Fresh Vintage, The Catch Up Edition: Sept 15 - Oct 12 2011

That's catch up, not ketchup! Most of the delay was yours truly getting a bit under water. No excuses, just a fabulosity filled look at the last three week's worth of Fresh Vintage.

It's cashmere sweater weather, and this Dalton is a sweet one, offered by Bijou Vintage

Joules recently listed this cherry red 60s veleveteen coat by Marguerite Rubel.

This 50s cocktail dress is plus sized - check it out at Vintage Visage

Linn has some beautiful vintage jewelry listings newly posted at Linnscollection.com, including these emerald and peridot rhinestone eaarings by Juliana

The Merchants of Vintage recently listed several vintage designer goodies, including this 80s Kenzo skirt.

Another Time Antiques added this 50s suede narrow brimmed fedora to her shop, complete with its original box.

This spectacular Pucci evening dress is among the newest offerings at Viva Vintage.

A fabulous example of 1950s designer couture, this Pierre Balmain undergarment (can we say underwear as outerware?) can be found at Poppys Vintage

And The Spectrum recently added this adorable 1940s full skirt to her available wares.

That's it for now. To see all the new listings shown previewed over these past three weeks, head over to the Vintage Fashion Guild forums and go to the Sneal Previews section. Happy shopping!

*Fresh Vintage* August 4 - 10

We're back with a look at some of the highlights of last week's Fresh Vintage, the weekly VFG Forum thread where you can get an early look at the latest listings from VFG's trade members.

I'll start you off with some fierce vintage, the famous Scandal Swimsuit from Cole California, designed by Margit Fellegi in 1964. This is newly available at Glamoursurf

You can find these vibrant and playful embellished pumps at Miss Martys

And The Spectrum has listed several fabulous full circle embellished Mexican skirts, including this black velvet one.

For more of last week's Fresh Vintage, click the title of this blog post. If you'd like to see what's Fresh this week, beofre it gets to the blog, head over to the Current Fresh Thread. There's mid-century eyeglass frames, Italian leather boots, feathered hats and much more!

Black & White Magic ~ All VFG Etsy Treasury

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Here are some great black and white offerings for day and night!

SPACE AGE MOD Vinta... FastEddiesRetr... $80.00	3 PR VINTAGE 50s 60... thespectrum $25.00	Midnight Snow Cloch... walkbymoonligh... $34.00	Vintage 70's Ps... Catbooks1940s $65.00
Fabulous Strapless ... alleycatsvinta... $64.00	50s Bullock's W... JoulesVintage $148.00	VINTAGE 60s CHIC WI... thespectrum $45.00	Vintage 60s Black a... VintageFanAtti... $65.00
60s Vintage White/B... denisebrain $68.00	Vintage Early 60s P... TheVintageVort... $60.00	Vintage 50s Black C... damngoodvintag... $65.00	SEASON SALE - 1960&... MissMartys $48.00
Alfred Shaheen blac... kickshaw $95.00	Vintage Mini Dress ... MagsRagsVintag... $50.00	Vintage 50s Rockabi... metroretrovint... $39.95	Vintage 1970s Walle... BetteBeGoodVin... $8.00

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Juli Lynne Charlot

Back in March I was fortunate to have a phone conversation with Juli Lynne Charlot, designer of 1950s decorated skirts and maker of the original poodle skirt. I've finally writtien about this great woman on my blog, The Vintage Traveler. That's Juli in the photo, posing with a replica of her 1948 poodle skirt.

Vintage Cheap, But Chic: Wooly

Brrrr! It's officially the winter freeze and if you're looking to keep warm, wool is the fabric for you. And with vintage woolens, you can look fabulous, too. ;)



1. Sunset coloured plaid blouse, late 1960s early 1970s from kickshaw - $9.00
2. COLORFUL VINTAGE 70s HAND KNIT WOOL ETHNIC BOHO SKIRT S from thespectrum - $20.00
3. Vintage 60's Brown Black PINK Chunky Knit Scarf from northstarvintage - $15.00
4. Vibrant Magenta Vintage 1960s Fitted Wool Dress Wiggle Style Small Mad Men from BettesBargains - $16.00


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Justine
iKonic Vintage

December 21 Fashion Parade *Our Best to You*

December 21 Fashion Parade *Our Best to You*

Our Best to You

Members of the VFG show off the very best items in their stores

Find a great vintage selection among the VFG's members' offerings!

Circa 1895 Brown Silk Faille Day Dress with Lace Jabot and Leg-O'Mutton Sleeves from PAST PERFECT VINTAGE

Vintage 80s Victor Costa Strapless Black and Shocking Pink Evening Gown from CATSEYE VINTAGE

Vintage 50's Alberto Fabiani Black Velvet-Ribbon Full Evening Skirt from VINTAGE BAUBLES

You can find more fabulous vintage items from more sellers at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

See more vintage clothing and accessories at the *December 22nd VFG Fresh Picks of the Week*

August 17 Fashion Parade *Skirt the Issue*

Circle or straight, pleated, flounced, ruffled, pencil...we're talking skirts here, and we have plenty of the vintage variety!

Vintage 1950s fabulous Disney Lady & the Tramp circle skirt from MAGS RAGS

Mauve suede 70's skirt with contrast trim from VIVA VINTAGE CLOTHING

Novelty print African voodoo dancers from Vintage FanAttic on etsy

You can find more fantastic vintage skirts on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

September 15***VFG Fashion Parade***Vintage Suits

It's time to add to your fall wardrobe. Everyone needs a classic suit!

Burnt Orange 60's Jackie style 3 piece suit - wool blend from

TERESAS TREASURES on eBay......

50's Pendleton 49er and Wrap Skirt at auction on eBay from BIJOU VINTAGE DREAM, ....

MORNING GLORIOUS on eBay....

Check out more vintage suits on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade! And don't forget, a suit is just as fab worn as separates as it is together!

July 14***VFG Fashion Parade***A Knack for Knits

Knits are a perennial favorite in fashion. This week we're featuring both knitted garments and things made from knitted fabric. Enjoy!.......Knit one, purl two.....

Vintage 1930s knit dress in dusky purple from POPPY'S VINTAGE CLOTHING at Babylon Mall........

70's celestial knit dress by GOLDWORM, from SHYGARDEN....

And the mother of all knitting prints, this 50's knitting novelty print cotton skirt~ Kim has 2 of them in different colorways and sizes atFAST EDDIE'S RETRO RAGS....

Be a Knit WIT and check out more vintage knits at VINTAGE FASHION GUILD'S PUBLIC FORUM!

Skirting the Issue

Skirt! Whether a skirt on its own or the skirt of a dress, skirts are defined by their silhouette. As confusing as it seems to be on the surface, it truly is as simple as looking at the line of the piece as it falls from waist to hemline. Some basics....

The circle skirt. Why is it called a circle skirt? Because it IS a circle! If there is enough yardage to a skirt to lie it flat on the floor and have it form a complete, round circle.....guess what. Its a circle skirt. If it doesn't, its not! A great example from VFG member FAST EDDIE'S RETRO RAGS....

The full skirt. This skirt is often confused with and refered to as a circle, but is not actually made of a full circle of fabric. It is full, beginning at the waistband...and more often than not would have been worn with some kind of crinoline. Some examples....

From VFG member WYOMING VINTAGE....

From VFG member HATFEATHERS VINTAGE....

The pencil skirt. Again, think shape. Does it LOOK like a pencil? Thin shape, straight lines (aside from where filled out by some curves!)? Here's a hint...if it flares, is full, has swing in it....not a pencil. Here's a great example from VFG member DENISEBRAIN.....

Check back to learn more about the world of skirts!

***VFG Fashion Parade***Full Skirts

Full skirted styles are hot once again!

From MAG'S RAGS, a floral more feminine version of the classic 50s patio dress..........

From 50s FASHIONS VINTAGE CLOTHING, an elegant white chiffon & sequin bodice party, prom or wedding dress........

And from MATERIAL MEMORIES VINTAGE CLOTHING & HOME DECOR, a gorgeous summer sunset floral with waist whittling criss-cross sash..........

Time for those twirly-whirlies! Check out the public forum at VINTAGE FASHION GUILD to see the whole parade of full skirts and full skirted dresses!

VFG Fashion Parade: Novelty Prints

Expect the unexpected when our VFG sellers show us some fabulous novelty prints from across the years!

For starters, how about this charming 1950's dress with a print of matadors available from VFG member Tasty Vintage. Ole!

Next, we have a 1950's full skirt for those of you who love music from VFG member Fuzzylizzie Vintage Clothing.

And finally, a red hot 1950's sundress with a print of chili peppers from VFG member Circa Vintage Clothing.

You'll find lots more novelty prints on our Public Message Boards, including squirrels, crabs, poodles, ballerinas, honeybees, sea shells, bananas, cowboys, butterflies............