tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59027263079441049382024-03-13T17:06:41.239-05:00Tart Deco™- Vintage Glamour & Retro StyleTart Deco™ is a blog that journals vintage and retro culture from 1920-50, including info
on fashion, music, sewing techniques and vintage weddings.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-65209595855835560502015-08-31T11:00:00.000-05:002015-08-31T11:00:06.142-05:00Big Modcloth Sale!
Summer's going out with a bang at ModCloth! Nab 100s of last-chance summer looks and autumn-ready must-haves at up to 30% off during the Go 'Fall' Out sale.
Want to get in on the sale action early? App users get first dibs on all the deals, so download it for FREE today!
Here are some of my favs:
Can you see the theme? I have been on a red kick lately. Hope you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-56563125681420446032013-07-22T13:24:00.002-05:002013-07-22T13:24:46.778-05:00Vinyl Junkies Rejoice!
I just got an e-mail from Amazon.com that when you buy a CD or LP that is available through their Autorip program, you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-16730385517974343352013-07-10T13:31:00.003-05:002013-08-01T17:08:53.103-05:00Plus Size Rockabilly Sailor Dress ON SALE
I came across this adorable plus size sailor dress on Modcloth.com today and it is on sale! Only $48.99 and in 1X-3X (43-53" bust sizes). Snatch it up quick!
UPDATE- now it's only $34.99! Yowza!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-44737119904055306882013-07-08T10:19:00.000-05:002013-07-08T10:19:01.657-05:00Vintage Hollywood Glamour
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There is nothing like the Hollywood glamour of the Golden Age of film during the 30s & 40s. Everything seemed to have a little more class back then, plus the fashion was to die for. Movies had amazing costume designers, like Adrian and Edith Head, and the public was quick to emulate the elegant style they saw on the big screen. IfAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-31866846475737268862013-06-27T15:10:00.001-05:002013-06-27T15:10:50.442-05:00Best Bra for a Vintage Rockabilly Shape
Okay, I am going to "go there" and talk about bras. As a plus-size, hourglass gal who loves vintage styles, I would get SO frustrated with the lack of support and proper shaping with the molded cup bras that are so popular nowadays. Seriously, they suck.
So after spending a day at a Boston Store trying on ALL of the bras, I stumbled upon the Lillyette Enchantment 3-section cup bra. Once Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-57903604871984729102013-06-25T13:51:00.000-05:002013-06-25T13:51:40.346-05:00Vintage Bangs at Va-Voom Vintage
Brittany at Va-Voom Vintage is having a week of vintage bang tutorials. Day one- Audrey Hepburn. Great start! Be sure to visit everyday for some adorable vintage hair styles.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-7528736148426834382013-06-06T11:56:00.003-05:002013-06-14T10:06:18.821-05:00Shabby Apple
I have been a long time fan of Shabby Apple and their vintage-inspired dresses. A few years ago I even had a giveaway of one of their skirts, which went over like gangbusters. Well, this time, I get to review one of their dresses and I can't wait to get it! I chose the one above, At First Sight, a beautiful plum wrap dress from their bridesmaid line. I went with an XL, which is slightly Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-39594378669582112112013-05-28T14:14:00.002-05:002013-05-28T14:18:52.347-05:00Daniela Turudich Vintage Lifestyle Books Reprint!
I am so excited to see on Amazon.com that some of the Daniela Turudich books are going to be reprinted in July 2013. Right now there are four titles that will be available, but I have a feeling that if they do well others won't be far behind.
Below are the books available that you can pre-order at a really great price. I also included 2 books that are not in print at this time, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-33726572942157185172013-05-24T11:26:00.000-05:002013-05-24T11:26:02.764-05:00Butterick Hollywood-Inspired Challenge
Butterick is having its 150th anniversary this year and they are having a contest to celebrate. Create a vintage-inspired garment based on one of their current patterns and you can win some cool swag. For more info, visit the challenge webpage. The challenge ends June 20, 2013, so plenty of time to sew!
I would LOVE to enter this, if I can find some time. An obvious choice would be to pick Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-51676040538070447702013-05-16T15:57:00.002-05:002013-05-17T10:35:32.179-05:00Gatsby Overkill?
A piece from Tart Deco "Blue Magoo"
We knew it would happen. I am referring to the slew of Great Gatsby on the internet. In some ways I am glad because it could mean a boost in sales for my 20s hair accessories, as well as many of my colleagues who make some amazing stuff.
[start rant] However, there is a part of me that gets steamed because everyone and their mother is tagging items "Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-53037099501690877332013-05-14T16:10:00.000-05:002013-05-14T16:10:26.237-05:00I'm Back!
Long time, no post :) I have had just about everything under the sun happen since my last post and I have been trying to get my blogging mojo back. Probably the biggest news is that I relocated to North Carolina and I am the new Music Librarian at Elizabeth City State University. I am actually creating a music library from scratch and it has all been very excited! If anyone is interested inAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-39813064355362645702012-11-17T12:08:00.003-06:002012-11-17T12:08:58.220-06:00Moving Sale!MOVING SALE! I got a job in North Carolina and
now I have to move across the country. My gain is your gain- everything
in my shop is 30% off until December 5th! Use the coupon code
HAPPYMOVE.
Here's a preview of what is available right now:
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-53934660054469374082012-09-20T17:17:00.004-05:002012-09-20T17:17:44.054-05:00Shabby Apple SaleShabby Apple has a new line of clothing that I just adore! It's called Highclere Castle and it is glamorous, with a vintage flair. Kind of like Katherine Hepburn meets Marlene Dietrich. Right now they are having a sale. Click the picture below to get 10% off.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-14073387899501004262012-09-16T00:14:00.000-05:002012-09-16T00:14:25.630-05:00Craftsy Classes on Sale until Sept 17
Just got an email today that Craftsy classes are on sale for $19.99 until Sept. 17th. So many rockabillies are DIYers so I thought I'd put this out in the blogosphere. Here are some of my faves:
Sew Retro Perfect Bombshell Dresses
Drab to Fab Furniture Upcycling
Product Photography Primer
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-70051460539990880992012-07-16T15:07:00.003-05:002012-07-16T15:16:15.970-05:00Red Hot Plus-Size Rockabilly Dress
Modcloth has an adorable plus-size dress that is fun, flirty and RED. It's called the Singing Shirley Dress. The cut looks comfortable and conforming to your curves. At $49.99 the price can't be beat.
Sweet Revenge by Tart Deco
This dress would look super cute with this Tart Deco hairflower...
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-39933309404028012532012-07-06T10:08:00.001-05:002012-07-06T10:08:15.603-05:00Vivien of Holloway Hiring
For any of my readers that live in London (or want to and need an excuse to move), the amazing vintage reproduction fashion company Vivien of Holloway is hiring! It looks like they need various positions filled, and they say they are looking for "candidates with a passion for vintage, a hard-working ethic and an
open personality. We’re recruiting in many areas from office
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-58313896567996382212012-07-02T12:16:00.000-05:002012-07-02T12:17:44.309-05:00Sin In Linen- Rockabilly and Tiki Linens
I just came across the Sin in Linen website today and it is to die for! Why sleep on everyday sheets when you can rock it up, right? I can't wait til I am done with graduate school and get a day job so I can buy some of these lovelies. They do have a sale section though, so maybe I don't have to wait.
They carry bedding, kitchen, home decor and bath items. They also have baby bedding! I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-1011279505801107882012-06-25T22:10:00.000-05:002012-06-25T22:10:16.280-05:00Plus-Size RockabillyI put together a fun Etsy treasury today with some great plus-sized rockabilly items available right now. Its called Rock Your Baby and if you get any of the items, you surely will!
Rock Your Baby- Plus-size Rockabilly
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-8689324538173854402012-05-21T18:44:00.001-05:002012-06-26T11:35:21.941-05:00Pin-up Playlist
I may have mentioned once or twice that I am now writing for the fabulous magazine Victory Girls, which is a vintage-lifestyle magazine based out of Madison, Wisconsin. My latest article is on 40s & 50s music to play while you get ready to go out on the town. I put together a playlist for people to listen to the tunes, and here it is:
Pinup Playlist by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-59520954868298538202012-05-09T19:23:00.002-05:002012-05-09T19:32:06.516-05:00Be a Part of Rockabilly & Country Music History
A while back, I did a post on the documentary Welcome to the Club, which is a film on women in rockabilly music, by Beth Harrington. Lately, I have been in contact with Beth about my Master's thesis on women in rockabilly music and she told me about this amazing new project she is working on called The Winding Stream. The documentary is an in-depth look at the Carter and Cash families and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-17862847977969313882012-05-07T21:30:00.000-05:002012-05-07T21:34:41.192-05:00Rebel Beat: The Story of LA Rockabilly DVD Review
I picked up Rebel Beat: The Story of LA Rockabilly to use as a source for my Master's thesis and quickly fell in love with it! Chock full of interviews and archival material, this documentary not only covers LA rockabilly, but also a history of rockabilly overall, especially after the revival in the 1970s & 80s. The music selection is great and if I wasn't already in love with Big Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-59453177357243363332012-03-28T23:25:00.000-05:002012-05-09T19:37:46.521-05:00Heyday Giveaway! (closed)
In the Heyday is offering one lucky person a £100 Heyday voucher! This is an amazing giveaway for anyone that loves vintage reproduction clothing and it's open internationally. Go to the blog post to enter. Ends April 1st.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-21265907911844674902012-03-11T14:10:00.002-05:002012-03-11T14:32:53.525-05:00Triple Victory Roll TutorialArthelia's Attic posted about this video on facebook by Amanda Lee and I LOVE it! Just in time to practice for Viva Las Vegas 15. I almost wish I didn't have my hair cut into a 1920's bob last month.
There are more of these vintage-loving gems on Atomic Age Picture's youtube page. Also visit Amanda's blog The Call of the Jitterbug Doll.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902726307944104938.post-86744365918312339492012-03-02T09:38:00.001-06:002012-03-02T09:38:43.221-06:00Adorable Retro Aprons- Carolyn's Kitchen
Navy Petite Apron $56
I have been a fan of Carolyn's Kitchen for a while, but they just came out with a new line of adorable polka-dot aprons that I LUV! They even have matching garters. Make sure and sign-up for their newsletter for specials.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.com1