Dress swap!

Photos taken by Lulu of Camera Bandit

You know what's more fun than reading your favorite blogs, and drooling over the outfits? Getting to wear the outfits those darling gals wear!

This dress is not my own, it's on loan from the ever sweet Quincy of Q's Daydream. If you haven't visited her blog yet, you must. It's one of my few daily reads, and the photos she posts of herself and her darling outfits are so inspiring!

We are also growing our hair out at the same time. Hair growing binds girls like no other!

Anyway, I LOVE this dress, it's a perfect condition late 30s, early 40s rayon number with a perfect collar and, my favorite, button closure on the side. There's just something so charming and delicate about button closures.

I accessorized with a rose topper, pink belt, and little rhinestone sparrow pin.

Thanks Quincy for lending me such a great dress!

Mamas wedding!

Today my mom got married!

(insert Arrested Development quote here)

The wedding was held at the same place Sam and I got married. It's a perfect wedding venue :)

My mother of course looked stunning, and we are so happy to officially welcome her new husband into our family.

It was a perfect day for a wedding, we have been lucky to have such sunny weather last well into September. But of course it's never too hot for all the guys to wear awesome suits ;)

But my heels did keep getting stuck ing the grass, hehe.

My dress-Fab Gabs

Hat and shoes-Thrifted

Jade necklace-A gift from Sam on our honeymoon in San Francisco

Random pics

Here's a few random pics from around here and there. First up is a photobooth picture from The Ace Hotel. Friday night Sam and I were laying around in pjs, watching tv, and I said I wanted to go to a photobooth. So we did! We stopped at The Alibi on the way for dinner (fried mac and cheese for me!), and then it was to The Ace for photos. Sam always tries to keep a serious face in photobooth pictures, but laughs in between clicks :)

Second is me with mega fringe. No, I could not see.

Third is a page from the 1900 Sears catalogue, which reminded me of the victorian suit my brother just got from Duchess Clothier. It's awesome. Pictures later.

And last is me trying to avoid the paparazzi as I drive up to the playground. So it seems...

1940s overalls

Photo by Twila Jean

Although overalls have been around for centuries, it wasn't until the 1930s that many women took to them for factory and farm work. There were even printed versions labeled "beach overalls" similar to beach pajamas. During WWII, as you can imagine, sturdy, easy to wear overalls accompanied jumpsuits in the factories, and became standard workwear.
Softer, more feminine versions came into fashion during the 1940s, either full length, knee length, or in a shorter romper style.

I made these using this pattern, from Eva Dress, and am really happy with them! Some days I just want to pull something easy on, and these do just the trick. For next summer I want to make them in the romper version, they would be darling in red!
The denim I chose for this is pretty thin, so not really working overalls, and I don't think the design would work as great with a thicker textile. I do however want to order this other 1940s overall pattern as it looks like it could handle a heavier denim. Y'know, for all that manual labor I do....

Kitty, of course, wanted to lay on the pattern pieces I needed. When I tried to pull them away, he grabbed them from me! Luckily the pattern is printed on thick paper :)

Vintage hairstyling lesson!

Hey Portland gals, there's FINALLY a fabulous vintage hairstyling workshop you just can't miss! Kristin Behlings, vintage hairstylist extraordinaire, will teach two vintage styles, and by the time class ends, you will have a beautiful coiffure for a night on the town!

The event is sponsored by myself, Alyssa of Period Perfect Houses, Julie of Fab Gabs, and The Beauty Bar!. If you've never been to The Beauty Bar, you are missing out, it's adorned in powder pinks and baby blues, with striped walls, and hood dryer chairs for lounging with a cocktail! Perfect setting for hairstyling and drinks if you so choose :)

The session is only $20, and trust me, Kristin's knowledge is worth every penny and more! (She did this hairstyle on me a few months back). This would make such a fun girlfriends night out :)

I would love to see you there, it's going to be fabulous! But buy your tickets soon, space it limited!

Bombshell Bettie

Here are a few dresses I modeled for Bombshell Betties Vintage! You can get all these dresses in her shop, the blue floral dress, the shell dress, and the green gingham dress, with a beautiful back!

Thank you Bombshell Bettie!

Velvet cinch belt

I've seen old photos of these waist cinch belts that were smi-popular in the 1940s and 50s, but never came across one until yesterday. I am kind of in love with it.

I have some great fall things to wear it with, but it's still pretty warm over here! Well, warm enough so that cotton dresses are still required. I'll have to save up my wools for next month it seems.

For any Portland area residents (or visitors!), there's a great swing dancing night on Wednesdays at the Bossanova Ballroom, called Swing Time Speakeasy. There are lessons at 8 pm, and then dancing, and even a cabaret show! I will be there next week, and I highly recommend it for any dancers, or anyone that wants to learn, this week was my first lesson for Balboa swing! I need practice :/

Hope to see you there!

Meet my new kitty! (a real one...)

But first, the winner of the Fab Gabs mens giveaway is....Misc-Maranda! Contact me at solanahraquel@gmail.com for details :)

Ok, so while I was in California Sam went out at got me my very own fluffy kitty :) (*He is adopted from a shelter, everyone is asking, hehe) Isn't he adorable! He's about 5 years old, black and brown with a white belly, and is soooo cuddly! His name is Hobbs, but I call him Hobberton.

He is usually pretty relaxed and cozy, but today when we tried to take pictures he would not have any of it! Silly kitty.

So there you have it, I finally have a REAL kitty to cuddle with, maybe he will appear in some future outfit photos :)

The last picture is of a chocolate cat Julie gave me the other day, I actually did have trouble eating it's little chocolate self. But it was yummy!

On a few other notes: Vixen Vintage has hit 2,000 followers! Thank you 2,000 times to you all, I'll have something special soon for you all!

And, thanks everyone for entering the giveaways, I wish I got that many comments everyday! There will be more giveaways of all kinds in the future :)

xoxo

Fab Gabs giveaway part 4!

And the winner of the 1950s giveaway is....Cindy! Contact me at solanahraquel@gmail.com for details :)

Today is the very handsome mens giveaway!

The collection consists of six beautiful ties, each unique in their own vintage way. Great for the avid tie wearer, or perfect to get you started!

And of course, this includes a $50 gift card to Fab Gabs!

To enter, tell me your favorite Mens item at Fab Gabs, in the comment section below.

This giveaway is open to international readers, and will run for 24 hours, so enter now! The winner will be chosen at random.

Fab Gabs giveaway part 3!

And the winner of the 1940s set is...... Stella! Contact me at solanahraquel@gmail.com for detais ;)

Today is the stunning 1950s giveaway!

The collection includes a black sequins hat, large patent leather handbag, MAC lipstick in "Ruby Woo", and a pair of chocolate shoes from JaCivas!. Yes thats right. Chocolate shoes.

And of course, this includes a $50 gift card to Fab Gabs!

To enter, tell me what you would like to see more of at Fab Gabs, I know I'd love to see more hats, there can never be too many!

This giveaway is open to international readers, and will run for 24 hours, so enter now! The winner will be chosen at random. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for the mens set!

Fab Gabs giveaway part 2!

And the winner of the 1930s set is.......Allison!!!!!! (#133) Contact me at solanahraquel@gmail.com for detais ;)

Today is the 1940s giveaway set, isn't it lovely?

The collection includes a pretty straw hat with silk flowers, beautiful handbag, MAC lipstick in "Ruby Woo", and a special little chocolate compact from JaCiva's!

And of course, this includes a $50 gift card to Fab Gabs!

To enter, follow Fab Gabs on Facebook, Twitter, or The Fab Gabs Blog, and comment here!

This giveaway is open to international readers, and will run for 24 hours, so enter now! The winner will be chosen at random. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for the 1950s set!

Fab Gabs Giveaway!

Fab Gabs is celebrating it's 1000th sale!

And you get the presents ;)

This week I will be hosting four days of fabulous giveaways for Fab Gabs, starting with 1930s accessories, then 1940s, 1950s, and last but not least, something for the boys!

This 1930s set includes a dramatic forest green felt hat, Whiting and Davis purse, MAC lipstick in "Russian Red", and a special little chocolate compact from JaCiva's!

AND on top of these goodies you also get a $50 gift card to Fab Gabs!

To enter, visit Fab Gabs, come back here and tell me what your favorite item is, although there are so many wonderful items to choose from ;)

As an added bonus, she will also be having a special sale in her shop! See Fab Gabs on Facebook for details.

This giveaway is open to international readers, and will run for 24 hours, so enter now! The winner will be chosen at random. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for the 1940s set!

Gatsby Summer Afternoon (a.k.a. heaven)

I don't think I need to tell you that The Gatsby Summer Afternoon was fabulous. But just in case:

It was fabulous.

The morning of, Julie and I prepared a picnic lunch, then headed over to the estate with her friend Dave. When we got to the parking lot and dressed up picnic goers were getting out of the car I got giddy, but it was just a little taste of what the afternoon would hold. Groups of people had set up anything from picnic blankets and baskets, to tents with tables and oriental rugs. There were art deco automobiles parked on the edges of the lawn, and a dance floor and live band in the middle of it all.

Seeing so much 20s and 30s attire in one place was amazing, with every turn Julie and I couldn't help but stare at the detail and drape of many a ladies frock.

One of the greatest things about it was that most of the attendants were people just like me, who dress in vintage every day. I met some amazing people, and even a couple gals who read Vixen Vintage!

I am counting down the days until next years picnic, we've already started planning something crazy elaborate! I think every weekend should be a Gatsby weekend.

You can see ALL the photos I took in a special Flickr account I created for this picnic and ones in the future! Click here

Dress-Gift from Twila Jean

Hat-Estate Sale

Purse-Urban Eccentric Vintage