Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show 2014-- The Coat Segment

Pearl in late a late 1940's coat by Don Loper. 

Krystal in a 1960's Bonnie Cashin coat and necklace by Decades Vintage Company.

Rachael in a 1960's Lilli Ann coat, from the Margot collection.

Model Holly Andres in a late 1960's silk taffeta coat by Bill Blass for Bond Street.

The beautiful Terri in a 1970's wrap and gown by Mollie Parnes.

Kristen models a 1950's apple green Lilli Ann coat over an illusion dress by Peggy Hunt.

Sanjna models a 1960's cheetah print coat over a 40's tulle gown. 

Julene models a late 40's Lilli Ann coat with matching 40's felt hat, worn over a 50's Peggy Hunt dress.

Emilie models a 30's Lynx cape and hat over an 80's sequin gown.

Kenzie models a 1960's Lilli Ann coat over a red tulle prom gown.


Thanks to Pearl, Krystal, Holly,Rachael, Terri, Kristen, Sanjna, Julene, Emilie and Kenzie for donating your time and beauty to be in the show.

Thanks to Holly Andres and Corey Arnold for photographing the event.

Thanks to Bliss Salon and Day Spa for providing hair and make-up for Holly, Krystal, Julene and Emilie.
Thanks to Terri Lodge for making me look presentable.

Thanks to Kristen Behlings for doing Sanjna, Pearl, and your own beautiful hair.

Special Thanks to my former employees Heidi and Liz for coming back to help out.

Extra special thanks to Margot, Erin and Jen for really making it all happen, you guys are the best!

And most of all, thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the show.

Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show!

We are so excited to announce that we will be having a holiday fashion show this year! 

Tickets go on sale this 10am this Friday at Xtabay and are $12 with proceeds going to benefit The Cascade Aids Project. 

We will be hosting two fashion shows Saturday December 6th in our luxurious vintage bridal salon.  One at 7pm and one at 8pm. Tickets tend to sell out really fast so get there early to get a seat! Everyone will be entered in our raffle with the chance to win some pretty fabulous prizes. 

In addition to selling tickets this Friday Xtabay will be having a 25% off BLACK FRIDAY sale! Save 25% off vintage clothing, shoes and accessories this Friday and Saturday. We are super excited to be part of the event Little Boxes. Little Boxes is a city wide event helping promote local businesses on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! What a great idea! 

We hope to see you this Friday! 

Group portrait from our 2012 holiday fashion show taken by Holly Andres.

Part 2: The Cocktail Dresses...

Dianne in a 1960's pink ostrich feather trimmed party dress by Mam'selle size 4, 398.

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

Krystal in 1950's silk bamboo print jade taffeta party dress, waist 25", 298.

Holly in a late 50's metallic brocade dress by Suzy Perette, waist 29", 498.

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

Kara in a early 50's graduated plaid party dress with rhinestone studs and velvet piping-from the Chumley shop at Charles F. Berg, waist 25" 498.

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

Iris in a most festive 1950's flocked apple print party dress with huge red bow--waist 26", 248.

Miss Margaret in a late 50's lace over blue underlay with rose appliqués, waist 28", 248.

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

Terri in a 1960's lipstick pink satin dress with matching shawl collar coat--waist 25", 398.

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

Mila in a early 1950's "New Look" taffeta party dress with halter neck, bolero jacket and petal appliqués .
Waist 25", 398. 

Margot in a fabulous 1960's beaded cocktail dress by Gene Shelley, waist 30", 298.

Jennafer in liquide satin late 20's blush dress with matching lace cape-let, dress is size 4-6-498. 

Pearl in early 50's couture cocktail dress with rosettes and beading. Waist 27", minor condition issues-348.

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

photo by Jade M. Sheldon Photography

Jade in 1960's green silk shantung dress and matching jacket-set 398.

I want to thank all my gorgeous models for taking time out of their busy schedules to help make the world a little more beautiful. Thanks especially to the brilliant hair stylists and make-up artists at Bliss Salon and Day Spa for providing such period perfect hair and make-up--I highly recommend going in and having Laura give you a facial and an eyebrow wax-she's the best!

Items are all available for purchase. Call us at 503-230-2899 to arrange shipping and payments over the phone--or you can email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com with any questions!

Stay tuned for the final installment of our holiday collection--the gowns.

Xtabay is proud to have raised $1,200 for Cascade Aids Project and thanks to everyone for coming and contributing to the cause.

Happy Holidays!

xo,
Liz