Where to shop In Avondale Arizona for Vintage clothing and accessories

     

Yesterday, I had so much fun looking for some vintage items, I just wanted people to know where you can find these. I was just going to the places I always go in Avondale Arizona. My first stop was at a place called Hopes Closet. Hopes closet is run my new life centers, A domestic violence refuge for women, men and children suffering from abuse  If anyone is in danger they can go to this web address http://www.newlifectr.org  they also provide items of necessity for families.


Provides curbside pick-up for donations.

  Operates the "Dress for Success " program providing work-appropriate clothing for women participating in the Center’s Jobs Program.

All proceeds from the sale are used to support the Center. Please know that every donation—whether used at the Center or sold to benefit our programs—is used for the direct benefit of families at New Life!    I  am a frequent shopper and love the staff. They are very helpful. I love the boutique you can find so many good bargains. If you like to go to yard sales, estates sales you will  love thrift stores.
                                                                                     
The Boutique has gowns, coats, vintage hats and purses
and of course newer clothing items as well I shop vintage
so this is what I am looking for. There is a little bit of everything
so check it out!
                                                                                        

 

 

Leslie Fay Dresses

In 1942 , Fred Promerantz made uniforms for the armed services. This is a time where the government provided most of the measurements of the shapes of most women. The war ended and Mr. Promerantz in 1947 opens a shop utilizing measurements that he acquired making the uniforms. He called to shop Leslie Fay after his daughter and marketed clothing for the middle- aged in mind. The company flourished until 1993 with it became bankrupt. They did sport other labels such as David Warren, Outlander, and Joan Leslie. I thinks some of the most beautiful dresses of Leslie Fay were made in the 1950 to 1960's. Here is a beautiful dress of Gold Lame and inlaid stitching.
Leslie Fay Original Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 1950 Evening Mini Dress

Simply irresistible is this vintage dress by Leslie fay. The dress itself is in mint condition for vintage. The dress is a mini style sleeveless and very detailed with a holiday pattern to the dress. This would be great for any holiday or evening gathering. The dress zips down the back and had a matching belt. The dress is lined in a golden taffeta to match the outer dress. The dress has gold ribbon around the front neckline and down to the waist.


Label: Leslie Fay Original
ua to ua: 17 inches
waist:14 inches
hips: 22 inches
Dress Length: 37 inches

Price: 125.00

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Vintage Dresses

In my search for good vintage pieces, I usually look for the top of the line designer couture dresses and I own quite a few. But a dress is a dress, is a dress you may say but it really is not! A dress is a womens statement of her style, her inner being. Take for example Sophia Loren she feels a dress should be a womens fence for her body here is her favorite quote :

“A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.”

She always wore some beautiful simple dresses! I think when looking for a vintage dress most of us have the style we are wanting before we walk in the door of that Boutique or thrift store. I personally I am the hunt for the label on the dress and I also look for the condition of the dress. I fell into a pile of vinatge French dresses from an estate sale here in Phoenix and these dresses are Haute Couture and one of a kind. Here is some of these beautiful one of a kind pieces.


In the dress the label does say it all. It make us feel like the goddess we were born to be. I am a vintage goddess, I think I was born in the 1950 or the 1960....oh that is right I was... oh well. Even if I wasn't I think this would be my style. I am trying to make my way into the Vintage market with my eBay store and my esty store. I have sold quite a few vintage items and I will have my own store on line which will be completed January 25, 2010 you must check it out! www.desertrosevintageaz.com it will have so much vintage! Now getting back to these dresses.

Another piece by this great designer. This dress has a very unusual print that reminds me of pine trees I guess its what a person see in a beautiful piece of art like this dress. I am reminded that with this designer there is only one of a kind pieces, so when you buy this is the only one like it. the Dress is made from polyester silk and a taffeta lining.It buttons up the front of the dress but zips down the side like the classic 1960 dresses. It has a belt. the sleeves are long and snaps with small snaps for closure. The dress is in excellent condition.

Label: Mariette Lapierre Of Montreal Haute Couture
Bust: 19 inches across front
waist: 13 inches across
hips: 17 inches across
sleeve length: 22 inches
Length of dress: 40 inches

Then there is the 1970's . Remember Contempo Casuals Clothing stores? Wow, I bought some amazing items in this store and they faded out but for their clothing it is highly collectible. I remember getting ready for prom and trying to find the dress that no one else had......here is one for those






















CONTEMPO CASUALS DRESSES ARE COLLECTIBLE AND FEATURED IN JUDITH MILLER BOOK OF COLLECTIBLE ITEMS. THIS DRESS IS A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS GREEN METALLIC. LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIAL. THE DRESS IS STRAPLESS THERE IS A BLACK CRINOLINE LINING. IT HAS A BOW IN THE BACK THAT CAN REMOVED. IT ZIPS DOWN THE BACK. NO FLAWS ON THIS DRESS! GREAT FOR ANY PARTY THEME. ERA 1970'S


LABEL: CONTEMPO CASUALS
BUST: 15 INCHES
WAIST: 16 INCHES
HIPS: EXPAND TO 30 INCHES ACROSS FRONT LYING FLAT
LENGTH OF DRESS: 45 INCHES


Well my love of dresses don't end here! I have so many hanging in the closets and the rare vintage dresses packed away in special boxes..... Just keep checking back and I will be writing daily about vintage....my kids will be happy that I am getting my own website because I actually could have a storefront just in my home... and when you start making more dress racks it is time to sell!!


For all you true vintage label hunters also check out my friends site Marc Joseph out of Palm Springs CA, his new shop opened a few months ago called the
Secret Back Room is open to the public every Saturday from 12-5 at 1055 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262

on etsy.....he also has a shop Room 222 in LA.... Until the next blog

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Thrift Monster
Check out the really good blog on vintage thrift shopping. Ther is a link to her etsy store as well!

Vintage bracelets

I love vintage and all it has to offer. There are times when you may find one of a kind pieces. I like to mix it up a little bit with rhinestones, cool stones,silver,gold, costume whatever is different. I have learned vintage is its own fashion that comes around year after year. Here is a beautiful red and silver rhinestone stretch bracelet It would be perfect for the holidays. I think this would look good even with a pair of vintage blue jeans and the right kind of blouse.

Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet $35.00 Sterling Silver Bangle $ 35.00

Then there is the gold bangle with topaz rhinestones. So causal yet classy! This is one of my favorites. The stones are brilliant and makes this look quite expensive.


Topaz Rhinestone Bangle $ 45.00
This next bracelet is one of my favorites from the 1950's This is a brilliant cut white rhinestone 1950 bracelet. Just in time for the New Year's . Will go great with that little black dress. Soon you can find these on my new website that will be up by January 25th. Until then I will be blogging daily about some really good vintage
Vintage 1950 White Rhinestone bracelet
$ 50.00