Wedding season is upon us. I’ve got several to attend this summer, and my guess is that you do, too. Which means you are probably stressing out about what to wear (I know I am!). Because as much as we all enjoy celebrating our loved ones’ happy days, the wedding guest wardrobe can be a [...]
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Be the Best Dressed Wedding Guest
Frances Johnson
Posted on May 04 2014
Wedding season is upon us. I’ve got several to attend this summer, and my guess is that you do, too. Which means you are probably stressing out about what to wear (I know I am!). Because as much as we all enjoy celebrating our loved ones’ happy days, the wedding guest wardrobe can be a [...]
Let’s Cook, 1950s Style
Jasmin Bollman
Posted on May 01 2014
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the overwhelming urge to gather your friends and family for a dinner party of epic proportions - outside, of course. Forego the tried-and-true tropes that generally define an outdoor dinner and kick it up a notch with a 1950's-themed party. Whether you decide to cook everything yourself or [...]
Sydney City Collection: Pieces for a Perfect Day
Frances Johnson
Posted on March 09 2014
There are few things more satisfying than planning the perfect day. You know, one filled with your favorite people, places, and pastimes. And a perfect day is only improved by the perfect wardrobe. The only catch being that the perfect wardrobe for a perfect day needs to be versatile and easy-to-wear, something that can [...]
Vintage Wedding Inspiration
Shabby Apple Team
Posted on March 02 2014
We can hear the bells . . . Wedding season is right around the corner--what will you be wearing? Whether the bride, a bridesmaid or a wedding guest, you'll want to look and feel your best. For the BrideClassic shillouetes, colors and textures are a bride's best friend. We're loving lace and tulle in crisp [...]
How-to: Throwing a 1950s Inspired Dinner Party
Brooke Passey
Posted on February 26 2014
The 1950s was a time of flourishing styles, lively music, and positive energy. Women wore full skirts, men carried briefcases, and at the end of every day people in suburbs everywhere gathered around the table for a home cooked meal. Although we might not spend as much time around the table these days, hosting a [...]
Hunting for Vintage Treasures
Frances Johnson
Posted on February 25 2014
Vintage shopping is what I like to call a high-risk, high-reward activity. You can spend hours digging through musty, dusty piles and come away with nothing but allergies, or you can find the treasure of your life. Because we care about you (and your sinuses), here are some tips to keep you in the high-reward [...]
Wardrobe In Bloom: Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s Color of the Year
Jasmin Bollman
Posted on January 22 2014
Each year, Pantone releases the name of the color that is poised to set trends in fashion and beauty. And each year, they get it spot on. I remember two years ago when Tangerine Tango was named as their Color of the Year just as I was becoming obsessed with anything and everything coral. How [...]
A New Year, a New Look! Fashion Resolutions for 2014
Brooke Passey
Posted on January 09 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR!Here we go again, January. Every year this month rolls around and the motivation to be a better human kicks in. Last year, among other things, I wanted to quit drinking soda. This year, among other things, I want to quit drinking soda. Ugh.We all have our resolutions. Be more patient, eat healthier, [...]
Celebrate the Holidays with Vintage Decorations
Posted on December 10 2013
When I started doing research for this post, I tried desperately to find photos of the Christmas ornaments I remembered from my childhood. The mid-1980's were rife with garish aluminum ornaments in a dizzying array of often-mismatched colours. While they certainly weren't beauties to behold, they did help to shape and define my memories of [...]
The Statement Dessert
Posted on December 02 2013
There you are. Your hair is piled perfectly on top of your head like a ballerina, your red lipstick is ready for smacking, and your brand new Shabby Apple Fire and Ice dress is hugging your figure in all the right places. It’s time for the annual holiday gathering at your in-laws house.Fire and Ice [...]
Vintage-Inspired Halloween
Posted on October 24 2013
Halloween is fast approaching but it’s not too late for those of you still without a costume. If you don’t have a lot of time or money to put into an outfit, use what you already have to your advantage--pick a costume with defining hair and makeup! Here are some vintage-inspired costumes complete with clothing, [...]
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