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Cyberoptix Tie Lab, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

1. Exhaust Bow Tie

2. Let Them Eat Cake Necktie

3. Argyle Skeleton Key Necktie

4. Clipper Ship Necktie

5. Wooden Gift Box

…and many more.

xo,

Royal Steamline

I’m excited to share another local, vintage clothing Etsy shop that offers fun, gorgeous pieces from decades past. Fab Gabs Vintage offers a mix of casual and fancy dresses, suits and accessories. There’s even a special section for boudoir vintage lingerie! Whether you’re going for a Mad Men style, rockabilly or an “old Hollywood” wedding, there’s plenty of guys and dames fashions to be found here. The ’50s-era polka dot dress below would look amazing with one of these crinoline petticoats we featured last summer.

Wartime Bouquet

The Ultimate Lucy Dress

Paul Drake 1960s Sportcoat

… and there’s still a week left to enter Teh Fab Gabs Vintage Giveaway. Head over to the blog for details.

There’s no denying that the holidays are quickly approaching. In the stores, holiday music is already on heavy rotation and the obligatory Christmas trees and lights are on display. And yes, it’s not even Thanksgiving. I typically have a general rule that I don’t even think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving in order to give the turkey (and my birthday month) its fair share. But after stumbling upon the “Holiday Art Exchange” post on Haute Macabre, I decided to break my rule.

I typically design my own wacky holiday cards with aliens, pirates or other atypical holiday figures, but since we’re busy here at Royal Steamline working on a slew of new designs to launch in the new year, I was worried I wouldn’t have the time. Now I don’t have to worry. These zombie holiday cards have just the right amount of nostalgia and comic relief that will put a smile on the face of the recipient. And really, isn’t that what the season’s all about?

Thank you tinaseamonster for making this awesome zombie holiday card and saving me from having to design my own!

{Zombies are More Scary Than Santas Lap}

We were thrilled when LocaLovesPirate contacted us about her new Etsy Treasury, featuring our Tell Tale invitation. Hurry and check it out before this treasury disappears.

Winter is almost here and there’s no reason you have to cover up your lovely dress with a jacket or plain sweater. And what better way to accessorize your wedding dress than with a complementary shrug? I love the shrug Holly Stalder made for me so much (the flower was made out of fabric from my dress!), I still find excuses to wear it on every day occasions. Here are some of my favorite shrugs on Etsy.

{My "wedding shrug" by Holly Stalder | photo by Jessica Hill Photography}

{Capelet With Bow by Holly Stalder}

{Antique Silk Taffeta Bolero by Elizabeth Dye}

{Dauphine Victorian Shrug by Countessa}

{Agnes Nuno Silk Ruffle Shrug by Louise Broad}

{The Carina Long Sleeved Wedding Bolero by Bonzie}

Find them here:
1. Holly Stalder
2. Elizabeth Dye
3. Countessa
4. Louise Broad
5. Bonzie

We featured Louise Black’s cameo corsets a little while back (before she made it to Project Runway), but have you seen her clothing line? I’ve had my eye on this gorgeous dress for quite a while…

{Avant Garde Marionette Inspired Black Silk Party Dress by Louise Black}

These natural, handmade perfumes and lip embellishments are perfect for the curious bride. Lovely photography. Gorgeous packaging. Brilliant idea. View more items at the For Strange Women Etsy shop.

{Oils & Balms}

{Absinthe Lips}

{Rosewood Lip Balm}

Fall is in the air and there’s already buzz about Halloween. Etsy’s Handmade Blog showcased a lovely assortment of spooky finds this week. Here are some of our favorites:

{Black bird leather cut out mask}

{Slit throat choker with blood drop earrings}

{Mini claw earrings - oxidized}

Love this treasury featured on Etsy today…