The highlight of my week was the purchase of a vintage velvet gown made for Lana Turner. I’m not sure yet what film the actress wore the dress in, but you can imagine my glee when I spied the studio label with “Lana Turner” written clear as day.
Of course, any vintage piece from the 1930s or 1940s in this condition would have value, but that…
These days a lot of Americans are afraid of receiving a pink slip but not vintage fashionistas!
Now I know that not every woman embraces vintage into her wardrobe. Some people are very turned off by the idea of wearing old or used clothing. So I always consider it a victory when someone is able to open their minds and exercise their fashion muscles. And like…
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Fortunately for us, Ceil Chapman took this advice to heart or we would never have today’s breathtaking VPOD.
You see, back in the 1930s, Ceil Chapman opened a dress business with Gloria Vanderbilt and Thelma Furness called “Her Ladyship Gowns.” And like many first businesses, this one failed. But Ceil Chapman picked herself up and dusted…
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Vintage 1980s Oscar de la Renta Ruffle Blazer (thriftwares) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Charm Bracelet (urbanantiques) | Vintage 1960s Ostrich Jacket (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1950s Polka Dot Taffeta Cocktail Dress (phoebe_jones) | Vintage Patricia Smith Moon Bag (yogibear1234) | Vintage Accordian Pleat Max Dress (playgroundvintage) | Vintage 1960s Pucci Pajama Set (rubyfruit66) | Vintage 1980s Ungaro Skirt…
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Vintage Ossie Clark Dress with Celia Birtwell Print (annieteeks) | Vintage 1960s Danish Lucite Necklace (persnickitties) | Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1950s Tina Leser Dress (lacedwithromance) | Vintage 1970s Biba Kaftan Dress (lestervintage) | Vintage Lilli Ann Coat (bigjohnson7) | Vintage 1980s St. John Tuxedo Mini Dress (ndbvintage) | Vintage Lizard and…
Think brides always wore white to their weddings? Think again!
The woman who sparked this centuries long trend was Queen Elizabeth Victoria. When she married Prince Albert in 1840 she shocked everyone by wearing white, and it didn’t take long before throngs of brides in Europe and America followed suit.
But deciding to wear a color other than white at your wedding doesn’t mean you’ll jinx your marriage.…
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Vintage 1980s Ikat Print Jacket (thriftwares) | Vintage Velvet Handbag (alowcostdeal) | Victorian Black Lace Blouse (mienchou) | Vintage 1930s Velvet Burnout Gown (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1980s Lanvin Necklace (plasticplanet) | Vintage Hermes Skirt and Blouse Set (sisterofpoupi) | Vintage Ethnic Embroidered Maxi Coat (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage Mary Sachs Cocktail Dress (afterafashion123) | Vintage Werle Black Lace…
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Vintage 1960s Ruffle Jacket (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1990s Gerda Lynggaard Necklace (timesupshop) | Vintage 1980s Embroidered and Beaded Blazer (persephonevintage) | Vintage 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Charm Bracelet (joya578) | Vintage Christian Lacroix Sundress (myfabulouscloset) | Vintage 1950s Swimsuit (jeanineadele) | Vintage 1970s Leather Butterfly Purse (rockmod) | Vintage 1980s Oscar de la Renta Tuxedo Blazer (thriftwares)…
Boy, have times changed! I’m on my way to a business lunch in white jeans and a vintage silk tank and necklace. But I remember when I started my business career in the early 1980s. Back then I attended any lunch in a suit, panty hose and closed-toe shoes. Not because I wanted to. Oh no, no, no, Because I was required to. Don’t you love…
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Vintage 1930s Draped and Beaded Evening Gown (redhousevintage) | Vintage Turquoise Print Maurice Dress (cork123) | Vintage 1960s Woven Wicker Handbag (citrinedream) | Vintage 1990s Versace Couture Cocktail Dress (betz6358) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Rhinestone Floral Earrings (hawaiibeads) | Vintage Paco Rabanne Nautical Skirt and Halter Set (koko1954) | Vintage Edwardian Coat (those12days) | Vintage 1930s Satin…
