Category Archives: metallic

VPOD: Vintage 1960s Mod Gold Glitter Go-Go Boots


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Well, it’s that time of year again. The time when Oprah announces her Favorite Things. And since this is her farewell season and her last Favorite Things show ever, she decided to do two shows with two audiences and gifted some very excited women with a whole lot of goodies.

And while I’m sure I’d let out a whoop and holler for the iPad, the Le Creuset cookware, the diamond earrings or the 2012 Volkswagen beetle, I sure wouldn’t be screaming over the sequin Uggs.

I’ve never been a fan. In fact, I’m one of the few women in LA who doesn’t own at least one pair. And if I’m going to glitter up my footwear, then I’d much prefer something more along the lines of today’s VPOD.

These vintage deadstock 1960s boots have metallic gold glitter circles that give them an authentic mod vibe.

They’re quite a go-go girl find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Retro Threadz.

Written on November 23, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, boots, gold, metallic, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing
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VPOD: Vintage Metallic Golden Girl Dress


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vintage metallic dress

I watched Betty White on The Tonight Show a few days ago and marveled once again at her tremendous energy and positive outlook. This former Golden Girl is currently appearing as a series regular in TV Land’s new comedy Hot in Cleveland and is a recurring guest star on NBC’s Community. She also debuted a T-shirt line this summer and works tirelessly for animal rights and animal welfare. All this at the ripe ol’ age of 88!

And since I know that putting on the right dress can be oh-so-inspiring, I couldn’t resist today’s VPOD. This vintage beauty can make anyone feel like a Golden Girl—and hopefully help you channel enough of that Golden Girl energy so you can tackle just one more item on that loooong to-do list.

A shimmering modern metallic (one of six top color trends for Fall according to Refinery29), this dress boasts a longer length and can easily switch from day to evening with a little styling magic.

What a glowing find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Vera Vague.

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Written on August 6, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in Dresses, gold, metallic, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage dress
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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Halston Metallic Leather Sandals


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Just because I don’t carry vintage shoes in my online boutique doesn’t mean I’m averse to wearing them.  Oh no, no, no! On the contrary, I have plenty of vintage heels and even a few flats kicking around in my shoe drawers. (Yes, you read that right, I store my shoes in drawers.)

And I tend to mix and match. If I’m wearing a modern dress I’ll wear vintage shoes, and if I’m wearing a primarily vintage outfit, I’ll choose a more modern pair of shoes to balance things out.

But if you feel a bit shy about putting your toes where others have gone before, then check out what Quinn Asteak has to say on the subject in this vintage episode of Girls Gone Styled:

See, there’s absolutely nothing to be afraid of! And if you make friends with a great cobbler, he or she will be able to work magic on your vintage shoe finds by polishing, stretching, and tightening to perfection.

Today’s VPOD features a fantabulous pair of vintage 1970s metallic heels by Halston to get you drooling. They glimmer with style and are done in a neutral shade that’s not too glitzy for day but certainly appropriate for evening.

And that makes them a double-duty find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Catbooks1940s.

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Written on July 13, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Halston, metallic, Shoes, vintage, Vintage Shoes
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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds


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 always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers with any questions.

This week’s finds include an amazing 1950s Lanvin evening gown, a super-rare Whiting & David Marion Davies mesh enamel bag, and a hip grey leather jacket. Enjoy (and watch for another weekly edition featuring handbags and costume jewelry coming soon!)

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vintage 1940s embroidered jacketvintage swatch umbrellavintage 1980s grey leather jacketvintage 1960s lilly pulitzer dress

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vintage 1960s estevez print dressvintage whiting and davis marion davies enamel mesh bagvintage 1980s leonard cocktail dressvintage 1980s yvl yves saint laurent bamboo necklace

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Vintage 1950s Lanvin Evening Gown (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1960s Silver Lame Opera Coat (last_century_glamour) | Vintage 1960s Coffee Bean Print Dress (timesupshop) | Vintage Whiting and Davis Snake Cuff Bracelet (jaza33) | Vintage 1940s Embroidered Blazer (wilmabean1) | Vintage Swatch Umbrella (want2auctionit) | Vintage 1980s Leather Jacket (cotton-love) | Vintage 1960s Lilly Pulitzer Dress (redsocksvintage) | Trio of Vintage Bakelite Bracelets (mahdiooch) | Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Leather Trench Coat (indiecultvintage) | Vintage Courreges Scarf (shelley-kins) | Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Evening Gown (jask48) | Vintage 1960s Estevez Dress (oldohio) | Vintage Whiting and Davis Marion Davies Mesh Bag (muffymammamail) | Vintage 1980s Leonard Cocktail Dress (ferryvintage) | Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Bambo Necklace (plasticplanet) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is, however, a member of the eBay Partner Network).

Written on March 15, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Accessories, Bakelite, Blazer, Bracelets, Christian Dior, Coats, Cocktail Dresses, costume jewelry, Courreges, cuff bracelet, Designer, Dresses, ebay, Emma Domb, Evening Gowns, fashion, Handbags, Jackets, jewelry, Lanvin, Leather, Leonard, Lilly Pulitzer, mad men, mesh bag, metallic, Necklaces, pink, prints, Purses, red carpet, Scarves, Separates, strapless, style, vintage, vintage clothing, vintage dress, Vintage Jewelry, Whiting and Davis, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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VPOD: Vintage Gold Magic – Yves Saint Laurent Blazer



Question: Who is the highest earning dead celebrity?

Go on, take a guess. Michael Jackson? Nope. Elvis Presley? Nope. Marilyn Monroe. Nope.

The answer? (Drumroll please…)

Mr. Yves Saint Laurent. This is according to Forbes list of the highest earning dead celebrities released yesterday. Since his death from brain cancer in 2008, Yves Saint Laurent has earned over $350 million, beating the #2 duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein who posthumously earned only $235 million.

Now buying vintage Yves Saint Laurent won’t help keep this fashion master at the top of this prestigious list, but it will do a whole lot to elevate the standing of your own wardrobe. Just take a look at today’s VPOD.

This matte gold blazer is from the 1990s and features YSL’s ability to turn menswear into devastatingly sexy looks for women. Hang it up in your closet and you’ll find all sorts of items magnetically drawn to it: black trousers, skinny pencil skirts, leggings, and dresses.

It’s a bit of metallic YSL magic for a vintage fashionsta!

Available from Rare Vintage on 1stdibs.

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Written on October 29, 2009 by Mary Kincaid in Blazer, Designer, fashion, metallic, Separates, vintage, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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