Holiday Dressing, Part II

Our models this week show you how to incorporate a little, or a lot of, vintage into your holiday ensemble.  

Complete vintage attire projects polish, especially when crowned with a stylish cocktail hat.  For hip vintage flair, top off a contemporary cocktail dress with a fur cape and pair with patent workman boots.

Contemporary Kay Unger cocktail dress with metallic bodice and silk chiffon overlay.  1950's real red mink fur cape, one size (SOLD).  1950's black velvet leaf applique cocktail hat.  Boots, models own.

Chanel-inspired fashion never ceases to make a modern girl glamorous.

1960's pleated cocktail dress with satin bow (SOLD), paired with a 1960's Miss Nina black velvet cocktail hat.

Create novel style by combining two separate vintage items into a new piece.  This exquisite headpiece was created by attaching a feather hair-piece to a cocktail hat.  Come in to the store, and create a new vintage combination for yourself!

1950's pillbox hat with attached peacock feather hair clip.

1970's Joy Stevens evening gown, size 2-4 (SOLD).

For casual holiday chic, while still looking festive, a single vintage item adds depth and interest to any outfit. 

A long pendant is an easy way to incorporate a little vintage into your look.  Add a unique design element, and you add a lot of personality to an outfit.  As you can see, our model has a particular penchant for Native American pieces.  There really is something for everyone at Catherine's Closet Vintage Boutique!

Vintage pendant.  Bustier, sheer cover-up blouse, belt, model's own.

Native American pendant detail (SOLD).

Borrowing from the boys is a classic style move, but making it vintage, as well, adds singular flavor.  

Black men's suspenders.  Shirt, skirt, model's own.

Come in to Catherine's Closet Vintage Boutique, and we'll help style any ensemble you've got in mind, whether it's total, or just a touch of, vintage.  See these and other divine holiday fashions at our Vintage Holiday Soiree on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 10am to 2pm at 125 Merchant St. Honolulu, HI 96813.  (808) 521-0772.