Eye Candy

[pastperfect2]

I set these photos up quite a while ago to contribute to an article.
I found them again and thought you all might enjoy. These are all from my small private stash.

The 2 tone Edwardian boots are repros. A couple of the dressese are on the VFG Timeline, but it was fun to set up the photos with the accessories.

But I do want a manne with arms and a head someday.

Hollis

 

[vintageclothesline]

Oh my, Hollis, you are a real pro. Just magnificent. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Patentleathershoes]

That is fantastic!

Hollis, are all these items part of your permanent collection. And so,..do you try to collect "whole ensembles" versus pieces?

 

[pastperfect2]

Chris, it is all part of the permanent collection. I started added accessories when I began running out of room for dresses!

Now admittedly the part of my criteria that a new accessory must 'go' with a dress I already have often gets tossed out for a hat that strikes my fancy.

And it's a bit hit and miss, since I can't shake the tendency to look for bargains.

These are 4 of the more complete ensembles. The older Victorians are proving bit tougher to get shoes and hats for on a budget.

Hollis

 

[Hattysattic]

Fantastic Hollis! I think you did very well with an armless mannequin, they look super.

 

[pauline]

What a fabulous collection Hollis, I particularly like the last one from the 20's then that's just me, with a soft spot for the 20's.
It's so nice to not only see the dresses but also the matching accessories just looks like they have been put out for a lady to change into for a function or day out.
Thank you for posting them for us all to see.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Hi Hollis,

They are all gorgeous. Those edwardian boots look great for repros. I just love the 1920s flapper headpiece. What a beauty!

Nice that you got them all out and together like that for these shots.

I haven't seen my collection in over 3 years, since I moved I haven't unpacked about 150 boxes...and my trunks with the goodies are under those!!!

 

[pastperfect2]

I know how it feels - most of my things have been up so long, I forget what they look like.

The repro boots were a J. Peterman catalogue purchase years ago. A year or two later, I went to one of their 75% off warehouse sales and they had a table full! I very foolishly left them, thinking I didn't have a market for repro shoes at that time. But of course Ebay and the internet boomed after that and I felt foolishly sortsighted.

Hollis