Remember this gorgeous lace illusion number by
Sorelle Fontana from my very first post? It will be up for auction in my
ebay shop next Sunday night (22 November) and is my fave pick. This bombshell dress an amazing piece of fashion history! It is a very rare find indeed - coveted Italian label, in near mint condition (museum quality). Size is a vintage size 14 (modern size approx Australian 10-12 or universal medium-large). Please note the dress looks big on my AU size 8 model (I wouldn't dare pin it).
Three sisters formed
Sorelle Fontana (sisters
Fontana) in Rome in 1943. In the years to follow, the
glamourous designs of
Sorelle Fontana became much sort-after by European aristocracy and royalty. By the 1950's
Sorelle Fontana was well-known in the United States. Their customers included Hollywood stars and famous women such as Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim
Novak, and Jacqueline Kennedy.
A little more about the dress...it features beautiful black
chantilly lace which floats over black satin acetate taffeta. Lace is scalloped on neckline, back and sleeves. There is a layer of black tulle underneath the lace for added strength. Classic wiggle cut which creates an hourglass appearance. Shelf bust is fitted and strapless. Metal zipper at back with hook and eye closure. Exquisitely tailored...of course!
The dress looks 50's however the label says "export" and in 1960
Sorelle Fontana launched their ready-to-wear collection for the US market. The dress could possibly be from the first ready-to-wear collection.
Here are two other vintage faves which will be up for auction next Sunday night too. Ever so pretty 50's pink, white and cream party dress and fabulous 70's black chiffon pleat flutter sleeve dress.
Four other fab items will also be up for auction next Sunday night... another 70's black chiffon flutter dress, 80's
Gunne Sax shimmer top, 70's diamond cluster ring (real diamonds), and Samantha Wills vintage style "Wow Factor" necklace. For sneak peaks and larger photos of all items for auction, click the link below and then press play to view my slide.
On Tuesday this week M from The Wood Chips passed this award on to me! It certainly was a lovely surprise M - Thank You! I love that this award has a vintage look.
To Starlet Vintage if you want these fabulous De Liso Debs red suede 40's shoes! Great for displaying if not your size. Starlet Vintage is currently offering 20% off these shoes and all the other goodies in store until November 30!
Handmade loveliness and cuteness abounds at Lark. Not only does Lark sell their own range, but also the items of many other independent designers. I'm featuring cuties from the Lark range today that have Christmas stocking popability (suitable for popping in Chrissy stockings).
Vintage fabric hair clips with vintage swap card.
Pocket mirrors with vintage inspired prints.
Vintage wallpaper badges.
Vintage typewriters....so romantic, so chic and so cool! This 50's gem was sold at Poetic Home, I bet the buyer is tickled pink! Amazing vintage typewriters are Poetic Home's specialty.
Remember this gorgeous lace illusion number by Sorelle Fontana from my very first post? It will be up for auction in my ebay shop next Sunday night (22 November) and is my fave pick. This bombshell dress an amazing piece of fashion history! It is a very rare find indeed - coveted Italian label, in near mint condition (museum quality). Size is a vintage size 14 (modern size approx Australian 10-12 or universal medium-large). Please note the dress looks big on my AU size 8 model (I wouldn't dare pin it).
Here are two other vintage faves which will be up for auction next Sunday night too. Ever so pretty 50's pink, white and cream party dress and fabulous 70's black chiffon pleat flutter sleeve dress.
Yes, I believe in angels, however this post is not about an angel at my table, it is about an online shop called An Angel At My Table...
These divine birdcage mirrors and other heavenly vintage inspired homewares can be found at
Silhouette art is so eye-catching! I particularly love silhouette portraits. This elegant portrait of my beautiful Mum (aged 18) was done in 1950 by well-known scissor artist S. John Ross (1919-2008).
And Jenny Lee Fowler. Jenny also creates silhouettes from photos of dogs and cats.
photo from flickr - belladesignteam
My Vintage Charms offers a splendiferous array of vintage and vintage inspired charms, pendants, beads and trinkets. In addition they also stock jewellery making supplies, trimmings and other crafty supplies making them a great one-stop-shop.
You are sure to be charmed at myvintagecharms.com
