Vintage Luxite by Holeproof Lingerie

Vanity Fair and Van Raalte  get all the glory.... now don't get me wrong I adore both of these lingerie manufacturers but one of my favorites is Luxite.

Luxite by Holeproof is seriously underated, and deserves to be in every lingerie collectors closet.

Like most lingerie companies they started off by manufacturing silk hosiery.

1917 Luxite Hosiery Ad

1919 LUXITE Hosiery Print Ad by Coles Phillips

Here is a fab 1920s calling card from a Luxite Rep   

1948 LUXITE Holeproof Matching SLIP NIGHTGOWN Panties Ad

Starting in the late 40s the designs were curvy and glamorous and made from the loveliest, sheerest and silkiest nylon ever. 

Coral nylon and crystal pleats, vintage Luxite late 40s to early 50s.

1950s Luxite New Old Stock Red and Black Lace Full Slip -  This slip was a spurge back in the 50s and cost $10.95.  Can you imagine buying this and then never once wearing it?  Available at LittleThingsVintage

1955 LUXITE Holeproof Hosiery LEGGY nylon stockings Ad

Luxite was bought by Kayser sometimes around 1956 and we stopped seeing the Luxite name in ads in 1958.

1956 KAYSER Luxite Blue SLIP NIGHTGOWN Orville Wrong Ad

1956 Kayser Luxite Lingerie Ad Red slips and nightgowns  Kind of a strange legless illustration!

XOXO Empress Jade Vintage

Vintage 40s and 50s nylon blouses.

After WWII when the restrictions on nylon were lifted, manufacturers quickly started selling the loveliest blouses.  Most often they were very very sheer nylon and were intended to be worn over the pretty new nylon slips and camisoles that were suddenly available.  The late 40s and early 50s nylon blouses often have rhinestone buttons and lots of ruffles or other pleated details.

A stunning sheer blue nylon blouse with adorable ruffles, size small.  Shown with fabulous vintage 70s pallazo pants.

Here's another pretty white one, coming soon.  Dontcha just love that frill and the little ruffles!

XOXO Empress

Etsy Artist Feature: Elles Beads

Looking for fun, colorful handmade beaded earrings?  Look no further than Elles Beads at Etsy.

Rainbow glass bead dangle earrings $6.00

Ladybug earrings $12.00

Czech Fire Polished Beaded Dangles $8.00

Burnt Orange Beaded Dangle Earrings $10.00

Find Elles Beads Here

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellesbeads
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ellexmarie

Make sure you check out her blog where she has lots of usefull tips on how to market your craft products.
Blog: http://ellesbeads.blogspot.com/

vintage veils

Modern women rarely don a veil unless it's their wedding day, but vintage lovers know that a little sheer net tilted over the eyes can add some allure to an otherwise boring outfit.

One of my favorite lingerie manufacturers, Van Raalte,  got their start making the most incredible veiling.   Just check out the delicate spider web veil in this vintage 1918 Van Raalte ad, titiled "Miss-Chif".  This vintage ad is for sale by TimeBeforeThis on Ebay

1920 "Where concealment is beauty's revealment"

An amazing, Van Raalte Veil ad from 1921.  This exotic design was probably inspired by 1921's blockbuster film, "The Sheik", staring Rudi Valentino.

I've recently come into a stash of new old stock 50s and 60s fashion veils.  Here are a couple currently up for sale and more are coming:

Bronze veil with big raffia bow

Champagne floral veil

To see more vintage Van Raalte make sure you check out my other blog:

Van Raalte Lingerie and More

And just for fun here is a great still from "The Sheik"

 
XOXO Empress

Etsy Artist Feature: Owesome Gifts

I love this shop!    If you love owls then this is the shop for you.   Such a fun mix of cute and kitsch.  Handmade owl pendants and sweet earrings, handmade stuffed owls,  pretty glass bookmarks and more.  The Owlsome blog is a must read with weekly owl finds and personal accounts of the Tennesee flood;  and yes they are moved into a dry apartment and back in business!

Silver Crystal Owl Necklace,  $20

Dichroic Glass Owl Bookmark in Eggplant, $7.50

Paper Patchwork Owl Art - 8 x 10 Canvas Collage $25

Find Owlsome Gifts Here:

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/owlsomegifts

For everything that's not an owl:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/curlypearl

Blog: http://www.owlsomegifts.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/owlsomegifts

A 30s Satin Gown and some New Vintage Fashion

With the organic garden,  a huge vintage haul, photoshoots and a new part-time job I've been silly busy,  so the ole blog hasn't been updated all week.   Here is just a quick post with some of the newest things up this week.  The lovely model is Aviva who works out of Victoria BC.

Navy Blue Satin Vintage 30s Dress Evening Gown S 

LILAC Ruffled Chiffon Nightgown Vintage 60s S M NOS

Metallic Gold Vintage 70s Crochet Disco Top XS S  

FLORAL Vintage 70s Bodysuit Blouse Onesie Ascot Tie S M  New with Tags

XOXO

Etsy Feature: Off The Wall Expressions

Off The Wall Expressions is run by a Husband and Wife team, Mick and Tina from Indiana.  They make peel and stick vinyl wall decor and the range of styles is really amazing from quirky to modern.   They also do custom and personalized designs for weddings and home use.  

Citrus Slices would be fun way to add some punch to any retro kitchen

Gears Monogram, personalized vinyl decal wall stickers

Cherry Blossom Branch Tiles add a bold modern punch to any wall and come in tons of fun colors

Chalkboard Speech Balloons are fun as well as practical

How to find OTWE
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OffTheWallExpression
Blog: http://www.offthewallexpressions.blogspot.com/


XOXO Empress

One Day I am Going to Learn How to Crochet

My Mom found some great vintage 70s Vogue craft books which I have now got up for sale at EmpressPatterns on Etsy.  My favorite is this Vogue Guide to Crochet  which is a hardcover printed in 1972.  I keep flipping through it and had a tough time putting it up for sale.  It's really got some amazing patterns; alas I do not crochet.... YET!

The designs are iconic 70s fashion, but they have stood the test of time and could easily be worn today. 

My favorite has to be this romantic empire wedding dress:  the crochet is so lacy and those huge bell sleeves are to die for!   Make it up with a short skirt and it would make a kick-ass mini dress.

And check out this killer crochet string bikini!!

This cardigan looks so soft and comfy, yet the extra long length is unusual and very chic.

A stunning crochet dress with a loose flared fit and bell sleeves. 

And finally,  a fun shawl with flying crochet flowers

XOXO Empress

Vintage Clothing Ebay Auctions

Okay, okay.... I said I'd had it with Ebay and I wasn't going to do anymore auctions... BUT

I love Etsy, but they have done something to screw up their Google placement .... AND

I've just lucked into an enormous cache of vintage clothes so my workroom attic is overflowing with vintage clothes...  AND

Ebay has recently changed their price structure so I thought I would put up some auctions over the next couple of weeks to test the waters.  Guess we'll see in a few days if it was a waste of time or worth doing.

Here are some new listings:

Vintage 50s emerald silk Ceil Chapman one shoulder gown - small

1930s sheer silk peasant blouse with embroidery and smocking - XS

Adorable 70s mini dress with bright orange bodice and floral skirt XS

Sheer Coral Vintage 40s 50s Luxite Nightgown Bows S 34

Vintage Antique 20s or 30s Blue Satin Slip (or Skirt) with Ruffled Net, Embroidered Train XS

Shadowline Bridal White Chiffon Vintage Nightgown 36 M

PURPLE Vintage 70s Full Dress Slip Dyed Flower Belt 34

XOXO Empress

Etsy Artist Spotlight: Clever Crafter

Clever Lansing from Michigan runs Clever Crafter on Etsy, a shop with fun and colorful handmade jewelry.

These button bracelets are fun to wear and hear!  Love the colors on this Drama Queen Bracelet, $15.00

What a fun idea!  Hand stamped Guitar Pick Earrings for the music lover in your life. $9.00

Cute Kitty Guitar Pick Necklace $12.00

 And one more button bracelet, just 'cus they're fun.   Tutti Frutti Button Bracelet $15.00

Find Clever Crafter Here
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/clevercrafter

Blog: http://cleverscorner.blogspot.com/

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/cleverscorner

XOXO Empress