Showing posts with label bolero. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bolero. Show all posts

Friday, 9 October 2015

Shop Update: Separates

1960s beaded sequin shell top
1960s white bib blouse with lace trim
1970s Edwardian Revival Cover-up
 I'm stopping by to share some new separates that hit the shop over the past week! The 60s bib blouse, 40s taffeta skirt and Blanes suit have a few condition issues and are being listed at special, discounted prices. I'm hoping a clever seamstress can resurrect or create a pattern from that suit jacket - the tailoring is just stunning. 

40s / 50s bolero by Lane Bryant
1940s taffeta skirt with cord trim soutache swirls
1940s silk striped suit by London couture house, Blanes
I have more listings up my sleeves and a few more blog posts planned so stay tuned!

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

1920s Cherries

Even though the shop is supposed to be emptying my wardrobe of jam-packed rails and bulging coathangers (and hoarder tendencies!), I did take in a waif and stray a few days ago: this little cherry jacket.

 
 
 


I found it while rummaging in a nearby secondhand shop and couldn't believe how low the price was (I cannot justify much clothes-buying at the moment!). It was an even nicer find when you consider that the jacket dates from the 1920s and it is in such good condition. I love the velour / velveteen fabric with its cheery red and blue graphics.



The same shop had a beautiful dress with printed swallows around the collar, which I think would be perfect for the shoppe. Fingers crossed it's still there when I next visit!