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VPOD: Polka Dot Power for Storage Boxes and a Vintage 1960s Polka Dot Dress


vintage 1960s polka dot geometric print dress

chic recycled and decorated cardboard storage boxes

I’m not the biggest fan of polka dots in fashion. For me personally, I tend to find them a bit, well, polka-dotty! And the older you get the harder it becomes to pull off this whimsical print.

But don’tcha just love a challenge?

Me, too!

So with a wee bit of internet surfing, I discovered today’s VPOD. This lovely summer dress mixes dotted swiss with a bold geometric…

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VPOD: Exclamation Points, Joy and A Punctuated Vintage Dress


vintage 1950s exclamation point dress

vintage 1950s exclamation point dress 2

When it comes to punctuation marks, exclamation points are definitely my favorite.

I mean, commas and periods don’t strike me as particularly special. They’re just utilitarian and necessary.

Semi-colons and colons often leave me befuddled.

And while I do deliberately use a lot of question marks (which definitely come in a strong second), I still hope that when the tally is taken upon my final breath that I…

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VPOD: A Clean Slate and A Simple Vintage Dress


Personal Project Resolution by Jessica Patterson

vintage khaki dress

One of the great pleasures of the New Year for me is cracking open a fresh journal and flipping through the blank pages while imagining the stories, adventures, and yes, even the potential trials and tribulations, that I’ll be committing to ink in the days ahead.

Before our digital age, the watch keeper on ships would keep a slate tablet near the helm on which he…

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds


This week’s selections include pieces by Pierre Cardin, Chanel, Christian Dior, Missoni and Geoffrey Beene. Be sure to check out the highly collectible pieces including a Nixon Paper Campaign Dress, a 1969 Royal London Lunch Pail Handbag and a rare 1920s Whiting & Davis Mesh Handbag once owned by Mr. Whiting’s second wife.

vintage eloise curtis for david spyne metallic dressvintage 1950s mink trim coatvintage vendome fishnet bead necklacevintage 1960s sequin fringe romper

vintage 1980s dior sheared mink swing coatvintage 1922 whiting & davis mesh purse with provenancevintage pauline trigere branches print dressvintage 1969 royal london metal lunch pail purse

vintage nixon campaign paper dressvintage cashmere and fox coatvintage 1980s leather bootsvintage geoffrey beene dress

vintage juliana braceletvintage missoni metallic floral palazzo pantsvintage 1990 chanel belt bagvintage 1960s mr john wool hat with box

vintage christian dior cashmere wool coatvintage 1940s kitten print blousevintage juliana owl necklacevintage 1930s silk floral dress

vintage 1950s mad men dressvintage 1960s fur trim coatvintage 1967 pierre cardin tweed and patent leather dressvintage 1960s german modernist bracelet

vintage 1980s cape trench coatvintage givenchy crystal necklacevintage leather fringed capevintage 1950s silk chiffon illusion dress

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Vintage 1960s…

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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 five days including pieces by DVF, Paganne, Chanel and Lanvin. Be sure to check out the gorgeous 1920s dress, the mod 1960s Roger Vivier pumps and the hip 1960s enamel bracelet.

vintage 1970s dvf dressvintage chanel crystal and pearl necklacevintage 1920s flapper velvet lame dressvintage 1980s lynx fur vest

vintage roger vivier patent leather pumpsvintage 1950s claudia young black lace cocktail dressvintage lanvin modernist lucite necklacevintage gucci sweater1

vintage roberta di camerino silk scarfvintage saks magid evening clutchvintage 1980s fringe leather skirtvintage 1930s ermine capelet

vintage vera tote bagvintage paganne maxi dressvintage 1960s metallic glitter evening bagvintage chanel silk scarf with box

vintage 1960s lilli ann fox capevintage 1960s scholz & lammel enamel braceletvintage 1950s metallic dress and jacketvintage pucci velvet skirt

vintage pierre balmain jewelry walletvintage mink and leather bomber jacketvintage paganne maxi dress b&wvintage juliana rhinestone necklace

Going, Going, GONE!

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