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1. Look at this Eleanor Gay Original red chiffon dress with a pleated skirt and belted waist.  Probably 50's early 60's vintage but with a slight damage spot we covered with a new black v double v neck sweater from JC Penney. The dress can be found at “A Gal Named Cinda Lou for $20.00.

The enameled red and black necklace shown with this outfit  is original art jewelry by Pat Engel

You will be " styling" with your red rambler Florshein shoes that are from the 1960’s, like new and never worn.

The black purse with a colorful needlepoint cover is from the 1940's or one could opt for the  black clutch with gold accent closure from the 50's that is shown.

Match this ouktfit with a recycled tea cart with a specially designed Hand Print top, done with long lasting paint

John Daniels

2. This is a vintage 1960's brown leather belted coat made by Berman'sthat retails for $45 It is shown over a new gray turtle neck under a vintage handmade empire waist v neck tweed wool jumper.

Accented with a unique vintage double Owl necklace that is one of the many Owl vintage items that can be found at A Gal Named Cinda Lou.

This unique necklace retails for $30. Also shown is a Mark Cross of Italy clutch with detachable strap in a gray and off white stripefor $35

The shoes shown with this outfit are a square heeled high loafer with a 1960's trademark buckle. They retail for $25.00 at Westerville Antiques.

Complete the assemble with an original acrylic painting by John Daniels titled: Tree & Mustard $250

Rocky Dawson

3. Here we have a vintage inspired Carol Anderson flowered cotton dress.   It has cuffed sleeves and a unique criss-cross back. This design accentuates your waist with a flared skirt to your knee.  The matching belt is typical for the vintage design. This dress retails for $42.00 at Westerville Antiques.

We added two vintage aprons with this dress.  Your can find a great assortment of affordable vintage aprons at both Cinda Lou’s and Westerville Antiques.  You are also apt to find the owner wearing one upon visit. 

The necklace is an original artist made coral and turquoise with silver andcrystal necklace by Carol Milligan

Slip on your vintage Daniel Green pink leather sandals that are like
new and retail for $25 .

Artwork, orignal photograph by Rocky Dawson

Carol Brusco

4. A brown double knit tunic mini is accented wih a cream and brown rope belt. $ 25

You will be styling with your brown crocheted tam $8 and handmade necktie purse by Donna Walker $25

Accessories include your Unicorn necklace made by Lady Luck, a line of jewelry from London England and found at A gal named Cinda Lou's.

Pair your mini with striped brown two toned leggings and throw on your vintge tweed look brown, turqoise and beige overcoat from Westrville Antiques. Slip into your brown cable knit top clogs $10

and just to make sure you stay warm - hold your hand around these study mugs created by Carol Brusco. Just perfect for hot chocolate with a bit of something else in it....

John Daniels

5.

Lets not forget the guys! Here we are showing a unique and hip mens outfit that includes a vintage wool jacket or sports coat that can be
found at Cinda Lous for $30. Under the jacket is a vintage striped sweater from Westerville
Antiques.

Complimenting the outfit is a pair of new brown corduroys from Lands End along with some groovy vintage Florshime boots with a
stylish pointed toe and side zippers.

Boss it up wit a houndstooth brown & cream scarf from NYC but available in Uptown at A gal name Cinda Lou.

And to match with this outfit, another acrylic painting by gallery 202's John Daniels or the skiesl. What can you see in this painting.

Kathy Smithson

6. Check out this SMART 1940's navy suit jacket that is part of a vintage
suit that is available at Westerville Antiques for $45. This jacket has a fitted waist that pairs well with the 1950's soft, vintage, green print chiffon tea length dress that has a taffeta lining. The semi-formal dress can be dressed up or down by the accessories worn.

Shown with the navy blue suit jacket and a vintage Austrian enamel broach along with a 1980's navy leather belt by Schaffer that retails for $12.This outfit is topped off with a green basket weave tam from Westerville Antiques over a purple hand dyed scarf from gallery 202.

A simple change by adding a yellow hand dyed scraft by Gallery Artist elleyn and a yellow belt for a more spring feel. This time accented with original jewerly by Connie Lally, dragon flies ($15)

A Gal Named Cinda Lou added this silvery navy blue clutch with double handles made by Lennox bagsthat retails for $20. Check out the vintage navy blue leather dancing shoes by Naturalizer with low pumps and bows for $25.

Match this with an original pastel landscape in the same deep colors by Kathryn Smithson

Amy Staufenberg

7. This is a Black faux fur short jacket with removable collar that could be matched with many of the thing that you have in your closet and could be dressed up or down.  It is warm and fashionable and there is no threat of flying paint in this on.  This cool jacket retails for  $52

Check out the nice vintage pearl and silver pin that you can wear home for $22

Look at this vintage purple fitted bodice moire dress. It is decorated with rhinestone and pink pearls and has a matching bolero
jacket or shrug. This is a look that was popular in the 1940's but is being revived in todays fashions.

Top this outfit with a vintage Betty Jane original black velvet hat with decorative cording from Italy for $30 shown here over a purple turban likewrap around scarf.

The accessories include a bracelet ($15) and beaded necklace( $40) that is hand beaded original art by Connie Lally.The gallery has several different designs and styles of these watches available tonight. You could try on these great taffeta t strap shoe and tap your way over to check them.

The ChainMail necklace shown is by Rocky Weiderhold is another example of the unique art jewelry that can be found here this evening.

Artwork is by Amy Staufenberg, wax collages.

Kristane Murray

8. This is a Newer blue jean jacket with a Nehru collar and hook and eye closures.This fitted elastic style is recommended for comfort and shape. The
jacket was purchased at Wet Seal for $30.00. Check out the vintage gold leaf shaped large broach from Westerville Antiques.

Under the jacket you will find an off white, vintage gauze dress with a crochet accent bodice. It has a tiered skirt in a style that was popular in the early 1970'sand sells at Cinda Lous for $30.

This outfit is accented with a new macrame belt for $10 and an original art flower face
beaded pin from Gallery 202 for $45

To add extra color pick this new blue hand knitted custom designed crocheted scarf by Amy Thompson and is also represented by the gallery and sells for $50

Another artist inspired accessory shown is this purse made from PVC pipe andcanvas and is a one of a kind original that can be yours for $30

Wear this outfit with Dr Scholl's and you'll be turning headswhether you are in NYC or Westerville Ohio.

Fine your way around Ohio with artwork by Kristane Murray

Janet Waggoner

9. This is a great vintage  Creamy  white London Fog Short belted trench coat with gold accents that is being reproduced and marketed now.  This one is the real thing and retails for $38 .

The accessories shown include a reproduction of those special bubble umbrella's from the 70's  They made walking through a rainstorm not only
fashionable but safe!!  This one is from Julies of Cinda Lous private collection and typical of the kinds of accessories found at her shop.

The vintage hat is a  floppy “Suzy” hat with accent cream colored scarf and can be worn by you tonight for $10

Add an authentic, enameled vintage white and avocado green flowered pin for  $12.

Upon your arrival at destination you will wow everyone with your Late 60's early 70's  mod mini dress with geometric polyester yellow, lime green and white design.  This one makes of think of “Laugh In” and the “Bradey Family”  You can get this original dress for a great “Sock it To Me” price of $19

We paired this dress with lime green leggings with the lace. You will be seeing many variations of these popular leggings tonight  in many wild colors.  

Accessories shown include an original gold art crocheted button necklace
made by Beverly Kapln available here at Gallery 202 for a great price of $15

Also see the vintage white crocheted drawstring purse woven with a bright
yellow taffeta ribbon for  $15

We in vision this outfit with white go go's on a rainy day or these Fabiano Italian
shoes. They are Cork heeled wedges with a basket weave crisscross and
matching yellow green and orange floweret’s.

And matching artwork - simple sunflower watercolor painting by Janet Waggoner

Edward Green

10. Shown here is a "Super High" Orlin black shrug with  Pearl and sequines details.  Probably from the 50's but have been seen reproduced recently.  This one can be found at Westerville Antiques and retails for  $45

Under the shrug you will find a lovely turquoise, brown and black 50's princess style cotton dress with typical rick-rack accents around the neckline and matching 2 toned sash belt.  This dress looks to be vintage home made and retails for $40 at A Gal Named Cinda Lou’s.

We paired this outfit with the popular black footless tights and 1940’s peep toe canvas shoes
that have definitely been danced in.  You can also dance the night away for the selling price of $35 on these shoes.

Don’t forget a vintage black leather purse with a single handle to make this outfit complete.  This purse retails for $20

Perfect for a picnic - original oil painting by Edward Green. Called a table for two.

Judy Smith

11. This beautiful Asian, swing type jacket has documented history. It was sent toZanesville Ohio from Japan in the 1960's by one sister to another.Theestimated value at that time was 3500 yin. It is a lovely colorful brocade with a mandarin color and unique button closures. This collectable piece has never been worn and retails for $55.

We have thrown this over a taupe brown knit late 70's sweater;for $18and a late 70's khaki Calvin Klein jean skirtfrom Cinda Lou's owner Debbie Bennati"s  personal collection.  

The artist inspired belt is by Russ Creations with a brown leather sashand a metal face belt buckle. $35

The original art necklace was made by Amy Thompson one of the many local artist now exhibiting here at the gallery. This unique piece is hand beaded with lovely face beads and sells for  $20.

Artwork, simplebut elegant asian inspired watercolor flower by Judy Smith  

Connie Lally

12. 40's inspired black velvet jacket with quilted lining and gold
sequin accent 
 
Paired with a 50's gold lame dress with rhinestone button.s It
is cinched at the waist with flowing skirt. $32 
 
You can wear a black velvet hat with net covered with several velvet
bows $8 and carry a drawstring cinch velvet bag with sequent accents
$18 
 
A beautiful hand made enamaled black/white and silver necklace by Pat Engle  
 

What perffect artwork to go wtih this outfit but one titles "Midnight at the Quarter Moon", watercolor by George Halbert (on sale)

Mary Evelyn Hammond

13. This is a late 60's early 70's psychedelic mini dress Originally worn with matching pants that makes you ask"What were they, WE thinking?????? Instead we chose to show this groovy dress with a pair of new purple leggings that are being shown quite a bit this fashion season.  The Dress can be purchased tonight (no fighting boys and girls) or found at A Gal Named Cinda Lou.  The dress retails for $35 and tonight we have a special where you can buy the dress and get the matching pants for free!

The hat is a hand crocheted bright yellow hat that could be used in a pinch as part of a Star wars costume. This hat retails for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS because Julie from Cida Lous really doesn’t want to sell it.  

Check out the White T strapped leather shoes by Andiamo that would make Twiggy proud and retail for $35.

The Necklace and/or belt is an original artist purse and button necklace by Beverly Kaplan in bright colors that coordinates with the dress and can be purchased at the gallery for $15.

Artwork: Original design on canvas $225 by Mary Evelyn Hammond

Joshua Shremshock - pottery

14. Check out this brown knitted mohair shawl with a large buckled closure in front. This great piece can be worn with a casual outfit or dressed up like shown with this nice 60's look cocktail dress that is a copper colored brown with an overlay of avocado green lace. The dress has a flirtykick pleat and a slimming straight design. It can be purchase tonight for $42.

We are showing this with a pair of dark brown trimmed in lace leggings. Leggins are being shown a lot during this fashion season.These can be found at Claires and retail for $7.

Check out the vintage brushed gold and amber stone necklace for $25 along with the vintage John Quil felt hat with a dark brown ribbon trim that can be yours for $9.00

We funked this outfit up with a pair of brown boots. If you squint your eyes and look and have a good imagination,  they kinda match.  Besides we didn’t have the perfect cute flats that we imagined for this
outfit.

Add the art, a hand thrown pottery vase by Joshua Shremshock

Geo Halbert

15. This black satin evening length coat is of the 50's early 60's vintage. The wide collar adds extra style. It can be found at A gal named Cinda lou for $58

Pair the coat with a black satin bodice quarter lengthed dress with a tuille crinlon under irredescent brown and black moir full skirt. It is a Westerville Antiques one of a kind for just $55

The velevt hat with Satin bows is $12 and check out the black Palizzio of New York peep toe ling back shoes with taps.. Someone did lots of dancing in these shoes. $35

Accessories include an original art necklace by Carol Milligan of onyx , silver,and antique swarovski crystal $160 and a necklace turned braclet that is really a vintage choker with rhinestones $35

16. Wedding Dress:

How many t shirts does it take to make a wedding dress?

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