After an enjoyable dress rehearsal of this newly fledged blog, and then a long silence, I'm writing in to let you know I'm still here! Just swamped. We had a family member pass away, and then a dear friend, all within the space of three weeks. In addition, our site's undergoing a complete overhaul, to launch quite soon - as soon as we Vixens can muster.
That being said, the only thing this Vixen would like to do today is pore over old magazines and create a visual treat for you readers. With any luck, I will be doing just that.
The blog at VintageVixen.com, where we sell vintage clothing & accessories. Join us in our love of all things vintage!
March 27, 2011
February 24, 2011
This Blog's A-Rollin'!
Welcome to the "grand opening" of VintageVixen.com's blog! I started writing this blog a couple months ago, quietly and cautiously as I wasn't certain I'd have time for it. I really have enjoyed its dress rehearsal, and I'm proud to post it for the public now. There are 10 articles thus far - I'd love for you to take a peek! All are fashion history-focused, most about vintage clothing and our business online.
When we started VintageVixen.com in 1997, there were almost no sites available for vintage clothing. The idea of buying a vintage dress online was totally new, and we were on the wild frontier along with a few other enthusiastic pioneers. It's been nearly fourteen years and we're still experiencing new and exciting things in this niche business.
I remember wistfully thinking a decade ago that it'd be so nice to have an outlet in which to write about my passion. I write the catalog for VintageVixen.com so I was indeed doing that already, but expanding into articles and really going long-form was new to me. Eventually I started a little hub of articles but then our family grew, and with babies I had to curtail my spare-time project.
So at long last I'm writing again. I look forward to comments and suggestions for articles. Meantime my next post will be shameless eye candy - a visual treasury of Lilli Ann suits.
I hope you'll join me as we explore the fabulous world of vintage clothing!
When we started VintageVixen.com in 1997, there were almost no sites available for vintage clothing. The idea of buying a vintage dress online was totally new, and we were on the wild frontier along with a few other enthusiastic pioneers. It's been nearly fourteen years and we're still experiencing new and exciting things in this niche business.
I remember wistfully thinking a decade ago that it'd be so nice to have an outlet in which to write about my passion. I write the catalog for VintageVixen.com so I was indeed doing that already, but expanding into articles and really going long-form was new to me. Eventually I started a little hub of articles but then our family grew, and with babies I had to curtail my spare-time project.
So at long last I'm writing again. I look forward to comments and suggestions for articles. Meantime my next post will be shameless eye candy - a visual treasury of Lilli Ann suits.
I hope you'll join me as we explore the fabulous world of vintage clothing!
February 18, 2011
From Closeted to Curated
Here's an article I just loved... woman buys dress, woman has a family, forgets dress amidst the hustle & bustle of life, eventually uncovers it again. By this point, said dress has some historical value and a local museum has a vested interest.
A lovely bit of nostalgia, and possibly part of an exhibit for the future. Isn't it fascinating to see a piece of clothing shift from a closet to a collection?
A lovely bit of nostalgia, and possibly part of an exhibit for the future. Isn't it fascinating to see a piece of clothing shift from a closet to a collection?
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