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| 1920s dress with elaborate embroidered sleeves |
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| 1940s draped rayon print dress |
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| 1930s silk dress with matching sheer coat |
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| 1950s silk satin ball gown |
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| 1940s magenta evening gown with sequins |
New at Couture Allure - 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s Dresses
New this week at Couture Allure are dresses from the 1920s right through the 1950s. Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the latest listings!
Weekend Eye Candy - Bruyere, 1948
A Century of Easter Bonnets
"In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade!"
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Book Review - "Going Vintage" by Lindsey Leavitt
16-year-old Mallory finds out that her boyfriend in cheating on her with an online girlfriend. A break-up ensues which turns into a very public fiasco via the internet. While working with her dad to clean out her grandma's house, Mallory finds a list of goals her grandmother wrote at age 16 in 1962 and decides to "go vintage" by completing the same goals. Mallory mistakenly assumes it was easier to be a teenager way back when. To accomplish the goals, she gives up modern technology. No cell phone, no computer, no texting, no online research. This isn't so easy after all!
One of the most delightful things about Going Vintage is Mallory's decision to wear vintage clothing from the early 60s. Wait until you read about what she wears to the homecoming dance! I also found it fun and interesting that Mallory works with her dad who buys storage units and cleans out houses for a living. Her mom sells what they find online, as well as managing a successful blog. Mallory's modern family is quirky and completely believable.
Of course, there's a bit of romance in the story when Mallory becomes friends with her former boyfriend's cousin. Her confusion and wary approach to this budding relationship are charming. One thing is for sure....Mallory is a lot smarter about boys than I was at 16!
If you've got a young reader in your family who happens to love vintage, she'll certainly enjoy Going Vintage. And you are sure to as well!
The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online
Missoni, 1972
Photo by Helmut Newton for Vogue, February 1972
New at Couture Allure - Pierre Cardin, Fred Perlberg and More!
New at Couture Allure this week are vintage designer dresses and a fabulous selection of 1950s cotton dresses for summer. Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the latest listings!
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| 1960s Pierre Cardin mini dress with vinyl appliques |
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| 1950s Fred Perlberg draped strapless evening gown |
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| 1960s St. John boucle knit dress with metallic accents |
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| 1950s cotton floral full skirt dress in a larger size! |
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| 1950s cotton floral full skirt dress |
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