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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 Lilli Ann, Courreges, Fendi and Hattie Carnegie. Be sure to check out the stunning deadstock Zandra Rhodes beaded dress and the cool vintage 1940s leather jacket.

Going, Going, GONE!

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(Auctions all end within the next 4 days.)

Vintage 1960s Courreges Suit (vintage2versace2011) | Vintage YSL Ruffle Skirt (silverfreak) | Vintage Matsumoto Trifair Necklace (ceciles_consignment) | Vintage 1940s Leather Coat (mokoko) | Vintage Sequin Zebra Dress (gramercypark84) | Vintage 1960s Mink Trim Coat (americanarchive) | Vintage 1970s Tooled Handbag (indiecultvintage) | Vintage 1960s Knit Coat (hicutiegirls) | Vintage 1950s Dorothy O’Hara Fishtail Cocktail Dress (platinumblondelovechild) | Vintage 1960s Tapestry Coat (mynoble) | Vintage 1970s Silk Dress (chilipeppervintagefashions) | Vintage 1960s Jeweled Wool Dress (luciam8) | Vintage Deadstock Zandra Rhodes Dress (ivy-wall) | Vintage 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Tote (aequus11) | Vintage Courreges Sweater (bargainsglorious) | Vintage Lea Stein Rooster Pin (sylrene1) | VIntage Deutz Tooled Gilt Handbag (finn1227) | Vintage 1960s Faux Leopard Coat (thriftwares) | Vintage Fendi Wallet (evansmissy) | Vintage 1980s Tweed Blazer (racktrafficvintage) | Vintage Pendleton Southwestern Sweater Jacket (drcougs) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Necklace (mindilyn) | Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann Reversible Cape (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1940s Lilli Ann Suit (chans) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. 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 October 18, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Courreges, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Fendi, Hattie Carnegie, Lilli Ann, pendleton, Trifari, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, vintage shopping, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent, Zandra Rhodes

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

This week’s selections include pieces by Fendi, Dior, Kamali, Halston and Lanvin plus four BONUS picks. Be sure to check out the oh-so-rare Fortuny Delphos evening gown and the oh-so-hip 1970s Halston fedora.

GET READY, GET SET, BID!!!

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Vintage Fendi Satin and Lucite Handbag (amazed_and_amuzed) | Vintage Lilli Ann Swing Coat (meat-market) | Vitage 1970s Lanvin Silk Maxi Dress (jankyvillage) | Vintage 1950s LBD (platinumblondelovechild) | Vintage 1960s Abe Schrader Dress (theladywearspink) | Vintage 1980s Christin Dior Necklace (tdvintagecompany) | Vintage 1980s Norma Kamali Blazer (blacklightantiques2010) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Earrings (blacklightantiques2010) | Vintage 1970s Halston Fedora (modeandcookies) | Vintage Fortuny Evening Gown (jafiii) | Vintage 1940s Dress Coat (thriftwares) | Edwardian Hooded Flannel Cape (mmmost) | Vintage 1930s Beaded Chiffon Dress (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Hobe Mink and Pearl Parure (karolyn1954) | Vintage 1970s Embroidered Poncho (ralphharrisvintage) | Vintage 1970s Robert Larin Necklace (finerthings101) | Vintage 1980s Southwest Weekender (indiecultvintage) | Vintage Faux Fur Cape (morze) | Vintage Fendi Bucket Bag (luxury.overload) | Vintage Guy Laroche Dress and Shawl (frankieboy29) | Vintage 1970s Tribal Knit Dress (crushvintagestore) | Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace (space.dwe) | Vintage 1950s Trigere Mohair Cape (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1960s Charles Jourdan Mod Pumps (vintagedevotion) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Mermaid Brooch (jewelcollect01) | Vintage Tapestry and Fox Coat (thrifted) | Vintage 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Crab Fur Clips and Earrings (livintage2) | Vintage 1950s Traina Norell Dress and Coat (jankyvillage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. 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 October 14, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Charles Jourdan, Christian Dior, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Fendi, fortuny, Guy Laroche, Halston, Hattie Carnegie, hobe, Kamali, Kenneth Jay Lane, Lanvin, Lilli Ann, Trigere, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage shopping

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VPOD: Vintage 1950s Don Loper Suit and The Vintage Fashion Expo

I’m like a kid at Christmas this time of year. Not because I’m happy about the crazy early-bird retailers who are already hauling out the wrapping paper and ornaments and other holiday goodies, but because I wait with the same eager expectation for The Vintage Fashion Expo that I once waited for Santa.

Certainly the opportunity to traipse through the huge venue and ogle the goods of 85 of the finest vintage dealers in the country for TWO whole days is at least as exiting as anything Santa could put in a box and stick under my tree.

And oh, the clothes! I could go on and on about the fantabulous vintage clothes. And the equally fantastic vintage accessories.

And the people!

Because you never know you’ll bump into at the show.

A certain Oscar-winning fashion designer came by my booth last year. And a certain celebrity interior designer who’s graced almost every major decor magazine in the last year. I’ve bumped into TV and movie actresses–literally!–as well as an assistant for a very successful LA-based fashion designer who was snatching up inspiration pieces for a future line.

If you do plan to attend the show, especially if it’s your first time, be sure to check out my Ten Tips for Shopping the Vintage Fashion Expo. And while I won’t be selling any vintage wares there myself this year, I will be hanging out in the lobby to meet Zuburbia readers and promote this blog so be sure to stop by and say hi.

To whet your appetite, today’s VPOD features a fabulous 1950s Don Loper suit offered by an Expo dealer who also offers her goods at an online boutique. If you can’t make the show, you can find a list of all the exhibitor and any of their online links here.

Yes, without the doubt, The Vintage Fashion Expo is a must-see for any Vintage Crusader!

More details on the Expo here. | Suit available at Tresor de Vintage.

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Written on October 13, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Don Loper, Suits, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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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 Goldworm, Hanae Mori, Christian Dior and Bonnie Cashin. Be sure to check out the stunning 1920s cut velvet and chiffon evening dress and the Victorian jeweled compact purse.

Going, Going, GONE!

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(Auctions all end within the next 4 days.)

Vintage Pucci Blouse Jacket (maybe_so) | Victorian Jeweled Compact Purse (germain7777) | Vintage 1920s Cut Velvet and Chiffon Evening Dress (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Juliana Bracelet (the_wizard_of_oddz) | Vintage 1960s Goldworm Dress (shopatmoxie) | Vintage Silk Rhinestone and Mink Wedding Dress (redhousevintage) | Vintage Jelly Belly Parrots Pin (estate.jewelry.auctions) | Vintage 1990s North Beach Leather Jacket (baubles_1) | Vintage Hippie Handbag (feltfedora) | Vintage 1980s Printed Fur Jacket (bustownmodern) | Vintage Bonnie Cashin Cape Coat (travellingbubble) | Vintage Trifari Bracelet (urbantiques) | Victorian Soutache Coat (heartnsoul1) | Vintage 1960s Crocodile Handbag (anjadvg44) | Vintage 1970s Trench Coat (pamh23) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Skirt (luxury.garage.sale) | Vintage Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr Evening Coat (redhousevintage) | Vintage Christian Dior Dress (codsacandreo) | Vintage Estee Lauder Modernist Necklace (quin1234limes) | Vintage Hanae Mori Silk Scarf (vicmics) | Vintage Judith Leiber Clutch (handlher) | Vintage Paganne Velvet Maxi Skirt (greensquish) | Vintage Jacob Bengel Necklace (pritistar75) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Rhinestone Blazer (american*vintage*co) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. 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 October 11, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bonnie Cashin, Chistian Dior, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Goldworm, hanae mori, Jakob Bengel, Judith Leiber, Juliana, North Beach Leather, Paganne, Pucci, Trifari, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Metallic Silk Ensemble and the Changing Seasons

Fall has always been my favorite season of the year.

The scent of burning leaves. The explosion of color. The crisp chill in the air. Cider. Pumpkins. Halloween.

Nature uses fall to prepare for winter and we do, too.

While we might not hibernate as deeply as the bears, we certainly tend to be less active and spend more time indoors when the weather’s inclement outside.

And just as animals will shore up their nests or dens with additional leaves for insulation, we’ll add extra blankets to our beds or snuggle under down duvets.

Heck, a few of us humans have been known to do an annual migration south just like many birds do!

And, of course, one other rite of passage in the Fall, since we can’t grow thicker fur coats like our animal friends, is to pack up our bikinis and halter dresses and pull out our cashmere and wool from storage.

Which makes Fall a perfect time to do a little wardrobe purging.

But when it comes to assessing what gets to stay and what has to go, I know a lot of women who struggle. So here are three tips that I find helpful:

1. If an item has sentimental value and that’s the ONLY reason you’re hanging on to it, take a picture of it. Often a lovely picture of the item is enough to satisfy your need to “keep it” while allowing you to pass it on and make room for something new and better to arrive in your life.

2. If you’re unsure if you want to keep certain items, place them in a box, tape it shut and mark the month and year. If you haven’t gone looking for the pieces during the next year, drop the entire box off at your favorite charity. (No peeking inside again!)

3. Picture someone else enjoying the item you’ll give away. Remember, someone somewhere is longing for everything you have just as someone somewhere has everything you’re wishing for.

Afterwards, if you discover some new found space in your closet, you may want to fill it with today’s VPOD.

This metallic silk ensemble from the 1970s screams Fall in a muted color palette that is simply gorgeous.

It’s a fine way to celebrate the changing seasons for a Vintage Crusader!

Available at Katy Kane Vintage & Couture Clothing.

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Written on October 10, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Ensembles, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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