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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 Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Norma Kamali, and Missoni. Be sure to check out the amazing Tiffany miniature pin, the fab kilim weekender bag and the velvet duster.

Going, Going, GONE!

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(Auctions all end within the next 5 days.)

Vintage 1890s Tiffany 18k Diamond Pin (hessfineauctions) | Vintage 1980s Leopard Dress (racktrafficvintage) | Vintage Norma Kamali Jacket (elliemay61) | Vintage 1970s Kilim Weekender Bag (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1970s Josef Mexican Caftan (brooke827) | Vintage Eisenberg Butterfly Necklace (pjksphr1) | Vintage Mr. Blackwell Beaded Cocktail Dress (aabasketcase) | Vintage Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rogers Nightgown (auntiejennifer) | Vintage Pucci Top (sstsst) | Vintage Missoni Skirt and Jacket (alea7899) | Vintage Pauline Rader Cabochon Bangle Bracelet (mohican240) | Vintage 1950s Sweetheart Party Dress (coco*crazy) | Vintage Double D Ranchwear Velvet Duster (sunny_days_again) | Vintage 1980s Cougar Top (pamplemoussevintage) | Vintage 1980s Lacroix Skirt and Shawl (silverfreak) | Vintage Patricia Smith Flapper Handbag (beersteersqueers) | Vintage Chistian Lacroix Pea Coat (claireinc*) | Vintage 1960s Blouse and Skirt (elvisreallyrocks) | Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Clover Necklace (antiquesplaza) | Vintage Best & Co Fifth Ave Camel Coat (mia-mutyi) | Vintage Hobe Art Deco Repousse Crystal Necklace (the_blue_willow_tree) | Vintage 1960s Misty Harbor Jacket (mojogurl) | Vintage 1960s Oscar de la Renta Necklace (pamplemoussevintage) | Vintage 1960s Paganne Dress (annie*boomer) | (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 August 16, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in ebay, hobe, Kamali, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacroix, MIssoni, Oscar de la Renta, Paganne, Patricia Smith, pauline radar, Pucci, Tiffany, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1960s Sequin Dress and Dressing The Help

It was so nice to see a movie of substance like The Help hold it’s own against the CGI-laden Rise of the Planet of the Apes this weekend. The film has grossed over $35.3 million since Wednesday night’s opening and demonstrates the power of the female pocketbook since 74% of its ticket buyers were women.

And while I’m sure the majority of women seeing the film had already read the book and loved the powerful story bearing witness to the complicated personal relationships between women and their maids in the early-1960s South, it didn’t hurt that the film delivered over two hours of drool-worthy vintage fashion, too!

I have yet to see the film but I’m eager to witness the work of Sharen Davis, the Oscar-nominated costume designer for Dreamgirls and Ray. Her job was to capture the small-town innocence of rural Mississippi and that was no easy task.

To fashion the look of the film she built 50 costumes and sourced the rest from vintage stores and costume rental shops, plus the LA Times reports that she spent $15k just on period accessories like handbags, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses and hats.

Her style inspiration?

It wasn’t Vogue magazine, which she claims was “too fashionable for everyday people.” Instead she admits that she turned to Sears, JC Penney and Montgomery Ward catalogs of the early 1960s.

And if you love the color palette of the film, which Sharen has described as “Easter egg” and “lollipop,” then turn to today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1960s sequin-covered wiggle dress in sherbet silk chiffon is an extra-sweet find for a Vintage Crusader!

Available at Mill Crest Vintage.

Image Credit: The Help Official Movie Site

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Written on August 15, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, Dresses, Films, movies, sequins, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds

Today’s selections include pieces by C. Jere, Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto. Be sure to check out the mod umbrella stand and the fab mid-century bar cart.

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Vintage Signed C. Jere Enamel Owl (assorted_novelties) | Vintage Danish Modern Teak Cabinet (simplymod-auctions) | Vintage 1950s Louis Kalff for Philips Desk Lamp (radioloco100) | Vintage Royal Copenhagen Art Pottery Moon Bird Vase (janis) | Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Armchair (stiefelkombinat-berlin) | Vintage Hermes Ashtray Dish (fuzeric) Vintage Mid-Century Bed (bakcad) | Vintage Antique Ludwig Wessel Art Vase (rareandfair) | Vintage Mid-Century Coffee Pot Urn (beakster1715) | Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs (momoderne) | Vintage Danish Modern Drink Bar Cart (momoderne) | Vintage 1930s Table Clock (auction-highlights) | Vintage Mid-Century Lucite Stool (elleness) | Vintage 1960s Wall Clock (modspell) | Vintage Alvar Aalto 406 Armchair (rdpolito) | Vintage 1970s Gucci Limoges Tea Set (balletmau) | Vintage 1930s Art Deco Machine Age Clock (grapefruitmoongallery) | Vintage 1970s Umbrella Stand (monsieur_kurtis) | Vintage 1930s Czech Art Glass Vase (grapefruitmoongallery) | Vintage 1930s Bakelite Fork and Spoon (deff59) | (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 August 13, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in ebay, eBay Roundup - Home, Home

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Poncho and the Danger of One Size Fits All

About every 10 years or so, fashion seems to recycle the ideas of the past and that means you can expect to see a slew of capes, ponchos, and cloaks on city streets this Fall.

The good news is that there are plenty of vintage versions of this trend available for waaaaay less than you’ll pay for similar styles in department stores.

The bad news is that many of these styles — both new and vintage — are labeled with the dangerous warning “One Size Fits Most” or “One Size Fits All.”

Oh, really?

For instance, at a towering five feet tall, any of the long designer capes I saw on the runways would leave a train trailing behind me on the floor.

But a long-bodied beauty might have the opposite problem.

A cape could end up looking more like a poncho and throw her proportions completely out of whack.

So you can see how dangerous it is to assume that a label proclaiming “One Size Fits All” will actually fit YOU!

So if you’re shopping at a store, you have no excuse not to slip into that cape or poncho and see immediately if it’s flattering to your body type.

But it’s a little tougher if you’re shopping online.

That’s why it’s wise to ask the dealer to at least provide you with the length of the cape or poncho so you know for certain if it will hit at your waist or your knees or your ankles.

And here’s one you may like.

Today’s VPOD features a classic 1970s poncho that is faithful to the poncho’s origin among the indigenous tribes of Central and South America. Plus I love that it’s made of natural woven linen and not the much more common acrylic.

It’s an affordable, smart and stylish find for Fall’s Vintage Crusader!

Available at Pickled Vintage.

Written on August 13, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, poncho, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

A weekly roundup of interesting eBay Vintage Clothing Finds selected by Mary Kincaid, editor of the Zuburbia Vintage Clothing Blog. Today’s selections include pieces by Lanvin, Gucci, Adele Simpson and Vendome. Be sure to check out the lovely Hattie Carnegie evening gown and the rare antique 14k gold mesh purse with compact.

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Vintage 1970s Gauze Hippie Maxi Dress (bustownmodern) | Vintage Vendome Branch Necklace (urbantiques) | Vintage 1960s Nautical Skirt (meat-market) | Vintage 1950s Felt and Lucite Handbag (lakeviewgoods) | Vintage 1950s Fishnet Illusion Dress (furvella) | Vintage Celebrity-Owned Cocktail Dress (susiesensations) | Vintage Lanvin Lucite Necklace (antiquarianne) | Vintage 1950s Adele Simpson Goddess Dress (ray*n*bri) | Vintage 1960s Fernando Desgranges Handbag (totallychic) | Vintage 1960s Fringed Lurex Embroidered Shift Dress (streeturchinvintage) | Vintage 1970s Fringed Jumpsuit (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1950s Lesco Handpainted Hemp Handbag (monaluisa00) | Vintage Embroidered Kimono (heartnsoul1) | Vintage 1930s Fringed Silk Jacket (oldohio) | Vintage Gucci Ball Watch Necklace (rocknbar) | Vintage 1960s Sculptural Cocktail Dress (labellevintage_inc) | VIntage 1970s Navajo Sweater (tigerlilyvintageclothing) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Egyptian Enamel Necklace (member93256) | Vintage 1950s Tulle Party Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1960s Trench Coat (racktrafficvintage) | Vintage 1970s Embroidered Ethnic Maxi Dress (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1970s Sheer Crochet Dress (tinroofvintage) | Vintage 14k Gold Mesh Purse with Compact (missmollyk) | Vintage 1950s Hattie Carnegie Evening Gown (heartnsoul1) | (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 August 12, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Adele Simpson, ebay, Gucci, Hattie Carnegie, Lanvin, Vendome, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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