Xtabay Glamour Makeover Continued....

Xtabay is STILL undergoing a glamour makeover, and it looks like we won't be ready to reopen for a few more weeks. Who knew remodeling would take so much longer than expected (wink, wink)?! In the meantime, I've been trying to fill our Etsy shop with as many vintage dresses as I can. Here are some of my favorite new arrivals this week...

Gorgeous 1960's Illusion lace wedding gown available now in our Etsy shop. Original purchased at Stanley Korshack department store, but never worn. 

Beautiful assortment of vintage handbags and clutches. Perfect as bridesmaid gifts! 

Palest powder blue 1950's lace cocktail dress by Emma Domb, perfect for a mother of the bride or bridesmaid. Click here for more details. 

I LOVE this gorgeous late 1950s silk chiffon wiggle dress by Marjorie Micheal. View it here in our Etsy shop. 

Rare late 1960s Emilio Pucci velvet zip front maxi dress, available here in our Etsy shop. 

Ultra luxe bohemian silk kaftan from the 1970's. Perfect for padding around on hardwood floors in....available here in our Etsy shop.

Meanwhile upstairs our sister shop The English Dept. is in full swing hosting a Claire la Faye trunk show. Visit our website above to schedule an appointment to come in and try these gorgeous, locally made wedding dresses on! 

Thanks for being so patient with us during this transition period and be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date. 

a not so white wedding...

A few seasons ago my all time favorite wedding photographer Erich McVey did a styled shoot with model Courtney Bryant on the Oregon coast.  Courtney wears Portland designer Claire La Faye's stunning blue-grey wedding gown poetically named Swan Song. The images spawned a flurry of interest in colored bridal gowns in both my bridal boutiques. Oh yeah…did you know I own two bridal boutiques? 

Claire's dresses are featured at my beautiful downtown bridal shop The English Dept. I highly recommend you come by and check them out.

 However, if your heart and budget is set on a vintage wedding dress,  Xtabay has some really beautiful and budget friendly options…..

This 1950's pale blue tulle prom dress would make a lovely wedding dress and even came from the old bridal salon at Meier & Frank. It most likely served as a bridesmaid dress in the 50's but today would make a beautiful wedding dress. Available to purchase in our here in our Etsy shop.

The color blush pink has been really popular in bridal for a few years now. This ethereal 1950's evening gown would make a beautiful bridal dress! Sold.

I love this little 1950's tiered dress with lilac sequin sprinkles on top, it would be adorable for a garden wedding! Purchase here in our Etsy shop.

Rachael tries on a robins egg blue lace wedding gown in the palatial Xtabay Bridal dressing room, really it's bigger than my house. Details here in our Etsy shop.

 This sweet celadon green strapless 1950's gown would also make a lovely wedding gown. Available here in our Etsy shop.

So if you want a little color on your wedding day, we've got you covered!