Category: Shoes

My Etsy store – Violet’s Vintage Emporium

Hello to our lovely followers. Just wanted to let you all know that I have finally opened my own Etsy store: Violet’s Vintage Emporium, so I will post items that are coming to shop here as well as the Facebook page before I put them in the shop so you have a heads up. I will have clothing, shoes, hats, sewing patterns and jewellery from the 1920s to the 70s for sale.

I was inspired to open the shop because of my love of vintage style since childhood, which has never waned.So now I have a large collection of vintage clothing and accessories and I am always looking for more, as I have been selling on ebay for years too. But Etsy is easier and more efficient!

I hope these little pieces of history give their new owners as much joy as they have given me – in both hunting for them and passing them on to you 🙂 Please pass on the FB page and Etsy pages to anyone you know who loves vintage style 🙂 Some samples from todays listings.

Violet’s Vintage Emporium on Etsy
Violet’s Vintage Emporium on Facebook

Vintage Late 40s Early 50s Red Gingham Playsuit with Ruffles     Vintage Mid 1940s Salmon Pink Dress     Vintage 1930s Pink & Black Woolen 'Lily' Dress with Built in Jacket

1920s Dress Chocolate Velvet With Smocking and Matching Hat     Vintage 40s 'Baby Blue' Lace Dress in Large Size

Vintage colour swatch: Bold Black and white

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.

Black and white: Yes, I’m generally a fan of darker colours like black and navy, so I’ve always been a fan of 1930s Coco Chanel. Even her home was decorated in black white tones, which at the time, was quite daring. Schiaparelli also used black and white very well in some of her clothing lines. Anyhoo, I love the contrast of black and white garments and the streamlining they give the body. Here are some lovely examples that I have found.

        Vintage 1930s Dress - 30s Black Dress - White Ric Rac Ruffles

1930's Black and White Velvet Hooded Cape       1920s black and white silk chiffon pearl-beaded gown       Vintage 1930's Black Organdy Dress and Jacket

1930s black and white frosted glass bead necklace      40s Black Dress / SIDE CAR Pocket / Floral CONSTELLATION / vintage      Vintage 30s Velvet Cap / Black Velvet Hat / 1930s Beaded Hat

circa 1930s NOIR ET BLANC bracelet       See Supersize Photos in a Pop-up Window

Vintage 1930s Capelet Black & Tan Hairpin Crocheted Evening      Vintage 1930s I.MILLER Formal Shoes      Vintage 1940s Dress Black & White Fern Print

             

       

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)

 

 

Michelle’s Etsy picks of the week – shoes

Hi all. I apologise for my lack of posts this past week, but I have been pre-occupied with some personal matters, so felt very uninspired. But, I am back with some pics of some of my current Etsy favourites this week. Today I am focussing on shoes from the 20s, 30s and 40s and there some amazing examples for sale at the moment.

I do adore shoes from the mid to late 30s but find it somewhat difficult to obtain them in my size (8.5) so I am forever looking, looking. However, during my daily searches I always make a note of the beautiful examples I find so that I can show others. I hope you enjoy these lovelies…and maybe some of them will fit you.

* All items link back to their original source on Etsy

1930s shoes / 30s oxfords / Contrast Stitch shoes    1930s shoes / vintage 30s heels / Art Deco    vintage 1930s 30s heels / 1930s rare designer glam sliver stripe heels / Sliver Tinsel Tree

Shoes 1939 Vintage Wedding Shoes Worn 1939 Suede And Leather Deep Plum Burgundy Color       1920s Dress Shoes in Black Silk with Silver & Rhinestone Trim    Vintage 1930s Shoes Brown Suede Orange Leather

Let Yourself Go - Early to Mid 1930s Gold Silk T-Strap Dance Shoes 7.5/8    1930s Black Patent Leather and Canvas Walking Shoes RED CROSS CLASSIC Brogues Oxfords    Vintage 1930s Heels "Good as Gold"

Rare 1930's Art Deco Women's Suede Lace Up Oxford Heels Size 6 1/2 - 7     1930s 40s Peep Toe BABYDOLL BLUE and PINK Slingback Ankle Strap Heels Sz 6.5    Swing Dance - 1940s WWII Green Reptile Leather Slingback Swing Shoes 8/8.5

vintage 1940s leather suede Jitterbug dance shoes     Vintage 30's 40's Red Peeptoe Perforated Buckle Shoes     Vintage White 1940s SPRING FASHION Mesh Peep Toe Cut Away Pumps Nurse Shoes

1920s-1930s Navy T-Strap Selby Arch Preserver Shoes     1920's Black Suede Deco Shoes Size 6 1/2-7N     vintage 1940S heel by Delmanette navy blue peep toe suede shoe

vintage rare 1930s burgundy plume Rag Time swing dancing shoes    Sharp 1940s Vintage Sport Walking Tie Shoe in Tan Suede and Mesh 9 and one half inch inside measurement    1940s women's shoes -- eggplant purple suede pumps -- XXS 4 5 6

SALE/ SALE 1940s pumps / black mesh peep toe 7 AA    1940s Green Suede Shoes EMERALD Green and GOLD GODDESS Peep Toe Slingback High Heels    1940s Black Suede Shoes - WWII - Pin Up - Sexy Secretary - USO - Shoes

 

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. 

20s-yellow-stars   

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CELLULOID Earrings Yellow Swirl 1930s