Vintage Holiday Glamour

 

 

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Are you in celebration mode yet? I know I am as I prepare for our first ever Holiday Open House this coming Saturday. I've fantasized this event in my head for nearly a month now, and always imagine it as a scene from Mad Men, (minus the smoking and cheating husbands). But more in terms of style- a 1950's inspired soiree. My grandmother handed down some of her vintage holiday aprons that I plan to don for the party along with layers of costume jewelry and maybe a sparkly top. So in the spirit of my party, I've put together some favorite looks from vintage Etsy sellers. So what about you? Would you wear vintage this season for your festivities??

Images: top collage- shoes and handbag, green dress, purple overcoat

poinsettia  brooch

bottom image: cardigan and jacket, necklace and shoes 

Comments

[Courtney]

I love vintage for the holidays! It's the perfect time of year for getting dolled up and wearing something extra special. I really love the gold cardigan above - I don't think I'd be able to save that one for a holiday. I'd wear it often!

[Heather]

I Know Courtney, isnt it fabulous.

[Elizabeth]

i have to share the mad men-esque party planning spoof from snl to inspire your party prep: http://www.hulu.com/watch/109030/saturday-night-live-a-ladies-guide-to-party-planning

(and to let us all be thankful for social change since the 50's while at the same time salivating over the era's fashion :)

be sure to take pictures of the party and your beautiful self in your party clothes! i so wish i could be there!

[Heather]

yes!!! I saw that!! it was my inspiration!!! LOL!

[Kristie Barnett]

i'll take any any excuse to wear vintage! i'm still hoping that someday it will be "in" to wear vintage aprons over jeans or skirts out in public - so far i've only been brave enough to wear them at my own parties! maybe i should just be a little bolder . . .

[Sweetie pie]

Your post is wonderful!! It's really a good choice for the glamour holiday!!
Thanks for including my dress!!

[Melissa Allam]

I love your vintage look and the colors you have pulled together here. I like the modern romance - vintage style added to your blog header too. I think it's just right for your blog.

[jennifer ramos]

I'm LOVING all the gold Im seeing this hOLIDAY. I even added gold to my tree!!! :))))))

Jen Ramos
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[Lana]

Oh I love this post of yours! The poinsettia brooch is gorgeous and the love the two quirky shots- of the bambi and shoes, and the gold clutch with Christmas tree in the background!