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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Eve Stillman Nightgown and Seven Hours of Sleep

I’m baaaack!

I know I seemed to drop of the planet for a few days. I left LA last Wednesday to attend a seminar near San Francisco. Then on Sunday morning I felt a cold coming on so I decided to take yesterday off as well. I seldom succumb to colds and I blame this one on my lack of sleep during the conference plus the exposure to 500+ strangers. But mostly on the lack of sleep.

As someone who went through a good portion of my life as a working mother who was totally sleep-deprived, happy to get to bed by 1 am and waking to an alarm set for 5:30 am, one of the greatest pleasures of my current solopreneur lifestyle is an almost complete independence from an alarm clock.

And while I’ve always intuitively known that more sleep is good for you, during this seminar I had the great pleasure of hearing a presentation by Daniel Amen, renowned brain imaging specialist and author of 28 books including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He made it crystal clear that one of the very best things you can do for your health, particularly your brain health, is to make sure you get at least seven hours of sleep a night.

How many?!

That’s right. For optimum brain health, which impacts every decision you make on a daily basis, you need at least seven and preferably eight hours of sleep a night.

And most American women fall far, FAR short of that.

This amount of sleep is so important that Dr. Amen even suggested that companies hiring employees should ask applicants how many hours they sleep a night and if they respond with less than seven then they should pass on that applicant. Why? Because employees who sleep less than seven hours a night make more mistakes on the job.

So tonight you may want to lower the lights, pour yourself a cup of herbal tea, slip into today’s VPOD, a dreamy vintage 1970s nightgown by Eve Stillman, and retire just a bit earlier than your norm.

It’s a sure-fire way to pamper the brain of a Vintage Crusader!

Available at Posh Vintage.

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Written on November 8, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Advice, Floral, lingerie, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds

Today’s selections include pieces by Curtis Jere, Drexel, Murano, and Fornasetti. Be sure to check out the beautiful antique Wedgwood mantel clock, the great mid-century screen and the fun shopping bag magazine rack.

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Vintage Ceiling Lamp (mfisch2010) | Antique Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons (auction-action2) | Vintage 1970s Italian Shopping Bag Magazine Rack (modmarket) | Vintage Mid-Century Teak Sofa (boat_h) | Vintage Mid-Century Brass Gazelles (buywell344) | Vintage Art Deco Wine Stopper and Coaster (kellolar) | Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Lamps (the_status_merchant) | Vintage Imhof Porcelain Clock (mr_lovalova58) | Vintage 1970s Ring a Date Calendar (stell_mortadella) | Vintage 1960s Drexel Coffee Table (themodernline) | Vintage Mid-Century Lattice Screen (themodernline) | Vintage Mid-Century Italian Chandelier (themuralistt) | Vintage Art Deco Pheasant bookends (yve2007) | Antique GIlt Wedgwood Mantel Clock (cotswoldclocks09) | Vintage C. Jere Wall Art (the_status_merchant) | Vintage Art Deco Edgar Brandt Paperweight (cayette-54) | Vintage 1950s Fornasetti Tray (ladycrickett2) | Vintage 1970s Cloisonne Napkin Ring Set (bigpelican) | Vintage Art Deco Porcelain Flower Frog Figurine (middlemanbrokers) | Vintage Art Nouveau Wiliam Suckling Brass Dinner Gong (ahjpapillion) | Vintage Mid-Century Bust of Buddha (mercury32) | Vintage Mid-Century Teak Bird (mariejil) | Vintage Bjorn Wiinblad Wall Plate (579online) | Vintage 1960s Wire Mesh Catchall Basket (hpwizards54) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without any direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers but Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network)

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Written on November 6, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in art deco, art nouveau, ebay, eBay Roundup - Home, fornasetti, mid-century, vintage, vintage furniture, vintage home, wedgwood

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

This week’s selections include pieces by Givenchy, Moschino, Estevez and Donald Brooks. Be sure to check out the amazing 1980s vintage Lanvin animal print coat and the fab Joseff of Hollywood necklace.

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Vintage 1980s Lanvin Coat (vintage2versace2011) | Vintage Hermes Bracelet (rhinestone-diva) | Vintage 1960s Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Coat (saturday_sisters) | Vintage 1970s Hand Knit Sweater (snyggla) | Vintage 1980s Harley Davidson Jacket (racktrafficvintage) | Vintage 1920s Chiffon Flapper Dress (mmmost) | Vintage Carved Bakelite Bracelet (urbantiques) | Vintage 1970s Reversible Blanket Coat (sistesroftheblackmoon) | Vintage Roberta di Camerino Handbag (arcananyc) | Vintage 1970s Striped Wool Coat (mcatasha) | Vintage Missoni Sweater (ivy-wall) | Vintage 1960s Juliana Necklace (blessedbe57) | Vintage 1950s Blazer (trendsettervintage) | Vintage Moschino Pashmina (s.malika) | Vintage 1960s Estevez Evening Gown (livewithanopenheart) | Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress Suit (redhousevintage) | Vintage 1960s Donald Brooks Dress (scout_la) | Vintage Joseff of Hollywood Necklace (1weststar) | Vintage Chanel Earrings (trifari.com) | Vintage 1970s Southwestern Maxi Dress (bustownmodern) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers but Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network)

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. These selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes.

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Written on November 4, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Chanel, Donald Brooks, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Estevez, Flapper, Givenchy, Hermes, Juliana, Lanvin, MIssoni, Moschino, Roberta di Camerino, Uncategorized, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry

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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 Louis Feraud, Whiting & Davis, Pierre Cardin and Thierry Mugler. Be sure to check out the vintage 1990s Gianni Versace evening gown (the same style worn by Princess Diana) and the fab coordinated set of Bakelite bangle bracelets.

Going, Going, GONE!

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(Auctions all end within the next 4 days.)

Vintage Louis Feraud Blazer (trendsettervintage) | Vintage Venetian Glass Bead Necklace (coutequecoute) | Vintage 1970s Fringe Maxi Dress (thrifted) | Vintage 1950s Hawaiian Dress (wang.dang.doodle) | Vintage Coro Glass Necklace (vtg_treasure_hunters) | Vintage 1960s Vera Dress (radiant_dawn_boutique) | Vintage 1990s Gianna Versace Evening Gown (factorygirlshop) | Vintage 1974 Hermes Scarf (antiquarianne) | Vintage Pucci Velvet Maxi Skirt (edropoff) | Vintage 1950s Velvet Bolero with Fur (pamh23) | Vintage 1950s Lace Cocktail Dress (mousevoxvintage) | Vintage 1970s Leslie Luck Blazer (surfcityvintage) | Vintage 1970s Pierre Cardin Coat (bustownmodern) | Vintage Whiting & Davis Mech Collar Necklace (windawose) | Vintage 1960s Geoffrey Beene Wool Dress (clothesbin2011) | Vintage Set Bakelite Bracelets (spilot) | Vintage Thierry Mugler Suit (stylerrr1) | Vintage 1970s Fur Cape (newyorkarchive) | Vintage Rafael Cabochon Pendant Necklace (costumequeen3) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Jacket (mousevoxvintage) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Bib Necklace (marym832) | Vintage 1950s Alper Schwartz Peplum Dress (labellevintage_inc) | vintage 1980s Christan Dior Blazer (thriftwares) | Vintage 1940s Mohair Wool Coat (mynoble) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Written on November 1, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bakelite, Christian Dior, coro, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Geoffrey Beene, Hattie Carnegie, Hermes, Louis Feraud, Pierre Cardin, Pucci, Thierry Mugler, Vera, Versace, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, vintage shopping, Whiting and Davis

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Suede Skirt and Being On the Fringe

When we talk about someone who’s “on the fringe,” we’re referring to someone far out there near the very edge, on the periphery. Maybe they’re on the fringe of a personal breakthrough, on the fringe of stardom, on the fringe of madness, or on the fringe of a world-changing idea or scientific discovery.

But being on the fringe can be a very lonely, scary and uncomfortable place. By definition, “fringe” ideas—in science, art, fashion, education, politics, or anything else—have yet to be accepted by the masses.

And have you noticed that the good folks with the most innovative ideas, the inventors delivering technological disruptions that completely change our lives and the people that we like to call geniuses, all tend to live closer to the fringe than to 123 Main Street?

That’s why I like to pay attention to people on the fringe and what they’re talking about. Their wacky, crazy ideas often described as “out there” might seem to have no place in our current world but are often the very ideas that we all end up embracing years down the road.

It’s their ideas that often end up changing art. Or changing fashion. Or changing our lives.

And this season, loads of fashionistas have their attention on the fringe, too—but specifically the kind of fringe that you’ll find on today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1970s suede skirt is perfect for the ’70s revival vibe we’re seeing this fall.

And it’s a fab little fringe-y find for a Vintage Crusader!

Available at Time’s Up Vintage.

Written on October 31, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, fringe, Separates, Skirts, Suede, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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