Posts Tagged ‘dance’
Electric Gypsy
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. While searching for 1930′s reproduction clothing, I stumbled across Electric Gypsy, a UK-based retailer of handmade reproduction clothing from the 1930′s through the 1980′s. For each decade, there are a few choice garments made with a selection of fabric options, and I was excited to see that they [...]
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Tags: 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, Balboa, Charleston, clothing, dance, dress, Electric Gypsy, fabric, jazz, Lindy Hop, pattern, reproduction, skirt, swing, UK, vintage
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. Men tend to wear their dance shoes out, so I was pleasantly surprised to see this eBay listing for a pair of black cap toe Aris Allens, size 11.5, gently used. They look to be in great condition and, with a $24.99 starting bid, much cheaper than a [...]
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Tags: Aris Allen, Balboa, cap toe, dance, dancestore.com, jazz, Lindy Hop, men, men's, oxford, shoe, swing
1930′s Dotted Swiss Dress
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. The weather is freezing here, so of course I want to be in a sundress or something like this 1930′s dotted swiss dress, with adorable double piping, Peter Pan collar, and fauxlero detail! Someone buy this and whisk me away to a warmer destination…with a $14.00 starting bid [...]
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Tags: 1930's, Balboa, dance, dotted swiss, dress, jazz, Lindy Hop, piping, Summer, swing, white
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. Portland-based repro maven Jitterbuggin is running a Facebook promotion where YOU could win $100 in Jitterbuggin merchandise. You want this $100. How can you enter to win? From the Jitterbuggin website: “This is a very special gift certificate! It will be given away FOR FREE when the Jitterbuggin [...]
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Tags: 1930's, 1940's, Balboa, Charleston, dance, dress, jazz, Jitterbuggin, Lindy Hop, OR, Oregon, pants, Portland, reproduction, shirt, skirt, swing
Trashy Diva Bridal Collection
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. In another stroke of genius, the New Orleans-based Trashy Diva has launched a bridal collection, featuring some of their most popular dress styles in white stretch cotton blend satin. This collection is perfect for so many things, but especially for dancers who may want to change from their [...]
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Tags: 1920's, Audrey, Balboa, Ballerina, Cage, casual, Charleston, coat dress, cotton, Courtney, dance, Dottie, dress, Honey, informal, jazz, knee length, Lindy Hop, mini, New Orleans, reception, satin, short, swing, Trashy Diva, wedding
Gray Three Piece Suit
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. I am still hunting three piece suits for my husband and I came across this lovely gray specimen today on eBay – it’s not vintage (in a swing era sense), but I thought the lines on this suit were really nice. Specifically, note how the jacket has a [...]
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Tags: clothing, dance, eBay, grey, Lindy Hop, swing, three piece suit
Floweruary 2012
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. It’s that time of year again, time to don your best blooms for a celebration of cheer, color, and beauty during the winter month of February – with the blessing of Patron Saint Billie Holiday, 2012 will be another great year for Floweruary. There’s an added challenge this [...]
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Tags: accessory, Billie Holiday, bloom, dance, flower, Floweruary, gardenia, hair, Kerry Genese, Lindy Hopper's Fund, Philadelphia, swing
Be My Jazz Baby 2012 Vendors
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. This past weekend I attended a wonderful dance and workshop weekend in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA called Be My Jazz Baby and blissed out on two nights of dancing to Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society. Be My Jazz Baby worked to bring in vendors, who set up their [...]
Filed under: 1940's, 1950's, Accessories, Dresses, Events, Hats, Jewelry, Shoes, Vintage Stores | 4 Comments
Tags: accessories, Aris Allen, Be My Jazz Baby, Boutonnieres, Caroline Langdon, clothing, Creations by Crawford, dance, dancestore.com, Drew Nugent, fascinator, feathers, flower, hair, Hairzapoppin', Hampton, hat, jazz, Kelsie McNair, Kristy Milliken, Midnight Society, Modernlux, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Sharon Crawford, Shoes, swing, vintage, Vintage Visage, Virginia, With Lavender and Lace
Be My Jazz Baby, Norfolk VA
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. This weekend I’m traveling to Norfolk, Virginia for the Be My Jazz Baby workshop and competition weekend. Two of my favorite male clotheshorses, Bill Speidel and Victor Celania, are organizing this event and I am excited to see the vendors they have selected for the event! There will [...]
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Tags: accessories, Balboa, Be My Jazz Baby, Bill Speidel, Charleston, clothing, dance, event, hair, Lindy Hop, Norfolk, swing, vendors, Victor Celania, Virginia, workshop
Re-mix eBay Redux
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. I haven’t done a rundown of the Re-mix Vintage Shoe offerings on eBay in a while – there’s been a bit of an influx, here are the goods:
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Tags: Balboa, Charleston, dance, Lindy Hop, Re-mix, Remix, Shoes, swing, vintage
Moving Comfort Bras
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. I am still on a quest for the perfect dance bra. Those female dancers who are well endowed know what a pain it is to not have proper foundation garments that will hold everything in place for the athleticism of Lindy Hop, while trying to maintain a sense [...]
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Tags: Balboa, ballet, bra, C, cup, D, dance, DD, E, Fiona, high impact, large, leotard, Lindy Hop, Moving Comfort, sports bra, swing, underwear
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. Unless you’ve been dancing under a rock, you’ve probably noticed an increase in the number of leads wearing vests at swing dances. The phenomenon is so prevalent in the Balboa community that Eastern Balboa Championships organizer and MC Chris Owens noted during one of the Balboa competitions at [...]
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Tags: Balboa, Briar Vintage, Charleston, cut, dance, dancing, David Lochner, fit, jazz, Lindy Hop, men, menswear, Philadelphia, swing, tailoring, vest, where to buy
Top Hat and Lindy Commerce
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. I love the micro-economies that pop up at swing dance events. I hope that vendor areas continue to develop at events and bring dancers closer to the goods and products they need and want. I’m not at Lindy Focus this week, but it’s hard to ignore all the [...]
Filed under: 1920's, 1930's, Hats | 1 Comment
Tags: Balboa, beaver, Bill Speidel, Charleston, Chicago, dance, dancing, Fifield & Stevenson, Herbert Johnson, Lindy Focus, Lindy Hop, London, Sharon Crawford, swing, top hat, tuxedo, vintage
Tuxedo Junction
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. While reading my mom’s copy of the January 2012 issue of Town and Country, I ran across a comic strip detailing the history of the tuxedo – not normal comic book fare, so I was intrigued. Here’s your history lesson for the week: according to the strip and [...]
Filed under: 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, Jackets, Pants, Suits | 3 Comments
Tags: 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, Balboa, black tie, Charleston, collar, dance, eBay, Etsy, faille, Fred Astaire, jacket, jazz, Lindy Focus, Lindy Hop, New Year's Eve, pants, peaked lapels, satin, shawl, swing, Tails, tuxedo, vest, vintage, white tie
This post was written by Lindy Shopper. Fa la la la la, la la LA LAAAAAA! *ahem* I’m in a spirited mood this week and perhaps some more lovely shoes will get you feeling merry and bright. Here’s a bevy of vintage beauties from Etsy. Enjoy!
Filed under: 1930's, 1940's | 1 Comment
Tags: 1930's, 1940's, All Balboa Weekend, back, Balboa, croc, dance, dancer, Etsy, heel, jazz, lace, leather, Lindy Hop, oxford, pumps, Raleigh Vintage, Shoes, sling, swing, two tone, women
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