimono Sleeves - Made in Japan - Size S - M - L from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 30s Bias Cut Rayon Satin Nightgown in Peach with Aqua Blue Chiffon Trim Size M to L from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Alley Cats Vintage on Ruby Lane has many wonderful pieces of lingerie available, including this exquisite white lace dressing gown robe, a lovely chiffon nightgown and a feminine lace peignoir set:

Vintage 60s Robe White Lace Dressing Gown by Lounge Craft NWT Sz L B42 W46 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Nightgown Erica-Loren Negligee B40 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage 80s Nightgown and Robe Blue Sheer Lace Peignoir Set by Val Mode Sz M B38 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage Baubles has two beautiful Vanity Fair full sweep nightgowns on her website and a stunning chiffon peignoir set in her Etsy Shop:

Vintage Vanity Fair Peach Nylon Nightgown, Embroidered Double-Chiffon Bodice, Sz 36 from VINTAGE BAUBLES

Vintage Vanity Fair Peach-Pink Long Nightgown, 100" Sweep! Sz Small from VINTAGE BAUBLES

Vintage Shortie Bubblegum Pink Peignoir Negligee Set, Chiffon, Med Lg from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Celebrate New Year's Eve in (Vintage) Style!

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 or the most elegant restaurants in town. Ladies in evening gowns and their finest jewelry, men in formal suits or tuxedos, an orchestra to which to dance....

I remember my mom and her friends breaking out their fancy stoles or wraps, beaded and sequined clutch bags, and dressiest heels. My sister and I were in awe of how lovely they looked and how their dresses "swished" as they danced out the door on their way out for the night. And, when we were older, we would get dressed up and go out as well. Although the "age of casual" was approaching even then, we women would wear cocktail dresses or casual long dresses, and the men would wear sports jackets with ties. Dinner and dancing were still standard entertainment, then we would do the rounds of the house parties, at which you almost never would find anyone wearing jeans. Can you imagine that!

Alas, those indeed were the days.... However, there are still parties and dinners to attend on New Year's Eve, and you don't have to go casual as most everyone these days does. Break out a vintage dress or gown, carry a dressy vintage bag, or wear some stunning vintage jewelry--be as bold or as subtle as you wish. No matter whether you dress in vintage or accessorize with it, you'll feel great and look great--and we're sure you'll get lots of compliments and admiring looks!

We at Vintage Reflections wish you a Happy New Year, and may have some goodies in our shops to help you ring it in!

From Alley Cats Vintage:

Vintage 1960s 60s Party Dress Bright Red Chiffon Strapless Cocktail Formal by Lilli Diamond B 38-40



Vintage Formal Gown1960s 60s Black Satin with Jeweled Bodice Party Evening Dress by Pab B33 W24



Vintage 1980s 80s Black Beaded Drop Waist Party Dress by AfterDark Sz 12




At My Vintage Cocktail:

SALE Vintage 50s 1950s Strapless Full Skirt RED Evening Gown, XS / Small



SALE Vintage Crystal Necklace & Dangle Earrings in Original Box, Wedding, Party, Holiday Jewelry



Vintage 80s Designer Ruched & Draped Party, Cocktail, Disco Jersey Dress, Med Lg 10 12




And from Catseye Vintage:

Vintage 80s Strapless One Shoulder Evening Gown Dress Black Chantilly Lace with Bow by Karen Okada Climax Size XS to S



Vintage 60s Woven Metal Handbag 1960s Purse Bridal Evening Gold Tone



Vintage 80s Dress 1980s Cocktail Party Hand Beaded Black Silk Chiffon DEADSTOCK Size XS to S

Happy Holidays to All....


The Vintage Reflections group would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday time no matter how you celebrate.  As a group we would like to present our Favorite Things.  Below is the best of our Vintage Reflections.

Starting with Catseye Vintage who is currently running a huge sale on her wonderful Etsy store.  

Vintage Lilli Ann Black Cashmere Coat 1950s Swing Clutch with Stripe Silk Lining Size M to L

Vintage 50s Cashmere Pullover Sweater 1950s Hadley with Collar and Tiny Buttons Mustard Chartreuse Yellow Size M to L

Vintage 20s Flapper Dress 1920s Drop Waist Floral Silk Chiffon and Lace Size S

Next up is Vintage Baubles Too on ArtFire

Vintage Hand Carved Scenic Shell Cameo, Gold Filled Sterling

Vintage 40s 1940s Feathered Burgundy Profile Hat Cap, Sz 22

Vintage 50s Heathered Teal Wiggle Dress w/ Pencil Skirt, Small Sm

Alley Cats Vintage has chosen these lingerie items from her Ruby Lane Store

Vintage 1950s 50s Nightgown Pale Blue Sheer Nylon Van Raalte Negligee Sz 34

Vintage 1940s 40s Bias Cut Silk Nightgown Mint Green with Beige Lace by Colony Club B38 W27

Vintage 1960s 60s Robe White Lace Dressing Gown by Lounge Craft NWT Sz L B42 W46