Show Us Your Purchases!

[MissHannah]

This was an impulse bid. I am not sure how many of these I'll keep as I can't see them well. and the oldest ones look like they may be children's patterns. I will scan them when I actualy receive them. I am also not sure if they're complete or not.

It looks like one of them (top left) is deffo a children's pattern but the dresses on the right with the contrast collars look fabulous.

 

[MissHannah]

I just won this for £4.99:

I think it's probably going to be a little big but I couldn't resisit that green!

Also, some new saddle shoes - deadstock for £12.50:

Now... I must stop spending money!!!

 

[deadpandiva]

WOW!! what an amazing deal on that sweater.

 

[MissHannah]

Anybody ever seen one of these before?

And yes DPD - absolute bargain on that cardi!

 

[Blondie]

Anybody ever seen one of these before?

And yes DPD - absolute bargain on that cardi!

In the USA we have Hollywood Head Toppers,

wonder if it is similar ??

 

[epr25]

Anybody ever seen one of these before?

And yes DPD - absolute bargain on that cardi!

I saw this an wasn't quite sure about it? I thought that it might be a cute option for my unruly hair during the summer. Please post some pics when you get this so we can see it on a head.

 

[goldwyn girl]

What wonderful purchases everyone has. Miss Hannah, I bought a pattern to make those overalls and I'm so pleased to see them on a real person. Can you tell me what fabric they are ?
I wanted some saddle shoes but hubby said NO, which surprises me as he never says no to anything so I guess he really dose'nt like them, oh well I bought this instead. I love squaw dresses and have a turquoise one but I've been wanting a black one for ever and found this yesterday.

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

Ok, I have just returned from Vivien of Holloway where I splurged £85 on a pencil skirt and some rosie the riveter-style overalls. Now, here is my dilemma... I LOVE the overalls and I think they quite suit me (certainly better than I had hoped - I thought I was a bit too lanky to pull them off!) but am I too old at 35 to get away with a look that is this cutesy? Honest opinions please - I haven't taken the tags off yet so they could go back.

Oh WOW! I love them! Are those the longer length leg? I really want some but didn't know if they'd be long enough in either the body or the leg!

 

[MissHannah]

Fleur: they only came in one length as far as I could tell but miraculously they are long enough for me, although I've had to turn down the turn-ups! Vivien's trousers are always too short for me but these are spot on.

Goldwyn Girl: the fabric is a heavy weight, yet soft, cotton twill I think.

I've been wearing them all day today and I feel fabulous in them

 

[MissHannah]

My new saddle shoes just arrived and they are too small
I'm going to put them back on ebay but before I do would any small-footed gal here like to take them off my hands? They are a UK 3.5 - 4 and I'll sell them for a tenner plus postage. They are deadstock but there is a teensy bit of yellowing to the toes and the insoles are curling a little, otherwise perfect.

 

[Shorty]

MissHannah, I'm interested in your saddle shoes and tried to send you a private message but for some reason I couldn't send it.

I'm not sure about UK sizes but isn't European size 37 UK size 4???? How wide shoes are? I've got small feet but wide....

Please e-mail to hanne.markoff@pp.inet.fi so maybe we can do some business

By the way, if anyone is interested I've got some 40's + 50's dresses (most of them are american and bought from ebay) for sale and also 40's repro denim overalls (W29 Hips 40) + blue Vivien of Holloway wide leg pants (UK size 10), 40's grey and black wedge sandals and white/wine red saddle shoes are looking for a new owner. So please feel free to e-mail me and ask for pictures and more information.

 

[goldwyn girl]

Thanks for the info Miss Hannah.

 

[Blondie]

What wonderful purchases everyone has. Miss Hannah, I bought a pattern to make those overalls and I'm so pleased to see them on a real person. Can you tell me what fabric they are ?
I wanted some saddle shoes but hubby said NO, which surprises me as he never says no to anything so I guess he really dose'nt like them, oh well I bought this instead. I love squaw dresses and have a turquoise one but I've been wanting a black one for ever and found this yesterday.

Hey G.G,
Maybe show him the brown and white "Marilyn Monroe" saddle shoes on Muffy's, he might just change his mind !!!!!

 

[goldwyn girl]

Thanks for the suggestion. For some reason he really dislikes them ???? I'll show him and see what happens.

 

[Snookie]

I love squaw dresses and have a turquoise one but I've been wanting a black one for ever and found this yesterday.

Goldwyn Girl, what's a squaw dress? Obviously, it's a super cute dress! But I wondered what the term really refers to, and where it comes from. Does it have to have tiers, or have the poufy skirt, or something else?

 

[goldwyn girl]

Snookie, to tell the truth I don't really know how they got that name. They were popular in the southwest in the fifties. They are also called patio dresses. I would say it has to do with the design and the fancy pattern trim. They do have a very full skirt and by what I've seen are usually tiered. Here is a still from this fabulous film clip I found, featuring lots of squaw dresses

Film clip
http://www.archive.org/details/western_fashions

 

[leaette]

This is my persian lamb coat and muff. I got this 2 years ago, just never posted this. This is in MINT condition. I got it from a local antique store who bought out one lady's estate. The guy said they didn't have any kids and she spent all her money on coats, purses, and gloves. So I got this set for a whopping $55! And it's a large size too. Will fit a size 1X loosely. Not only is the muff a muff but it's also a purse. (it's on the left of the picture, it kind of blends in). The purse looks like it's never been used. I love my coat. Hardly wear it though. I think I will wear it to our anniversary dinner next week.

The coat is a swing coat. Really wide at the bottom. It's hip level. Has shorter sleeves but is also the persian lamb up about 6 or so inches so you can cuff the sleeves too for a shorter sleeve coat and wear longer gloves. Has a beautiful satin/paisley lining.

 

[Twilight]

Not vintage at all

I bought this dress at DressBarn for about $50 today. =]
I thought it had a vintage feel to it.
On the hanger with flash
On the hanger without flash
On me this time.

 

[Snookie]

Snookie, to tell the truth I don't really know how they got that name. They were popular in the southwest in the fifties. They are also called patio dresses. I would say it has to do with the design and the fancy pattern trim. They do have a very full skirt and by what I've seen are usually tiered. Here is a still from this fabulous film clip I found, featuring lots of squaw dresses

Film clip
http://www.archive.org/details/western_fashions

That's such a cute video, GG! Thanks for posting it. I've never heard of squaw dresses before, I guess you contributed the new thing I learned today.

 

[Vintage Betty]

Hey that's my Aunt's initials! I always wondered what happened to her stuff! lol

Great stuff leaette. Looking forward to seeing you wear it.

Vintage Betty