A Little Bit of Blue Treasury

My Shabby Shoe Stretchers are in this very pretty treasury: A Little Bit of Blue . After Dec. 31 at 3am this link will no longer work so visit and click now ! Thanks :-)

p.s. I wish I could figure out how to capture the entire Treasury. When I select the image, it disables the scrolling function :-( Help needed !

Completing the Outfit

To promote our party wear collections, April Evening and RetroThreads (me) are collaborating. We both have a "Party Time Glamour" section and we've added a link to each other's sections in item descriptions. Her shop has lovely vintage gloves which she embellishes with vintage trims. I have a variety of items like gowns, blouses, shoes and purses. Take a look at April Evening's Party Time Glamour section and mine, RetroThreads's Party Time Glamour section.

World's ugliest jacket:front

World's ugliest jacket:front (PixUp), originally uploaded by ambrosianbeads.

An idea I've had for several years is finally going to happen. I always wanted a website devoted to nothing but showcasing the horrible clothing I run across in thrift stores. Rather than honor these items with monetary value, I simply take a pic, tag them "uglyduds" and post them here on my blog. More "gems" to come ! Stay tuned, and enjoy this beauty while you're waiting :-)

Party Time Glamour ! Update: SOLD in less than 11 hours !

And it's going to Australia !
I just set up a new section in my Etsy shop called Party Time Glamour. I've listed a couple new sparkly wearable goodies and have more to list over the next day or two. Time to start planning for New Year's Eve festivities ! Celebrate in your most dazzling vintage style !

Red and Green Plaid Taffeta Skirt

Red and Green Plaid Taffeta Skirt, originally uploaded by ambrosianbeads.

Ready to wear to your next holiday party, that is, if you are very tall. This skirt is almost as tall as I am ! The fabric is that wonderful, rustling taffeta that makes a statement. If you're not tall enough for the skirt as is, it would make a great dress or holiday home decor. For more photos, check it out here.

New Christmas Theme Section

Vintage Velvet Christmas Stocking, originally uploaded by ambrosianbeads.

In my Etsy shop, I grouped my Christmas items in one section. Check out the accessories and party wear !