This dress is possibly one of my favorite vintage pieces handed down from my Gran, to my Mum, and now to me – it has so much history – and thats really what I love about vintage fashion. The story. This dress has hundreds of stories I am certain, but one that I will share with you, is that this dress is my Papa’s favorite. He loved it on my Gran, loved it on my mum, and recently told me that he loved it on me, and that just makes my heart melt.
This dress is really odd, it is pure velvet heaven and the hem is pleated. Under the bust it is rouched to the left side, and the pattern of pinks, reds, and maroons alone should be enough to tell you that there is a lot going on here – yet it is all seems works so perfectly harmoniously together. With this dress I am not wearing any gems or jewels, the dress is its own statement piece. However the lipstick that everyone keeps asking me about is MAC Cosmetics – Film Noir.
also, if you haven’t yet, please check out my re-design for the Bloggers Night Out website – we are hosting two events for the holiday season in partner with Bloomingdales!!!! eek!! Details to follow soon!!
DRESS: Thrifted from my Gran | 1950′s Velvet Flower Fringed Dress
SHOES: Ivette MIA Shoes Inc
That dress is wonderful!
this shoot is so lovely, and your dress is uber cute!
Love the dress, the lip color and the backdrop.
What a lovely dress. The emotional value makes it even more beautiful. I can imagine it must be a wonderful moment for your papa to see you in that dress in which he saw the other women he loves so much before.
I know. It was such a magical moment when I came down the stairs and he saw me lol, I will cherish that forever.
WHAT! You look amazing. Like Dorothy in Wizard of Oz. But better. Hottness.
xoxoxo
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This is dress is incredible on it’s own, but what makes it more special is the story behind it. I assume that when people pick up thrifted items they never know the history of the garment but you are lucky in that you do with your Gran’s clothes. Your pictures are beautiful
It IS a wonderful dress!! And I love it even more that it has been passed down throughout generations!
LOVE that dress! You look adorable.
Oh – Fancy That.
Absolutely beautiful dress, with a lovely story behind it. Love your photos!
This dress is gorgeous! You lucky lady, inheriting so many beautiful dresses… the purple dress you wore tonight was beautiful.
Just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU for planning tonight’s event. I had a wonderful time and it was great meeting so many lovely bloggers!
Love your blog!!! xoxo
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