
Monday, December 19, 2011
50s style and elegance

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Kathy's story



She then wrote to me telling me her story and added the photos of her taken in the first dress.
Here is what she wrote:
Dear Linda,
Thank you for such great service.
You've been fantastic.
I look forward to receiving the dress.
Believe it or not, I have this exact same dress that I bought twenty seven years ago at a vintage store when I was just eighteen years old.
I've included a couple of pictures of it, just for fun.
Boy, do I look young there (I guess because I was). (1984)
You know how it is, twenty seven years ago, but it seems like yesterday.
It's been my absolute favorite dress ever since the moment I first saw it and I've worried about what I'd do if anything ever happened to it.
Now , thanks to you, it's no worries.
Who would have thought I'd find it on the other side of the planet?
The internet is a wonderful thing.
Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it.
Kathy
I just loved the story and beautiful photos so much I wanted to share it with you once Kathy agreed. The top photo is simply stunning ... so well composed and Kathy has such great composure and elegance. What is interesting also is it is timeless. It could have even been taken in the 50s. Isn't it amazing how a dress can have such an affect.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Just love this photo of Jean Patchett

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New arrival

I can see this one at the Spring Racing Carnival with just the right hat, probably in the same lovely shade of blue. Short white gloves would just finish it off. Hope someone thinks the same as I love the idea of these unique dresses from the past being resurrected for a new life.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Almost Melbourne Cup time
Monday, October 3, 2011
Vintage lace beauty


I wanted to share this divine vintage 50s salmon lace dress by Ferman O-Grady with you which I have just listed on my site vintageclothing.com.au
So, so elegant. Perfect for a Spring wedding or the upcoming racing carnival. These wonderful vintage dresses inspire me so much.
Lovely Louise over at digsfrocksandbooks.blogspot.com has a great giveaway of a wonderful book on Horrockses fashion. Better be quick as it goes off tomorrow.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Pretty in pink


Thursday, August 18, 2011
Latest arrival .... and just sold.

UPDATE: I'm so delighted to have this held in reserve for a lovely young woman who is planning to wear it to her wedding soon.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Back to the 70s
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Adrian's designs showcased in The Women, 1939









Sunday, June 19, 2011
Marilyn's Subway dress sold for a whopping $4.6m

It really is incredible to think someone was prepared to pay $4.6 million dollars for a dress. I think it shows the huge influence clothes have. I just wonder also how long this silk dress will last. Being silk it's shelf life is limited unless it is stored and handled very carefully. I'm astounded. I bet Debbie Reynolds is also and very happy.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Kate's best yet
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Debbie Reynold's amazing vintage clothing collection goes to auction

"My lifetime dream has been to assemble and preserve the history of the Hollywood film industry. Hollywood has been an enormous part of my life as I know it has been for countless fans all over the world. This collection represents a lifetime of collecting Hollywood artifacts and this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood History for those who love the movies as much as I do. For the first time in nearly five decades, these iconic pieces will be made available to the public through a series of auctions presented by Profiles in History beginning in June 2011." - Debbie Reynolds
To see more of this extensive collection go to http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/galleries/
To read more about the auction go to Caroline Ashley's blog
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Vintage dress from vintageclothing.com.au pips at the post


Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Kate wows them in her Reiss dress


The dress Kate chose to wear when she met the Obamas at Buckingham Palace cost $267 and is by British fashion warehouse Reiss who are now madly hurrying to meet orders. I would have preferred another colour but maybe the idea is not to overshadow Michelle. Just goes to show though you don't need to spend a fortune to look good, although with such a slim figure she could wear anything.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Just arrived ... Gorgeous vintage 50s Peck & Peck red dress

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Still obsessing about wedding dresses



I can't help but being continually drawn to this dress. I just feel it has that something extra although if I could see more closely all the beautifully intricate embroidery done on Kate's dress by the Royal College of Needlework in London I might change my mind.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Kate goes classic for her wedding to William












I was hoping she would wear this style. It could ring the death knell for strapless gowns for a while which will be a welcome relief.