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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

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Vintage 1950s Velvet and Brocade Cocktail Dress (redhousevintage) | Vintage Juliana Earrings (don5111961) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Mink Jacket (heartnsoul1) | Vintage 1950s Schiaparelli Handbag (designofthetime) | Vintage 1940s Lilli Ann Blazer Suit (northstarvintage) | Vintage 1950s Tie Dye Dress (thriftwares) | Vintage Dalton Cashmere Sweater (oldohio) | Vintage Chantilly Lace Jacket Dress (vintagedesignparadise) | Vintage 1970s Bessi Chiffon Dress (mcatasha) | Victorian French Opaline Snake Brooch (coutequecoute) | Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1950s Telephone Cord Handbag (herekittykat23) | Vintage 1960s Crochet Tunic (pamh23) | Vintage 1990s Floral Dress (bustownmodern) | Vintage Dior Necklace and Earrings (trifari.com) | Vintage Schiaparelli Scarf (joanandeddie1) | Vintage Lucite Leopard Handbag (danevintage) | Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Ruffle Maxi Dress (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1920s Camisole (gypsybazaar) | Vintage 1940s Jade Necklace (oxfordjewel) | Vintage Whiting and Davis Renee Adoree Mech Purse (nuts2life) | Vintage Safety Pin Handbag (dottie2473) | Vintage 1960s Little Black Dress with Fur (1860-1960) | Vintage Gucci Watch Set (evansmissy) | (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 April 29, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Christian Dior, ebay, Gucci, Hattie Carnegie, Juliana, Lilli Ann, Schiaparelli, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage shopping, Whiting and Davis

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VPOD: Vintage Lilli Rubin Wedding Gown and Breaking News

Yesterday, as I was waiting to board my delayed flight in Altanta, a CNN “Breaking News” story on a large overhead monitor caught my attention.

The important “Breaking News?”

Apparently, Kate Middleton was actually seen arriving at her own wedding rehearsal!

THAT’s breaking news?!

Devastating storms in the South. A fire at NASA. Obama releasing his birth certificate. The Royal Wedding and all things related apparently trumps them all.

Short of an earth-shaking calamity that knocks our fair planet from its axis, you can expect coverage of the royal wedding to take top billing from now until long after the “I-do’s.”

And as the world waits with bated dress to finally, FINALLY, discover who’s designed Kate’s gown (and from the way the press is acting you’d think this is most important announcement of the century!), here’s what we do know:

According to WWD, Bruce Oldfield is out of the running. Once the odds-on favorite, he removed himself from the possibles list although he acknowledged that he will be dressing many other guests.

We also know, again according to WWD, that Camilla will be wearing Anna Valentine, the same designer who dressed Camilla for her own nuptials back in 2005.

And, according to a fashion friend who just returned from London on Monday, and who, I might add, is quite disappointed that there won’t be a kiss during the wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey, predicts that Kate will wear sleeves to show respect for the Church and a voluminous gown that won’t get lost among the cavernous architecture of the wedding site.

And that’s pretty much the direct opposite of today’s VPOD.

This vintage Lilli Rubin wedding dress with its spaghetti straps and sleek silhouette is is far less traditional that what we’ll probably see Kate wearing on Friday. But it’s oh-so-pretty for a modern American bride taking her vows outside a place of worship.

And it could just be love at first sight for a bretrothed vintage fashionista!

Available at Other People’s Property. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Written on April 28, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in lilli rubin, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Wedding

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Going, Going, GONE: eBay Vintage Auctions

Going, Going, GONE!

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Vintage 1960s Lilli Rubin Beaded Evening Coat (top-drawer-offerings) | Vintage Gucci Handbag (keiheart-vintage) | Vintage 1970s Lanvin Logo Dress (wearitsatvintage) | Vintage Lilli Ann Suit (pontiacsgirl) | Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Evening Gown (lafriperieboutique) | Vintage 1970s Suede Fringe Jacket (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1970s Famolare Wedge Sandals (flashbackjax1) | Vintage Sheer Cut-out Blouse (tamars-treasures) | Vintage Bienen Davis Handbag (cdj02170) | Vintage 1970s YSL Coat (alavitnitram) | Vintage Gino Charles Metallic Cocktail Dress (musicman326) | Vintage 1970s Alfred Shaheen Maxi Dress (tinroofvintage) | Vintage Joseph Magnin Ostrich Bolero Vest (douvintage) | Vintage Eisenberg Fur Clip (realthings) | Vintage 1960s Chester Weinberg Dress (printvintage) | Vintage Juliana Cabochon Necklace and Bracelet (pinkle) | (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 April 26, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bill Blass, ebay, Famolare, Gucci, Juliana, Lanvin, Lilli Ann, Lillie Rubin, Shaheen, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage shopping, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

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VPOD: Vintage 1940s Crab Moonstone Pin and Feeling Crabby

Feeling crabby? Not me. Not today. The sun is shining and I’m heading home to visit family tomorrow. But like you, I’ve been known to wake up on the wrong side of the bed occasionally. And if you’re not careful and nip it in the bud that crabby feeling can last all day.

But what’s so great is that we get to control our moods. That’s right. YOU are in charge of your moods.

Look, you can’t control the weather. You can’t control control interest rates. You can’t control if he’ll love you back. But you can control how you feel at any moment.

Wanna feel crabby all day? Go ahead. But life’s a lot more fun when you’re looking at glasses that are half full. So try these quick mood enhancers the next time you’re in a crabby mood:

* Smile and Laugh. Yep, studies show that changing your expression can change your mood and research has also shown that when you laugh, your body releases neurochemicals that improve your mood. (Four-year-olds smile and laugh about 400 times a day. The average adult? Only about 14 times a day. Something to think about…)

* Listen to Music. Music can stimulate your brain waves and stimulate your body to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to mood. Plus singing at the top of your lungs when no one can hear you just feels good!

* Exercise. Move that body! You’ll breath deep, sweat out toxins and release endorphins like crazy.

* Cheer Up Someone Else. That’s right. Get out of your own head and make it about someone else. Compliment someone. Thank someone. Let the frazzled mother with three kids and only one item go in front of you at the checkout. Tell that kid in the army uniform that you appreciate his service. It’s hard to stay crabby and irritable when you spread good cheer.

Plus the only time crabby is beautiful is if it looks likes today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1940s crab pin, with its moonstone belly and rhinestones, is featured in Warman’s Costume Jewelry Figurals.

It’s a chic crustacean for a both crabby and not-so-crabby vintage fashionistas!

Available at Decatique Studios.

Written on April 26, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1940s, Brooch, costume jewelry, Pins, vintage, Vintage Jewelry

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VPOD: Vintage Paganne Print Maxi Dress and Lynn Dell

Think of your style icons. Now ask yourself: do you admire their style or do you admire their stylist’s style?

As more and more celebrities rent their personal style from stylists by the hour or on retainer, it becomes harder and harder to know where someone’s authentic style ends and their stylist’s style begins.

Or take Portia de Rossi, who admits in her book, Unbearable Lightness, that she once “chose” a dress for the red carpet simply because it was the only free dress sent over that fit.

That is not personal style. (Although it’s a pretty common occurrence in Hollywood.)

That’s why I much prefer to take my style cues from authentic fashionistas like Lynn Dell. This 78-year-young style maven is a true inspiration for fashion lovers of any age — and I’d bet a Birkin that she’s never considered employing a stylist. Recently profiled by Ari Cohen on HuffPo, she spouts fashion wisdom like:

“Dress for the theater of your life!”

“Money has nothing to do with style!”

And my personal favorite:

“Fashion says “Me,too!” while Style says “Only me!”

Plus, she admits that her style has become bolder through the years. Which, I think, is a natural result of just knowing yourself better and trusting yourself more.

So if you want to take some cues from this style hero, load up on scarves, hats and jewelry, and don’t be afraid to don a bold black-and-white print like today’s VPOD.

This vintage Paganne maxi dress is far from demure.

Which makes it a noticeable and stylish find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Shop the Third Floor.

Image Credit: Ari Cohen

Written on April 25, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Maxi, Paganne, prints, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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