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V352: New Vintage Shoe Acquisitions

V352: New Vintage Shoe Acquisitions

Well, I've been on eBay entirely too much...again...acquiring vintage and antique footwear for our quickly growing collection. All the shoes I nabbed aren't even here yet, but I wanted to...
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V351: How To Make the Simplest 1920s Slip

V351: How To Make the Simplest 1920s Slip

Yesterday I showed you some original 1920s slips, and now today it's time to show you the results, as promised, of my own little project. Here is my finished slip...
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V350: 1920s Slips, Chemises, and Camisoles

I've been working on a 1920s slip to go under a semi-sheer beaded gown I purchased a short time ago. Easy, right? Well, I'm on version two tonight, haha! I...
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V314: One Week Left for 23Skidoo Pre-Order

V314: One Week Left for 23Skidoo Pre-Order

Alright, Ladies, this is the *last week* to get your orders for 23Skidoo 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes in, and get that sweet discounted price. The order with the factory has...
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V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!

V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!

Holy Canned Tomatoes, Ladies, you all entered the 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes giveaway 408 times!! It's now time to pick the winner, and never fear - despite not being able to...
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V307: The House of Elliot - 1920s in the 1990s

V307: The House of Elliot - 1920s in the 1990s

Vintage Dancer turned me onto an early '90s series called "The House of Eliott," for which I have nothing but obsession and love. I was the ripe age of eight...
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V306: 1920s Beaded Evening Gowns - Old and New

Met, 1927 There are a few things in the world of historical fashionable dress that I am willing to buy, because I know I will never be able to make...
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V304: Introducing "23Skidoo" 1920s T-Strap Spectators - Pre-Order Now!

V304: Introducing "23Skidoo" 1920s T-Strap Spectators - Pre-Order Now!

I'm so pleased to introduce to you our first 1920s/30s style shoe, the "23Skidoo" t-strap spectators, available in two colorways. It's everything Deco Era Gatsby shoes should be - a...
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V303: How To Create Flapper "Doll Eye" Makeup

V303: How To Create Flapper "Doll Eye" Makeup

Today's tutorial is inspired by several things - primarily Bette Davis and Clara Bow, and their ridiculously huge eyeballs, but also a blending of original flapper smokey eye makeup, and...
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V271: First Look at "23Skidoo" 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes

V271: First Look at "23Skidoo" 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes

Those of you who follow along on Facebook have already seen these, but I wanted to share them here on the blog too. I'm *so* excited about the new "23Skidoo"...
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V236: Please Vote - What's Your Favorite 1920s Spectator?

V236: Please Vote - What's Your Favorite 1920s Spectator?

Spectator shoes are so cool, don't you think? I want to add a 1920s t-strap spectator to the Historical Footwear collection next year -called "23Skidoo" - but what color style...
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V176: Lovely 1920s n' 30s Textiles

V176: Lovely 1920s n' 30s Textiles

Yesterday Debbie (Vintage Dancer) and I attended a delightful show-n-tell of 1920s and 30s clothing. The select pieces the presenter brought were goooorgeous. Here are some detail photos of a...
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