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April 5, 2010 by
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It’s said that “April showers bring May flowers” but if you can’t wait that long then grab one of today’s VPODs. These colorful vintage flower pins don’t require planting, watering, weeding or cutting. And they won’t drop their petals and wilt in a few days. No, these beauties can add a whimsical touch to your wardrobe all summer long.
Here’s just a few ideas for how…
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Not every vintage fashionista has the time to page through thousands of eBay listings. But now you don’t have to!
Instead, just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Top Vintage Clothing Finds.
An eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, these are pieces that have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature.
As…
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Rayon, sometimes called “artificial silk,” was commercially produced for the first time in Europe in 1905. And at first glance there’s nothing artificial about it. Unlike other man-made fibers like nylon and polyester, rayon is made from wood pulp, not petroleum. That’s a good thing, right?
Well, unfortunately, to turn wood pulp, a natural, inexpensive and renewable resource, into rayon fiber, it needs to be treated,…
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