The Perfect Vintage Shopping Partner!

No longer do I need to shop vintage on my own because I’ve found the perfect shopping partner!  Yes, and it fits neatly inside my handbag!  It comes in the form of a book and I received my copy today.  I’m delighted with it!  I first wrote about ‘The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping‘ in a previous post and I’ve been itching to get my hands on a copy.  This marvellous little book has been written by friend and Vintage Fashion Guild (VFG) member, Melody Fortier.

The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping by Melody Fortier

It’s ‘rammed’ full of hints and tips on buying vintage, from how to find the perfect vintage dress; styles of the times; construction; sizing; condition and care and much, much more!

If you can’t wait for Santa to bring you a copy for Christmas, you can go online and buy it  now!  Payment by credit card only.   Order your copy here for $18.95 plus shipping.  Or, purchase Melody’s scrumptious vintage clothing from her online store, Tangerine Boutique.  Prepare to be amazed!

Includes lots of fabulous images of vintage attire!

I’m now eagerly awaiting bedtime, when I can relax with a cup of tea and my perfect vintage shopping partner!  Cheeky!

Read more about the lovely Melody in this fabulous article from the The Vintage Shopping Guide.

New York Fashion: The Evolution of American Style

If you’re interested in the history of fashion, I highly recommend this fabulous reference book by Caroline Rennolds Milbank, published by Harry N. Abrams. inc.  New York Fashion, The Evolution of American Style has got to be one of the finest books around for defining the story of American fashion.

Fashion historian Caroline Milbank weaves social and cultural events with the changes taking place in fashion from the early 19th century to the late 20th century. The rise of designers, including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, is charted from near obscurity to their current celebrity status.

The price new is around £77.00 GBP which is quite a considerable amount until you realise just how much information is contained in this wonderful book.   I was able to secure a ‘used’ copy for only £19.99 plus postage from www.usedbooksdirect.com (Leicester, UK) via Amazon.co.uk.  What a bargain!  I will devour the pages and enjoy this book for years to come!

Enjoy the pictures!

New York Fashion: The Evolution of American Style by Caroline Rennolds

Two-piece evening dress, made in New York circa 1856-58

1950's short evening dress by Charles James

Twelve coats designed by Helen Cookman in the mid 1940's

Sportswear designed by Tom Brigance from his 1938 Palm Beach collection.

Six variations on the chemise theme, designed by Mme Eta, a New York wholesaler, in 1923.