New to the Shop: Art Deco Ivory Celluloid Painted Elephant Bracelet

We've just listed a truly fabulous Art Deco ivory celluloid bracelet. It is covered in a black japanned finish with elephants and Asian characters painted in relief.  While some flapper no doubt found great pleasure in this addition to her dress and dancing shoes as she went out for a fun night on the town, sipping on illicit champagne and enjoying the sparkling strains from the band, we've put together an everyday ensemble you can wear today!

Counter-clockwise from upper left:

• This over-sized black and cream striped nautical top is nice and breezy, perfect for a warm fall day.  It is available from Karmology Clinic.
• These black cotton stretch leggings from LAMIXX are sure to be a go-to comfy staple of your fall wardrobe. 
• This creamy leather shoulder bag from Tuscada adds a touch of boho flair with its long fringe.  Its generous size means it can hold all the essentials and then some.  
• Sophisticated and classy, these beautiful pale nude cutout leather heels from IPILYA go from leggings or jeans to suits and dresses.  
• Our vintage ivory celluloid painted elephant bangle bracelet is available in our shop, Trendy Bindi's Boutique LLC.

New to the Shop: Hand Painted Flapper Lady Portrait Brooches

We've just added these two flapper lady pins to our shop.  Highly collectible, these fun brooches are hard to find, particularly as the are hand painted. 

The first brooch is porcelain and features a sophisticated black haired beauty.  She is visiting with a brightly colored butterfly friend.  Bold flowers accent the bottom.  She has a luster finish.  While usually we strive for perfection, she is does have her flaws (the finish has flaked away on the flowers) but then don't we all?


The second brooch is sea-foam green pearlized celluloid and features another flapper who could be her sister as she is another belle with raven tresses.  While her sister is more bohemian and finds joy in nature.  You can just tell that she enjoys the good things in life. Like her dramatic rose adorned picture hat and matching beaded necklace.  Or sipping tea, or cocktails, with friends! 

70th Anniversary of VJ Day and the End of WWII

Today marks the 70th anniversary VJ Day, the day the treaty with Japan was signed marking an end to World War II.  I am proud to say the my dad's father, Frank, served in the army at the tail end of the war and the transition to peacetime (he was too young to serve before) and my mom had two aunts who served in the WACS. Norine served during the war and was stationed in the Philippines and Claire Estelle served during peacetime.

• This vintage wartime ad from Sunshine Books features a WAC and a WAVE.  Less well remembered than their army and navy counterparts, there were also WASPS who flew every type of aircraft in the Air Force as they ferried planes across the country.
• This patriotic rhinestone V for Victory pin is available from Small Town Vintage Shop.
• This sweet celluloid pin back V-J Day button is available from Brooklyn Antiques.
• This fun cute little army jeep and driver brooch is available in our own shop.  
• Finally, this iconic The Kiss print, which captured the effervescent relief of the end of the war, is available from Falstaff Trading.