Ecclectically Ecclectical

Ecclectically Ecclectical.  by 33norashmora33

RECONSTRUCTED cotton flannel... EcoShag $32.00	Vintage 50s Ray Ban Cat Eye ... Vintage50sEyew... $164.00	SWANclothing Original Sock G... SWANclothing $45.00	Vintage Granite Bull vntagequeen $42.00
bay bridge waterfront love i... 4blankwalls $26.00	Pinecone earrings MagpiesShop $9.00	Through the Looking Glass - ... RenataandJonat... $125.00	Tuscan Sky, Hand Blown Glass... corporanglass $1300.00
Gnome 6x6 Print esoule $25.00	Vintage Men's Mohair Mar... HazeyJaneVinta... $50.00	Leather leaves earrings mariaHandmade $17.00	White Birch Stone Pendant Starseedcharms $38.00
Foxy Orange Herman Miller Ch... oldnewhouse $750.00	Jumbo Bubble Chandelier by P... jeanpelle $3000.00	Beautifully Draped Evening D... LuciaVerona $75.00	leather wallet checkbook cov... inblue $23.00

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Etsy Seller Profile: Jayne of Strumpets Bazaar

Here is an interview with the lovely Jayne, who runs the incredible vintage shop Strumpets Bazaar. Jayne is a member of one of my favorite Etsy Teams I am a part of, the Tattooed Vintage Sellers Guild! If there was ever a guild I would want to be a part of, it is this one. So without further ado, here is Jayne on vintage, tattoos, politics, and more!

Jayne of Strumpet's Bazaar, Modeling her shop's 50's Ocelot Print Sheepskin Coat. Photo by Clare Hocter

50s Circle Skirt

Nora : Tell me about your shop ? What do you carry? Who is involved? Why did you start? 

 Jayne: My shop carries vintage clothing, accessories, bric a brac and books. I’ve always been a magpie for all kinds of vintage so I didn’t want to limit myself to just one thing or another. Anything that catches my eye may be included and I don’t stock anything I wouldn’t be happy to own myself. I stock items up to and including 1980s. At the moment it’s just me running the Bazaar although my husband helps out with market stalls as well as casting his critical eye over my finds and offering help and advice. The impetus for starting the shop stemmed from getting married in 2009 – when both me and my husband chose to wear vintage outfits and accessories at our wedding. I got totally addicted to the thrill of collecting during this time. Of course some things I bought didn’t quite work their way into our outfits so I started stockpiling the extraneous items. I decided to start a shop in order to have a focus and a purpose to my habit!

Kitsch Shot Glass Set in Stand

Nora: What tattoos do you have? Tell us about them?
Jayne: I have one large tattoo which was designed for me by a friend and covers my back from beneath my right shoulder blade down to the top of my left buttock. It encompasses a rose, a snake, and a two headed woman being pulled in opposite directions. The way these elements are put together resembles a skull. I’ll let you make your own story out of that….

Tan Ostrich Art Deco Handbag

Nora:  Is fashion political?
In the sense that fashion represents power and status – yes. And that’s probably the main reason why I don’t engage with current fashion trends. Much as I enjoy looking at new fashion as an art form, I don’t like the way we are encouraged to feel that we must have the latest Prada handbag or Jimmy Choo shoes to validate our existence or prove ourselves a success. I prefer not to wear anything that has a label showing. People pay extortionate amounts of money to have the same clothes and accessories that everyone else is aspiring to. I prefer to take myself right out of that equation by wearing vintage and second-hand clothing. I can be more certain that no-one else will turn up in the same outfit and I’m more comfortable not competing with others in that way. Oh and it costs me a lot less too.

For Recipe (and photo) click HERE. Yum.

 Nora: 
What is your favorite dessert?
Jayne: Sticky toffee pudding.

Nora: Who/what are your biggest style influences?

Annie Lennox would totally wear this!

Jayne: I love the 40s and 50s best of all. Being short and having an hourglass shape the clothes suit me best and, strangely, I can buy vintage dresses from these decades and they will fit me perfectly whereas I could trawl down the high street for hours and never find anything that fits properly.
Modern day individuals I admire as style icons include Annie Lennox, especially in her men’s suits, and currently - Janelle Monae who looks awesome in her tuxedo and quiff (can you spot a theme there….?)  

Nora: What is your best vintage find?
Jayne: Hmm that’s a tough question – I think of the items currently listed in my shop I would say the 1950s Cresta Couture dress. It’s a beautiful dress just waiting for a large busted, tiny waisted woman to bring it new life and is just perfect for the forthcoming party season. I also love the velvet Horrockses dress which was difficult to do justice to with a photograph – you can’t quite make out the flashes of red. It’s a classic 60s shape which is never going to be out of fashion – very Audrey Hepburn. It’s a collectable label too although Horrockses are best known for their full-skirted print dresses. I believe that this one is a sample so it may or may not have made it to production and is potentially quite rare. I haven’t seen another like it. 

1950's Cresta Costa Dress

Red 70's Disco Dress

 Nora: Anything else you would like readers to know about your shop, you, your process?
 

Jayne: I enjoy researching the items I find in order to be clear about age, history and value. This can make my process a bit slow but ultimately more rewarding. I have also recently enjoyed organising a photo shoot as a creative way of showcasing some of my current stock (full album here: www.strumpetsbazaar.com/page2.htm ). I hope to do more of that in the future. All in all, my etsy shop means much more to me than a way of making money – I find it a very rewarding and creative enterprise and it has brought me into contact with some inspiring like-minded people.






All photos used with permission of Jayne from Strumpet's Bazaar

Fashion Idol: Exene Cervenka

Oh Exene, how you make my punk rock heart beat.

Exene Cervenka by norashmora featuring flower jewelry

Janelle Monae for Sunday

Janelle Monae is just incredible. She melds genres like she is making a delicious musical omlette, or cake, or some other scrumptious analogy. Her latest album is her second album inspired by the Fritz Lang 1920's film Metropolis. (If you haven't seen it, rent it/netflix it/borrow it from a film nerd right away). Her style and fashion is slick, so slick, she could have stepped out of a 1920's jazz bar with two ladies or gents on her arm. In blacks and whites, and the greatest pompador music has seen in a long time, she will take your breath away. Here is her in a one-take video, performing her song "Cold War".

photo by web crew

photo by web crew

 “When you get elevated/ they love it or they hate it/ keep dancing on them haters.”

Bruges Cactus Festival 2010 photo by dirk rossel

“The ArchAndroid is very inspiring for me. In terms of writing the music, we wanted the story to be very compelling, but we also wanted to make sure that the journey we’re taking people on makes them feel like they’re watching one big emotion picture.” 

-Janelle Monae (www.janellemonae.com)

photo by web crew, www.janellemonae.com

Green Lace Skirt DIY by guest Katy Dill

This incredible DIY comes from the wonderful blog no big dill. Blogger Katy writes about her life as a brand new mom, and makes incredible clothing and project tutorials, sharing her skills across the webiverse! I came across this lace skirt DIY, and I asked Katy if I could share it with my readers. I don't know if I have the skill to pull this off, but one day! 

Enjoy, and please leave Katy tons of lovely comments!

Antique Lace Skirt DIY by Katy Dill 

A truly stunning piece of work!

Some of her process photos:
 

Lovely Lace!

Something green is cooking...spinach? Or skirt?

For Katy's Step by Step Tutorial, CLICK HERE! Thanks for sharing your skills with us Katy!

all photos are used with permission, copyright Katy Dill

Homme Classique Treasury

Homme Classique by 33norashmora33

Skinny Tie Knitted in Tartan... vKnit $27.00	Night Owl tm Perfume spray. ... themefragrance $18.50	Thoughts are free , "Di... edubarba $13.00	Mens Shave Set - Compass Sce... FairyBubbles $28.00
Jaunty To The Max ... Vintag... VeraVague $74.00	Black and White Collage on P... frighten $30.00	Silver Rimmed Cocktail Glass... vntagequeen $48.00	Vintage Olivetti Underwood 2... Flyingace $130.00
Vintage Kodak Tourist II Cam... Mclovebuddy $100.00	Men's Silver Diamond Sha... NangijalaJewel... $82.00	Four Men On A Bench kikiandpolly $10.00	Super Speed junkyardglitte... $15.00
SALE car photography Vintage... metroline6 $8.04	handmade cuff links, vintage... whoop $22.00	Father, brother, friend,uncl... timor $37.00	vintage 1960s MOD shirt gray... RetroHommeVint... $48.00

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Top 10 FALL Picks (from my shop)

Hey all, since it is now October already...(weird right?) I am gonna give you wonderful readers a break down of my top 10 fall picks from my store. Stay tuned for my to 10 picks from my fave Etsy stores coming soon!
 Here are my Top Ten, in no particular order.

1) Golden Brown Rhinestone Ball Earrings
I just can't get over these earrings. They are a Golden brown disco ball shape, with rhinestones on all sides. Simple and Stunning Vintage Pin Up Style. These are geometric and can look modern or vintage depending on how you style them. They are in perfect condition, all the stones are intact. These are perfect for autumn colors and outfits.

2) 1960's Emerald Green A-Line Cocktail Dress
This dress has a totally Mad men, Jacqueline Kennedy, or Audrey Hepburn feel to it. The fabric is a deep emerald green, that has a subtle multi-colored sheen of deep purples woven in. They just don't make dresses like this anymore. The heavy linen weave will be perfect for cooler temperatures. It is cut perfectly, and gives a beautiful silhouette. 

3)  60s Mod Men's Necktie. Deep Orange, Diamond Pattern.
Mod Mod Mod. I love men and butches and bois who can pull off mod. Ben does it so well here, and look, even his Tattoo fits the fall theme! This is a standout piece. So guys, snatch it up for the fall weather! And I just love how this looks on Ben with his wheat tattoo! So autumnal!

 4)  60s Black Cocktail Dress
This is a PERFECT condition 1960s black cocktail dress. This timeless LBD is made of a Black heavy double knit Fabric, which makes it perfect for cooler weather.  The make and quality are an impeccable 60s silhouette. This is your perfect go-to dress for fall and winter. You can wear it with anything. They just don't make clothing of this high caliber anymore. The style of this dress is very Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys, of Jackie O. It is the perfect Little Black Dress.

5) Georgio Armani Maxi 40s Style Dress
The style is very 80s does 40s, with defined shoulders and a nipped-in waist. The neckline is sexy, but the sleeves and the length of the dress keep it classy. Armani was a master designer, and his clothing never goes out of style. This is an incredible find. It is a gorgeous floor length gown for Evenings, or you could play up the casual side of it with a black slouchy sweater, torn tights, and Doc Martins! This is an AMAZING piece.

6) Blue 1960's Pumps with Bow Detail.

I don’t even know what to say about these. They are just the sweetest things. They are not my size, because if they were I would be capering all over Manhattan in them.  They are just the right cornflower blue to go with other fall colors like olive or mustard. 

7) Genuine Vintage 1940's Red Sexy Secretary Dress.
This red dress is something you could see Maggie Gyllenhaal wearing in "The Secretary", or Old Hollywood Movie Star Myna Loy playing Nora Charles in "The Thin Man." This dress is so glamorous, and because of the fabric, can be dressed up with pearls and high heels, or dressed down with a bag and flats for the office. It can be classic and stylish, or it can carry some major Va Va Voom factor! The color and fabric are perfect for chilly breezes!

8) Set of THREE vintage 60s handpicked Neckties
This listing is for a lot of three beautiful ties circa the 50s-60s. These will never go out of style, just right for a guy who wants to look sharp. They would make the perfect gift for your partner, and they will come neatly packaged in tissue paper. Included in this lot are: A navy blue 100% silk tie with white polka-dots, A wine, deep maroon 100% silk tie (as seen here), and a deep chocolate brown a white diamond motif. This is a GREAT deal. Just 20 dollars for three beautiful unique retro ties. (Oh and check out Katie werking it, get it girl.) 

9) Brown Suede Pencil Skirt
This is the best fall skirt! It is in perfect condition, and in the warmest chocolate brown suede. The polka dots give it a funky flair, AND the lining is zebra print! This would look amazing with knee high brown boots and a chunky belted sweater.

10) 60s Style Black Kitten Heels with Gold Detail
These are an adorable pair of 1960s style Black Leather Kitten heels. These were most likely made in the 80s, but the style is very mad men retro. These are sturdy yet classy. They are the perfect wardrobe staple. They will go with everything! Such classic Jackie O, or Marilyn Monroe style. Look like a lady, be comfortable, and add some vintage pizazz to your everyday!