Brighten Up Your Day

May 15th, 2015

Ultra-cute vintage dresses, guaranteed to brighten up a grey rainy day like today!

From Left: 1970s colourful striped dress, 1960s swirly print shift dress, 1980s pastel coloured dress.

Blue For You

May 14th, 2015

When black feels boring and other colours seem too bright, then a dark blue dress may just be the one for you!

Plaid it preppy! Charming early 1960s with laced collars and a unique folksy embroidered border all around the skirt. Size: M Bust – 35″, Waist – 31″

One can’t go wrong with this cute and chic 1960s navy blue polka dot dress! Size: M/L Bust – 39″, Waist – 33″

 

An all over grid-like pattern fill this lovely 1950s/60s day dress. Size: S Bust – 34″, Waist – 26″

 

We love the pink oval shaped buttons that grace the left shoulder ( they’re functional too! ) of this sweet 1970s floral print babydoll dress. They look like jellybeans, don’t you think? smile emoticon Size: XS/S Bust – 33″

The Empire Strikes Back

May 7th, 2015

 With a flattering fitted bodice that ends just below the bust, the empire waist style has been around since the late 18th century!

Here are a few of our favourite empire-waist dresses available in store now!

BOHEMIAN BEAUTY! This amazing Gunne Sax dress hails from the late 1960s! It flaunts a feminine front gathered bodice with elastic, pretty embroidered ribbon detailing, the cutest mini ruffled sleeves, and two big hip pockets! A truly RARE find! Size: XS/S

Anticipate an evening of romance and radiance in this gorgeous 1960s perian green dress! Size: S

Oh-so-delightful 1960s minty green dress with the prettiest embroidery and ribbon details! This would make a lovely wedding or bridesmaid dress. Size: XS/S

 

Bask in the sunshine in this lovely 1970s boho floral print dress with a fluttery tiered top that you can wear off-shoulder to show off some skin. Size: XS/S

 

Cos It’s Groovy, Baby!

April 23rd, 2015

We hark back to the 60s today with these totally groovy numbers!

The tent dress was first made popular in the 1960s when women’s dresses became much less structured in style than the cinch-waist, much more tailored dresses of the 1950s. Here we have a darling 1960s little tent dress number that features a beautiful paisley design on one side and a contrasting plain mustard colour on the other side. The roll neck collar alternates the design. Such a fab piece! Size: S Bust – 34″, Length of dress: 37″

Fantastic 1960s nautical rope design sheath dress – perfect for work! Size: S Measurements: Bust – 36″, Waist – 26″, Hips – 39″

Groovy 1960s psychedelic print maxi dress with a sexy thigh high slit down the left side of the dress! Size: XXS/ XS Measurements: Bust – 30″, Waist – 24″

Cute 1960s round neck shirt featuring bright and pretty floral and butterfly prints and rolled up sleeves. Size: M Measurements: Bust – 38″, Waist – 38″

Preppy 1960s drop waist houndstooth print dress with a pleated skirt and an attached waist sash. Size: L/XL Measurements: Bust – 40″, Waist – 40″, Hips – 44″

Bright And Cheery Does it!

April 2nd, 2015

Live a colourful life and go bold with these fantastic bright and cheery vintage dresses!

Calling out to the 60s girl at heart – you know who you are! Quirky and fun 1960s floral print skorts with an attached front flap that makes it look like a dress – lifting the flap reveals a pair of shorts underneath! So cute! Size: L Bust – 40″, Waist – 38″, Hips – 46″

Awww….Isn’t this the most adorable tortoise couple ever?! Size: M/L Measurements: Bust – Up to 37″, Waist – 24″ – 34″

Colourful tropical leaf prints fill this cute 1980s summer dress – perfect for the weekends! Size: XS/ S Measurements: Bust – Up to 35″, Waist – Up to 30″

Fantastic 1960s abstract print dress by Californian Label Jan Sue! Loving the prints and the oversized collar! Size: Sm Measurements: Bust – 35″, Waist – 27″

Psychedelic floral prints on this awesome 1960s shift dress! Check out the super cute label.  Size: M/L Bust – 39″, Waist – 35″, Hips – 42″

Yummy candy striped late 60s/ early 1970s seersucker summer dress! Size: Sm Bust – 33″, Waist – 28″