Collecting Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – The Best Tips

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Today’s post is about the most famous reindeer of all –  Rudolph. The reindeer with the shiny red nose that leads Santa Claus on his sleigh ride around the world in just one night. Rudolph has been sharing his charm with us all since 1939. It wasn’t too long after, that Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer would become a part of Christmas for families all over the world. If you are interested in collecting Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer then keep reading for the best tips!!

Welcome to the 2021 vintage Christmas collecting series. This is our second post in our series for 2021. Our first post is all about Holt Howard Starry Eyed Santa and you can find it here. If you’d like to review our 2020 six-part guide you can find that here and learn about vintage Christmas collectibles from the 1950s-1960s.

Rudolph was created by Robert L. May, who worked as a copywriter for the Montgomery Ward department store chain and published the story in a brochure for promotional purposes in 1939. The store began preparing for Christmas almost one year earlier when they hired May to write a Christmas story that could be purchased by customers.

Christmas giftware, decorations, and ceramics were at their peak of cuteness (my opinion) in the 1950s-1960s. And it was George Zolton Lefton who founded the Lefton China Company in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois and produced many items from dinnerware sets to Christmas decorations and everything in between and, that includes the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer set.

Lefton’s Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer set includes:

  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer bowl
  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer mug
  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer salt and pepper shakers
  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer planter (Rudolph’s nose lights up)
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Vintage-Inspired, Curve-Loving Hell Bunny Christmas Dress

Yasmina Greco Curvy Girl Christmas Dress Hell Bunny
Yasmina Greco Curvy Girl Christmas Dress Hell Bunny

Are you ready to embrace the joy of the holiday season and show off your fabulous curves? Look no further than this stunning 1950s-inspired Christmas dress by Hell Bunny! As a self-proclaimed holiday enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the festive season and seeking out the perfect outfit for all my upcoming celebrations.

Yasmina Greco Curvy Girl Christmas Dress
Yasmina Greco Curvy Girl Christmas Dress

Introducing the Hell Bunny Jennie Xmas Red Floral Holly 50s Christmas Dress, your go-to choice for a stylish and flattering holiday outfit. Hell Bunny consistently delivers amazing designs that celebrate our curves, and this dress is no exception.

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Merry Christmas – Keeping it Merry and Bright Pinup Girl Style

Yasmina Greco - Christmas - Pinup Girl Clothing

                                          Yasmina Greco – Christmas – Pinup Girl Clothing

Merry Christmas to you all!! Hoping you are spending the day with family and loved ones having lots of smiles, laughs and making merry memories….. and enjoying yummy foods and treats too!!

Yasmina Greco - Christmas - Pinup Girl Unique Vintage

                       Yasmina Greco – Christmas – Pinup Girl Unique Vintage

Sharing my Christmas Day pinup rockabilly outfit (polkadot skirt and Pinup Girl Clothing green Doris top) my sidekick Luna has had enough holiday cheer and needs her nap. Also I am sharing my Christmas Eve outfit and I am wearing the light-up Unique Vintage Christmas Tree skirt and Steady Clothing ruby red Sophia top, paired with my favorite Miss L. Fire shows) Below is a collage of all my holiday outfits for December featuring Heart of Haute, Pigtails and Pirates, Pinup Girl Clothing and Hell Bunny Christmas jumpers)

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Be safe and enjoy the magical day!!

All pis by my hubby: Gary Greco

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12 Days of Pinup Christmas Part 2: Pigtails and Pirates, Hell Bunny, Heart of Haute + More!

Yasmina Greco Pinup Christmas Part 2

I can’t believe how quickly December is flying by!! When I first set out to do a ’12 Days of Pinup Christmas’ theme, truth be told, I wasn’t quite sure what I would be sharing for 12 days with you all but, turns out my hubby Gary and I did a pretty good  job at planning out the photo shoots and I can’t believe how many pretty holiday outfits I’ve received to share with you all in my posts. We were able to find a fabulous 1950s Philco Predicta TV that works and is now part of our living room!! Also, our tabletop vintage aluminum Christmas tree is never too far this time of year as we love vintage Christmas and these elements add so much mid-century modern charm.  Here are the latest pics from my 12 days theme featuring lovely outfits from Pigtails and Pirates, Heart of Haute, Hell Bunny and The Oblong Box Shop . You can see more and keep up with me on Instagram and Facebook 

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Ultimate Pinup Girl, Rockabilly and Vintage Fashionista Christmas Gift Guide

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Christmas

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Christmas Guide

Black Friday is tomorrow and then Cyber Monday comes!! You need my Ultimate Pinup Girl, Rockabilly Vintage Christmas Gift Guide because Christmas will be here too soon and with my my guide will help you know the wanted gifts to buy the Pinup Girl, Retro Rockabilly lover and vintage Fashionista in your life.

Novelty Bags:
A fabulous novelty bag will surely delight her. You can opt for true vintage which is a novelty bag from the 50s-60s and can be made of wicker, decorated with French Poodle dogs, cats, made by novelty bag designer Enid Collins or Midas of Miami, bags that are kitschy and decorated with sea shells and sea horses, bags made by Sourpuss, Betsy Johnson and if you are feeling extra generous than a bag by Kate Spade will melt her heart.
Enid Collins

Pinup Girl Clothing

Unique Vintage

Kate Spade

Betsy Johnson

Retro Nighties and Lingerie:
How about a little something sexy for Christmas? Retro lingerie is a must for any Pinup doll, vintage loving fashionista, and Rockabilly gal. I don’t know any lovely that can resist French seams, European satin, Corsets or fabulous bullet bra.
Glamour Bunny 

Secrets in Lace

What Katie Did

Retro Pinup Cardigans

Retro Pinup Cardigans

sugarshock-1
Pinup Cardigans – Sweater Girls:
Baby it’s cold outside!! Every gall needs a sexy curve-hugging cardigan. A great cardigan goes with everything and you can find them in her favorite colors and styles. Many are decorated with Flamingos, Skulls, Cats, Cupcackes and more…. There really is a style for each lady.
Hell Bunny
Banned Apparel

SugarShock
 at Top Vintage Boutique

50s Jewelry:
Each girl needs her jewelry. No outfit is complete without a necklace, brooch or bangles. Bakelite is numero uno but, it is very collectible and pricey, if you can find a Bakelite cherry brooch or the magnificent necklace then scoop it up. But, anything by Luxulite or Erstwilder will be special and bring delight to your doll. Luxulite is run by designer Katy in the UK and she releases amazing styles regularly and has some special creations for the holidays. Erstwilder is located in Australia and they have limited quantities so be sure to purchase their items when you find them as they will be sold out; they also have great international shipping… about 1 week from Australia to USA.

Pinup Vintage Jewelry

Pinup Vintage Jewelry

Luxulite

Deer Arrow
Erstwilder


Swing Circle Skirts

Swing Circle Skirts

Pinup Swing Skirts:
A lovely, colorful, novelty print skirt will be treasured. Clothes can be tricky, but, with a skirt, you just need her waist size…. take a peek at her skirt tags for size when she is not aware. There are many brands that sell vintage inspired Pinup and Rockabilly clothing and they all have their own styles. For total novelty prints The Oblong Box Shop is great. For beautiful prints, novelty, and just Fabulous you will want to shop at Pinup Girl Clothing, they have incredible quality, fit and style (she will love it). For some amazing styles and prints it has got be Heart of Haute.
The Oblong Box Shop

Pinup Girl Clothing

Heart of Haute

Lindy Bop

Also, there is a great Australian shop that has so much creativity and fashion passion with great novelty prints called Pigtails and Pirates. I have written about Pigtails and Pirates (articles 1 article 2) prepare to be amazed – visit Pigtails and Pirates.

Hope you find this guide helpful. Any item from my guide will delight her, you can’t go wrong. Check these companies social media feeds as they will have incredible Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials!! I’d love to hear from you, let me know what you end up buying !!

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Christmas Gift Guide for the Pinup Girl, Rockabilly Lovely and Vintage Fashionistas

 

Pinup Rockabilly Vintage Fashionista Gift guide

Black Friday is only 1 week away!! That means Christmas will be here too soon and with my gift guide you will know the most wanted gifts to buy the Pinup Girl, Retro Rockabilly lover and vintage Fashionista in your life.

Novelty Bags:

A fabulous novelty bag will surely delight her. You can opt for true vintage which is a novelty bag from the 50s-60s and can be made of wicker, decorated with Frech Poodle dogs, cats, made by novelty bag designer Enid Collins or Midas of Miami, bags that are kitschy and decorated with sea shells and sea horses, bags made by Sourpuss, Betsy Johnson and if you are feeling extra generous than a bag by Kate Spade will melt her heart.

Resources for Novelty Bags:

Enid Collins

Pinup Girl Clothing

Unique Vintage

Kate Spade

Betsy Johnson

 

Retro Nighties and Lingerie

How about a little sexy for Christmas? Retro lingerie is a must for any Pinup doll, vintage loving fashionista, and Rockabilly gal. I don’t know a lovely that can resist French seams, European satin, Corsets or fabulous bullet bra.

Resources for Retro Lingerie and Nitghties

Glamour Bunny 

Secrets in Lace

Dollhouse Bettie

 

Piup Cardigan

Baby it’s cold outside!! Every gall needs a sexy curve-hugging cardigan. A great cardigan goes with everything and you can find them in her favorite colors and styles. Many are decorated with Flamingos, Skulls, Cats, Cupcackes and more…. There really is a style for each lady.

VoodooVixen 

Sourpuss Clothing

Heart of Haute

Wheels and Dollbaby

 

50s Jewelry

Each girl needs her jewelry. No outfit is complete without a necklace, brooch or bangles. Bakelite is numero uno but, it is very collectible and pricey, if you can find a Bakelite cherry brooch or the magnificent necklace then scoop it up. But, anything by Luxulite or Erstwilder will be special and bring delight to your doll. Luxulite is run by designer Katy in the UK and she releases amazing styles regularly and has some special creations for the holidays. Erstwilder is located in Australia and they have limited quantitates so be sure to purchase their items when you find them as they will be sold out; they also have great international shipping… about 1 week from Australia to USA.

Luxulite

Rubylane

Erstwilder

 

Pinup Swing Skirts

A lovely, colorful, novelty print skirt will be treasured. Clothes can be tricky, but, with a skirt, you just need her waist size…. take a peek at her skirt tags for size when she is not aware. There are many brands that sell vintage inspired Pinup and Rockabilly clothing and they all have their own styles. For total novelty prints The Oblong Box Shop is great. For beautiful prints, novelty, and just Fabulous you will want to shop at Pinup Girl Clothing, they have incredible quality, fit and style (she will love it). For some amazing styles and prints it has got be Heart of Haute.

The Oblong Box Shop

Pinup Girl Clothing

Heart of Haute

Collectif UK

Hope you find this guide helpful. Anyt item from my guide will delight her, you can’t go wrong. Check these sites’s social media feeds as they will have incredible Black Friday specials!! I’d love to hear from you, let me know what you end up buying !!

 

 

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