An Outfit from the 40's

Although I love the 60's groovy scene, my love for the 40's has never diminished! This is my first authentic 1940s dress. We used Vintage Vogue 2787.

 

 

When working with the pattern, I made a few slight modifications. The gathering on the shoulder was a little excessive and I had to trim the piece to make it less bulky. I believe the pattern requires shoulder pads so I also made the shoulders narrower.

 



 

 

I also shortened the hem to a more flattering length for me which is right under the knee. I really like this length because it makes your legs look longer with out showing your knee.

 



 

Dress: made by me

Gloves: Thrifted

Bag: Gift from Estate Sale

(Viv's) Shoes: Natural Comfort (Overstock)

 

Thanks for reading!

 

--Viola

 



Drum Roll Please...

 It has been three weeks since we posted our first give-away and now the day has come to announce the winner of the Tangee lipstick! Before announcing the winner we want to thank everyone who has entered. The winner has been selected at random, and with out further delay the winner is... 

 

 

Congratulations! 
 

BESS M.

You are the winner!!

 

Please convo us on Etsy (brentwoodlanevintage) by Monday December 10th so we can get your prize to you as soon as possible!

 

--Viola, Vera & Viv

 



GIVE-AWAY & INSTAGRAM

Today is Monday the 26th, the last day to enter the Tangee lipstick give-away!

If you didn't get to enter, don't worry! Since we know you all have been busy, we are extending the give-away until this weekend to make sure everyone is able to enter!
 

 

So the new deadline is

December 3rd @ Midnight.

To enter is simple-all you need to do is follow the blog publicly (if you're not already) and post this give-away on some sort of social network (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, etc.) then in a comment (on the original post) put a link of where you posted it!

 

 

 

We've also been busy with give-aways, Etsy and now we're on Instagram!

Sharing things that you won't see on the blog, we'll post pictures of our adventures- food, hot spots of California and any vintage inspirations along the way.

 

Our username: brentwoodlanevintage

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

Always,

Viv, Viola  & Vera





ETSY SHOP Now Open for Business!

 

 

We've created Brentwood Lane Vintage on Etsy!
Check it out!
 

Since today is the Grand Opening, everything will be discounted!!!

Hurry it ends Monday, December 24th!

Punch this in at check out for the discount.

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And remember there are only three days left for the Tangee give away, don't forget to enter!

 

 

 

Always,

Viola, Vera & Viv

GIVE AWAY- Tangee Lipstick

Hello Everyone!

We are very excited for our first GIVE-AWAY!!

 

 

We discovered this vintage lipstick called Tangee. This iconic lipstick has been around for over 70 years! Although the lipstick is orange it "goes on clear and gradually turns into the perfect shade for you...It moisturizes lips to prevent drying and chapping and looks freshly applied for hours." We've never used it but it sounds pretty cool and wanted to give you readers a chance to try it.

 

 

 

 

 

So tell your friends, tell girls at work, tell your mom, tell anyone who you would think would like to enter.

TO ENTER: all you have to do is follow the blog publicly (if you follow privately we cannot see you), and post a link to this give-away on some sort of social network (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Blog, etc.) then attach a link to your post in a comment. Please only enter once. Remember not to include any personal info.

 

The deadline is November 26th.
The winner will be posted within that week.

*We regret to say this giveaway is extended to only those in the United States and Canada at this time* 

Hope you win!

 

Sincerely, Vera, Viola and Viv