Hello, June! Glad to greet you! May you be filled with sultry days punctuated by cool ocean breezes! All I want to wear are halter tops, flowy trousers, and floppy hats a la these beauties on the cov...
Some vintage is like wearable art. A friend of mine thought the design on the front panel of this 1930s dress looked very much like an Aubrey Beardsley illustration. True! For me, the sleeves a...
Its that time of year again, when my obsession with 30s sportswear and resort wear kicks in. One of my favourite obsessions right now: 30s culotte dresses. IF you can believe it, I have a...
A more sustained glimpse at Baz Luhrmanns 3D version of The Great Gatsby, slated for release in December.
What I wore out to aforementioned historical site today: 1930s cotton dress (which I call my dustbowl daisy frock). Note to self: when you wear vintage to such places, you need to expect that y...
During a visit to a local historic site, I noticed remnants of a gorgeous 20s/30s deco linoleum floor pattern under my feet. Apparently, linoleum "rugs" like this were the fashionable th...
Coming to my Etsy shop: this beautiful 1930s aqua (or Tiffanys) blue & white linen dress and her elegant dupioni grand-daughter from the early 1960s :)
Im more than a little behind the times here, but I just wanted to note that I thought Kirsten Dunsts 30s Schiaparelli inspired ensemble at the MET 2012 gala was so chic! What did you think?Interestin...
Things have been so busy, Ive rarely had time to carry my usual camera with me, so here are some "on-the-go" outfit pics. In the first, outside the amazing Formosa Cafe, I was wearing a...
So, the giveaway winner is Lenora Jane of The Big Dipper Said! Congratulations!!!!!!
Well, my lovelies, as my number of blog followers inches towards 1000, I think its time to show some appreciation, in the form of a GIVEAWAY! The prize (hold onto your hats!) is a $50.00 USD cr...
Recently, I had an up close and personal encounter with the most amazing 1930s enamel topped table I have ever seen. It had divine silhouette scenes done in black on a white background on it (see las...
Dreamy deco details were drooled over during the recent ADSLA Cocktails in Historic Places night at L.A.s Union Station. A few iPhone snaps of some of the things I saw and what I wore.
I was recently elated to notice that no fewer than three styles of Re-mix shoes resemble 1930s sandals circa 1936. My particular favourite (that came home with me) is the Emily, but I was tempt...
As you can probably tell from my other posts, much of my time has been taken up focusing on stocking Adelines Attic with "new" vintage goodness for you! Heres more photo fun highlightin...
Ok, lets take a reprieve from the gloating about the glorious California weather for a moment: For those of you who are moving towards cooler weather (or who are still in a spring state of mind), I s...
The second red hot vintage dress in the shop: a 1940s rayon beauty with beaded necklace detail! Its truly in pristine condition, too!!
Consider this: I walked over Dorothy Lamours star in Hollywood the other day and then shortly thereafter, I found this amazing 1950s red hawaiian dress for the shop. Coincidence? Maybe. All I k...
Vintage Race Day at Santa Anita!
Heres a little sneak peek at some of the fresh spring and summer vintage stock that shall soon be coming to Adelines Attic Vintage!
Sorry for so few outfit posts and posts in general, but, the truth is, Ive been gearing up for a jaunt to California. Stay tuned . . . I hope to have lots more to share shortly!
Quick iPhone snaps of a last-minute jaunt to the Absolutely Fabulous Vintage Sale in Toronto yesterday.30s shoe swoonery!Fluttery floral chiffony confection that almost came home with me40s Shoe Swoo...
Speaking of sales, you local Toronto vintage lovers will definitely want to check out the Absolutely Vintage Clothing Show featuring the divine wares of Gadabout Vintage (Saturday, April 14th, at Map...
I almost forgot! Everything (except the bakelite jewelry) in my shop is 20% off using coupon code, BLOSSOM at checkout. Sale ends at the end of Easter Monday!!
Heres hoping you have a happy easter! Feel free to think up your own saucy caption for this image :)
Further to my previous post about 1930s two toned hair....STOP the PRESS! I just found a 1935 article discussing coloured hair! Featured hues of that season included PINK and BLUE!!I love how this ar...
Speaking of amazing 30s French fashion, this GORGEOUS 1930s "Molyneux Paris adaptation" label dress is coming to my etsy shop shortly. The ultra gorgeous violet lace on the bodice and b...
Just stopping in to share these delicious deco covers from the 1932 run of French magazine, LOfficiel. The colours (and colour combinations)! The fonts! The fashion photos! Sigh, swoon, drool! ...
A recent warm weather jag had me returning to dreamy photos of early 30s beauties lounging on the beach in places like Deauville. This led me back to my perennial muse, Renée Perle, which ...
Haha! Sorry so scarce...lots afoot behind the scenes, including a b-day, a very exciting private tour of the studio of a movie industry costumer, and a Vintage Easter Parade! If youre in Toronto on A...
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