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Gift Ideas for Her: Vintage-Inspired Intimate Lingerie

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If you are a man in "romance mode", when it’s about gift giving time, this is for you. Women love special gifts, especially if they are romantic presents. It makes them feel you are passionate and they like that. Of course, there are beautiful romantic greeting cards with quotes that will melt her heart, but when you are deeply and emotionally attached to someone, finding the ideal gift to give isn't anywhere near ‘a breeze’. Here is a tip. A woman is more likely to appreciate intimate gifts than men do, so if you are thinking of what’s best to give her and still don’t have a clue, think exotic lingerie. Not the usual run-of-the-mill kinds, but glamorous, feminine vintage-inspired undergarments that will make her feel special. Whether she is 'rake' slim or plus size, an intimate gift is always one of the best presents to give. So, if you are looking for a romantic present for your partner, forget chocolates. Forget a new toaster, exotic gourmet sweets, or a great

Fancy Bra Straps with Rhinestones

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Fancy bra straps are today's beautiful fashion accessory that provides a new opportunity to accent your strapless gowns and tops as they are made to be exposed. As we all know, exposed straps are no longer a fashion faux pas; they are now 'show-off' accessories and have even become part of a complete look. Image created by Viryabo@Polyvore Though there are simple understated ones like the see-through straps that appear invisible, the most appealing and sought after kinds are embellished with rhinestones and sparkling diamante gems which make them not only elegant but also very attractive without going over the top. They are really great for adding a touch of glitz and glamour to formal evening dresses and gowns. Not only that! Rhinestone studded bra straps can also be worn to beautify less formal clothing like strapless blouses, tank tops (tubes), camisoles (if you like that double strap look), and bustier tops,. They are wonderful pieces of accessories that will give you a

Lucite Purses - Popular Bags of the 1940s

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When many ladies hear “Lucite handbags”, they stereotypically associate them with plastics (PVC), meaning low-price, cheap, economical, or low-integrity. How far from the truth! Created by Viryabo@Polyvore During the prosperous years that followed the end of the 2nd World War, the boom years to be precise, a thermoplastic product was the rave. From interior and industrial design where plastics were used for furniture and geometric forms, to fashion and style where designers created fashion accessories like jewellery, handbags, clutch bags, and purses using strong and durable thermoplastics. Vintage Lucite is sturdy and was a much better than Bakelite, an earlier plastic of the 1920s used in radios and jewellery. Lucite bags became popular in the 1940s with purse lines which include: Rialto Maxim  Shoreham Tyrolean  Llewelyn Venzer Charles Foster Wilardy Originals Lucite handbags and purses came in so many forms and variety including the trendy shell-shaped purse, the flashy rhinestone

Women T-Shirts with Vintage Art Illustrations

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There are lots of t-shirt designs for women out there, so many that most times, it is hard to make a choice but how often do you find stylish ones with vintage art illustrations printed on them? Not often! From whimsical prints of the European circus to vintage poster art, famous 20th-century quotes, and fashion icon reproductions images, tees with classic illustrations are beginning to get the attention of tee shirt lovers, especially women. Baby boomers that grew up in the 20th century still reminisce about the past and many of them will love illustrations of the famous bands of the sixties, images of a young Paul McCartney, Marilyn Monroe , Twiggy, or Coco Chanel on their tees, hoodies , sweatshirts, tank, or crop tops. Then there are vintage art graphics and designs . . . retro prints , automobiles , motorbike riders, rock bands, quirky or ritzy themes , star wars, cat-woman, Wizard of Oz , sepia, and black and white old photography images. Vintage Art on Tees - What to Look Ou

Box Handbag - Trending Vintage Inspired Bags

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Vintage-inspired box handbags make elegant statements and women who love accessorising with anything classic and unique can attest to this. This square box handbag is not only stylish and different from the rest; it is eye-catching and comes in various designs, shapes, and sizes that resemble anything from treasure chests and fine hard luggage to lunch boxes and trunks. This certainly proves that fashion is always cyclic. But then, any fashion trend that lasted close to a decade in the 1900s almost always makes a comeback. The handbag designs come as clutch bags, mini-handbags, and larger designs with adjustable and removable shoulder straps. Retro Style Box Handbag   From Lucite, canvas, and leather, to faux leather, fabric, alloys, and wicker, this vintage inspired piece is made from a good number of both classic and modern materials, meaning you’ll probably find one that’s perfect for your style . . . modern, traditional, retro, or quirky. Braccialini Style Pink Cartoon Box Women Ha

How to Dress Vintage Chic Style in Everyday Clothes

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Are you wondering how to look vintage chic wearing smart everyday clothes and fashion accessories? Do you want to change your usual dressing style for a sophisticated and classy look? If you want to dress classy in a vintage-inspired way, even with some of your everyday clothes, you will find some helpful tips on how to achieve the style. You don't really need to change your entire wardrobe, neither do you need to have a hefty budget for this. Rather, what you need are some basics in your clothing collections and a good number of accessories. Classic Vintage Fashion Accessories We all know how accessorising can help dictate a vintage style; shoes, jewellery, hats, bags, etc... and as long as you take care of these finer details, you’ll be able to achieve that lady-like charm that’s so characteristic of vintage fashion. So, how do you create the style of fashionable women of old with your modern clothing? By adding the most unexpected details to your ordinary-looking outfits. Let u

Graphic Art and Illustrations of Vintage Fashion and Style

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If you love the charm of vintage fashion and appreciate the art of fashion design of a glorious era of close to a century ago, it is certain that like many of us boomers, you'll love graphic art and illustrations of classic clothing and accessories designs. Pictures of fashion as far back as the very early 1900s (a century ago) up until the 1960s are delightful images to behold. Created by Viryabo@Polyvore Hardly comparable to photo art and digital images of the 21st century, vintage art has a unique quality of its own . . . could be the fact that a good number are in black and white, some in sepia ("a reddish-brown colour associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries") while the majority are in colour, or as paper prints of sketches, including painted artwork. There is royalty free vintage fashion graphic art you can find on Clip Art, Shutterstock, and Pixaby sites to mention a few. However, a majority of free sites only allow y