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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

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Vintage 1980s YSL Military Blazer (sleepyheadvintage) | Vintage Wool and Fur Suit (finethings51) | Vintage 1960s Christian Dior Evening Gown (monicasvintagefashions) | Vintage Leonard Cocktail Dress (meat-market) | Vintage 1950s Christian Dior Cocktail Dress (frock_my_world) | Vintage Mr. Blackwell Plaid Coat (gambinica) | Vintage 1969 Christian Dior Art Glass Necklace (thegoodygoddess) | Vintage 1940s Floral Satin Evening Gown (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Givenchy Fur Trim Sweater Dress (animalworks) | Vintage Louis Vuitton Handbag (doorstepfashion) | Vintage 1950s Frank Usher Evening Gown (www*eternity-collection*com) | Vintage Ozbeck Velvet Toreador Jacket (nevertoomanyprettythings) | Vintage 1930s Vanity Fair Slip (jojoau) | Vintage 1980s Fox Fur Vest (lafriperieboutique) | Vintage Wool and Mink Coat (chuckandlisa) | Vintage Pucci Velvet Skirt (wistcntry) | Vintage 1930s Greek Folk Vest (vivid.consignment) | Vintage 1960s Bonnie Cashin Turnlock Coat (vintagegal4ever) | Vintage 1960s Mink Collar Cape (thriftwares) | Vintage 1960s Bonwit Teller Satin Swing Coat (fabienhoban) | (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 November 1, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1930s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Beaded, blazers, Bonnie Cashin, Christian Dior, ebay, Frank Usher, Fur, Givenchy, Leonard, Louis Vuitton, Pucci, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Greek Halter Dress

The ancient Greeks had a huge impact on Western civilization with influential contributions in the areas of art, science, math and philosophy.

And from the the work on display by so many designers in the Spring 2011 collections, the ancient Greeks are once again inspiring fashion.

In some strange way, we have the astronomy of Aristotle, the geometry of Pythagoras and Euclid, and the science of Archimedes to thank for the beautifully draped dresses and the elegant simplicity that we’ll see plenty of this Spring.

Today’s VPOD is a beautiful example. This vintage 1970s jersey halter gown by Byron of Athens is simple, slinky and sexy.

It may be decades old, but it’s still a modern find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Posh Vintage.

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Written on October 29, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Dresses, jersey, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Satchel Bag and Packing Light

Today I will achieve the impossible.

I leave for a 10-day trip to visit my family in Pennsylvania and I’ll pack only a carry-on suitcase that fits in the overhead compartment and a tote bag.

I know, I know — it’s gonna be a challenge. But since I’m visiting family I can skimp on my toiletries and I have no red-carpet events on the calendar, just casual evenings with friends.

Considering my daughter was one of eight random travelers who got bumped from her international flight to Calgary on Sunday because the plane was overweight(!), I’m determined to assist my fellow passengers by traveling light.

The tricks? Strict editing. Lightweight fabrics. Planning. Rolling, not folding. And remembering my deep dislike for waiting around at luggage carousels!

Of course, having the perfect tote bag is also super-important and today’s VPOD would fit the bill perfectly.

This vintage 1970s bag from a French flea market is made of synthetic leather and is the perfect size to fit my trusty Mac laptop, headphones, wallet, iPhone, lip balm, moisturizer, and healthy snack.

It’s a very bon voyage find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Dandelion Daydreamer. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

P.S. I’m taking the red eye so there will be no VPOD tomorrow. The VPOD will return on Friday.

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Written on October 27, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Accessories, Handbags, Purses, totes, vintage

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VPOD: Vintage 1960s Jacket and Getting Out to Vote

I’ll be traveling in Pennsylvania on November 2 so I spent the first hour of my morning carefully reviewing my Official California Voter Information Guide and completing my Official Vote by Mail Ballot.

And what I noticed is that while I looooove black and white when it comes to fashion, none of the propositions on the California ballot were black and white at all!

We’re voting this year on quite complicated proposals on legalizing marijuana, redistricting, suspending our very progressive air pollution control law and changing the voting requirements to pass our state budgets.

It’s easy to start reading the pages and pages of arguments and want to bury your head in the sand. In fact, you might find anything on your to-do list much more appealing! But I think it’s so important that we all take a few minutes to give careful deliberation to how we’ll cast our votes this election season.

Regardless of which candidates you support, there are also plenty of propositions and initiatives on ballots nationwide that can have a far-reaching impact on millions of lives in the next few years.

And I strongly believe that if Americans can carve out an hour a day to watch Oprah or to reach the next highest level on a favorite video game, then we can all find an hour to spend carefully considering our votes in the upcoming election.

Certainly many issues we’re asked to decide won’t necessarily be black or white. But it’s still our responsibility to do our homework and choose a side.

Then you can reward yourself for performing your civic duty with a black-and-white find like today’s VPOD.

Regardless of your political affiliation, this vintage 1960s floral print jacket will pair well with so many items in your closet.

It’s a very non-partisan, stylish find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at LA Vintage.

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Written on October 26, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, Floral, Separates, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1960s Pucci Skirt and Trees That Eat Pollution

Last week a group of plant geneticists and atmospheric scientists announced that genes used by plants can absorb dangerous air pollutants like VOCs (volatile organic compounds) at much higher rates than ever expected.

By traveling to remote rain forests to analyze air samples,they learned that deciduous plants take up 1/3 more of harmful VOCs than previously thought and the scientists are hopeful that understanding these trees’ genes will lead to new ways to help clean the air in cities.

I know that’s a whole of science for a Monday morning but I think it’s easy to let green thoughts slip waaaay down to the bottom of our priority lists instead of keeping them front and center. That’s why I partnered with Trees for the Future to plant ten trees with every Zuburbia purchase and it’s probably why I am increasingly drawn to green colors for my wardrobe.

Take today’s VPOD for instance. This vintage 1960s Pucci silk skirt’s stunning embossed pattern reminds me of leaves and keeps me mindful that my existence on this planet is dependent on the trees they grow on. As Environment Canada reports, two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four!

So this is a mindful and beautiful find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Time’s Up Vintage.

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Written on October 25, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, Eco, Green, Pucci, Separates, Skirts, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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