New Stuff: Pretty, Cute Vintage Fashion

Some Shameless Self Promotion.  New items at Empress Jade Vintage 

Adorable Pleated 70s Mini Cape in a Graphic Red & Tan floral.
$38.00,  Fits Small to Medium

CREAM Rayon Satin Vintage 40s Fischer Full Slip

$55.00 XS S 32 34

RED Polka Dot Vintage 80s Flapper Style Dropped Waist Dress

$65.00,  Medium

Hand Dyed Green, Vintage 40s Chiffon and Lace Full Slip

$75.00,  Size XL, 40 Inch Bust

Vintage 60s Mad Men Black and Silver Paisley Sheath Dress and Cropped Jacket

$145.00,  Size L XL, Bust 40 Inches

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The Vintage Bride 2010

If you are a Bride To Be who would rather spend their money on a honeymoon in Paris than on the wedding itself, look no further.  Your money goes a lot farther when you incorporate some vintage goodies into your wedding day and there is no need to sacrifice on style either. Even accounting for the costs of cleaning and alterations, a vintage gown is often a steal.

Consider this lovely 60s tea length gown with pearl beaded lace. 
Size Large $210.00 from Empress Jade Vintage

Note the pretty watteau pleats in back.

Non- traditional Brides may prefer something like this fabulous 60s silver and white keyhole bodice gown   Size Medium. $95.00  Empress Jade Vintage

One Stop Shopping!

 50s Pink Princess Time Capsule from ForestinaVintage. 

It's rare to find a complete wedding ensemble with all the pieces: Pink lace wedding dress (38 bust), linen shoes size 6, fingerless lace gloves, headpiece and pink veil, hoop crinoline.  $325 for everything.

Romantic Vintage Bridal Accessories:

These 20s ribbonwork garters are in extrordinarily fine condition and it's unusual to find them in this color, so you may not want to let the Groom throw them away. From IvyCottage2U and only $38.00

I love the intricate swirled design on this 50s pearl bead hair comb.  Lovely on it's own or add a veil for a more traditional look.  Only $49.99 at MMMoonchild

Something Blue

Sparkle in vintage rhinestones, in blue of course. 

This 50s demi parure from Sherman would add some glam to a simple gown. 

$239.99 from Empress Jade Vintage

The Getaway:

Begin your honeymoon in style with a matched set of 1940s Samsonite Fashiontone Ladies' O'Nite suitcases in Pink.  Awesome condition and includes original boxes.  $425.00 from Retrovertigo

 

The Wedding Night

Pack something special for a night to remember:)

I love this 60s white chiffon and black lace babydoll peignoir set from Linda.  Medium.  New with Tags.   $95.00 available at Empress Jade Vintage

XOXO Empress Jade Vintage

Vintage Snake Bracelet Blog Giveaway Contest

Empress Jade Vintage is giving away this fabulous Disco Snake Bracelet.   See below for details on how to enter.  Vintage 70s gold tone metal mesh stretch bracelet in the style of Whiting and Davis.  Stretches to fit.  Timelessly cool.

Contest closes  March 1, 2010 at midnight PST. Random draw for winner will be made on March 2nd, 2010 and winner will be posted on this blog: http://empressjadevintage.blogspot.com/

No purchase necessary. 

Only one prize as described is available. 

Shipping to the winner anywhere in the world* will be provided by Empress Jade Vintage.

*Excluded Countries are Italy, or any Country that prohibits the import of costume jewelry items.

HOW TO ENTER:

#1.) Follow this blog and enter a comment on this post.

And / Or

#2.)  Tweet this post on Twitter.

Winner will be announced on this blog on March 2nd, 2010.  If we cannot contact you through Google, Blogspot or Twitter please leave us a email address.

XOXO Empress Jade Vintage

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Cutie Kawaii - Ultra Girly Vintage Fashion

I've been busy today with a Valentines Day vintage photoshoot and thought I'd give a little sneak peek of some ultra girly pieces I will be listing this week.  See Empress Jade Vintage for daily updates

 
Girly pink gingham with white lace vintage ruffled skirt, 28" Waist, $28.00

Green floral 70s mini dress with puffed sleeves and dropped waist, Small $38.00

Frilly blue dress with white lace bodice and adorable little sleeves M L $75.00

Red polka dot 70s dress with sheer lace and circle skirt. Large $50.00

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The Sexy But Ladylike Slip

If I do say so myself, Empress Jade Vintage consistently offers one of the nicest selections of vintage slips in Vintageland.  Out of all the possible vintage undergarments the simple full slip seems the most versatile.  You can wear it as it was designed;  as a layer under your dress, to smooth the line and prevent show through.  Or you could wear one as a saucy little nightgown.  However modern girls are just as likely to throw on some heels and wear Grandmas full slip out as a dress.   In the past I have mostly used my trusty 3/4 mannequin to model my vintage lingerie but lately I've been experimenting with more live model photoshoots.  Let me know what you think!

These are all new listings this week:

ORCHID 70s Slip with deep side slits  XS

Vintage 70s white nylon slip by Komar, 34 Short.  Pretty embroidered chiffon over cups and lacy trim.

Gorgeous white crystal pleated 50s slip by Luxite by Kayser, size 36.

Vintage 50s pink slip Beaunit Mills Ltd, 38

40s white rayon acetate slip from Rose Marx, 36












60s pleated slip in blue, no tags, size 38


















XOXO Empress Jade Vintage

Vintage Valentine Cards

I love vintage ephemera, especially Valentines day cards. Romantic and nostalgic.
Here are some pretty cards I found on Etsy:

Find this gorgeous Valentines pop up card from Collectors Haven

Exquisite 1930s masquerade couple from Tinsel & Trinkets

Love in the Park. 1910 Gibson Girl from Vintage Vendor

While this one is not a card I think it would make a perfect Valentine. Antique beaded velveteen heart from Wilshepherd

XOXO Empress Jade Vintage