Sunday, February 23, 2014

pretty pairings….

1950's Jr. Theme chiffon party dress (waist 26) with a 1960's Enid Collins purse and some pretty satin bow kitten heels. Perfect for a party!
What could be better for the Kentucky Derby? 1950's Peggy Hunt linen rosette dress, 60's straw hat and 50s butter stilettos.
Perfect for prom or a bridesmaid: 1960's pink taffeta party dress, 1950's Coro flower necklace and 1950's powder blue pumps.
Perfect for a garden party or as a wedding guest: 1950's cotton rose print dress, butter heels and again the Enid Collins "Fleurs" box purse. 
Wonderful 1950's cotton floral print dress with 50's pale blue fascinator and the kelly green satin bow kitten heels. Perfect for a bridesmaid or wedding guest.

For a black tie event try this 1960's wool crepe and sequined bodice evening gown, a 1940's felt and feather pouf hat and again the indispensable butter heels. 
Perfect for a picnic: 1950's gingham dress, a 40's straw hat and my favorite 50's plastic lace handbag. 
Date night? Try this sexy l960s lace cocktail dress by Suzy Perette with the 50s lace bag and the butter yellow heels. 

Cuties! 1960's silk print heels, a 50's beaded evening bag, a 1940's purple felt purse and my favorite 60's permed suede shoes! 




 I hope some of these pretty pairings inspire you to ad a little vintage to your wardrobe.
Most of these darling dresses are available in our Etsy shop.  Please call us at 503-230-2899 for more details regarding sizes and prices.

Thanks!


Monday, February 10, 2014

Great Date Dresses

Great dresses to wear this Valentine's Day...

1950's golden ombre dress with metallic gold rings, waist 24". Available to purchase in our Etsy shop here.

1950's polka dot cotton flirt dress, waist 25". Available in our Etsy shop here.
Early 1960's polka dot tulle cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline, sold.

1950's sexy gingham dress with lace up bodice, waist 24", available to purchase in our Etsy shop here.

1950's gingham cutie, waist 25". Available to purchase in our Etsy shop here.

Sexy 1960's style cocktail dress with low back, size large. Available for purchase in our Etsy shop here.

Beautiful secret garden chiffon dress by Jr. theme. Waist 27". Available to purchase here.

1950s Emma Domb sweetheart dress, waist 28'. Available to purchase here.


Looking for something sweet to wear this Valentine's Day? This is just a tiny sampling of what you'll find when you visit Xtabay this week. We look forward to helping you find just the right thing. 







Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Xtabay Resort Wear Collection 2014

1950s Royal Hawaiian Sarong Dress, waist 28". 


1950's red and black hawaiian dress (with matching bolero) by Aikane Fashions , Honolulu Hawaii. Waist 26".



Vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Cheongsam style metallic print dress, waist 30".
1950s Alfred Shaheen Angel Fish halter dress, waist 24". 



1950's Kamehameha hawaiian halter dress, sold.


1950's Surf & Sand Hibiscus print hawaiian dress, waist 24"- sold.




1950's Pineapple print halter dress, waist 29". 


1950s Sacony cotton romper, waist 26".


1940s cold rayon Hawaiian sarong dress with matching bolero, waist 24", made in Hawaii by Waikiki Modes.


  For those of you fortunate enough to be jetting off to an exotic locale (or maybe just Las Vegas) this season,  we present to you our 2014 Resort Collection. I have been stockpiling vintage hawaiian dresses all winter and now's the time to release them!   We even have a few more up our sleeves- so be sure to "like us"on our Facebook page to see what else comes in. 

Call us at 503-230-2899 for size and price details or go to our ETSY store to purchase online. We will be busy listing them this week- however they are selling out in the store faster than we can list them so don't hesitate to call if you see one you love.