PHOTO SHOOT: 23.AUG.14

We're back!

I do apologize for our absence these past couple weeks; we've been out in the world taking tintype portraits of all the characters we meet!

But we had a fantastic photo shoot today, so I do hope it makes up for lost time...

{ Flirty and classic floral bustier halter midriff bikini top (whew!); 1950s/60s. }

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{ L.o.v.e. this antique striped cotton top; circa late 1800s-early 1900s. }

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{ A groovy duo: suede fringe vest and floral print button down; 1960s/70s.  }

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{ My Miami Advice to you would be to hop in this rad shirt! Never worn, ca. 1980s. }

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{ Boss Lautrec-esque poly shirt in an amazing print; 1970s. }

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{ A jacket so nice, we bought it twice! Two identical canvas coats with pockets everywhere; 1950s/60s. }

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{ Soft and stretchy green diamond print polo shirt; 1970s. }

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More coming sooooon!

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tags: blouse, clothing, shirt, top, vague, vintage, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

Into the Future

... betchya didn't know I'm a fortune teller, did ya?

I love reading tarot cards as a hobby,

but I'm starting to take it more seriously.

And I'm pleased with the banner I recently made...

  

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  { the original graphic i created using photoshop. }

   { yes, I used an overhead projector.  shoot, I can't freehand like that! }

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{ I drew this design onto a piece of woven linen and mounted it on a large embroidery hoop.  I created the hand silhouette using Man Ray's photo of black and white hands painted by Picasso. }

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 Next project:  Gypsy tent!

We'll see... 

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tags: all seeing eye, fortune telling, future, gypsy, hand of fate, mystic, occult, past, present, reading, tarot cards

                                                                               

PHOTO SHOOT: 4.20

Va-Va-Va-Vooom! 
Sail past the stars and over the moon with me,
and peek our recently acquired 
Deco-era Burlesque Showgirl costume! 

It's racy and delicious...
No imagination required! 

Completely comprised of white glass beads, mesh cups with studs and, uh... let's just call it a 
"mirrored modesty shield".
Whew!

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And so as not to leave anything out:

 we managed to shoot a few other pieces for the shop... 

{ 1930s dusty-blue silk maxi gown with dipped back.}

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{ Silk embroidered blouse with Asian flair and bird motif; est. ca. 1960s. }

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{ This blouse is truly special!  We found it in an 1880s brothel house, in a mining town out in the Wild West territory of the United States; it belonged to the original owner of the brothel and had been tucked safely away in the attic since the early 1930s!  A treasure unearthed!  Silk and embroidery. }

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{ Such a unique and lovely blouse!  Hook closures at the collar and the waist band; 1960s. }

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PHOTO SHOOT: 6.MAR.14

Yummy treats from the past to your face..

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{ Oh, Popeye!  Isn't this navy blue knit dress so very 'Olive Oil'?  We heart it so much.  Circa 1930s. }

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{ Victorian lingerie!  cotton top with lace and ribbons, c.1900. }

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{ Ultra feminine peach slip with deep neck lines accented by lace.  c.1930s }

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{ Beautiful and chic Edwardian top of crochet and off-white cotton; 1910s. }

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{ Aaaaahdorable antique cotton night gown.  So comfy! }

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{ Peach bed jacket in satin and lace... makes a perfect addition to your standard skinny jeans!  1930s to 40s. }

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{ Luxe!  This soft-as-butter lambswool coat features blinged-out buttons, matching belt and a great structural back piece; fully lined in luscious satin with a metal monogrammed tag sewn in; 1950s. }

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