The mysterious DIOR gown

Occasionally we see "mystery" items at Wallflower Vintage this gorgeous blue velvet gown was one of them.

Told it was a Dior runway gown and arriving with Dior Boutique opera gloves from the 80s, we found no other information about the gown except for some mysterious tags written in a European script.

So, dear readers, is anyone familiar with these tags, this gown, or any other circumstances pertaining to this little lovely? Who doesn't like a mystery?

An Ode to Spring

The robins harmonize, heralding in spring as the days slowly get longer. The spring peepers join in the chorus uniting with the chipmunks until the symphony erupts in a cacophony of sound.

A solitary fee patiently surveys the coming of a new season.

Romantic Christmas

A romantic holiday starts with the perfect dress from Wallflower Vintage, followed by the perfect accessories. The gauntlets (cuffs) are from Angelinadesign.
The HOT, HOT bottoms are from Opal Moon Designs and the scrumptious cross necklace is from Lillitth's Ghost - also on Etsy.
The wonderfully witty parasol is from Nanalulu's Linen Closet.

Make the holidays magical.

Taking no Chances

Let's say your date decides to stick around.

May we suggest a lovely tulle gown and an alibi?

Audrey Hepburn Clothing Auction

Audrey Hepburn

On December 8, 2009 Sotheby's London auctioned off a selection of dresses and gowns worn by the fabulous Audrey Hepburn. The black lace cocktail dress worn in the 1966 movie "How to Steal a Million" sold for a whopping $100,000.00!

Lace and chiffon cocktail dress

An original Suzy Perette cocktail dress

Classic Little Black Dress

Intense evening gown

Channel your inner Audrey with a gorgeous dress from Wallflower Vintage. And you won't have to steal a million to look fantastic!

A Story

A blushing beauty emerges, skyscraper heels the color of sun-ripened cherries, a rhinestone bangle glistens in the ring of light formed by the streetlamps, echoed in intensity only by the raging river flowing unabashedly on the city's edge and guarded by menacingly fierce dogs in hues of crimson.

1950s Glam

Winter. Dark nights. Snow. Candlelight. Fantasy. Howling winds. Warm hearths. Ghosts. Fairy tales.

A chance to be as mysterious as winter: a frothy strapless lace frock. Elegant opera gloves and a gorgeous mink stole. Add a touch of Cherries in the Snow red, red, lipstick and a feminine pearl hair piece to complete the look.

About Town

A Wallflower kind of day.

Fall Fantasies

Have you ever noticed the ivy hanging on to its green?

Have you ever noticed the crisp shadows?

Have you ever noticed the beauty of dying grass?

Have you ever noticed the melancholy of a shortened fall day?

Have you ever noticed the sharp slant of the sun?

Holiday Wishes

As the bustle of the holidays approaches don't be caught out in the cold, a rare 1920s beaver/raccoon fur coat is just what the doctor ordered.

For those of you in warmer climates, an exquisite 1960s brocade evening coat adds the perfect splash of color to a delicious 1960s champagne gown.

Get Shelby's look at Wallflower Vintage. If you prefer vintage faux fur, check out this fabulous faux fur coat from the 1940s.

The silk shantung gown boasts a flattering train.

This gown leaves us all a little speechless. It is made of shimmering silk shantung in green/gold champagne. Large appliques of various sized rhinestones, large & small pearls, seed beads , and lace set off the simple column shape of the dress.

Fall Fashion Mash-Up

Shelby in a 1940s crochet skirt accompanied by a new black tank and some fabulous baubles from The Dress Shop for a ready-for-the holidays look.

Ashley is wearing a vintage 1950s cotton print skirt, a 1940s black velvet cropped jacket and a new purple tank top from The Dress Shop.

Vendela is sporting a new plaid dress from The Dress Shop and a military style wool blazer from the 1940s. Shoes are from Guess.

A unique perspective to vintage clothing - mixing old with new, making the old fresh and fashionable. We satisfy those die-hard vintage enthusiasts as well as the young, adventurous souls who prefer to not look like they're dressing up in Grandma's clothes. We search for vintage and new accessories and mash it up into trendy fun fashions.

Anything goes - a 1970s hippie-inspired vest over a 1950s rockabilly frock, paired with a sassy pair of Cydwoq shoes; Free People jeans with a 1960s beaded sweater and a 1920s raccoon coat and vintage Frye boots; a Chanel suit with - oh, we don't mess with Coco!

Pretty in Pink

Shelby is wearing a frothy 1950s tulle and taffeta confection . Myra is looking sassy in a peachy pink 1950s organdy dance frock.

The sweetest bow adorns the back of this delightful party dress. The pink gloves add extra glam.

Elisabeth updates a sleek wool mini dress from the 1960s with a thin belt and a modern scarf. The vintage purse adds a touch of sophistication.

Be the Belle of the Ball in a rustle of tulle and taffeta.

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous" - Coco Chanel

Grand Slam

Let's say you find yourself in Alabam', the object of his desires, impatient for his affections.

May we suggest a sensuously tight little black dress?

Thank you Ma'am

A Tribute to the Art of Uncle Art

Shelby holding the 1917 Graflex camera

by the red door

Shelby in a dress from our graveyard grunge collection (coming soon)

a strapless beauty

through the looking glass

This past Veteran's Day, we paid tribute to A.W. Byron (Uncle Art) by using his 1917 Graflex camera along with our digital camera for an inventive photo shoot (inspired by the photographic stylings of Kristybee).

We had secretly hoped to see residual images from post WWI Europe where Uncle Art was commissioned to "travel to the capitals of all nations asking for reparations from Germany". But instead were pleasantly surprised by the romantic, quiet beauty of the photographs.