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Vintage Indie's Featured sponsor Glitter and Grunge is back with a special announcement and a look at a couple more artists from their wonderful site.
Vintage Indie - Any special announcements, upcoming events coming up?
Glitter and Grunge - We are partnering with Handmade Parade this spring to offer a whole
new side to the artists co-op. We'll be introducing a pattern and kit site where our members can sell their original patterns and
create kits for people to make their own versions of some of our
members signature items. DIY is such a phenomenon right now. Our
customers not only enjoy buying finished pieces by our members, they
want to be a part of the creations. They want to get their hands dirty and create along with us and we want to help them.
Handmade Parade has been a regional craft fair in Sacramento, but
now we are going to be taking the craft fair to the next level and in the next year or so we will be planning an event where crafters can come together and sell their wares, but also learn how to do different things from printing, sewing, fiber arts and more. We are still in the planning stages of this (and the fact that I am now 5 months pregnant with my third child) so our time line is a bit fuzzy. I wanted to shoot for the fall and just tote the little one along, but my husband wasn't as keen on that as I was, hahaha!
Babies or not, we have some really exciting things planned for the coming year!
Claire Bone and Missy Ballance
Browsing Glitter and Grunge is so much fun, each artist is so different and the variety of handmade art and creations keeps you coming back.
I found these adorable Peas and Carrots tea towels from Noththreads by Angela Bate. These are just perfect for spring .
I also fell in love with this Boutique Handmade Vintage Cildren's Sun Dress from Noththreads It's created with many different vintage components including the zipper, buttons and fabric.
Head over to Glitter and Grunge, visit the artist page and get lost in a world of handmade bliss.
I managed to grab a few hours of fresh air and a glimpse of warm on this spring day, although it was a little chilly and I could have used a jacket. So, for today's Daily Swank think vintage for your next spring outing and grab that swanky jacket!
To get you started on today's Think Spring Wardrobe I've brought you this lovely jacket from LawnDesigns . This is their Scottish Flourish Women's Blazer with a fabulous patchwork appliqué design.
Next up for those chilly spring days is this Women's Poet Jacket also from LawnDesigns.This one is a vintage button up canvas jacket with original appliqué and screen printing.
There is a rockin' new indie shop on the block called Modern Material.
Mix UK Royalty with a little Rock and you've got Modern Material. They offer a line of paper, apparel and accessories to fully get your fashion fix. My favorite of the line, their Vintage Collection of course. It's full of retro chic illustrations and old school images. Check out Modern Material today and shop indie!
Vintage Indie would like to welcome you to the latest Fashion Forward Feature. The lovely and talented Robin Hand from Gilded Cage Design, is here as our special guest. A talented artist and designer herself, she'll give us an inside look into the history and life of the Cloche, that continues today as a fashion style icon.
Cloche, the French word for bell best describes the iconic
style hat of the 1920’s. While the
cloche hat invokes images of carefree bobbed haired flappers, the hat was
actually worn as early as 1910 and continued into the 1930’s. As with all great design, the Cloche evolved
from a looser fitting, larger brimmed variety of the Edwardian period to the
extremely close fit of the middle 20’s. The bell shaped hat now conformed so tightly to the head, it made a
bobbed haircut necessary. The Cloche hat of the 1920’s was intended to be worn low on the brow nearly covering the
eyes. This required the wearer to tilt the head slightly
back in order to see in front of her. This exaggerated posture caused one to look at the world from down the
end of the nose.
Cloche hats were made from a variety of different material with the most common being wool felt. Felt was utilized in the hats mass production for its ease in conforming to the bell shaped form. Typically, the hat’s surface decoration was kept to a minimum and was held to one side. That side most often was on the right. Feathers, simple bands, flowers and art deco appliqué were popular embellishments. Many women applied their own style through the use of a brooch or diamond clip for adornment.
This hat became so popular that many couture houses opened atelier shops. These new hat shops allowed customers to purchase complete ensembles from one source.
Thanks again Robin for a fascinating look into this timeless accessory. Head over to Gilded Cage Design for an amazing line of accessories and Victorian inspired handcrafted items from Robin.
Good morning VI readers! You may have noticed this shiny new button
to your left here on Vintage Indie. Today we are welcoming our newest
sponsor Retro Campaigns. Fittingly enough on Presidents Day!
If you haven't had the chance to check out this cool website, I think
you are going to have a lot of fun as well as land some really great
shirts. Presidents Day may have you thinking of politics, this years
election and presidents of our history. Many of which held some really
great campaigns. Retro Campaigns takes you back in time and has searched high and low to bring you hard
to find remembrances of the past and has incorporated them into
T-shirts for today's fashion.
A business like this is very interesting to me and I asked the
owner Christine a few questions about how she got started in this kind
of T-shirt business.
Vintage Indie: Can you tell me a little bit about how RetroCampaigns.Com started?
Retro Campaigns: Retro
Campaigns launched in late December 2007; I am the founder and owner. I have
lots of politics in my background; first as a volunteer during the 1992 New
Hampshire Presidential Primary, while I was a college student. I think of that
experience as something akin to ‘campaign boot camp’ –
there’s nothing quite like it! I went on to work and volunteer on many
campaigns in my home state of Nebraska, and
worked for a state senator in the Nebraska Legislature before moving to Los Angeles, where I
currently live. Though my most recent employment is in the entertainment
industry I continue to follow politics very closely. Especially this year,
which is turning out to be quite the barn burner!
A couple of years ago I thought it would be cool to own a t-shirt from a past campaign, like Robert Kennedy, for instance, one of my heroes. But after exhaustive searching I couldn’t find anything. Most campaigns back then used buttons, bumper stickers, posters, etc., but not many seemed to use those creative and evocative images on t-shirts. So I thought – why not make one for myself? I created a small handful of simple designs and I got a lot of positive responses from friends, who encouraged me to take it to the next level. I knew a fantastic designer through my job and he was not only excited about the idea as well, but I learned that he specialized in retro/vintage style designs. And that was pretty much the birth of Retro Campaigns!
Vintage Indie: What are some of your most popular shirt designs & their significance to your site.
Retro Campaigns: So some of our shirts are based on
campaign buttons used at that time - for instance "Kennedy 68" was an
actual button. Some of them incorporate imagery and slogans used at the time
but in a new way. For instance, George McGovern's supporters used buttons and other
artwork featuring doves, rainbows, the peace sign, etc., so we made some
designs including those images. And some of them are original creations, like
“Get Clean For Gene,” based on the unofficial campaign slogan from
Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 New Hampshire Primary Campaign. That is one of my
favorites, as it references the New Hampshire Primary. I really enjoyed writing
the bio for that page (I write all the bios on the site). We’ll be adding
another 5 or 6 designs within the next few weeks, and aim to add more every
month or so. It’s really been a lot of fun to incorporate my love of political
history with art and design, and the response has been more than I ever could
have hoped for.
The most popular shirt so far is the “Kennedy
68.” I think it’s actually deceptively simple, with just the
slightly faded basic green font on a thin white tee. It recalls that era
without a lot of bells and whistles; of course, JFK is such a powerful historic
figure that you don’t need much more than the name to evoke an emotional
response. It makes me glad to think that there are so many people out there who
are proud to wear the name of a man who stood for so many positive causes, and
that I might be helping them in some small way to express their admiration for
him.
Vintage Indie: I see a portion of your profits go to SaveDarfur.org. can you tell us a little about your connection with them?
Retro Campaigns: From the beginning I wanted to donate a part of the profits to charity, and there certainly is no shortage of worthy causes. I chose SaveDarfur.Org due to their commitment to educating people about the conflict and atrocities in Sudan and pressuring for U.S. intervention. I might change the charity from time to time; I’m also an animal rights advocate and would like for Retro Campaigns to be able to help that cause as well.
Today makes a great day to head over to Retro Campaigns and pick up some great memories of the past. Please let them know you seen them on Vintage Indie!
Vintage Indie Welcomes Cloak and Muff Vintage shop owner Sandy, celebrating the uniqueness of vintage and what it offers for today's trends & styles!
A bygone era where men were men and women new how to bake a chocolate cake.
Vintage to me congers up a flavor and dimension of color, charm and history. When I slip on my vintage
grass green wool winter coat I wonder who had the character and charisma to wear this beauty in its
hay day. I envision a bombshell blond with flaming red lips and a flashing smile dashing out the door to
hop in her pals convertible for a swinging night at the jazz club. Cloak
and Muff Vintage celebrates the unique quality that vintage has to
offer and the history each and every garment holds for the customer.
When I spotted this little black number I snapped it up with
every intention to name the piece "Sophia Loren". Envisioning in my mind the sweet smell of a hot summer
night, sitting in an outdoor cafe, sipping wine, looking gorgeous and having all eyes on you.
Part
of shopping for vintage is not only the hunt and the find but also the
reclaiming of it for yourself. There are no hard and fast rules to
wearing it. What it important is how it makes you feel and how it
celebrates your individuality. In a day and age where chain retail
stores and cheap market togs have taken over, vintage seems to be the
way to go if you are looking for quality and attention to detail.
"Mans the Man" is the beautiful wool winter coat that I see on a well dressed yet ruggedly handsome
gentleman taking his lady friend out to the theater after a good meal.
Unleash the vixen in you with this blood red grip. Pair it with some red nails and a tight black pencil skirt for a hot night on the town!
At Cloak and Muff Vintage we strive to make vintage accessible to everyone. Enjoy!
A Special thanks to Sandy from Cloak and Muff Vintage for this special celebrating vintage!
Welcome to another Special Guest Feature on Vintage Indie. Today we welcome Penelopepup's Vintage Clothing shop for a look at this years fashion trends, by exploring past years vintage! Here's what Penelopepup's shop owner Jen, had to say.
The beauty of buying vintage clothing is that it allows you to easily
keep up with current fashion trends while saving money and keeping your
wardrobe uniquely you. Designers are constantly drawing inspiration
from the past and you can wear that inspiration for a fraction of the
cost of the designer piece while resting assured that the chances of
someone else showing up in the same outfit are slim to none.
Some of this years fashion trends that easily translate to vintage include-
Plaid prints- Usually saved for fall, but big on the runways for spring this year as well. Wear it bold with a vintage fitted blazer or add just a touch with a whimsical vintage plaid cap.
Floral prints- Big for spring this year from soft and sheer romantic to big, bold and colorful. Vintage dresses are a great place to find amazing floral prints from prim and proper 50's and bold 60's to soft 70's and over the top 80's.
Metallic's and sequins- Still going strong in 2008 and it's so easy to add a touch of sparkle with vintage. Go disco glam with a sequined top or add a touch of shimmer with a classic 60's metallic clutch (clutches are big this year as well).
Whether you choose to follow trends religiously, add just a few here and there or create your own, vintage has something to offer everyone. Especially those who like to save money and stay eco conscious while remaining fabulously fashionable. Happy shopping!
A special thank you to Penelopepup's Vintage Clothing for sharing these fabulous trends with us!
Head over to Jen's lovely shop for a huge selection of wonderful vintage clothing and accessories.
Welcome to another Special Guest Feature on Vintage Indie. Today we are visiting with Blue Velvet Vintage owner Theresa who's going to share some fabulous vintage fashion trends for 2008. Theresa is passionate about preserving the past and incorporating it into the modern day. Pull up a chair and find some fabulous inspiration from Theresa and then head over to Blue Velvet Vintage for a full line of vintage fashions to fit into your every day life.
When people find out you deal
in vintage clothing for a living, one of the first things they want
to know is what the most popular eras or styles are that you sell. It’s
always a tough question to answer, because the vintage market
attracts those who choose clothing because they love a specific era,
its classic style or unique look. So at any given time we’re
selling a mixed bag of styles from the 30s right through to the 80s.
If I had to narrow it down, the first thing at the top of the
vintage top seller list would be dresses. Designers have definitely
caught onto this and have been showing lots of vintage inspired dresses
for several seasons now.
(Photo left, Elle Magazine November Issue 07 showing 50s inspired sun dresses for spring.)
As far as my business goes, dresses
from the 40s, 50s, and early 60s are always in demand, with 70s a close
second. Depending on what vintage style is being interpreted on the
runways for a particular season, it will often reflect in an
upsurge in sales of the authentic vintage clothing from that era.
(Picture left, Janet Russo 50's Style Embroidered Satin Swink Dress Blue Velvet Vintage)
For
instance, many designers have shown bright floral print 50s style
sun dresses and 70s maxi dresses for their 2008 spring/summer collections.
Even though these styles are always popular sellers with us, we’re
already seeing a higher than usual demand for them, though
it’s only January.
(Photo's up, maxi dresses
from the Diane Von Furstenburg(left) and DKNY spring/summer collections, via)
Photos up our dresses we have at Blue Velvet Vintage, the styles of which we’re seeing a higher than average sales volume.
We’ve also noticed increased interest in very feminine dresses with ruffles and lace, pouffy 50’s prom dresses and anything with Grecian/Roman style draping.
What vintage fashion trend will you follow this year? Special thanks to Theresa from Blue Velvet Vintage for a great feature & offering some fabulous vintage clothing!
It's that time of year where some of us have some sort of holiday party to attend. Whether your attending a business soiree or attending the many local holiday events in your home town there is always a need for that little black dress this time of year.
The 1st one is a VINTAGE 1980s GUNNE SAX VELVET - SEQUIN DRESS A cocktail dress that's totally unique and a ton of fun. You can find this at LoveDove Vintage, just one of the fantastic vintage clothing shops on Etsy.com.
The next two come from the totally swanky shop SkivvyLuLu Vintage. I had a hard time choosing which ones to show you from the 26 they currently have listed in their shop. This is the Vintage 1950s Designer Pat Sandler for Highlight Little Black Cocktail Dress with Beaded Detail . I love the very feminine chic style this one carries, don't you?
VA VOOM......... is what I'm thinking! What's wrong with going vintage in something like this? Stand out from the crowd and feel good in something totally different and a lot of fun. This is the 1980s Vintage Black Velvet Rhinestone Cocktail Dress . Head over to SkivvyLuLu's Vintage for a huge collection of top not and rare vintage finds.
I've found so many great swanky dresses I want to show you, so I"ll be back later this week with more!
No matter what kind of climate you are facing this winter there is a great vintage coat or jacket awaiting you. Today's Daily Swank features Etsy shop Cherry Pick Vintage where they offer a huge variety of coats and jacket. I'm highlighting some of my favorites for you here!
Looking for something longer? This coat will do the trick. It sure does look warm and cozy that's for sure. This is the Vintage 1960s workers union wool woven coat made in SCOTLAND.
How about something a little shorter with fab color? I like this one too, perfectly paired with your favorite jeans and a great pair of boots.. this one is hott! This is their authentic vintage 1970s rare velvet lavender trench coat.
I'm totally digging this motorcycle jacket! Very vintage and sporty. This is the planet Funk leather motorcycle jacket.
Lastly for today's Daily Swank feature is this great 1970's Ski Jacket. Full of color, vintage and fun. This would would make a great addition to your coat rack!
Head over to Cherry Pick Vintage to see a whole host of jackets, sweaters, coats and a ton more!
It's getting colder and colder every day. As much as I would like to keep the flip flops out and the T-shirts on I just don't think it's going to happen. I've started to layer when I go out, and it's getting colder each time. Today's Daily Swank features some very swanky vintage coats from some wonderful vintage shops.
1st up is this fabulous Swing Military Pea Coat in Kelly Green with Big Buttons. This from Etsy shop Hip Hostage. Looks to be about a size 8 or 10. Hip Hostage advises you to check measurements.
Winter is not going to be boring this year. With many different colors and choices. This vintage style seems to be popular. I found this gorgeous Coral Baby Doll Coat from Etsy shop Dandelion Girl. It's a medium from the 1960s. They also suggest you follow up with the measurements for proper fitting.
I'll be back this week for a whole host of vintage coat selections to ensure you have the perfect one!
Back again. The Daily Swank is feeling all warm in cozy with all of these delightful handmade and independent creations.
Something a little different to keep those fingers warm are these adorable muffs from A Muffs a Muff. Similar to what American Football Quarterbacks use, but totally chic! Head over to A Muffs a Muff on Etsy for your own special warmer.
Next up from Annies Wearable Art is this AUTUMN DANCER Gypsy Cloche. This cloche is very versatile and a lot of fun. It's accented with a vintage scarf, but can be removed and worn without. Head over to Annies Wearable art for more hats, gloves and more to keep you warm for winter.
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Today's Daily Swank continues with my "preparing for winter" I love these brightly colored scarfs.
First up from Shagpile is their Angie Super Snug Scarf and with matching pin. This one is brightly colored and accented with 1960's fabric. Who says winter has to be bland and boring?! Head over to Shagpile for great handbags too.
Next up this is this one of of a kind neckwarmer from Dismantled. It's made from vintage multicolored crazy hexagon fabric and over-sized for extra style. I love the additional handmade flower with buttons! Head over to Dismantled and create a custom order for a special one just for you!
For today's Daily Swank, I've gathered up a few indie designers who make autumn a big part of their designs.
My first feature is this gorgeous Leafy Leather Brooch Autumn. This a perfect example of vintage and independent design. I love the vintage button in the center that pulls together the warm colors of the leathers. You can find this brooch and other wonderful hand cut and inked leather items at Etsy shop Holly Hawk.
Next up is the Olivia Hobo Bag in Vintage Fall Harvest. This is one of many new bags in the Olivia collection at Population 1. This one is created from thrifted vintage twill. Find many other creations from Population One's line including pouches, multiple designed bags and more.
We can't forget the little ones. How about this adorable one of a kind Silk PUMPKIN Emobroidered Ponytail Holder by Little Empress Couture I love the gorgeous Dupioni silk that lies as the background for the embroidered button. You will find this any many adorable children's couture outfits at Little Empress on Etsy. Check out the Autumn Print, Silk Skirt w/ Reversible Belt is it so adorable!
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Today's Daily Swank shop Sugar Sandwich shares with us her history of the pillowcase dress and brings an adorable collection of fall fashion for the sweet little girl in your life. I think you will fall in love with these adorable dresses.
First up from Sugar Sandwich is this adorable Fall Pumpkin Paisley Pillowcase dress. This dress is accompanied with a cute accessory the Scrappy Cat, made from terry cloth and scrappy remnants from dress making.
Designer Style Notes:
from Sugar Sandwich owner Katrina
The vintage premise behind the pillow case dress is the idea of the pillowcase dress itself that is vintage. Sewing clothes for children has pulled our family through hard times for generations. My Grandmothers grandmother sewed flour sack and pillowcase dresses, I am simply carrying on that tradition as a way to get by while I raise two children. In their time it was a way of using what you had, and a pillowcase would certainly not lay idly by whilst a "youngin" went without! These days, I have a choice of so many fabrics so I haven't yet used an actual pillowcase, I do however, use what I have and every last bit of it...as you can see by my scrappy dolls!
Next up from the Sugar Sandwich shop is this perfect pair duo, the Fall Flowers Pillowcase Dress and Matching Scrappy Bear. I just can't get enough of those cute Scrappy creatures. I love how nothing is wasted and your little one will have a special new friend with each purchase. Purchase this outfit today from Sugar Sandwich and get ready for some perfect fall pictures. 
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Good Monday morning everyone! I hope you are ready for another "Rockin' Shoppin' week on Vintage Indie! This week is going to be a ton of fun as VI is hosting Fall Fashion week. All vintage and all indie! I hope you visit every day and gobble up some great fall fashions. Enjoy!
Today's Daily Swank is from a great vintage shop The Vintage Zoo!
I'm totally loving this Vintage Miss Rodeo America shirt, if it was my size it would already be mine! $27.00
Next up from The Vintage Zoo is this great Vintage Paisley Boho/Hippy Dress, pair with flat knee high boots for the ultra chic western feel. $15.00
Don't forget the accessories. How about this Vintage Brown Lucite Handled Purse for $14.00.
Style Notes
from The Vintage Zoo's owner Darla:
Brown is always in style for fall - dresses would look great with
boots and colorful tights to brighten up the earth tones. plaids, wool
skirts. lacey, feminine shirts. Mixing patterns and colors, layering
with big, fun knit sweaters - one of a kind pieces are fun - that's why
i love vintage. Most of the time you're not going to see anyone else in
it! Be yourself, be creative, be FUN and try experimenting with colors
and patterns and textures.
Head over to The Vintage Zoo for a huge vintage collection of clothing & more.
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