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Prom Perfect

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

It comes but once a year, and we always look forward to it. Prom season is here in all it’s glory… The taffeta, the tulle, the pastel colors…. We love it all! Even if you don’t have a prom in your future, it is always fun to look at beautiful formal wear, and who knows, you can always create an event fit for a princess! Here are a few lovely shots of Eleanor in some of our formal wear finest that can be found on our Etsy shop. Simply click on the image for more detail shots. Bask in the beauty !

1950's Magnolia Cupcake Crinoline Party Dress

1950's Robin's Egg Blue Tulle Party Dress with Veil

1950's Yellow Cupcake Party Dress

1950's Periwinkle Party Dress

In addition to the selection on our Etsy site, we also have a collection on the store floor waiting for a wonderful home, and great party!

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Posted in 1950-1960, 1960-1970, Beautiful Things, Lovely Materials, Special Events, Style | No Comments »

Street-style and Vintage Swag at SXSW!

Friday, March 30th, 2012

After months of pining away in the almost-freezing, we got the chance to go down to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas this year! Aside from the beautiful music spilling from every corner of the city, we found Austin (in SXSW mode) to be one of the most stylish places we’ve ever visited. With beautiful weather all week, the options for style were endless. In addition, we were thrilled to see so many people exploring vintage options!

Here’s some of our favorite looks we found out on the street at SXSW this year. Fashionable ladies abound, as usual at an international music festival, but we were also excited to see so many men with individual refined style! Lookin’ good, guys!

Maxi dresses and skirts were a trend everywhere we looked. We especially like how this gal "toughened up" the flowing look with those combat boots!

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Burnt-orange shorts and a vintage hawaiian shirt to match the warm southern air. Surprisingly (and awesomely), florals were quite common at SXSW.

So much more after the jump!

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Meet our Neighbors: The Aurora Shoe Company

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Upstate New York is chuck-full of wonderful handmade products (as seen in our last post), delicious restaurants, and unique local businesses. We are so lucky to be surrounded by this community of creativity. It continually inspires us as well as compliment our own lovely store. Therefore, we have decided to start a series to feature businesses we admire in Upstate New York.

The Aurora Shoe Company, located in lovely scenic Aurora, New York, is a small business that we have always loved. Their line of leather goods are simply the best. All their products use American made materials, and are assembled by hand in their studio in Aurora. These quality hand crafted shoes are not only beautiful, but truly represent the history of fine manufacturing in Upstate New York.

This past week our businesses collaborated on a photo shoot featuring the Aurora Shoe Company shoes and Petrune spring looks. Here are some of our favorite looks from the shoot. You can find more images from the shoot as well as a very flattering description of Petrune on the Aurora Shoe Company’s Blog.

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Holy Handmade, Batman!

Monday, March 5th, 2012

We try to be “Locavores” in every way possible. Keeping cultural and economic power within a community instead of frequenting the big-box stores is an amazing thing!

Lately, we’ve been searching out some of our favorite local artisans to bring you beautiful products made right here in upstate New York. One of out favorite local lines, One Swell Gal, flies off the shelves every time we put it out! Handmade products like hers have such an innate personal charm! Here are some other handmade accessories we are carrying right now in the store. Enjoy .