Swell Dame's Parlour

Monday, March 5, 2012

And the winner is.....

I'm glad to announce the lucky winner of my giveaway!
It's comment number 5 ...Miss CherryMakeUp!
Hooray!

Sincerely,

Swell Dame

Monday, February 27, 2012

LIFE Magazine's Best Oscar Photos.

Television actress Sandra White laughs while arriving late at the 1953 Academy Awards.

Presenters Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly wait backstage at the RKO Pantages Theatre during the 1956 Academy Awards.

At the 1942 Academy Awards, Joan Fontaine gazes at the Best Actress Oscar she won for her role in Suspicion — an achievement that made her, incredibly, the only actor or actress to ever win an Oscar for a performance in an Alfred Hitchcock film.

The one and only Audrey Hepburn cradles the Oscar she won for her role in Roman Holiday

Producer Buddy Adler's Academy Award for From Here to Eternity stands amid hats in the coat check room at Romanoff's restaurant in Beverly Hills during an Oscars after-party in 1954.

Source : http://life.time.com/culture/lifes-best-oscar-photos

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Hooray For Giveaway!

At last i found some time (precious thing these days!) to organize my first giveaway as promised!I reached 100 followers,106 to be exact and im very excited!
Thank you so much for supporting my blog.I must admit i met some very interesting gals since i started this and i feel very lucky that i share my love for the vintage with you all!

But lets get back to the giveaway....

One of you will be chosen at random to win one lovely handmade headpiece made from felt,like the ones in the pics!The lucky winner will choose between 13 available colors (red,burgundy,black,powder blue,mint,chocolat,dark brown,off white,forest green, green,candy pink,midnight blue & navy blue)!

To enter the giveaway you can do any or all of the following, just leave a comment for each entry to get your name in the hat!
1.Become a follower of this blog!

2. Be my friend at Facebook & leave a comment here telling me what your absolute favorite "Swell Dame" accessorie from my photo albums.

3. "Like" my Etsy shop or follow me on Twitter .

4. Mention the giveaway on your blog,or share on facebook or Twitter.

I'll announce the winner on Tuesday the 6th .
Good luck everybody!

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Love Is Blind

Ok, since is Valentines day today, i remembered this documentary i have seen some years ago, that tells the astonishing story of the obsessive roller-coaster relationship of 32 year-old New York City attorney Burt Pugach and his considerably younger mistress Linda Riss,which shocked America back in 1959.
Linda was blinded and permanently scarred when thugs hired by Pugach threw lye in her face after she threaten to leave him..The crime and trial were tabloid sensations. But the Pugaches were merely at the end of Act 1. During 14 years in prison, Mr. Pugach nursed a fanatical ardor for Miss Riss, writing her love letters in a florid hand. Eight months after he was paroled in 1974, the couple renewed their courtship, and they were soon married.
She even defending him at court when he was accused of threatening his mistress in the late 1990's.

The documentary is called "Crazy Love" and crazy it certainly was....Watch the trailer and the 1977 interview with the couple and you'll see what i mean!!!

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Here And There...

Just a quick post to saw you some of my recent finds from the flea market!!!

An amazing 1950's eau de nill candy jar.It was love at first sight ,i tell you this...

1960's straw bags.Perfect with summer capri pants!!!!

1950's-1960's barware

This lovely teapot is not vintage.It's brand new,it even had the tags on it!But it's gorgeous,isn't it?

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

Saturday, February 4, 2012

"Lost In The 50's" First Giveaway!

Lost In The 50's blog reached 100 followers this week celebrates with this lovely giveway:

http://lostin1950.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-first-giveaway.html

Dont miss your chance to eneter and win this fabulous prizes!

Friday, January 27, 2012

It's the time of the season!!!

The new poster for "Past Tense" bazaar by Les Broderies Anglaises!

For all of you near we will be glad to see you stoping by and say hi!

Swell Dame will be there as usual with brand new headpieces,accessories and fine reproduction clothes to keep the last days of winter "warm" and glamorous!!!

Hope to see ya there!!!

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

p.s http://www.facebook.com/events/183919571708477/

My First Giveaway Is Coming Soon!

Today i got my 70th follower!!!That is so great!!!
Thank you all for supporting "Swell Dame's Parlour" and letting me know you like my blog!

I only need 30 more followers to reach 100 and have my first giveaway!

I'm gonna give a headpiece like this one.It's one of my bestsellers!
I can make it in many colors so the winner can choose the color of choice!
Do you like it?
Comment me and tell me what you think!

Help me reach 100 followers and maybe this lovely headpiece will be yours!!!

You can see more of my accessories @ my FB page here:http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=100000286623886
Some new headpieces comin'up soon so stay tuned...

Sincerely,
Swell Dame

Monday, January 23, 2012

Sunday's Treasures,Monday's Pleasures!!!

Yesterday i made a quick stop to Sunday's Flea Market.I didn't have much money or time but i manage to buy these things with only 30euros.

This piece of furniture cost me only 25euros and it couldn't arrive in a better time.I was in desperate need for something like this, since i was looking for ways to storage all the jewellery i'm making !

I'm guessing it's from the mid 60's and with good make over it's gonna be great and it will fit perfectly in my new showroom which is gonna be ready in a few days!