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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

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Vintage 1920s Embroidered Jacket (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Judith Leiber Pocketwatch Handbag (jsmoove214) | Vintage 1970s Metallic Maxi Dress (crushvintagestore) | Vintage 1980s Dior Wool Blazer (Bustownmodern) | Vintage Vendome Pearl and Crystal Necklace (mothercmh) | Vintage 1980s Mugler Cocoon Coat (koko1954) | Vintage 1960s Lanvin Print Dress (madvintagenyc) | Vintage 50s Silk Suit (mynoble) | Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Dress (emerald-city-vintage) | Vintage 1960s Striped Evening Coat (love*bazaar) | Vintage 1980s Vollbrach Top (vandas2006) | Vintage Art Deco Necklace (yelena2147) | Vintage 1960s Beaded Lilli Ann Vest (777ehmcke) | Vintage 1940s Tina Leser Blouse (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1950s Alligator Handbag (koko1954) | Vintage 1920s/30s Lace and Satin Dress (malinalco) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Written on August 9, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior, ebay, Judith Leiber, Lanvin, Lilli Ann, Thierry Mugler, Tina Leser, vintage, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, Vollbracht

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VPOD: Vintage Metallic Golden Girl Dress

I watched Betty White on The Tonight Show a few days ago and marveled once again at her tremendous energy and positive outlook. This former Golden Girl is currently appearing as a series regular in TV Land’s new comedy Hot in Cleveland and is a recurring guest star on NBC’s Community. She also debuted a T-shirt line this summer and works tirelessly for animal rights and animal welfare. All this at the ripe ol’ age of 88!

And since I know that putting on the right dress can be oh-so-inspiring, I couldn’t resist today’s VPOD. This vintage beauty can make anyone feel like a Golden Girl—and hopefully help you channel enough of that Golden Girl energy so you can tackle just one more item on that loooong to-do list.

A shimmering modern metallic (one of six top color trends for Fall according to Refinery29), this dress boasts a longer length and can easily switch from day to evening with a little styling magic.

What a glowing find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Vera Vague.

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Written on August 6, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in Dresses, gold, metallic, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage dress

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VPOD: Vintage Emmons Poison Ring

For centuries, poison rings have been used to conceal lethal substances. Famous deaths attributed to poison rings include the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes and the Carthaginian general Hannibal while tales abound of Cesare Borgia, a famous nobleman during the Renaissance, wearing a poison ring that he used to help bring down political rivals. It’s all very James Bond, don’t you think?

And it only took a few centuries for American capitalism to spy an opportunity. Several companies now offer poison rings that are specially designed to hold Viagra and Cialis pills. But don’t let that stop you from grabbing one of these ingenious little gems for yourself.

Today’s VPOD, for instance, is a very feminine vintage poison pill by Emmons. And although I strongly recommend NOT using this ring to store poison, it could come in quite handy to hold a pill, lip balm or solid perfume.

It’s an inexpensive conversation starter for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Great Estate Fabulous Finds.

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Written on August 5, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in Rings, turquoise, Vintage Jewelry

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Roberta di Camerino Printed Velvet Coat

Ali, this season’s bachelorette, may have found true love with Robert-o but that just means that we won’t be fighting over Robert-a. Roberta di Camerino, that is, the designer of today’s VPOD.

Just like Allie dated and discarded several would-be suitors before settling on her prince, you may have to try several little lovelies on for size before you find the “the one,” but you’ll know you’ve found it the minute you slip into its arms.

And this vintage 1970s printed velvet coat could just be love at first sight. In this fall season’s sea of camel coats, the cherry-red on this beauty will glow brightly and that initial spark you feel can last a lifetime provided you promise to love, honor and cherish it until death do you part.

But marrying this beauty won’t come cheap. While I guarantee it’ll cost less than the Clinton-Mezvinksy nuptials this weekend, it’s probably a tad more than you’re used to paying for a coat. Maybe more than a tad.

Ah, but a love like this is worth every penny for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Enokiworld. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Written on August 4, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Coats, prints, Roberta di Camerino, velvet, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Ossie Clark Blouse

If you think that the sticker price on a piece of clothing is the most important consideration when choosing a wardrobe item, I’d like to suggest that you start thinking of your closet more like you do your car. Most drivers are very aware that depreciation zaps a huge portion of their car’s value during the first five years so it just makes sense to choose models that have high resale values.

If you’re going to build a vintage clothing collection or even just buy contemporary clothes and fund your habit by selling then to secondhand shops at the end of every season, knowing which labels have the highest resale values will really come in handy.

Unfortunately, the annual Kelly Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards only recognize vehicles. But if I were to announce a Zuburbia Green Book Best Vintage Resale Value Award, I would definitely have Ossie Clark on the list.

A perennial favorite of both collectors and plain ol’ women who love to wear his clothes, it seems Ossie’s pieces will always be in demand and thus command good prices.

Today’s VPOD is a lovely example of a 1970s Ossie Clark for Radley blouse in a Celia Birtwell print with beautiful sleeves and a feminine bow. Wear it, love it, pass it on.

It’s a forever popular find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Devoted 2 Vintage.

P.S. Who would you nominate to the Zuburbia Green Book Best Vintage Resale Value Award? Leave me a comment below to vote for your favorite label.

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Written on August 3, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Blouses, Celia Birtwell, Designers, Ossie Clark, Separates, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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