Costume Contest Entries 2012 #3
More contest entries! Join the fun! Send me your Halloween costume contest entry today for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Couture Allure! Full contest rules and details are here.
7. Jen as "Captain Faraway", a 1940s version of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The hat, skirt, stockings and shoes are all 1940s vintage. The jacket is probably 1980s vintage doing '40s. Ray gun is modern, but retro-styled.
8. Helen of Massage to the Rescue as a 1920s flapper. Her gloves and cigarette holder are vintage.
9. Tess of Fifties Darling as a murdered prostitute. Tess' husband was dresses as Jack the Ripper. Everything but the tights is vintage.
Costume Contest Entries 2012 #2
More contest entries! Join the fun! Send me your Halloween costume contest entry today for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Couture Allure! Full contest rules and details are here.
4. Jen Thompson of the blog Festive Attyre wore vintage from head to knees (her shoes are modern)
for her Little Old Lady costume.
5. Lisa of Butterflies and Daisys Vintage wore vintage Candian Military surplus for her
WWII pin-up costume.
6. Emileigh of Flashback Summer wore vintage shoes and a fur stole as part of her 1920's vamp costume.
Costume Contest Entries 2012 #1
The entries for the Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest are starting to trickle in! Want to win a $50 gift certificate? Here are the full details and contest rules.
In a mind-boggling bit of serendipity, 3 of the entries so far are ladies who took their inspiration from Tippi Hedron's character in "The Birds." The first time that film came to television, my sister and I begged our mom to let us stay up and watch it. After what must have been hours of whining, nagging and moaning, mom finally relented. I had nightmares for a week and I still can't watch that movie!
1. Melissa C. carried a vintage purse. She studied and duplicated the actual make-up from the film.
Contest entrant #15, Sue sent along pictures from her Tippi Hedron costume she wore several years ago. Everything is vintage and Sue made 4 costume changes throughout the day following the progression of the movie. Ummm, I want that green purse!!!!!!
In a mind-boggling bit of serendipity, 3 of the entries so far are ladies who took their inspiration from Tippi Hedron's character in "The Birds." The first time that film came to television, my sister and I begged our mom to let us stay up and watch it. After what must have been hours of whining, nagging and moaning, mom finally relented. I had nightmares for a week and I still can't watch that movie!
2. Sheila from the blog Ephemera. Her hat and gloves are vintage.
3. Pamela wore her mom's 1950s mink stole as part of her costume.
New at Couture Allure - Vintage Party Dresses
New at Couture Allure this week are more party dresses for all your holiday affairs! AND I marked down a bunch of vintage accessories that will make great gifts for your vintage loving friends. Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the latest additions to the site. And to see what's on sale, go to our Sale Room.
Also new this week are some gorgeous Edwardian era laces in my SewHallie Etsy shop.
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| 60s black velvet dress with gold braid |
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| 60s Royal Lynne silk dress covered in sequins |
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| 60s wool tweed top and maxi skirt trimmed in sequins. |
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| 50s black taffeta dress with shoulder drape |
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| 60s faux leopard fur maxi dress |
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| Lots of markdowns in our Sale Room! |
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| Handmade wide bobbin lace trim |
Win a $50 Couture Allure Gift Certificate!
Vintage Sweaters on Sale at Couture Allure!
All remaining vintage sweaters are now an additional 40% off at Couture Allure! Simply enter coupon code "sweater" at checkout and your discount will be automatically applied. Discount does not apply to shipping cost or previous purchases. Ends Friday, October 26. Yummy cashmeres, beaded evening tops and fabulous wools to keep you warm all winter long. Go grab your bargain now!
Dan Millstein Suit - 1954
Dan Millstein, Inc. was a high end suit and coat manufacturer in New York which first became successful during WWII when the company made civil service and civilian uniforms for the US government. After the war, Mr. Millstein was one of the first manufacturers to visit Paris, where he began to work with Christian Dior and Pierre Cardin. He would purchase items from these designers, bring them back to New York, and make copies for the American market with the designers' approval. Later, he would attend the shows with the buyers from Lord & Taylor, who would advise him as to which garments to buy to make copies for their stores.
During the 50s and early 60s, Millstein (and others) would pay a cover charge of several thousand dollars to attend the couture showings in Paris with the understanding that he would purchase several of the samples. His designers would sit in the front row making sketches of the garments as they came down the runway. Calvin Klein got his start in the business by sketching for Dan Millstein.
The above ad for Miron brand wool from 1954 shows a Dan Millstein suit in wool tweed accented with black velvet at the collar and pockets. The black velvet hat is by Mr. John.
Pierre Cardin Coat - 1958
2nd Annual Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!
Want to win a $50.00 Couture Allure Gift Certificate?
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? If you are incorporating actual vintage clothing or just dressing up as someone from another era, we want to see your costume! Send me a photo of you in your Halloween costume and I'll post it here on my blog, on my Facebook fan page, on Pinterest and on Twitter for all to enjoy. The winner will be chosen by random drawing on Monday, November 5, 2012. The winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use at Couture Allure!
Contest is now closed. Please plan to enter next year!
Announcing the 2nd Annual
Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!!!!!
Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!!!!!
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? If you are incorporating actual vintage clothing or just dressing up as someone from another era, we want to see your costume! Send me a photo of you in your Halloween costume and I'll post it here on my blog, on my Facebook fan page, on Pinterest and on Twitter for all to enjoy. The winner will be chosen by random drawing on Monday, November 5, 2012. The winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use at Couture Allure!
Whether you're dressing up as a flapper....
...a 1950s housewife....
...a 60s modster.....
...or a hippie.
Whether you're dressing up as Scarlett O'Hara....
...Marilyn Monroe...
...Sonny or Cher...
...we want to see your costume!
Contest rules:
1. Your costume must incorporate actual vintage clothing or it must be inspired by the fashions or a person from the 1980s or earlier. If you're dressing as a robot, a mummy, or Lady Gaga I know you'll look fabulous, but your costume will not be eligible for this contest.
2. You must be willing to have your photo published on this blog, on the Couture Allure Facebook page, on the Couture Allure Pinterest page and on Twitter.
3. Your photo can be a costume you wore this year or it can be from previous years. The photo must be of you, not a friend, not some random person you saw at a party or parade. Photos of children will not be accepted for this contest. I reserve the right to not publish photos I deem offensive or inappropriate for this blog.
4. Your entry cannot be the same as the one you submitted for last year's contest.
4. Your entry cannot be the same as the one you submitted for last year's contest.
5. Email your photo to info at coutureallure dot com. Include the name you want posted with your photo. If you have a blog, I'm happy to link to you so send that information too. Tell me whether you are wearing actual vintage or were just inspired by another era. Include an email where I can contact you if you are the winner. Photos must be received by Friday, November 2, 2012.
6. Winner will be chosen by random drawing and announced on Monday, November 5. Winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to be used toward any purchase at Couture Allure. Gift certificate cannot be redeemed for cash and must be used by April 1, 2013. Gift certificate does not apply to shipping costs. Item(s) purchased with the gift certificate cannot be returned.
Last year's winner: Sarah of That Damn Green Dress. She used a vintage dress as part of her Rapunzel costume.
6. Winner will be chosen by random drawing and announced on Monday, November 5. Winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to be used toward any purchase at Couture Allure. Gift certificate cannot be redeemed for cash and must be used by April 1, 2013. Gift certificate does not apply to shipping costs. Item(s) purchased with the gift certificate cannot be returned.
New at Couture Allure - Vintage Party Dresses
New at Couture Allure are loads of vintage party dresses, one of which is perfect for your holiday affairs! In fact we currently have over 65 vintage cocktail dresses and evening gowns on the site for you to choose from. Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the lastest listings!
If you want to make your own party dress this year, we've added loads of vintage patterns over at our SewHallie store on Etsy.
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| 1950s Rappi nude silk chiffon full skirt dress |
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| 1950s Razook's cocktail dress covered in sequins and beads |
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| 1960s silver brocade cocktail dress |
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| 1950s Suzy Perette black velvet full skirt dress |
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| 1980s 50s style cranberry full skirt dress |
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| 1930s low back evening gown in a large size! |
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| 1956 Vogue Special Design S4738 sewing pattern for a ball gown or party dress |
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Weekend Eye Candy - Jean Patou, 1950
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Meet Kristel!
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| 1960s metallic brocade coat at Couture Allure |
Very Short Hairstyles
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| Very Short Hairstyles |
Shorter hair lengths do produce a totally different look but not one that loses any style points to other looks. Women who are out there looking for a new and refreshing hairstyle should definitely consider going for a very short hairstyle.
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| Very Short Hairstyles |
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| Very Short Hairstyles |
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| Very Short Hairstyles |
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| Very Short Hairstyles |
The pixie cut one of the greatest very short hairstyles. It is for the brave short-haired girl who is not afraid to put her full face on display. The great thing about a pixie haircut is that it Beautifully shows the angle and features of your face.
Short Hairstyles for Black Women
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| Short Hairstyles for Black Women |
Fed up with the same look year after year, well why not try some of these short hairstyles for black women.
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| Short Hairstyles for Black Women |
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| Short Hairstyles for Black Women |
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| Short Hairstyles for Black Women |
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| Short Hairstyles for Black Women |
Few short hairstyles for black women will be discussed here;Rihana pixie haircut is among one of the most acclaimed short hairstyles for black women. She is pretty famous for her short hairstyles but this hairstyle brings her back to the surface again. Pixie short haircuts are always a statement maker due to the drama and edginess that they bring along with them.
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