Last Chance Sale at Couture Allure!

It's time to make room on our racks for fall merchandise at Couture Allure. That means it's time for our famous Last Chance Sale where everything on the site that is marked Last Chance is on sale for $50.00 or less! Sale runs now through Saturday, July 21.  All remaining Last Chance items will be removed from the site on Sunday.  Go! Shop! Grab a bargain while they last!

60s cotton shift dress, now just $50

1950s Rappi pink tulle party dress, now just $50

1970s Yves St Laurent silk blouse, now just $50

1960s linen dress and jacket, now just $50

Free Shipping at Couture Allure!

Happy Holidays from Couture Allure!

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ONE WEEK ONLY!

As a special thank you, we're happy to offer free standard shipping worldwide through Saturday, December 3.  Use coupon code "freeship" at checkout and your shipping cost will be automatically deducted! 

Note:  Some U.S. orders will ship via First Class Mail or Parcel Post instead of Priority Mail during this promotion.  Please allow extra time for delivery. 

Free shipping is limited to First Class International Mail for international orders.   International orders that must ship via Global Priority or Global Express Mail are excluded from this offer. 

Offer does not apply to previous orders and expires at midnight Eastern time on Saturday, December 3.

SHOP COUTURE ALLURE NOW!

The Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!

Want to win a $50.00 Couture Allure Gift Certificate?  

Announcing the Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!!!!!

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?  If you are incorporating actual vintage clothing or just dressing up as someone from another era, we want to see your costume!  Send me a photo of you in your Halloween costume and I'll post it here on the Couture Allure blog and Facebook fan page for all to enjoy.  The winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday, November 4.  The winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use at Couture Allure!

Whether you're dressing up as a flapper....

...a 1950s housewife....

...a 60s modster.....

...or a hippie.

Whether you're dressing up as Scarlett O'Hara....

...Marilyn Monroe...

...Sonny or Cher...

...we want to see your costume!

Contest rules:

1.  Your costume must incorporate actual vintage clothing or it must be inspired by the fashions or a person from the 1980s or earlier.  If you're dressing as a robot, a mummy, or Lady Gaga I know you'll look fabulous, but your costume will not be eligible for this contest.

2.  You must be willing to have your photo published on the Couture Allure blog and on the Couture Allure Facebook page.  

3.  Your photo can be a costume you wore this year or it can be from previous years.  The photo must be of you, not a friend, not some random person you saw at a party or parade.  Photos of children will not be accepted for this contest.  I reserve the right to not publish photos I deem offensive or inappropriate for this blog.

4.  Email your photo to info at coutureallure dot com.  Include the name you want posted with your photo.  If you have a blog, I'm happy to link to you so send that information too. Tell me whether you are wearing actual vintage or were just inspired by another era.  Include an email where I can contact you if you are the winner.  Photos must be received by Wednesday, November 2, 2011.
5.  Winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday, November 4.  Winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to be used toward any purchase at Couture Allure.  Gift certificate cannot be redeemed for cash and must be used by April 1, 2012.  Item(s) purchased with the gift certificate cannot be returned.

One Day Celebration Sale at Couture Allure!

We're Having a Party!

Couture Allure is celebrating the fact that we now have 3000 fans on Facebook!  We're having a party and you get the presents!  Today only, take 20% off your entire purchase at Couture Allure.  Use coupon code "facebook3000" at checkout and your discount will automatically be applied.  The discount is good on the entire site, even sale items!  Discount does not apply to shipping or previous purchases.  Sale ends at noon on Thursday, June 30.

3 Ways to Save at Couture Allure

If you get the Couture Allure newsletter or are a fan on Facebook or Twitter, then you already know about these special deals. But there are still a few hours to grab a bargain! We need to make room for new spring merchandise!

There are still a few items left in our Last Chance Sale. Priced at $50.00 each, these items will be permanently removed from the site tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to grab a fabulous deal!

I have also added lots of markdowns to the Sale Room and taken further markdowns on items already on Sale.

Your 3rd way to save today is with our Evening Gown Extravaganza. Here in our offices, we have one small closet where we store all of the vintage evening gowns that are listed on the site. We need to make room in that closet for new evening and wedding gowns coming soon. In an unprecedented opportunity, we are offering you a $50.00 savings off the price of any full length evening gown currently priced over $150.00. The $50.00 savings is good through today, Sunday, February 13 and is not valid on prior sales. Email me with your choice so I can adjust the price before you go through checkout on the site.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage for the Holidays

New this week at Couture Allure are several last minute items for the holidays. If you're interested in any of these things, please order no later than Friday, December 3 so we can ship before we close for vacation.

1950s Anne Fogarty navy velvet party dress.

1960s golden paisley evening gown.

1960s Malcolm Starr chocolate silk and lace evening gown.

1960s Banff lambswool sweater beaded in gold.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Scarves and Accessories

This week at Couture Allure, we've added loads of vintage scarves and other accessories that are perfect for holiday gift giving. We've also reduced prices on most of the remaining vintage coats in our 2010 collection. Don't miss your chance to grab a bargain!

1991 Hermes Soie Volantes silk scarf.

1973 Emilio Pucci scarf designed for the 50th anniversary of the Italian Air Force.

1980s Polo Ralph Lauren alligator belt with sterling silver buckle.

1930s or 40s Taxco Mexico sterling and turquoise necklace, bracelet, and earrings set.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Jewelry

New at Couture Allure this week are a few vintage dresses and loads of vintage jewelry for holiday gift giving. Be sure to check our What's New page to see all the new items!

1940s two tone wool gabardine suit.

1980s pin with huge crystal rhinestones.

1960s black jacquard wiggle dress with fur trimmed jacket.

1950s Coro rhinestone earrings.