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Met Ball 2013 – Looks For Less

May 10, 2013 by Rose | Celebrity Fashion

Feeling inspired by the fashions of the 2013 Met Ball? So are we! The ball’s theme was ‘PUNK: Chaos to Couture’, and although not everyone stuck strictly to the theme, most everyone looked downright fabulous. We have gathered some Unique Vintage Met Ball look-alike styles so you can strut your stuff like the fashion A-lister we all know you are.

‘Something Borrowed’ Black Floral & Rhinestone Swing Dress $228

Ah, Jennifer Lawrence. This fabulous lady definitely has no issue pulling off the simply stunning look. Mirror Jennifer’s look with our Unique Vintage Something Borrowed Black Floral & Rhinestone Swing Dress. The subtle floral detailing on the full swing skirt give the dress an effortlessly charming look that you are sure to rock!

Authentic Lorrie Deb 1950′s Vintage Burgundy Plaid Swing Dress $300

Black Patent Leather Ankle Strap Sexy Pumps $90

Christina Ricci did the punk theme justice with her plaid dress and fierce black stilettos. Match the look with our Authentic Lorrie Deb 1950’s Vintage Burgundy Plaid Holiday Swing Dress. Pair the dress with our Black Patent Leather Ankle Strap Sexy Pumps, for the complete head to toe look.

Red High Low Strapless Chiffon Prom Dress $80

Kate Beckinsale never fails to dawn the red carpet in style, and this event was no exception. Her red strapless dress is simple at its’ core, but the peplum waist and high-low hemline show off her trendy and risky side. Accomplish Kate’s sweet and sexy style in our Red High-Low Strapless Chiffon Dress.

Dress 1: Lux Lace Black Dress With Sleeves $45

Dress 2: Lux Lace Black & Nude With Sleeves $45

Dress 3: Plus Size Black Gigi Lace Cinch Dress SALE $102

Care to show off your sexy punk side Joan Smalls style?? If your answer was yes, go with our super affordable Lux Lace Black Dress. This stunner also comes in a Nude Underlay Color for an even sexier look! For you ladies who are blessed with womanly curves, go with our Plus Size Gigi Lace Cinch Dress for a gorgeous look that is sure to turn heads.

Black Mesh Beaded Cut Out Long Sleeve Homecoming Dress $298

Vintage Style Black Turban $16

Chloe Sevigny made a show stopping appearance in a sheer mesh long sleeve gown with a peeping chest cut out and a sexy leg slit. And what better way to show off your gorgeous face then ditching the hair grooming tools and pulling those pesky little strays up in a vintage inspired turban! Go with our Black Mesh Beaded Cut Out Long Sleeve Dress paired with our Vintage Style Black Turban to effortlessly pull off the Chloe look!

Whether your style is sweetly gorgeous, loud and proud, elegantly chic, seducing and sexy, or trendy to a T, Unique Vintage is your one stop shop for everything your fashionable heart desires. Get shopping, Darlings!

Homecoming…Here I Am

September 29, 2011 by Unique Vintage | Prom

(note: that’s not me)

The year was 2005. I had long hair, an affinity for the color pale pink and George W. was still President. The first month of my senior year was coming to a close, and Homecoming was staring me right in the face; urging me to grab it and shake it.

Up until this point, my usual routine for each dance had been to show up, dance and be fabulous. My senior year had gotten off to a quiet start, but was slowly coming to a boil. I wanted it to be special, but I couldn’t figure out how to make it differ from my previous experiences. How do you make something that feels stale feel vibrant again?

Flash forward two weeks. I found myself riding into a football stadium sitting on the back of a vintage convertible Chevrolet. Black rimmed glasses, a 1960’s era tartan bowtie and a skinny suit. I had been chosen as part of the homecoming court, and I was representing all the fabulous gay teenagers who dreamed of the day they would have a reason to use that “British royal” wave they had been working on.

My goal was never to be popular, nor was it to make high school the highlight of my entire life. But this, like other small moments in high school, was a little piece of myself that was able to shine through some of that adolescent fog.

High school isn’t forever, but it’s important while it’s here. I ended up winning Homecoming king. Not because I was popular, but perhaps because I was myself.

-Stan Salas, UV Customer Service Connoisseur and Contributing Blogger

The Domestic Fashionistas of the Fifties

September 26, 2011 by Unique Vintage | Prom

Looking back at American history, the 1950s were a period of domesticity. The man went to work and the wife took care of the household chores; cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the children. This domestic life was often perceived of as “perfect” and actually molded the fashions during this era (the perfectly cinched waists and the appropriate knee-length hems).

What gave these styles a sense of whimsy were the exuberant excess of florals, crinolines and lady-like qualities that fashions from years past had actually been starving for.

During this time, women were at their most beautiful and image was everything. The 1950′s woman was put together at all hours of the day; from matching accessories to perfectly poised pumps.

In the ’50s, women felt a sense of security within the domestic life they created and their clothes reflected that.

The 1950′s created some of the most iconized silhouettes in fashion history. It’s no wonder so many fashion designers today are constantly paying reference to these beautiful, perfectly pulled together, domestic fashions of the past.

Stan Salas-Unique Vintage Customer Service Connoisseur

According to Coco

September 26, 2011 by Unique Vintage | Prom

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”

- Coco Chanel

Unique Vintage Icons: Dita Von Teese

September 22, 2011 by Unique Vintage | Prom

Few women have captured the eyes of the fashion world quite like the incomparable Dita Von Teese.

With her porcelain skin, perfectly coifed hair and deep dark eyes, this modern day pin-up is a style icon here at Unique Vintage.

A question we are commonly asking ourselves is: “Well, would Miss Dita Von Teese wear it?”

At Unique Vintage, the mere mention of Miss Dita sends women and gay men alike into a frenzy of applause, tears and a slight sense of being overwhelmed.

So we salute you, Dita! You are an official Unique Vintage Icon.

Stay fabulous.

New at Unique Vintage: Shoes!

September 22, 2011 by Unique Vintage | Prom

“The fact is, sometimes it’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes. That’s why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun.”

Carrie Bradshaw (“Sex and the City”)