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VINTAGE FINDS A collection of Vintage Finds
THE ART OF LEARNING How the 1960s changed etiquette
THE ICONIC Grace Kelly
Glitter Lips Classic pin-up lips from Bethany Jane Davies
WHEN WILL THE VINTAGE BUBBLE BURST
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Interview with Cover Star Tess Munster
Customer Service?
HMS Vintage Win £100 Experience
Why Nottingham Is the vintage capital of the country
MVM Store A small collection of recommended items!
Top Facebook Picks Top 7 of this month
Modern Vintage Directory Small selection of our directory pages
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Message from Ed
It’s getting to that time of year again, when sunny days are fewer and fewer and “let’s put the kettle on” is said more and more (if only for something warm to hold onto!). Yes Summertime is most definitely behind us.
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But as the longer nights creep in, why not embrace the best that the vintage scene has to offer? You could warm up with a cheeky cocktail in a vintage inspired speak easy, get yourself moving at a swing dance social or take up a new hobby in the coziness of your living room?
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But don’t get too comfortable. Christmas will soon be knocking on the door and there’s plenty of gift shopping to do. Speaking of shopping, Kat is back with her analysis of modern customer service and the Modern Vintage Marketplace has the cream of the crop for your perusal.
We have all of your favourites: Bethany Jane Davies is back with the sparkliest of glitter lips, the pin ups are out in force and we have more competitions than we know what to do with and to top it all, we have the incredibly beautiful Tess Munster on our front cover.
What are you waiting for?? Put the kettle on and dive right in.
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PS. It’s my daughter’s 11th birthday this month, you can see her pretty face on page ***. Happy birthday Beth xxx
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AND THE WINNER IS... Every month we get offered amazing gifts and prizes to offer to our readers and we’ve managed to get enough for these pages! As we are a social magazine these prizes and competitions will be posted on our Facebook Page for all of our readers, likers and fans to compete for. We will set a date on this page so keep your eyes open on our FB page and ensure that you take part if you are wanting to win. (P.s make sure you read the rules properly as you may have to comment, share or like)
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JAM JAR LIGHT To win one of these mugs keep an eye on for the competition on one of our pages! WIN A SELECTION OF GOODIES FROM LIVELAUGHLOVE.co.uk
Throughout the month we will be giving away some goodies from the guys at LiveLaughLove.co.uk
Keep an Eye-Out for our Facebook Competition running in October.
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All winners are chosen at random and we welcome reviews or images of the competition winners with their prizes. If you have a prize or giveaway for our readers email details through to phillip@ modernvintagemagazine.com
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WHEN WILL THE VINTAGE BUBBLE BURST? I
t can’t have escaped anyone’s notice that the vintage, retro and pin up scene has enjoyed a massive surge in popularity over the last few years. But why?
Is it that with all of today’s technology we’re longing for simpler times, for the good ol’ days? Maybe. Is it that with our every increasing commitments, we need a little escapism? Perhaps. Is it that the interest in vintage has always been there, but better transport and the wonders of the internet now mean that we can share our interests and find like minded people? Probably.
Perhaps it’s all of these things. So why is it that so many people seem convinced that ‘vintage’ is on it’s way out?
For years we’ve seen fashions come and go. One season jeans might be cut with a 70s flare, the next 90s high tops are en vogue: fashion is a fickle beast. But the recent interest in all 20th century eras goes far beyond clothing. Swing dance halls are popping up all over over the place,
retro tea rooms are thriving in an economy where other establishments are struggling to keep their heads above water and the number of people treating themselves to a glamorous photo shoot is higher than ever before... and these shoots have a vintage edge. It’s not just about clothes.
The vintage scene as it is now, the ‘modern vintage’ scene, is thriving because of it’s community. We relish stories from past generations, muse over their recipes and try our hands and all but forgotten skills and crafts. We do it because it’s interesting, enriching and fun......not because it’s ‘in fashion’. The pin up look is becoming ever more popular because it looks great on so many different shapes and sizes, it embraces a playful cheekiness that we all love and it makes us feel pretty. Speaking of feeling pretty, you can’t beat a retro photo shoot if you need a confidence boost. Make overs and studios used to be reserved for models and celebrities, but now anyone can be a star for the day (well, maybe the afternoon). The vintage explosion didn’t just happen because a couple of fashion magazines created it and it won’t disappear once the next big
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thing is discovered.
It would be silly to suggest that in five years time, there will be quite so many people wearing 1950s dresses or that ‘Rosie the riveter’ style head scarves will be as common a sight. Some of the people enjoying the vintage scene right now will grow tired of it soon. But I for one suspect that many of us, most of us will continue to enjoy ‘vintage’ and that nobody will ever turn their back on it completely.
So I don’t think the bubble will ever burst. It may deflate a little, but we’ll still be here; every lindy hopping, scarlet lipped, jam making one of us. Rachel Palmer (Ed) VintageFolly.com
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VOGUE SAY SHE’S ONE OF THE TOP TEN MODELS CHANGING THE FACE OF FASHION, SOCIETY SAY SHE’S PLUS SIZE...WE SAY SHE’S AN INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN WHO JUST HAPPENS TO BE CURVY AND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! MVM MEETS THE INCOMPARABLE TESS MUNSTER Is Tess Munster your real name? No.
How did you come up with the name Tess Munster?
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I just picked a name I like that had an ‘alternative’ edge to it because I never thought I would be a professional model,
so it didn’t matter. When I landed my first gig with A&E Network, they put ‘Tess’ on the call sheets instead of my real name because they liked it and it just stuck!
Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in the
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What did you want to be when you grew up?? A model believe it or not! I just never thought I would actually be one :) I also really wanted to work in orphanages
in Africa and somehow help with the AIDS epidemic. It always felt so close to my heart for some reason. I still would really love to travel there one day to help in some way.
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south. I can’t really say where because we moved over 50 times to different states and cities. My family was very gypsy-like and though there were a lot of good times, I wouldn’t recommend it. It was very tough to make friends and I don’t really have a place I call ‘home’ However, I did learn a ton about how other people live and different lifestyles which is part of the reason why I’m such an activist for the LGBT community.
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So what exactly IS your job now? I have many jobs! I’m a Full time Model & Mother. I also freelance for MAC as a makeup artist, blog, contribute to several publications and work in marketing for Domino Dollhouse. TESSMUNSTER.COM How did you end up doing your job? I was discovered by a casting agent on Model Mayhem. I then became the face of A&E’s ‘HEAVY’ and the rest is as they say is history! For the rest of my ‘jobs’ they have all been passions of mine for years, well minus the marketing, but I love doing that because I love the clothes and want other plus size girls to know they don’t have to hide their bodies with bad fashion!
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So how do you feel about the ‘plus size’ label? I embrace it. Look, I get there are some that say we should do away with it, but who cares? I’m proud to be curvy and
we have labels put upon us everyday. What matters is how we deal with it and whether or not we let it affect us and I choose not to. It’s just not that big of a deal to me.
would like to see plus clothing and models, better incorporated into the mainstream fashion industry.
We love the way that plus size models are What is a big deal is embraced by pin up how we are treated lovers. Why do you like we are lepers! I think there has been a recent renewal of interest in pin up style models and fashion etc? I think people have always been interested, I mean look at Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe. Their legacies have lived on for years after they were alive or working. Women love the ‘polished’ look that is associated with the pinup lifestyle and fashion. It’s an escape in a way, and what girl doesn’t want to get dolled up and feel pretty? Plus I’m a firm believer that red lipstick fixes everything!
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Speaking of lipstick, how long does it take you to get ready for a photo shoot and do you do your own makeup and hair? I did my own hair and makeup when I first started out, but now I prefer not to. There are so many talented artists out there and I love collaborating and learning from them.
Plus It takes the stress off me and allows me to focus on my work. So, it typically takes me rolling out of bed, throwing my hair back in a ponytail and heading to the location!
10. You are most definitely our kind of girl!! What are your three desert island products? Sunscreen, lip balm, and does rum count? **Editor’s Note** Rum always counts :-)
Who would be your dream photographer? Well, it was David LaChapelle and I was
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Who inspires you? Everyone and everything. Art, my friends, old hollywood and vaudeville actresses/dancers, nature....I could go on. I’m constantly inspired by so many things and people, way too many to list!
We are inspired by your confidence. What advice would you give to other women, plus size or not, who are having confidence issues?
what I love. That keeps me happy and in a good head space.
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lucky enough to work with him this year! So, I checked that off my bucket list!
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It’s all about who you surround yourself with and I would recommend the same to them. Also, just trying to keep a positive attitude and outlook on life; that can change your life in so many ways!
What is next for the fabulous Tess Munster? A lot that I can’t talk about yet, but so many wonderful things! The best is yet to come!
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I surround myself with positive people and make sure that I do
If you would like to see and hear more from Tess you can find her at Tessmunster.com
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Vintagefolly found a greendawn coffe pot to match her greydawn jug...it just had to come home with her.
Country Cottage Chic managed to find a matching pair of swan pin cushions in two different shops!
Pouchbags.com was taken back to her childhood by this darling Magic Roundabout mug, found in a charity shop in Bristol.
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‘Everything looks Rosie’ is learning to love charity shops. She found this amazing vintage leather bag in St andrews.
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THE ART OF LEARNING FROM THE PAST HOW THE 1960S CHANGED ETIQUETTE he 1960s were a time of cultural and social upheaval, and the etiquette waters could be somewhat challenging to navigate. Proper, published etiquette rules were not always in step with the reality of home and office environments.
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The decade rode in on a wave of spirited cheer and Camelot, but by the end, many considered the nation to be in mourning with no hope of peace. This tumult wreaked havoc on social understanding, but it also allowed many people to have opportunities that had
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Women were embracing their education & career opportunities while at the same time striving to support home life successfully. In America, one of the questions of etiquette at this time began to involve equality: should men treat women as equals or, as in the past, should men serve as protectors? Since etiquette is not only about how others perceive us, it is also about how we perceive ourselves, other questions addressed the types of voices women wanted to
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We can honor the 1960s by appreciating the many challenges that people faced and embracing the hard-earned wisdom.
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have, both in society and professionally. Many remembrances of the 1960s focus on the radical elements, on both sides, or they interpret everything in a text such as The Feminine Mystique (1963) in strict literal terms. But during those years, society as a whole was learning how social structure could fit into a changing landscape.
Whereas etiquette in the past was constricting, the 1960s launched the modern era of etiquette. We can embrace what we love from the past, enjoy the present, and explore all of the new opportunities constantly opening to us. Through it all, we can capture what is important to us and modernize the elements that are best for our lives.
We can honor the 1960s by appreciating the many challenges that people faced and embracing the hard-earned wisdom. Social norms will always be changing, and yet we can always behave with grace. And we never, ever, need to slap a kindness in the face to stand on principle. the evolution of etiquette, let us all be Perhaps Joan Baez said it best, “If I have a equals & protectors of each other. Then, baby in one arm and a guitar in the other, we will have truly learned from the past. I’m not going to say no to a man who offers to open the door for me.� Let us all respect the memory of both Emily Post AND Betty Friedan. Modern society is not an either/or proposition. Let us be polite AND empowered, humble AND confident, gracious AND strong. To answer the question posed above about
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THE ICONIC
GRACE KELLY “I’ll tell you one of the reasons I’m ready to leave. When I first came to Hollywood five years ago, my makeup call was at eight in the morning. On this movie it’s been put back to seven-thirty. Every day I see Joan Crawford, who’s been in makeup since five, and Loretta Young, who’s been there since four in the morning. I’ll be goddamned if I’m going to stay in a business where I have to get up earlier and earlier and it takes longer and longer for me to get in front of a camera.”
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I'm basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do.
I’ve always treated my children as beings Other women looked in their own right. I on me as a rival. And it respect their feelings pained me a great deal. and aspirations entirely.
I never say "never," and I never say "always."
I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds, and who was a kind and loving person. I would like to leave the memory of a human being with a correct attitude and who did her best to help others.
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WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO GOOD OL’ FASHIONED CUSTOMER SERVICE?
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You know the service I’m talking about- the good old fashioned, ‘customer is always right’ service that makes you feel as warm and welcome as the Werther’s originals adverts? When I consider what service looked like in the 1950’s (I cant speak from experience as I was born 84’ although I should have been a 50’s chick!) I get a feeling that’s close to jealousy when I think of all the lovely shops, where the girls behind the counter genuinely enhanced your shopping experience and did not ignore you whilst finishing off their conversations about what they did at the weekend! We have become a society obsessed with image, money and celebrity (I blame Essex, Chelsea and Jersey Shore). Technology has taken over and the art of conversation is fast being forgotten. I myself work in the service industry and I love tall the different kinds of people I meet. I love them because I
like to talk to them! In doing so I find I am in some way enhancing their experience as a paying customer because they feel valued. It never fails to surprize me that something as simple as asking “how has your day been?” can completely change the customer’s experience from being ‘fine’ to ‘fantastic’. And all I did was be nice. It didn’t cost me anything and we both walk away feeling that someone out there gave a damn for 5 minutes about simple, good ol’ service! I recently went into a well known shop to treat myself as it had been a whilst since I had bought a little something for me by me. That’s something I think we should all do every now and then by the way, to prove that the day job is worth it! As I wandered around the shop I was became aware of a couple of women talking about their boyfriends and sharing ‘tips’. Fifty shades of tips, if you get my meaning! When I looked over, I was shocked to see them both stood in uniform! Not a care in the world! One even smiled at me before continuing with the conversation…I
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Well I think it is fair to say I didn’t buy anything and left the shop feeling so deflated. The wind had well and truly been taken out of my ‘treat shopping’ buzz! So this is me, imploring all those companies who are busy worrying about recession, foreclosure etc, to encourage their employees to try one thing. Think Fifties! Focus on the SERVICE you are giving your paying customers. Don’t hassle, but ask, be genuine, be honest, be different! Offer a basket, offer a smile, pump the petrol, greet them hello, say farewell, don’t talk about your private life!! I can honestly say I would pay a little more in one shop with great service, than a little less to another offering me none! Kat x @KittyGoesBang
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Ever wondered how burlesque beauties get their lips to sparkle like glitter?
Whether you are going on stage or you are out at a special event, glittery shimmering lips will get you noticed. Here are some tips to give your lipstick staying power to last all night with an extra glittery twist.
Firstly make sure your lips are well moisturised. Dab on some lip balm as you begin your makeup routine, apply face make up and leave your lips until the end. By this point they will be ready for lipstick. Remove any dry skin on your lips by brushing them softly with an old toothbrush and a bit of vaseline. Make sure all lip balm/ vasoline residue is removed. Powder your lips with a tiny bit of pressed powder or foundation to create a good base for your lipstick. This increases the longevity of your lipstick. Using a sharp lip pencil, line the outside of your lips and then cover the whole of your lips in the liner (fig.1)
Next use a brush to fill in the lipstick all over the lip (fig.2). A brush gives you more control and gets a crisp outline. Blot your lips with tissue and apply another layer of lipstick. For this look it is best to used a semi-matte lipstick to help adhere the glitter to the lip. A fully matte lipstick is usually too dry to let the glitter to stick properly to the lips and a cream lipstick will cause the glitter to move and smudge. Dip your finger in the cosmetic glitter and press the glitter firmly onto the lip colour, repeating until you achieve full coverage (fig.3) Dust any excess glitter off your lips with a make up brush and tidy up the edges with a cotton bud if any glitter goes outside your lip line. We used a classic scarlett colour in the sample shots, but other colours, such as pink, also look fantastic and are bound to show off your lips and smile. Enjoy.
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TOP TEN REASONS I WHY NOTTINGHAM IS THE VINTAGE CAPITAL OF THE UK
know we all like to think that our own city is the best at everything but I would like to put forward ten reasons why Nottingham is the vintage capital of Great Britain in my unbiased opinion as a Derbyshire lass.
BAD PAPA’S TIKI SHACK ne of my favourite vintage looks is reminiscent of Dorothy Lamour or South Pacific tiki style, think sarong dresses, bamboo bangles and oversized hair flowers. And where better to go to wear this style than Nottingham’s very own tiki bar on Broad Street, opposite the Broadway cinema. This small bar is a great place to go
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to enjoy a cocktail, or even a mocktail or two in style. With tiki style artwork on the wall and retro styling it’s a great place to meet friends and enjoy the evening. Frequent promotions on drinks such as 2 for 1 on cocktails during the week make this a popular venue so get there early if you want to bagsy one of the large comfy sofas. www.dogmabars.com/ badjuju
Drive. A super friendly crowd and great music from bands such as The Slingshots and Ten Bob Millionaires make for a winning combination and lots of fun. Come along and join us, you will be made very welcome indeed. Check out Big Mamma’s on facebook to find out more.
his lovely tea rooms on Hounds Gate in the city centre is the perfect place to go for afternoon tea or a delicious lunch. With great styling and attention to detail this sweet little eaterie evokes memories of a bygone era. Wear your prettiest tea dress and go enjoy lunch in style www. whiterabbitteahouse.com
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HOOCHIE COOCHIE f you like great rockin’ music played by fantastic bands then get yourself down to Nottingham’s fabulous Hoochie Coochie Club. This brilliant event is held bi-monthly above Spanky van Dykes on Goldsmith Street and attracts a crowd from all over the UK who come along to enjoy some of the best live music on the rock and roll and rockabilly scene at the moment. I’ve seen some brilliant bands there over the last couple of years such as Jack Rabbit Slim, Dave Phillips and the Hot Rod Gang, King Salami and the Cumberland Three and
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my absolute favourite….Dollar Bill and his One Man Band. Craig Simpson, the brains behind the Hoochie Coochie Club, always chooses top quality bands and DJs that keep the atmosphere buzzing and the dancefloor full. The crowd is very friendly and always dressed to impress with a shared appreciation of great live music. It’s great to support a local guy bringing the cream of the rockin’ scene to a small club night in Nottingham and it is one of my favourite nights out. Don’t miss out on the next one, email hoochiecoochieclub@facebook. com to find out more.
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ycling is great fun, especially when it’s done vintage style! Nottingham Classic Ride organise regular vintage themed rides around the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside. You don’t need to have a vintage bike to join in, just lots of enthusiasm and a sense of fun and adventure. I’ve certainly never
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laughed as much as I do on our bicycle jaunts and it is lovely to see everyone making such a great effort with their outfits and looking lovely in straw boaters, pretty frocks, bow ties and floral adornments. Our most recent ride in late September attracted over 50 cyclists from the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire who all enjoyed a wonderful days
cycling through urban and rural landscapes with a picnic stop for lunch in the park where prizes were awarded for the best dressed riders, best bike and best rider. It has certainly made me a more confident and competent cyclist and now I love nothing more than cycling in the fresh air and sunshine. Join the Nottingham Classic Ride facebook group to keep up to date
VINTAGE TO A TEA his fabulous little vintage store on Trinity Walk right in the heart of the city is run by vintage darling Karina Marsh who lovingly handpicks every item of clothing, accessories and homewares for the shop. This treasure trove of vintage is full of beautiful items to tempt you that are great quality and condition and Karina has a knack of knowing exactly what her regular clientele will like. I don’t think I have ever left the store empty handed which is great for my wardrobe
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LUCILLE’S LOCKS ave you ever wished that you could recreate the glamorous hairstyles of yesteryear? From Betty Grable’s poodle up-do, to Veronica Lake’s luscious long waves and Marilyn Monroe’s cute bob these styles are all achievable thanks to Nottingham’s very own vintage, mobile hairdresser Lucille. This lady is the mistress of the scissors and princess of the pincurl and will recreate any vintage hairstyle you desire as well as showing you all the tips and tricks to achieve the same look yourself. When I decided earlier this year to take the plunge and cut off my super
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long hair Lucille was my only choice of hairdresser. She skilfully cut my hair into a middy style and showed me how to pincurl it to achieve a cute 1950s look which has received no end of compliments .Practice makes perfect when you do it yourself and it has taken me a while to get it right but now I’m a whizz after being shown how by the expert. Lucille also specialises in doing bridal and special occasion hair as well as dramatic colour changes, check out her facebook page to book an appointment.
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ooboo Kitty Couture, aka the lovely Aislinn Ball, is a Nottingham based dressmaker who specialises in producing made to measure vintage reproduction clothing, burlesque costumes and vintage style wedding dresses to a very high standard. With clients from all around the world this clever lady ensures that the people of Nottingham are kept well dressed in the best vintage inspired garments from tailored cigarette pants, to sexy pencil skirts to multiway strap suntops. Your wish is her command and the dazzling array of styles and fabrics make for some tough decisions. Her work has adorned many a rockabilly princess, rock n roll bride and burlesque performer. Check out her work at www.boobookittycouture.com
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rom May to September, on the first Sunday of the month Frankie and Benny’s at the IKEA Nottingham retail park hosts a vintage and classic car show. This great, family friendly event is FREE and a great place to go and
check out some amazing vehicles as well as meet up with rockin’ friends. The weather this year has been wonderful and the event has drawn large crowds enjoying a fun evening in the sunshine, why not come along and join us all next year.
So, those are my top ten reasons why Nottingham should be hailed as the vintage capital of Great Britain although there are plenty more I could have chosen. If you think your city does better on the vintage scene then do please us know.
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THE WEDDING DRESS
by Lizzie May Vintage AT LIZZIE MAY VINTAGE WE BUY, RESTORE AND SELL GENUINE VINTAGE CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES BUT ARE ALWAYS MOST EXCITED WHEN WE ARE INVITED TO VIEW A VINTAGE WEDDING DRESS. ften only worn once then wrapped in tissue paper, boxed and packed away for decades, nothing evokes the nostalgia and romance of an era like a genuine vintage wedding dress. It is also lovely to meet and talk to the original bride, often being shown photographs of her big day then we’re able to pass on some of that nostalgia and romance to the next bride-tobe.
on the decision of the groom’s Commanding Officer”, this combined with the onset of clothes rationing meant the traditional wedding dress was often foregone in favour of a two-piece “costume” suit, day dress or, most often, uniform. Dresses could be hired by or older dresses would be bought out of moth-balls and re-worked to a more modern shape, the sweetheart neckline and wide shoulders a lengthened hem at the being the style of the decade. back creating a short train. A new dress could be made Our late 40s bridesmaid is Currently our wedding dresses out of parachute silk, even the wearing an equally simple dress, but already the bodice “Wedding dresses are an iconic symbol of their is becoming fitted with a decade – the embody romance, happiness and clinched in, belted waist hope for the future” and a fuller skirt echoing the fashion revolution that was light green silk retrieved from Dior’s “New Look” in 1947. span the 1940s-1970s and, German land-line parachutes following a recent photoshoot was sometimes used! Few of our collection, we thought war-time wedding dresses it a good idea to consolidate 1950s - The “New Look” survive today because the a brief history on the style, fabric would soon have to be – fitted bodice, clinched in design and progression of waist and massively full skirt reused for other things, like the wedding dress through parachute silk French knickers! – was a dramatic change those decades and introduce after the austerity of the 40s Photo 1 our dresses, often out of their and this style soon featured boxes for the first time in years. in wedding dresses too. But, for the first half of the decade, Photo 2 - Our wedding dress the fashion was for full length dating from the late 1940s dresses with long sleeves, 1940s - The outbreak of features the sweetheart v-necked and high collared WWII often necessitated a neckline, wider shoulders with lacy tiers and flouncy the rush to the altar during and tailored waistline. The fills, often the sleeves were short periods of leave, an only embellishment is a tight fitting with a V-Cuff that issue of Vogue in 1942 stated decorative band and bow pointed over the hand. “weddings nowadays hang on the skirt. She also has not on the bride’s whim, but
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Photo 10 As the decade progressed dresses began to become plainer, often with short or no sleeves and a wider neckline. Hemlines became shorter too towards the end of the decade allowing attention to be drawn to the bride’s footwear. Veils tended to be shorter circular and waist length, usually attached to a coronet style headdress. The decade was defined by decorum, elegance and etiquette and, for the first time, the film stars and celebrities of Hollywood began to define the fashions of the day. Our 2 1950s wedding dresses cleverly span the changing styles of the decade. Our first is a full length all over lace dress with the raised frilled collar, V-neckline and long pointed sleeves. Worn over a plain, simple white petticoat, this style was popularised by Grace Kelly’s wedding gown in 1956 which featured a barely-
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visible sweetheart neckline beneath the lace. Photo 3 and Photo 4. We know this dress was originally worn in 1957 and the bride and groom remain happily married 55 years later! Our 50s bridesmaid is wearing a genuine 1950s dress in a very Dior New Look style with a fitted bodice, tight waist and very full skirt. Photo 5 Our second 50s dress is again all lace but over a satin lining, it features a wider v-neckline and clinched in waist, rather reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe’s dress when she married Arthur Miller in 1956. It is of a fashionable shorter length and features a wide box pleat at the back. Photo 6 and Photo 7 Our second 50s bridesmaid is wearing a classic 50s Wiggle Dress, where the hem ine is narrower that the hips so ensuring the “Marilyn Wiggle” when she walked down the aisle! The deep, wide neckline and clinched in waist is also very defining of the mid-late 1950s.
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fashion revolution in the 60s and this was soon reflected in the bridal profile. Mary Quant’s flowers and mini skirts meant the daisy was the prevailing motif of the decade and hemlines, even on wedding dresses, began to rise! At the start of the decade waistlines dropped and then straight shift-style dresses began to be worn, this quickly evolved into the empire line with the waist line high under the bust and a figure skimming silhouette, often with the train coming from the centre back of the dress.
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Photo 6 Bouffant veils flowing from a small hat or floral piece became fashionable emulating the new backcombed hairstyles of the day but towards the end of the decade the veil was abandoned altogether in favour of floral headdresses, floppy hats and even hoods! The 1960s was “space age” and metallic embellishments also became popular on wedding dresses. Other bright, vivid colours were often added to the bride/ bridesmaid outfits too. Our three 60s wedding dresses span the decade: first a dress with it’s original accompanying bridesmaid dress from 1963. The dress is of a simple design, still with the long sleeves and pointed cuffs favoured in the 1950s and of a gentle fitted shape, the only embellishment being the diagonal lace across the front
Photo 8 and a net train from the back waist. The bridesmaid dress is of a modern empire line shape in a bright emerald green. Photo 8 Our second 60s dress is of a classic empire line shape with an embellished short bodice, again the train extends from the centre back of the dress which does up with lots of tiny covered buttons and loops. This dress was made in Hereford for a local bride and worn in 1969 at Stretton Sugwas church. The bridesmaid dress follows the same design in a bright sky blue. Photo 9 and Photo 10. Lastly, our final 60s dress is a cream crimplene mini dress with a lace inset at the waist. Our bridesmaid is wearing a silver lurex flared trouser suit and tunic – echoing the “space age” theme of the decade. Photo 11 and Photo 12.
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The celebrity wedding dress of the decade which did impact on bridal fashion was that of Princess Ann in 1973 – her dress featured a high stand-up collar and puff sleeves overlaid with medieval inspired bell sleeves. Sleeves suddenly became an important fashion statement to all brides. Photo 13
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Our 70s wedding dress is right on trend for the era. It has the high stand up collar and featured leg of mutton sleeves, with deep fitted cuffs. The dress is frilled and lacy in a princess style and features a full net veil and floral head dress. Our 70s bridesmaid is in a similar style dress, with the stand up collar and sheer yoke. The sleeves, whilst very slightly puffed, are embellished with lace flowers. The yellow colour is perhaps not as bright or garish as some of the time! Photo 14.
Wedding dresses are an iconic symbol of their decade – the embody romance, happiness and hope for the future, whilst vintage dresses just ooze nostalgia and individuality. As we buy vintage wedding dresses to sell, our collection is ever-changing, we also offer an alteration service to all the clothes bought from us at our shop in Hereford Antique Centre, thus ensuring a perfectly unique, perfectly fitting wedding dress for any modern bride (and bridesmaid!)
All dresses and accessories: Lizzie May Vintage of Hereford Photographs: Lifes Captured Moments - http://www. lifescapturedmoments.co.uk/ Flowers: Great British Florist - http://www.greatbritishflorist. co.uk/ Models: Miss Emily George, Miss Abby Hickinbotham, Miss Gracie Owens and Miss Charlotte Rogers Archive photos courtesy of: http://mapleleafweddings. blogspot.co.uk http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.co.uk http://www.marilynmonroepages.com http://lilylemontree.blogspot.co.uk
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THE KENNEDY CUPCAKES ‘PIN UP’ FOR WORTHY CAUSES! o mark 4 glamorous years together, transporting UK audiences back to the Golden Era, The Kennedy Cupcakes 1940/50s inspired dance troupe have teamed up Autumn Leaf Studios, Hamilton http://www.autumn-leaf. co.uk/ and Up Next Studios http://www. upnextstudios.com/ in an exciting charity project.
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Staying true to the era, we chose to create postcard images, as the models, dancers and actresses of the time were always “pinned up”! We always aim to transport people back to a time when the men were sweethearts and then women were even sweeter! The postcards are being sold in support of ERSKINE (the veterans charity) and The STV Appeal (helping young people struck by poverty in Scotland). It’s currently ERSKINE week so what better time to promote our venture?!
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We hosted an invitation-only evening at Autumn Leaf Studios, Hamilton on Saturday 11th May where the final images were revealed to guests, as well as the Cupcakes, who hadn’t yet seen their photographs! Photographers Stevie Weir and Matt Hird have been working closely with us on this top-secret project over the past few months and were delighted to welcome over 50 guests to their beautiful studios for
a drinks reception and chance to view the images. We performed and had such a lovely evening celebrating our 4 years together! The photos have been received with so much love and support so far! Everyone who has seen them adores them and we’re just thrilled! Both Stevie and Matt at Autumn Leaf Studios Hamilton are world class photographers and their support, attention to detail and professionalism has just been second to none! We had such fun shooting the images with them and it was just lovely to have all 9 Cupcakes together....as Evette now lives in Paris & flew over especially! The images are glamorous and the epitome of the troupe and era we represent! Up Next Studios (the creators of The Kennedy Cupcakes promotional film (http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=lyVQ83pOU4Q) have been filming the troupe & all the antics involved in this exciting venture and will be producing a documentary style film to accompany the postcards.
4 years of The Kennedy Cupcakes…WOW! What a fun-filled, exciting, memorable, joyous, crazy, fabulous 4 years it has been. When I started the troupe in 2009, I knew it would be fun. It was a given when the girls I had chosen were such lovely talented people who I’d always enjoyed working with. We’ve performed all over Scotland and the UK to audiences of all ages. From festivals to 90th birthday bashes, we’ve done it all and feel honored that we get to enjoy all these lovely experiences with each other. Primary teachers, university researchers and full time mums...our Cupcake alter egos are great fun to transform into!
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WELCOME TO LOFTYS COCKTAIL EMPORIUM Lofty’s is a stylish cocktail emporium in the heart of Preston’s city centre. Stepping through the doors is like stepping back in time to an age of magic and mystery. Each exquisite cocktail has it’s own story, all based around the time travelling adventures of the venue’s fictional name sake. From Shaolin monks to plumbers, inspiration has come from all over the World and from every era in history and here they share with us their signature ‘Lofty’ cocktail.
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CUPCAKE BURLESQUE THE SEXY, SWEET SOUBRETTES OF SOUTH FLORIDA! BY: YAHAIRA CESPEDES
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At the center of it all was personal expression as spectacle performance
art. After fading into obscurity for about 40 years, burlesque then gained a revival as the neo-burlesque movement. Since the 1990’s, troupes have cropped up all over the United States, each with their own interpretation of bawdy humor, variety, and of course, the infamous striptease. Though largely (as yet) unknown to the general public, South Florida is a treasure trove for vintage and burlesque aficionados. From
the retirees who preserve their nostalgia in this hot state, to classic cars and art deco architectural design, the Cupcake Burlesque troupe emulates some of the best (and naughtiest) talent South Florida has to offer. For Jenna Beth Smith (who moved to South Florida from Ohio), creating the Cupcake Burlesque troupe was a natural evolution of her passion for all things vintage. Jenna created Cupcake in April
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2010 as a natural offshoot of the brand name she wanted to impress upon the public - that of a delicious, slightly sinful indulgence.
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Along with her degree in history, Jenna Beth was further drawn into vintage, and the world of burlesque starting with becoming an avid swing dancer in her late teens. Eventually, her love of antiques drew Jenna into pin up modeling. Once exposed to the classic performances of icons such as Sally Rand – famous for her ostrich feather fan dance and arrested four times during one performance at the World’s
Fair in 1933 for perceived indecent exposure – Jenna was hooked. “I’ve always had an appreciation for vintage,” says Jenna. “But once I saw the costumes and fashion in classic and neo burlesque performers, I fell in love.” Jenna Beth attended and performed in various burlesque shows in and around South Florida, until, encouraged by friends and fellow performers, she made the decision to start her own troupe. “I did historical research. I wanted a classic-style
burlesque troupe. Even though we use current music and modern themes, my burlesque of choice is classic.” When asked what defined classic burlesque, Jenna replied, “Classic (burlesque) is recreating the glamour of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. It’s a very slow, sexy and classy strip tease.” “Classic burlesque isn’t raunchy. We may use stage props but there isn’t any stripper-type pole work. I actually don’t think that people who frequent strip clubs would come to our
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show. It would be a letdown for them.” “At Cupcake Burlesque, we perform with classic moves like strutting around and seducing the audience by taking the (strip-tease) slow and easy.” Three years later, Jenna Beth’s vision is a truly classic stage performance troupe. By combining vaudeville and variety, Cupcake Burlesque has garnered a big and loyal following, not only in South Florida, but nationwide. In homage to her burlesque icons Sally Rand, Gypsy Rose Lee and Catherine D’Lish,
Jenna has combined their elements of class into her signature performance, in which she uses feather fans as props. All the other performing girls in the troupe bring their unique flair to the stage. When asked what she looks for in a new troupe member, Jenna says, “ I like each girl to have an individual special performance talent. I’m always amazed by seeing things I can’t do.” Another mainstay troupe member, Emily Taffel (who performs onstage as Isadora Bull), comes from a similar background of stage
performance and a love of the theater. Emily joined Cupcake Burlesque in 2011 after having performed in burlesque for ten years. A professional and seasoned stage performer, Emily’s unique talent range includes performing magic tricks and incorporating multimedia slideshow presentations into some of her acts.
Emily Taffel was a Theater major at the University of Miami. Even when she studied her business minor at Nova University, she minored in theater. “I’ve been in
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theater since I was five,” says Emily. “I come from a family of showbiz people. My father is a producer. My grandmother, grandfather and mother sing.” Emily has singing talent, too, but she leaves it out of her burlesque performances.
Ms. Taffel and Ms. Smith first met when Emily, who was then with Modernesque Burlesque, put together an 80’s charity show featuring different South Florida troupes. At the show, they developed a mutual appreciation for each other’s performance style. Jenna complimented Emily on her great performance, and Emily was impressed by the Cupcakes’ classy acts. Emily decided to contact Jenna about joining the troupe, which of course Jenna agreed to right away.
Although all Cupcake shows have a unique and special quality, Emily recalls the 2012 “Around the World” show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach as her favorite Cupcake show. When asked why, Emil responded, “We finally had a full troupe. Every (performer) went all out and pulled out the big guns.”
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“For my performance, I did an act set to a Russian song called Harlequin. I came out of a set of nesting dolls, which a stage kitten opened up. When the kitten opened up the last one, I came out and did my performance.”
Emily’s favorite and signature Cupcake act is called “Showoff” from a show called Drowsy Chaperone. “It’s pure Broadway showgirl, and it’s about a girl complaining about being the center of attention while making a spectacle of herself and being the center of attention!”
Emily defines her passion for burlesque as an act of female empowerment. “All that matters,” she says, “ Is that you get on stage and rock it. When I first started to perform in burlesque, I was afraid of what everyone would think. All I’ve gotten since I shed my self-imposed stigma on divulging that I do burlesque is positive support.”
“The reason I love to perform burlesque is that it’s about storytelling. There’s a story and a meaning behind every act, every performance. Burlesque, to me, is more of a theater act. With Cupcake burlesque, I have creative latitude and the audience responds really well to that. I even do an act to Living Dead Girl (by Rob Zombie)!”
tirelessly performing, one of their secrets to staying strong is the inclusion of everyone involved in their shows. Significant others, stage performers and crew members alike all get equal recognition to all
“We have a strong support staff,” said Jenna Beth. “We give our Cupcake stagehands black shirts that say ‘stud muffin’ on them. Everyone who pitches in gets recognition.”
“We also encourage the performers’ significant others to attend, and become involved in our shows. That way, there’s no strife caused by alienating the performers from their personal lives.”
One of the most important parts of running a successful show is having a good emcee, the glue that holds the performance together. For Remy Connor, the year and a half he’s been the official emcee for Cupcake Burlesque has been a blast.
“I also love the diversity of the troupe. Not only do we have it in our talent pool, but also in appearance. Our performers come in all sizes, shapes and colors, too!”
Remy Connor is no stranger to the stage. As a professional magician and con artist that got his start doing street performances, Remy’s first opportunity to emcee a Cupcake show came about as a happy accident.
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ready to do a show at the Catalina. “They were supposed to do a show but they had no emcee, so I jumped up and did it. It was my first time emceeing. But since I’m a magician it’s a natural thing for me. If I can host my own show, I can host someone else’s.”
public venues to private engagements, Remy has to be ready to accommodate everything from a bar environment to stage performances, and more. “ Recently, we got hired to perform at an old folk’s home.” Says Remy. “They simply loved the show!”
Remy loves working with the Cupcake Burlesque troupe. “It’s so much easier than doing magic.” Even some of the challenges one would expect an emcee to field, such as hecklers, are more fun than annoying. “We get more enthusiastic drunks than actual hecklers,” Remy explained. “If they get too rowdy, I get their attention by calling them out and giving them their time. Sure, it’s only a few seconds, but they do get their time.”
Remy Connor happily continues to provide a top-notch vaudevillian performance with Cupcake Burlesque, who he states, “is the best. They’re simply the most fun and most professional troupe I’ve worked with. They always have their stuff together, and it shows through their true professionalism when it comes to performing on stage.
In a variety burlesque show, it’s important to keep things running smoothly between burlesque performances. To keep audiences engaged, which Remy says is not too hard to do anyways, he sometimes performs magic.
“I teach them how to gamble and how to win a free drink. People love that! They’ll usually go right up to the bar to try it out. But since the bartender has literally just seen the trick, they end up losing the drink instead.”
Cupcake Burlesque has a loyal and diverse fan base. From performing at live and
The ladies of Cupcake Burlesque have a lot of fun and exciting gigs to look forward to. This July, they’ll be back at Florida SuperCon for the second year in a row. In 2012, Jenna says she was touched by the positive response they got. “We were there for two days, and people literally waited an hour to see us. You should have seen the mad dash to get into the room when it finally opened!” This year, they’ll be at SuperCon for three days.
Cupcake Burlesque will also be performing at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach for a second time with all-male burlesque “boylesque” troupe Hurly-
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For more information on upcoming events or booking Cupcake Burlesque for private shows, contact Jenna Beth Smith.
Credits to: Cupcake Burlesque: Jenna Beth Smith: Facebook Emily Taffel (AKA Isadora Bull): Facebook Remy Connor: Website
The Writer Yahaira Cespedes WriteHer.com
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Submitted by Photographer: Shane McDowell, MUA: Heather McDowell, Model: Heather McDowell
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MVM
Modern Vintage
Modern Living, Vintage Thinking
October 2013 Issue 08
ModernVintageDirectory.com This is our project to bring Vintage Business Together. We have provided a completely free, fully google searchable, full contact details listing directory for Vintage throughout the UK and America. It has full mapping and directions to your GPS location, and best of all, it is fully editable by you! We just moderate ;) Did we also mention that this counts for events too?
UK
East
North East
BEG Bicycles - Classic Dutch
Vintage British Style
Junk & Gems
North West
Vintage Shops
East Midlands Bloggers
Vintage Shop
Bar/Restaurant/Cafe A little bird told me sew
Lulu Brandy Vintage
Crafty Vintage
Marmalademudpie & Me
Dotty’s Vintage Morecambe
Photographer Daring to Dream
Vintage Shop Lulu Brand Vintage Marmalademudpie & Me
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Retro Mojo
Vintage Shop
Sitting Pretty
Bloggers Modern Vintage Magazine Vintage Folly Vintage Husband
Dress Maker Betsy Hatter Bespoke Millinery The Button Hole
Modern Living, Vintage Thinking
Hairdresser
Muscians
Bethany Jane Davies
Lulu Bijoux & The Family Jewels
Kitty Wink Vintage
Mens Preston and District Car Club
MUA
Photographer Gem Redford Photography
Vintage Shop Dolly Clacketts Vintage
Bethany Jane Davies
Frantic About Frances Lingerie
HMS Vintage
South West
Photographer Alt.Studio Manchester HMS Vintage
Dress Maker Silly Old Sea Dog
Jonathan Bean Photography
Pin-Up/Vintage Model
Jules Fortune Photography
Violet Ectasy
Lottie Designs
Wales
Miss Boudoir Tim Simpson Photography
Vintage Shop
Vintage Pin-Up Photography
Ji Ji Kiki
Venues
West Midlands
Crafty Vintage
Photographer
Heskin Hall Weddings
Cherry Bomb Rock Photography
Sitting Pretty Tea Rooms
Scotland
Photographer
Vintage Shop Vintage Starlets
Duncan Holmes
Yorkshire
South East
Brag Vintage
Bar/Restaurant/Cafe Gorgeous Gerties Vintage Emporium
Dress Maker Admiral Costumes
MVM October 2013 Issue 08
Modern Vintage
Vintage Shop
USA
Vintage Shop Beauty Bull Vintage Mod Closet
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