April 14, 2009
Did you have a lovely Easter?

Yesterday did a little shopping and I'm super excited to share the treasures I've found!

The AV studio is in need of a ridiculous cleaning overhaul! In the past month we've received tons of vintage clothing, vintage inspired clothes (for our "modern vintage" line) as well as vintage jewelry, handbags, and shoes.

This little studio is getting smaller by the second and I'm running out of room to put everything. But on the POSITIVE side of the overcrowding, it means there will be TONS of new products added to our vintage store soon!

Stay tuned!
April 6, 2009
Tomorrow I will be adding more vintage handbags and vintage shoes on AV!

Will be measuring and polishing up lots of lovely heels, loafers, and superbly cool 1960s orange wedge flats (they're pretty MOD MOD!) in the morning and hopefully getting around to the studio to snap some photos.

Oh, and on my little trip to the antique store, I found myself the most lovely straw hat with embroidered flowers which I will wear for Easter brunch! (I just need a vintage dress to go with it...)

I've been trying to decide how best to photograph footwear. Is it better to photograph them worn? <- This can be a bit problematic as the shoes come in various sizes. Or perhaps just by themselves?

I usually opt for items to be photograph by themselves, it makes them stand out more. But with Adorevintage I always want to push to have better photos, to represent these beautiful and wonderful items in the best light possible.

Shoe Photography Inspiration from Anthropologie

Stay true to your style

Like with any trend or style, it is best to stay true to what you are most comfortable in and what looks best on you. You may find an amazing 1970s Diane Fres print dress (a la Nicole Richie), but all those loud colors and crazy prints might not be you, let alone the silhouette might not be right for your body shape. There are so many different ways to wear vintage clothing because vintage clothing spans from the 1920s to the 1980s. If your style is feminine and classic opt for chic 1960s dresses or ladylike 50s frocks. If your style is more bohemian go with hippie looks from the 60s with fringe, handpainted details, jubilant colors, and plenty of floaty maxi dresses.
- from Rodellee

Got any tips on wearing vintage clothing? Let us know and we'll post them here!