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So now and then its a lovely surprise when I find that a friend has been collecting lots of gorgeous items for me, that she knows are just perfect, and that I would be interested in buying...
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I had been saying to a friend the other day that I would really love to get to the stage where I don't have to go out every weekend trying to source goods, which would mean I could take some time off occasionally. To have a stash of back-up stock at home would make this possible...
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This does now seem to be becoming a reality, as yesterday evening I was able to buy this whole collection of pretty pink rose printed china.
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I'm thrilled to bits with it all and can filter it into the shop as-and-when a space needs to be filled. Perfect!
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And then today, in came a visitor to my shop with this gorgeous 1950's satin gown. It actually belonged to the same lady who I bought another 50's dress from (and have since sold), which I mentioned towards the end of this post.
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It has a few surface marks, but the cut and shape is just gorgeous.
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I've brought it home this evening to give it a light press. I then wanted to photograph it, but due to its small size, have had to place it on my original Edwardian mannequin
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I've brought it home this evening to give it a light press. I then wanted to photograph it, but due to its small size, have had to place it on my original Edwardian mannequin
- She with the 24" waist!
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Her bust is a little large, but hopefully it gives you an idea of the fabulous 50's silhouette, complete with hooped underskirt and stiffened interlining!
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Her bust is a little large, but hopefully it gives you an idea of the fabulous 50's silhouette, complete with hooped underskirt and stiffened interlining!
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The gown will be back in the shop tomorrow.
Enjoy your evening!
Niki x
That dress is beautiful and I love the colour - shame its not in my size as it would have been perfect for a friend's wedding later on in the year.
ReplyDeleteThey were the days....24" waists aaah!! The dress is really beautiful, lucky the eventual owner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous gown and I adore all the pretty rose covered china!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
What a classy gown....beautiful design and colour.
ReplyDeleteLets hope your lady has some more dresses for you...
Julie x
What a perfect gown a fine example of the style and figure of this era. Ditto the lady above more of the same would be fabulous !!
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Ginny x
What a beautiful dress, women were certainly glamorous in the fifties Linda :)
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty china and great to have someone bringing items to you. Wouldn't it be great to ring up a wholesaler and order more stock just like that?! Gorgeous dress. Oh to have a 24 inch waist again.
ReplyDeleteRuth x
Oh Niki, I wish I could give your shop a visit! I love all the pretty china you just bought for your shop! they are truly beautiful! my fave!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful dress, I love the color very much. In Egypt we call OLIVE.
ReplyDeleteLove,
-samya:-)