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For a Polished Look-The Vintage Moon Manicure
My latest issue of InStyle magazine is touting the “moon” manicure as a hot fashion trend for fall. Also, referred to as a “reverse French” manicure, it originally became popular with movie actresses...
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1925 Spring Easter Fashions-Delineator Magazine
The graphics and fashion illustrations in older magazines are fantastic. Before the age of fashion photography and photoshop, clothing designs for print had to rendered by hand. Here is a sampling of...
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Famous Flappers and their Fabulous Fashions
The women’s rights movement in the 1920′s sparked a major fashion revolution. Young women rebelled against the restrictive garments that had been worn by their mothers and opted for loose fitting...
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Great Gatsby Fashion
The remake of “The Great Gatsby” is scheduled for its premiere in December 0f this year. And the costumes are sure to be outstanding! Along with Boardwalk Empire and the Artist, this movie is is...
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How to Put Together a 1920s Style Great Gatsby Look
With television shows such as Boardwalk Empire, Downton Abbey and the movie remake of the Great Gatsby, fashion looks of the 1920s are currently hot, hot, hot! This trend means there is an increase...
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How to Get the 1920s Screen Siren Make Up Look
From Boardwalk Empire to Downton Abbey to the remake of the Great Gatsby, the interest in Roaring 20s fashions has never been hotter. The 1920s was a liberating time for women, resulting in less...
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Movie Trivia-Great Gatsby 1974
With the release of the Baz Luhrman’s version just around the corner, the Gatsby buzz is everywhere! But who can forget the beauty of the 1974 film starring Mia Farrow and Robert Redford, with its...
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Happy Customer Dressed for a 1920s Wedding
Check out this swanky photo of Blue Velvet Vintage customer, Karla, wearing one of our beaded flapper style dresses as the bridesmaid in her best friend’s 20s themed wedding. Karla’s husband also got...
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More 1920s Inspired Gatsby Glamour at Blue Velvet Vintage
Got a Great Gatsby party of Art Deco wedding to attend? Just arrived, these flirty 20s inspired cocktail dresses that are perfect for a Jazz Era event. A classic look that’s also on trend right...
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Style Tips-1920s Art Deco Wedding Fashions
Boardwalk Empire, Downton Abbey, The Artist and the Great Gatsby have exposed a whole new generation to the sophistication and glamour of the 1920s. So it’s no surprise more and more brides are...
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Happy Birthday Clara Bow-Hollywood’s First ‘It’ Girl
Clara Bow 7/29/1905 – 9/27/1965 Today is one of my favorite silent film stars birthdays. She had that rare superstar quality: sexy, sweet and sassy all at the same time. Clara Bow was named the “It”...
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Customer Spotlight – Ella’s Divine Deco Style
When Ella Macedo, our customer from New Zealand, shared a photo of herself wearing one of our gowns at her engagement party – everyone here at Blue Velvet Vintage was blown away by how well she pulled...
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Birthday Tribute to Silent Film Star Dorothy Gish
Today marks the birthday of Dorothy Gish, silent film star of the 1920s. Born on March 11, 1898, many people are familiar with her famous sister, Lillian Gish. But Dorothy was also a talented...
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What They Wore-1926 Spring Fashion
Here’s a look at what the fashion trends were for spring 1926 as featured in Woman’s Home Companion. There were no glossy multi page fashion spreads with models back then. But the illustrations were...
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This 1920s Badass Bohemian Hangout Had a Speakeasy in a Tree House
Oh yeah! If this isn’t one of the coolest places that anyone ever partied in, then I don’t know what is! When I came across these photos I was immediately compelled to find out more about it. Turns...
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How to Dress for a Roaring 20s Lawn Party
Another summer season has rolled around, and with it, the opportunity to go to fun outdoor vintage themed events, like a Roaring 20s Lawn Party! Parties and weddings with a 1920s theme are still going...
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Fashion Flashback- 1927 Fall Winter Style and Beauty Trends
While I was on my buying trip this summer I happened upon this fantastic November 1927 Ladies Home Journal at in antique mall in, ummm, I think North Carolina. Hard to remember since I’ve been all...
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Happy Customer Dressed for a 1920s Wedding
Check out this swanky photo of Blue Velvet Vintage customer, Karla, wearing one of our beaded flapper style dresses as the bridesmaid in her best friend’s 20s themed wedding. Karla’s husband also got...
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More 1920s Inspired Gatsby Glamour at Blue Velvet Vintage
Got a Great Gatsby party of Art Deco wedding to attend? Just arrived, these flirty 20s inspired cocktail dresses that are perfect for a Jazz Era event. A classic look that’s also on trend right...
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Style Tips-1920s Art Deco Wedding Fashions
Boardwalk Empire, Downton Abbey, The Artist and the Great Gatsby have exposed a whole new generation to the sophistication and glamour of the 1920s. So it’s no surprise more and more brides are...
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