Thursday, August 13, 2009

REVAMP IT!

When I saw this challenge on Natasha's blog...I just knew I had to try it. It seemed like a lot of fun.

The challenge is to take a piece of vintage clothing or shoes, accessories (the possibilities were endless!) and give it a bit of a new look using your imagination.




Since I love vintage HOLLYWOOD style glam, I decided to use this lovely vintage dress and jacket set. (Purchased from an antique store that was going out of business for 1.00)

Although stunning already, I thought it could use a little, well, you know... REVAMPING!

This is the dress. Just your basic sheath, zipper in the back.

The top or jacket with the feathery cuffs really makes the outfit. Note the bow in front. But, still, it could use a little something extra.

Here is what I found in my vintage stash to revamp it with. A broken 4 strand necklace, some rhinestone bling earrings, pins, and one of my old dancing costume pieces.


The dress was vintage so I knew I had to keep the theme going. I gathered my supplies and went to work.


Instead of repairing the necklace and wearing it as a necklace, I decided to sew it onto the jacket and have the jewelry become part of the outfit.


The bow received a pick me up when I added this rhinestone pin.


The sequin trim from my old dance costume became a tie which instantly gave the dress a vintage feel... somewhere from the 1920's - 40's era.



The matching rhinestone earrings give the shoulders a bit of an epaulet lift, too.



Here is the outfit without the additional "epaulets." I think less was more so I took them off.
Thanks for checking out my REVAMP it!

To check out more revamped items (could be more than just clothes! I can't wait to see what the others have done!) go to Natasha's blog, here.









Sunday, August 9, 2009

The heat is on: August finds

Thank you, this has SOLD!
Ooh la la...a pretty pink parasol gal with her two poodles ... going for a walk! They are even on a leash, still intact. The parasol is amazing!


I remember these at parties when I was a girl...

Christmas candle clip ons for your tree...


Dainty! A pastel trimmed crocheted basket.



A MARX mini globe.


Rose and pink striped perfume atomizer. The mini funnel is perfect for adding your perfume!

A Florentine box for those little goodies on your dresser or vanity.
Vintage choker and matching bracelet.


Thank you, these have SOLD!
Mr and Mrs to hold your Christmas dinner salt and pepper!


Thank you, these have SOLD!
These are adorable! A teeny pair of bride/groom cake or mini cake toppers. Very small! She even has a vintage ribbon still attached.

Too sweet! Tres poodles for dog fanciers...or for those who love the Paris life!


Thank you, these have SOLD!
My heart gave a leap when I spied these beauties. I wrapped them in lovely pink organza and seam binding to give them the extra special touch.

And last but not least, my favorite find of the weekend: an aqua silk lined antique "gloves" box. It is even printed on the lid! I fell in LOVE with it.

All these and more found on the website...Bella Rosa Antiques.


Friday, August 7, 2009

Thinkin' Pink

Two unused hankies (one pink, of course) from Austria.

This is my favorite find! A pink cameo!

A pink souvenir boot.



Just the right amount of pink on an old cake plate.


Thank you, this has SOLD!

And this "Love the Giver" moustache cup with it's sentiment is perfectly shabby pink!
For more pinks go visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound....she hosts this every Saturday!



Wednesday, August 5, 2009

New Arrivals: French Perfume Bottle, Vintage China, Ephemera, Austrian Hankies, Cabinet Card Photos, Porcelain Figurines, Rhinestone Jewelry & More

These old book illustrations are from a Charles Dickens book. You get 18 and they are varied...
One pack sold already!
Unused hankies still in their gift box!

Thank you, this has SOLD!
Great clock face on this old alarm clock!



Sweet little mirror marked DENMARK and a maker's hallmark.


It's pink...and it's a souvenir to boot! Okay...I'll keep my day job.




Thank you, this has SOLD!
My favorite two colors on this lustre creamer.


Roses on a tin...what's not to love?



I love this pink cameo pin. Vintage pin back ...
it almost looks handmade the way it is attached.


Sweet millinery headband...



Pretty pastel plate...so sweet !
I'll be looking for more inventory this week.... let me know if you're looking for something and I might just find it. Last weekend I received a request and presto....the next day I found what she was looking for!
Have a Bella Day!

Monday, August 3, 2009

This week's latest arrivals: COMING SOON!

Shhhhhhhh! It's a SNEAK PEEK....

Here's what's coming this week to Bella Rosa Antiques:





Thank you, this has SOLD!


Thank you, these have SOLD!


Thank you, this has SOLD!



Thank you, the velvet hat has SOLD!































Saturday, August 1, 2009

Pink Saturday ~ My Pink is GONE!

Last week I was excited to show you my latest finds. Well, by the time I had the photos taken and worked on the post...I had come across some more pink lovelies but didn't get them on in time.

Well this week I thought I would show you.... but a lot of my favorites are gone!

They sold already!

Of course with pretty pink roses....I should have known this plate would go.

I knew this one was pretty but gosh, now I wish I had several of them. I received a lot of compliments on it.
And this little cutie and I had to part ways, too. This is the rough part about buying and selling. The letting go.

This pink Limoges cheese dish and cover has not left me.
I get to enjoy it for awhile longer!


And just for fun I picked up these retro pink shower curtain hooks. When was the last time you saw pink shower curtain hooks. With ROSES?????? It was such a match.


Hope you're enjoying your favorite pinks today....and if you need to see what everyone else is showing today...check out Beverly's blog at How Sweet the Sound