Matters of Style: Bernardo Vintage Couture for Spring!

This is a great little post with wonderful original images of the vintage Bernardo sandals! Check it out: Matters of Style: Bernardo Vintage Couture! Let's just say my hunt for a vintage pair has begun! My obsession with a good sandal really began while living in Brazil. You can imagine the vintage, new and handmade options at my fingertips(or toes) constantly!                        From...

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Back from Oz: Lions and Tigers and Miyake Oh My

Well, the show is over and I had fun and met some designers both interior and fashion, as well as many great new customers. The Navajo pieces were popular as were some other pieces such as the Char bag which sold at the event. Don't despair I already have new pieces lined up to be photographed and listed. I am also in the works to update the blog and link it to a brand new website Sarara Couture where I will bring in the most unique vintage designs,...

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Big Apple Vintage

It's that time of year, the Manhattan Vintage Show will kick of the spring on Friday with a bang. I am frantically trying to pack all of the shop up and bring new goodies! I'm headed into Chelsea where this event will be held this Friday. New finds include an amazing rhinestone 1930's Asian Art Deco Dream Necklace- that I cannot wait to show you all! Not to mention tons of summer evening wear and dresses! I intend to try to get some NYC vintage...

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Who is Char? Not Cher although she has something to do with it...

                                1960's-70's Char Tote, image by Sarara Vintage. $380.SOLD.Who is Char? Well, she was a wildly popular designer of leather handmade products in the 1970's and continues her work today. Yes, Cher was known to wear her goods back in the day. Let's be honest this was totally Cher style stuff in the 60's and 70's -leather etc. You have to love...

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The 50's are in but I do love a 1930's or 40's Gown!

Lucille Ball, Lover Come Back, 1946.Image from www.doctormacro.com.I know we are focused somewhat on the 1950's inspired trends this season, but I cannot help but love a 1930's or 40's gown. There is something about the 30's, that long sweeping silhouette, the lux fabrics and simply chic designs. I will be bringing a gown to the Manhattan Vintage Show in April that is a long 1930's tulle gown with paste rhinestones.Film shot, The Women. 1939....

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The Hottest 1950's Dress For Sale Online Right Now!

1950's Chic-The Best of the 50's Dresses Online:1.Dear Golden's 1950's Wedding Dress.$345. Dear Golden Etsy.http://www.etsy.com/shop/DearGolden?ref=seller_info2. Shrimpton Couture. Estevez Dress. 1950's. $650.www.shrimptoncouture.com.3.1950s New Look Black Silk Taffeta Ball Gown. Past Perfect Vintage. $350. Image property of Past Perfect Vintage.www.pastperfectvintage.com.4.1950's Mollie Parnis Dress. $2,200. Image by the Frock.www.thefrock.com....

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