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Going, Going, GONE: eBay Vintage Auctions

Going, Going, GONE!

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Vintage Beaded Fish Dress (foreverlovelyvintage) | Vintage 1960s Hattie Carnegie Ferocious Fish Pin (njsdolls) | Vintage 1980s Chanel Blouse (claireinc*) | Vintage 1950s Cole Swimsuit (magicalbee) | Vintage 1950s Embroidered Taffeta Cocktail Dress (fashionologie-boutique) | Vintage Echo Silk Poodle Scarf (wilmabean1) | Vintage Christian Dior Jeweled Mink Coat (majispirit) | Vintage 1960s Silk Kimono (bustownmodern) | Vintage Roberta di Camerino Linen and Bamboo Handbag (shop*here) | Vintage 1920s French Flapper Dress (twinportshunter) | Vintage 1970s Lanz Maxi Sundress (pamh23) | Vintage Patricia Smith Suede Moon Bag (vintagegirlore) | Vintage 1950s Lilli Diamond Evening Gown (fashionologie-boutique) | Vintage 1940s Rhinestone Enamel Pheasant Fur Clip (mommylovesmichaela) | Vintage Ossie Clark for Radley Maxi Dress (so-far-so-good-so-what) | Vintage Bakelite Bracelet Watch (coutequecoute) | (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 May 10, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bakelite, Chanel, Christian Dior, ebay, Hattie Carnegie, Kimono, Lilli Diamond, Ossie Clark, Patricia Smith, Roberta di Camerino, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, vintage shopping

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VPOD: Vintage 1990s Donna Karan Cashmere Evening Gown

I’ve always been a huge Donna Karan fan and her philosophy to dress in only the highest quality items that make you utterly happy. Here is a woman who understands women and the many roles we play as mothers, friends, lovers, businesspeople and more, and who always manages to express that intimate understanding in her clothing designs.

Now, Donna Karan has taken on an even more important role with her passion project, The Urban Zen Foundation. It’s mission? “To raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, preserving culture and empowering children.”

As if I needed any more reasons to fall in love with Donna Karan and her designs! Like today’s VPOD, for instance.

This vintage 1990s cashmere evening gown is a rare piece designed by Maeve Carr for Donna Karan. First, the good news. It was previously owned and worn by Barbra Streisand! Now, the bad news. It has two small moth holes that will need to be mended.

Such a small price to pay for a Donna Karan-lovin’ vintage fashionista!

Available at Antique Dress. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Written on May 10, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1990s, Cashmere, Donna Karan, Evening Gown, Evening Gowns, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Missoni Silk Cape

Recently More editor Lesley Jane Seymour spilled a little insider fashion secret to the world when she told Today show viewers that fashion editors often cut the size labels out of clothes before celebrity photoshoots. It seems if you want your size 8 starlet, who insists she’s a size 4, to wear a size 8 selection, you’ve got to grab some scissors and resort to subterfuge.

But this problem isn’t limited to the neighborhoods surrounding Hollywood. Many American women rely on the size ticket of their clothes to determine what they’ll buy or not buy. And that’s just plain silliness!

I mean, really, who knows what that size ticket in your back collar says except you? And what does it matter anyway? Either a dress fits and makes you look and feel gorgeous or it doesn’t.

More importantly, if you’re gonna get stuck on a size number, you’ll never be open to the wide and wonderful world of vintage. Take me, for instance. I’m a petite gal who can’t wear some current labels because I swim in their size zeroes. But I’m thrilled to wear my favorite vintage dress bearing a size 10!

Of course, before you go clipping all the size labels from your clothes, you could always settle for something a little “one size fits all” like today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1970s hooded cape by Missoni is made of whisper soft silk.

And it’s a beautiful find for any size vintage fashionista!

Available at Swank Vintage.

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Written on May 9, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in capes, Designer, MIssoni, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage Schiaparelli Straw Hat

And they’re off!

In a few hours, twenty thoroughbreds will race around the track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky in what is billed as the most exciting two minutes in sports. But it’s also an exciting two minutes for fashion because wearing a fashionable hat is one of the Kentucky Derby’s most notable traditions.

If you enjoyed seeing all the fantastic (and sometimes outrageous) millinery at the Royal Wedding, you’ll be equally impressed with the wide range of toppers worn this afternoon.

Many of the hats on display this afternoon will have outlandish colors, feathers, plumes, sequins, ribbons and bows. A few will be more conservative like today’s VPOD.

This vintage straw hat by Schiaparelli is in mint condition with a modern simplicity that is quite elegant.

And it’s a fine Derby Day find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Pearl Modern. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Written on May 7, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Hats, Schiaparelli, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Hat

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

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Vintage Guy Laroche Mini Dress (booboopeedoo) | Vintage Enid Collins Clutch (hunterextrordinair) | Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet Fringe Cape (mcatasha) | Vintage Bes-Ben Clock Hat (leapura11) | Vintage 1970s Suede Fringe Mini Skirt (thriftwares) | Vintage 1970s Missoni Dress (1panson) | Vintage Hobe Tassel Necklace (space.dwe) | Vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Sundress (pinupgrl22) | Vintage Woolrich Blanket Coat with Hood (onecreator) | Vintage 1970s Dominic Rompollo Ruffle Dress (danevintage) | Vintage 1950s Stitched Hourglass Dress (villains_vintage) | Vintage 1920s Celluloid Frame Handbag (diamondedtion) | Vintage 1970s Pierre Cardin Dress (theoppshoppe) | Vintage Juliana Rhinestone Necklace (rhinestone-diva) | Vintage 1970s Gucci Dress (claireinc*) | Vintage 1970s Bill Gibb Sweater Set (missdluxe) | Vintage Miriam Haskell Glass Necklace (rhinestone-diva) | Vintage 1980s Gucci Khaki Dress (thriftwares) | Vintage Robert Larin Modernist Necklace (ivyandholly) | Vintage 1980s Moschino Blazer (msgrisabella) | Vintage Metallic Maxi Dress (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1960s French Mini Dress (joanna6060) | Vintage Japanese Silk Geisha Print Scarf (csbuyer1) | Vintage 1950s Gattinoni Evening Gown (meat-market) | (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 May 6, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Alfred Shaheen, Bill Gibb, ebay, enid collins, Gucci, Guy Laroche, Juliana, Miriam Haskell, MIssoni, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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