Though I'm not a big fan of logos or feeling like a human advertisement, this 5/A Baker Blanket bag could change my mind about that. How could it be tacky... Read more →
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Equestrian
It was just about a year ago that I wrote about the Newport Vintage Dance Week, hosted by The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. Part of the schedule last year was an afternoon at The Newport International Polo Grounds to watch a polo match, enjoy a picnic buffet and dance under the big white tent. The CVD contacted me to see if I wouldn't mind adding a bit of vintage tailgaiting decor to the event and to observe, interview & capture it through photographs... Read more →
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We are pleased to announce grand opening of our "Vintage Menswear" floor at The Red Velvet Shoe. a vintage "British Accent -Tailored by Tiger of Sweden - GULINS" cavalry twill riding jacket with hacking pockets & fabulous silk print lining, a vintage navy blue silk jacquard dressing gown from Shepard's Men's Store (old-world Providence, RI) & an antique fashion plate "Deux Coups de Chapeau" / Costume, et Pardessus, de Lus et Befve by Mourgue, Pierre dated 1922 will be among our first offerings... Read more →
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Horse~loving gal that I am, I was quite amused to learn that Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy used her rights as wife of Commander in Chief in a most plausible way--to get... Read more →
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I found out about the upcoming auction for The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. via The Trad, and had to go look through the catalog. I'd take these over diamonds... Read more →
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"Travel Back in Time to the summer playground of the Gilded Age. Perfect your dancing skills with classes taught by leading experts on vintage dance. Experience the breathtaking opulence of America ’s finest ballrooms as you dance in Newport’s famous mansions. Let yourself be immersed in a bygone era as you sip tea by the shore..." Read more →
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The proper equipment is quite necessary for any event to be a success. For example, when one wishes to plan a picnic or outing, one should give considerable thought to... Read more →
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Well, at least someone around here has a pair that fits . . .scored this lovely pair of girl's riding boots which were made in Portugal at a thrift shop... Read more →
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One pair of vintage Ralph Lauren riding boots in classic field style now available at The Red Velvet Shoe...but hurry, they won't last long! Read more →
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For Whom The Bell Tolls
04 May 2008
It was a beautiful day Churchill Downs yesterday for the Kentucky Derby, but it ended on a very sad note with the fall and death of a beautiful filly named... Read more →
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