VPOD: Vintage 1970s Halston Metallic Leather Sandals


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Just because I don’t carry vintage shoes in my online boutique doesn’t mean I’m averse to wearing them.  Oh no, no, no! On the contrary, I have plenty of vintage heels and even a few flats kicking around in my shoe drawers. (Yes, you read that right, I store my shoes in drawers.)

And I tend to mix and match. If I’m wearing a modern dress I’ll wear vintage shoes, and if I’m wearing a primarily vintage outfit, I’ll choose a more modern pair of shoes to balance things out.

But if you feel a bit shy about putting your toes where others have gone before, then check out what Quinn Asteak has to say on the subject in this vintage episode of Girls Gone Styled:

See, there’s absolutely nothing to be afraid of! And if you make friends with a great cobbler, he or she will be able to work magic on your vintage shoe finds by polishing, stretching, and tightening to perfection.

Today’s VPOD features a fantabulous pair of vintage 1970s metallic heels by Halston to get you drooling. They glimmer with style and are done in a neutral shade that’s not too glitzy for day but certainly appropriate for evening.

And that makes them a double-duty find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Catbooks1940s.

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VPOD: Vintage 1920s Silk Flapper Dress


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I took a fantastic Chakra Balancing class last night at Liberation Yoga with Constance Hart. Constance is an internationally-recognized, certified color therapist and a visionary in the field of color energy balancing.

According to Constance, each color has its own energetic expression and affects each chakra in a unique way. For instance, your sacral chakra starts below your navel and governs your low belly, hips and lower back. Feeling impatient, stuck in the past or super anxious about your future? An unbalanced sacral chakra could be to blame. But one way to get back in the flow would be to activate this chakra with orange energy.

Something as luscious as today’s VPOD would do the job beautifully with its stunning burnt orange silk and unexpected asymmetric hem.

It’s a lovely chakra-balancing find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at My Sugarland.

P.S. To learn more about Constance Hart’s work, visit her website and download her free Chakra Guide.

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds


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vintage miriam haskell egyptian revival earringsvintage lanvin geometric print dressvintage yves saint laurent ysl striped nautical mini dressvintage 1960s geoffrey beene dress

vintage rudi gernreich lurex maxi dressvintage 1980s christian dior beaded batwing dressvintage 1950s emma domb evening gownvintage art deco turquoise bracelet

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Vintage 1970s Oscar de la Renta Maxi Sundress (mamastonevintage) | Vintage 1980s Sculptural Purse and Bracelet (a.r.) | Vintage 1940s Kathryn Kuhn Chiffon Gown (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Embroidered Bolero Jacket (shopstitchsnitch) | Vintage Leonard Maxi Gown (twyla) | Vintage Oscar de la Renta Cocktail Dress (luketania) | Vintage Old Stock Enid Collins Money Bag (the*cozy*cottage) | Vintage 1980s Fringe Cotton Cape Dress (bustownmodern) | Vintage Miriam Haskell Egyptian Revival Earrings (keilsantiques) | Vintage 1970s Lanvin Geometric Print Dress (theobjectfactory) | Vintage YSL Striped Nautical Mini Dress (guillotinechic) | Vintage 1960s Geoffrey Beene Dress (madaveauction) | Vintage Rudi Gernreich Lurex Knit Maxi Gown (hannahhowlettllc) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Beaded Batwing Dress (thifted) | Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Evening Gown (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Art Deco Turquoise Bracelet (oxfordjewel) | (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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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Lanvin Print Jersey Dress


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vintage 1970s lanvin print jersey dress

So many people complain that there aren’t enough hours in a day and use that as an excuse for why they aren’t doing their part to green the planet. But it doesn’t take an hour a day to be green, it can take as little as 30 seconds. That’s right—just 30 seconds!

Greenwala recently shared 10 Ways to Go Green in 30 Seconds or Less that included such simple things as recycling your phone book, using the sleep function on your computer and opting out of mail order catalogs that you no longer read but keep showing up in your mailbox.

And of course, millions of people doing little things each day really can add up to…well, you can do the math but it’s a whole lot of help for good ol’ Mother Nature!

And if this still isn’t enough incentive, why not promise to reward yourself for greening even one small part of your world with an eco-friendly vintage find like today’s VPOD.

This 1970s jersey print dress from Lanvin has a definite nature vibe and is a perfect example of green chic.

It’s a fab little find for a vintage fashionista!

Available from photopainter7 at eBay.

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VPOD: Vintage 1960s Lilli Diamond White Cocktail Dress


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vintage 1960s lilli diamond white cocktail dress

If you’re ever not sure what color to wear, you might want to choose them all by wearing…white!

According to the Additive Color Theory, the color white is really the sum of all colors.  That’s why sunlight, a form of white light, can bend under certain atmospheric conditions and produce a rainbow that displays all of the different colors “hidden” inside.

And while I’m pretty sure by now that you’ve got a Little Black Dress in your wardrobe, perhaps it’s time to balance the yin and yang of your closet with the addition of a smashing Little White Dress like today’s VPOD.

This 1960s stunner from Lilli Diamond features a sheer illusion bodice with sequins and floral lace appliques that is oh-so-pretty!

It’s a wonderful white find for a vintage fashionista!

Available from modbird99 at Etsy.

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