Carmine & Hayworth

I recently just saw an article from "The Onion" floating around where the title insinuated that in 10 years vintage clothing will be obsolete and we will be left with "vintage" clothes that have all been mass produced. I know this was meant as satire, but it really is true. I find it hard to believe that in 20-30 years ANYONE would want to buy my mass produced blouse from Forever 21.  That is to say if any of their piece will even last that long... After glancing at that article, my collector's brain went into a panicked overdrive 😬 I don't know if this is true for all collector's, but I have this innate need to collect whatever I can so either A) No one else can get it or B) Buy it before it ceases to exist. To be clear, they're ALWAYS piece I want! Surprise, surprise I added another 1960's Burlesque Costume to my collection. Art, fashion, skill, all the things I see in this! I am IN AWE of the cascading silver beading that honestly lo

 This past weekend was definitely one for the books. I was in desperate need for inspiration and and a pick me up.  I first decided to go through my closet and pull some pieces I've neglected or had away in storage.  This baby was one of them 💛 I bought this years ago as a pick me up when I was working my last year as manager of a boutique I had worked at since I graduated high school.  I grew up in that store and leaving it was absolutely heart-breaking (it closed the year after). I saw this pop up on Etsy and I knew I needed it as a consolation for closing a pivotal chapter in my life. Whenever I come across this 1960's, Mermaid Blue piece of splendor I get really amazing memories of sitting out of the sidewalk of this boutique, a bright, hot Summer day and wondering what was to come.... cheesy, I know.  Via Butchwax Vintage on Etsy The past couple of years I've gone back and forth with the idea of dedicating more of my time to vintage selling, collectin

This will be a very picture heavy post, but while my soul is wasting away at work, I thought I'd to another post about shit I'm loving at the moment. I put this on right before I go to bed & it re-hydrates my skin while the scent of Lavender helps me sleep. My big hair owes it all to Unite Hair's Liquid Volume Texture Spray.  I few spritzes of this baby & my hair is bouffant for DAYS! I'm absolutely OBSESSED with FriendPrices on Etsy & when I saw this print, I had to snag a Redhead and Blonde one for myself.  My newfound obsession with vintage Barbie clothes has now mixed with my addiction to lingerie. This 1960's set is what dreams are made of.... I may have also ordered a black version too... I have to admit that I have a real buying problem on ebay... a problem that means I can outbid people at the last nano second to achieve this Barbie fashion glory. THE LINING!!! I die every time I see the amazing constru

When I get a moment to play around & have some fun, I always love to put on this 1950's grand crown 😍 It's huge, ostentatious, and AMAZING! I found this at an antique mall and I really had to walk around to contemplate if I wanted to splurge. This is one of those pieces that I couldn't get off my mind, so I had to take the plunge and I don't regret it! The saying is really true, "Nothing haunts us like the vintage we didn't buy". AMEN! There's no makers mark or number on this crown, but one thing I have found is that the base of the crown is original and the stars on top were added a little bit later.  VERY curious... This STUNNING 1960's Silk Embroidered coat below was such a cool find! The owner of one of my favorite vintage shops, Revolver, let me go through her back room  and I saw this interesting peek of glimmering fabric in a storage container. This was that little peek 😉 She wrinkled, a bit discolored, but with some sligh

My goal for my time currently is go get back into reading a book or two a month. This is something that has been difficult for me since the past two years I've had three jobs at one time. Now I get to (attempt) to relax and Slutever is my way to do it!  I've show this 1950's Burlesque Belt before, but I'm still just as in love with it as ever. I'm amazing that the only flaws with it currently is that it just needs a bit of re-beading. Emerald Green Teddy via Playful Promises I finally got around to getting my 1962 Christian Dior dress on a mannequin, so I can display it properly. The outer lace isn't in the best condition and is extremely fragile, but the overall interior structure is just AMAZING! The detailing on the inside is just as beautiful as on the outside! I'm always waiting for an opportunity to wear my Dahlia Bra from Dita Von Teese Lingerie and when I got this 1960's Silver Lame Trench Coat, I knew this is what I

The thing I love most about vintage & antique fashion are the intricate details added to every piece.  Whether handmade, designer, or store bought, each article of clothing/ accessories had their own uniqueness.  Take for example the inside of the 1962 dress by Christian Dior. The bodice, boning, lining, all of it is beautiful! The outer shell has beautiful lace detailing that's tattered & worn, but still holds its character thanks to AMAZING construction.  This was folded and placed neatly in the storage room of one of my favorite vintage shops, Revolver. I use this as a display piece and it still looks just as amazing. The necklace below is one that I've never seen anything like it! It's a vintage (possibly 70's/80's) handmade Kuchi Tribal necklace that I found on Ebay. I am OBSESSED with the hearts beaded into the necklace and just the overall detail! It's put together with fishing line that needs a decent amount of repair, but the over

This is a completely random post, but one that excites my inner child.  It's obviously a rite of passage for any child to grow up playing with Barbie. The accessories were always one of my favorite things to collect, but vintage Barbie accessories have been BY FAR the best. On my last trip to my fav shop, Revolver, I was allowed to snoop/ dig around in her back room so I could find little treasures. Giddy couldn't begin to describe how I felt when I saw this bundle of goodies!  The little Ken coat below is something she sells to collectors online, but I had to have a picture of it! Look at the little clothing label! The attention to detail and amazing construction beat the asses off clothing today, doll or human!  I have a weird little stash of doll heads at home, something that freaks out my boyfriend, that I keep accumulating. Look at the little Talc Powder container! The shower cap! My childish heart can't take the cuteness! Can we also just take a moment to

This week has been one for great collecting, I must say! The biggest thing I LOVE about Instagram is that amazing vintage pieces come up for sale that I never would've have had the chance to buy otherwise! The dress below is from the 1960's and has a beaded fringe & sequined bodice that's TO DIE FOR! It can be VERY hard to find good quality vintage clothing is a size that can properly accommodate curves 😉 Although with full disclosure, I can't wear a bra with this one 😆 Dress via DaintyRascalVintage on Instagram The picture below is a closer view of the handmade 1960's burlesque costume I just recently bought.  The amount of work & time that went into this is AMAZING! It truly is a piece of art, especially with the intricate beading surviving decades shimmying & shaking! As a side note: my closet isn't normally this messy. I was in the process of rearranging 😏 Okay,  so let's talk about the KILLER 1940's Felt Hat! I use

Here's a better picture of the latest 1960's Handmade Burlesque Costume I recently purchased 😍 I'm just in awe some how beautiful this piece is! My goal one day is to have this back up on stage, but until then it will just be admired! The bead-work alone is so intricate & heavy! Below is a late 1950's/ early 60's bra I just added to my collection that is the MOST ADORABLE vintage bra I've found! Look at the tiny hearts embroidered throughout! The circle stitching on the cups is an extra bonus 💗💗 My collection has been growing at such a rampant pace that I'll need to make a trip to IKEA, or as I call it, the Death Trap. The dresser with drawers that I use are just like the ones used at Victoria's Secret and MAN are they amazing! I'm proud to say I assembled it by myself 😏