If I Could Dress Kate Middleton...



It's hard to believe almost a week has passed since the big "Wedding". Kate Middleton is the current 'it' girl and who can blame us for being so enamoured with her! Tall at 5'10, long gorgeous brown hair, slim figure and of course, married to a Prince that really loves her! For all those assets, I think she dresses kind of boring tat time with all those blue dresses with black jacket looks. The wedding dress was an exception of course. The wedding dress inspired vintage dreams of Grace Kelly with all her class and elegance. So how about it Kate, why not try on some vintage looks? Here are some of my picks for Kate and a sneak peek at this week's offerings from the Witchery Vintage!

For those casual weekend at the castle...a 1950s cotton lace trimmed rockabilly frock from the Walker Collection

1930s inspired navy and white polka dot dress with blue felt cloche

For days when she's visiting her mum and cool sister Pippa!~1970s off the shoulder senorita style flounce dress

For those cruises or visits to Africa~1970s blue and white sundress

For when Kate and William visit Canada!!! Perfect for a walkabout!
1940s inspired cheetah print suit with pencil skirt, 1960s leopard pillbox and matching butterscotch gloves

Back to the Woods

The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.  ~Author Unknown

Just beyond my house on Chapel Hill, there lies a mini forest bounded by a stone wall. Crossing the street and taking the path into the forest takes one into a different world away from the sounds and rush of daily life. This is where some of our best vintage pictures have been taken. Recently some old trees came crashing down during a big wind storm. This majestic tree has become a wonderful plaything for the cats as well a the perfect setting for our new floral vintage offerings this week~

Salem investigates the tree with Lindsay

1960s Gypsy Caravan dress with poet sleeves

1970s Greek Goddess dress in peach

1980s ditsy floral purple blue print grunge dress

1980s Wicked Game ditsy floral mini print bombshell dress
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73432352/vintage-1980s-wicked-game-black-ditsy

1980s Victorian Romance floral dress with button front

1980s Purple Hyacinth babydoll grunge dress

Mort Rainey directing the photo shoot!

I Heart My Customers Royal Style!

This is the week for Royal Wedding fever! T.V., radio, the internet are all focussing of the 'wedding of the century!" Although personally I believe that title goes to Diana, this wedding is a step in the right direction for the monarchy and for young people's views on marriage (with fingers crossed)~
I love selling wedding dresses and last spring, The Witchery Vintage sold several wedding gowns to special customers overseas.  One wonderful customer, Carolanne Armstrong, graciously has shared her wedding pictures with me. What makes this extra special it that she resides in England and the photos were taken in front of Windsor Castle! She makes a most beautiful vintage bride!!!!!Thank you so much Carolanne for sharing your photos with me. I am so happy that we could be involved in making your special day an unforgettable one!!!xoxoxxo

~Vintage make Dreams come True~

The Walker Collection

 Well, this week's theme is definitely the 1950s! With summer fast approaching, rockabilly swing dresses are at the heart of the Walker Collection. Who is Walker, you might ask? Well, Mr. Walker is my neighbour, very paternal and protective, he looks like an actor from one of those medieval, Viking type movies. With his white hair tied back in a ponytail and white goatee beard, he commands quite a figure but he has a heart of gold.  One day, I came home to several large garbage bags on my porch. As I opened them, I was thrilled to find them overflowing with vintage items from the 1950s! The first thing I thought was is this a dream? As I started to go through the bags I try to think of who would be so generous and thoughtful as to leave these wonderful items on my doorstep.
Later that evening I saw Mr. Walker out on his porch. He asked if the 'dresses were okay?" I proceeded to gush and thank him profusely saying they were perfect then cautiously asked in a tone similar to Oliver Twist, "Is there anymore?" "Yes", he replied. "We were going to throw out the ones that were dirty or ripped but if you want them, I'll bring them by tomorrow". Recovering from shock at what could have been thrown out, I eagerly anticipated my next gift from my Vintage Godfather! Sure enough, another bag plus shoes and purses were at my door!

The dresses found in the bag on my porch!

I truly have wonderful neighbours that embrace the love of vintage and were lovely enough to think of me when finding such treasures. Through the magic of my mother's cleaning, mending and pressing handiwork, I was like to present some of the Walker Collection!

1950s Jerry Gilden Spectator Dress "Tahiti Treat'

1950s Wisteria Lane Dress ~Sold

1950s Summer Breeze Dress~sold

Soon to be listed in my shop this weekend. 1950s Black Fig Swing Dress

Sold!

Notice the sign to the right of Megan, yes, we do our photographs at Mr. Walker's house too! Kitty Mort likes to get in on the vintage action! Sold to a FAB customer in Australia!

The first of many 1950s blouses in the collection!  www.etsy.com/listing/72136031/vintage-1950s-high-society-white-blouse sold!

1950s Country Picnic Dress! The pink in this dress is adorably sweet!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70927910/vintage-1950s-country-picnic-pink-cotton

1950s Root Beer cropped blouse

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71882051/vintage1950s-root-beer-float-brown-and?ref=v1_other_1 Sold!



http://www.etsy.com/listing/72237032/vintage-1950s-pink-poodle-pink-cotton
1950s Pink Poodle summer pin up dress

All of these dresses plus more to come can be found at The Witchery Vintage. As a special offer, follow this blog and receive 15% off when you put BROOMSTICK into the coupon code! Enjoy!





Spring has Sprung!

I hope it's finally over! Snow! Please Mother Nature no more snow, bring us spring! If today is any evidence that spring has finally arrived, well rest assured, we'll be basking in its warm glory very soon! The Witchery Vintage has gotten into the 'spring' of things to with some new fabulous vintage for spring from current retro 70s jumpsuits (a huge runaway trend for spring), 1960s floral shifts and the fun of the 1980s, we have something for everyone! Enjoy!

Black and White for Spring

1940s/80s look Polkas and Peplum

Garden florals

1980s April Cornell Shabby Chic print

1940s Pink Daisy Day dress

Gorgeous Sky Blue70s  Maxi Dress with Sexy Back

1960s Floral shift dresses

Chocolate Brown Lace Mini Dress 80s/90s

OOh La La! 1960s French style Black stripe knit dress

All of these fabulous dresses will be coming up this week on the Witchery Vintage!