Wardrobe Wonders: Outfit Post #5

Yesterday, Chicago was sizzling hot, with temperatures reaching damn near 90 degrees! For a good portion of the afternoon I tried to stay inside as much as possible, first spending two and half hours at the thrift store hunting for new merch for my etsy shop and then working on some things and thangs from home (etsy shop and non-etsy related) in the good ol' a.c.

I had several AMAZING finds while out vintage hunting yesterday, one of which being this incredible late 50s Mexican themed wicker picnic bag that I had to keep for myself. I spiffed it up and took it out on the town to work last night and then out with my some of my girlfriends after that.



Halter top: 1980s swimsuit top
Skirt: 1950s cotton cherry blossom print full skirt
Handbag: 1950s Mexican themed wicker picnic bag
Shoes: thrifted deadstock italian dance shoes with peep toes (these are my go-to's!)
Earrings: vintage (70s?) native beaded drop earrings

Wardrobe Wonders: Outfit Post #4

This is the first in a series of new posts I'd like to attempt to tackle today. The photo shown below is just a quick snap shot of what I wore to work at the lounge I cocktail at for our Soul/Psychedelic/Funk/Garage Rock night a few days back. I got that early 70s mini skirt from my fabulous friend Niki over at BombshellShocked Vintage months ago, and I've been dying to wear it out for the perfect occasion. And with the weather in Chicago being so unusually rainy for this time of year, it's been a rarity to be able to wear my afro out as large and in charge as I was able to that night.

The evening's ensemble was completely inspired by one of my favorite songs ever, Funky Nassau by the rare funk band The Beginning of the End. Most particularly the following lyric, "mini skirts, maxi skirts and afro haired dudes...people doin' their own thing, they don't care about me or you...Nassau's gone funky, Nassau's gone soul". If you've never heard of them or this track before, listen and enlighten yourself below.



xoxo

Wardrobe details:
Mini skirt: early 1970s rayon & polyester blend mini skirt w/ word print
Top: 1950s smocked picnic blouse
Thigh highs: purchased at the most amazing secret dollar store in the world
Shoes: 1960s Bass wooden heeled loafers w/ tassels
Hair: ALL MINE.

Wardrobe Wonders: Outfit Post #3

So today, before the temperature dropped about twenty degrees (as it did this past hour), I had to run some errands out and about, one of which included picking out an incredibly badass pair of shoes for my wedding next week (!!!!!!!!!). Before I headed out for the day, I snapped a quick photo of the dress I wore (which, unfortunately because of the whacky weather here, doesn't get out of my closet as much as I'd like it to)....



Dress: 1950s cotton day dress
Shoes: Vintage inspired Italian leather dancing shoes
Bra: early 1950s Hollywood Vasserette Black Lace scalloped bullet bra
Earrings: Mexican coiled silver drops

Oh, and don't you worry, I'll have pictures of my whole wedding ensemble soon enough!

The Vintage Bazaar Part Two

Yesterday, I was able to snap a few more photos of the lovely finds I scored at this past weekend's Vintage Bazaar held in Chicago's Pilsen Arts District.

I was especially pleased with my fabric finds this time around, as I was able to get some new wardrobe wonders for a steal!

Pictured below, I purchased lime green sequined bloomers solely so I could base my next burlesque act on them! My hope is to be squeezing limes in these bad boys sooner than later...


And next up, was this super adorable 1970s mini sailor-ette swing dress I bought from pop up dealer, Bummertwon Vintage. Loveeeeee this! (And it fits like a gem!)


After that, at the end of the event, I scoured Milwaukee's Pineapple Mint Vintage's racks and came across this amazing late 50s, early 60s two piece sailor skirt suit. The jacket is ideal and the skirt fits perfectly on my tush, yay!

Here's a back side view of the jacket:

(This set still needs a good steaming)

There are still some more goodies to share, with more pictures to come. I came across a heaping pile of decorative border trim and supplies, perfect for motivating me to revamp and create some new insane costumes for this summer's burlesque adventures. And perhaps I can even turn out my own garter for my wedding, which is just 18 short days away by the by! But more on that later....

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can we bring back the halter?? please?! 40s, 50s & 70s!!

so, i'm really starting to feel like i'm the ONLY gal who wants to keep the classic halter and cropped beach tops alive! i think they look smoking hot on ANY gal, curvy, skinny, busty, petite, etc. and sadly, i don't feel like enough classic vintage collectors and/or lovers want or know how to sport these bad boys in any every day atmosphere.

well, damnit, it's finally getting warm, so let the girls come out and play!!

70s mania!


the first halter top is available for sale on etsy @ my shop, psychosurplus vintage.(check the link on the right)


this second awesome halter is available in niki's awesome vintage shop BombShellShocked Vintage on ebay. (for some reason my links aren't working properly, but you can get to her through the main BombShellShocked link at the top of my page)

and here's some summer inspiration for all you ladies who are getting antsy for summer time fun, like me...

and the best part is these styles LOVE your hair whether it's locked, twisted, big and fluffy, pinned-up, whatever the hell your flavor is!

halters, swimsuits, cropped tops and curvy, curvy waist lines!!!

(the following three photos are scanned in copies of vintage JET fashion spreads, found on flickr)


(the last swimsuit looks almost identical to this completely drool worthy late 50s leopard print swimsuit i just scored last week. hello bullet bra!)

and let's pay homage to the great and ever so foxy, Betty Davis! meowwwwwwwww!


right-o, i'm off for now!

xoxo,
erin

Nighties all day!

So yesterday, I got to hang out with my awesome friend Niki who runs this amazing vintage business, BombShell Shocked. She is stocked full of fabulous garments from the 1930s-80s, with emphasis on items from the 30s-50s, believe me, I know, I'm her assistant/consultant/other insane half. She recently scored these TOTALLY drool worthy 30s and 50s nighties and lounging gowns, and when I saw them yesterday, I was in heaven! As it turned out, one of our normal models couldn't make it to the photoshoot we had scheduled for yesterday afternoon to post these new finds online. Bummer! So Niki asked if I could or would fill in, and after seeing the new frocks in store for the shoot, I was like, hell to the yes!

Here's a little peak at some of the new pieces BombShell will have to offer in her spring/summer inventory. (meow!)


(the gown above actually belongs to this stunning two-piece pegnoir set, with fully ruffled trim on both the gown and the over coat, she-bang! also, those little high waisted leopard shorts underneath belong to my brand new late 50s bullet bra bikini!double she-bang!)


(and this little gem pictured above was so soft and flattering, i struggled to make myself take it off)


(The late 30s lounging gown above is a phenomenal piece of history. Look at those sleeves! and that fabric, sheesh!)

Check out other delicious pieces of history, compliments of Niki & BombShellShocked at: http://stores.ebay.com/BombshellShocked

xoxo,
erin