Circle Circle.

Today was a day of vintage hunting with Solanah. This has become a sort of weekly ritual, and we have a grandiose time being silly old ladies sorting through old dresses. Today was a bit different, as we had to bring the two tiny metropolitan kidlets. If you are a parent you know, its nearly impossible to take children to thrift stores, vintage shops, or antique malls. The kids did ok, and we did quite well. I found a great deal of cool stuff that I listed in my Etsy Shop, like a 30s evening dress and a darling 50s dress by Mode-O-Day!
I also got this wonderful skirt that is not even close to making it to my shop, its ALL MINE! Sorry ladies.
All in all it was a wonderful day, until I locked myself and my kids out of the house! I am a metropolitan air-brain.
So now I am off to mellow out and drink wine in my 30s nightgown I got from CheepVintage ages ago, and watch Bonnie and Clyde. Bon Soir!

Birthday Bonanza

Any decent blogger would have had a head about them to bring a camera to their giant car show/birthday party. I am quite clearly not a decent blogger. In a fast paced day of chaos and delight, I forgot to tote along my camera.

Because of this fact, this is the only known picture of my party dress. I shot this picture the day before my party while DIY-ing my own slip for the crazy design of this dress:
The dress itself was a silky synthetic of some sort. It was most definitely 80s, with a sure 30s flair. It had a deep v-cut in the back showing off my back tattoo (and causing the need for a crazy slip.) I wish I had a better picture as the dress is downright amazing. If I come across any more pictures of it I will post them asap.

Dress was purchased from the Urban Eccentric.

What I Wore.... The Crinni!

I seldom remember to do a "daily outfit" style post... sorry friends I am a busy vintage woman!
Yesterday I was feeling quite peppy, and hot, as it was about 10 degrees warmer than forecast.
I bought a new white crinoline to go under my full skirts. So armed with sass and frass, I left my house ready to rule the world.

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Skirt: Vintage 50s Evan Picone from Urban Eccentric
Top: Modern, Banana Republic
Shoes: Modern bought by Husband.

If you do not have a poofy underskirt a.k.a. the crinoline or petticoat, you are surely missing out on fun and fancy-ness. So, to make the hunt easier for you I though I would include a few places to get one.

If you want to go all out authentic (recommended!) you can stop by Heavenly Vintage Lingerie and pick up this darling 50s crinoline for $30.00!
For a modern touch and something much more readily available in any size, stop by Baby Girl Boutique for several lengths and colors for $30.00 also. (beware, often out of stock, so buy when you see it!)
I also saw some modern mid-length crinolines over here on Amazon.com for somewhere near $28.00, which also come in several hues.


There you have it, a lovely dose of poof-poofery.

Give Away! Give Away!

Yes, we have made it to the official 100 followers Give Away here in the Metropolitan Blog!
You know what that means right? I am going to share with you some goodies, you will get a chance to win for FREE! And heaven knows, you can't beat free.
Ahem, so ladies of the vintage mind, I offer to you our 100 Reader Give Away:

First I would love to give a heartfelt thank you to Miss Lauren of Bobby Pin Blog (not to mention the book!) for letting me use a copy of Vintage Hairstyling in this here give-away. Let me tell you ladies, this book is the go to book for all your questions about vintage hairstyle. It has detailed play by play instructions and tons of full color pictures. It even features a small section on make-up tips & tricks. This is hands down the vintage hairstyle bible. So, wouldn't you be excited to win it?

Second we have a lovely bright pink hair flower, that clips into your lovely "do" with the greatest of ease.
Simply wonderful, and will brighten any summer hair style. You can't go wrong with a darling flower in your hair.

I will also be including wave clamps and pin-curl clips (not pictured.) and other vintage goodies I find in my travels.

The Rules and How to Play:

There are 2 ways to enter yourself in this contest. Two (2) votes per person. You must enter by midnight PST on June 30th. A name will be picked at random on July 1st.

To Enter:
1. Comment on this entry and tell me your favorite decade/era and why. It will also be helpful if when you comment you leave your contact information, so I can get in touch if you win!

2. Link to this post. Down below this entry (under the comments) there is a link that says "create a link" click that and share this post with your blog followers. You can also just link directly to the URL above, if you know your html!

Sound Fair? I hope you all enjoy this as much as I am. I look forward to a fun and lively give away!

Featured Shop: Cheep Vintage

Sorry about my lack of useful posting, I have been having one of those emotionally unstable weeks, and could not bring myself to think on bright side and embrace the silver lining in life.

I am back now, and feeling quite peppy this morning, so I though I would share my new favorite ETSY shop: CHEEP VINTAGE

I contemplated *not* sharing this shop, as the prices are SO good I didn't want it to get out. But, I want her to get some good sales so I guess the right thing is to share CheepVintage with the world. Besides, I have her shop syndicated on my dashboard, so I know exactly when she updates!

She has a decent selection of 40s, 50s, and 60s, with an occasional 30s piece in her little internet storefront. But the thing that seals the deal, is the price! If you have been following this blog long, you know I am frugal, and I don't like to spend a lot of money on my vintage. This is  the shop for the frugal vintagette.

Some darling examples:

The Grapes of Wrath Dress (1940s) Size Large: $22.00

Walk Like An Egyptian Novelty Print Dress (1950s) Size XS: $22.00

Beautiful Two-color Slip for skirt/shirt combos (1950s): $11.00

So there you have it, go peruse, you might find a wonderful gem to add to your collection. At these prices you can afford to buy a few! Don't forget to add Cheep Vintage to your favorites as she adds new stuff often!