Your daily dose of pretty: 1950's draped dress at Couture Allure

It seems every time I make a definitive statement about my dislikes something comes along to disprove it. For instance, yesterday I said I'm not especially fond of wearing pink clothing, and today this turns up in the What's New section at Couture Allure Vintage Clothing:



This Vintage 1950's Rosalie Macrini 34" bust party dress is US$750.00 at Couture Allure. Oh it is pink, but look at that beautiful draping, the twist detail at the hem, the way the silk taffeta catches the light and flashes purple and blue. This is a party dress like no other - with this on you'd be guaranteed to make an entrance worthy of a princess!

Here are some more shots of the gorgeousness:




Couture Allure say this is only the second Rosalie Macrini dress they've come across, so not only is it gorgeous vintage, it's rare vintage and worth every penny of that US$750.00. It's still way out of my price range, but also too small for me so I'll just have to go on dreaming!

Oh Wow!

Look at today's Steal of a Deal on Couture Allure:



Wow. And ... wow!

Not many people could carry this off, it's dramatic to the power of ten. I'm going to have to stop looking at it, because my cursor is hovering dangerously near the Add To Cart button ... I can just imagine myself wearing this, riding side saddle on a noble steed through the forest with a rakishly handsome man riding beside me. Sigh. (Yes I know, wrong era, but it's what my imagination comes up with!)

If you can't resist, it's the Vintage 50s Black Velveteen & Faille Full Skirt Swing Dress and it's reduced to US$72.50 today.

Your daily dose of pretty: Vintage 50s Black Sequin & Crepe Cocktail Dress from Couture Allure

If you're a lover of vintage clothing then Couture Allure is well worth checking out. The range of vintage from many eras is huge, with the option to search by era or size. Plus, if you follow the Couture Allure blog you'll be able to keep up with the daily 'Steal of a Deal' - one item from the shop heavily discounted.

And today's Pretty is also Couture Allure's Steal of a Deal:



That's the 50s Black Sequin & Crepe Cocktail Dress by Carol Craig. Sequins are a love/hate thing with me, but I really like the way they've been applied to the bodice of this dress. Here's a close-up:



Originally US$75.00, today it's discounted by 50% to US$37.50, and if it was my size I'd be snapping it.