Monthly Spotlight: LipStick Whiskey

As I was perusing around the Etsy site yesterday, I came across this vintage shop and it was love at first sight. If you know me, you know I left my heart in the 40's and 50's and think Bettie Page is just about the best thing to happen to the planet since...well, ever.

Everything this online store has to offer is amazing...and with a name like LipStick Whiskey, I'm not sure how you could ever go wrong. :)

These fellow vintage lovers are sisters-in-law Cindy and Dawnette, married to brothers, who found themselves immersed in the vintage world of fashion, or as Cindy put it, "obsessed." Starting with estate sales, antique malls, antique shows and now through word of mouth, these "vintage pickers" have managed to put together a really beautiful collection of vintage fashion.


Check out some of my favorite pieces (below) and in their online Etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LipStickWhiskey

Also, be sure to check out Cindy's full time job at: http://crboggsdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/celebrity-look-like-bridal-veils.html


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SEX APPEAL PERSONIFIED in this vintage 1950's halter one piece swimsuit:

Absolutely gorgeous is this vintage 1950's swimsuit. Mint condition. Gorgeous black maillot halter suit has two small buttons to attach the straps. Perfect stretch fit will adjust and mold to your body.

Please check your measurements carefully...
Model is a 34B bust and the suit could easily accommodate a 'C' cup.

BUST: 34-35"
WAIST: 26"
HIPS: 36"

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RESPECT JUST A LITTLE BIT VINTAGE - 1950's black party/formal empire cut byVICKI VAUGH:

Copper threading through this silk Little Black Dress with bolero jacket - just enough to give it some class, but still looking sexy and flirty with the scalloping edge detail around the bust line. Metal side zipper on the dress. Empire cut with nice little bow at the bust. In wonderful vintage condition - no tears or stains.

MEASUREMENTS:

BUST: 34"
WAIST: 28"
HIPS: 36"

SHOULDER TO BOW: 10"
TOTAL LENGTH: 41"

BOLERO JACKET:

SHOULDERS: 15"
TOTAL LENGTH: 14"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 15"

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RASPBERRY WINE - 1950's velvet and tulle strapless prom-style dress:

Beautiful MINT condition Raspberry colored velvet strapless top, satin lined with tulle overlay. Side metal zipper.This would be a great bridesmaid dress, prom dress, or just a great formal.

MEASUREMENTS:

BUST: 30"
WAIST: 24"
HIPS: FLARED
BUST TO WAIST: 12"
TOTAL LENGTH: 51"

Thanks again to Cindy and Dawnette for letting me feature them! :)