From Beautiful Vintage Dresses to Beautiful Stained Glass

These are the five most popular post from my Oso Victoria 

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everyday updates on vintage fashion and home decor. And 

as far as fashion goes I don't stop with vintage, I also post 

some the most lovely and unique fashions on the runway, 

so don't miss out at Oso Victoria.


Lace vintage, very sexy and very pretty, I believe this dress is in an Australian shop, it 

may have sold already. I received many comment on this dress and I can see why, just 

beautiful!

1950's lovely creme de mint from Timeless Vixen Vintage, looks like this one sold also ;)

Vintage Ivory & Black Flocked Chiffon Cocktail Dress from vintageous this one has also sold.

Mainbocher gown worn by the Duchess of Windsor from Hotel Haute Societe where see a 

photo of Wallis Simpson wearing this dress.

And, last but not least is this beautiful stained glass. Interiors by Studiom has photo of 

many more beautiful stained glass works. 

Looks like there is lots of love for those dresses from the 50s, I also get lots of comments 

about the size of those waists, but it seems that they are a favorite. The 1920s and 

Edwardian era vintage also seems to be a favorite, as well as the home decor, folks 

love those vintage kitchens and camp trailer, I know I do :) 


Hope your enjoyed these lovelies and be sure to check out my page for daily postings 

of vintage, home decor and runway fashions at Oso Victoria.

Vintage Litho Prints from 1913 and 1914 Fashion

I collected these Litho prints back in the 70s when I was studying fashion design. What I found interesting in these, beside that they were vintage was the odd shape shapes and designs of some of the dress, especially the yellow one and the blue-green one with the floral over skirt.

Love this print of this 1913 swimsuit, I would certainly wear this swimsuit. Translation "Bathing suit"

This vintage 1914 sailor outfit is so adorable, the jacket and hat are just too cute. "Yacht suit: jacket cloth linen skirt, leather hat"

A very sweet 1914 dress, cute boots, hat and jacket, I'll take them all and the umbrella too! "Dress facings" not sure what that means exactly.

This is one of my favorites. The skirt looks like a deep purple velvet. I would wear this 1913 outfit too! "Dress for the afternoon"

This dress confused me with that wide peplum like thing, although the over all look is rather pretty. I really like the lacing up the sleeves and the hat is perfect. "Petite Taffeta for lazy afternoon"

I love the draping and sleeves on this dress, the collar not so much, but  that sheer skirt is lovely. This was actually another one that confused me on the look with that top skirt part, but still a very nice style. "Taffeta and Chiffon painted silk"

Any favorites here? What do you think of these designs? Do you think any of these are over the top?  Let me know in the comments, that helps me when I am working on my own designs and how far I can push the envelope, thanks.

End of the 4th of July Parade in Ashland

I'm going to start with the end...

Flag of Guanajuato Mexico, sister city to Southern Oregon University

Taking a Stroll Through Lithia Park and SOU Art Musuems

Yesterday, my honey and I had a nice stroll along a trail up above the lower reservoir above Lithia Park. This particular trail does not go very far back into the woods, it's a place where the elementary kids go and spend the day to do nature studies. On our way back we stopped at Southern Oregon University's Art Museum before heading to the University library to take photos from some of their vintage periodicals (will post those later).

Lithia Creek, we decided the rock on the right would be a great meditation rock, it was so peaceful and quiet with the water running below.

I thought this was an interesting tree with the shade and light behind.

Same shot as above but with a different exposure.

Here I am in the tree, happy day!

I told my honey to go stand on that log that crossed over the creek, and he did, what a guy!

We walked down to the reservoir. There were people swimming in the water earlier, it is freaking cold, like ice. Snow is still melting on Mt. Ashland.This little boy, as most children go, never seem to mind the cold water.

A shot looking up creek from the reservoir. 

 At the museums is some great art work click here to see schedule. 

My camera captured the glare from the glass in the middle.

 In the other Gallery is wonderful student artwork....

There was series of these beautiful ink drawings on wood or stretched paper, (my camera also caught glare on this drawing). Some wonderful nudes, beautifully done.

I must say Ashland is a very good place to live, all this and more in my backyard in a town of 20,000 or so people.