1930s Collars

I never used to like the large, exaggerated collars so characteristic of the 1930s.

So it's kind of funny now that I find them absolutely fascinating!

Vintage Obsession and Turquiose Turbans

I don't know if my latest vintage fashion -and pattern- obsession has been evident in this blog, but I suspect that there may have been signs....

 Yes, I have become totally fascinated with vintage fashion and vintage patterns.

I mean, just look at this beauty! 

This is one of my latest favourite possesions and it's in wonderful, mint condition.

Simplicity 5227. 1960s women's accessories: turban, collar, cuff, scarf and dickey.

I'm now in the not-too-pleasant process of learning that vintage patterns are sized differently than modern ones are, but it will take more than that to dampen my new-found vintage enthusiasm.

This particular pattern is from one of the wonderful vintage pattern etsy shops I've discovered lately, California Sunset.

 Cindi is great and she has over 300 vintage gems to choose from.

Even if you're not looking for a pattern to buy, looking through all that past fashion is both educational and fascinating.

(Well, it is, in my humble opinion...)

So, I'm off to try my hand at this.

I'll keep you posted on this and other vintage-related endeavours.

Have a great weekend!

Monday Moodboard - Romantic Wedding

1.AlinaMartDesigns

2.EllaGajewskiBRIDAL

3.lJCreations

4. QueenOfCuffs

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

The BIG CHRISTMAS Choose Your Own Accessory GIVEAWAY

-THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED-
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Winner No.1: Gloria Grahame
Winner No.2: Breanna Bigby-Sackrey
The two winners have been contacted via email. If I do not hear from them over the next couple of days, I will redraw a name/names on Wednesday.
Thank you all for participating!!
I'll be holding another big giveaway for the New Year which will also be two year anniversary of this blog!! Hope to see you again then.
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It's just about that time of year. 
The most wonderful time of the year as far as we're concerned around here.
So it must be just about time for a big Christmas giveaway.

Two lucky winners will get their choice of accessory from one of these two shops:

One winner will choose a handmade fabric  accessory from OnePerfectDay.

The other winner can choose any organza flower accessory listed in Fairytale Flower.


This giveaway is international and ends on December 7 at 5pm PST.
There is only one mandatory entry -a comment on this blog- and many more easy options to earn more entries if you wish. Just follow the rafflecopter prompts.

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This giveaway is linked to Giveaway Day at SewMamaSew where hunreds of giveaways with free handmade goods and supplies are linked for the whole week.
Why don't you head on over and try your luck?