Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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


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

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


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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


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


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


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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


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



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


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Friday, December 23, 2011

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

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

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

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At
My Vintage Cocktail:

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Friday, December 16, 2011

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

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Vintage 50s Cashmere Pullover Sweater 1950s Hadley with Collar and Tiny Buttons Mustard Chartreuse Yellow Size M to L
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Vintage 20s Flapper Dress 1920s Drop Waist Floral Silk Chiffon and Lace Size S

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Next up is Vintage Baubles Too on ArtFire

Vintage Hand Carved Scenic Shell Cameo, Gold Filled Sterling

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

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

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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

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

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

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Red and Green for the Holidays



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, a wonderful 40s cranberry red rayon dress, and a 50s green and black striped taffeta shirtdress:

Vintage 50s Strapless Cocktail Party Dress Full Skirt Wedding Chartreuse Green Tulle and Velvet Size xxs to xs from CATSEYE VINTAGE


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Vintage 40s Dress Swing Cocktail World War 2 Era in Cranberry Red with Hand Beaded Ribbon Size M to L from CATSEYE VINTAGE

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Vintage 50s Shirtdress Circle Skirt in Green and Black Stripes Taffeta Size M to L from CATSEYE VINTAGE


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Alley Cats Vintage on Ruby Lane has a lovely celery green party dress, a wonderful embroidered black on red pillbox hat and a stunning red wool hat:


Vintage Hat Red Wool from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE


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Vintage Dress 1950s 50s Celery Green Satin Party Formal Cocktail B34 W26 H35 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE


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Vintage 60s Hat Red with Black Embroidery Pillbox by Amy from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE


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My Vintage Cocktail has a wonderful Art Deco Little Nemo red rhinestone brooch, an exquisite green silk shirtdress, and a stunning green beads two tier bib necklace:

Vintage 30s Art Deco Little Nemo Filigree Pot Metal, RED Rhinestone & Enamel Flowers Brooch from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL


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Vintage 50s Full Skirt Shirtwaist Party or Day Silk Dress, Med Lg from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL


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Vintage Chunky Bead Statement Choker Necklace, Christmas Green, Mad Men, 50s 60s from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL


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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Gift Ideas for the Vintage Aficionado on Your List!

Buying "used" items for people as holiday gifts? Some would think that uncouth, uncool, weird, or "cheap." But, as we vinties know, it's anything but! For anyone who collects vintage "stuff," of any sort, finding a sought-after or long-admired treasure in a Christmas stocking or under the tree is definitely a treat! Especially if it's something one would never buy for oneself. I'm sure we've all been there, done that--lusted after a vintage dress, a bag, piece of jewelry, a Limoges plate, Hull vase, Fenton basket, etc. But we always say, "Oh, I just couldn't buy that for myself," or, "If I have any money left over after buying everyone else's gift, maybe I'll get that (whatever) I've been eyeing." It's not even usually the expense, for many of these items can be found inexpensively, that stops us, it's that we "don't need" it, so we don't get it. Let's change that this year!

So, this year, buy that special friend that something special. Or, buy that something you've always wanted for yourself! Go ahead, you deserve it! We here at Vintage Reflections can help you find just the right vintage piece--come and take a look....


My Vintage Cocktail has these pretties:

Vintage compacts are so collectible, and this is
very hard to find:
Vintage 50s Coty Compact, Perfume, Lipstick in Purse Vanity Case, RARE

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This Vintage Sterling Silver Bracelet, Scarab Design, 50s 60s, Periwinkle Glass, 7 1/2" is the perfect stocking stuffer!

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The lady who collects vintage novelty handbags will enjoy our Vintage 50s K & G Charlet Novelty Bird Purse Handbag, Parrot, Flamingo, with Rhinestones

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Alley Cats Vintage offers this fabulous Vintage Mings Honolulu Ivory Set Tree Fern Brooch & Earrings

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Women love cameos, and this one is a great one to give as a gift: Vintage Shell Cameo Pendant En Habille 14K

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Someone (maybe you!) will be "pretty in pink" with these Vintage 1980s Richelieu Imitation Baroque Pink Pearl Double Strand Beads NWT Chunky

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And from Catseye Vintage:

This lovely Vintage 60s Woven Gold Tone Metal Handbag, 1960s Purse, Bridal Evening
is perfect for the holiday season!

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Tobacciana collectors will love this Vintage 30s Match Safe 1930s Nickel Silver with Watch Chain signed EAM Elgin American Manufacturing Company

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And give this set
before Christmas or New Year's, as what vintage jewelry-loving lady wouldn't want to wear it during the holiday season?

Vintage 50s Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure Signed Monet Modernist Gold Tone Brushed Metal Set

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