Oh my stars, it's vintage music!

Today I’m trying something new. The first ever Lemonade Stand music mix! This is a jivey little go-go set for all you cool cats and sassy kittens out there to enjoy as we wind down the days of summer. Included are a few fun tunes the Devil-Ettes have danced to, some great 60s pop from France and even some special 60s tracks from Singapore and Thailand. I hope you like it!

01.   Beat Me Til I’m Blue – Hotel Easy Vol. 3

02.   Talkin’Bout Boys - Artist Unknown 

03.   You Little Angel You – The Archies

04.   Pull Shapes – The Pipettes

05.   Hully Gully – Tommy Kinsman

06.   Le Lion – Patricia Carli

07.   C’est Bon - Adele

08.   Beatnik Daddy – Barbara Evans

09.   Kinda Kinky – The Ray McVay Sound

10.   The Boat that I Row - Sodsai Chaengkij

11.   How To Catch A Girl - Rita Chao & The Quests

12.   Chick Habit – April March

13.   Time of the Season  -The Zombies

     14.   Don’t Sleep in the Subway – Petula Clark

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Pssst, I’ve never done this so please let me know if it works!

Strawberry Lemonade Vintage.

I've been collecting vintage clothing forever. We're talking 15 years (probably longer). The bulk of my collection comes from thrift stores with a handful of nicer gems scored on eBay or at vintage clothing shops.

While I have worn 75% of the items in "the vaults" (as I like to call them) many are not my size. Some are way too big and loads are waaay too small. The problem is, if I see an amazing vintage item I simply CAN'T pass it up. The colors, the cuts, the fabric. I am beyond smitten with vintage. I really feel like they are little pieces of art. When I see something amazing, I have to take it home where I know it will be loved.



This past weekend I was downstairs and realized that my collection is kind of insane. In my defense, I used to be a major vintage seller on eBay...and I simply haven't had the time to photograph and sell like I used to. (My friend Kristin of Hiss & Hearse is an AMAZING photographer and she and I have been plotting a big photo shoot for ages....we have to make it happen!) I have two racks of "the good stuff," vintage designer and favorites I simply can't bear to part with. And then another two full racks of items that are equally adorable but ready to sell. If you're a local girlie let me know and I'll put you on my mailing list because I am plotting a Vintage Frock Fest sometime in the near future! (This will be an invitation only boutique sale of some of my most fabulous vintage goodies. Fair prices, but to be clear this ain't no garage sale. These are mah babies!! I also have a zillion vintage purses, coats, hats and shoes....)



I'll be photographing the items that will be up for sale but first I wanted to share with you guys some of my favorite fabrics. Alas, many of these are stickin' with me, but I promise the rest is just as good!


I love the fabric on this Paganne dress. It's so insanely groovy!


Paganne meets Pucci.
The Pucci on the right was an eBay score. There are some teensy pin prick stains, but its a beauteous silk dress and I just lerrve it. I've managed to score lots of Pucci at thrift stores, but they are always from his FormFit Rogers lingerie line. The fabric is always that flmisy nylon but it's still fun as ever (and yes, I've been known to rock the nightie-as-dress look!).


Greg found this amazing cotton Pucci shift at a thrift store for $5. He's got a great eye, the hubs. I think the pattern is so dainty and sweet. I love Pucci but I have to admit sometimes the patterns are just TOO over the top (I know, I know, sacrilege to say such a thing about Emilio!), but it's the truth, Ruth!

The dress on the left is the best fabric. It's a boxy shapeless housedress but I've had it for nearly 20 years and just love it. The sweater on the right is INSANE. Big bell pom pom sleeves from the early 50s. Looks delightful with slim pants (but I could never wear a coat when I busted this baby out...the sleeves never fit!!). I love the idea of some crazy 50s gal flitting about in this kookoo sweater!






Just some pretty fabrics. Actually most of these will be part of the Boutique Blow Out sale! The top two images are shirts and tunics. The bottom two are maxi's, which is very in...but they would also look darling lopped off at the knee.


This Juliet dress is simply gorgeous...sheer sleeves and the beading is to die for. It would make a lovely formal gown for a black tie event, plus the color is so unique!







Sometimes the tags are even better than the garment. This little pink cutie is adorable, but how awesome is the tag?? The Young Sophisticates. That can be our all- girl band, ok?

I've barely scratched the surface dolls, there is so much more. I hope you enjoyed this little peek into my crazy world of vintage luv!! I'll be documenting more in the weeks to come. Just leave me a little comment if you wanna see more!

xoxo,

alix the obsessed

I'm Mod About You, 60s Girlies

Some pretty 60s girlies for your viewing pleasure, my darlings.

Curiouser and Curiouser.

I'm totally excited to see Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. I'm sure you've seen the photos, as they've been making the rounds on the blogs. It really looks like its going to be an over the top visual dee-lite. I was thinking about Alice and was reminded of that great photoshoot in Vogue a year or so ago. Model Natalia Vodianova portrayed Alice and each spread featured a different designer. The whole mess o' fabulosity was shot by Annie Leibovitz. Pretty good stuff.


Olivier Theyskens as Lewis Carroll photographing young Alice LIddell.


Down the Rabbit Hole: Faster, faster, faster she fell! Chasing Tom Ford's White Rabbit, our Alice disappears down the never-ending dark passage.


Drink Me. How was Alice to know the innocent little bottle would make her grow to such a size? As Helmut Lang watched from the wall, she curled her legs up and hoped the designer's organza minidress wouldn't be crushed by her startling height.


Advice from a Caterpillar. Clad in Marc Jacobs's ruffled chiffon minidress, Alice found herself engaged in an infuriatingly roundabout conversation with a mushroom-dweller. Where am I? she wondered...and how have I gotten here?


Pig & Pepper. It was a queer-shaped little creature, and held out its arms and legs in all directions, “just like a starfish.” Karl Lagerfeld steals the scene yet again.


Tweedledum and Tweedledee. “If you think we're alive, you ought to speak,” said the one marked DEE. Alice, in a Viktor & Rolf multilayered silk dress, stared as the Tweedle duo spouted nonsensical tongue twisters.


The Mad Tea Party. “No room!” The March Hare and Mad Hatter shouted. “No room!” But Alice plunked down, desperate for some biscuits after a long day of living backward. Christian Lacroix, dahling.


Who Stole the Tarts?. “My name is Alice, so please Your Majesty,” the young girl, draped in Dior Couture, said softly. “ You make me giddy!” screamed the Queen. Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano.


The Mock Turtle's Story. “What is his sorrow?” Alice, in Atelier Versace, asked the Gryphon. “Once,” sighed the Mock Turtle, “ I was a real turtle.” Donatella Versace and Rupert Everett.


Through the Looking Glass. Wrapped in ocean-blue Balenciaga couture, Alice perched on the mantel, longing to escape into the shadow world, as her black kitty purred nearby. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière

Style Files: It's August and it's freezing.

Would it surprise you if I told you we have been have chilly weather?? Yes, in August. You may have heard the famous quote attributed to Mark Twain, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco!" Ain't it the truth Mark. Ttruer words were never spoken. I mean, it's August people and I was shivering in the fog yesterday!
(pssst... wanna know a little insider's secret? Mr. Twain never actually uttered those words—but the quote is so great we like to claim it as our own. Another insider's secret? No self-respecting San Franciscan would ever refer to our fair city as "Frisco." Now ya know!)





That last picture is a little ridiculous (what's with my dork expression??) but I wanted to show a close up of the groovy tee. OK Wardrobe Remixers, here's what I'm wearin':

+ Vintage brown and white polka dot secretary blouse
+ Lime green tee with Yoshitoma Nara graphic (from ze MOMA store)
+ Faded Black Jeans from Target
+ Brown and white vintage pumps, thrifted
+ Bone colored marc by marc jacobs bag

I have another product question for you guys...what do you use in your hair?? Any fave conditioners or leave-in smoother type stuff?? My crazy curls and I thank you!!

Vintage Kids: Art Seiden is the man.

Heeeee's baaaack. Art Seiden is one of my tippy top favorite children's book illustrators, and he's already made an appearance on Storytime Tuesdays. This book is a Wonder Book from 1960 entitled "The Romper Room Do Bee Book of Manners." For all you younguns, Romper Room was a kid's show that ran from the 50s thru the mid 80s. This book is so dang cute. It teaches preschoolers good manners ("Do bee polite and helpful!") but it's Art Seiden's illustrations that are really the tops.

How awesome are this little boy's clothes?? The stripey shirt...the groovy lil bow tie. I also love his little stance...check him out on the phone and then lifting that crazy strong man barbell!! Loooove it.

Here's to always being a Do Bee and never a grouchy ol Don't Bee!


Images: The Romper Room Do Bee Book of Manners by Nancy Claster. Pictures by Art Seiden. 1960.