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VINTAGE VOYAGE

by Nora Jane Struthers in Uncategorized






Dear Friends,

It’s official. Vintage vehicles are the perfect compliment to vintage dresses! This week I am doing a vintage-themed promotion called the “Vintage Voyage”. I will be visiting 3 of Nashville’s finest vintage stores: Fanny’s, Clothing Exchange, and Rowtique. At each store I will perform 2 or 3 songs, pick out a dress that I LOVE, and find one lucky customer who will be entered to become a finalist in the Vintage Voyage. At my cd release show on Wednesday, June 23rd at The Basement, three of these women will will be chosen as finalists…the prize you ask?

The finalists get to keep the dress AND they get to be a model in a professional photo shoot to appear in the August issue of “Her Nashville” magazine!!!!

Very exciting! Ladies, you must be present to win so tell your friends and come on out to Nashville’s finest vintage stores!

Don’t miss the voyage:

East Nash-
Tuesday, June 8, 5PM — Fanny’s House of Music

Hillsboro-
Thursday, June 10, 12PM — Clothing Exchange

Music Row-
Friday, June 11, 2PM — Rowtique

Thanks for reading friends! I hope to see you this week.

Sincerely,
Nora Jane

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Down Home in the early 50’s

by Nora Jane Struthers in 1950's




Dear Friends,

This 1950’s is one of my all time favorites. The details are amazing: large white buttons, green cotton fabric with woven white criss-cross stripes, two huge circle pockets, and a rounded collar. Someone had their thinking-cap on when they designed this dress. I bought this one in Leesburg, VA…but I’m not telling you where. It’s my little secret!

Thanks for reading friends.

Sincerely,
Nora Jane

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Fanny’s

by Nora Jane Struthers in 1940's, Vintage Voyage





Dear Friends,

Sometimes, there are too many wonderful dresses. I tried on 6 or 7 of these (all of which fit perfectly) at East Nashville’s half vintage/half music store, Fanny’s, and came home with only one– the brown 40’s with diagonal white stripes. 🙂

At least it was one that I love!

Thanks for reading friends!

Sincerely,
Nora Jane

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Yellow Carmen Ghia and White Poodle Skirt

by Nora Jane Struthers in vintage skirts




Dear Friends,

Sometimes a hot car is the best accessory.

VINTAGE DETAILS
Skirt
*Fabric: white cotton
*Cut: classic poodle skirt circa 1950
*Hem: just below the knee

Top
*Fabric: blue knit
*Cut: classic full skirt circa 1950
*Wow Factor: pearl buttons and flower appliqués

I bought this skirt for $7 at a vintage store on 8th Ave in here Nashville.

Thanks for reading friends.

Sincerely,
Nora Jane

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Cream Colored Cotton circa 1940

by Nora Jane Struthers in 1940's




Dear Friends,

I bought this dress in Leesburg, VA at The Black Shutter three years ago and I’ve been trying to get back there ever since!

I wore this lovely relic last Friday night at our show in Thomas, West Virginia at The Purple Fiddle.

VINTAGE DETAILS
*Fabric: cream colored cotton, with beautifully colored print
*Cut: high waist and A-line skirt
*Hem: just below the knee
**Wow Factor: PINK SPARKLY buttons all the way down the front, quilted collar and cuffs, and pockets to boot!

Pair with a pale blue linen belt and trusty neutral heels and you’ve got a classic look.

Thanks for reading friends.

Sincerely,
Nora Jane

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