Xtabay Prom Dresses Come To LIfe

Vanisha wearing her 1950's Xtabay prom gown this April 2012

Robin looking like a Renior painting in a 40's Patullo Jo-Copeland tiered evening gown from Xtabay for prom.

I love how she styled it and can you believe how fabulous that necklace is?!!!

Kaylon looks so beautiful in her Xtabay yellow rose late 50's prom dress. 

Shannon and her handsome date look adorable in the 50's red scalloped hem prom dress.

Jamie looks beautiful on the left in this 50's teal party dress....

Nothing makes me happier than seeing one of our dresses come to life on someone. Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful pictures from prom this year! You all look fabulous!
If you have a picture of yourself in an Xtabay dress please send them to me, I would love to share them with everyone.

My Date With Ruven Afanador

Posing with Gabe for Ruven Afanador in my 50's Suzy Perette dress .

Heidi, Diane and Margot watch the action in Xtabay dresses....

The stylists see how many hats they can pile on Olga's head...

Ruven directs the scene while Gabe begs for treats...

Gabe and Ruven: BFF's....

Serious hair tower. 

 What an exciting week at Xtabay. Tuesday evening I got an email from Conde Nast Traveller magazine saying they were coming on Thursday to do a feature on Portland, Oregon and wanted to photograph Xtabay.  As if that wasn't thrilling enough they told me the photographer was Ruven Afanador and he wanted me to wear something BOLD... I immediately googled Ruven and became a tad bit intimidated when I clicked on his website and saw photographs he'd taken of Heidi Klum.

I tore apart my closet searching for something bold and settled on a late 50's black and gold brocade cocktail dress by Suzy Perette. I called my friend Laura who owns Bliss Salon and Day Spa and arranged for her to handle my hair and make-up. Fortunately, when Ruven and his entourage ( a good 15 people!) arrived they were happy with the look we'd created--however, Ruven wanted BIG hair and turned my elegant little chignon into a towering inferno of blond madness. You know what they say....the higher the hair, the closer to God.

Jeff (my forever Fiance') was on hand and took a few shots with his iPhone to capture the excitement. Gabe as usual stole the show and won over Ruven's heart. The crew had a model on hand and dressed her up in the yellow fur kimenetta coat, a long Givenchy maxi dress and about 12 hats...
My ladies helped out and looked beautiful in Xtabay dresses. It was kind of the best day ever...

 Xtabay will appear in the September issue of Conde' Nast Traveller. Maybe it's not quite as fabulous as being in the September issue of Vogue but it's pretty darn close!

Thanks for looking!

Xtabay Presents: The Bette Collection Part 1

Pair of 1960's Modelia Mod Dresses, never worn. Size 4.

1960's New-old Leo Narducci pleated mini dress. Available in our Etsy shop.

New-old stock 60's Samuel Robert white leather coat, size small. 

1960's Claret Orange Crush mini dress, sold.

60's New-old stock patch pocket dress by Don Sophisticates. Size 2-4.

New-old 60's pink knit dress by Mr.Mort....size 4-6/

Another darling Mr.Mort dress in taupe linen, original tags, size 4-6

A very lady-like dress set by Mam'Selle, new-old stock. Size 2-4

Adorable dress set with original tags and Peter Pan collar. I love this!

Turban swirl hat and butterscotch woven hat by Christian Dior..

The most amazing brilliant blue suede coat, made in Israel original tags still attached. Size small.

Mustard Yellow patent pumps by Mario Pompo, size 9 S.

1960's Polished Cotton paisley print day dress, waist 24". 

Grass green brass button down day dress. Waist 25". Available now in our
Etsy shop.

Lime green new-old wool boucle patch pocket coat. Immaculate. Size 4-6

Early 60's lion crest 2 piece skirt and top set. Waist 25".

The perfect shift for work...new-old 60's blue bow dress. Size 4

1960's lilac jersey wiggle dress and jacket, sold.

 So I've been a little MIA this past week. Truth is I've been hard at work processing one of the most exciting collections of vintage clothing I've ever had. The Bette collection is vast and primarily dead-stock. Bette did the bulk of her shopping (um...hoarding) during the late 60's and had a habit of tucking things away and forgetting to ever wear them. In fact her voracious appetite for stylish, expensive clothing was so huge that there simply weren't enough hours in a lifetime to wear them all. She bought multiples of everything. If she like a style of jacket she would buy one in every color they came in. Buying a lime green suede jacket? Well then of course you would need to buy the matching shorts!? Often, I will pick up one of her coats to find that inside there is a matching skirt, pant, and dress. Bette favored certain designers: Mam'selle, Anne Fogarty, Modelia, Mr.Mort, Samuel Robert, and Bonnie Cashin (I will be doing a post on all those soon!).
It will take awhile to get through her collection, but over the next few weeks I will be adding pictures and posting on our Facebook page.
A collection like this doesn't come along very often, especially in new-old stock condition. Fortunately for you, Bette was about 4 sizes smaller than yours truly so I won't be hoarding any of it for myself!

If you see anything you can't live without call us at 503-230-2899 or email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com

One of Bette's unworn evening gowns, size 2-4.
available now in our Etsy store.

Etsy