Saturday Spotlight - Victorian & Lace

Lace making is an ancient craft dating back to the early 16th century. Originally golden, silk, linen or silver threads were used but now it is most often made with cotton thread.  There are so many beautiful variations of lace: Needle, cut work, bobbin, tape, knotted, knitted, crocheted, guipure & of course, machine made.  

Today for Spotlight Saturday, we're featuring some lovely lace dresses, both vintage Victorian & modern'ish styles...

Enjoy!  

 

 tractordog

 poetry for jane

old age 

vera vague 

 ayek8

 speaksvolumevintage

AutoluxeVintage

vjones1

violetville

timebandit

Cinco De Mayo en Etsy!

Ola' senoritas! & Happy Cinco De Mayo en Etsy!   In case you have no idea why May 5th is celebrated each year by the Mexican culture, here's the deets. It is celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla as well as in the U.S. to commemorate the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. So enough with the brief history lesson, on to the fun stuff!  Cinco De Mayo is all about ... 'Fun, Music, Dance, Fashion & Food!'

Of course, we're going to focus on the 'FASHION', so...If you're gearing up to partake in any festivities this evening, make sure you go bright and bold with colors!  A-line skirts & dresses that swing are perfect for jiving to the Mariachi! & by the way, they don't have to be long...  Here are some fab & flirty frocks from our personal vintage collection.


                      ***Retro Threadz Vintage 50s Ric Rac Dress***

                 ***Retro Threadz Vintage 50s Floral Cocktail Dress***

If you prefer to go for a more modern fashion feel for Cinco De Mayo, feel free to incorporate a variety of colors, textures and patterns, because mix-match is definitely in for May 5th 2011!

                                            Que' divertido! 




pics: trenddelacreme.com, ethnicevents.com, harpersbazaar.com, etsy.com/shop/retrothreadz

Easter fashion - Etsy Style

Since Easter is just a few short weeks away! I thought it would be fun to do a Saturday spotlight shopping for your perfect Easter outfit! - Etsy style 

 

vintage vortex

  

vintage studio

pickled vintage

daisy & stella

craftycrow

poppycock

Retro Threadz

chic vintage

mall bloom

orbiting debris