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[LolitaHaze]

Lady Day... I am anxious to use it, but I need to get a pad and cover first. I bet it's going to be a delight to use!

Tatum... I was excited enough that it was wood and $15, but with that fancy decal (never seen that before, didn't know they looked like that.) I was "ironed over".

 

[Miss Golightly]

Beautiful purchases! This thread is dangerous, it makes me want to shop.
I just splurged on this (sorry the picture is huge)...I can't wait until it arrives. Its a Cole of California dress, and I love this brand. The way the top is constructed like a swimsuit with the smocking and boning is so flattering.

*Gasp!* Gorgeous dress - and I have to agree with you - Cole of California is a fantastic label.....

 

[LinaSofia]

Ah what great finds all of you!! I'm jealous of each and every one of them! I've had some luck at the vintage stores in Stockholm this week, but I'll have to wait until I get home again to show you some pics! I got a 50s straw box bag, a 40s rayon dress and a 50s cotton day dress. super!

 

[LinaSofia]

ok, I admit it.. I have bought a couple of things on ebay as well.

these cute swing dancing shoes! (new, not vintage)

and this linen dress from the 80s with a bit of a 40s look to it. In hindsight I'm wondering if it'll look frumpy...? But I had a bit of a tropical print obsession for a while and that's why I bought it! It was only £4.99.

 

[cherry lips]

^I like the print!

 

[MikeBravo]

*Gasp!* Gorgeous dress - and I have to agree with you - Cole of California is a fantastic label.....

I was going to ask if it was French! How does it fit?

 

[Miss Golightly]

^I like the print!

Me too! Let us know how you get on with it!

I was hemming and hawing about this beautiful (and perhaps unworn) circle skirt and in a moment of madness this morning I went for it:

 

[lolly_loisides]

^^^^^^^^^^^ wow, good luck, that looks spectacular.

 

[Kate O Potato]

I bought these vintage British Railways buttons a while back and keep forgetting to share them. I'd date them to the sixties at the latest; probably earlier.

I've also just won this Swirl (my third) and a new Vogue knitting book to add to my collection. There were some really rare ones on Ebay yesterday but they all went for a ridiculously high price

 

[Drappa]

Wow, lovely circle skirt!

I was watching that Swirl, it's lovely!

 

[Miss Golightly]

Lolly & Drappa - thank you!

Kate O Potato - congrats on your lovely Swirl dress!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

Oh Kate, I envy you. Now I finally have some money, swirls are nowhere to be seen. le sigh. xx

 

[cherry lips]

I just acquired my prettiest purse to date:

from etsy http://www.etsy.com/transaction/47973213

 

[Miss Golightly]

CherryLips - cool bag - fab interior!

I got this deadstock mustard cocktail dress today - I love the unusual skirt:

 

[cherry lips]

^I've never seen one like that before! The texture makes it look extra poofy - love it!

 

[Miss Golightly]

Thanks CherryLips - I think there is a small crinoline underneath it too - and apparently it has some kind of hook thingy so you can make the waist smaller - I'm curious to see the make up of this dress.

 

[kitfrances]

I bought this beautiful gown yesterday. I think it's late 40's/early 50's? I'm chuffed with it! Now I just need somewhere to wear it...

Here is the fabric more true to colour:

I think it's a cut velvet on silk? I'm sure it would have had a lovely drape, but it was dry-cleaned right before I bought it and the fabric has gone all stiff and crinkly. Is this a common occurrence? Is there a way to gently restore the fabric to it's suppler original state?

 

[moonmatrix]

Etsy has quite a few right now! fairly low priced too. I am only saying this because I am flat broke,lol. Search "wrap dresses".

 

[RodeoRose]

KitFrances, seriously gorgeous gown!! I hope you can sort the fabric issues out, but what a stunner nevertheless!

 

[Tatum]

I bought this beautiful gown yesterday. I think it's late 40's/early 50's? I'm chuffed with it! Now I just need somewhere to wear it...

Here is the fabric more true to colour:

I think it's a cut velvet on silk? I'm sure it would have had a lovely drape, but it was dry-cleaned right before I bought it and the fabric has gone all stiff and crinkly. Is this a common occurrence? Is there a way to gently restore the fabric to it's suppler original state?

It looks like velvet burnout, which I LOVE. So pretty, great find! You might try steaming it, I have had good results steaming velvet. I inherited my grandmother's black velvet opera cape, which had been stored wadded up in a pillowcase (thanks Mom, but she knows better now), and took a few hours and carefully steamed it. You just have to be gentle. Obviously, start somewhere inconspicuous. I hope you get to wear it somewhere soon!