Meet Stacy!

Meet Stacy and her husband Rick.  Rick bought this gorgeous 1950s dress for Stacy from Couture Allure and she wore it to the Kentucky Derby.  Don't they make a rather dashing couple?  Stacy, you are beautiful and your husband is quite debonair!

1950s cream lace over pink taffeta dress from Couture Allure.

Meet Angela!

Meet Angela!  She and her husband own a 1966 Plymouth Satellite Convertible.  Angela wore this 1960s floral print cotton dress that she purchased at Couture Allure to a Vintage Car Tour in Canada.  Doesn't she look fabulous?  And how about that car!!!

Vintage 1960s dress from Couture Allure.

Yay Peggy!

As Peggy moves on from under Don's wing, all I can say is, "You GO, Girl!"  At a time in history when women struggled to step up the ladder and out of the secretarial pool, Peggy had the guts to do it with integrity and a single-minded sense of purpose.  While I know all will not be roses and sunshine at her new job, Peggy has my utmost respect for her courage to take this leap of faith.  If you haven't watched this week's episode of "Mad Men", be sure to catch it, as it was one of the best ever.

Memorial Day

An impromtu parade celebrates the end of the war in August, 1945.

Today, in the US, we remember and give thanks to to all the brave men and women who have served and given their lives in the Armed Forces.  Thank you.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Party Dresses

We've added some wonderful vintage party dresses to the site this week!  Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the latest listings!

1950s Emma Domb strapless chiffon full skirt dress.

1950s strapless cocoa lace party dress.

1950s gold metallic and silk chiffon party dress.

1960s silver metallic beaded party dress.

1960s gold metallic cocktail dress.

Weekend Eye Candy - Norman Hartnell, 1960

From the collection of the Fashion Museum in Bath, UK.  This Norman Hartnell gown from 1960 is fashioned of silk jersey that is embroidered and encrusted with rhinestones.  The matching jacket is trimmed in fox fur.

Another Side of Nina Ricci

Lest you think after yesterday's post that Nina Ricci only excelled at suits, here is a Ricci draped silk jersey wedding gown from 1957.