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  1. Blouses by Lisa Casper

    September 29, 2011 by Jo

    If you are one of the lucky ones, you are down here in New Orleans for The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown this weekend. The good news is there’s going to be some killer live music, awesome dancing, AND clothing made with love by the lovely Lisa Casper! Here is a preview of the clothing she will be selling this weekend. You can find her clothing, along with other local vendors available at The French Market.


    Super cute, right?! Not only that, but she also makes skirts (mine in coming soon), hair flowers (which I have also been selling), and t-shirt prints! Uh…..she’s fabulous!!

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  2. The Vintage Fashion Expo in SF

    September 14, 2011 by Jo

    Guess what’s happening THIS weekend? The Vintage Fashion Expo!!! Goodness, I love being here in San Francisco. Here are the details:

    Sept. 17th & 18th, 2011!!!
    Returns To The Concourse Exhibition Center at the Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA directions

    The Vintage Fashion Expo features 85 dealers of vintage clothing, accessories and textiles, attracting clotheshorses, fashion designers, costumers, celebrities and fashion editors from all over the globe. Browse a wide range of time periods, from 1850 to 1980. Women”s hats, shoes, dresses, costume and estate jewelry. Vintage eye wear. Men’s suits, shoes, shirts, watches, ties and more. Fantastic textiles for the home. Here’s the list of dealers that will be showing this weekend.

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  3. Picnic with Gatsby

    September 12, 2011 by Jo

    What a delightful afternoon I had prancing around the Historic Dunsmuir Helman Estate at the The 27th Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon! There was hardly enough time to take everything in. All the guests were dressed to the nines in their best 1920-1940s daywear and they even brought red wagons filled with picnic baskets, lemonade, all the fixing for Mint Juleps, pie, scones, and scotch. And to make sure they were comfortable while dining, many people brought their picnic blankets and chairs. One group even brought a rug, six wicker chairs, a tea set, punch bowl, a well stocked bar, and an enormous umbrella. Needless to say, they were the picnic champs of the afternoon.


    Pictures from my phone, Kevin St. Laurent, Walter Nelson, and Kim Yasuda

    I had not attended this party before so I prepared for the live music to be mediocre, but instead it was marvelous! The Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra was killin’ it all afternoon, and so much so that within moments of arriving, Kevin and I hit the dance floor to bal. Yup, that’s right, we did Balboa and we were cutting sick (for us)! Hehe, ok, perhaps not the ideal choice of words when describing one’s (1) balboa dance at (2) a vintage garden party, but eh….it’s my post. DISCLAIMER: Kevin and I do not claim to be balboa dancers. We can do it to some degree, but we are no means as skilled as someone like Mickey and Kelly, nor do we claim to be.

    So anyways…had a sweet dance with Kevin and then my hair managed to undo itself. I redid my hair, introduced myself to a number of people, and saw some familiar faces from the past like Michael (of Michael and Persephone), Jane Barnes, Jason Hesse, Chris Lee, and Rusty Frank. I ate, I drank, I chased Kevin around with a camera and took various photos of him, and I danced twice more. The shim sham came on and I think every lindy hopper there hit the floor. Shortly after that, there was a partnered Charleston Contest which Kevin and I won. We are now the 2011, Art Deco Society, Great Gatsby Picnic, Partnered Charleston Champions! What a mouthful. *smile To be perfectly honest, our Balboa dance at the beginning of the afternoon was MUCH more spectacular than what we did on the competition floor, but regardless, we graciously accepted first…..and then I had to redo my hair again.

    There was more drinking and mingling….and then the party was done. As the sun sat lower in the sky, people packed up their picnic baskets, folded up their blankets, loaded up their wagons, and the vintage cars rumbled away. The afternoon was reminiscent of a dream. It all happened so quickly and then it was done. As I type about it now, sitting in front of my trusty Mac in my modern pajamas, it doesn’t quite feel real. Thank goodness for photos….and a first place ribbon.

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  4. Gatsby Summer Afternoon

    September 11, 2011 by Jo

    Guess what I’m doing tomorrow?

    The Art Deco Society Of California Presents
    The 27th Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon

    Sunday, September 11, 2011 1-6PM

    Dunsmuir Helman Historic Estate
    2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94615

    On the second Sunday in September the Art Deco Society of California hosts its annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon at the historic Dunsmuir Helman House in Oakland California.

    The Gatsby Summer Afternoon lets several hundred aficionados of the 1920s and 30s step back to a time when elegance was a way of life and the Charleston and Fox Trot were all the rage. This is not a spectator event; every guest is part of the scene in their vintage best. From 1-6 p.m. the panoramic Dunsmuir front lawn becomes the stage on which all participants play, picnic, dance, and sip champagne; reminiscent of a scene from The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel of 1925.

    Featuring:

    Gatsby Summer Afternoon

    Dancing is just one of the Gatsby Summer Afternoon Delights!

    Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
    With Carla Normand
    Dance to RSJO’S Authentic Jazz Era Arrangements

    The Great Gatsby Bathing Beauty Revue With
    The DecoBelles

    Toast the Crowning of This Year’s Miss Art Deco

    Grand Motor Car Exhibit
    Enjoy Dozens of Art Deco Era Autos on Display

    Wine Tasting
    Wine provided by LeVin Winery—Commemorative Wine Glass $5

    Dunsmuir House Tours
    Complimentary House Tours 2pm to 3pm

    Prizes will be awarded:
    Best Auto, Best Costumes for Ladies, Gents and Children, Best Picnics, Petite to Grand, Best Charleston

    A Fashion Parade at which you can show off your vintage style in a promenade before our stage!

    Dance Demos featuring your favorites like the Foxtrot, Charleston or Lindy

    Surprises every year!

    With everyone attending this event in period fashion, the effect is amazing! Guests bring period-perfect picnics, with elaborate spreads, complete with silver, crystal, linens and china; to simple wicker baskets on vintage print tablecloths.

    Afternoon attire from 1920-1940 (or reasonable facsimile) is required.

    Some places to find clothing:

    Clothing: Vintage and Custom

    Anna Newman Vintage Fashion
    1125 El Camino Real
    San Carlos, Ca. 94070
    (650) 631-1600
    www.anewmanvintage.com

    Costume Party
    Wearable vintage for men & women
    1058 Hyde Street (at California)
    San Francisco Ca 94109
    (415) 885-3377
    Mon – Sat. 11am – 7pm Sun. 12 – 6pm
    www.costumepartysf.com

    By Kimberly Manning Aker and Sara Klotz de Aguilar

    Decades of Fashion
    Great selection for men, women & children
    1740 Haight St (between Cole St & Shrader St)
    San Francisco, CA 94117
    (415) 668-8202

    Fascination – Antique Trove
    Especially accessories! By appointment
    1119 Industrial Road, Space #12
    San Carlos, CA.
    (510) 793-5895

    La Rosa Vintage
    Finest men’s & women’s vintage
    1711 Haight Street (between Cole St & Shrader St)
    San Francisco, CA 94117
    (415) 668-3744

    Recapture Vintage Bridal Designs
    Retro & custom ~ accessories ~ gifts
    5405 College Ave.
    Oakland, CA
    (510) 530-5828

    ReVamp
    Limited edition vintage re-creations
    Platt Building 834 South Broadway Suite 1200
    Los Angeles, CA 90014
    (213) 488-3387
    www.revampvintage.com

    Shadows
    San Anselmo
    415.459.0574
    www.shadowsjewelry.com

    Theresa LaQuey Couture
    Custom designs
    (510) 635.6554
    www.theresalaquey.com

    Torso Vintages
    A rare collection ~ women’s & men’s
    272 Sutter Street
    San Francisco, CA
    (415) 391-3166


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  5. The Vital Moustache Issue

    September 10, 2011 by Jo

    Buwahaahha! This just tickles me silly! “Always tackling the BIG topics, Lindybeige brings you the latest on swing dance camp moustache-related musings. In 2010 many of the top male swing dancers suddenly sprouted thin moustaches. The trend continues and seems still to be waxing.”

    Photograph of Juan by Ana Luz Crespi.
    Photograph of Peter by Luka Dolenc.

    Oh yeah, and here’s a picture of Bobby with a pencil mustache :D

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  6. Living Doll

    August 26, 2011 by Jo

    Love the hair, love the sweater, love the dress, love the sweetheart neckline! Which is your favorite?

    Originally found here.

    Marie Claire AU May 2011.
    Photographed by: Hugh Stewart
    Styled by: Jane Roarty
    M    odels: Millicent Lambert and Fionn MacDiarmid

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  7. Salon

    August 18, 2011 by Jo

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    GORGEOUS!!

    Photographed by Signe Vilstrup for Vanity Fair source via DJA

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  8. Swedish Hasbeens – Mimmi

    August 14, 2011 by Jo

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    I totally, freaking want these shoes. I first saw them on Miriam Parkman from Stockholm and instantly fell in love with them

    I know , right?!!

    This slingback model is loaded with style and will make you look like one of the greatest Hasbeens Minnie Mouse. It is easy to wear, has a 40’s rounded front with perforated leather and a bow on top. The model is easy to slip into and the buckle will allow you to adjust the strap for a perfect fit.

    They have 4.1 inches high heels and have 1.2 inch high platforms in the front. The natural grain leather will be hard in the beginning but will soften by time and adapt to your feet.
    Please note that natural leather if fully soaked will stretch a lot!

    You can buy them here in Swedish Kroner Euros or US Dollars! If you’re Stateside, click here instead. :D

    Happy shopping

     

     

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  9. Bone Jitterbug Jane Heeled Sandals

    July 26, 2011 by Jo

    Some fun, new fabulous shoes I stumbled upon. Good for balboa?

    These fabulous retro 1940′s inspired pumps are reminiscent of the shoes women used to wear to USO dance halls during World War II. Made of bone (antique ivory) colored faux-leather, they feature a sling-back shape, darling cut-out details, maryjane style T-straps, a platform sole, and thick 3.25″ heels (2.75″ if you exclude the 1/2″ platform sole). We can’t imagine any retro swing kitten’s wardrobe would be complete without these ♥

    Here they are in teal and black.

    Available in full sizes only.

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  10. Ballerina

    June 30, 2011 by Jo

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    Holy goodness! Look at these staggering 8-inch heel Christian Louboutin designed for the English National Ballet–inspired by ballerina toe shoes auctioned off at the ballet’s “Summer Party” on Wednesday in London. Not sure how many of us could walk in them, but you can’t argue with how spectacular they are.

    Yes please!!

    Agent Provocateur, Moschino, Erdem and seven other designers joined Louboutin in donating couture items to help raise money for the world-renowned dance company. While couture tutus are never going to be anything but insanely beautiful, it’s Louboutin’s jaw-dropping ballet heels that really stand, um, a foot above the rest.

    Louboutin reasoned,”“I could not help being inspired by English National Ballet… after all…isn’t the classical dancing ballet slipper the ultimate heel? The heel which makes dancers closer than any other women to the sky, closer to heaven!”.”

    What do you think? I’m hoping Sharon Davis or Alice Mei will do a number in them. :D Would you even try to walk in something like this?

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