Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Simply Irresistible!








I love Vintage!

For a long time I resisted collecting vintage clothing and jewelry.
I was already collecting vintage furniture, china and linens.  
Then.............  I found my very first 1950's tulle dress!  I was smitten.  It was the prettiest dress I'd ever seen.  It was a pale mint green with layers and layers of tulle ruffles.  
I purchased it for $50 at a local flea market and remember thinking that it was a lot of money to spend on a dress I'd never wear.  
Once I got it home I decided it needed some vintage rhinestone jewelry to dress it up.  And........  the rest is history.  Now I LOVE vintage clothing, jewelry, hats and handbags.  I have amassed quite a collection.  I have narrowed it down to collecting only pieces from the 30's, 40's and 50's.  Okay....  I admit.....  I do have a few Victorian - Edwardian pieces but not many.  I'm always on the look out for great pieces.
Today I am sharing some recent finds.  A lovely 1950's jacket and petticoat.  The jacket is beautiful with it's fabulous scalloped fur collar!  I just love these old fluffy petticoats!!  They are just gorgeous! and simply irresistible.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week.
God Bless.

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22 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Da sognare!ottimo acquisto!!

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  2. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Da sognare!ottimo acquisto!!

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  3. Phyllis @Around the HouseAugust 13, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I love how you put that together, so lovely, the white fur, the brooch, I loved the picture...come on over for a visit, I have some watermelon for you...Phyllis

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  4. CreateologyAugust 13, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Oh be still my heart! Delicious vintage treasures. Swooning again...

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  5. Cranberry MorningAugust 13, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    That is fabulous!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 13, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Oh, what an irresistible charm.

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  7. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Oh, I love it! I am a lover of vintage clothes too

    Carol

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  8. annies homeAugust 13, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    awesome

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  9. living from glory to gloryAugust 13, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Hello Elizabeth, I want to dress like that, it makes me so happy to think that women wanted to look so pretty and elegant and feminine. I have a hard time with the look of so many women anymore. Well that's a whole other issue. What an inspiring post. I am still working away at finding some treasure for my new Chick Room Pink and white and roses!! (YES)
    Blessings, Roxy

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  10. janice15August 13, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    O so pretty.. I love it.. I have always loved vintage dresses One time I found a flapper dress on dads truck but my husband wouldn't let me keep it...so sad it was wonderful.. Happy new week with love Janice

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  11. Tea in the LibraryAugust 14, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    So often at link parties yours is the thumbnail I choose 1st. I am never disappointed. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures of your treasures.

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  12. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    What a dreamy outfit, it almost makes me wish I lived in the 50's.

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  13. Tami Von ZalezAugust 15, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Worthy of display! Elegance minaturized.

    Popped by from WIW Hello Dolly.

    http://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/2013/08/dolly-day-in-blogosphere.html

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  14. Jil~Say It With RosesAugust 16, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Elegant and beautiful! If I had the room, I think collecting vintage clothing would be so addicting. I don't dare start as we downsized to a sweet bungalow with rather small closets!
    ♥ Jil

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  15. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 16, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    LOVE!!! So happy to have found you through Pink Saturday. xo Laura

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  16. Helen's DecorAugust 16, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Elizabeth, I'm enjoying seeing all the memorable clothing items. So elegant and pretty.

    Thanks,
    Helen

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  17. Susie JeffersonAugust 17, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    So pretty, and as you say, totally irresistable and and adorable too. Happy Pink Saturday from the UK!

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  18. LVAugust 17, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    You did a fabulous job taking something old and turning it into something fashionable now.

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  19. Kirby CarespodiAugust 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Back in 1982-83, I was a professional dancer and broke as all get-out. My friends and I used to shop at the Salvation Army and another place called Red, White and Blue in Pittsburgh. I found THREE VINTAGE CHANEL SUITS (real!) and wore the heck out of them. Fortunately, I was a size 4 and the suits fit. (Now...yeah. No.) Your outfit is DARLING and I would wear it...but I'm an XL.

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  20. KathyAugust 21, 2013 at 9:55 AM

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  21. KathyAugust 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Sorry, I made a boo, boo in my last comment! I was trying to do two things at once - not a good day to multi-task - I meant to type - I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday :)
    Kathy

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  22. Tea Cottage PrettiesAugust 28, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Oh my there is so much eye candy here, I have no idea where to start. Let me just say that you are a lady after my own true heart. How beautiful everything is. I will be back as I have to rush off for now but I am SO COMING back. I will linger at each photo and soak it all in. Masterful and Lovely.... Hugs, Beverly

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I LOVE your comments.
I read each and every one.
I am so happy to have you visit.
Happy blogging!
Elizabeth