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

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.

Lately, I’ve lacked the time and patience to shop in actual stores. While this may be great for my wallet, it also means I’m missing out on some fabulous finds at the awesome vintage stores here in Portland. Luckily, Twitter has led me to a few local vintage shops that sell their wares online. This means all of you who don’t live in the NW can take advantage of some of our fine shops.

We’ll be featuring a couple of them this week, so if you’re planning an art deco, 1920s/1930s, Victorian or other period-inspired wedding, be sure to check back.

The first of our new vintage clothing discoveries is Prance and Swagger, a relatively new Etsy shop based in Portland, Oregon. Prance and Swagger specializes in classic his and hers vintage clothing, offering everything from pill box hats to 1950s prom dresses to Victorian caplets and Oxford ankle boots.

I may have found them too late to grab this goregous Victorian scarf, but their shop is full of unique and interesting finds that just might make up for it.

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Victorian Ruffle Scarf

Vintage 1930s deco modern hat

Vintage peaked lapels double breasted 1940s suit jacket

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}

{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