Blue Drew

Apparently, all I do anymore is watch awards shows, and apparently, all the celebs I choose to comment on wear blue. At least the last two. And my excuse for sitting and watching said awards shows is simply this......I love the clothes, and its winter here in Iowa so I'm either iced or snowed in anyway! Saturday night the Screen Actor's Guild (S.A.G.) Awards show took place, and while I am certainly chock full of comments about many attendees, the one I actually had to Google to find out whether I was mad or way off on was Drew Barrymore.

Agreeing with the LA Times on her 60s inspired look (up do, pale make up) inspired by Brigitte Bardot & Sharon Tate (read their re-cap HERE>, I still found that on Drew it didn't quite work on stage. I wish I could find a clip (I'll keep looking)....because on the red carpet she looks smashing!.....

Under the lights of the stage the lip definition was lost and ended up washing her out horribly....sad indeed, given the effect it was clearly quite capable of. That said, more inspiration from vintage looks is always a good thing! And seeing Grey Gardens (a movie Dorothea's contributed to wardrobe for) win another award is always a great thing!

~Ang

Coming Soon to Dorothea's....Rare John Cavanagh Beaded Gown

Coming as soon as I can get it dry cleaned and minty! Rare beaded gown by esteemed Irish (corrected, thanks Anonymous!) designer John Cavanagh.......

~Ang

eVintage Society BLOG TAG WEDNESDAY!~ Summer Sparkle~

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

Its HOT!!! What better time of year to shimmer like the ice cubes in a vodka-lemonade? Refresh those who admire you with some summer sparkle!

1) Show us your favorite vintage sparkling stunner in your inventory! Rhinestones, sequins, beads….show us your shimmer!!

I just consigned this amazing, wool knit 60s column gown absolutely COVERED with beads, rhinestones and sequins in rich shimmering gold....

2)Rhinestones on daywear? Yes or no?
Rhinestones 24-7! Daywear, evening wear, lingerie...anytime!

3)Favorite beaded bag or jewelry in your inventory or personal collection?
Hang on.

4)Colored rhinestones or clear, which do you prefer?

I used to think clear won that battle but have recently become enamored with colored, especially reds and blues.

5)Cubic zirconia, costume rhinestones or REAL diamonds? Be honest!! Which will you wear?
With my lifestyle its likely I'll only wear what I buy for myself (insert canned audience "AWWWWWW")....so rhinestones it is.

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

~Ang

New on the Site 5/15

Some new and available, some will be today when I have time to finish getting them listed!

A current favorite....1960 (dated on tag!) custom order silk chiffon blue floral gown from Saks Fifth Avenue...goddess draping, strapless, with blue silk spiral around bodice and side swag....

Late 50s balloon hem red chiffon party dress with dramatic scarves falling from back to hem, edged in red maribou feathers.....

60s cocktail dress in red and metallic gold with bold velveteen belt by Silvano of Roma....

60s blue and silver lurex column gown with beaded bodice and cropped jacket...

60s MISS HAWAII bikini Kamehameha....

30s jersey knit rayon 2 piece pyjama set...

COMING TODAY.....

30s crepe rayon dress with unusual cut out, peaked sleeves and jabot accent at throat....

30s peach taffeta tiered party dress with burgundy velvet accents....

40s cotton pique 2 piece dress with swirl and floral print....

40s 2 piece cotton dress with huge red polka dot print and pique cotton accents....

60s glamour gown in red and orange brushstroke print silk chiffon with beaded detail, beaded buckle on sashed, plunging back....