Posts Tagged ‘sweet pea by stacy frati’

Sweet Pea Clothing Vintage Style

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

We’ve mentioned how much we love Sweet Pea Clothing’s patterns, but today we wanted to rave about one that we think is a great modern twist on a vintage style trend.  When we saw this dot pattern by Sweet Pea it reminded us of a pattern found less frequently today…the polka dot pattern.  We really like polka dots and while they can sometimes be overdone, we wish we saw them more often in modern styles.

Sweet Pea Dot Pattern Hoop Dolman Top

Sweet Pea Dot Pattern Hoop Dolman Top

This Sweet Pea dot pattern is unique with its different size dots on vines or branches in either a black, white, lime green and purple color scheme or in a navy, white, red and pink color scheme.  We love the contrasting colors and in particular love the line green mixed in with the purple and white.  Shown to the left in the Sweet Pea Hoop Dolman top, this style features lime green lining that you can see peeking out at the bottom. Don’t miss this pattern in Sweet Pea’s long sleeve drawstring empire waist top too.

If these colors aren’t your cup of tea, check out Sweet Pea’s long sleeve combo cuff crewneck in the same pattern in the blue / red color scheme.

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Sweet Pea Apparel vs. AlixK – You decide

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

When we saw this picture of Grace Kelly wearing this elegant patterned top, at first it reminded us of a Sweet Pea topSweet Pea Apparel is an amazing designer and we love their vintage style.    In particular we love the unique prints that make their tops so distinctive and the combination of unique styles that make all of Sweet Pea’s tops look non-traditional, but elegant at the same time.

Sweet Pea Clothing

Sweet Pea Clothing

Then as we looked at this picture a little longer we thought it also reminded us of an AlixK top.  With AlixK’s signature handmade embroidery on each of its tops in patterns similar to that seen on Grace’s top, we couldn’t help but draw a comparison.

Sweet Pea Clothing

Sweet Pea Clothing

AlixK Apparel

AlixK Apparel

When we wrote this entry we were torn as to which designer clothing item this reminded us of more.  Sweet Pea or AlixK?  And we couldn’t pick just one.  So in honor of the democratic country in which we live, we decided we would leave it up to the popular vote and let you decide.

Either way, we are pleased that at a minimum this Grace Kelly top just serves to remind us that much of Vintage Style truly is timeless.

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Sweet Pea’s Vintage Style

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Vintage style is one of our central focuses at Vintage Fringe.  We try to find vintage style clothing when we search for designers and then within their lines.  Today two of our favorite vintage style tops are from Sweet Pea whose awesome tops are all extremely comfortable and made in such adorable styles.  Their patterns are all completely unique from month to month.   The first top that we think embodies that ultimate vintage style is the Multi-Color Bohemian Tunic top.  We love the variety of colors, the empire waist and the contrasting brown trim.

Sweet Pea Multi-Color Bohemian Tunic Top

Sweet Pea Multi-Color Bohemian Tunic Top

Another great vintage style top features a scarf tie around the neck.  We love the bright blue pattern and the unique style.  Again this is by Sweet Pea by Stacy Frati.

Sweet Pea Long Sleeve Scarf Top

Sweet Pea Long Sleeve Scarf Top

Both of these tops are so versatile!  They are both perfect to wear with that cute skirt to work, hip enough to be worn out for a night out, and casual enough to wear just about anywhere with jeans.  The best part about vintage style clothing is the ability to create that truly unique look and make it fashionable today.   Sweet Pea’s patterns and styles frequently create that vintage look and added distinction.  Made from a nylon mesh fabric it is amazingly comfortable and wearable.  Create your vintage style today while supplies last!

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