shop preview: 1920s beads, 1960s plaid, and 1950s wool

I am sincerely hoping that today's 82 degree forecast is summer's last blast, because as you can see from today's shop preview, my thoughts are firmly directed toward autumn!  All these items will arrive in the shop over the next week.

1950s At the Ruins print voile dress and jacket set, by Leslie Fay.

Bohemian 1920s dress with beading and colorful embroidery.

1960s rose tattoo print "Minklander" (lambswool, angora, and mink blend!) sweater, by Darlene.

1940s striped seersucker skirt suit, by Jack Stern Originals.

Peach open knit mohair ballerina cardigan, with tie waist.

1950s candy striper pinafore/uniform.

1950s brown plaid wool flannel pencil skirt.

1960s red and gray plaid wool dress with drop waist and belt.

1950s cream Bernamere (wool and fur blend) cardigan with gray lines and trim, by Bernhard Altmann.

1950s navy linen dress with white contrast stitching and large triangular collar, by Mr. Simon.

Deadstock 1960s black sequin tank.

xo

K

i spy: dreamy skies, French film, and pre-punk fashion from the 1920s

August was half enjoying the dreamy end of summer, and half looking forward the bustle and fun of autumn.  Andy and I went on a little Truffaut kick, watching The 400 Blows and Stolen Kisses.  And we did a little trip prep by reacquainting ourselves with Mozart via Amadeus--what fun it was to watch that film again (the last time I saw it was probably its release 30 years ago)!

I hope your August was--and your September will be--beautiful and inspiring!  (More of what you see here can be found on my Tumblr and Pinterest accounts.)  

1 / Cloudscape by Paul Nash, 1939 / via

2 / photograph of Kate Steinitz in a newspaper print blouse at the Cinnabar Festival, Hannover, Germany, 1928, by Jos. Link / Archives of American Art

3 / Boy in a Striped Sweater by Amedeo Modigliani, 1918 / Metropolitan Museum of Art

4 / the sheep man / unexpectedtales on Flickr

5 / View of Dresden by Moonlight by Johan Christian Dahl, 1839 / Wikipedia

6 / Pat Premo striped sundress in the July 1946 issue of The Californian / archive.org

1 / Vienna on Foot  / ZienPhotography on Flickr

2 / Hungarian poster for François Truffaut's Baisers volés (Stolen Kisses) / via

3 / Tom Hulce as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Amadeus / via

4 / This is Munich, written and illustrated by M. Sasek, 1969 / via

5 / Honduras rug, by Lotta / via

xo

K

shop accessories preview

Some great accessories headed to the shop--mostly shoes and bags, but also another fantastic Vera Neumann silk scarf, a bullet bra, and some 1940s leather gloves!

1970s brown leather cage oxfords.

1960s ecru patent feathered vamp heels.

Oxblood leather high heel boots.

Mod Hush Puppies blue suede oxfords with white piping.

1960s oxblood double buckle loafers, by Cotillion Footwear.

Pale yellow pebbled leather handbag.

1940s fabric-covered box purse with brilliant monogram--OW!

1960s extra large needlepoint floral bag.

1940s oversize black pleated corde purse with lucite handle and zipper pull.

1950s blue sparkle sculpted hat with plaid lining.

1940s brown leather ruffled gloves, by Faultless.

1960s strapless Maidenform Overtone bullet bra.

1960s Vera Neumann silk gray and yellow squares scarf.

1970s pyramids tooled leather men's belt.

1983 brass Camp Ironsides belt buckle.

xo

K

shop preview: zwischen

Zwischen means "between" in German.  I like this word because it's fun to say and it sounds like what it means ("zwischen" has a squished sound to it, doesn't it?).  We're between seasons right now.  Summer is ending, which is bittersweet, but there is the anticipation of autumn's arrival.   It will be tights weather soon, but don't put away your summer dresses just yet!

Here's a preview of what's coming to the shop this week.

1950s butterfly print sundress with green rhinestones, by Jerry Gilden.

White linen blouse embroidered with tropical fish.

1950s houndstooth dress and jacket set, by Charles Hymen.

1950s Ocean Blue nautical blouse with pintucks and big buttons.

1950s jade green print dress with nautical collar, by R&K Original.

1940s blue and red plaid wool skirt with triangular flap pockets.

1950s blue plaid dress, by Haybrooke Classic.

1950s floral embroidered nylon blouse, by Judy Bond.

1950s taffeta Painted Desert dress.

1960s blue plaid clam diggers, by White Stag.

1940s ribbon stripe taffeta dress, by R&K Original.

1950s vine print cardigan.

xo

K

shop preview

This week's shop update will help you start transitioning into autumn, with some richer, deeper colors overall, and a sparkly gem of an Orlon sweater that you can toss over a summer dress as the weather cools.  And I couldn't resist including those late 1940s/early 1950s Jantzen shorts--they're just too cute!  The lovelies in this preview will begin arriving in the shop starting today, and through the next week.

1940s Le Grand Voyage striped dress, with mauve chiffon bow and rhinestone clasp.

1950s gray chambray dress with giant skirt pockets red floral belt and trim.

1940s green linen Jantzen shorts with white contrast stitching.

1960s Tweed Medieval wool sheath dress, by Laurence Gross for Bonwit Teller.

1950s cropped green eyelash effect fabric blouse, by Queen Casuals.

1970s sheer floral print broomstick pleat dress.

1950s brown and blue patchwork print full skirt, by Peerless Sportswear.

1960s purple linen dress with white contrast collar and matching belt, by Lampl.

1950s soft white Orlon cardigan with bead and sequin rose and berries.

1960s Pointillist Sunflowers dress and jacket set, by L'Aiglon.

1960s coral and olive green print pullover blouse, by Jantzen.

xo

K