Wishing It Was Summer

 It has been such a long winter, spring is nearly here in about 16 days, but I'm dreaming of summer right now.

 I have gone through my vintage collection and decided to start posting again,been very busy this past year, but I'm still here. Omaa indayaa !!! ( Ojibwe)

 These items will be on my website in the near future, but you can find them on Etsy right now.

 Please email me at cabbiekat@hotmail.com if you have any questions or message me on Etsy, thanks.

 This 60s 70s cotton mini muumuu Hawaiian dress now available, just message me for
details. I have this muumuu styled with a belt, it really is an a-line tent dress perfect for
a beach cover up this summer. Just pair this with some cute espadrilles or salt water sandals and voila, a fun beach look.

Another Mad Men dress from my collection

  Here's a dress I found in my collection that looks so similar to the Jane Sterling character . It's a sheath dress with a boat neckline, bloused bodice, elastic waist and narrow sash belt. The closure has a back metal zipper, and the dress is unlined very 60s. This one is sleeveless whereas Jane's character is short sleeved. I also noticed that the color block patches coordinate except for one that is a dark brown. This dress is by Diane Young  , a label from the 50s and 60s that manufactured shirts , blouses, and ladies dresses.

Shirtwaist Classic Fashioned by Diane Young.

 It measures 40 around the bust, the waist is 26" to 30" and the length is 42". Hand wash.

 Size Small/Medium.

SOLD !!!! Summer Novelty Print Sundress 80s does 50s

 Maker: Jade Fashions L Made In Hawaii

Fabric: cotton

Features: This vivid blue sundress has a convertible halter top, full skirt not quite a circle skirt, (looks great with a crinoline, this is only for display) back shirring or smocking, back nylon zipper ,drop waist, sweetheart bodice, not lined.

Novelty print features island life, flowers, palms, traditional scene of islanders, and yes surfing. This one is a cutie, don't let it get away.

Measurements:

bust- stretches from a 36- 38 or more ( stretches due to back shrilling)
waist -28 flat stretches to 32 tight 34 ( this is the drop waist)
hips -open
bodice-15
length-42
circumference of skirt- wide 65

Condition: In great vintage condition , ready to wear. Wash and line dry, use mild soap.

All sales are final, please measure yourself carefully and leave breathing room for comfort.

Red 60s Dress-perfect splash of color for this winter....

 Here's a 1960s scarlet red jacquard floral print dress. It has a full pleated skirt bottom, sleeveless bodice, and a back hidden nylon zipper. It does not have a label nor washing instruction.The inner zipper has a a stamp on it with "do not iron", but that's all I can go by.  It is made very well. I paired it up with a vintage sweater and added my trusty belt, looks great.



Here's the measurements:- 
                         bust 34-36        
                         waist 28
                         hips full
                         length 38 
                         rib-cage 30 small
            

Now in shop 50s Lilli Ann Cocoon Coat L

Here's a wool cocoon coat by Lilli Ann Paris California. It is from the late 50s, fully lined, accented with curly Persian lamb ( not too sure if it's real) and has a sweet front bow. It is a large size, but can be cinched at the waist with a vintage belt, to give it a more fitted look.  The Princess coats that I've seen on the web are so expensive, this is all you have to do to achieve that 50s new look or  princess coat look is add a large belt.  The waist appear smaller too, cool tip from the 50s.  

Emma Domb for the Holidays.

 Note to self... If the black and gold one does not sell before the holidays, I am going to wear it to the Brian Setzer concert, hehe. I just love my vintage closet I have soooooo much to choose from since I'm a vintage dealer. These dresses are both available now on my Etsy shop , my personal website or just Google Todressvintage and there you go. Sorry I can't model the antique white gown, the size it too small for me. I do have photos of me in the other dress. Its about a medium, but I have it pinned to me. My husband took photos of me in the dress, that was a fun afternoon.  I just like to have fun with my vintage.

 http://todressvintage.com/products/vintage-50s-emma-domb-black-and-gold-formal-dress-m

Here's the link to the long formal dress-http://todressvintage.com/products/vintage-50s-emma-domb-white-and-silver-formal-ball-gown-s

 I'm wearing it here with my bear or mink faux fur hat that I got from Port Townsend, the best seaport town in Washington. Cheers!

I"m just nuts about Dita's skirt.

    
    If anyone knows me personally, then they are aware of how much I adore squirrels. Fall is a time for falling leaves, colder nights and yes, squirrels. They are always in my backyard playing and hiding their nuts in my planters. My kitties love to watch them from the windows,  they delight them when they run from rooftop to rooftop chasing each other , they are so sweet.
  
When I saw what Dita Von Teese wore to the Vintage Fashion Expo in Los Angeles, it made me so minwendam( happy). She wore a fun applique squirrel skirt, it was darling on her.  The skirt is designed by Dolce Gabbana - a blue brocade pencil skirt with two large applique squirrels holding their nuts towards each other, while resting on a tree branch. I just love her skirt! I found a skirt like Dita's ,but this one was shorter and had an a-line cut. The ebay seller wanted  $ 2,399 with $5.00 shipping,no one bought this skirt however, it was reported lost. Oh , how sad.  I went online to the Dolce Gabbana website and found a black blouse with a huge squirrel on the chest, it has sold out too.

Well, I guess after all these years, squirrels are trendy. I must find all my vintage squirrel pins and wear them with my 1950s 49er jacket, the perfect fall look for me. I try not to be too trendy.            Here's Dita at her vintage booth,  she has lovely things.

  Dolce Gabbana squirrel blouse- retails for- $2,345.00 on their website

 
 Images by Dolce Gabbana
 Dita von Teese's Websta- Instagram
 Tumblr- Social Media Style.tumble.com
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FW14 collection, Milan Fashion Week