i spy: old libraries, cozy cabins, and Garbo

Here's a small selection of things that caught my eye last month.  I've been combing through the vintage dresses in the Met archives and posting a dress a day over on my Tumblr page, which has been fun.  There is no particular theme; just dresses that I like.  You can see much more of this on Pinterest, as well.

clockwise, starting at upper left:

*Library of the Manor House, Bampton, Oxfordshire, 1900.  Photo by Henry Taunt. | English Heritage

*a cabin in Big Sur, California. | Cabin Porn

*Silk and fur evening dress, by Marguerite, ca. 1915. | Metropolitan Museum of Art

*Greta Garbo, 1926, photo by Ruth Harriet Louise.  The photo is wonderful, but so is the Garbo quote about her life in Hollywood that was posted with it: "Here, it is boring, incredibly boring, so boring I can’t believe it’s true." | Bizarre Los Angeles

*Illustration by Arthur Rackham of the three norns, from Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1911. | Archive.org

xo

K

shop preview: plaid skirts, cozy sweaters, and a 1930s costume

This week's shop preview has some great wardrobe staples--wool plaid skirts and cozy sweaters, dresses from the 1950s and 1970s--plus a gorgeously embroidered peasant blouse, and two decades-apart show stoppers.  The first is a costume from 1932, meant to be worn to parties celebrating the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  The second is a 1960s mint green pleated chiffon dress (and palazzo pants!) set, decorated with beads and rhinestones.  Scroll down to check 'em out!

All items arriving in the shop starting tomorrow.

1950s navy blue and wine red plaid shagbark cotton skirt and blouse set.

1950s embroidered peasant blouse.

1970s cotton dress with cream crochet bodice and trim.

1970s gray, brown, and red plaid Pendleton skirt.

Official 1932 women's costume made for the bicentennial celebrations of the birth of George Washington.

1980s geometric pattern sweater with funnel neck collar.

1950s lace-trimmed square dance dress with circle skirt, by Bettina of Miami.

1970s rust and moss space dyed, fitted cardigan, by Casual Corner.

1950s blue swirl print cotton shirtwaist dress with bow and belt.

1970s brown and cream plaid wool blend skirt, by JH Collectibles.

1960s mint green pleated chiffon dress (and palazzo pants!) set with bead and rhinestone trim, by Miss Elliette.

1960s pale pink wool and mohair cardigan, made in Italy.

xo

K

shop accessories update: boots, clogs, and heels

Today's shop preview is pretty simple:  boots, clogs, or heels?  Whichever you prefer, it's here!  Oh, and there are also a couple bags and a nice pair of 1950s gloves.

These will begin appearing in the shop today!

1970s woven leather peeptoe sandals.

Mod metallic silver slingback heels, by Fascinators.

Black leather Justin boots.

1970s leather and wood clogs by Crawdads.

1950s colorful lacy kitten heels by DeLiso Debs.

1970s leather and wood clogs.

Brown leather lace up Laredo roper boots.

1980s wine red suede Pappagallo buckle shoes.

1970s metallic silver high heels by Palizzio.

Black leather Tony Lama boots.

1970s oxblood leather wedge oxfords, by Thom McAn.

1950s rainbow ribbon stripe pumps, by DeLiso Debs.

1970s black satin purse with flower clasp and gold chain shoulder strap, by Franco Bellini for Saks Fifth Avenue.

Vintage hand tooled leather and suede bag, by Jo-O-Kay.

1950s tan cotton gloves, by Van Raalte.

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K 

shop preview: all the decades (almost)!

This week's shop preview is rich with textures from crepe to mohair, intricate embroidery, and hues from pale pastel to bright primary.  And it includes something from every decade from the 1920s to the 1970s (except the 1930s--drat!).  All items begin arriving in the shop tomorrow.

Floral embroidered Tea in Tangier dress, by Hornburg for Calypso.

1970s oatmeal tweed midi skirt with pockets, by The Villager.

1940s pink crochet knit dress.

1960s mod exploding flower knit top, by Zio.

1970s sheer dark floral bohemian dress.

1970s does 1940s salt and pepper knit top.

1920s ecru crepe wrap dress with lots of pintucks and open embroidered circles at the hems.

1960s striped mustard mohair open turtleneck sweater with drawstring waist, by Alex Colman.

1950s gold-painted paisley print dress with scalloped collar and pockets.

1950s blue and green plaid Pendleton pleat front skirt.

1950s brown and olive plaid dress with Peter Pan collar.

1950s black Forstmann wool coat with mink collar, styled by Fleetwood.

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K

shop preview: masterpiece prints, wool, and Harris tweed

This week's shop preview has a number of lovely prints, which naturally brought to mind a few artists:  Matisse, Pollock, and Haring.  And for those of you looking to warm up your wardrobes for autumn and winter, the cozy wool knits and Harris tweeds are starting to make their way to the shop, too--including some classic men's jackets.

All items begin arriving in the shop starting today.

1960s silk Matisse Rose print dress.

Blue honeycomb knit sweater with lace collar.

1930s print rayon dress with belt.

1970s sheer chiffon floral print blouse.

1960s Pollock brushstroke print dress with linen collar by Carol Brent.

1980s Haring print wide neck t-shirt.

1940s coral wool chenille knit belted sweater and skirt set by Lofties.

1950s lipstick red Orlon sweater with bow.

1950s The Botanist fruit and leaf print dress with chartreuse leaf pocket and piping by Princess Peggy.

1970s plum plaid wool women's blazer.

1940s apple print dress and jacket set.

Hand knit wool whale sweater vest.

Men's herringbone wool Harris tweed jacket.

Men's light brown Harris tweed jacket.

1960s red and black checked wool Hudson's Bay jacket.

xo

K