Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts

Saturday, November 26, 2011

How to make festive "Cheesecake" ornaments?


It's a fun way to add something special to your Christmas decoration & trust me when i say it's the easiest thing!

Ok, first you need a beautiful vintage style Christmas ball.Mine came in set of 4 and they are in a lovely pearly creme color.
The second thing you'll need is some Decals with pin up gals.
I happened to have some vintage ones,labeled Plasticdecal but if you google "decal" you can find them all over the internet!You can puchase very similar ,if not the same like mine at Ebay!

Then you follow instructions:
1.Wash mounting surface.
2.Dip decal in warm water for 15'.
3.Slide decal from backing paper onto surface.
4.Smooth out edge of cardboard or squeegee to remove excess water and air.

Finally you choose a thin  fancy ribbon and create a hanger.I made it simple but you can "play with bows, fearthers,sequins etc and create works of art!!!




...and here you go...a piece of cake...or maybe a "cheesecake"? lol

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Splendor in a hat!














I discovered this amazing shop at Etsy yesterday and it became an instant favourite!I stood still for several minutes looking at Behinda Dolic's work and i couldnt deside which of her creations i love the most...
I'll use 2 words to describe this 29 years old Bosnian artist's work cause words can not express what the pics are sayin on their own: Impeccable taste!
Very hard to find this days all in one package and this gal has it all!Quallity,form and structure,originality,amazing models,terrific pictures,exquisite styling...
Gee,it's better to stop writing and get me one to go!
Photos courtesy of Behida Dolic.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/yellowfield7

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Fancy Yarns


 Recently my boyfriend bought me a delightful book called Vintage Fashion Knitwear by Marnie Fogg.This book is a visual journey of fashion knitwear charting over 100 years of knitwear history.
Fascinating archive images & stunning fashion photography from the 1900 to present day! For each era, there's an overview of the most noteworthy designers, and coverage of important themes such as knit structure, fiber, silhouette, garment construction, pattern, and color.
Excellent piece for your vintage coffee-table book collection!
                       Here's a small glimpse through the eye of my camera:







I'm now determined to start expanding my vintage knitwear shop horizons!Here is my two latest cutties freshly bought few days ago from  Bloody Edith and 2 more i purchased just today from Etsy!
Bloody Edith

Bloody Edith







Sunday, August 21, 2011

It doesn't get any better than jeans...

I just love looking old photos of ordinary people and hollywood stars wearing jeans in everyday life!
Western Gals

Clark Gable & Carol Lombard

Bing Crosby
Teenagers in the '50s

Elvis signed an autograph
Miss Monroe

On location

Bubblegum moment

Young Couple in the 50s

Girls in pedal pushers

Lee add

Lee Add #2

1950s add

Miss Liz Taylor on location


Miss Liz again

Relaxing



Grace Kelly

Debbie Reynolds

I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.
Yves Saint Laurent