You may love silk but did you know that according to a University of Illinois report quoted at PETA’s Media Center, about 3,000 silkworms die to make every pound of silk?
Now, I’m a gal who refrains from harming animals whenever possible. I’m one of those people who has a cup under her sink labeled “Bugs” for capturing and releasing to the great outdoors the myriad…
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Vintage 1980s Graphic Top with Peplum (thrifted) | Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace (ldwlegacies) | Vintage Missoni Mermaid Print Pants (mintmallstore) | Vintage 1950s Flocked Chiffon Dress (labellevintage_inc) | Vintage 1960s Strapless Lace Prom Gown (panache111) | Vintage 1980s Graphic Print Skirt (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1960s Bamboo and Raffia Handbag (denisebrain) | Vintage Pucci Pareo Beach Wrap (micheinnaples)…
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Vintage 1980s Victor Costa Striped Cocktail Prom Dress (pixiesocietyvintage) | Vintage 1950s/1960s Ribbon Top (ton_of_great_stuff) | Vintage Roberta di Camerino Velvet Bagonghi Bag (trycomp) | Vintage 1960s Navy Checkered Cardigan Sweater (funkinjunkievintage) | Vintage 1980s Arigato Khaki Shorts (polkadot*vintage) | Vintage Trifari Articulated Necklace (katsdecor4u) | Vintage 1950s Red Lace Tulle Prom Gown (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1990s…
All those sheer outfits strutting down the spring runways–and there were lots of them!–looked amazing, sure. But they can be a tricky look to pull off if you’re a modern woman who spends her day strutting into offices, schools, and grocery stores.
It is possible, however, to embrace these light, flowing, sexy fabrics at any age and in any part of the country. Today’s VPOD, for…
No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Top Vintage Clothing Finds.
This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing & accessories have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature. As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers…
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Vintage 1950s Little Black Dress with Lace (blancacasa) | Vintage Emilio Pucci Quilted Robe Jacket (nonessentialessentials) | Rare 1940s Doris Dodson Black Americana Print Dress (vintagepalmbeach) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Pink Boyfriend Blazer (falcon_vintage) | Vintage 1980s Victor Costa Sundress (meat-market) | Vintage Jean Muir Cashmere Sweater (mvfinejewelry) | Vintage 1970s Maxi Cape Coat with Bow…
I visit lots and lots and LOTS of web-based vintage clothing sites every week. And many sites don’t show prices for their items on their shopping category pages. In order to find out a price, you have to click on the picture to visit the individual item’s detail page. Now I understand that this is most likely a limitation of the software that’s running the…
Janice Wainwright studied beside Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell at the Royal College of Art in London and became the only designer other than Ossie Clark himself who was allowed to use Celia Birtwell’s textiles in the 1960s. Her clothes are beautiful, youthful and made from the very best fabrics. I snagged a real steal on a Janice Wainwright dress at the Santa Monica Vintage…
Every home cook has a few go-to recipes. You know, those recipes that come out perfectly every time, that never fail, and that you turn to in a pinch when you make plans with dinner guests at the last minute.
Well, for those days when you just don’t have the time or energy to pull together a smashing outfit from your separates, a fashionista should have…
After a week of heavy rains here in usually-sunny southern California, we’re all ready to see blue skies again. So it’s no surprise why my eye was drawn to today’s VPOD.
This vintage blouse by Vera displays the richest, most calming shade of blue and is just crying out for a pair of white shorts or jeans. It’s a reminder that Spring is on the way—right after…
