50s Retro Wedding Gown

I came across this ebay seller, ladyamma,  that makes reproductions of a 1950s wedding dress from an original pattern for $198. The seller has 100% positive feedback. Right now there is a size 16 already made, but they take commissions.

They also have a sleeveless flared dress (size 10) that screams 50s Barbie to me. Same price range.

It also looks like they include a free veil with each dress.

Double check the measurements for the ready made dresses because they look a tad bit smaller than off-the-rack sizes you normally buy in the store.

What's On Sale- Sailor Suit Romper

I found this adorable Stop Staring Sailor Suit Romper on Modcloth. I would buy it in a heartbeat, but the largest size they go up to is a 43" bust. If you are that size or smaller, snatch this up quick because these tend to sell out and then they are gone. It is a chunk o' change at $134.99 and normally I don't post about things that expensive, but I don't see a lot of this style so I will let you decide if it is worth the extra money.

Pink Bathrooms

Close friends of mine recently bought a 50s bungalow from a relative and they asked me if I knew how to clean the pink swirl tile in the bathroom without stripping the swirl. Well, of course, I start researching 50s bathrooms (which is something I hope to own some day soon) and I come across the awesome blog Retro Renovation. On this blog people post about various aspects of restoring and upkeep of vintage homes, with a whole lot of 50s goodness. Need to know how to find vintage or repro supplies? Chances are you'll find it on this site.

Not only is the blog wonderful, but they started the web site Save the Pink Bathrooms, which is all about...well... pink bathrooms! I drool everytime I look around on the site and I am hoping to get my friends to showcase their bathroom which has this cool wavy glass half-partition between the tub and toilet area.


(picture above from Save the Pink Bathrooms flickr pool)

Whats On Sale- Vintage Sewing Supplies

I don't know about y'all, but I end up having to sew a lot of my own reproduction vintage clothes because it can be difficult to find in my size. SO, I am always keeping my eye out for suppliers of vintage and retro sewing supplies. One of my favs is a cute little shop on etsy called 5dollarfrenchmarket. Everything listing in their shop is (you guessed it) $5.

The thing that they have that makes me go ga-ga is vintage seam binding in various amazing colors. Seam binding is a great way to hem in a vintage style and I use it quite a bit to strengthen seams in the vintage clothes I am able to find that fit me. You'll also see it pop up on the hair flowers in my shop, Tart Deco.

5dollarfrenchmarket also has handmade trinkets and crafts. The shop is adorable, so be sure and visit!

What's On Sale? Vintage New Years Party

Presents are great during the holidays, but let's face it- it's all about the New Years parties! Now is the time to find that special thing that helps make this year kick every other years' ass. Any of the etsy goodies below will ensure festive admiration from your fellow party-goers.

(Picture from squareamerica.com)

 Tinseland Trinkets

Vintage Cardboard Horns

$4.00

5andDimeMemories

1950s Tap Dancing Lady Noisemaker

$8.95

PrimitiveWhiteHouse

1940s Litho Noisemakers

$12.99

Luckydumpster5

Vintage Party Hats

$15