We can hear the bells . . . Wedding season is right around the corner--what will you be wearing? Whether the bride, a bridesmaid or a wedding guest, you'll want to look and feel your best. For the BrideClassic shillouetes, colors and textures are a bride's best friend. We're loving lace and tulle in crisp [...]
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Vintage Wedding Inspiration
Shabby Apple Team
Posted on March 02 2014
We can hear the bells . . . Wedding season is right around the corner--what will you be wearing? Whether the bride, a bridesmaid or a wedding guest, you'll want to look and feel your best. For the BrideClassic shillouetes, colors and textures are a bride's best friend. We're loving lace and tulle in crisp [...]
How-to: Throwing a 1950s Inspired Dinner Party
Brooke Passey
Posted on February 26 2014
The 1950s was a time of flourishing styles, lively music, and positive energy. Women wore full skirts, men carried briefcases, and at the end of every day people in suburbs everywhere gathered around the table for a home cooked meal. Although we might not spend as much time around the table these days, hosting a [...]
Hunting for Vintage Treasures
Frances Johnson
Posted on February 25 2014
Vintage shopping is what I like to call a high-risk, high-reward activity. You can spend hours digging through musty, dusty piles and come away with nothing but allergies, or you can find the treasure of your life. Because we care about you (and your sinuses), here are some tips to keep you in the high-reward [...]
This Girl: Taylor Swift
Brittany Jepsen
Posted on February 23 2014
photo 1, photo 2, photo 3This week, I’m pleased to feature a current style icon: Taylor Swift. She has come to embody the modern lady with her attention to classic pieces that [...]
Downton Abbey: 1920’s Fashion
Rebekah Baker
Posted on February 20 2014
Downton is back! Just a few weeks ago, the British drama captivated us (yet again!) with the story of the Crawley family. This time with even more wit, plot twists, and Maggie Smith's infamous quips. The series begins at the dawn of a new era: the 1920's. Society, ideas, and even fashions start to change [...]
The Cat Eye
Rebekah Baker
Posted on February 18 2014
Looking to add a bold and fresh new look to your everyday makeup routine? Then get out the eyeliner and try your hand at one of the most classic makeup techniques: the cat eye. This timeless style worn by old Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn is all the rage this year. It’s versatile, elegant, [...]
Women in the Olympics
Jessica LeSueur
Posted on February 16 2014
Are you ever watching something, like a Broadway Show or ballet, and it's almost (almost!) un-enjoyable because you just wish you could be up there dancing or singing with that kind of skill yourself? That's how I feel about the Winter Olympics.Watching these women dominate in their respective fields is inspiring. I'm not calling it [...]
Love on Screen: Vintage Romance and Fashion
Jasmin Bollman
Posted on February 13 2014
Valentine's Day is here. Whether you look forward to this annual holiday of love with giddiness or dread, it's hard to deny the allure of a vintage romance on film. There's just a certain je ne sais quoi about watching two iconic actors of yesteryear engage in a (often doomed) romance on screen.Looking back at [...]
Vintage Valentines Day
Jessica LeSueur
Posted on February 11 2014
My Grandma still refers to my Grandpa as “my sweet man.” There is something so sweet about enduring love- the kind that lasts through the hard years, poor years, good years, rich years, kids, grandkids, great grandkids and wrinkles.My Grandpa still looks at my Grandma like she's the only girl in the room (I'm not [...]
Waltzing Matilda Ball Skirt Review
Jessica LeSueur
Posted on February 06 2014
I still remember the first time I saw Gone With the Wind. I was mesmerized by Vivien Leigh. I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. And her dresses?! They were dreamy. It's thanks to her that I've always been in love with a long, full skirt. It was a childhood [...]
Color Inspiration: Red & Pink
Brittany Jepsen
Posted on February 05 2014
Valentine’s Day is soon approaching and I find myself exploiting the pink and red palette in everything—from dress selections to crafts. They are so lovely together! I’m generally drawn to a warmer color palette because of the coziness it creates, so admittedly, red and pink is a common choice for me throughout the year. [...]
Spring into the outback with our new Aussie Afternoon Collection
Brooke Passey
Posted on February 02 2014
Shabby Apple was founded on the belief that a dress should be a one-piece outfit—no tank tops, cardigans, or slips needed—just a classic gown with a flattering design. In order to pull this off, we shouldn’t have to tuck and pull at our wardrobe before leaving the house! In our newest line, Aussie Afternoon, we’ve [...]
Wardrobe In Bloom: Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s Color of the Year
Jasmin Bollman
Posted on January 22 2014
Each year, Pantone releases the name of the color that is poised to set trends in fashion and beauty. And each year, they get it spot on. I remember two years ago when Tangerine Tango was named as their Color of the Year just as I was becoming obsessed with anything and everything coral. How [...]
This Girl: Marilyn Monroe
Brittany Jepsen of The House that Lars Built
Posted on January 19 2014
Hello! My name is Brittany Jepsen and I’m a designer and blogger over at The House that Lars Built. I’m pleased as punch to contribute to the beautiful new Shabby Apple. Isn’t it gorgeous? I’ll be blogging twice a month about interior design as it relates to style. This is one of my favorite topics [...]
A New Year, a New Look! Fashion Resolutions for 2014
Brooke Passey
Posted on January 09 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR!Here we go again, January. Every year this month rolls around and the motivation to be a better human kicks in. Last year, among other things, I wanted to quit drinking soda. This year, among other things, I want to quit drinking soda. Ugh.We all have our resolutions. Be more patient, eat healthier, [...]
Winter Wonderland Hair Tutorial
Brooke
Posted on December 11 2013
A few of you asked for a tutorial on the hairstyle below used in our Winter Wonderland photo shoot. Your wish is my command!I used brown bobby pins so you can see where I put them; but when you do it, try to match your hair color as close as possible for a more flawless [...]
Celebrate the Holidays with Vintage Decorations
Posted on December 10 2013
When I started doing research for this post, I tried desperately to find photos of the Christmas ornaments I remembered from my childhood. The mid-1980's were rife with garish aluminum ornaments in a dizzying array of often-mismatched colours. While they certainly weren't beauties to behold, they did help to shape and define my memories of [...]
Introducing “Lipstick” Our Encore Holiday Collection
Posted on December 09 2013
Over the last few weeks I’ve written a few posts on lipstick (here and here) but nothing makes your lip color pop quite like the perfect outfit. Our new line—Lipstick, an encore Holiday Collection—was designed to celebrate bright holiday hues, vintage fashions, and of course the bold women who wear them. These pungent pinks, saucy [...]