Fresh Vintage November 17 - 30 2011

This is a two week edition of Fresh Vintage, the weekly VFG forum thread where trade members post their best new listings, gathering highlights from multiple websites for savvy shoppers to enjoy. Let's get this party started!

First up, an amazing Edwardian tea gown from one of VFG's newest members, Noble Savage Vintage

Living Doll Vintage recently listed this pretty Swirl dress.

And look at this fabulous faux leopard 1960s envelope purse, new at Alley Cats

PastPerfect Vintage has this wonderful striped 50s Irene suit newly listed at her website

And a gorgeous 40s snakeskin bag, and it's purple! Fresh at The Spectrum

If you'd like to get a head start on next week's Fresh Vintage blog post, you can check out this week's thread HERE.

Fresh Vintage Mega Edition August 11 to 31, 2011

OK, I admit it, I got a little behind... But that means I get to show you a lot of fabulous goodies from VFG's trade members!

First up, Crinoline Girl always has some amazing undergarments, including this rare spoon busk corset, already snapped up by a speedy shopper.

Past Perfect Vintage recently listed this lovely 1850s mid-Victorian bonnet.

Meanwhile, Denisebrain auctioned off this 1940s suit, hat, and suede gloves, all in purple.



If you're considering a vintage wedding, you'll want to check out this liquid satin 1940s wedding gown at Some Like It Vintage

Bijou Vintage just sold this early 1950s Trifari pin

This teens/Edwardian embroidered dress is from Vintage Devotion

This chic 1940s velvet hat with feather accent is a new listing at Morning Glorious

This fun 1980s party dress is available from Circa Vintage, one of our Australian members.

And Another Time Vintage, aka BetteBeGood, recently listed this 1930s woven belt with art deco buckle

Whew!! We're caught up on Fresh Vintage highlights. If you want to catch all the offerings before they're sold, check out this week's Fresh forum thread

At Long Last: Tres Parisien, Part 4

At long last, but worth waiting for, I bring you part 4 of the Tres Parisien pochoirs. Don't worry, they have only gotten a little older and they are still adorable. I treasure an unrealistic vision of all these framed up some day. I have only had this vision since 1990. Like world peace, a really good pizza with low calories, and the ability to sing, it will have to be another dream currently unfilled. On the plus side, I weigh what I did in high school and collage again, so anything is possible. But enough. Here is the pretty: for more click here: Past Perfect Vintage

March 23 VFG Fashion Parade *Easter Hats & Bonnets*

Easter Hats and Bonnets Flowers, ribbons, and bows, oh my! Get your springtime hats now.

Extravagant 1907 Edwardian wide brim straw hat from
PAST PERFECT VINTAGE

Fruit & flowers from VINTAGE MERCHANT

Mary Poppinesque hat from DENISEBRAIN on eBay

Find more spring toppers from VFG members on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!!

A Suitcase Full of Clothing...A Titanic Story

The last survivor of the Titanic is selling some of her memorabilia to help pay for nursing care, including a small wicker suitcase full of clothing.

CNN reports...

"Millvina Dean, the last living survivor of the disaster, is selling some of her mementos to help pay her nursing home fees.

Dean's artifacts, including a suitcase given to her family by the people of New York after their rescue, are expected to sell for about £3,000 ($5,200) at Saturday's auction in Devizes, western England.

Dean, 96, has lived in a nursing home in the southern English city of Southampton -- Titanic's home port -- since she broke her hip two years ago.

"I am not able to live in my home anymore," Dean was quoted as telling the Southern Daily Echo newspaper. "I am selling it all now because I have to pay these nursing home fees and am selling anything that I think might fetch some money."

Dean's items form part of a sale by Henry Aldridge and Son, an auction house that specializes in Titanic memorabilia."

Lets hope Millvina gets more than she's counting on.

October 6***VFG Fashion Parade***Winter Coats

Winter winds are just around the corner. Time to think about braving the elements in style!

Edwardian fur capelet with bakelite clasp from

GLAMOURSAVVY.COM......

1960's zebra pattern mink trench coat from LISTITCAFE.COM, ....

Supple suede and faux fur accents from LIVING DOLL VINTAGE on Etsy....

Find more vintage coats for cool weather at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

June 23***VFG Fashion Parade***Victorian & Edwardian

Clothing from these eras makes us sigh in wonder and delight. Show us your Victorian and Edwardian goods!

Victorian Velvet B. Altman & Co. Velvet Mantlet - Circa 1880's from LISTITCAFE........

From PASTPERFECTVINTAGE....

From CONTENTMENT FARMS....

Check out more very lovely and VERY vintage at VINTAGE FASHION GUILD'S PUBLIC FORUM!

April 21***Fashion Parade*** Black and White

Black and White, Ebony and Ivory....however you say it, these two colors together make a statement. Show us your garments that combine black and white!

Black Silk and Lace Edwardian Gown ca 1912 from PAST PERFECT VINTAGE

Pretty in polka dots from THE VINTAGE PEDDLER

80's new wave diamond polka dot with peplum from

Its as clear as black and white! See more of today's Fashion Parade over on the public board at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD.

A VFG Must See.....1917 Fashion Reel

Fabulous!! A 1917 fashion show featuring everything from shoes to hats, walking suits to gowns. Offered at YouTube by VICTORIANA MAGAZINE.....

Enjoy!