No Sweat - Shop Preview

Since the weather is getting chilly, we've got some sweaters hitting the shop this week as well. Here's a few cardigans and crew necks to whet your wooly appetite:






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Dress to Impress - Shop Preview

Aight, guys. I know things have been slow around here at AHV, but I think things have settled enough after the wedding that we are ready to get back into the swing of things. I'm really excited about all the stuff we have stockpiled to finally make it into the shop. Dresses and jackets and sweaters and boots!

For your eyes only ... here is a peek at some of the dresses we've got coming your way:





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Designers to Know: Lauren Moffatt

I stumbled upon the wonderful Lauren Moffatt when I was researching new capes (my weakness!) and had to share some of her outerwear, since we are heading into Fall. She knows her way around contrasting piping, peter pan collars, bold buttons and sharp silhouettes.

Vintage Destination: Swift Vintage

I've been meaning to blog about the lovely Carrie of Swift Vintage for a few months now, ever since I accidentally stumbled upon her shop during one of my many trips to Burbank while I was planning my wedding. I'd actually seen Swift's shop on etsy, and had already been admiring some of their bright pieces, and was delighted to find that their brick and mortar shop was just as lovely and full of treasures as their online store. Plus, Carrie runs the place, perched behind her sewing machine, surrounded by well groomed dress forms while fixing up lovely old frocks and coats. She's pretty much living in my dream job. She's lovely, and she runs a lovely space:






Swift Vintage Shoppe & Sewing Studio
3212 & 3216 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-1289

And, I waltzed outta there with the best 70s plaid coat you've ever seen, hand stitched back to perfection by Carrie herself. Big heart. Little shop. I'll be back the next time I find myself in southern California.

Vintage Inspired: USBtypewriters

So, I own many a typewriter and always lament that they don't seem terribly practical for much else than decor on a shelf, or writing the occasional love letter. Enter USBtyewriter. This dude converts vintage typewriters into keyboards for your computer. You can purchase one all ready to go for $500, or buy the kit and do it yourself for around $50. Either way ... holy awesome.

Designer - Tina Frey

Always a fan of peter pan collars, and was delighted when I stumbled upon designer Tina Frey's 2010 tailor collection:



There is something nice about the stiffness of these "collars" instead of the expected fabric versions.

Shop Preview: Venetian Animal Masks

I am back from my wedding and Italian honeymoon, and excited to finally have time to focus on the shop again! I've actually been stockpiling clothes for the store, so we'll be having some really great items listed in the next few weeks.

While in Venice, I picked up some really fun new handpainted paper mache animal masks (they have so many wonderful ones there! i wanted to buy all of them. some of my favorites were probably too creepy for the shop (how many sexy alligators or elephants do you see walking around?) but we did get a few that won't detract too much from the clothing ; )



And, here is a quick preview of a few things we have coming to the shop this week, as well as the new masks in action: