Archive for August, 2007
Thursday, August 30th, 2007
Frock of the Day - 1950s halterneck
Spring doesn’t start until tomorrow, but I couldn’t resist this frock!
Pure cotton in a lovely ’50s print, the bodice is fully boned and the skirt is a full circle (and the original length!).
Size 8, so the waist is 26 inches. Accessorised with a black bakelite bead necklace. Under the skirt is a full tulle petticoat [...]
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
Vintage Fashion Fairs
Lovely people, get ready for no less than three vintage fashion fairs coming to Sydney and Melbourne between now and the rest of the year….
First up, Melbourne’s own “Mini Fashion Market”:
When: Friday 21st September 5pm to 9pm and Saturday 22nd September 9am to 5pm.
Where: Banquet Hall, Malvern Town Hall, corner Glenferrie Road and High Street [...]
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Sunday, August 19th, 2007
Scarf Day.
Just as it was in our Grandmother’s day, Circa’s laundry routines are dictated by the weather.
As you know - all vintage clothing in Circa is either hand-washed or dry-cleaned. During winter, the hand-washing can fall a bit behind so when the sun shines I tend to get at it, and do what I can while [...]
5 Comments » - Posted in General, How to by Nicole
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
Sydney Fifties Fair
For those who will be in Sydney on Sunday August 26th, I recommend the Fifties Fair.
This is a fabulous annual event, now in it’s thirteenth year. I only wish I could be there too! Perhaps next year.
1 Comment » - Posted in 1950s, General by Nicole
Sunday, August 12th, 2007
Happy Birthday Circa.
Today is my brother Enoch’s 33rd birthday, and hence, Circa’s 3rd.
It’s been quite a journey….she’s pretty much changed everything in my life. I’ve gone from working in IT, living in a rented Edwardian house in Northcote, having a full and rewarding social life and collecting vintage in my spare time to living back in the [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in General by Nicole
Saturday, August 11th, 2007
Lynn Savery on The Collectors
For your viewing pleasure, Lynn has kindly sent me some pics from her appearance on ABC’s The Collector’s last night. Many of the items displayed on the show were from Circa.
From left to right: Lynn, Adrian (from the show), Lynn’s friend Tamara and Circa’s Kali Rose. Tamara and Kali Rose appeared in vintage as well, [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in General by Nicole
Friday, August 10th, 2007
Circa News - August
Lovely peoples,
A short update on what’s happening at Circa Vintage Clothing.
The Collectors
Apologies for the late notice, but if you’re watching ABC’s “The Collector’s” tonight (8.00pm), keep an eye out for Circa regular and all round fabulous dresser, Dr Lynn Savery. Lynn will be talking about her extensive vintage clothing collection, focusing on the glamour years [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Fitzroy, General by Nicole
Sunday, August 5th, 2007
One of my favourite windows - 1920s flappers
This one is from a while ago, but I can’t resist sharing it with you. Both gowns are French silk couture, purhased from an exclusive Collins street boutique in the late 1920s and from the wardrobe of a local lady. Both have now found new and appreciative homes - the gorgeous floral on the left [...]
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Sunday, August 5th, 2007
This week’s shop window
This week’s window. 1940s boudoir.
