Showing posts with label Bridal Salon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridal Salon. Show all posts

Sunday, July 6, 2014

What to wear...

I think this little ensemble would be perfect for an afternoon wedding ceremony or a Sunday brunch: 1950's two-piece polished cotton skirt and top set with 1940s yellow pumps and 1930's straw hat. Set is available in our Etsy shop. 

Lovely turquoise blue chiffon dress by Aignon would make a darling bridesmaid dress or wedding guest dress. I love it paired with bright orange satin pumps!

It doesn't get much classier than this. I think Jackie Kennedy would approve of this chocolate brown and pale aqua silk dress and matching jacket. Our 1960's peu de soie pumps from Saks 5th Ave. and an amazing aqua mesh clutch by Whiting and Davis are the perfect accessories. Dress available in our Etsy shop too. I personally think this would make the perfect Mother of the Bride ensemble. 

This elegant 1960's silk LBD with matching top could have walked straight out of Audrey Hepburns' closet. The hat with white rose lends a little drama- I'm thinking Chanel cosmetic counter interview (minus the hat) or Mafia funeral (with the hat)….
This little 1950's western Patio dress with silver ric-rac would be perfect for a hoe-down or a summer barbecue. Do people go to hoe-downs anymore? What exactly is one? Anyway, this dress is cute for just about anything. I like it with our 1950's Henry Waters Springolaters. Dress available in Etsy shop.

This spectacular 1950's dress would be perfect for a formal wedding or an auction or benefit….Anywhere you need to be the best dressed woman in the room. Wear the entire outfit and I'm willing to place money on it. Dress available in our Etsy shop.

So this little outfit is so cute that the dress has already sold. All that remains is the most charming 50's mohair cardigan I have ever seen, the most perfect yellow 40's shoes of all time and this darling little floral print bag. 

Now this little ensemble is for turning up the heat. Whether it be an occasion that involves an unrequited love or a situation that calls for revenge this little electric red 60's Sydney North dress paired with our favorite new Butter color Ladybird is sure to do the job. The dress is available in our Etsy shop and should come with a warning: Hearts will be broken. 

Wear this to the ballet or opera- I would say symphony but the last few times I went to the Oregon Symphony everyone was wearing shorts and fleece vests. What happened? People thankfully do still dress up for the opera and the ballet I think…. This early 1960's dress by Jeanette Alexander would be perfect- the black pillbox hat with the dotted veil is extra fun but may have to be removed once you're in the auditorium. The Springolater's can slip off while you watch the show because while they may look fabulous I can't guarantee they're as comfortable as your Birkenstocks.

I hope these little ensembles provide some fashion inspiration. We have so many beautiful dresses and accessories in stock right now. We would love to help you put something together whatever the occasion may be!






Thursday, June 20, 2013

Summer SALES event this Saturday!



This Saturday the 22nd Xtabay will be having a 30% off everything SALE in the clothing boutique! 



Everything you see here and much, much more will be 30% off! Even our candles and perfumes will be on sale...


As usual we will be serving Mimosas and cupcakes to sweeten the deals! 

Sale starts this Saturday at 11am and is one day only, We look forward to seeing you:)

To our online and out of town shoppers, call us Saturday at 11am to purchase items over the phone! 

Sale excludes items on consignment and does not apply to items in the bridal salon.


Thursday, April 11, 2013

New Arrivals for April 10

1960's Heavily Beaded Evening Gown, sold.
1930's Violet Wine Satin Bias Cut Gown, 398. Purchase HERE.
1950's Lilac Pique Western Set, sold. 
1950's Catalina Fruit Print Dress, Waist 26". Purchase HERE.
1950's Silk Suzy Perette Sculptural Cocktail Dress, 398. Available in store, coming to Etsy soon.

1960's Pistachio Set, Purchase HERE.
1960's Silk Metallic Brocade Shift Dress, Waist 30. Available in store, coming to ETSY soon.
1950's Novelty Print Dress, purchase HERE.
1930's Silk Chiffon Cayenne Gown, purchase HERE.
1950's Ice Cream Social Dress, Sold.
1940's Rayon Novelty Print, waist 26", 198. Available in Store, coming to ETSY soon. 
1950's Candy Jrs. Fruit Melba Dress, purchase HERE.


Favorite new Voluspa candle: Champagne Rose! 
So excited to discover the intoxicating scent of Yma, Tocca's fragrance named after the shop goddess Yma "Voice of the Xtabay" Sumac. 
Doing things the old fashioned way, Emily ironing 50s cotton dresses.
New arrivals from Tocca- the soaps are gorgeous. 
The bridal salon is filled to the brim with some of the dreamiest vintage wedding gowns in town. 










Sunday, November 11, 2012

Xtabay Brides Revisited




















I can't believe it's been a whole year since we opened the Bridal Salon! I was going through my old files and found a folder Holly Andres had sent me last year. In it were pictures she had taken of models wearing Xtabay wedding gowns (all of which have now sold) in the brand new Bridal Salon. Being a modern girl I was only interested in looking at the color pictures she'd taken. I failed to ever see them in black and white! So I was surprised when I looked and realized how fabulous they were. So I thought I'd share them with you:)

Xtabay Vintage Bridal Salon is excited to be featured in the Oregonian coming up soon this month. Here are some shots of an Xtabay bride during a fitting with our seamstress Erin--while being photographed by Ross Hamilton of the Oregonian.






Do you recognize the gown she purchased? It's one of the gowns above--I think she looks stunning!

Thanks for looking!