Fresh Vintage in the Shop: 17 June 2012
50s appliqued tulips dress. Here’s this week’s round of newly stocked vintage at TheVintageDesignShop! I have truly covered most decades this time around, from 50s to 90s vintage dresses, and vintage...
View ArticleVintage Sneak Peek!
Yes, it’s that time of the week again where you get your vintage sneak peek ahead of Sunday’s listing festivities at TheVintageDesignShop. Try and figure out what the pieces are. x Rena
View ArticleRogue Henna: Did Somebody Say Rouge?
So I’m having a birthday soon. Real soon, actually, now that I think about it. Only seven sleeps! And I’m halfway to a milestone birthday, *mumble*-something years old. My Mom asked me today what I...
View ArticleFresh Vintage in the Shop: 1 July 2012
We have a small but lovely selection of frocks and skirts for you this week, following technical difficulties last weekend. Things are just about back up and running again, but that means a smaller...
View ArticleLove Vintage Style Fashion? Introducing The Red Fox and Gown
So you’ve probably been wondering where that Rena has gotten to… why isn’t she blogging as regularly as last month? Well, I have a great excuse. I’ve been busy at work getting ready to launch my...
View ArticleThose Pin Up Girls…: A Romp Through History
I’ve posted her before and I likely will again – pin up girl and chair! Pin up girls have been around for a long time. They’re first officially known from the 19th century. But I bet they’ve been...
View ArticleMake Your Own Bra: Lingerie Series Part I
Fabulous lingerie. Source: Agent Provocateur. Love Agent Provocateur and Victoria’s Secret? Love making things? I get so excited about the idea of sewing my own lingerie, particularly bras, that I want...
View ArticleRockin’ Retro Romper – BurdaStyle Variation Playsuit
My finished romper playsuit. Here’s my entry for the BurdaStyle ‘Summer Sewing Challenge’ – I’m calling it the ‘Retro Rocker Tonia Playsuit with Cut Out Bustline’. The romper is a bit big for my...
View ArticleBurdaStyle Summer Sewing Contest: I’m in the Top 10!
I’m so excited to have made the top 10 finalists selected by BurdaStyle’s judges. Now the winner is selected by votes over the next few days. Please vote for my Retro Rocker Playsuit (based on...
View ArticleFall 2012 Knitting Fashion Preview
The English Rose hat pattern by the Red Fox and Gown. I really have no idea where the summer has gone. I think she was a late bloomer and rather shy. Hints of autumn are in the trees and air. I’ve been...
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