Rip off the Runway! Jason Wu Fall 2015 Ready to Wear.

Hello Paper Dolls!

It's that time again... and in honor of New York Fashion Week ending we decided to put together a look inspired by Jason Wu's Fall 2015 Ready to Wear Collection with items we have here at the shop.   He used military greens in more masculine cuts paired with fur, belts and booties to create a sleek timeless look.  Elegant sportswear with simple silhouettes really make this show special because it's a great look for every age and body type.  

"When Jason Wu was first starting out, fashion watchers liked to compare him to an upstart Oscar de la Renta." - Style.com

Appropriately we paired a vintage Oscar de la Renta Silk Sheath Dress with Mother of Pearl Buttons (Size Large, $68.00) with BCBG Italian Black Booties from the 1990's (Size 7, $39.00).  To complete the inspired look we used a long stole (inquiries only please) and belted it with a gold Metal Scale Stretch belt from the 1970's (One Size, $14.00).

Fun Fact: Wu designed Michelle Obama's dresses for the Presidents first and second inaugurations.  

Check out the whole collection on Style.com: http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/jason-wu/collection

If you like anything else stop in or give us a call so we can help you Rip off the Runway!

Valentine's Day = Skulls and Roses? Yes... yes it does.

Hello Paper Dolls!

Valentine's Day is tomorrow and of course we are thrilled to see all the LOVE around.  I did a little research and found that you can go see the skull of St. Valentine in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome.

The story goes.... Saint Valentine was persecuted as a Christian and interrogated by Roman Emperor Claudius II in person. Claudius was impressed by Valentine and had a discussion with him, attempting to get him to convert to Roman paganism in order to save his life. Valentine refused and tried to convert Claudius to Christianity instead. Because of this, he was executed. Before his execution, he is reported to have performed a miracle by healing Julia, the blind daughter of his jailer Asterius. On the evening before Valentine was to be executed, he would have written the first "valentine" card himself, addressed to the daughter of his jailer Asterius, who was no longer blind, signing as "Your Valentine."

It took Chaucer to bring Valentine's Day into it's current romantic form.  

 For this was on seynt Volantynys day

Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.

["For this was on St. Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."]

This poem was written to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia.A treaty providing for a marriage was signed on May 2, 1381. (When they were married eight months later, they were each only 15 years old).

Nowadays, no matter how commercial it gets Valentine's Day is a good time to remind the people you love you love them.  Love is all you need!

For all your last minute V-DAY gift needs stop down at Paper Doll Vintage and take advantage of our 20% Sale on Red, Pink and Heart items in the shop.  We gift wrap too - so come get something for your Valentine.  Skulls, flowers, birds, hearts  -  We've got it all!  Happy Love Day!!!