eVintage Society BLOG TAG WEDNESDAY ~Animalize!~

I've been tagged by SYDNEY'S VINTAGE FASHION RUNWAY for the eVINTAGE SOCIETY Wednesday Blog Tag.

Animals…..we love ‘em, we love to wear ‘em! Prints, that is (fur is another and much more sensitive topic for another blog). Show us your animal prints!

1) Show us your favorite piece of animal print apparel in your inventory!

I loooove this 60s leopard print short sleeve sheath dress and safari inspired jacket set by Abe Schrader....

2)What is your favorite animal print to wear & why?
I love the look of zebra print in the home but not on me. For me, leopard works both in the size/shape of the print and the warmer color tones.

3)Favorite to sell?
Again, zebra, especially if its pre-70s...so hard to find!

4)Favorite pet and best pet story?

I prefer having cats to dogs for the simple fact that I do not have a yard and no time to walk a dog! I have 2 cats now, Buhaki and Basil. I'd feel guilty naming a favorite (as if they read). I had a fantastic cat named Terabithis from highschool til just a few years ago, she was a tux & a polydactyl (mitten kitten), and chock full of bitchy attitude. My puppy-cat, Hobbes, a big loveable tabby, passed away a coupld years ago also....my "best" pet story would be the time his brother/litter mate, Cosmo, woke me up one morning meowing loudly next to the bed and literally led me to an open window the screen had fallen out of. I knew immediately Hobbes would have been in that window and likely knocked it out, so ran down three flights of stairs (yep, third floor apartment), expecting the worst. He was scared but totally fine!

5)Scared of animals? Which one scares you the most & why?
Bats. Bats. BATS.

6) Favorite animal to visit at the zoo or to collect images of?
Gibbons. They make cool noises.

DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE tags Julie at DAMN GOOD VINTAGE.

~Ang

I Smell Pretty...............

Oh so pretty.............

Yeah, thats dorky. BUT, I have been recently introduce via my random and odd obsession with the scent of lavender to an amazing line of bath and scented products available both on etsy and on her WEBSITE by Angel Face Botanicals. Believe me, I'm not tree-hugging nature girl....I don't camp, I don't worry if my use of Target facial products will impact the environment. I'm not saying I shouldn't worry, but I'm freaking busy, yo.

I ended up with some lavender scented stuff after a fashion show I did recently, in a gift bag, and revisited my love of the herb. I used to garden, when I had a house, and grew lavender, sage, thyme, basil, oregano....you name it (all legal!). But in years since with a small child in an apartment I have gotten away from the earth-momma world.

Angel Face Botanicals marries my love of earthy, garden-girl happiness with modern sophistication and makes me look forward to a long hot bath! Thats pretty cool in my busy-book. Check her out, seriously. Good (smelling) stuff!

PS, if you party a lot (um, who does THAT?) she has a Rock Star Detox that will ease your mornings. Sweet.

~Ang

Jen @ The Rusty Zipper Needs Your Help.

I recently was made aware that the owners of one of the oldest vintage clothing websites on the internet RUSTYZIPPER.com are facing some very tough times. Jen's husband, Rob, was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). Rob's prognosis, as with anyone diagnosed with ALS, is not great, and the two of them are raising 2 small children together while fighting this horrible disease.

Read more about Jen & Rob's battle HERE, and please do what you can to contribute to the fundraisers outlined there or donate to the fun they have set up to raise money for in-home health care workers to be able to help Rob and many others in their area HERE.

I don't know Jen or Rob but my heart goes out to them. I hope you will take time to do what you can, get involved, send a message of support or just shop at the Rusty Zipper. Her site was one of the only ones out there when I first got started selling vintage and she is an inspiration.

~Ang

eVintage Wednesday Blog Tag~ Swing Town!

I've been tagged by SYDNEY'S VINTAGE FASHION RUNWAY for the eVINTAGE SOCIETY Wednesday Blog Tag.

Last week CBS premiered a new series called SWING TOWN. Set in 1976, the show features 3 couples and their families…..a childless couple with loads of money, toys and an open marriage….a young couple with a teenage boy trying to define their relationship….and a more conservative couple facing a changing world. It also features some fab 70s clothes and music! Lets talk 70s!

1) Show us your favorite 70s piece in your inventory, mens, womens, dress, lingerie…..whatever you LOVE!

How about something purchased by the show to be in a disco scene filmed early this week? I'm guessing it will be on Grant Show. A fantastic rooster print Nik Nik disco shirt....

2)Define disco wear as YOU see it.
For guys, the shirt above....paired with crisply pressed wide leg, hip hugging disco pants and platforms. For the girls, those slinky jersey knit silks and nylons with spaghetti straps and swingy skirts!

3)What was your favorite look of the 70s? The maxi dress? Bell bottoms? Culottes? Do tell.
I was little in the 70s but for grown ups, I envied those girls with their feathered hair and ruffled disco dresses headed out to dance. Personally, I wore a lot of terry cloth and have recently come into a slew of new old stock shorts and short sets, gradually being listed on KISSMYVINTAGE.COM, my shop on etsy.

4)Your neighbors invite you to a wild party where there may be disco music. Do you go?

ABSOLUTELY!!!

5)Grant Show. Sexy then? Sexy now? No idea?
No idea about then, oddly sexy now as swingin' disco neighbor man.

6) Romantic Gunne Sax Prairie/Renn Queen or Disco Diva? Whats your style?
Totally disco, though I did rock my share of Gunne Sax in the late 70s.

DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE tags Julie at DAMN GOOD VINTAGE.

~Ang

New Listings on Kissmyvintage.com

NOS 60s mini dresses/tunics....

An unusual purple Catherine Ogust....

Fabulous caftan with interesting cinched waist.....

New old stock 70s & 80s shorts.....

All pics click to the site! Lots more of those shorts to come!

~Ang

Site Updates 6/7...Lingerie, Hats & More

Had a great lot of lingerie come into the shop this week!

60s half slip with sassy little chiffon appliques embroidered with dancing girls complete with fringed skirts and the TWIST!

40s nightgown in black w/ lace trim and pink bows....

Rare colored bright teal slip in size 38 by Carol Brent....

50s slip in pale pink with chiffon & lace tiered hem by MOVIE STAR....

50s half slip with crinoline chiffon and lace flounce in pink and black....

50s half slip by MICHELENE in size L, gorgeous ombre effect crystal pleat chiffon in shades of amethyst....

OLGA nightgown in jet black with soft pink roses and black lace.....

In the non-lingerie realm, this ruched black cocktail dress by Matinee...

A stunning sueded rayon 40s gown in cocoa brown and shimmering gold.....

Rare 60s PAPER bikini in pastel polka dots, in original packaging.....

Hats!!

Gwenn Pennington 60s cello straw hat with HUGE flower accents...

Late 30s tilt hat by French designer SIMIRIS in original package AND shipping box from the luxury liner AQUITANIA, a Cunard White Star ship.....

60s does 20s cloche with sequined detail in pewter grey b y Sears Millinery......

40s tilt hat with sailor inspiration.....

60s hat in cello straw with wide curved brim and HUGE silk and velvet poppies....

40s hat with pinched crown and killer swirled plastic spear across front....

More hats added, and more vintage to come this week!

~Ang

eVintage Society Blog Tag Wednesday~ SEX AND THE CITY~

I've been tagged by SYDNEY'S VINTAGE FASHION RUNWAY for the eVINTAGE SOCIETY Wednesday Blog Tag.

You can’t turn on the TV, walk past a magazine rack at the market or eavesdrop on ladies chatting at lunch (what, like you don’t do that?) without being assaulted with images and stories about the big screen debut of “Sex and the City."......which, as we all know, is less about a riveting plotline than it is about FASHION! So lets dish.

1) We know Carrie favors vintage, but let’s dress them all! Like cyber paperdolls. To kick it off, show us a piece you think the quirky, eclectic and whimsical Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) would look great in from your inventory.

What better than a "tutu"? This pale pink 50s crinoline would look uber Carrie-esque with a tank top and Manolos....

2)Samantha (Kim Cattrall) works the vampy edge of fashion…what do you have in your inventory that can bring out the temptress in a woman?
Ultra sexy 70s halter dress with plunging neckline in saffron yellow.....

3)Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) tends to play it safe, tending toward clean lines and classic silhouettes with the occassional sexy edge. What do you have in your inventory for her?
A superb black organza beaded 60s cocktail dress by Malcolm Starr! Perfect.

4)Charlotte (Kristin Davis) is often seen in more feminine, flirty and girlie pieces. What vintage dress or ensemble do you have that would work for her character?

Sweet summery sleevless silk 50s party dress with bold blue roses....

5)Sex and the City Shoes. Stilettos? Of course! If you’ve got some vintage shoes to rival Carrie’s Jimmy Choos, show ‘em off here!
Killer multicolor 60s stilettos from Spain....

6) Love the show? Hate the show? Never seen it? Do tell. No spoilers if you’ve seen the movie!
Ummmmmm........never seen one whole episode, and while I love fashion and it is my job and passion, I can't imagine living a life that shallow. They seem devoted to finding clothes, shoes, men and sex and have very empty lives. I would not want my daughter to look up to women like that. Sorry fans!

DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE tags Julie at DAMN GOOD VINTAGE.

~Ang

kissmyvintage.

DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE announces its sister site on etsy, KISSMYVINTAGE.COM!

A place to find the newer, trendier and edgier fashions in vintage land. Check out the lovely Emily in....

A killer 60s babydoll style leopard print Saks Fifth Avenue dress with tattered cut cuffs....

70s angel wing jersey maxi dress....

Fun farm themed 50s feed company tee....

70's skirt aka tube dress with ethnic print...

An iconic 80s THIRTYSOMETHING sweatshirt...

Lots of cool stuff from rocker chic belts to jewelry to vintage millinery supplies too!

~Ang

Site Updates (Finally!) 6/2..Cocktails, Anyone?

Lord knows I need one! Worked my arse off today adding dresses to the site....still just as behind on adding things as I was last week!

Today's additions include several killer cocktail dresses, perfect for upcoming summer soirees!

A gorgeous Ceil Chapman inspired jersey knit 50s dress by Lee Claire, with ruched waist and dramatic back caped detail....

Iconic Audrey Hepburn style 60s little black dress with sculpted and ruched, bow bedecked skirt by Jonny Herbert....

Bombshell lace print 50s wiggle dress with mermaid flounced hem accented with a wide, shocking pink satin sash weaving through fabric and coming together in a large bow in back, by Laurie Jane....

Curve hugging jersey rayon fringed shimmy dress from the late 40s to early 50s with halter neckline....

Sequined 50s stunner in silk with teal and turquoise print and shimmering sequins....

70s beaded, studded AND rhinestones jersey dress in champagne with removeable cowl neckpiece, by SAULINO for Jerry Silverman....

Saffron yellow 70s goddess gown with halter neckline and rhinestone buttons at nape of neck....

For daytime cocktails (or shopping, or lunch with the ladies), a sheer floral silk chiffon 30s dress with puff sleeves....

A true performance piece! 30's golden silk bra style costume top with glass beveled gem stones....

Victorian dinner bodice (with sleeves expertly removed and finished at armscye) in ivory lace over silk with exquisite boned structure within...

And to work off all those cocktail carbs, some sportswear! A lady has to look good while working out!

40s gym set in white twill with iconic high waist 40s shorts.....

And a 20s gym suit with bloomer style shorts.....

More to come this week!

~Ang

A Legend is Lost

Yves Saint Laurent has passed away at the age of 71.

CNN REPORT

Lets not dwell on the sad. Lets dwell on the beautiful.

From a retrospective....

Incredible blue dress on Kirsten Dunst....

A killer print on Chloe Sevigny....

Tom Tierney paper doll book....

Godspeed.

I only wish I could be that freaking cool.

~Ang