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.

All Things Retro

Wow, I've been productive the last couple days!
Got the cutest pink mini dress(yes, another one) this weekend. I can't believe my luck lately.
Also found this green Hawaiian style 60s little dress with shorts underneath, but it fit really weird.
So I had to leave it hanging on the rack, which was not easy to do.

I know this isn't about clothes, but it fits into the vintage category so whatever.
I've been trying to find a funky starburst clock forever, and I finally found one! Of course its not an actual Howard Miller, but close enough. I'm on a mission to turn my boring contemporary apartment into somewhat of a swanky 50s pad, so I will post my findings as they come!

EBay Still A Goldmine

I don't get how everyone I talk to says there's no deals on Vintage Clothing on Ebay anymore!
Then I'm looking online and reading all this crap on how prices on vintage clothes on Ebay have sky-rocketed!
Seriously, are these people on crack or just plain lazy?
I'm constantly finding unbelievable bargains on cute vintage stuff, so often that I won't even look some days because I need money to eat!

Anyways, I guess I should be glad these people think this way, so then there will be more sweet deals for me.

Hit or Miss at the VV Boutique

Whats with Value Village?

I swear for months I completely avoided it because it was honestly all junk everytime I went in.
Such a waste of my time.
Then for some reason I decided to give it another chance.
So I went in this past weekend and found not one, but 2 gorgeous sixties mini dresses - in decent condition!
So rare!

So yah, VV is my friend again.

Oh, and I will post the dresses soon...but for now I will leave you with this beauty.

Hittin Up the Shops this Weekend

Wish me luck!!


I'm on a mission this weekend, I need to add some more dresses to my collection.


Gonna check out the smaller thrift shops...


I will post my finds, and hopefully there will be lots!

Ebay Dresses of the Day

Wow, Ebay never ceases to impress me.
If I was on Ebay everyday theres no way I would ever have any money left to pay rent! Theres constantly gorgeous clothes up for sale ALL the time. Bad, Bad, Bad!
Here are my favs of the day.
Pink, Yellow and Red.
xoxo