I Want A Red Dress

Yep.
I've been looking all over, and I can never find a nice vintage red dress that I like.
I'm hoping to find one before the holiday season, but it seems to be a bit of a challenge.
I can find every other color, I have tons of pink, lots of burgundy, but no red!
So this weekend I found an absolutely adorable crushed velvet, deep red vintage dress.
So gorgeous.
I didnt even bother trying it on, because it looked like it might fit me. At $4, I'll take my chances.
When I got home I put it on right away, except there was one problem, it wouldnt fit over my hips! Which I thought was weird, because I don't have big hips.
So I was disappointed, but whatever, I'll just add it to my collection of things to sell. I went to go throw the reciept in the garbage, but just happened to look at it first....and what does it say? "Kids Dress - $4.00".
Um, yah, I'm smart like that.
In other news, this is a pic of my favorite Ebay Dress of the day. Why, because its red! Though I do think the sunglasses are 100% wrong with the dress. Contrary to popular belief, "boho" sunglasses do not go with everything. Don't even get me started.

Vintage Little Black Mistake

So I met this woman this weekend, a little strange but whatever, she claimed to have a huge collection of vintage dresses she wanted to sell. I went over to her house, and after she blabbed her life story to me I finally got a look at some of the clothing. She did have a ton of stuff, but only a few quality items. She showed me this gorgeous little black dress she had purchased in 1960, and it was adorable. I looked it over quickly and it seemed to be in pretty good shape. The zipper worked fine, there were no holes that I noticed, and it was so cute! She sold it to me for $15, which I thought was pretty good. Anyways, last night I was hanging it up in my bedroom when I noticed a huge stain! How could I not have noticed it before?! It was on the back of the dress, near the bottom, so I guess I just didn't look down that far. It's a really weird stain too, it looks almost faded...it's a strange reddish, almost burgundy color against the black. It's not obvious from far away, but up close it looks awful! I tried washing it, but it did nothing. What is this stain?! I've never seen anything like it before! Does anyone have any idea?

Stunning Gold Vintage Shoes

Forgive me for not posting pictures of my actual finds but my computer has been having major problems the past few weeks, and its really frusterating!
Anyhow, I found some amazing heels. I looked online, and surprisingly I found a picture of almost identical shoes!
The only difference is mine have a lower & wider heel, and they're even prettier.
The other day I walked into this old thrift shop that I had never been to before, and there they were!
I have been looking for a glamourous pair of vintage shoes like this forever!
I'm not sure what year they are, maybe 50s? They're a stunning gold color. So of course I grabbed them and ran up to the till asap.
I didn't even bother trying them on because I would have bought them anyway, this is like art for me!
When I got home I thought, wouldn't that be funny if they actually fit? So I tried them on, and just like Cinderella, they were made for me.

Ebay Dress of the Day

Love this. Obvioulsy it was longer and someone shortened it. Funny cuz I'm in the middle of doing the exact same thing. I found a bright yellow dress almost identical to this green one, but it was floor length. So in order to make it cute and more wearable, I shortened it into a mini dress. Now I just have to finish the hem. Oh, and notice the white shoes in the pic? Where do people find white vintage/vintage looking shoes like that? I've been looking for white forever! I swear it's the hardest color to find. Oh, and I'm still on a search for a crinoline.

Vintage Volume

I decided that I need a crinoline.

I've got all these these vintage 50s day dresses that need a little oomph.
Of course they look nice the way they are....but they could go from absolutely adorable to absolutely STUNNING with a crinoline.
I forgot what a difference it could make.

I remember wearing crinolines when I was a little girl, with shiny maryjanes and a white faux fur coat.
Awww.
Gotta find some pictures of that!

Anyhow, I will scope out the thrift shops this weekend, and hopefully I can find one!

Vintage Starlet of the Day: Mamie Van Doren

I got bored of Ebay's vintage clothing so I decided to look for real inspiration on a few early starlet websites. I also decided that for today I'm gonna go with Mamie Van Doren as my favorite. She has so many different clothing styles, and everything I saw, I would LOVE to have. I must say, she can pull off the classy and trashy styles quite nicely. This look however, is pure class. That coat & dress - WOW.

I Don't Discriminate Against Any Decade of Vintage

Though its rare I come across anything from the 80s that I have to have. Until I found this little dress...I couldn't resist. All I know is, my social life better get a whole lot more exciting so I can actually wear some of these dresses out!

To All the Vintage Clothing Sellers

Does anyone else find it hard to part with these items?

My vintage clothing collection is getting ridiculously big, and I have vowed to start selling some of it.
Especially the pieces that aren't my size and I would never wear.
I can't help though, I still want to keep them!
It's like owning a beautiful piece of history, or art...
So my challenge is to keep half, and sell half.
I'm really gonna try...
*sigh* what a dilemma...

Ebay Dress of the Day

Ooooh, ahhhh, I love plaid. Though my version would be with braids and maryjanes for ultra cuteness.

Garage Sale Goodies

Heres some stuff I picked up, and all PINK! I love it. A cute little vintage flower vase, and a sweet little ashtray. Awww.

Garage Sale Dress #1

Ok, here it is!
The gorgeous yellow 50s cocktail gown I found on the weekend!

I think its my favorite...its in perfect condition too. Surprising, I know. I'm always like, "ok, wheres the rips, wheres the stains"...

I always wish I knew who the dress originally belonged to, and what the lady was like, where she bought it, where she wore it.....each vintage piece should come with a book, stating its previous owners and their stories.
It should be a rule.

Ebay Dress of the Day

The new definition of adorable.

Garage Sale Extravaganza

Decided to check out random garage sales this weekend and give the thrift stores a break. Sunday was a flop, but Saturday was my day.
All I have to say is garage sales are so random!!
The 2 that I thought would be really good were full of garbage dumpster leftovers, and the ones that I almost didn't go to were incredible!
Found a beautiful vintage long wool winter coat, with fur trim. The woman I bought it from collected 1950s clothing, and had bought it in England. Luckily for me she was moving to Costa Rica, and getting rid of all her warm clothes.
I also got 3 gorgeous (of course) 50s dresses.
One pink long lacey floor length gown, one yellow knee length cocktail dress, and one cute day dress almost exactly like the photo shown.
I can't wait to wear them.
My best friends wedding is coming up....I think I may wear one of the cocktail dresses, and then go all the way and get my hair done in 50s fashion as well! Somebody s gotta keep syle alive!

Random Vintage-ness

Wow, I haven't posted anything forever! I guess it's because I've been too busy shopping! Ha, yeah right, I wish! More like working.
Anyhow, I have picked up quite a but of randomness from my recent thrifting adventures.
First I found 2 cute, and decent condition Tiki Mugs. How could I say no at 75 cents each?
Next I found a super stylish pair of red cats eye sunglasses, which I have been wanting forever! Finally!
I've had many pairs over the years, but if you're anything like me, well, you either leave them in restaurants or they somehow end up breaking within a month or two.
Now for the clothing.
Found a 60s era long halter neck evening gown, bright pink, with silver sequins that fit me perfect. Fabulously tacky.
Found a white (no stains!) 70s peasant style long gown - gorgeous.
Also found a paisley pattern 60s/70s secretary style dress with a matching belt.
Its becoming so hard to find quality vintage! So I am so proud of my finds!!
I swear, 99% of the clothes I look at are either ripped or stained! Such a waste! Take care of your clothes people!

Vintage Clothing Imposters

Ok, usually I'm quite the vintage snob.

I hate it when new clothes try to look "vintage", because it defeats the whole point!
I want the real thing!

Anyhow, when I saw this new little dress from H&M, I had to give in.
I love it.

No, its not real vintage, but it is unique...and adorable...and it doesn't shout out, "Im trying so hard to look vintage, when deep down Im just trendy crap!"
No, it's more like, "I'm very cute and well made, and just happen to look a little like vintage."

So I approve, and yes, the dress did speak to me.

Have a Cocktail, 50s Style

Speaking of cocktail dresses, hows this for gorgeous? No, I didn't make it, I wish I was that talented though. There's no way I'm gonna dare sew with organza and satin. If I did, the outcome would probably look like some kind of circus/prom queen gone wrong disaster.

If You Want Something Now, You've Gotta do it Yourself

Another weekend of no luck at the thrift stores!
How could this happen again?
Life can be cruel.

Anyhow, I did pick up some vintage sewing patterns, and they are gorgeous.
Lets just hope I can say the same for the clothes after I make them.

It's been awhile since I've made anything, but the patterns look pretty straight forward.
I bought 3, two of them are for 60s mini dresses, and one is a 50s cocktail dress.

Ooooh yah, I'm excited.
I'll post pics if they turn out!

Back to Online Shopping

Well, I did my usual thrift store rounds this weekend with no luck!
I guess I used up all my good luck in the last 2 months.
Hmm, should I try garage sales next week?
I've just never hit up any quality garage sales before, so I'm kind of skeptical. For clothes anyhow.
I could go back to my usual vintage clothing specialty stores, but they're beyond highway robbery....I swore I would stick to thrift shops after paying such ridiculous prices for years in vintage shops.

Maybe I'll just sit in front of my computer....
I did find this beautiful wrap dress online, so tempting!
I might just have to.

Hippy Dresses

Yep, that's what I'm calling them now because I refuse to use the word "BOHO" anymore.
It's starting to make me sick.
It was understandable a couple years ago, when the bohemian look made comeback and got trendy.
But now?!
Everything is labeled "Boho" because they think it will sell better! I kid you not, today I walked past this totally conservative(and quite boring looking) store, and on the window a big sign read "Boho Fashion".
I started laughing at the idea that these conservative shop owners assumed that by saying the "B" word, it would get trendy people in their store to buy their drabby clothing.
Needless to say the store was empty.
Anyhow, I LOVE hippy dresses, and I saw this one today on Ebay. Only $20!
Well, so far.

Have to Have It

Found this 1950s dark blue dress online tonight.
So simple, yet so gorgeous!
Also found this super cute, red apron style dress. Love the ruffles.