I know the City has gotta do it...but it's the One Two Punch...and down. Broadway has lost 4 shops in the last month due to the economy and construction...WAY TO GO !!
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Feb. Artwalk !! Steveness, Construction & Inside....
I know the City has gotta do it...but it's the One Two Punch...and down. Broadway has lost 4 shops in the last month due to the economy and construction...WAY TO GO !!
Shop Local.
Just a little peek inside.....
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
a darling dress liebemarlene would like
With her identifiable style, Rhiannon, who is cute and clever, is much admired at funkoma for her dedication to her muse, her style and her love of history.......
So when I saw this little cutie at the estate I had to buy it....as I buy for my shop or my listings I imagine the customer that might like it......I only buy for a few types of people....
My audience is mostly a bit older, has a pretty good idea of what fits her or him, what style they like....willing to step outside the "comfort zone" as times change and new inspirations excite them....but 2 things always are paramount:
1. Fits well, looks good on the body and is decent quality.
(meaning not a Wal-Mart shopper looking just for cheap and quick)
2. A sense of personal style, not the traditional (or trendy and unattractive) mainstream fashion in the mall today.
(meaning a sense of romance, self-assurance, and personal confidence)
liebemarlene has all these things....her love of old movies and movie stars of days past, romantic notions in jewelry and shoes, and vintage clothes with humor, sweetness, and last-ability.
******cute collar, buttons and lace ******
******ties in the back ** mini length ******
******coral gray and white floral stripe****full skirt ******
******it's a Chubby ! ******
*****now in my etsy store ---->clicky over there ---->
Clothing used to be sized for many different body types from the 40s thru today...but there were more categories than average, petite, and tall....
There was Btweens, for the "mature" figure, with a larger and lower bust line, in addition to Misses sizes.
In the 50s, Junior sizing really got going as teens became more fashion-conscious....you remember Bobby Soxers? Before the end of WWII teens mostly dressed as miniature versions of their parents. Post-war, things changed as folks got back to living a normal fun life, partly to shake the blues of The Depression and the war years.
There was chubby sizes for both boys and girls.
Tho all fashion is disposable, the garments we choose and buy, should be "used up", that is, recycled and worn by one generation and then passed on to another generation.
That requires some thought and planning, a sense of caring about the past and the future, and the willingness to be different from the crowd.......and that's where confidence comes in to the plan!
So when I saw this little cutie at the estate I had to buy it....as I buy for my shop or my listings I imagine the customer that might like it......I only buy for a few types of people....
My audience is mostly a bit older, has a pretty good idea of what fits her or him, what style they like....willing to step outside the "comfort zone" as times change and new inspirations excite them....but 2 things always are paramount:
1. Fits well, looks good on the body and is decent quality.
(meaning not a Wal-Mart shopper looking just for cheap and quick)
2. A sense of personal style, not the traditional (or trendy and unattractive) mainstream fashion in the mall today.
(meaning a sense of romance, self-assurance, and personal confidence)
liebemarlene has all these things....her love of old movies and movie stars of days past, romantic notions in jewelry and shoes, and vintage clothes with humor, sweetness, and last-ability.
******cute collar, buttons and lace ******
******ties in the back ** mini length ******
******coral gray and white floral stripe****full skirt ******
******it's a Chubby ! ******
*****now in my etsy store ---->clicky over there ---->
Clothing used to be sized for many different body types from the 40s thru today...but there were more categories than average, petite, and tall....
There was Btweens, for the "mature" figure, with a larger and lower bust line, in addition to Misses sizes.
In the 50s, Junior sizing really got going as teens became more fashion-conscious....you remember Bobby Soxers? Before the end of WWII teens mostly dressed as miniature versions of their parents. Post-war, things changed as folks got back to living a normal fun life, partly to shake the blues of The Depression and the war years.
There was chubby sizes for both boys and girls.
Tho all fashion is disposable, the garments we choose and buy, should be "used up", that is, recycled and worn by one generation and then passed on to another generation.
That requires some thought and planning, a sense of caring about the past and the future, and the willingness to be different from the crowd.......and that's where confidence comes in to the plan!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Whilst I'm waiting for the washer to stop spinnnniggg.
Here at funkoma vintage...we have fun.....
I found some vintage 30s shoes that look like modern designer shoes...proving that if it wasn't for history, there would be nothing on the catwalks of London Paris Rome er, Milan Tokyo....but naked skinny dirty tall bald girls......... So these are uh, Weitzman, Givenchy (Geevenchy, just like it's written), and Galliano, ( not showing up yet, hmmmm).....who, actually, never ever disappoints on the Catwalk, SOOO...
my 30s vintage I. Miller pumps with peeptoes......really. And a neeto Paganne to boot. I tease, not.
So I look at these 30s shoes and I think...
".I see a woman named Constance marching right across the room to wag her finger at that cad Jeffery !!! How could he do such a thing !!! Why the very thought of him chatting up that nasty Mrs. Laboufdeeay....why it just burns my cakes......(or something like that......) "
1970 Gene Berk Paganne....so Pucci Era, but only if you see the world in Black and White TV....don't be negative now......
I found some vintage 30s shoes that look like modern designer shoes...proving that if it wasn't for history, there would be nothing on the catwalks of London Paris Rome er, Milan Tokyo....but naked skinny dirty tall bald girls......... So these are uh, Weitzman, Givenchy (Geevenchy, just like it's written), and Galliano, ( not showing up yet, hmmmm).....who, actually, never ever disappoints on the Catwalk, SOOO...
my 30s vintage I. Miller pumps with peeptoes......really. And a neeto Paganne to boot. I tease, not.
So I look at these 30s shoes and I think...
".I see a woman named Constance marching right across the room to wag her finger at that cad Jeffery !!! How could he do such a thing !!! Why the very thought of him chatting up that nasty Mrs. Laboufdeeay....why it just burns my cakes......(or something like that......) "
1970 Gene Berk Paganne....so Pucci Era, but only if you see the world in Black and White TV....don't be negative now......
February Fashions via the Vintage time warp....
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What's new the week of Feb 8 thru Feb 16?
Wanna Shop funkoma right now on ebay? clicky
Jams World !!
****To find these at funkoma vintage**google is your friend****
50s Red Lace and Satin Sweetheart Dress M L
50s vintage dresses in a size L - XL !
60s vintage fun shirtwaist and a vintage wedding set ...dress and coat in vanilla brocade ...maybe a few vintage 50s & 60s skirts? Yes!
Coming Soon!!
VLV coming up!
Wanna shop funkoma? Gotta Search funkoma vintage......
Huge vintage Pink Crinoline? yes!
50s Handpainted Mexican Vintage Skirt with a donkey and cactus.... this now has a new home and is getting used to hearing massive daily compliments....quite a change from donkey skirt's previous life of sitting in a box in a big closet.........
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Hey, 6 Weeks til Spring !!
it's snowing here in Tacoma...the city has my street torn up...and I'm dreaming of sunshine!
here's a reason to do a Happy dance...even if the sun is hidden behind thick clouds....funkomavintage on etsy....see what's just listed....50s vintage dresses...shirtwaist style...cowgirl 50s style...a 60s vintage party dress...and most are in a plus size...not easy to find plus size vintage....
I call them: vintage dresses in a size larger than Paris Hilton...all on etsy....
48" bust with dotty pleats...
Cowgirl essence in a 50s shirtdress style...
Lineny and Lace 50s shirtwaist....
Lace and satin rosette 60s party dress....
here's a reason to do a Happy dance...even if the sun is hidden behind thick clouds....funkomavintage on etsy....see what's just listed....50s vintage dresses...shirtwaist style...cowgirl 50s style...a 60s vintage party dress...and most are in a plus size...not easy to find plus size vintage....
I call them: vintage dresses in a size larger than Paris Hilton...all on etsy....
48" bust with dotty pleats...
Cowgirl essence in a 50s shirtdress style...
Lineny and Lace 50s shirtwaist....
Lace and satin rosette 60s party dress....
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