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We have just added new vintage dresses to our stock. Please check out the SHOP to order.

vintage clothing and accessories to make your wardrobe pop with style.

See more of my Vintage Lovelies list at ThisNext.

We have just added new vintage dresses to our stock. Please check out the SHOP to order.

vintage clothing and accessories to make your wardrobe pop with style.

See more of my Vintage Lovelies list at ThisNext.

Look what I made at Freddy & Ma. You get to choose your own style of bag, patterns, leather trim and hardware. Totally customized. Totally fun.

Look what I made at Freddy & Ma. You get to choose your own style of bag, patterns, leather trim and hardware. Totally customized. Totally fun.

Nathan Jenden at London Fashion Week

Agathe over the StyleBytes.net posted these great pics of the Nathan Jenden show in London.

Oh how I love the juxtaposition of the thick soled creepers with feminine party dresses.

photos via StyleBytes.net

Nathan Jenden at London Fashion Week

Agathe over the StyleBytes.net posted these great pics of the Nathan Jenden show in London.

Oh how I love the juxtaposition of the thick soled creepers with feminine party dresses.

photos via StyleBytes.net

Hell Kitty! Cute and Big! This one's for you Fashion Kitty and DJ Wanda

Hell Kitty! Cute and Big! This one's for you Fashion Kitty and DJ Wanda

Only a part time vintage fashionista? If I had to invest in just a few choice pieces of vintage to supplement my already fabulous wardrobe of LAMB, Marc Jacobs and Chloe, it would have to be the following:

1. 60's Mod Tent or Trapeze dresses
They were all over the runway for Spring and Fall. And with the release of Factory Girl, mod is going to be strong for the entire year. Choose wool pieces for fall and wear with leggings or tights and cotton blends for Spring.

Cocoa Chiffon Trapeze dress with Roses available at TastyVintage.com
Gold Brocade Tent Dress courtesy of Shrimpton Couture

2. Bold Colors-Yellow and Blue
International runway trends show both blue and yellow being hot colors this Spring. I see navy and cobalt blue continuing into next fall.

Blue and Black Notch Collar Dress available at DebutanteClothing.com
Yellow and Brown Trim dress available at Unique Vintage

3. Clear Lucite or Crystal Chunky Necklaces
Oscar de La Renta showed mounds of icy necklaces for Spring. I find these necklaces infrequently so when you see it in vintage, snatch it up. Before I do. Keep the color clear or very transparent.

cubed lucite necklace available at mschon.com

4. Vintage It Bag
Chanel? Gucci? Judith Leiber? Bakelite? It's all good. Have at least one that people will gawk.

5. Anything Gold!
Vintage handbag, gold lame dress, chunky gold jewelry, gold embroidered sweater-you name it. On the Fall 07 runway, everyone was showing gold. Whether or no you care about the catwalks, gold no longer has the stigma it once had, as being your mom's jewelry. Just be sure it is a muted, brassy gold rather than a high yellow gold.

6. Snake Skin
Snake skin bags and shoes are glamorous and rocking at the same time. VintageSkins.com has the best collection on the web, by far.

Only a part time vintage fashionista? If I had to invest in just a few choice pieces of vintage to supplement my already fabulous wardrobe of LAMB, Marc Jacobs and Chloe, it would have to be the following:

1. 60's Mod Tent or Trapeze dresses
They were all over the runway for Spring and Fall. And with the release of Factory Girl, mod is going to be strong for the entire year. Choose wool pieces for fall and wear with leggings or tights and cotton blends for Spring.

Cocoa Chiffon Trapeze dress with Roses available at TastyVintage.com
Gold Brocade Tent Dress courtesy of Shrimpton Couture

2. Bold Colors-Yellow and Blue
International runway trends show both blue and yellow being hot colors this Spring. I see navy and cobalt blue continuing into next fall.

Blue and Black Notch Collar Dress available at DebutanteClothing.com
Yellow and Brown Trim dress available at Unique Vintage

3. Clear Lucite or Crystal Chunky Necklaces
Oscar de La Renta showed mounds of icy necklaces for Spring. I find these necklaces infrequently so when you see it in vintage, snatch it up. Before I do. Keep the color clear or very transparent.

cubed lucite necklace available at mschon.com

4. Vintage It Bag
Chanel? Gucci? Judith Leiber? Bakelite? It's all good. Have at least one that people will gawk.

5. Anything Gold!
Vintage handbag, gold lame dress, chunky gold jewelry, gold embroidered sweater-you name it. On the Fall 07 runway, everyone was showing gold. Whether or no you care about the catwalks, gold no longer has the stigma it once had, as being your mom's jewelry. Just be sure it is a muted, brassy gold rather than a high yellow gold.

6. Snake Skin
Snake skin bags and shoes are glamorous and rocking at the same time. VintageSkins.com has the best collection on the web, by far.

A while back, I received Maureen Marsh's hilarious book, 70s Fashion Fiascos. it is chock full of amazingly funny pictures and commentary on what was really worn of us common folk in the happening 1970s.

Maureen is insanely witty, and we have the distinct pleasure of picking her brain for an exclusive interview. Enjoy!

Continue reading "70s Fashion Fiascos - a vintage clothing study by Maureen Marh"

A while back, I received Maureen Marsh's hilarious book, 70s Fashion Fiascos. it is chock full of amazingly funny pictures and commentary on what was really worn of us common folk in the happening 1970s.

Maureen is insanely witty, and we have the distinct pleasure of picking her brain for an exclusive interview. Enjoy!

Continue reading "70s Fashion Fiascos - a vintage clothing study by Maureen Marh"

Oh how I love the crocs and the snakes. But I could kick myself for completely forgetting to bid on these two beauties:

The plum clutch is a much more affordable one than the Fendi and just as beautiful. The oyster one is so unique and the absence of color makes it just as beautiful as gem toned bags.

But I really am I love with all the punchy colored bags. A great way to make an otherwise boring outfit pop with sophistication. So unexpected and slightly edgy without being trashy.

Vintage Skins offers the most beautiful examples of exotic skin handbags and accessories on the web. The site is such a valuable resource and virtual eye candy for the vintage bagista.

I finally settled on this vintage bone snakeskin tote. And according to Vintage Skins, I got a killer deal.

Oh how I love the crocs and the snakes. But I could kick myself for completely forgetting to bid on these two beauties:

The plum clutch is a much more affordable one than the Fendi and just as beautiful. The oyster one is so unique and the absence of color makes it just as beautiful as gem toned bags.

But I really am I love with all the punchy colored bags. A great way to make an otherwise boring outfit pop with sophistication. So unexpected and slightly edgy without being trashy.

Vintage Skins offers the most beautiful examples of exotic skin handbags and accessories on the web. The site is such a valuable resource and virtual eye candy for the vintage bagista.

I finally settled on this vintage bone snakeskin tote. And according to Vintage Skins, I got a killer deal.

The Sartorialist always has the best pics of stylish people on the streets of NY and Europe. He has such a keen eye for style and presence in people going about their daily business.

I especially love this video where a magazine photographer mixes overalls, Chanel shoes (flats maybe?) and a vintage jacket. She is by far the most stylish example in this series. Just goes to show it doesn't take a lot of money to have great style.

The Sartorialist always has the best pics of stylish people on the streets of NY and Europe. He has such a keen eye for style and presence in people going about their daily business.

I especially love this video where a magazine photographer mixes overalls, Chanel shoes (flats maybe?) and a vintage jacket. She is by far the most stylish example in this series. Just goes to show it doesn't take a lot of money to have great style.