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What is Necrophashion?
Vintage fashion reanimates the past, and current designers continually breathe new life into long-dead styles. Necrophashion embraces the old in the new, and the potential for new to emerge from the old.
Walk a mile in a dead man's shoes, but be happy that when you're dead and gone, someone will be walking in yours.
(In reality, this blog is less about a cycle of metaphorical fashion samsara, and more about me rambling on about things I find interesting that have to do with wearing clothing. Sorry, nudists, it's nothing personal.)
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I’m going from non-existent to friggin’ prolific. Two blog posts in one day! What is the world coming to? But enough about my avalanche of motivation - there’s cheap stuff to be had.
Look @ the Sale section on Heavenly Vintage!
Here’s a sampling of the recent markdowns:
40% off this red silk scarf from German fashion house Mondi - Regular $13.00, now only $8.00
50% off this celery green XL shirtwaist sheath dress - Regular $22.00, now $11.00
25% off this rare Fabrice beaded pop art mini dress - Regular $60.00, now $45.00
30% off this vintage track jacket from Christian Dior Le Connaisseur - Regular $25.00, now $17.50
25% off this fabulous floral 60s gown from Miss Elliette - Regular $45.00, now $33.00
50% off this slinky disco wrap dress from Abe Schrader - Regular $25.00, now $12.50
But wait - there’s more! No, really, there are more good deals in my Etsy store. And, since I’m a productivity train that just can’t stop, expect to see more lowered prices in addition to new items very soon.
Lots of New Stuff @ Heavenly Vintage!
Well, guess who decided to finally come back from her vacation and get some work done. Click the pics below to look at all the pretty new shinies on Etsy - and there’s more to come, so check back soon!
The holidays make me crave velvet. And rum-spiked eggnog, but that’s another story. Anyway, I’ve rounded up a few pieces that are making me consider a North Pole hostile takeover scheme - I’m assuming there must be elves up there with the sewing capabilities of a Hong Kong bespoke tailor - so that Santa and I can discuss my Christmas list face to face. Starting with this piece from my imaginary boyfriend Alexander McQueen (we’re very in love):
Seriously, you guys. This. Dress. It’s killing me. I want it so hard. I keep trying to think of something clever to say about it but I’m getting stymied by the fact that every time I look at it, my heart aches in a manner normally induced by surprised kittens and Welsh Corgi puppies. Here’s more pictures; weep with me:
images from Alexander McQueen
Now kill yourself, because it costs $3,395.00 oh no wait it’s on sale for $2,039.00.
Ugh. I can’t even talk about this one. Moving on.
Because I’m a glutton for punishment, here’s another McQueen piece. This time in navy, and cocktail length, but still with the 30s inspired silk velvet drape.
images from Net-A-Porter
This one’s on Net-a-Porter, for the low, low price of $1,638. Merry Christmas, everybody! You don’t own this dress.
You also probably don’t own this dress from Diane Von Fursternberg, but it’s at least slightly more attainable at $325.00.
images from Net-A-Porter
While it’s out of my price range, it’s juuuust close enough to where it’s got me considering credit cards and limits and payment plans. I’m either going to need more or less rum - and fast - or I’m going to get into trouble.
On the vintage side of things, I need this in my life:
image from Unforgettable Vintage
From Unforgettable Vintage on Etsy, this reversible velvet and metallic brocade opera coat from the 1920s will set you back 1,400 bucks, but my goodness! Unforgettable, indeed!
Well, with my amazon.com wish list updated and the ninth commandment well and thoroughly broken (that’s the one about coveting your neighbor’s ass, ya’ll), I’m going to bring this to a close. I have a few red velvet Christmas bows left over from decorating, so I think I’ll go stick them to my head and pretend to be glamorous. Til next time!
From now through Sunday December 6, take 25% off everything, store wide, at my Etsy store!
Just in time for last minute holiday shopping for yourself or loved ones.
$75.00
Ooh la la!
This lovely peignoir set is from the classic Givenchy label. It consists of a long night gown, and a matching belted robe.
The gown features floral eyelet embroidery on the…
