New Arrivals...

1950's Cahill of Beverly Hills sequined lace and tulle wedding gown, available in our Etsy shop. Pictured with a vintage Miriam Haskell pearl drop necklace. 

1950's silk watercolor floral print party dress by Larry Aldrich. Waist 26". Available in our Etsy shop. 

1950's embroidered tulle tea-length wedding dress with grapes! Paired with our 1940's grape cluster necklace. Wouldn't this be perfect at a vineyard wedding? Come's with matching bolero. Waist 26". Dress and necklace are both available in our Etsy shop. 

1950's celery green silk organza party dress, perfect for a bridesmaid! Waist 28". Available in our Etsy shop. 

Classic 1960's empire waist wedding dress with illusion lace neckline. Waist 28". 

Fabulous 1960's Will Steinman gold brocade cocktail dress, waist 25". Available in our Etsy shop. 

Elegant 1930's bias cut diagonal striped wedding dress with matching jacket. Waist 26". Available in our Etsy shop.

Ice Cream Social

Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 

1960's Miss Elliette cotton party dress with eyelet bodice, waist 24". 248~

1950's embroidered tulle powder pink prom formal dress with matching jacket, waist 29". 248.

1950's icy mint cotton eyelet wiggle dress, waist 27". 148.

Devine little early 60's Mr. Mort silk chiffon party dress, waist 24". Petite. 248.

1950's lemon meringue tulle and lace party dress, waist 29", 198.

1950's metal basket weave purse with vintage millinary flowers 78.

1960's straw Schiaparelli hat with roses....68.

Lavender gloves, 18.

1950's iced latte silk organza with lace appliques by R&K, waist 25", 248.

I love when they have a built in petticoat!

early 60's Bubble Gum party dress, waist 28", 198.

Maybe it's the endless gray days we've been having but I am suddenly pastel crazed!  I was so delighted to open my new Vogue and see the latest Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The cool ice cream parlor colors and the oversized eye-let was just what I needed to lift my sagging spirits. Plus, I'm always excited when Marc Jacobs designs dresses that look like things I already have in stock...

See anything you just have to have? We are happy to ship! Email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com with any questions.

Color Inspiration

Color scheme inspiration starting point, lovely 1930's pin....

assorted candy colored accessories-powder blue gloves, pistachio slingbacks, pink heels and a minty green fascinator...

vintage lace, organza and eyelet...

Margarita green silk organza 50's party dress

French blue and lilac 50's lace party dress, waist 24".

1960's lipstick pink with white lace overlay sheath dress, waist 26".

Pagoda print fit and flare drop waist cotton dress from the 50's by mode o'day...waist 24"

Pistachio linen 1930's eyelet dress....waist 26"...

Wonderful 1950's navy on pale pink Lucille Ball party dress, waist 31"

Pink, Navy and periwinkle sheer cotton floral....

1940's sheer cotton floral print...

1950's Coro iridescent fan necklace. 68.

I have to admit, I am not a fan of matching bridesmaid dresses. Why must we always stick everyone in a band of identical dresses? Whether they are all wearing tiffany blue, chocolate brown, tangerine tango or royal plum--does it really look better to have all your favorite ladies looking like members of the high school flag team?

I think dressing a bridal party in mismatched yet harmonious colors looks so much better-so much more organic and natural....like an impressionist painting! Less sports team more Monet.

There are things all around to base a palette on. For instance, today I picked up this lovely little vintage brooch. I'm guessing the pin is from the 30's, maybe 40's. I loved the soft luminous color scheme. A pistachio green, regency blue and soft pink. From there I kept finding things in those colors--gloves, shoes, dresses....all pieces that would all look so great mixed and matched together.

At Xtabay we have hundreds of wonderful dresses to outfit a bridal party, and so many beautiful treasures to get inspired by. Come in and we can help you pick out a color scheme!

Xtabay is open 7 days a week from 11am- 6pm, call us at 503 230 2899 if you have any questions or would like to purchase over the phone.

To schedule an appointment in our exclusive vintage bridal salon email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com