Guess who's back...

To all of you who have continuously checked my blog throughout the summer, thank you. I'm sure you figured out I took the summer off. Well, that's not totally true. I took the summer to focus my time and energy on some social media marketing projects.

Just today I got a message from a customer who is looking to see some of the new dressforms I've done over the summer. CutiePiesCouture, this one is for you...

(I apologize for the low quality photos. The pictures were taken with my phone).

The "shortie" dressforms above were made for a client who ordered a dressform for herself, her daughter, niece, mother and sister (I have the nicest customers ever). This particular client loves green and pink. She also requested the "outfits" be accessorized, hence the belts, flowers, necklaces.

The two sexy "shorties" above were done for a client who was giving them as gifts (again, I have the nicest customers). My client was able to choose the material and the "dress" design to fit the personalities of her friends.

These two beauties are part of my fall collection. They have yet to be accessorized but still look lovely as is. Please keep in mind I have some great new fall fabrics and continue to purchase more. As always, my clients can design the "shorties" outfits to fit any style and personality.

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Fashion Friday with Etsy Vintage - A New York Condo

Last week I spent an amazing four days, with my sister-in-laws, in New York City. We had the very best time. I fell in love with the city, the people, the history and the shopping. I was fortunate enough to find an amazing condo in New York (actually the New York Times found it, I'm just writing about it) which is what I choose to recreate today.

Here's the condo, isn't it lovely?...

Circle Art: Circles - Set of 3 Mandala Wall Decals in Red-Orange $70.00

Bust/Statue: Beautiful Boy Bust Statue $24.99
Yellow Dresser: Chartreuse Dresser $550.00
Bird Cage: Vintage Bird Cage $150.00

Couch: Pheasants and Peonies Vintage Sofa (On SALE) $2000.00
Accessories: Vintage Yellow and Gold Creamer and Sugar Bowl $25.00

A special thanks to Angelo Surmelis as you were the one who first introduced me to this apartment.
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These streets will make you feel brand new, these lights...

Just a quick post to let you know I will be in New York for the next few days. Unfortunately my laptop is "under the weather" so it will not be making the trip with me (I know, I feel naked without a computer). More then likely I will not be able to post a Fashion Friday. However, check back with the Happy Day Vintage Facebook page often as I will be posting pics from New York there.
Until next time...

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Fashion Friday - Lady GaGa

Lately I find myself constantly singing, listening and/or shakin' my bootie to Lady GaGa. It only makes sense to try and duplicate her outrageous outfits for this weeks Fashion Friday with Vintage Etsy.

Vintage Leopard Poncho $50.00

Top: 70's 80's Vintage Wilson's Black Leather Biker Halter Top $35.00

Pants: SALE GENUINE LEATHER Black Pants Jeans Size 4 $85.00

Glasses: Flip Up Round Sunglasses Sorry, these are sold but check out Apricot Baby Baby for more great vintage finds

Belt: Vintage 1980's Silver STUDDED Wrap STEAMPUNK Belt $14.00

Dress: NAVY ON WHITE vintage 1950s Form Fitting Cotton WIGGLE DRESS Designer $65.00
Hat: Vintage Wide-Brimmed Red, White, and Black Straw Hat, by Ernie $45.00
Tea Cup: Vintage Ridgway Canterbury China Tea Coffee Cup $12.00

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Dana Douglas
douglasdanae@yahoo.com

Post for Hot Mama

Hello Hot Mama -

I am a Facebook fan and saw the following post from Hot Mama:

Hot Mama needs your help! We are looking for some new locations for Hot Mama photo shoots. Does anyone in the Twin Cities have a hobby farm or a chic, urban pad with a view? Yes, I am serious!

I wanted to show you a couple great pics I had taken by Stacey Montgomery. The following pics were taken around the Lakeville, Apple Valley and Farmington metro area. Take a look...


In addition I know of a new construction company called Stone Cottage Construction who would be willing to lend out their homes or lots for a photo shoot.
Hope this helps!

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Dana Douglas
douglasdanae@yahoo.com

Fashion Friday - Compare and Contrast

Hello Everyone. It's been awhile since I've done a blog post and believe you me, I've missed it. I'm back now and with my favorite type of blog posts... compare and contrast. In this specific post I'm comparing the price and quality of dressforms from different shops.
First up we have the small dressforms.

Left: Pottery Barn calls theirs "Dress Frame Jewelry Holder". The PB Jewelry Holder has a listed price of $59.00. It comes in the two colors you see in the photo.
Right: The "Shortie" made by yours truly. She comes in hundreds and hundreds of colors and and patterns. Each Shortie is unique and made to the customers wishes. The Shortie comes with an endless variety of accessories (such as the belt and flower in the pic above) and has a listed price of $55.00.





Here are a few more color options for the Shortie. Again... there are hundreds and hundreds of shapes patterns and styles to pick from. Your options are endless.

And then we have the full size dress forms (see pic below)

Featured above are different dressforms from three different shops.

Left: The Dress Form from Pottery Barn. She retails for $199.00 and come in two colors as shown above.
Middle: The Dressmaker's Form from Restoration Hardware. She comes in one colors and retails for $699.00 (no, that is not a typo )
Right: The "Hot Mama" by Dressforms by Dana of Happy Day Vintage. She comes in an endless variety of colors and patterns. She retails at $112.00

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Dana Douglas
douglasdanae@yahoo.com

Fashion Friday with Etsy Vintage - White Hot!

Wow, where has the time gone? Memorial Day has come and gone. I guess it's safe to say summer is here. You know what that means?...bring on the white pants!

There's some sort of "rule" white pants can only be worn after Memorial Day and before Labor Day. Personally I say that's a bunch of bull. If you're gonna wear 'em wear 'em well and with confidence. As long as you do that then where white when ever you dang well please. The only "rule" I suggest (okay beg) you follow is wear skin colored undies. I don't want to see anyone out there wearing white undies and thinking no one can see 'em because we can!
Here are a few of my favorite hot white vintage finds on Etsy.
Upper Left: HIGH RISE FITTED CROPPED WHITE CIGARETTE JEANS M $22.00

Lower Left: 1970's Hot White Sailor Short-Shorts $26.00
Middle: White Danger Ultra Minidress with Tiered Polkadot Skirt - XS Small $54.00
Upper Right: Vintage 1980s White Anchor Button Tapered Sailor Trousers Sz S $48.00
Lower Right - left pic: super sweet high waist german pencil skirt .small $17.00

Lower Right- right pic: Red Hot Chili Pepper Jean Dress $34.00

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Have a Happy Day

Dana Douglas