footlight parade

I've been quite obsessed lately with the sweetly feminine styles worn by the dancers in old musicals, especially Busby Berkeley musicals from the early 1930's. The amazing stage costumes have always melted my heart but I think I may adore the outfits worn for rehearsals just a tiny bit more: high waisted tap pants, blouses with peter pan or ruffled collars, short socks with maryjanes... too good! Adorable Ruby Keeler (in the center above) pulled off this look better than anyone in musicals like Footlight Parade, 42nd Street, and Dames. Sometimes I'm quite tempted to chop off my scraggly locks (gasp!), curl 'em up, and tap dance my way down the sidewalks of San Francisco like nobody's watching.

Two early 1940's babes with ready-to-dance style.

The best costumes ever, from Footlight Parade.

Film images from the amazing Valentino Vamp.

golden girls

Photos by Joshua Cobos

A few photos from the Golden Collective Vintage Sale that happened several weekends ago. The weather was chilly but we managed to entertain ourselves all day long with the assistance of some friendly strangers and a bit of champagne. I love these girls and I can't wait until the third Sunday of February when we'll be selling our vintage wares once again!

sponsor fancy fine in february!

What better way to convince all you lovely purveyors of vintage and handmade treasures to sponsor Fancy Fine than with an incredibly cute kitten? A rather fancy kitten, I might add. It's the end of another month and that means I'm opening up a few sponsorship spots for the month of February. If you'd like to know my rates and other details please email me at hi@ashleyording.com. I love supporting small, independent businesses and projects but I'm open to all possibilities. Don't be shy, dears!

(Amazing kitten found here!)

awesome hot cakes

Photos by Craig Stokle

coat  1950's vintage

sweater  zara

blouse  j. crew

skirt  thrifted

boots  vintage

It takes me 45 minutes to walk to work from my apartment and I do it happily four times a week. Up and down hills, past the same buildings, rushing through the same intersections, constantly almost getting hit by oblivious drivers and bikers, zig zagging around the slow walkers. These are a few of the sights along the way. Those "awesome hot cakes" sure sounded tempting... maybe next time I'll have to leave myself some extra time. It might be nice to slow down in the middle of all that rushing, rushing, rushing.

new in the shop: the valentine edition!

Vintage 1960's fuchsia pleated tent dress / Size Small or Medium / $58

Vintage 1960's bubblegum pink chiffon party dress / Size Small / $58

Vintage 1980's fuchsia high waisted crop pants / Size Small / $38

Vintage 1960's burgundy velvet & cream satin party dress / Size Medium / $68

Vintage red silk valentine scarf with heart print / $18

Vintage 1970's pale pink chiffon midi dress / Size Medium or Large / $38

Vintage 1960's cream swiss dot blouse with lace & ribbon trim / Size Small or Medium / $38

Vintage 1960's navy pleated mini dress with oversized ruffle collar / Size Small or Smallish Medium / $78

Vintage 1980's black beaded high waisted shorts with scallop hem / Size Small / $58

A few vintage treasures that would be oh so perfect for Valentine's Day, all in the Fancy Fine Vintage shop!

a fine day for prancing

Photos by Isla Bell

coat  1960's vintage

dress  1950's vintage

blouse  vintage

hat  asos.com

brooch  thrifted

belt  thrifted

boots  vintage

Winter weather has finally hit San Francisco, which means it's time for all my warmest coats to see the light again. I found this beautiful navy 1960's coat at the last Vintage Fashion Expo (my favorite event of the year) and it's just the thing to keep me toasty. I met up with the lovely Isla for a "coffee & photos" date (just as silly and fun as it sounds) and she also happened to be wearing a navy coat. Too bad we didn't manage to get a photo together! The boots are a new addition to the wardrobe and were found in the men's section at Painted Bird because my huge feet wouldn't fit into any of the lady shoes. I can't tell you how long I've been searching for the perfect short, brown boots that I can clomp around the city in all day long. For $20 these were worth the wait!