Part 2 of our Perfect Vintage Tee’s has arrived, “Creepy Cute”! Macabre teddy bear monsters, acid granny teddy gardeners and punk rock poodles add giggles and bite to your wardrobe. Great for festival season!
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She Dreams in Denim
Check out this adorable editorial featuring Le Double Ve items! Some items available
in
our Etsy shop! Click on the photo for purchasing details.
Credits: Photography- Jena Cumbo ; Hair and Makeup- Pia Vivas ; Styling- Sarah Bacot
Top: Topshop, Necklace: Forever 21
Top: Topshop, Sweatshirt: Vintage, Blazer: Le Double Ve Vintage, Jeans: H&M, Socks: Photographer and Stylists own, Shoes: Vintage
Top: H&M, Dress: Le Double Ve Vintage (available for rental only), Shoes: Nine West, Belt: H&M, Earrings: Forever 21, Bracelets/Ring: Stylists own
Top: Vintage, Blazer: Le Double Ve Vintage, Jeans: H&M, Bracelets: H&M
Vintage Views-Aubrey Howard
We’re starting a new series here on our blog where we interview some of our favorite vintage wear-ers and have them style their style from the Le Double Ve closet! Our first guest is Aubrey Howard. Originally hailing from New Orleans, LA, she has travelled the world taking street style photography, trend forecasting, and lifestyle profile blogging.
Blue Dress w/ YSL Buttons soon to be available from Le Double Ve, H&M Belt, Vintage Kodak Sunglasses, Micheal Kors Watch, Vintage Earrings
Le Double Ve: Why do you wear vintage?
Aubrey H: Because the pieces are one of a kind. I have a big thing about going out places and seeing people have the same thing on that I do. It makes me feel like I should have a xerox stamp on my forehead! I also love how it feels when you zip up this one of a kind find and it fits perfect. You always wonder what kind of life the person had that wore the piece before. Ill put on these amazing body-cons from the 80’s and they just FIT in all the right places and I’m like “I know this girl had fun going out when she had this on!”
LDV: There is something about when a vintage pieces fits so right its like fate handed you an amazing article of clothing and its been waiting for you! What’s your favorite period?
AH: I’d have to say its a tie between the 1950’s and the 1980’s. I love the body-con style and colors of the 80’s but there is something about that classic 50’s silhouette. I think it because it just makes your waist look so good and tiny!
Necklace available at Le Double Ve (click image!), Vintage Glasses, VIntage Dress from Time Warp Vintage, Vintage Earrings, Wooden Cuff
LDV: Who are your vintage icons?
AH: YSL, Vintage Chanel is always amazing. I’d have to also say Pierre Cardin. I have these crazy batik printed high waisted pants with a matching top. I never wear it together because its crazy. It’s pants for business, and I wear the top with some short shorts.
- Pink Blazer soon to be available from Le Double Ve, BDG Skinny Pink Jeans, Nude Pumps, United Colors of Bennetton Tank, Vintage Chanel Sunglasses, Micheal Kors Watch
LDV: What designers do you think are doing a good job of keeping the best vintage trends alive today?
AH: Chanel, their couture for Fall/Winter 2012. It was straight out of the 40s with some volume to modernize it. I think Hermes’ is doing a great job with it with their boxy coats. Lanvin couple of seasons ago had a big 40s feel too. Love the 40s that are coming out. Designers are making me proud.
LDV: What is your ideal vintage outfit?
AH: Anything classic, off the shoulder, fitted. Give me a fish-tail anyday. I also love anything blousy from the 70’s. Anything overflowing with beads and sequins. Everything crazy.
Find Aubrey’s blog at styleken.blogspot.com
LDV <3 UNMARKED.
Nightlife crew/party promoters/artists extraordinaire’s FULL MOON have recently launched their debut online issue of their magazine UNMARKED. . A haven of relevant, intriguing interviews and arts info, as well as gasp worthy eye candy, it’s one of the first online reads in awhile that I actually took the time to sit and read through- you simply can’t draw yourself away from the screen. Talent isn’t the only thing this great publication showcases; the passion and care that the contributors have for the arts is almost tear-worthy. UNMARKED. explains:
“…as art for art’s sake becomes increasingly scarce, particularly in New York City where artists are forced to sacrifice their time to the reality of paying their skyrocketing bills, it becomes all the more necessary to safeguard the few places where creativity can still flourish unadulterated by the outside world. This is the goal (some may say a lofty one, but still an admirable one nonetheless) behind the creation of UNMARKED…”
Lofty? Yes. Admirable? Very. Deserving of the utmost respect? They’ve definitely got all of mine.
Keep creating, y’all.
Sweet Spring Giveaway Winners!
Congratulations!
Kaatye, April, Kat F and Connie for winning sweet spring items from our Le Double Ve vintage stores! Thanks to everyone who entered! You all inspired some love for spring!
Get your own fresh spring items from Le Double Ve Etsy and Le Double Ve Market Publique!
LDV <3 Gucci for S/S 11
Women:
Gucci encompasses our favorite trends for spring in this line; it’s bright, sleek and oh-so-70s luxe.
Men:
With crisp trench coats, leisure style suits, and bags as strong as your jawline, nothing says class and cool like this collection.
You’re Staring at the Sun
(Vintage Skirt by Le Double Ve; Oversized Shirt by lamixx; Booties by Steve Madden; Vintage Earrings; Forever 21 Sunglasses)
Urban Excursion
{Vintage Kids Cumberbund worn as Headscarf; Gifted Neckscarf, Forever 21 Shirt; Vintage Army shirt (similar one here); Vintage Blazer; Urban Outfitters Pants; Neu Look Boots; Boot Necklaces DIY from items found at Metalliferous; H&M Sunglasses}
Sweet Lovers Love the Spring…GIVEAWAY!
From haw-lin.com
Le Double Ve is giving away sweet spring items! There are four packages: Womens Small, Womens Medium, Womens Large and Men’s XLarge! Leave a comment about why you love the spring/spring fashion by April 1st and a comment will be chosen at random. Please leave which package you are interested in in your comment!
“In springtime, the only pretty ring time
Birds sing, hey ding
A-ding, a-ding”
–Willy Wonka
Women's Small Package: Reconstructed Cocktail Dress, Designer Escada Heels
Women's Medium Package: Blue Flowy Crop Top, Teal Tennis Skirt w/ Applique, Red Side Slit Pencil Skirt, Cute Fish Print Wrap A-line Skirt
Women's Large Package: Reconstructed Sundress, Reconstructed Denim Top, Reconstructed Plaid Mini, Life Stride Flats
Men's Xlarge Package: White Longsleeve Button-up with Brown Dot Pattern, Pale Blue Button-up with Mini Floral Pattern
Kimono Disco
For Spring/Summer 2011, Le Double Ve is launching our very own vintage inspired line of clothing. Everything is handmade and one of a kind, ensuring your unique individual style!
This week we launched our Kimono Overblouses: made from a vintage 1970’s pattern with all new materials and construction. Silky, breezy and sexy these are going to feel so good in your spring/summer wardrobe! (Click the image to go to the listing…)
More fabric choices to come!
Stay tuned for more new styles…
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