tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post8653634859873520189..comments2023-11-01T01:43:56.795+11:00Comments on Lady Melbourne: Cease and desist!Lady Melbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10963970531198048068noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-87989737732435935332010-04-25T23:41:00.426+10:002010-04-25T23:41:00.426+10:00Hi LM:)
loved the post, and thanks for pointing me...Hi LM:)<br />loved the post, and thanks for pointing me in this direction...<br /><br />I will post a link to your post on my site:)<br /><br />Looking forward to your next Friday video:)<br /><br />Have a good day - SPLinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256876153716588894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-38433140956767177052008-09-28T21:21:00.000+10:002008-09-28T21:21:00.000+10:00I know I'm very late on this one, but bravo on you...I know I'm very late on this one, but bravo on your open mindedness. I have to agree, (as you know) that unless it is at LEAST 30, preferably 40 or more years old, it is not Vintage in my book. Retro OK, but not Vintage.The VFG is an invaluable resource and I suggest you get yourself a pro membership pronto. There are so many hints, tips and incredible insights not available to mere mortals.<BR/><BR/>On another note entirely, I hear you are checking out the Stop Staring dresses and are just hovering with the mouse. Get yourself over to Vicious Venus on Smith street and try them on for real. That will surely help.. or just create more problems!Candice DeVillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556198036135539946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-36037485992627110322008-09-24T02:43:00.000+10:002008-09-24T02:43:00.000+10:00Oh man, people leave weird comments on your blog--...Oh man, people leave weird comments on your blog--I have to hand it to you for taking it so well and going to the Vintage Fashion Guild to do research instead of getting mad like I would have. <BR/><BR/>Anyway I think you do a lovely job of representing vintage already--and I'm not a vintage purist either so I don't find anything wrong in calling a '70s dress vintage. <BR/><BR/>But I love love love the idea of taking photos of the labels more. They're so lovely--half the fun of finding vintage dresses in thrift stores is checking out the pretty little embroidered labels in them. Thanks for going through all that trouble to show us! :)Rhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883786491456866682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-42596111919699723512008-09-23T19:12:00.000+10:002008-09-23T19:12:00.000+10:00im so jealous right now! but retro is more like br...im so jealous right now! but retro is more like bright fun colours and think vintage and retro are completely different termsLinda Thaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073871441177786224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-3115504950728305772008-09-23T17:44:00.000+10:002008-09-23T17:44:00.000+10:00Now that your all worded up on what to buy Lady Me...Now that your all worded up on what to buy Lady Melbourne best keep her sticky fingers out of Imelda's wardrobe...I still have the swaddling the Little Baby Jesus was wrapped in.Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896845761664399184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-79744760373107516842008-09-23T15:52:00.000+10:002008-09-23T15:52:00.000+10:00I am a recent convert to your blog, I LOVE it, kee...I am a recent convert to your blog, I LOVE it, keep up the fab work. I am a regular visitor to Melbourne and adore your city.svenskaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300693315168311121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-77084723084566420242008-09-23T11:08:00.000+10:002008-09-23T11:08:00.000+10:00i have only just noticed... when did you start sel...i have only just noticed... when did you start selling vintage on etsy?!! :O<BR/>i want everything! the black and white heart print dress, the denim skirt!Penny Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601347875591537597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-70229090310312416072008-09-23T00:43:00.000+10:002008-09-23T00:43:00.000+10:00Well it's interesting to know how to classify vint...Well it's interesting to know how to classify vintage's clothes and accessories. Your guideline are a good idea and how beautiful vintage clothing you've got!MISS GLITZYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352789489501526942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-83648216124189940132008-09-22T20:49:00.000+10:002008-09-22T20:49:00.000+10:00Hi Lady Melbourne,I follow a few Melbourne fashion...Hi Lady Melbourne,<BR/>I follow a few Melbourne fashion blogs and I was wondering if you ladies work. Clothes are so expensive and I wonder how you guys afford them all? All you the wonderous, glamorous lot with rich parents, boyfriends or do you have a really good job or own a great business? I wish I could afford this sort of stuff myself. I seem to go clothes shopping once a month and only get a couple of things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-21498946116731484922008-09-22T19:51:00.000+10:002008-09-22T19:51:00.000+10:00That first dress is very lovely, indeed.That first dress is very lovely, indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-17305720120449784702008-09-22T12:40:00.000+10:002008-09-22T12:40:00.000+10:00Im really really bad at telling people where i get...Im really really bad at telling people where i get my clothes from. I need to go back through my posts and do that. What a handy website by the way :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384277110904485746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-29088177769654160752008-09-22T12:23:00.000+10:002008-09-22T12:23:00.000+10:00such a great post! im definitely guilty of overusi...such a great post! im definitely guilty of overusing the word vintage.geri hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457447047664627977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-18838930410353901562008-09-22T11:37:00.000+10:002008-09-22T11:37:00.000+10:00Oh yeah - go to Ikea for hangers. I know there are...Oh yeah - go to Ikea for hangers. I know there are loads of people out there who swear by wooden coat hangers - but unless you have metres and metres of rail space - don't bother as they take up loads of space. I only use them for jackets - otherwise sturdy plastic hangers with nice rounded shoulders are the go.<BR/>Also avoid cheap wooden hangers!!! I know from experinece that a wire hanger is more delicate on a silk dress than a splintery bad quality wooden hanger!The Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308964812338446667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-57104969655543156242008-09-22T11:33:00.000+10:002008-09-22T11:33:00.000+10:00After reading this post I have stopped to think wh...After reading this post I have stopped to think what vintage means to me... For me vintage is anything from an era of fashion that i have not worn as an adult - this means anyhting that dates back to when I was a child and before - so basically anthing pre 1992 would be vintage for me.The Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308964812338446667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-1596725910662698212008-09-22T10:32:00.000+10:002008-09-22T10:32:00.000+10:00I only have a few things in my wardrobe that I cal...I only have a few things in my wardrobe that I call vintage...they are vintage to me but I'm no vintage expert or collector! <BR/>I imagine that site would be a fab resource for those that are fans though. <BR/><BR/>LM perhaps you should get your butler to address the issue of your maids?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-66629905216776917842008-09-22T10:12:00.000+10:002008-09-22T10:12:00.000+10:00Thank you for this - it was a really interesting p...Thank you for this - it was a really interesting post. I'm not a vintage purist either, and I love the way you mix thrifted, vintage, new and designer clothes in your outfits. It's very inspiring, and it's a real-world way of doing things - most of us don't get our wardrobe from one source.<BR/><BR/>Love to the 'maids'! :)Andrea Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304706719936895188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-1077015888615582008-09-22T09:54:00.000+10:002008-09-22T09:54:00.000+10:00To be honest, I really don't care if my clothes ar...To be honest, I really don't care if my clothes are true "vintage" or not - semantics are not going to interfere with my wardrobe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-42701952992561246532008-09-22T09:31:00.000+10:002008-09-22T09:31:00.000+10:00Haha and whoever scolded your use of wire hangers ...Haha and whoever scolded your use of wire hangers is so right - you can do better than that Lady Melbourne!!!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16937244242798823810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-81726510563067447062008-09-22T09:29:00.000+10:002008-09-22T09:29:00.000+10:00This is great, I'm really looking forward to learn...This is great, I'm really looking forward to learning a bit nmore about vintage clothing as you learn and post! It's true - we can really appreciate your clothes that much more seeing them in such beautiful detail. I generally refrain putting the label "vintage" on anything I own, even if I know it's dates pre-1960 simply out of fear of critisism from vintage purists!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16937244242798823810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-30690658376558455732008-09-22T09:25:00.000+10:002008-09-22T09:25:00.000+10:00Fantastic!I wish i have more vintage great pieces ...Fantastic!<BR/>I wish i have more vintage great pieces like that too! they are so cool!!!<BR/><BR/>a kiss my friend!<BR/>Love your blog!Kira Adernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338523349302660426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-72329732594752321982008-09-22T09:06:00.000+10:002008-09-22T09:06:00.000+10:00Hi LMI've been wondering this for a while.You post...Hi LM<BR/><BR/>I've been wondering this for a while.<BR/><BR/>You post occasionally about your 'maids.'<BR/><BR/>Do you actually have these said maids? And do you really take them around shopping with you?<BR/><BR/>Or do you post 'the maids' in a different light, representing perhaps friends/family members forced to follow you around carrying your purchases, and cleaning up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-18584098883014616162008-09-22T08:59:00.000+10:002008-09-22T08:59:00.000+10:00Oh you funny thing. You have some lovely pieces. A...Oh you funny thing. You have some lovely pieces. As has rightly been pointed out by the resource you linked to "what's in a label". We get that you're saying it's not new spring 2008 frocks. Oh and while you have a gorgeous collection, invest in better hangers my dear. Those wire ones will rust, snag, leave marks ... they're OK for the short term but I know you can do better. And how beautiful are some of those labels. Time has been spent on the typography and branding. Little pieces of art in themselves.Kate Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731006032499344619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-91300283101146807922008-09-22T02:14:00.000+10:002008-09-22T02:14:00.000+10:00ohhh i love the details on all of your clothes! yo...ohhh i love the details on all of your clothes! you have some truly fantastic pieces there. i agree with skye, i hate the word retro so i just call my clothes vintage just because it's easy!!!Penny Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601347875591537597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-3398994355958609772008-09-22T01:12:00.000+10:002008-09-22T01:12:00.000+10:00I guess if you got something positive out of that ...I guess if you got something positive out of that comment, then it's a good thing. <BR/><BR/>I had always thought that twenty years of age made something vintage, and that one hundred years of age made something antique, but I'll be researching all this now. <BR/><BR/>At any rate, I love all your things and how you wear them.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406942482508439839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495220275354456663.post-13044420135796076432008-09-21T20:36:00.000+10:002008-09-21T20:36:00.000+10:00I can pick true vintage - but I still persist in c...I can pick true vintage - but I still persist in calling stuff from the 70s and 80s vintage. It's just because I hate the word "retro"!Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956978624939655725noreply@blogger.com