Category Archives: 1980s

VPOD: Apples, Pomegranates and a Vintage 1980s Fruit Print Romper


vintage 1980s fruit print cotton romper

I’m at ASU this week doing a speaking gig and I’m thoroughly enjoying two engrossing reads during my downtime: Then Again, Diane Keaton’s memoir, and Steve Jobs, the biography of the tech giant by Walter Isaacson.

And coincidentally, in the first few chapters of each, the subject turned to…fruit!

In Steve Jobs, we learn exactly how Apple Computer was named and we’re reminded how important names can…

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VPOD: Fake Smiles and Vintage 1980s Chanel Handbags


A smile by Akbar Sim on Flickr

A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.

Actually I think it’s more accurate to say that a genuine smile is the prettiest thing you can wear!

In a study published in the Academy of Management Journal last year, scientists tracked bus drivers, who smile at a whole bunch of people every day. It turns out that when they were “fake smiling” their moods deteriorated, but when…

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Going, Going, GONE: eBay Vintage Auctions


The Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds returns on Friday. In the meantime, check out these fab eBay vintage auctions ending in the next four days including pieces by Givenchy, Gucci, Don Loper, and Vollbrach. Be sure to check out the amazing antique Irish crochet gown and Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring.

vintage 1940s floral dressvintage miriam haskell necklacevintage 1980s knit sweater shrugvintage 1950s chiffon and ribbon cocktail dress

vintage christian dior necklacevintage 1950s lbdvintage 1940s nightgownvintage fringed poncho

vintage givenchy silk caftan topvintage gucci leather jacketvintage modernist brass and turquoise ringantique irish crochet dress

vintage 1960s i magnin blazer with chainlate 1990s chanel boucle pencil skirtvintage 1960s kimonovintage 1960s pucci scarf

vintage art deco 18k sapphire and diamond ringvintage don loper alpaca wool coatvintage 1970s tooled leather handbagvintage 1970s nipon coature wool tassel coat

vintage vollbrach for sofere pop art topvintage lucille de paris ostrich handbagvintage 1960s fox collar swing coatvintage whiting & davis mesh blouse

Going, Going, GONE!

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(Auctions all end…

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds


This week’s selections include pieces by Adele Simpson, Ossie Clark, Hermes and Chanel. Be sure to check out the fabulous 1970s bamboo print Roberta di Camerino dress and the 1938 brooch by Geissman for Coro.

vintage 1990s chanel silk blousevintage ysl braceletvintage vichi evening dress and coatvintage 1970s goddess maxi gown

vintage 1950s satin party skirtvintage 1960s adele simpson kilim coatvintage 1938 geissman for coro broochvintage ossie clark for radley moss crepe maxi dress

vintage 1950s ann barron floral brocade dressvintage 1970s deerskin embroidered pursevintage 1970s plaid coatvintage 14k gold and mabe pearl ring

vintage 1960s leather and coyote jacketvintage 1960s russian suede coatvintage pauline rader rams head pendant necklacevintage hermes ostrich clutch

vintage gucci bangle bracelet watch setvintage 1980s saks fifth avenue color block dressvintage hermes de linares scarfvintage 1970s peacock feather print maxi dress

vintage 1970s roberta di camerino bamboo print dressvintage 1970s pocket bootsvintage north beach leather jacketvintage alfred philippe trifari sterling ruby bracelet

GET READY, GET SET, BID!!!

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Vintage 1990s Chanel Silk Blouse (claireinc*) | Vintage YSL Bracelet (mrbmax) | Vintage Evening Dress and Coat Set (efind894) |…

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Going, Going, GONE: eBay Vintage Auctions


The Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds returns on Friday. In the meantime, check out these fab eBay vintage auctions ending in the next four days including pieces by Geoffrey Beene, Valentino, Roberta di Camerino and Versace. Be sure to check out the 1940s Claire McCardell dress, the Valentino shoulder bag and the Missoni sweater coat.

vintagevalentino shoulder bagvintage 1980s polka dot dressvintage 1970s cardigan sweatervintage 1960s hippie cape

vintage 1960s geoffrey beene wool coatvintage versace blazervintage whiting and davis enamel mesh pursevintage 1930s crepe ruffled dress

vintage 1960s valentino metallic mini dressvintage hobe egyptian revival festoon necklacevintage missoni sweater coatvintage 1970s fringe suede jacket

vintage oscar de la renta for swirl capevintage 1960s beaded sequin dressvintage 1970s roberta di camerino velvet handbagvintage 1970s mink jacket

vintage 1970s marimekko dressvintage 1980s burberry trench coatvintage 1980s beaded dressvintage beaded irene sweater

vintage juliana necklacevintage courreges coatvintage 1980s sasson bootsvintage claire mccardell dress

Going, Going, GONE!

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