Bid Live Online for Quality Antique and Vintage Dresses; Dresses and Wedding Dresses from Every Decade Available for Online Bidding

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) April 19, 2007

Proxibid, a premier provider of live auction broadcasting services, today announced that quality vintage dresses and wedding dresses will be available for online bidding during an April 29 auction. The live auction event will take place at The Three Rivers Auction Company in Washington, PA. This two-day auction begins Saturday April 28th with 500 uncataloged lots, including costume jewelry, purses, shoes, hats and clothing. Live Internet bidding will commence at Noon Eastern time.

The auction includes more than 300 lots of beautifully preserved antique and vintage dresses, wedding gowns, men's suits, furs, hats and more. From classic 1950's prom dresses to 1920's wedding gowns and 1960's mod designs, there is something for everyone.

Auction highlights include:

????Lot 12: 1855 Dress - Six pieces Royal blue silk taffeta with black woven border. The skirt is two tiers mounted on original blue linen sham. Basque bodice lined (tan) and boned with baleen. Sleeve petticoats are new vintage fabrics and lace. Waist 22"+, Bust 32-33". Hook and eye closure. Silk cord frogging on sleeve. Collar is 1860 lace. Two evening bodices with short sleeve fringe trimmed. Black bodice - laces up back, hook and eyes up the front. Hat is black chip bonnet with ties. Miser purse is royal blue with red beads and silver colored rings. This whole ensemble was found together. Excellent condition for its age.
????Lot 31: 1924 Dress with Coat and Hat - Sleeveless dress. Flared wrap-skirt of silk velvet; pin tucks on bodice and skirt yoke. Brown silk velvet neck-trim is original; bodice is repro. Small size (35" hip). Coat: black silk; reversed satin technique highlights the sleeve cuffs and striking chevron pattern on back of coat. Trimmed with monkey fur. Lining has been replaced in gold satin. Size small (35" hips). Cloche hat: Brown felt couched with chenille trim. All are in excellent condition.
????Lot 32: 1879 Second Day Bridal Ensemble - Two-piece dress of purple silk velvet with purple cut velvet contrast. Basque bodice with three-quarter sleeve, baleen boning, finished with steel-cut buttons. Bustled skirt, edged with pleats, linen-lined. Label: "Mrs. S.E. Galon. 2151 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois." Excellent condition.
????Lot 46: Turn of the Century Two -Piece Dress with Hat - Two- piece dress of very unusual woven silk fabric. Bodice and cuffs are lined with pink satin and overlaid with black lace. Skirt has a modest flare and is lined with muslin; hem is banded with plush. Small hat, wire brim under straw, ribbed silk draping, small feather. Lace overlay on dress is rough; otherwise condition on both items is very good.
???? Lot 87: 1940s Dress with Stole, Hat and Necklace - Little black dress by "Adrian"; fitted sheath with dance slit; interesting draping through hips and waist. Stole is gray curly lamb with slate blue striped lining, marked "Louis Furs Exclusive Furrier, West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio." Hat: Felt band with floral earmuffs, lattice back. Label: "Howard Hodge, Paris and New York." Necklace is modern costume jewelry. All are in excellent condition.
????Lot 27: 1952 Wedding Gown and Veil - Alencon lace, princess bodice with pointed front, full circle skirt over duchessa satin. Sleeves are slim fitted with pointed wrist, eight buttons; full buttoned back. Label: "Designed by Marie." Matching Juilet cap with shoulder length veil. Embellishment: iridescent sequins with glass pearls. Condition: excellent.
????Lot 182: 1952 Bridal Gown - Ivory silk satin gown with very full skirt which tapers to a 36" train; lined with pellon, hemmed with horsehair braid. Bodice is princess-style with three-quarter sleeve; button trim on front; traditional back button-closure. Label: "Priscilla of Boston." Very good condition except for some unknown gray stain on back of train, which could be dealt with by re-hemming the gown. Antique Veil is a circle of waxed orange blossoms with silk illusion. Very good condition.
????Lot 187: Wedding Gown - Early 20th Century - Silk gown with replacement lining. Bodice is embellished with Battenberg lace; high collar with feather stitching; tiny pearl buttons. The veil is a circlet of waxed orange blossoms and a 4 YARD (!) tulle train. Condition (all): very good to excellent.

"We have partnered with Proxibid because of the Company's reputation as a leading provider of live Internet bidding technology," said Julie Ewing, auction manager for Three Rivers Auction Company. "By bringing this auction online, people from all over the globe will have the opportunity to bid on and win these extraordinary items."

To register for online bidding, to view the online catalog or to bid during the live auction, visit http://www.proxibid.com.

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Spring/summer 2011 - 70s summer glamour and maxis for every mood

London (PRWEB UK) 7 June 2011

Boohoo.com are injecting some 70?s glamour to this summer?s fashions with the latest collection 70?s Summer Glamour and are showcasing the holiday hero piece, the maxi dress with their Maxi?s for every Mood feature.

70s Summer Glamour

Make a big summer statement this season with our definitive guide to working the sublime 70s trend for the holiday season. Style up for high summer with 70s inspired holiday hits that are sure to have the wearer looking like a stunning summer siren around the poolside.

Arriving in a pallet of burnt orange, mellow yellow and rust, partner mid length pleat dresses with chunky platform wedges like the show stopping Nina T-bar Rattan Wedge Sandals ?35 or a dazzling pair of gladiators.

Pleats on skirts, dresses and palazzo?s give a subtle retro twist to the look and stand out especially in long flowing lengths. Burnt orange is a key colour palette when working this look and boohoo?s Abby Bandeau Pleated Chiffon Skirt Dress ?20 ticks all the boxes

Look out for embroidery ? an understated retro 70s detail that gives the look an authentic vintage feel. The 70s summer glamour trend is finished off by adding some essential accessories. To elevate the alluring elegance of the look one must not be without her oversized sunglasses that give a charming sense of Hollywood glamour and a wide brimmed 70s hat is a flashy style statement piece paraded by the most confidant fashionista among the tribe.

Maxi for every Mood

The return of the maxi dress comes flowing into spring/summer 2011 and boohoo.com has a maxi for every mood. The maxi dress is loved for its versatility and can be worn from day to night, creating versatile looks for any occasion. From evening elegant to boho-chic the maxi is also a holiday hero piece keeping cool during the sunny summer months.

The appeal and desire for the long flowing maxi dress this summer is far too huge to be ignored. Super chic and versatile beyond belief boohoo.com gives the low down on the chicest new hemline.

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The holiday style maxi comes in vibrant colour popping colours and exotic tropical prints perfect for flaunting in the sun the Lucille colour block maxi ?15 comes in a variety of summer shades and will look eye catching chic with sun kissed skin.

The city sleek look maxi uses more muted tones are plain and simpler in their design and have sophisticated prints for a more understated style. A sleek and smouldering black maxi dress like the Natalie jersey maxi ?15 can be dressed up with stunning jewellery from boohoo?s range for an elegant after hours look.

The 70?s Summer Glamour range is available to shop on boohoo.com now along with their aladdins cave full of maxi dresses for every mood.

The boohoo website http://www.boohoo.com is brimming with the latest, on-trend clothes, shoes and accessories all at affordable prices. What?s more, with a quick six-week collection turnaround, Boohoo is able to offer cutting edge, catwalk styles long before they hit the high street.

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