Shop Update Jan 31

Hi, everyone! I've added lots of new items to the shop today!

Clockwise from top right:

Navy Floral Sundress $20

Grunge Floral Romper $26

Royal Blue Dress $28

Floral Slim Fit Blouse $28

Criss Cross Back Chemise $18

So stop by and check out these and even more new items at In the Hammock Vintage!

Friday Vintage Etsy Finds: Vintage Velvet Valentines

Each Friday, I feature vintage finds from Etsy.com here on my blog.

I'm still in the Valentine's Day mood! This week, I couldn't believe how many deep red velvet vintage dresses I found on Etsy. So I put together my favorite Vintage Velvet Valentines!

60s Mini Dress with Lace Trim from DollyrockerVintage $46

 60s Empire Waist Mini Dress from sunnywoodvintage $45

 70s Velvet Dress with Peplum from slideshowvintage $56

 

60s Party Dress from whitesparrowvintage $50

 

 60s Mini Dress with Lace Collar from Vintage Retro Chic $72

Have you found anything fun on Etsy this week??

DIY: Purple Knit Cowl

Another chunky cowl! I used Loops & Threads Charisma yarn again and made this smaller, shorter cowl. My other cowl is so warm, I needed something lighter, too! My mom had knitted up a few of these as Christmas gifts, so I decided to make one too! I used the Easy Ridged Cowl pattern from Knitting on the Net. 

What have you made yourself lately? Any patterns or tutorials you've found on the web that you'd like to share??

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Shop Update Jan 23

I've added some fantastic shoes to the shop today! Take a look!

 80s Italian leather heels from In the Hammock Vintage $32

These heels are the softest Italian leather with flattering black topstitching.

 70s Bruno Magli Peep Toe Heels from In the Hammock Vintage $32

70s peep toe slingbacks with the most adorable butterfly shaped cut outs!

80s Italian Leather Stilettos from In the Hammock Vintage $32

 These stilettos look so New Wave fabulous to me! Love the unexpected navy and purple combo!

White 80s Skimmers from In the Hammock Vintage $28

How fun are these flats! Love the zig zag cut outs with mesh inserts!

 Black Pointy Toe Oxfords from In the Hammock Vintage $24

  I am really loving the oxford trend! The menswear look is so cute!

 80s 9 West High Heels from In the Hammock Vintage $24

 I love this neutral color, it's not quite brown, not quite grey. The leafy accent at the toe is pure 80s glam!

 Green Velvet Pumps from In the Hammock Vintage $22

The deep green velvet looks so rich, perfect for a night out!

Stop by and see what else is in my shop at In the Hammock Vintage!!

What's Old is New Again: Ballerina Chic

What's Old is New Again

A lot of today's trends are inspired by vintage items. It's up to you whether you'd rather have the new version or search out the original, vintage version.

The popularity of the film "Black Swan" has really brought back the ballerina chic trend back in a big way! Here are some new and vintage finds based on the ballet trend.


Modern:

Kara Jax Presley Strapless Tutu Dress from Saks Fifth Avenue $305 

Vintage:

Grey Beaded Vintage Party Dress from vintagebutterfly94 $125

Modern:

Betsey Johnson Evening Organza Dress from Zappos $204 

Vintage:

Cotton Candy Vintage Dress from daisyandstella $115

 Modern:

Lace Back Cardigan from Gap $49.99

Vintage:

Vintage Lace Cardigan from northbrooklyndrygood $33.82

Have you found any vintage inspired items lately that you would like to share?

Friday Vintage Etsy Finds: Pink Valentines

Each Friday, I feature vintage finds from Etsy.com here on my blog.

Today, it's all about Valentine's Day! For the holiday, I was really inspired by bright shades of hot pink!  Here are some perfect vintage finds for Valentine's Day whether it's a romantic date or a fun day spent with friends.

 

 80s Mini Dress from NullifyAnew $24

 

 Vintage Valentines from elizabethsantry $5

 60s Beaded Silk Dress from tamallama $48.60

 

 Oversize Sunglasses from eklecticxplosion $20

 Evelyn Varon Velvet Hat from LipStickWhiskey $8.50

 

 80s Leather Pumps from FlanneryCrane $20

  

  80s Pink Dress from Postcard Vintage $25

What are your thoughts on Valentines Day? Love it or hate it?

Have you found anything exciting on Etsy this week?

DIY: Hermione's Striped Fingerless Gloves

Hi, everyone! Ever since I saw "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" I've been wanting to make a pair of fingerless gloves like the ones Hermione Granger wears throughout the movie.

 

You can see this pic full size here to really see the details of the mitts: http://gallery.the-leaky-cauldron.org/picture/267221

I found some knitting patterns for various versions of the gloves, but I really didn't want to knit the stripes or weave in all those stray ends. So I found some gorgeous self-striping wool yarn in similar colors to hers, and just knit a plain fingerless mitt with rolled edges. I modified this pattern by Knitty Knotty.

 Perfect for reading on a cozy winter evening.

 I couldn't find my copy of "The Deathly Hallows" so "The Half-Blood Prince" will have to do!

  

You can really tell how slouchy and baggy they are here: http://gallery.the-leaky-cauldron.org/picture/268828

Have you made anything yourself lately? Any patterns or tutorials you've found on the web that you'd like to share??

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Friday Vintage Etsy Finds Jan 7

Each Friday, I feature vintage finds from Etsy.com here on my blog.

Today, I'm mad about plaid! I've found so many great plaid coats to really make a statement in this cold weather!

70's Red Plaid Swing Coat from MoreToAdoreVintage $125

 Long Blue Plaid 50's Coat from LipStickWhiskey $125

 

Plaid Check Hooded Jacket from Sprout Vintage $35

Tan Plaid Cape from NorthStarAtelier $75

80s Faux Fur Plaid Jacket from VintageMarmalade $108

How do you feel about all this plaid??

Have you found anything exciting on Etsy this week??