Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Vintage Movie Time at Reflections

Recently I had the pleasure of seeing Alfred Hitchock's Rear Window and what a treat it was! Grace Kelly wearing the designs of Edith Head is one of the best displays of 1950's fashions you can find. From a frothy negligee to evening cocktail wear and back to her daily work suits is nothing short of major vintage eye candy. If you love vintage (and I do) and haven't seen this movie then make a point to rent it. You won't be sorry.

Together we have chosen items from our shops that most resemble fashions from Rear Window.

The first three are from Catseye Vintage on Etsy......

Vintage 50s Strapless Cocktail Party Dress 1950s VLV Full Skirt Wedding Prom Chartreuse Green Tulle Velvet xxs to xs - ON SALE

Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace Hand Strung Tied Knotted Iridescent Luster 6.35MM - 57 Saltwater Pearls - 22" - Silver Clasp

Vintage 50s 60s Woven Metal Box Handbag Purse 1960s VLV Bridal Evening Gold Tone Made in Hong Kong - ON SALE

These selections can be found at My Vintage Cocktail on Etsy.....

ON SALE Vintage 50s Hornback Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag Purse by Duchess

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

ON SALE Vintage 50s 60s Cardigan Jacket & Pencil Skirt Suit, Unworn Deadstock, XS Small

Finally Alley Cats Vintage has chosen 3 items from her new site..

Vintage 1950s 50s Hat Black Velvet Pillbox with Huge Rhinestone Brooch and Netting by Norman Durand

Vintage Purse Black Leather Kelly Handbag with Lock and Key

Vintage Formal Gown 1960s 60s Black Satin with Jeweled Bodice Party Evening Dress by Pab B33 W24

Please visit our individual shops

Catseye Vintage
My Vintage Cocktail
Alley Cats Vintage

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Reflections of Vintage - The 70s - Decade of Change

This week we're focusing on clothing and accessories from the 70s, an era of change that started with hippie bohemian, changing to polyester dresses and pantsuits in the mid-70s and ending with the disco era fashions.

The members of the Reflections of Vintage sellers network have the perfect vintage 70s pieces for your consideration.

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

Catseye Vintage, has the perfect oversized necklace, a great novelty border print caftan, and a lovely hand crocheted cardigan sweater listed in her Etsy shop:

Vintage 70s Brass Pendant Necklace Modernist Chunky Oversized Unsigned Beauty from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress Purple and White Novelty Border Print from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 70s Hand Crocheted Lace Cardigan Sweater Jacket in Ecru from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Alley Cats Vintage on Ruby Lane has a wonderful corset maxi dress, and two lovely day dresses:

Vintage 70s Maxi Corset Dress Black and Paisley by Gay Gibson B36 W25 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage 70s Dress Crystal Pleated Teal Leslie Fay B40 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

Vintage 70s Dress Muted Red Daisy Sheath B38 from ALLEY CATS VINTAGE

My Vintage Cocktail has several wonderful 70s items in her Etsy Shop, including a iconic pair of floral print bell bottom pants, a fabulous dress, and a pair of sexy near mint strappy shoes in a difficult to find size 9:

Vintage 70s Wide Leg Bell Bottom or Palazzo Pants, Floral Print, Sz XS Sm from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Vintage 70s Mini Dress, Psychedelic Geometric Print, Kay Windsor, Sm Med from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Vintage 70s Italian Strappy Platform Disco High Heel Sandals, Sz 9 N, Near Mint from MY VINTAGE COCKTAIL

Friday, February 10, 2012

Friday Eye Candy at Vintage Reflections!

Doing some online shopping over the weekend? Browsing to get ideas for an upcoming special event, such as a party, prom, or wedding? Or, possibly planning your wardrobe for Viva Las Vegas (April 5 - 8)? We at Vintage Reflections are sure to have something that will catch your eye but won't break your bank! Take a look at some of our favorite and/or newest listings, and check out our shops for more great vintage fashions and accessories!

Alley Cats Vintage has a new, super-duper store at "supadupa," with these fine offerings:

Vintage 1940s 40s Suit Tan Tweed Nipped Waist by Glenhunt B38 W26

Vintage Hat Wide Brim Novelty Straw Braid Picture Hat with Zinnias

Vintage Dress 1980s 80s Yellow Floral Silk Shift Style by Casi for Samuel Spigel B40 W41

Catseye Vintage has some great sale items for your perusal:

Vintage 20s Kimono Robe Dressing Gown Jacket Coat 1920s Red Silk Art Deco Floral Chrysanthemum Fan Size OSFA - ON SALE

Vintage 40s Sweater and Skirt Set Suit 1940s Boucle Knit Black & White Size xxs - ON SALE

Vintage 50s Angora Sweater 1950s VLV 3d Intarsia Knit with Collar Cocoa Brown and Ecru Size m to l - ON SALE

And My Vintage Cocktail has these VLV-worthy listings on Etsy:

ON SALE VLV Vintage 60s Bombshell Hourglass Wiggle Sheath Cocktail Dress, Sm, XS

ON SALE Vintage Black Satin Evening Hand Bag, Greta Originals, with Accessories, VLV

On Sale Vintage 60s Bombshell Pinup Swimsuit Bathing Suit, VLV, Hot Pink, Sz Sm XS, 36

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Gifts for your special one........

In less than 2 weeks the most romantic of all days will occur, Valentine's Day. Quoting Wikipedia "Valentine's Day is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, confectionery and sending greeting cards. The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages." Who knew? I always heard it was created by Hallmark.

Be that as it may, vintage accessories make a fab, romantic gift for that special person in your life. The Vintage Reflections Group would like to make some recommendations from our shops.

These wonderful items at available at My Vintage Cocktail on Etsy

Vintage 60s Stratton England Enameled Floral Compact, Never Used