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Searching successfully for vintage clothing is getting to be more of an uphill task these days, so, if you are a fashion and style enthusiast , with a passion for vintage clothing , you will know exactly what i mean.
If you have been rummaging through attic sales, garage sales or estate sales, looking for that unusual antique piece, without much luck, then vintage inspired and retro clothing is your next best choice.
The vintage inspired and retro clothing worth collecting are a bit up-end in some cases, but you can carefully choose each piece, and end up acquiring a great collection of classic pieces of art. I call them 'timeless'.
Vintage couture has now become bigger than ever as we see more and more bygone styles coming back onto the catwalks.
I started my collections of antique and vintage clothing many years ago. What i did back then, was to mix-and-match contemporary designs and pieces, with the vintage collections that I owned. From a 50's bakerlite bag, a Pucci print, of the '60s (they're always in style, especially in black and white), to a 1960 cut velvet chiffon dress with a matching jacket. I mixed them creatively with any new fashion style that came along.
However, it became more difficult for me to find unique items, and then i discovered that switching to vintage inspired creations became a wonderful alternative.
So, if like me, you have the same dilemma, just do the switch and discover a whole new world of antique and vintage couture re-incarnated.
Passion, and, demand for vintage clothing brought on the production of vintage inspired haute couture dresses and shoes. A vintage inspired piece of clothing is like an art reproduction, looks just as good, but costs much less than an original which is so hard to find. So its very affordable. Especially in these lean and hard times.
o Certain classic styles such as slouchy leather bags, off the shoulder and no shoulder minis, midis and maxi dresses, lace up boots and fabric shoes, to mention a minute few, are always fashionable and are available in vintage inspired options.
o To start off with new ideas, your first port of call should be the fashion magazines. Check on the latest fashion trends, the new cuts, textures, colours. Check out the vintage, retro, and indie fashions. This will give you a feel of what's going on out there fashion-wise.
o Check your Yellow pages for local stores and boutiques that carry vintage clothing. Look in these stores for books on antique and vintage apparels of the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's or 80's. Check the designs and compare them to contemporary pieces fashioned after the vintage.
o Go online. Search the web for vintage haute couture clothing, and discover a world of information and photo images of designs that will open your imagination further.
o Discover the marriage of online shopping and video. There, you will experience the stories, creativity and depth that are largely absent from today's e-commerce. As an online shopper, you will discover unique items from designers, boutiques, artists, manufacturers and personalities, and you get a personal and entertaining look at the sellers and their products. This can help guide your decisions.
o Visit fashion shows, if you live in any of the major fashion cities around the world. Recently, catwalks in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, New York, Rome and London, displayed a whole host of distinctly wearable vintage inspired couture trends. Trends inspired by the antique and vintage. You shall surely see more of these in the months ahead.
Vintage inspired [http://www.squidoo.com/vintage-inspired-couture_retro_indie-dresses] and retro clothing styles are classic, endless, and because they are usually one-piece, they are easy to accessorize with a modern shoe, belt, hats or costume jewellry.
You should look out for vintage inspired clothes with tiny waists, shown often as glamorous, luxurious, feminine, low necked evening dresses or boned strapless dresses in taffetas, lace, nets, tulle, chiffon and satin or even nylon. Collect straight skirts with front and back inverted pleats (used to be called kick pleats), pleated skirts set on a hip yoke, worn with short sleeved over blouses, or straight sweater dresses, worn belted, with waists nipped in.
Remove all the hard rummaging work by visiting online vintage and retro stores. You won't believe your finds, and at great prices too. These online stores usually offer great promotions, seasonal savings and in most cases, free shipping.
Find ideas here [http://www.squidoo.com/vintage-inspired-couture_retro_indie-dresses] to build up your wardrobe, get ready for the months ahead.
So get to work.
Enjoy Spring 2009.
Create a new you!
Picking Just The Right Vintage T Shirt For Your Style
When you go shopping in mall stores or even on the internet these days, you might notice that there is a very retro feel to most of the clothing. One very popular style right now is the vintage t shirt. While some people are actually going to thrift stores to find these retro tees, most of them are reproductions, which look better than the originals! Retro tees are a great asset to any wardrobe because they add a bit of diversity, culture, and fun to what may be an otherwise dull closet full of clothes.
The great thing about the vintage t shirt craze that has been ongoing for some time now is that it works for the old and young alike. While there are many fashion trends that are only for the young, this is one that everyone can get in on. No one is too old for a basic tee, and the retro look is something that most of us are drawn to. This type of clothing is simple but makes a statement, and perhaps even allows us to let our personality shine through our clothing a bit.
Not only is the vintage t shirt craze open to people of all ages, it comes in many shapes and sizes. Think about it, most of these retro tees are simply a basic tee with an old school or traditional type design on it. This means that there are a lot of different options out there so that we can have a whole closet full of this fashion trend but not look the same every day. Or, each person can buy just one or two of this type of tee and really find something that fits his or her personality. This is not the case with a lot of other fashion trends, because most styles only come in so many colors, textures, and sizes so eventually we all end up looking basically the same. This is not the case when it comes to this type of tee!
The retro look is something that many families are bonding over. Just think about it, many kids are coming home from shopping with friends with tees that have the designs of classic characters or brands that were "cool" when their parents were kids. This is opening up a dialogue between parents and their children that wasn't there before. Of course, this isn't the intention, but it is a positive side effect of what is essentially a fashion trend.
If you aren't sure where to buy a vintage t shirt that suits your personality, you may want to visit the http://www.funkyes.com website. This is a website that is dedicated to personal style, slogans, and the retro look that is something we can all wear. You will find a wide selection of tees here that will fit your body type, your budget, and your personal style. You can shop around, but you will probably find that the Funk Yes selection is one of the very best you will find anywhere.
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was founded in 2005 in Byron Bay, Australia. Their online launch has been met with tremendous interest from people around the globe. For more information on novelty t shirts and vintage t shirts please visit our site.
How to make an retro (vintage) style LCD handheld game with monochrome screen?
remember games like these from the handheld?
http://www.miniarcade.com/miniarcade.htm
the sprites moved around the pre-setted electrodes. I would imagine this is possible to make personally these days, from scratch. Where can I go and learn how to make these?
Well youll need to know at least basic to moderately advance electronics. Programming and a good study of microcontrollers.
Try www.avrfreaks.net
M-ACT plans retro prom
Vintage dresses are on display at Habitat Thrift Store in Marysville, ready for the M-ACT retro prom planned for Feb. 20. The Marysville Area Community Theatre will host a Retro Prom Feb. 20, starting at 8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, Marysville.
Thanks for visiting!
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