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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds

Today’s selections include pieces by Edward Wormley, Heningsen, Hermes and Gucci. Be sure to check out the 1930s Trippensee planetarium model and the unique vintage optometrist eye chart.

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Vintage 1950s Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman (themodernline) | Vintage Optometrist Eye Chart (bjorna2001) | Vintage c. 1893 Americus Oil Lamps (bargainblasters) | Antique 1800s Bronze Buddha (estateauctionsinc) | Vintage Rosenthal Fornasetti Plate (11a12a) | Vintage Mid-Century Travertine Side Table (boat_h) | Vintage Painted Wooden Sign (abee2) | Vintage 1950s Pair Brass and Metal Lamps (yve2007) | Vintage 1960s Allied Collapsible Laundry Basket (myvintagegoodies11) | Vintage 1930s Trippensee Planetarium (2007wiemer) | Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Restored Buffet (mad4milo) | Vintage 1950s Frederick Weinberg Sculpture (moderndaze) | Vintage 1960s Folding Chairs (orionsobjects) | Vintage 1960s Henningsen Pendant Lamp (gouda00717) | Vintage Hermes Dish (tothcut) | Vintage 1950s Hornsea Pottery Set (the-retroselect-website) | Vintage 1930s Cocktail Shaker Martini Set (grapefruitmoongallery) | Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chair (parlaydesign) | Vintage Danish Modern Bar Cabinet (french-and-english-antiques) | Vintage Mid-Century Ceramic Seahorse Plaque (charldeal) | Vintage Art Deco Bakelite and Wood Bookends (sita587) | Vintage 1990s Cartier Limoges China Set (mjhltd) | Vintage Machine Age Brass Articulating Lamp (industrialarts) | Vintage 1970s Gucci Placemat and Napkin Set (danleo119) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network)

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Written on October 9, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in art deco, cartier, danish modern, eBay Roundup - Home, edward wormley, Frank Starr, Gucci, Hermes, Home, limoges, mid-century, rosenthal, vintage, vintage furniture, vintage home

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VPOD: Vintage 18k Peretti Apple Pin and an Ode to Steve Jobs

“Brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world and talented enough to do it.” – President Obama’s sentiments on the passing of Steve Jobs

I’m typing this post on my iMac and will be forever grateful to Steve Jobs for the technology he’s brought into my world.

Not just because it works like a charm and has freed me from the headaches and frustrations I felt as a solopreneur struggling with PC crashes and malfunctions, but because it looks good sitting on my desk.

That might seem like a little thing but I love great style, in any form.

And Steve Jobs brought great style to technology.

A certain “fashion flair” as noted by Scott McNealy, co-found and chief executive of Sun Microsystems.

For us Mac fanatics who also happen to be fashionistas, he created accessories we covet and love every bit as much as our designer handbags. Gals may have lined up outside Target for Missoni’s new line, but Steve Jobs had even more fans lining up outside Apple stores every time the latest generation of iPods, iPhones, iMacs or iPads came along.

As pointed out by Jessica Guynn in her LA Times article, there are several tenets being taught at Apple University that Jobs believed were critical to the innovation and success achieved by Apple.

These tenets include accountability, attention to detail, perfectionism, simplicity and secrecy.

And these components just happen to be the things that contribute to making any fashion label great, too. Heck, they’re not such bad things to have working for you in your own life!

Today’s VPOD features an 18k apple pin by Elsa Peretti that demonstrates just how beautiful simplicity and attention to detail can be.

And it’s a lovely little apple for a Vintage Crusader.

Available at Peter Suchy Jewelers.

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Written on October 8, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Pins, vintage, Vintage Jewelry

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Lovin’ It: Mixing Old and New

I just love the eclectic look of mixing old and new in home decor and I’m just lovin’ McGuire Furniture’s new Jackson Square collection. (And no, they’re not paying me to say this!)

I received their catalog in the mail yesterday and drooled over their new furniture pieces as well as the gorgeous presentation, photography and styling.

One lovely touch that struck my fancy was the vintage rug that was used in the photo here. The brand new McGuire Marview Lounge Chair is perfectly accessorized with this rad-and-ratty ol’ rug which was embraced for its all its flaws and eccentricities rather than abandoned.

And that’s the decorating spirit of a true Vintage Crusader.

More info and pics from the catalog at McGuire Furniture.

Written on October 8, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Home, Rugs, vintage

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

This week’s selections include pieces by Hermes, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy, and Chanel. Be sure to check out the gorgeous silk embroidered 1950s Estelle Parker cardigan sweater and the magnificent red chiffon 1950s evening gown.

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Vintage 1950s Chiffon Evening Gown (redhousevintage) | Vintage Juliana Necklace (urbantiques) | Vintage Mongolian Lamb Vest (pamh23) | Vintage Donald Brooks Satin Dress (cdlc5280) | Vintage 1940s Dress (annie*boomer) | Vintage 1960s Morton Myles Tunic Dress (nadiasj5) | Vintage 1960s Christian Dior Necklace (space.dwe) | Vintage 1950s Estelle Parker Embroidered Sweater (bbopbaby) | Vintage Valentino Garavani Clutch (nina_furfur_japan) | Vintage 1970s Maxi Gown (kukuvintage) | Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann Coat (jett7467) | Vintage 1950s Ellen Kaye Party Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1980s Dress (morze) | Vintage 1980s Southwestern Weekender (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1980s Chanel Pendant Necklace (hel253) | Vintage 1970s Snakeskin Blazer (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1960s Cashmere and Fox Coat (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Bonnie Cashin Leather Coat (vintage317) | Vintage Oscar de la Renta Maxi Dress (anyo14) | Vintage Givenchy Collar Necklace (vintageandmoderntreasures) | Vintage Enid Collins Purse (jessieandsam540) | Vintage 1980s Ungaro Jersey Dress (marilyn-in-monroe) | Vintage Larry Vrba Necklace (plasticplanet) | Vintage 1950s Ile-de-France Hermes Scarf (estherparis)| (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 6, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bonnie Cashin, Chanel, Christian Dior, Donald Brooks, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, enid collins, Givenchy, Hermes, Juliana, Lilli Ann, Oscar de la Renta, Ungaro, Valentino, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry

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VPOD: Vintage Belts and The X Factor

Simon Cowell’s singing competition, The X Factor, may be posting disappointing ratings but it is certainly serving up some amazing talent with some amazing backstories.

Plus I love the concept of The X Factor, the special “it” quality in someone that is undefinable in words but unmistakable when you witness it in person.

And I believe there’s an X Factor that comes into play in style, too.

It’s the unexpected, delightful, surprising element that you add to your outfit that is an injection of YOU.

It’s being inspired by a look in a magazine and adding just enough of your own twist that you’re the creator of something new and not a mere copycat.

Maybe it’s a rad pair of tights or wearing your favorite necklace as a belt. Maybe it’s taking that purse you’re bored with and studding it up as a rainy Saturday afternoon craft project. Maybe it’s pairing a bold neon tee under the suit that everyone else is showing with a ruffled secretary blouse. Or thinking outside the box and using a fabulous pair of rhinestone earrings as cufflinks.

The possibilities are endless but they often require being a bit bolder and braver than you might be comfortable being.

I visited a talent manager friend the other day and watched as she coached one of her clients for an audition for a lead role on a new television series.

Her advice to this lovely young actress?

“Play it big! Make that casting director ask you to bring it down and play it smaller. I’ve never had someone book a job if they were asked to try it again with more energy or more excitement or more anger.”

Why?

Because no one likes boring.

And if you feel your wardrobe is boring, then you can play it bigger by adding more X Factor. And one of the best ways to do this is with unique, quirky, or just plain fabulous vintage accessories.

For instance, today’s VPOD features a sample of four great vintage belts that could easily add some pizzazz to old favorites: a colorful braided number by YSl, a Vera classic-with-a-twist navy leather, an unusual Renoir metal version and an always fabulous Gucci.

They’re all fine X Factor choices for a Vintage Crusader.

Available at Pamcoco, Dahlila Found, EraExpressions, Fabulous Mess Vintage.

Written on October 5, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Accessories, Belts, Gucci, Vera, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

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