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Conchita

felicia — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:03:53 +0000

Featuring a beautiful hand-painted flower, this Mexican circle skirt has incredible all-over verticle block print texture. The flower is colored vibrantly and this item is made even more unique by the tiny splatters of paint, only beknownst to you and the original artist. Wear it with a smug smirk, knowing you and your skirt share a crafty secret.

1950’s Conchita Full Circle Skirt, Monster Vintage

Irving & Paula Klaw: New York Style Cheesecake

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:36:16 +0000

You might not know who Irving and Paula Klaw are by name, but you’ve probably seen their work. If you’ve ever seen a photo or film reel of Bettie Page tied up or wrestling around with other girls, then you’ve seen the work of the Klaws.

From the 40s through the 60s, brother and sister team Irving and Paula operated Movie Star News, a shop selling glossies of Hollywood stars to teenyboppers in Brooklyn, NY. But behind the scenes, they were also producing and selling what was considered at the time to be very scandalous striptease and “stag” films. Although the work is very tame by today’s standards, it was near pornographic then.

Models such as Bettie Page and Tempest Storm worked for years with the Klaws, producing beautiful and flirty imagery that set the gold standard for pin-up models and photographers to this day.

Sadly, Irving Klaw was shut down in the early sixties, after falling prey to a censorship witch hunt spawned by the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency. Klaw was ordered to destroy the negatives of his films and photos. Urban legend has it that around 80% of their work was burned, never to be seen again.

So until a large vault is discovered containing the lost reels of Irving Klaw, it’s up to all of us to make our own Klaw-style pinup photos! Luckily, it’s not hard with the great vintage lingerie that you can find at Monster Vintage! Bras, girdles, garter belts, slips, and everything else you can think of are all there for the browsing.

So check out the selection at vintage lingerie at Monster Vintage, get some girlfriends together, an old Polaroid camera, a bottle of wine, and make an album of cheesecake pics in honor of Irving and Paula.

Cheers!

Joni

“Now I’ll Never Be A Teen Style Icon!”

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:39:51 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, I am definitely and without a doubt in a very seventies state of mind these days. With that state of mind in mind, and given the fact that I recently dyed my naturally red hair blonde, I bring you today’s style icon: Marcia Brady (Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! to the rest of us.)
Pretty, popular, polite, and eternally vain, Marcia Brady ruled the roost and made sure everybody knew it (in the nicest way possible, of course!)
As the oldest Brady sister, she always had on the grooviest and newest clothes, including knee socks, mini skirts and outrageous prints, topped off with long, shiny blonde locks. Nothing could keep this girl out of the spotlight- not even braces or the occasional football to the face.

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As always, Monster Vintage is putting the grooviest of groovy right at your fingertips! Enjoy!

xoxo,
Sally “Teen Idol” Brady (I mean Mulligan…)

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:32:28 +0000

I hope everyone has a very happy holiday tomorrow! I want to leave you with a few of my favorite Monster Vintage items inspired by Native Americans and Pilgrims in honor of this (secretly) fashionable holiday.
Cheers!

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Have a great time everybody, and don’t forget you can get 30% off your next order by using the coupon code monster09 at checkout! Get some holiday shopping done already, will ya?

xoxo,
Sally “Mayflower” Mulligan

Iconic Fridays: Leather and Lace, Part 2

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:14:39 +0000

I promised you two icons today loves, and I am nothing if not kinda reliable. For the lace edition, I have the stunning and graceful beauties of Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides. The Lisbon sisters, headed by Lux Lisbon (played by Kirsten Dunst), are as delicate as lace itself. Fragile, lovely, ladylike and perhaps with a bit of a conservative stigma attached. Set in the 70’s in a small town, the lives of the Lisbons was tragic and romantic at the same time. Enjoy the inspiration below!

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Click here to shop Monster Vintage Dresses.

xoxo,
Sally “Doily” Mulligan

Fur-ocious furs!

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:43 +0000

As the skies turn gray and your nose turns pink your clothing can often be the only thing that brings a little fun and life to a drab winter day, as well as to your freezing body. Nothing is more fun and feminine than fur. Vintage fur coats, sweaters and accessories not only keep you toasty but add style to your look without harming more of our furry little friends.

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Whether it’s faux or authentic fur has a style and appeal that has made it a permanent symbol of elegance and class. From Marilyn Monroe to Mae West fur could be seen hanging from the shoulders and framing the faces of the world’s most glamorous and iconic women. The average gal mightn’t have been able to afford one then but times have changed at MonsterVintage.com, and nowadays any posh girl with a computer can look like a leading lady.
-Rich

Top 5 Tuesdays: Party Time Excellent!

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:58:45 +0000

Yes, yes, my dears, it is without a doubt that time of year again. It’s chilly out, you have a sudden craving for hot cocoa or hot toddies, and you can’t go to the store without them hocking Christmas wares in your face. That’s right: it’s party time. Christmas shopping, party planning, it all eludes me. Except, that is, when it comes to finding the perfect party ensemble. Not to toot my own horn, but when it somes to getting dressed for a fiesta, normally I find my dream outfit first, then help one or all of my friends find theirs. This year, I’d be happy to help you out too. It is with this in mind that I give you this week’s Top 5 Tuesday: My Favorite Monster Vintage Party Dresses.

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Give your little black dress a break this holiday season and go for a seasonless white dress, like this 1960’s number. It’s lighweight (and perfect for layering over some tights and under your favorite winter coat) and has lovely beading, perfect for a all night affair.
The second dress is so simple, yet far from boring. Very 1940’s. Very versatile and can be classed up for a family party with tights and flats or worn barelegged and bling-ed out for a cocktail event. And that bow is just the sweetest thing!
For those of you all too happy to banish basic black and stand out at a party, the third dress, from the 50’s is perfect for you. More versatile than you might think, it would look perfect with a neutral cardigan and some boots for a more understated look.
The fourth dress is even more gorgeous in person, shiny yet flattering, and a breathtaking shade of winter blue. The little tiny bow at the neckline has pretty rhinestone details, making this dress perfect for any evening event. Very film noir vixen!
The last dress is subtle yet stunning, definitely an overachiever. It has tiny gold leaves printed all over. Definitely special enough to stand alone without too much effort… Love the 40’s silhouette!

So what have we learned today, sweeties? First off, I obviously have a soft spot for 1940’s dresses…
But more importantly, if you are trying to get more mileage out of your party dresses this winter, go for versatility. With tights, without. Layered with a lovely cardigan or even a tuxedo jacket. Heels, flats, jewelry, different purses. All that good stuff. And if you don’t already have these items in your closet… well we have bigger problems. But you should be able to find a dress or two that already goes with things you own. Don’t go broke this holiday season!*
There are so many choices, I had a tough time choosing just five. You can shop Monster Vintage dresses here, or here if you’re feeling really fancy.

xoxo,
Sally “Party Over Here” Mulligan

*Unless you’re buying me that pony I always wanted…

Style Icon Friday: Mama Mia

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:02:39 +0000

Everyone with functioning eyeballs knows that Mia Farrow in any fashion incarnation rules them all. But 1968’s Rosemary’s Baby was her absolute peak of style icon-ness. When Rosemary went to the salon and chopped half her hair off, so did the rest of America. So today I present to you the look that launched a thousand pixie cuts: Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby.

There was something undeniably feminine yet chic about Mia’s wardrobe in this film. Very classy but girly and undeniably sixties. There are so many dresses at monstervintage.com right now that perfectly embody this look, no Satanic spawn necessary!

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Classic dresses that would fit in absolutely anywhere today! Click here to shop dresses from Monster Vintage.
xoxo,
Sally “Devil Child” Mulligan

Rare Finds, Part 2

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:55:22 +0000

As anyone who collects rare vintage clothing or other items knows, quality items at a fair price are hard to come by. When collecting vintage clothing or antiques, the condition of the item is very important. Today we want to show you a very rare piece that we have for sale here at Monster Vintage.

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This stunner is from the 1940’s, with tiers of gorgeous fringe top to bottom, with sequined straps and trim. Truly a rare find, in excellent condition, and great for a night out on the town. Could you not see this dress on a fashionable starlet strutting the red carpet?
Do you have any lovely vintage items in your closet? We would love to see! Send us your pictures and shop for rare vintage here!

xoxo,
Sally “Wannabe Flapper” Mulligan

Iconic Fidays: Happy Halloween!

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:10:27 +0000

Happy Halloween, my dears! It is with this Hallow-day* in mind that I bring you this Friday’s style icon: Anjelica Huston’s character in 1990’s The Witches.
1940’s silhouettes, jewel tones, fancy hats, bling, and a hatred of children? Miss Eva Ernst (aka “The Grand High Witch”) was ahead of her time! Chic and evil? Always a good look, at least around this time of year.

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Sorry, you’re on your own to find a mask in your likeness. Click here to shop Monster Vintage’s Women Section. All of the garments above list the item number, in case you are interested in buying.
Don’t eat too much candy, this weekend, kiddies!
xoxo,
Sally “Trick or Treat?” Mulligan

*I’m sorry… It’s been a long week!