Next Market Event you ask?

 

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	It's time! It's Round She Goes time! Why not kick off 2011 with a new wardrobe? Round She Goes February will have 99 stalls of quality vintage, preloved designer clothes and unique handmade and fabulous jewellery and accessories. You can find preloved bargains from brands like sass & bide, Scanlon & Theodore, Bettina Liano, Alannah Hill, Karen Walker, White Suede, Calvin Klein, Witchery, Zara, Zimmerman, Morrissey, Wayne Cooper, camilla & marc, Mimco, Louis Vuitton, and Alice McCall. This event is part of the Sustainable Living Festival local program. Entry is $2 and there is free parking. Round She Goes has only 3 markets in 2011- so you don't want to miss out – promise xx www.roundshegoes.com.au

Looking back and bringing it forward; the advertisements of yesteryear

There's a lot to be said for vintage ads.  They now stand as a type of time catalogue for what people were wearing/eating/buying/wanting many years before our existence... 

Most will stop and stare at one in wonder and curiosity. What does it mean? How did they come up with the concept? Is that improper/racist/sexist/provocative? Do I need to buy that, to feel/look like them? Do I go to that destination to find out MORE? Can that product really DO that? They were powerful and influential works of art/propaganda- made to arouse our minds and allow our imaginations to run free.

In contrast to many of today's very bland advertisements, which can blatantly force an idea onto us, vintage ads were, at the very least, interesting.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Vintage Icon: Elizabeth Taylor

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has been famous for her love affairs, seven husbands, acting career, perfume line, AIDS activism and stunning beauty. What we here at PVD love her for most however, is for her passion for extravagant jewellery, most of which was given to her by the men in her life. Her most celebrated piece is the Krupp Diamond, given to her by her then husband Richard Burton. It is a piece which to this day, is rarely absent from her finger during public appearances, even wearing it in many of her films!

"I mean, how many young women get a set of rubies just for doing something wholesome like swimming laps? Or win a diamond ring at Ping-Pong with their husband...? Well, I did, and for all of these memories and the people in my life I feel blessed."

(the fabulous) Elizabeth Taylor.

To Market, to Market, Sunday December 5.

PVD had a fantastic day at Thread Den's North Melbourne Market yesterday. The Lithuanian Club on Errol Street played host to a whole bunch of new and independent designers, creative crafters, and of course the lovin spoonful of vintage treasures. Here is just some of what PVD had in store. There is lots still available, so if anything tickles your fancy be sure to let me know xx

Gil Elvgren... yep. We're a fan!

art works by Gil Elvgren

Gil Elvgren (March 15, 1914 – February 29, 1980), born Gillette Elvgren, was an American painter of pin-up girls, advertising and illustration. Elvgren was one of the more important pin-up and glamour artists of the twentieth century.

You may be familiar with some or his works. If not, here's a small sample of them:

 

PVD will be featuring some of Gil's fine art works with our pretty pieces in our next collection. 

We think it sets the mood. Don't you???
 

 

PVD's got a little secret

.925 Sterling Silver Collection coming soon..

It's taken a decade or so, but we here at PVD have brought together a collection, just in time for Christmas.  It will consist of delightful Sterling Silver treasures. Beautiful detailed pendants, vintage chains, lockets & gemstones. We have a preview for our fellow bloggers only. 

Contact me at pvdelights@gmail.com if you're interested in any of these beauties.

This Sunday, 5th December, Thread Den's NORTH MELBOURNE MARKET is on!! Join PVD, from 10am-2pm, at the Lithuanian club, 44 Errol st, North Melbourne. I promise you lots of beautiful bargains xox

http://northmelbournemarket.com/