Vintage Gifts

Vintage Inspired Swarovski Crystal Perfume Brooch for Your Bra!

Jewelry

Feb 182011

I feel like I’m maybe a little late in the game here, but I’ve never seen one of these! They caught my eye whilst I was browsing for bras. Let’s talk a little bit about how incredibly awesome this Braza perfume brooch is:

It’s a bra accessory – like jewelry.. for your boobs
It’s vintage inspired – score!
It’s adorned with Swarovski crystals!
It’s perfect for people who can’t/hate to wear perfume on their skin/clothes

I’m actually one of those people. I get a rash with almost any perfume and my skin even discolors if I wear perfume while standing out in the sun too long – weird, I know! And I don’t wear it on my clothes either (some fabrics stain with one spritz!) Anyway, this looks like the perfect solution for me. I’m not in the habit of wearing a brooch clipped to my bra so I’d probably just wear it on a scarf or clipped to my purse. But if I was wearing a plunging neckline and out on a date well, that’d be one sparkly eyeful!

Directions: Simply spritz one of the foamies (15 included), with a favorite scent, tuck into the chamber behind the brooch and clip the brooch to the center of bra, blouse or dress and…inhale!

I’m kind of in love with this idea. But what do you think?

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Oh My Vintage Stars! Samantha Stephens’ Bewitched Heart Necklace

Jewelry, Vintage Gifts

Feb 082011

If you’ve ever watched the classic 60′s show Bewitched featuring Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York, then you’d have noticed twitchy-witch Samantha Stephens wears a trademark heart necklace in nearly every episode. The necklace is a white gold diamond pavé heart which was given to Elizabeth as a “love gift” from husband/Bewitched director William Asher. I read some trivia that says she lost the original one and asked that 2 copies be made, in rhinestones instead of diamonds, in case she lost one of them again!

I was watching the first few seasons of Bewitched over the weekend and remembered how much I adore the show. I think this necklace would make the perfect Valentine’s day gift, even if your lady has never seen an episode of Bewitched! I’m going to be snapping one up for myself, in CZ rhinestones obviously. I did a search over at Emitations, which is where I usually go for celebrity imitation jewelry, and they had a lot of items that were close, but not an exact replica like I wanted.

You can find a replica of the Bewitched diamond heart necklace below:

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Cute Gifts on Sale at Gorey Details

Vintage & Pin up Art, Vintage Gifts

Jan 272011

For all you rockabilly chickies and vintage goths out there, Gorey Details has some great stuff on sale. I was browsing the site for cute and spooky office decor and they do have a pinups and vintage section which I lurrrrve.

Gil Elvgren: The Complete Pin-ups

Sale: 17% off

Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in the form of Gil Elvgren’s Technicolor fantasies of the American dream. His technique — which earned him a reputation as “The Norman Rockwell of cheesecake” — involved photographing models and then painting them into gorgeous hyper-reality, with longer legs, more flamboyant hair and gravity-defying busts, and in the process making them the perfect moral-boosting eye-candy for every homesick private. This big, hardcover, color book collects his complete pin-ups. Erotic, but no nudity. 272 pages, hardcover.

Audrey Hepburn Poster

Sale: 25% off

Measures 24″ by 36″ and is $6! Fans of Audrey should snap this cheap Hepburn portrait up!

Understated, richly vintage.
The Giselle tiara looks like it belongs a family treasure vault.
It is a captivating accessory for evening.
And, for your wedding day, your veil can drift down from the band of this romantic tiara.
Every detail transmits the luxury of Edwardian jewelry.
The graceful, curvilinear bracket is a delicate sculpture, filled with crystal and pearl ballontinis.

Looks like lots of ladies bought this tiara for their weddings. I don’t blame them, it’s gorgeous! I wore a tiara to my prom (I don’t want to think about how long ago that was…) but it wasn’t as beautiful as the Giselle tiara is!

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Dita Von Teese & Secrets in Lace 2011 Pin Up Calendars

Vintage Gifts

Dec 152010

Dita Von Teese – 2011 Calendars

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Buy them from here on Amazon or at Attitude Clothing

Secrets in Lace Collector’s Calendar 2011

The year the Secrets In Lace Collector’s Calendar is a compilation of 12 exclusive Secrets In Lace photos.
Buy exclusively from Secrets in Lace (check under Accessories for catalogs and calendars).

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Bésame Cosmetics Makes a Great Gift for Vintage Enthusiasts!

Vintage Gifts, Vintage Makeup Tutorials

Dec 082010

The Story of Bésame Cosmetics

Gabriela Hernandez, founder of Bésame Cosmetics Inc., has brought artistry and romance back to the cosmetics industry. She has created a line infused with a romantic sensibility that is rich in historical details. Her inspiration for it all was sparked by a combination of her background in art and design, a love for feminine detail, and fond memories of her glamorous grandmother.

Return to the glamour days of the 1930′s, 1940′s and 1950′s. But it’s not just packaging, the lipsticks, mascaras and rouges are simply luxurious to apply.

Treat yourself or the vintage vixen in your life!

Buy Besame Cosmetics from this page on Amazon or What Katie Did.

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Holiday Gifts for your Showgirl: 4 Luxurious Corsets!

Corsets, Vintage Gifts

Nov 272010

For the wilder, more daring lady why not choose a stylish and unique corset which is specially made just for them. Corsets are popular, and give women a great hourglass shape. Select her corset from WKD’s best selling ‘Showgirl‘ collection below. They have a huge selection of vintage inspired corsets!

What Katie Did Sophia Bubblegum Pink Raw Silk Corset

For a first choice, this overbust corset from What Katie Did is ideal. This pink! raw silk corset is designed to fit women who wear up to an E bra cup.

Velda Lauder Dita Corset

This classic style curve corset, as worn by Dita Von Teese is made with a combination of luxurious black satin and gray suiting fabric. The front has a concealed busk and a satin bow, which ties around the waist to add style to any outfit.

Vollers Satin Corset

A very sexy red satin Vollers corset with a slightly wider hip, making it ideal for tighter lacing to achieve an hourglass look. All Vollers corsets are front fastening – Choose from 11 different colors! (Pictured in Cherry Red Satin)

What Katie Did Gold Label Showgirl Antoinette Black Corset

Just like its namesake, this corset is guaranteed to make you feel like a Queen! Made in rich black satin with beautifully intricate pleating around the bustline and bottom, the shape is highly reminiscent of its 18th Century ancestors, but with much more up-to-date comfort and construction.

Instead of a completely flat front, WKD added a gentle curve to support the breasts better. The bustline has pointed sides, and the overall result is a beautiful balconette effect that remains supportive and uplifting. The goring at the hips ensures that even newer corset-wearers can achieve a really substantial waist reduction; but experienced corset addicts will often find they can wear a smaller size than usual, making this Showgirl a real show-stopper!

WKD designed the Antoinette to fit a B-E cup, but A-cup ladies have also had a great result.

The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men!

Vintage Gifts

Nov 092010

The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men – with a foreword by January Jones (Betty Draper)!

From Joanie’s Marilyn Monroe-esque pencil skirts to Betty’s classic Grace Kelly cupcake dresses, the clothes worn by the characters of the phenomenal Mad Men have captivated fans everywhere. Now, women are trading in their khakis for couture and their pumas for pumps. Finally, it’s hip to dress well again. Emmy-Award winning costume designer Janie Bryant offers readers a peek into the dressing room of Mad Men, revealing the design process behind the various characters’ looks and showing every woman how to find her own leading lady style–whether it’s vintage, modern, or bohemian.

Bryant’s book will peek into the dressing room of Mad Men and reveal the design process behind the various characters’ looks. But it will also help women learn how fashion can help convey their personality. She will help them cultivate their style, including all the details that make a big difference.

Bryant offers advice to ensure that a woman’s clothes convey her personality. She covers everything from where to find incredible vintage clothing and accessories to how to pair those authentic pieces with modern shoes and jeans. Readers will learn how to find their perfect bra size, use color to convey a mood, and invest in the ten essentials every woman should own. And just so the ladies don’t leave their men behind, there’s even a section on making them look a little more Don Draper-dashing.

About the Author

Emmy-winning costume designer Janie Bryant creates all of the looks seen on TV’s Mad Men. She has worked on numerous films and TV shows. In 2005, she won an Emmy for her period costumes on HBO’s Deadwood and she took home the prestigious Outstanding Costume Design award from the Costume Designers Guild in both 2009 and 2010.

Monica CorcoranHarel is a Los Angeles-based style writer who has reported on fashion and the culture of keeping up appearances for InStyle, Variety, Forbes and the Style section of the New York Times. She alsoconsults as a fashion expert for Project Runway.

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