Vintage Opulence

Whilst trawling the site of Etsy i came across this seller. I was drawn to her by this wonderful Vintage reworked dress.

j'adore...

I love this.....

As those of you that know me will know that i absolutely love Vintage! I think it's a tragic event to throw away something that has a history or even cut it up but when it's done in a constructive and artistic way and brought back to life it's ok and i'll forgive the artist. Just like Vintage Opulence does with her pieces. Being British born but living in the USA she has taken her art across the water.

A little about Sarah at 'creator' at Vintage Opulence:

My name is Sarah and I am a British lady (originally from the beautiful north coast of Cornwall) now living in the sunny southern United States I live, eat , breathe and dream about clothing and clothing design, having enjoyed playing dress up from as young as I can possibly remember, I also love to create, I just, "have" to, combine the urge to create with a fascination with vintage clothing in particular and a bent for transformation (it's a butterfly/phoenix/cinderella thing) here then is "Vintage Opulence" I recycle, hand dye, deconstruct and rework vintage and vintage inspired clothing and lingerie, whilst also selling vintage clothing in its unaltered form, so there is a little of both here. In my "spare time" I enjoy walks in the countryside, burlesque performances, visiting places of historical significance , cocktails and fine dining, 20th century history , growing my own vegetables, belly dance, yoga, world travel, kayaking and meeting new people.

Her work is beautifully constructed. She takes the like's of a slip that possibly wouldn't be worn today with our garments but creates a wonderful structure for delights of us Vintage Lovers but does this in a tasteful and beautiful way. I only wish i had somewhere to wear one.

Fabulous Alternative Prom Dress....anyone care to invite me to one?

Take a look at Sarah's shop on etsy it's delightful, it's like a modern day 'old curiosity shop' with Vintage Inspirations! I want to walk in and have a cup of tea and gaze through all garments then be taken off to some imaginative cloud somewhere.... except i can't it's virtual.

Vintage Opulence certainly has my vote and i'm definately a fan!

Thank you Sarah for sharing your Art with us!!

You can visit Sarah at Vintage Opulence at

vintageopulence.etsy.com