Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Sunday Snag – First Edition

Today, I'm introducing a new segment to my blog! The Sunday Snag! The idea is to give you all a short and sweet snippet about recent items I've been lucky enough to snag for my closet...okay, and to have you share in my excitement!

 The Sunday Snag – First Edition

Revolving Styles vintage dress

I recently purchased this wonderful 1940's print dress from Revolving Styles. My favorite color is green, but I can't wear very light versions of the color so this was a good saturated green without too much yellow undertone. The dress had an unusual pattern of blue and orange sprays with tiny leaves and a peplum skirt. I love peplum skirts as they tend to make the hips curvier and the waist smaller. I had to do some basic repair work (it is 70 years old after all!) and raise the side slits in order to be able to dance in it, but it is ready to go now! Excited to wear it soon!



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86 comments:

  1. That dress is so pretty! :) Priceless and classic.

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  2. Such a pretty dress! I hope we can see you dancing in it!

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  3. So gorgeous !! Love this dress I can't wait to see you in it ! <3

    www.universeandyou.com.br

    xoxo from Japan

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  4. oh, that is gorgeous! Where people come up with such interesting fabric is beyond me!

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    1. Right?! That was such an unusual looking one that I liked it even more!

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  5. So cute! Looks like something I would see in Anthrpologie

    xx

    Jen

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    1. Haha! You probably would! I love that store for that very reason! ;-)

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  6. So retro, vintage, but yet so modern! Magnificent!

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    1. Yep, those 40's girls really knew how to make a dress with staying power! ;-)

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  7. Love your new dress J! I'm excited about this new segmant & can't wait to see what else you find!
    Hugs!

    Debra@stylewisebydebra.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! You were the very first person to see it too! ;-)

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  8. Gorgeous dress and love your new Sunday Snag, I will be sure to check it out again next week.

    Kate x
    http://www.kateathome.com/

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    1. Great! I'm glad you like it! I always like seeing what people actually bought for their own closet.

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  9. Wow what a stunning dress,I'd love to own something form the 1940s! I'm sure it looks beautiful on! xx

    coldknees.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. There is such a magic about wearing a garment that some bright, young woman wore nearly 70 years ago. I really love that. ;-)

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  10. I'm sure you look amazing! Great segment and great blog!!

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    1. Thank you so much Anna! Glad you like it!

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    2. Oh! Just realized who you were! haha! Thank you Anna! I love my dress so much! ;-)

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  11. Such a unique dress! Nice post for a sunday. Loving all of your posts :)
    www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

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  12. Hey there miss Jamie!
    I've got your button up and running on my sidebar. Proud to display it!
    Following you back on twitter as well.
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
    Katie~
    http://dysfunctionsjunction.com

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  13. Wow, the fabric of the dress is so beautiful!

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    1. It feels really nice too! Rayon is really comfortable (like silk).

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  14. OMG this is such a lovely vintage piece Jamie....it surely is interesting to see how you will style it!!!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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    1. I'm pretty excited! I made myself a really fun orange fan fascinator for my hair that will be perfect for this dress!

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  15. sucha beautiful dress!! :)
    new follower this side dear.
    hope u visit me n follow back on gfc n my facebook page :)
    priyanka
    www.fshn4us.blogspot.in

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  16. Very cute dress, I love the colors :)

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    1. Thank you! Unusual mix with green, blue, and orange.

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  17. How enchantingly lovely! I'm on a mission to add more green to my wardrobe this year and have already thrifted a grass hued cardigan and an emerald v-neck sweater.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Oooh, that sounds lovely! I really like how different color greens are very different in feeling too. Grass green would be such a happy accent and emerald makes me feel strong and mysterious.

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  18. Nice dress!Thank you for the nice comment on my blog!

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  19. Ooh!! How beautiful! What a lovely vintage style and the colors are so unusual. Saturated green is beautiful.

    I envy your tailoring skill: that makes old garments capable of new life. Wear this with pride. :)

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    1. Haha! I don't know if you could call it "skill", but I am a resourceful little sewer and know what is in my power to alter and what isn't. ;-)

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  20. So vintage! It will love awesome on you! Neat addition to your blog (and wardrobe)!
    Sandy
    http://savardstudios.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks Sandy! I think I'm gonna like this new post on Sundays too! ;-)

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  21. This is such a great buy! Love the print on it :)
    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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  22. Gorgeous dress! It definitely is a fantastic find!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  23. Cute dress! I love to wear dresses, especially in the summer. They are so cute and cool looking!

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    1. Yep, I pretty much wear a dress at least 2-3 times a week and I never tire of them! ;-)

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  24. Hello found you on the GFC Hop. Now following! Come by and check out my blog :-) www.pynkkrush.blogspot.com

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  25. Oh boy oh boy this is toooooo cute! I love green to and am super jealous!

    ~Amy "Lady M"

    p.s. added you to my blogroll today :)

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  26. Love the colors and pattern of your new dress - SO pretty! It looks like such a flattering cut too :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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    1. Yes, I love the close cut peplum style of the 40's. Super flattering and feminine. Thank you! ;-)

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    1. Interesting huh? I would not have thought to mix them, but I love it!

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  28. lovely...its definitely a snag!!!

    http://www.myunfinishedlife.com

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  29. Great find!!

    jensbackyard.blogspot.com

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  30. First! I love this post. Seriously fun idea.
    Second, this is amazing!!! I love the colors!!!!

    Happy Monday!

    Redheaded Daybook

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    1. Thank you! I was too excited and needed to share it! ;-)

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  31. Thanks! I think it is pretty great too!

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  32. Hello! I came across your wonderful blog and I'm your newest follower! :) Would you mind checking out our blog & following back via GFC and Bloglovin'? Let me know!

    sixthtractate.blogspot.com

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  33. hola :)! acabo de descubrir tu blog, cotilleando las de mis seguidoras :) y la verdad que me a gustado, asique me quedo por aqui.

    te invito a pasar por el mio y si te apetece seguirnos :)

    un besito de azucar

    http://lapetitprinces.blogspot.com.es

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  34. Great buy! I just love retro dresses! Thanks for the follow over on my blog.

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  35. Hats off for doing minor repairs on it, it's an exceptional piece. Love that print! xo

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    1. Thanks! It just need seams repaired and a few holes closed and reinforcing, but it didn't take too long and was completely worth it!

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  36. love the dress
    would you like to follow each other?
    http://loving-evelyn.blogspot.ro

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  37. Amazing dress... so interesting that the peplum was popular 70 years ago even though recently it felt so fresh and new. Style does revolve (pun intended!).

    http://myfifthavenue.blogspot.com/

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    1. It does indeed! I made a comeback in the 80's as well! ;-)

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  38. i like this new series :)

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  39. That is an amazing dress. I hope you are able to take pictures in it soon!!

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    1. Me too! I don't plan on wearing it until an even in March though, so they may have to wait. ;-)

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