Everything's Coming Up Blue Roses ....

Jade wearing a 1960s blue rose brocade cocktail dress from Xtabay at Apsleys in London. 

Jade in Xtabay 1950s blue rose print dress at The Lanesborough hotel in London. Photo's of Jade courtesy of Endlesslyenraptured.

Suddenly, an onslaught of blue rose print dresses appeared at Xtabay!

1950s blue rose print party dress, sold.

Late 1950s Blue rose brocade cocktail dress, waist 27". 

Perfect for afternoon tea- 1960's cotton blue rose print dress. Waist 26".

Vintage blue suede pumps by DeLiso Debs, size 6.

Roses red and roses white

Plucked I for my love's delight.

She would none of all my posies--

Bade me gather her blue roses.

Half the world I wandered through,

Seeking where such flowers grew.

Half the world unto my quest

Answered me with laugh and jest.

Home I came at wintertide,

But my silly love had died

Seeking with her latest breath

Roses from the arms of Death.

It may be beyond the grave

She shall find what she would have.

Mine was but an idle quest--

Roses white and red are best! 

Rudyard Kipling

Summer Blues

I have to admit, this week I've been thinking of moving to southern California. I'm tired of sitting in this beautiful store surrounded by the loveliest summer confections while the rain and hail beat down. It's dark out, everyones' allergies are driving them mad and frankly I myself am starting to get a little DOWN. Maybe these 50's summer beauties will cheer everyone up. The silk chiffon dress with the blue roses is a "Mt. Mort" original and is so pretty I could cry. Look at the draping on the back and the long french blue sash. Just to prove that there is a God, check out the blue "Kim's" cardigan in the EXACT same shade of blue that came into the shop a few days later from an ENTIRELY different source. They match perfectly. I have paired it with the crisp 50's cotton sundress by R&K and think they look divine together.
Just so the blues don't get you feeling too down I tossed in a picture of a pair of Henry Waters springolaters with a matching purse in sunkist orange. The perfect contrast to the blue and a gentle reminder that the hot days of summer are only a month--or two away.

Best Dresses of 2009

1960's Teal Traina Silk dress...

Loris Azzaro crochet chain top...

1950's Blue Heaven...

1930's satin bias cut stunner.

Joelle models her gorgeous early 60's wedding gown.

1950's tissue silk dress in Ice, by Harry Keiser.

1950's "New Look" dress in silk. Hand made from a Vogue pattern, designed by Dessus.

1970's silk Japanese print gown by Chloe.

1930's wedding gown in french lace and silk. Breathtaking!

Devastatingly beautiful 1950's velvet gown with huge silk bow....label states 5th Ave. Tailor Shop, New York.