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New at Couture Allure - Cotton Dresses for Spring
The What's New page on the Couture Allure website is exploding with color right now, and I love it! This week I've added loads of vintage cotton dresses in floral and pop art prints. Enjoy!1960s...
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Adolfo Hats for Emme
Designer Adolfo Sardina, 1958Adolfo Sardina was born in Havana, Cuba in 1933. Destined to join the family law firm, it was his wealthy and fashionable aunt, Maria Lopez, who persuaded Adolfo's parents...
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Adolfo Hats, 1963-66
On Monday, we looked at some of the hats from Adolfo's early career while working for Emme. 1963After Adolfo left Emme to open his own millinery salon in 1963, his hats continued to be very popular...
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Every Day Will Count
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the sudden death of my sister Barbara. As I do each year, I want to share her words with you. This is a reprint of a post I wrote in February, 2010. Please hug...
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Adolfo's Early Clothing
Earlier this week, we looked at Adolfo's hats. In 1966, as the popularity of hats dwindled, Adolfo made the decision to begin designing clothing. As a milliner, he had developed an exclusive...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Ben Reig and Adolfo, 1964
Since we've been looking at Adolfo all week, I thought you might like to see this image taken at the Arctic Circle in 1964. The model is wearing a white silk faille cape with mink edged hood by Ben...
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Giveaway! Unforgettable: Fashions of the Oscars
I found one more book to giveaway from my library! And since the Academy Awards were last night, I thought the timing of this one appropriate. I am downsizing my bookshelves and you get to...
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Giveaway Winner and My Favorite Oscar Dress
The winner of yesterday's giveaway of the book, "Unforgettable: Fashions of the Oscars" is Sharon! Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to Sharon! I'll be in touch via email this...
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Adolfo's Knits
Last week, we looked at the hats and early clothing of Adolfo Sardina. Today will be the end of my series on this talented designer. In the very early 70s, when knits started to become very popular,...
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How to Remove Underarm Odors from Washable Vintage Clothing
We've all had it happen. You put on a new-to-you vintage dress, head out the door and in a few minutes you're wondering who forgot to wear their deodorant today, until you realize with horror it's you!...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Yves St. Laurent, 1985
No one does silk taffeta better. Evening gown with huge train by Yves St. Laurent, 1985.
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New at Couture Allure - Kentucky Derby Hats and More
New at Couture Allure this week are the first of our vintage hats for spring, including some spectacular examples that are perfect to wear to the Kentucky Derby! Oh, and more dresses for spring too!...
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L.A. Frockstars and the Best Giveaway Ever!
Get ready to go behind the seams of Hollywood's hottest vintage outfit. Don’t miss the all-new Smithsonian Channel series L.A. Frock Stars featuring Doris Raymond and her team of vintage virtuosos as...
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Win a Copy of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style!"
Get ready to go behind the seams of Hollywood's hottest vintage outfit. Don’t miss the all-new Smithsonian Channel series L.A. Frock Stars featuring Doris Raymond and her team of vintage virtuosos as...
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Final Day to Enter!
Today is the final day to enter to win one of 10 copies of the best book about vintage fashion offered to my readers by The Smithsonian Channel and L.A. Frock Stars. And don't forget to watch the show...
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Winners of the L.A. Frock Stars Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who entered to win a copy of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" from The Smithsonian Channel and L.A. Frock Stars! I posted about this contest 3 times this...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath, 1950
Ball gown by Jacques Fath, Spring 1950. Need I say anything more?
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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses
New at Couture Allure this week are lots of vintage dresses for evening and daytime. Here are some of the highlights, and be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the latest additions! I've...
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How to Wear a Little Black Dress
Take a simple black sheath (you DO own one, don't you?), add a belt and pearls. Classic yes, but still a bit safe. Now jazz your look up with a fabulous wide brimmed hat. That's how you wear a...
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Runner Up Winners!
Since I never heard back from two of the winners of the book, "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" I drew runner up winners this morning. Congratulations to:The Queen of Fifty Cents...
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