Treasury Challenge #36 Mantique

This challenge runs Monday May 30th - Friday June 3rd

Annes Accumulations  won the "Summer Travel" treasury challenge. Now it's your opportunity to have one of your items featured in a number of treasuries.  Participate in the Treasury Challenge, by creating a treasury from this weeks "Mantique" theme and Include this Metal Box in  one of the first three spaces and interpret the theme any way you see fit! If you get the most views one of your items will be featured for a week! 

Treasury Challenge Rules:

1- Follow our blog!

2- Link back this blog post in your treasury comments. This helps others find the challenge and enter.

3- Add the link to your treasury in the "comments" section below.

4- Your treasury must contain the winning item shown above, in one of the first three slots.

5- Your treasury must contain the tags "vmteamchallenge", "vmteamchallengeMantique" and "etsyteamtreasury".

6- When tweeting your treasury, use the hashtags #EtsyTeamTreasury and#VMTEAM .

7- You must include at least 8 Vintage Market Team members' items (found using the search term "vmteam" under the vintage tab).

8- Your treasury must contain a mix of handmade and vintage items - AND NOT ONE OF YOUR ITEMS.

Have fun! And feel free to be as creative as you want with the theme! The treasury with the most views wins! 

Amy's Old School Tips - June Merchandising

June is almost here and it is considered the first month of Summer! So, welcome warm, long days  of warmth and ease! The "central merchandising (theme) will focus on Father's Day, wedding season, and outdoor activities." You can read the entire  Etsy June Merchandising blog  if you choose as I am only going to point out some highlights. "Tip: We're looking to introduce a wider variety of unisex, men-centric, music, and vintage niches into the regular rotation. Make sure to tag lists appropriately for the best return."

Here are some VMTeam members who hit the mark with the June Merchandising themes:

Men-centric/Fathers Day

Vintage Dart Board 

By: Chic Vintage Wear

Vintage Travel Bar 

By: Mod VintageTtravels

1950s Guardian Service Ware 

By: Hazel Home

When listing items appropriate for men consider adding men, man and Fathers Day as tags. 

Outdoor Activities

Vintage A Line Camping Backpack by Academy

By: This That Other Things

Vintage Sportsman Car Snac Thermos Picnic Pack 

By:Cheeky Vintage Closet

Sunset Swimming Pools Design Plan Book 1959 

By: Pardon My Past

If your items relates to the outdoors be sure to add that as a tag. 

Weddings

1950s white leather Palizzio shoes 

By:Tiddley Wink

Vintage Blue Mason Jars 

By:

Jacquie Rae

Think outside the box as Jacquie Rae did listing these mason jars with the tag Wedding and showing how they can be used as vases and centerpieces. Monograms, wedding party gifts, favors and the bridal shower are all things to consider in this category as well. 

There are numerous Trending items but some that stood to me are:

• Vampires (again as HBO's True Blood's new season is starting) 
• State Fair and Carnivals
• Throwback to the Speakeasy 
• Large scale vintage  paper maps
• Botanical and anatomy charts
• Scandinavian patterns and motif

When on your vintage hunting trips keep these trends in mind and build treasuries and tag items appropriately. 

This is also the time to start thinking and planning for the holidays! They will be upon us in no time! 

Happy hunting! I can't wait to see what wonderful summer items you add! 

Feel free to post any questions or comments! 

Let's Peek into the Shops of VMTEAM Members... ChicVintageWear

The days are getting warmer and flowers are in full bloom. Bold graphics are a must this time of year, especially during seasonal shindigs. Which is why I'm drooling over this MOD swirl ice bucket from ChicVintageWear.

Step into this easy, breezy hostess dress and be the belle of the outdoors ball. Spot on vibrant pattern and colorway, flattering and comfortable cut.

Mix up a pitcher of mojitos, pre- heat the grill and get ready to party!

Until next week... XOXO, retrotrend

Etsy Dress for Less: The Wiggle Dress

The classic staple in every vintage lovers closet!  The Wiggle Dress has made its way back to the runways thanks to shows that celebrate the 60s like Mad Men.  I love this silhouette- can make a woman look long and graceful or like a traffic stopping bombshell.  The beauty is that the neckline always draws the eye up to the face (after a brief stop at the waist) whether it is a simple boat or something a bit more elaborate a la 1950's.  These are the kind of dresses that always made Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin's heads swivel.

Lets take a peak at what unique vintage gems we can find

on Etsy Vintage Market Team  for this smokin' look. 

The red siren: when men was men and dames was dames! 

The classic at the absolute bargain sale price of $58.50!

1960s Raspberry Silk Architecturally Draped Wiggle Cocktail Dress by Concetta's Closet

The classic ladies LBD-

At $59 you'd be hard pressed to find a better,

and more fashionable, deal!

1950s black lace cocktail dress by tiddleywink

The scalloped neck and beadwork on this beauty are exquisite! 

At $135, she's one classy chassis!

1960's Red Hot Satin Beaded Wiggle Cocktail Party Frock by Vintage Frocks of Fancy

If your handy with a Singer, why not sculpt your own sheath with a vintage pattern?  $14.99 and a trip to the fabric store can open a world of curvy possibilities!

Vintage Butterick Sewing Pattern Scoop Dress Pencil Skirt by Swoonantiques

When you need a pick-me-up, a pretty day dress can chase those blues away and even turn a few heads at the supermarket! 

Cheaper and more fun than a facial for $40.

Autumn Roses Vintage 60s Wiggle Dress by Hip and Vintage

Maybe you'd rather turn heads on the dancefloor? 

At $24, you'll have plenty left over for the drinks and cab fare!

1970s Boogie Nights Suede-like, Cap Sleeve, Wiggle Dress by Green Gable Art & Vintage Shop

Now get out those spanx and show off those curves!

Treasury Challenge #35 Summer Travel

This challenge runs Sunday May 22nd - Friday May 20th

Vintage Hodge Podge won the "Crime Noir" treasury challenge. Now it's your opportunity to have one of your items featured in a number of treasuries.  Participate in the Treasury Challenge, by creating a treasury from this weeks "Summer Travel" theme and Include this Statue of Liberty Post Card in  one of the first three spaces and interpret the theme any way you see fit! If you get the most views and the most votes one of your items will be featured next week! 

Statue of Liberty Postcard mailed 1965

Treasury Challenge Rules:

1- Follow our blog!

2- Link back this blog post in your treasury comments. This helps others find the challenge and enter.

3- Add the link to your treasury in the "comments" section below.

4- Your treasury must contain the winning item shown above, in one of the first three slots.

5- Your treasury must contain the tags "vmteamchallenge", "vmteamchallengesummertravel" and "etsyteamtreasury".

6- When tweeting your treasury, use the hashtags #EtsyTeamTreasury and#VMTEAM .

7- You must include at least 8 Vintage Market Team members' items (found using the search term "vmteam" under the vintage tab).

8- Your treasury must contain a mix of handmade and vintage items - AND NOT ONE OF YOUR ITEMS.

Have fun making these treasuries! And feel free to be as creative as you want with the theme!

Vote for your favorite Western Treasury: