January 30, 2014
We have another fabulous update for you all today. A mix of a little bit of everything. Hats, shoes, dresses, separates, jewelry and more. Sticking with a mostly neutral pattern every piece in today's update will fit right in with your existing wardrobe. Take a look at the collection down below and head on over to the shop to purchase your favorites. 

vintage 1940s dark navy hat with bows | Navy Notions Hat 

 vintage 1940s aligator leather platform shoes | Ponthier Port Heels

vintage 1950s brown and blue floral circle skirt | Riverbank Blooms Skirt

vintage 1950s classic blue gingham sundress | Countryside Drive Dress

vintage 1950s brown reptile leather slingbacks | Gauguin Reptile Heels

vintage 1950s brown tap collar knit top | Brettone Roast Top

vintage 1950s grey cream striped cashmere top | Adagio Grey Top

vintage 1950s celluloid leaves chain necklace | Maple Gold Necklace

vintage 1950s Suzy Perette classic plaid dress | Pont-Aven Plaid Dress

vintage 1960s mod squares print dress | Viewing A Delaunay Dress

vintage 1960s brown fur lined cape | Hovenden Fur Cape

vintage 1960s cream grey color block wool mod dress | Imperiali Mod Dress

Vintage 1960s grey and brown striped dress | A Study Of Lines Dress

January 28, 2014
We have got a super fun shop update for you all today filled with rich reds, blues, and plenty of plaid. Although we don't really have seasons here in SoCal, we know they the majority of the country is still in full on snow mode right now and these pieces will help you extend your winter wardrobe. Hurry on over to the shop right now and pick up your favorites because these beauties won't last long. 

vintage 1960s navy scalloped collar dress | Baby in Blue Dress

vintage 1950s red plaid silk party dress | Festive Occasion Dress

vintage 1950s white bombshell shorts | They'll Talk Shorts 

vintage 1980s light grey high waisted shorts | Light Granite Shorts

vintage 1960s blue and red plaid mod dress | Mod Quartet Dress

vintage 1960s blue gingham dress cropped jacket | Undercover Classic Dress

vintage 1960s navy blue gingham cape | Upper Oxford Cape

vintage 1960s navy blue mod fur collar coat | The London Set Coat


vintage 1980s grey plaid silk red dress | Architectural Ease Dress



January 26, 2014
I first happened upon a photo of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe's home on Pinterest and immediately had to search for more photos! There is so much to love about Georgia O'Keeffe's desert home in New Mexico. The artist kept her home and studio very bare and minimal. I love how clean and sparse everything is and yet still so warm and so inviting. I'm very partial to desert landscapes and elements of the desert, so her home speaks to one of my interior design sentiments. (Because as you know, there are multiples)






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January 21, 2014
We are back at it today after a long holiday weekend here at AV and we have a brand new shop update for you all. Consisting of winter whites, rich red tones, and playful prints there is a little something for everyone. Don't you think the red color of the Shelburne Farm dress is just stunning! Wear it now layered with your warm winter pieces and wear it alone with sandals and your favorite sunnies in the Spring. Take a look at all the new pieces down below and make sure to let us know your favorites, we love hearing your feedback! 

vintage 1950s red cotton day dress | Shelburne Farm Dress

vintage 1950s silver gunmetal circle skirt | Silver Warren Skirt

vintage 1960s red tartan wrap mini skirt | Wilsboro Bay Skirt 

vintage 1980s blue floral flare shorts | Pond Ledge Shorts 

vintage 1980s ethnic print drawstring skirt | Southern Anthropology Skirt 

vintage 1980s teal rose pleat skirt | Amazomas Flora Skirt 
vintage 1960s tiered eyelet wedding dress | The Bride of Seville Dress

vintage 1970s dark red terry cloth cardigan | Roraima Wine Sweater 

vintage 1970s white crochet button up top | Basseterre Crochet Top 

vintage 1980s white lace cut out skirt | White Valencia Skirt 

January 15, 2014
Although it is hard for us to pick our favorite element of a wedding (it's like choosing your favorite child, it just can't happen), we think for many guests enjoying a delicious slice of wedding cake has got to be one of the favorite highlights. We have put together a handful of our most adored vintage inspired wedding cakes via Pinterest below. We really love the ones with fresh floral detail and  quirky vintage wedding cake toppers. Make sure to tell us about the cake at your wedding (or dream wedding) in the comments below!






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These vintage wedding cake toppers are from the 1930s and 1940s and most likely made of chalk ware. If you're looking for a unique decorative topper for your upcoming nuptials, might we suggest an antique or vintage wedding cake topper? 




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