lulu)
Hello All!
I wanted to pass on some great vintage links (mostly shopping) for you all...these are the wonderful people who advertised in the first issue of Zelda : The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau ( http://www.zeldamag.com )! Remember to tell em Zelda sent you ;)
Nauck’s Vintage Records – http://www.78rpm.com one of the largest selections of 78s and vintage audio equipment/supplies around!
Art Deco Society of New York – http://www.artdeco.org join today, New Yorkers!
Hey Sailor! Hats – http://www.hey-sailor.com lovely hats, with a flair for evening headwear! Tiny top hat lovers, take note!
Besame Cosmetics – http://www.besamecosmetics.com my favorite red lipsticks! I have 4 shades, and all in vintage perfection!
Vintage Expo – http://www.vintageexpo.com attention Californians! The Santa Monica expo is coming up on Feb 6/7th! Show your copy of Zelda for $2 off admission!
Vintage Blue Moon – http://www.vintagebluemoon.com a gorgeous selection of vintage apparel and accessories online! In January get 15% off with free shipping!
The Moonlighters - http://www.worldsound.com/free/moon/ Get your free song online here! And come see them at Twilight Tropicale in NYC on Jan 30th, presented by Wit’s End and the Dorothy Parker Society
Medusa’s Heirlooms – 385 Fifth Ave, Suite 309, NYC NY When in NYC, visit Kathryn and her amazing array of hair accessories! Her wares make their way into Henri Bendel and many of Manhattan’s finest stores!
Gelber & Manning In Pictures - http://www.gelberandmanning.tv/ Enjoy G&M’s webisode 1 in a series of Jazz Age music and mystery! Featuring a NEW original tune from Gelber & Manning!
Penellibelle - http://www.etsy.com/shop/penellibelle Handmade vintage-style wedding jewelry and headpieces – lots of gorgeous crystal pieces. Great for bridal OR a glamorous night on the town!
Cladrite - http://www.cladrite.com/ Get your favorite vintage and retro graphics on tees! My personal favorite : Dora the Dunce!
Bachelor Pad Magazine - http://www.bachelorpadmagazineonline.com/ Pinup gals and burlesquers galore! Cocktails, retro party planning, and more! Subscribe today!
KD Design Studio - http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimkdep Handmade wedding/evening/special occasion jewelry with that perfect 1930s/40s flair! My current favorites include the Natalie Hair Clip and the gorgeous ‘The Magic of the Forest’ emerald green crystal bracelet!
Gelber & Manning – http://www.gelberandmanning.com One of our favorite NYC ragtime/jazz musicians! Be sure to check their schedule to see when you can catch them live- you haven’t seen a duo like this before!
Peek Jewelry & Hosiery - http://www.etsy.com/shop/cristinacascianoking More items coming soon- Cristina makes the most darling embellished knee socks!
Red Hook Ramblers – http://www.redhookramblers.com Another NYC music favorite! Hot jazz in New York with a New Orleans kick! Check their website to see when you can catch them live!
My Vintage Sole – http://www.myvintagesole.com Ever wanted a pair of CUSTOM reproduction vintage shoes? Choose from a lovely array of styles, and customize your color, fabrication, and heel style! It doesn’t get more custom than this!
Nostalgic Corner - http://www.etsy.com/shop/nostalgiccorner Flapper Mannequins by Magda! I am dying to get my hands on one to showcase my jewelry and hats- perfect for a bedroom or boudoir!
Leluxe Clothing - http://www.leluxeclothing.com/servlet/StoreFront Fantastic reproductions of 1920s eveningwear and more- and these you can dance in without worrying about the beads coming off! Get 10% off any order with code ‘ZELDA’!
Vintage City Eyewear - http://www.vintagecityeyewear.com/ Find the best vintage eyeglasses/sunglasses/frames as well as Lafont’s retro collection! A fabulous rhinestone cateye pair of sunglasses is calling my name!
Don Spiro Photography – http://www.donspiro.com Looking for a noir-ish glamour portrait? Don is your guy! Available in NYC and LA! The man I trust my portraits to AND partner in producing Wit’s End ( http://www.clubwitsend.com ) , the monthly celebration of the Jazz Age in New York!
Flapper Flock - http://www.etsy.com/shop/flapperflock Jazz up your lingerie and wardrobe with a great selection of 1920s/30s dresses, sleepwear, hats, furs, and more!
I Desire Vintage Posters - http://www.idesirevintageposters.com/ Purveyors of fine vintage and antique prints/posters/lithographs! Visit their ‘gift shop’ link for gorgeous pieces for those who want to buy vintage art on a budget!
Hems and Bustles - http://www.etsy.com/shop/hemsandbustles Specializing in bridal headpieces, veils, and accessories – these fascinators are the bees knees! From art deco to Victorian influences – you’ll come away with a winner!
Georgina Kelman : Works on Paper - http://www.georginakelman.com/ From the Victorian Era through the Jazz Age, Georgina has a beautiful offering of fine art prints from George Barbier to Whistler! My lustworthy item – Georges Lepape’s original gouache and ink drawing, “Les Coussins”, from 1912!
cake_batter)
Hello.
I wanted to invite those of you with an interest in cooking and yes, eating to 
vintage_chefs. I thought it would be interesting to create a community for those of us whose love of all things vintage and traditional spilled over into our love for food. A community to replicate heirloom recipes and show off our antique kitchen appliances,vintage cookbooks, recipes and dishes. 
Victorian 'Absinthe' Sandwhich Cake baked by Me
xoxo
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lulu)
Hello All!
I wanted to let you know about a new magazine (that I'm self-publishing) called Zelda! It's aimed at aficionados of early 20th century style and culture (pre-WWII), and has features not only on historical topics, but on what's going on in vintage lifestyle culture today. It might be something you'd love! If you'd like to check it out/purchase, you can visit http://www.zeldamag.com !
Enjoy! ;)
theunicursalhex)
Having a hard time finding steampunk or dark cabaret bands? I know I am. For one, MySpace is a menace to me, as much as a joy. Perhaps others have experienced my plight.
I would like to introduce you to steampunkmusic , my new group. I created this group in order to keep up with the large advent of dark cabaret, steampunk, gypsy punk and countless other subgenres. I would like it to clear up confusion on where to find steampunk music. If you are in a band of any genre like this, please add yourself to the friends list, so people can find you.
Feel free to join and post anything as long as it has to do with these genres of music. I am pretty liberal with what you can post.
Thanks!
jaborwhalky)
rattengift)
The Royal Baritarians' grotesque expressionist performance (above) was truly brilliant....
DANCES OF VICE presents "Visions of Weimar", January 10th:
"In a tribute to Dances of Vice patron saint Anita Berber, the infamous German expressionist nude dancer also known as Weimar's "Priestess of Depravity", cabaret sensation and Foreign Affairs producer ISENGART joins again with Dances of Vice resident band GRANDPA MUSSELMAN & His Syncopators to take you to the nightclubs of Weimar Berlin with the most compelling and risque German cabaret songs of the period. This event also stars cabaret-noir chanteuse NICKI JAINE on the musical saw, accompanied by BRIAN VIGILONE (Dresden Dolls, World/Inferno) and BEN ICKIES (Ambitious Orchestra) - The incredible MINSKY SISTERS - shadow puppet theatre from The ROYAL BARITARIAN PLAYERS - and burlesque stars AMBER RAY and THE FLYING FOX, from San Francisco."
http://www.dancesofvice.com
( Dances of Vice: Visions of Weimar, photos by Don SpiroCollapse )
trillian_stars)A few months ago, I purchased a beautiful cloche hat from Boring Sydney on Etsy.com, and since we live in a house that was built in 1927 and have a victrola that was made in 1927, my boyfriend and I thought it would be fun to take a 1920's "Spirit Photo."
I have a far more appropriate dress now, so we may have to do another one -- I will never get tired of this effect!
missviola)
Halloween is just around the corner, and Hey Sailor! is having a HUGE hat sale just in time!!
Beginning Saturday October 18th through Monday October 27th top off your costume with one of our lovely vintage inspired IN-STOCK* hats from our Etsy storefront for 20% off retail price!
Just visit WWW.HEYSAILOR.ETSY.COM to check out our our bevy of brand new and one-of-a-kind show stopping toppers, tilts, tricorns and more - you’re bound to find something that tickles your fancy!
Happy Hauntings!
XOXO,
Kat
Hey Sailor!
www.heysailor.etsy.com
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*Sale applies to in-stock hat designs only. All made-to-order designs are regular retail price. Offer good 10/18/08 thru 10/27/08.
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Anybody need a brand new long black velvet vintage-style gown for a costume party? Brand new, asking price is $8 USD.
Yes, I said $8.
In a manufacturer's design contest I won a free sample of my design - a black velvet calf-length 1930's style dress with black lace trim. My dream dress! They did a beautiful job except for two things, and I can't actually wear it.
Photo has been lightened a bit to show detail.
Black slightly stretchy velvet gown with soft black ruffled stretch lace trim at neckline and all along thigh hem. Bias cut bottom panel for swing when you walk. Side zip, unlined. Brand new, never worn. Manufacturer's size 38 (bust 36" - waist 28" - hip 38") however a somewhat smaller frame could fit it nicely as well. Approx. length 49". 94% polyester, 6% spandex.
1.) It's skin tight on me, and I hate skin tight. Should have requested a size up. Ah well.
2.) There are a few places where the fabric is slightly scorched (when you contact velvet directly with a hot iron or a steamer head it makes slightly flatter shiny spots which you can see when you turn the fabric in the light). YOU'D THINK THEY WOULD KNOW BETTER. Anyway, there are only a few but they *are* visible in broad daylight. Even so, if the dress fit me I'd keep it. I could always just wear it at night, at the club. Plus I know from accidentally trashing velvet clothing in the past that hand-washing this stuff and scrunching it while wet makes an awesome crushed texture which stays even when it's dry, so so technically it could be rescued. More or less. But there's no point for me since it doesn't fit me anyway.
To say I'm choked is an understatement. Only three were made: one for me, one for their design records, and one for an auction. I can't get another, it was a one-shot deal. All I'm asking is $8 which is what I paid to have it shipped to me. I can't bring myself to take it to the Sally Ann until I know that no one else could have a use for it.
Located in Canada, will ship worldwide. PayPal accepted. USA $8 surface or $10 air, Canada approx. $8-$13 (depends on postal code), elsewhere $16.50 air.