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Petrune’s spring dresses

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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A little preview of the Petrune party dresses for spring, made by “One Swell Gal” designer Natasha Keller, in our upstairs studio. This strapless number features a black cotton sateen bodice with boning for shape, with a patterned cotton skirt. So cute.

How about these for christmas?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Red Balenciaga

Just arrived: cherry red pair of Balenciaga sandals. They are marked size 7 1/2, but fit more like a 6 1/2. There’s only one pair here- so maybe you can be the lucky one. Come see!

1940’s full skirt coat

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

We purchased this coat from our friend Betty, who lives in Corning, NY, and is 97 years old. She is more energetic and positive than most people a quarter her age, and we look to her has a great example of how to live.
1940's coat
This 1940’s coat features a nipped in waist and a full skirt. It has a lovely shape, with sleeves that start wide under the arms, and get tight around the wrists (warm!) and the full bottom has such graceful movement.

Bird hat circa 1910

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Bird hat