Style Picks from the PV SALE!

Hello payday and hello SALE! We're hosting an amazing sale in store here at PV with loads of vintage and modern bargains! Whether you're a boho queen or a 90's fan, we have something for you - and just in time for the weekend!

Aloha! Feelin' those holiday vibes today with thisHawaiin dress and vintage knitted bamboo bag!

Hello wedding season and hello panic! What are you going to wear?! Luckily, we have loads of gorgeous evening bags in store!

Ahoy sailor!! Loving these vintage gems teamed together! Summer perfection!

Achieve perfect 90's style with this gorgeous dusky pink tea dress and a cute cream backpack! Team with two hair buns and a bindi.

Perfect festival boho style: reworked vintage shirt with original 1970's suede hot pants and Navajo beaded bag.

What's your favourite PV Sale style pick?

Photo Inspiration: Tumblr

We're always looking for inspiration here at PV and the internet always proves to be a great resource! Let's just say, Team PV are completely addicted to Tumblr - next thing we know it's 1am and we've been scrolling and reblogging for hours on end! We follow loads of vintage blogs and it's amazing to see loads of unseen photos of vintage greats that aren't around in mainstream media! It's also a great tool for style inspiration, both vintage and new! Here are a few of our favourite Tumblr finds from this week...

We love Paloma Faith! She has amazing style!!

Marilyn Monroe getting a golf lesson - in heels of course!

Swooning over Alex Turner is our favourite pastime.

Oh to be on holiday!! Hello perfect sailing style! 

A Marilyn Monroe lookalike competition in the 1950's. 

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Girl Power!!

Girl power is something we feel really passionate about here at PV - as an all-female run company, we're all about supporting one another and making women feel great about themselves. For most of us, girl power brings back memories of Union Jack dresses, buffalo platforms and high kicks - taking form in one of our favourite girl bands of all time - The Spice Girls!!

However, as much as it was the tag line of the 90s - Girl Power started a long time ago and was part of popular culture in your Granny's time! This is Rosie the Riveter - an international symbol for strong women and their role in World War 2! This poster has been copied in art, tattoos and fashion - still standing as a role model for all modern women!

Who are your #girlpower icons?

Strawberry Fields Forever

"Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields"

It's no secret that we're fans of The Beatles here at Parma Vintage, so when we saw this gorgeous strawberry collection, we had to name it after one of our favourite songs! Each piece is made from wood and hand painted for a super-cute authentic vintage feel! Wear with this season's it-print gingham for the perfect summer look! 

Stay tuned for this collection hitting the Parma Vintage Website next week!

Vintage Style Icon: Brigitte Bardot

"Would you consider Brigitte Bardot as one of your style icons?" Our answer to the question is definitely oui! The French starlet is known worldwide for her incredible style and even has a specific neckline named after her - forever leaving a legacy in the fashion world. Here are a few of our favourite style moments from Miss Bardot...

PV Top Vintage Hunks

Did you ever watch Disney movies and dream of meeting your own Prince Charming? We did the same, although we also have a soft spot for all those vintage gents! They always seemed incredibly cool and suave, to say the least. This week marked the birthday of a Mr Marlon Brando, one of our favs! So to pay homage, we've selected a few of our top vintage hunks...

First, the birthday boy himself! He went on to become The Godfather, but we will always remember him for his dashing looks.

Ol' Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra swooned us all with his velvet voice and dashing smile. Love this photo of Frank in his sailor days!

Oh Gene! Gene Kelly was a man with style, perfect bone structure and sure knew how to dance! We're in love.

You might remember Gregory Peck for his famous role in Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn. We wouldn't mind heading to Roma with this handsome chap!

Our very own Scottish gem, Sean Connery! He was even in Mr Universe! Pssttt- Sean is still our favourite Bond!

Part of us can't stop laughing when we see Tony Curtis because we can't stop picturing him dressed up as a lady in "Some Like It Hot" - but then we see photos like this and swooon!

Famous lines, that face and a certain attitude-filled swagger - Clint Eastwood, you can be our cowboy anyday!

The "Perfect Body"

According to Time Magazine, this was the perfect body in 1955. Although we agree that she is beautiful - the message is something we feel very strongly about. More and more we are seeing things online with the phrase "real men prefer curves" - basically bashing women who are naturally slim. 

There are also endless features in magazines with the red circle of shame around celebs' cellulite - how is any of this fair? The fact is, there is no exact "perfect body" - it's all down to taste and how comfortable you feel in your own skin. A lot of our styles range from a size 8 to 22- so whether you're petite or curvaceous, there's something for you!

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Happy Weekend girls -you're fabulous!!!