Tuesday Shoesday: Authentic Vintage Reproductions

Not everyone sees finding the perfect vintage shoe in the right size as a thrill. I can go for months on the trail of a shoe in my size that I'd stumbled across in an old magazine or photo. Not all of my searches end with the shoes on my feet; sometimes I go home barefoot.

Those that Got Away (top, clockwise): $70, KBickert; Palter/Deliso, New York City for Harzfeld's-Kansas City, $99.75, Jeri's Custom Originals; $98, Wildfell Hall Vintage.

If you find yourself with an affair looming (remember my 1920s gala?), check out Re-Mix Vintage Shoes. For those lucky enough to live in Beverly Hills, you're not far from their storefront. For everyone else, the Internet is your friend.

They have bar straps and t-straps.

The Finds: Ritz, 1920s replica, Gold Metallic (shown), Matte Antique Silver (shown), Sizes 5 1/2 to 11, Made in Spain, $198; Balboa, Late 1920s/early 1930s replica, Dark Brown/Antique Brown (shown), Ivory/Antique Parchment, Maize Luggage, Metallic Gold (shown), Black (shown), Sizes 6 to 11 with half sizes, currently unavailable.

And of course, they have Mary Janes.

The Finds (top to bottom): Deco, 1920s replica, Luggage Brown/Chocolate Brown trim (shown), Bone/Chocolate Brown Trim (shown), Antique Olive/Dark Brown Trim, Black Suede/Wine Trim, and Grey Suede/Black Trim, Sizes 6 to 11 with 1/2 sizes, $194; Promenade, Grey/Antique Black, Dark Brown/Antique Luggage (shown), Sizes 5 1/2 to 11, $194, Colors 30% off $136.

Do you have any favorite vintage reproduction shops? Have you been happy with the quality?

Want more shoe candy? View my previous Tuesday Shoesday picks.

Or, check out these other blogs:

Blush Printables, Brancorpa,

La Petite Coquin, Landlocked Bride, 

Life in the Super Burbs, Magnolia Rouge, 

Marry You Me, Postcards & Pretties, and

Santa Barbara Chic.

Ciao Bella!

Eden

 

Credits: All images taken by Re-Mix Classic Vintage Footwear or respective Etsy seller. All collages created by Eden Hensley Silverstein for A Timeless Affair.

Thursday Purseday: The 1950s/1960s Do The 1920s

For our 1920s party, I've decided to go with a 1920s outfit as envisioned in the 1950s or 1960s. Earlier this week I was leaning towards a pair of Mary Janes for my shoes. With my choice of dress - a 1920s style dress from the 1960s, Mary Janes or T-Straps would best complete my outfit. I've yet to find the right pair  in my size yet, but I've got a couple of weeks.

There are a couple of directions I can go with one dress. The first is a classic pairing with black accessories; matches a black Charter Club cloche I found at Mission Community Thrift over a year ago for $3.

Outfit 1: Black Beaded Evening Bag, $28, Rococo Vintage; Pink Dress, Accent West of California, $28, Bamboo Bettie; Black Kitten Heels with Bow, Panita, $26, Zoe's Vintage.

Or, if the party was during the day (or does that matter?), I could go with a brighter outfit by choosing cream accessories.

Outfit 2: Cream Beaded Satin Purse, Lumared, $32, Ingrid Iceland Vintage; Pink Dress, Accent West of California, $28, Bamboo Bettie; White Felt Cloche Hat, Anita Pineault, $28, Jackie D's Retro Boutique; T-Strap Mary Janes, Penjalo, $36, Fun Vintage Living.

Which do you like best?

Want more accessory eye candy? View my previous Thursday Purseday picks.

Or, check out these other blogs:

Brancorpa, Pearls for Paper,

Postcards and Pretties, A Realistic Wedding,

Sparkle & Hay, and The Unreal Bride.

Ciao Bella!

Eden

 

Credits: All collages created by Eden Hensley Silverstein for A Timeless Affair. All product images taken by their respective Etsy sellers.

Tuesday Shoesday: The Roaring 20s

In a couple of weeks, cubes and I are attending a 20s themed party; the perfect excuse for a new pair of shoes! (Also a great reason to watch one of my favorite all time campy musicals - Thoroughly Modern Millie!) Of course the shoes need to represent the period, so off my fingers went.

First, I discovered that with the rising hem lines (up to the knees) of the 1920s, shoes became a fashion accessory. Second, I learned the shoes were designed with me in mind!

"One of the most remarkable of this decade’s shoe styles was the ankle strap button shoe. The T-bar shoe was also popular, along with shoe trimmings of sequins or similar materials (Source: The People History)."

"High heels and buckled footwear were considered to be an ultimate fashion statement ... Peep toe heels were also popular (Source: Buzzle.com)."

"Bar shoes became all the rage for they didn’t fall off your foot while dancing the night away. T-straps were popular too for the same reason and were worn primarily with afternoon gowns. In the twenties, shoes were all about the strap (Source: Head Over Heels History)."

For inspiration, Vintage Textile has galleries of the best items they've sold from various periods.
Their 1920s collection is amazing.

Armed with a few general guidelines it was time to find a vintage (or retro) pair of shoes or a modern representation. I, of course, gravitated towards Mary Janes.

The Finds (top clockwise): Diamond Shine Mary Jane Pump, Clarks, Red Patent Leather, Black Leather, Black Suede (shown), Dark Grey, Blue, $51.98 to $76, endless.com; Artisan Diamond Sparkle Pump, Clarks, Burgandy (shown), Black Leather, Black Suede, Pewter, $94.95, endless.com; indigo, Clarks, Champagne Plush Sateen (shown), Black Leather $90 to $99.95, endless.com.

Unfortunately none of these styles by Clarks were in my size; I really loved the Artisan pumps. For the time being, I'll be doing some more Internet surfing.

Any ideas where I can find cute Mary Janes with a reasonable heel and button detailing? In a size 6.5 or 7?

Finally once you've got your shoes picked out, don't forget this other fashion tip: the color of your nylons.

"Stockings shaded with a skin tone were worn with knee length dresses rather than the traditional black shade (Source: Buzzle.com)."

Want more shoe candy? View my previous Tuesday Shoesday picks.

Or, check out these other blogs:

Blush Printables, Brancorpa,

La Petite Coquin, Landlocked Bride, 

Life in the Super Burbs, Magnolia Rouge, 

Marry You Me, Postcards & Pretties, and

Santa Barbara Chic.

Ciao Bella!

Eden

 

Credits: All product photographs taken by their respective sellers, Vintage Textile and endless.com. All collages created by Eden Hensley Silverstein for A Timeless Affair.