Category: Hats

Vintage colour swatch: Rambunctious red

So, I thought I would do something fun and write a regular post every 2 weeks that focuses on a particular colour. I will also include pics showing all sorts of vintage fashion items that were produced in varying shades of that colour, hopefully to inspire some new outfit combinations in the future and some possible purchases.

Red: So many shades and varities. Crimson, fire-engine, scarlet, vermillion, cardinal, blood-red and the list goes on. I chose red today because it is a courageous colour and I have needed a lot of that in the last few days. I usually wear red when I am feeling confident and happy. Here are some amazing examples of red vintage/vintage inspired items. How gorgeous are the 30’s bias gowns – stunning! The black and red cloche is also breathtaking.

* Please note that all photos are linked back to their original source. 

          

      SALE Vintage 1920s Flapper Dress Red Silk Chiffon Beaded B38     1930s Dress / Vintage 30s 40s Black and Red Colorblock Bow Dress

1930's Bias Cut Red Silk and Velvet Gown SOLD       

     Antique 1930s Flapper Ruby Red Wool Cloche Hat     

        

     Vintage 1940s Red Stretch Suede Peep Toe Pumps     1930s Red Opaque Czech Art Glass Vintage Choker Necklace

Vintage 1930's Sweater Shirt Skirt Set Dress Red Small    Siren Sweetheart Vintage 1940's Red Dress, Sz S     Vintage 1940's Hawaiian red rayon floral print button front shirt Aloha by Mele Kaikimaka rockabilly WWII - size XL

1930's Powder Compact, Evans, Red Enamel & Silver Mesh, Love Birds, Valentine's Day, LOVELY     Vintage Art Deco Necklace Geometric Red and Black Celluloid 1930s Jewelry     Art Deco buckle

1950's Vintage Red Metallic-Swirls Beaded Rhinestone Tulle-Couture Low-Cut Plunge Ruffle Strapless Full Circle-Skirt Rockabilly Party Dress     Vintage Flapper Style Red and Black Beaded Purse    1920s Red and Black Leather Flapper Shoes

  LIPSTICK Red 1940s Sweater Knit Dress Art Deco CLINGY Cocktail Party Frock Vintage VALENTINE 40s 1930s 50s     GLAMOROUS Very CHERRY Deco Wool & Fur Coat ( medium)

 

 

Vintage colour swatch: Tenacious teal

So, I thought I would do something fun and write a regular post every 2 weeks that focuses on a particular colour. I will also include pics showing all sorts of vintage fashion items that were produced in varying shades of that colour, hopefully to inspire some new outfit combinations in the future and some possible purchases.

Teal: A lovely medium blue-green that reminds me of the sea off the islands of Perth and Thailand, cooler weather and rainy nights. As with my previous yellow post, I was inspired this week by a 1940s crepe, beaded gown that I have in my collection in a magnificent teal colour. Here are some beauties in various shades of teal. I think my favourite is the 1920s French opera coat…stunning.

* Please note that all photos are linked back to their original source.

Teal dress - 50s hand knit sleeveless style -size 4/6 turquoise aqua teal - Mad Men era unknown designer craft    Vintage 1940's Teal Embroidered Two Piece Suit    1940's Black and Teal Lilli Ann Coat Sz S

Art Deco Mandalian Enamel Mesh Purse SALE PRICE    Teal Feather Flapper Styled Hat   Set of Six Vintage 1930's Teal Plastic Buttons-7/8"-VBP35

Vintage CORO PEGASUS Blue Crystal Expansion Bracelet - 1940 - WWII Era     

 

Beautiful 1930's Teal Silk Velvet Decadent Evening Gown    

  

       

  

 

2 strip Technicolor film…1928/29

I have been meaning to post this little 2 strip Technicolour film for a while now. It is quite amazing and seeing late 20s clothing and hats in all their coloured glory is mesmerising. I think my favourite hat is the black and white cloche and I love the green crepe ensemble.

You will notice that some of skirts are just slightly above knee. Contrary to what a lot of people think, these shorter lengths were generally only in vogue for a short period of time during the 1920s, from around late 1926 to 1928 and this quite often assists with dating a photo or piece of film. Hemlines soon plunged below the knee again in the early 1930s. Many thanks to Atqui on YouTube for uploading this.

Hair waving items from the 1934 Sears catalogue

I found this wonderful page courtesy of Lileks.com a long while ago and just HAD to share it today. After looking over it I realised that I actually have more than half of these items in my own collection! I have used the water wavers quite often (my profile pic is a water wave set) and my rather substantial box of vintage hair doo-dads contains Curly Lox Curlers, Wide Wide Curlers, Kurly Kews, WW combs, Kurl Kuiks, Wavos and Kid Kurlers.

It’s also fun to see the original prices and descriptions of these items. The Baldwin Marcellers are amazing! I’ve seen some online for sale on occasion and they look rather complex to use! And the Nayrs Waving Cap, what a nifty looking device. Wish I could find an old one of those and give it try! Oh blow me down! There’s one for sale at Taste-T Vintage!!

Vintage colour swatch…yowza yellow

So, I thought I would do something fun and write a regular post every 2 weeks that focuses on a particular colour. I will also include pics showing all sorts of vintage fashion items that were produced in varying shades of that colour, hopefully to inspire some new outfit combinations in the future and some possible purchases.

Yellow: I chose yellow today because I was inpsired by a  superb pale buttery yellow, early 1940s dress in my collection, and funnily enough – a 40s handbag to match. Not a colour I would probably wear myself, but lovely nontheless.

In my mind, yellow clothing always screams warm weather and sunny days. So, since it is summer here in Perth, a yellow gathering of items it will be for this post 🙂 And oh so many shades…from canary and lemon to mustard, pale yellow and daffodil! Have also included one modern item in this group…but it is very worthy of being here 🙂

* Please note that all photos are linked back to their original source. 

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CELLULOID Earrings Yellow Swirl 1930s