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The Santa Monica Vintage Fashion Expo is This Weekend May 10th & 11th

The Vintage Fashion Expo is this Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th in Santa Monica at the Civic Auditorium at Pico & Main
Regular Buying Hours are 10:30-6:00 Saturday and 11:00-5:00 Sunday (Admission $10-)
Early Buying Hours are 9:00-10:30 on Saturday (Admission $20-)

Fashion Fridays! Vintage Inspired Sun Dresses from Urban Outfitters

"Lux Rockabilly Dress" available in red or navy with white trim.
You can purchase this new dress for $48- over at Urban Outfitters

"Custom Poplin Dress" available in red or blue with white embroidery and trim.
You can purchase this new dress for $48- over at Urban Outfitters

"Insight Starlight Dress" with white star print.
You can purchase this new dress for $78- over at Urban Outfitters

"Scarf Print Sundress" with vintage style floral scarf print.
You can purchase this new dress for $58 over at Urban Outfitters

"Free People Pretty Poppies Dress" with cute bow detail at the back.
You can purchase this new dress for $128- over at Urban Outfitters

*Vote for Your Favorite Vintage Site*

Don't forget to cast your vote for who should be Lulu's People's Choice!
Please leave a comment with your favorite vintage clothing website or websites.
I will tally up your votes and list Lulu's People's Choice Top 10 on Tuesday, May 20th and my Lulu's Top 10 on Wednesday, May 21st.
Click here to check out a list of some sites for your consideration...
Vote for a store because you like what you see on their site, vote for a store because you have bought from them before and you loved the items that you purchased, or if you own an online vintage store and blog encourage your shoppers and readers to vote for you!
Thanks to all of the people who have voted so far!!!

Don't forget to cast your vote for who should be Lulu's People's Choice!
Please leave a comment with your favorite vintage clothing website or websites.
I will tally up your votes and list Lulu's People's Choice Top 10 on Tuesday, May 20th and my Lulu's Top 10 on Wednesday, May 21st.
Click here to check out a list of some sites for your consideration...
Vote for a store because you like what you see on their site, vote for a store because you have bought from them before and you loved the items that you purchased, or if you own an online vintage store and blog encourage your shoppers and readers to vote for you!
Thanks to all of the people who have voted so far!!!

Don't forget to cast your vote for who should be Lulu's People's Choice!
Please leave a comment with your favorite vintage clothing website or websites.
I will tally up your votes and list Lulu's People's Choice Top 10 on Tuesday, May 20th and my Lulu's Top 10 on Wednesday, May 21st.
Click here to check out a list of some sites for your consideration...
Vote for a store because you like what you see on their site, vote for a store because you have bought from them before and you loved the items that you purchased, or if you own an online vintage store and blog encourage your shoppers and readers to vote for you!
Thanks to all of the people who have voted so far!!!

Never Worn 1950's Shorts, Capri & Ranch Pants and Jeans by H Bar C, Happy Jill, Lee & Levis

Never worn 1950's red shorts with cute red polka dot accents.
Measurements are 23" Waist and up to 37" Hips
You can purchase these shorts for $79- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Never worn 1950's red capri pants with black and white stripes.
Measurements are 26" Waist and up to 36" Hips
You can purchase these pants for $89- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Never worn 1950's Lee Frontier Lady black denim capri pants.
Measurements are 24" Waist and 34 1/2" Hips
You can purchase these pants for $125- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Never worn 1950's black capri pants.
Measurements are 26" Waist and 40" Hips
You can purchase these pants for $35- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Never worn 1950's Happy Jill green pedal pushers with white lace up detail at the knees.
Measurements are 23-24" Waist and up to 36" Waist
You can purchase these pants for $85- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Never worn 1950's Ranch Adorables by H Bar C green pants.
Measurements are 23" Waist and 38" Hips
You can purchase these pants for $89- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Never worn 1950's Levi's dark indigo jeans.
Measurements are 27" Waist and 42" Hips
You can purchase these jeans for $135- over at Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing

Vintage Signs & Ads of North Eastern Oregon

This past weekend my husband and I traveled out to North Eastern Oregon to celebrate his birthday.
Posted below are some photos we took on our trip...
Head over to Shop Vintage Portland for more photos and to read what we did over the weekend.


Mural on the side of a building in Union

Close-up of Deer Garden mural in Joseph

The Hydrant mural in Joseph

Close-up of Nesbitt's sign in Imnaha

Range Rider sign in Enterprise

1950's Beaded, Brocade and Glittered Heels

Brocade Mademoiselle heels with rhinestone embellished buckles.
Size: 8aaa
You can purchase these heels for $135- over at Woodland Farms Vintage

Metallic brocade Andrew Geller heels with rhinestone embellished tabs.
You can purchase these heels for $225- over at Woodland Farms Vintage

Beaded I. Magnin heels with cute bow detail on the sling backs.
Size:8aaa
You can purchase these heels for $128- over at Woodland Farms Vintage

Glittered heels.
Size: 8aaa
You can purchase these heels for $78- over at Woodland Farms Vintage

Manly Mondays! Men's 1960's Robes

1960's robe with co-ordinating tie belt.
You can purchase this robe for $26- CDN over at Some Like it Vintage

1960's robe with a fun print of an old time gentleman.
You can purchase this robe for $75- CDN over at Some Like it Vintage

1960's medallion patterned robe with matching tie belt.
You can purchase this robe for $55- CDN over at Some Like it Vintage

The Style Council! Naomi Thompson of Vintage Secret

    This month's vintage lover is Naomi Thompson (pictured above with her business partner Valentina d' Aguiar) of London, England.
    Naomi is the buyer for the online vintage clothing store Vintage Secret

- How long have you been collecting vintage clothing for?

11 years and counting!

- What got you into vintage clothing?

The individuality of each piece compared to the awful standard of clothing found in conventional shops. They are also much better made and make wonderful items to pass on.

- What are your favorite eras of clothing?

1950's and before

- What do you like about clothing from these eras?

The shape and colour used. I also love the amazing patterns that appeared during this era. There is nothing sexier than a full skirt and a nipped in waist. It was a very fun era to be young in.

- Who are some of your favorite vintage designers?

Suzy Perrette/Lombardy, Horrocks, Susan Small, Nettie Vogue, Kitty Copeland, Hattie Carnegie, any thing that was inspired form Dior's New Look.

- Who are some of your favorite modern designers?

None really, the only modern clothes I like are influenced or copied from original vintage designs.

- What would be your ultimate vintage find?

A Hattie Carnegie, Else Schiaparelli, Alice Pollock or Ossie Clark always makes my heart skip a beat.

- Where do you do the majority of your vintage shopping.

Charity shops and boutiques hidden deep in the country side. Sometimes also Paris and Tokyo. I only ever buy what I can feel, touch and see.

- Is vintage clothing popular in the city that you live in?

Absolutely, London is full of vintage which is making it harder to find.

- Who are some of your favorite style icons?

Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Page, 50's pin ups. In fact any women who can pull together a good look or who are partial to hats, gloves and fabulous bags.

- What are your favorite vintage movies, music and television programs?

Fred Astaire, Wanda Jackson, Billie Holiday, Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland and Peggy Lee for the music. La Dolce Vita. The African Queen, Roman Holiday and any type of Film Noir for the films.

- Do you collect any other types of collectibles or antiques?

Jewelry, crockery,  especially vintage 50's teacups and tea sets. Any household or personal care trinkets from the 50's and before. I have even started buying children's clothes!

    *Thanks to Naomi for answering our Style Council interview questions!

    You too could be featured on Lulu's Vintage Style Council!

    Just email me- lulusvintage (at) yahoo.com a photo of yourself wearing vintage (it can be a modern outfit accented with vintage accessories or a complete vintage ensemble) and answer my interview questions

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