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VPOD: Cool Kamali
2007-10-08 15:19:00
Are you a dresser who's willing to endure a little pain for fashion? You know, high heels that pinch or wool that's a little sratchy. Or, are you the type that wants to forget you're wearing anything at all? You know, with clothes that are so cozy that you forget you have them on. If you're the latter, today's VPOD if made for you. This 1980s dress by Norma Kamali screams comfort with its free-flowing shape and racer back. Plus it just happens to be in this season's hottest shade, is perfect for layering and won't break your budget.A very cool Kamali find for a vintage fashionista.Available at Swank Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1980s, Norma Kamali
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VPOD: Pin One On
2007-10-05 15:40:00
You know me...if everyone's wearing it, that means it's time for me to move on to something else. And I have to admit I'm done with the whole brooch thing. Been there, done that. This season I plan to add pizazz with vintage animal and insect pins. I guarantee they'll spark conversation:Handsome man in elevator:"Excuse me, is that a...lizard you're wearing?!"Me:"This? Oh no, it's a gecko actually..."Of course, the answer could be a lobster, a moth, a turtle, a fish, a monkey, a snake, or a grasshopper depending on the day of the week. These vintage pins come in all shapes and sizes, both plain and fancy. Take today's VPOD. This little guy mixes pink and black enamel with rhinestones. Two suggestions though. First, match the weight of the pin to your garment to avoid any fabric damage. Larger, heavier pins should be worn on more durable fabrics like wool. Second, use your imagination. Pins don't have to be worn on just a lapel. Pin one to a hat, a plain ol' clu...

VPOD: Boot Up
2007-10-04 16:49:00
If you're anything like me then you already have a pair of black knee-high boots in your closet that are a staple during the upcoming months. So this year why not expand your horizons, think outside the box, shake things up a bit with...color. Choose between a 1960s pair of Herbert Levine crinkled plum vinyl or a pair of 1960s electric blue faux snakeskin. Either is bound to add a dash of excitement to your wardrobe in a really fun way.They're a great way to boot up if you're a vintage fashionista!Available at Enoki World.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1960s, Herbert Levine, Vintage Boot s

VPOD: Bright and Lacy
2007-10-03 14:56:00
One of the favorite parts of my job is talking with women (or men) who are interested in selling a collection of vintage clothing. Sometimes I'll reminisce with the woman herself, hearing stories of where each and every piece was purchased or worn. Sometimes it's the children or grandchildren relating the stories. Often, especially with evening wear, there is an emotional attachment to a dress or gown or coat. Very often it's associated with a particular and important event in someone's life. And I believe that when you have a chance to own these items and know their history, it's an extra special treat.For example, today's eye-catching blouse is from the collection of Renata Cicioni of Buenos Aires, Argentina--the former wife of a count, the widow of a prominent landowner and horsebreeder and a well-known social figure and philanthropist. The yellow silk features hand-stitched black lace and a low slung belt at the hips. And it's just one of many beautiful pieces bein...
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VPOD: Hi Ho Silver!
2007-10-02 15:15:00
I wonder if Yves Saint Laurent found his inspiration for today's VPOD from the ballet. I remember wearing cozy wrap-around sweaters over my leotards when I was a young ballerina practicing her releves. Of course, this little number is waaaay more glamorous.Designed in the 1970s for the Rive Gauche ready-to-wear line, this wrap blouse features a glittery lame chiffon with fluttery ruffles at the neckline and sleeves. Done in a fabulous silvery grey and perfect with this season's high-waists, it's sheer...it's sexy...it's gorgeous! And it's a perfect find for the vintage fashionista!Available at Vintage-A-Peel.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1970s, Yves Saint Laurent
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VPOD: The Golden Age of Couture
2007-10-01 15:33:00
Until January 6, 2008, the Victoria & Albert Museum is featuring an exhibit entitled "The Golden Age of Couture : Paris and London 1947-1957." It focuses on British and Parisian couture during the years that Christian Dior once referred to as "the Golden Age of fashion." It explains the production of couture in depth and features the work of such greats as Balenciaga, Balmain, Givenchy, Amies and Chanel. And while you may not be able to hop off to merry ol' England to enjoy this dazzling array of ensembles, anyone can sit down with a cup of tea and browse the outstanding exhibit website. It's filled with lots of great information and fabulous photography plus extra goodies like e-postcards and a free dress pattern.It's a wonderful exhibit for a vintage fashionista!Check it out here.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe a...
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VPOD: Saffron Stunner
2007-09-27 15:30:00
Saffron is a sacred and auspicious color with many regarding it as the most holy color of all. It is often worn by Buddhist monks and is an important color in Hinduism as well. But, regardless of religious leanings, I think we can all agree it looks just stunning on today's VPOD.This 1950s chiffon party dress is an unlabeled treasure. I just love its pleated bodice with the off-center corset-like lacing and the way the hem dips from shorter in the front to longer in the back. It's a gorgeous find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Vintage Textile.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1950s
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VPOD: I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty
2007-09-26 15:46:00
Before you know it the holiday party season will be here and you're probably going to react in one of two ways. You'll either eagerly look forward to invitations knowing you have the perfect party dress in your closet or you'll be running around like a maniac trying to find somthing to wear at the last minute. I've played out both of these scenarios over the years and I promise you the first one is a lot more fun!Today's VPOD features a fabulous 1950s cocktail dress that would be oh-so-right for so many holiday occasions. This sophisticated dress features a favorite label: "Harvey Berin designed by Karen Stark." It's a relatively simple yet elegant design--a fitted sheath with pleated cap sleeves and a rear view that includes a plunging back and floating panel. But because it's done in gorgeous ivory satin with a quite contemporary black-and-white print pattern, it looks fresh and modern although it has distinctly vintage roots.It's an oh-so-pretty find for a vintage fa...
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VPOD: Coated in Style
2007-09-25 14:27:00
So far, in the last month, just popping in and out of Goodwill stores, I've found a 1970s Karl Lagerfeld blouse, a skimpy little 1980s Alaia dress, a Koos van den Akker skirt/blouse set and an amazing little 1960s sequin bolero jacket with mink trim. So many people I talk to are surprised at my success because when they try shopping in thrift stores, they never can find anything! So what's the trick? First, I always walk into a store believing I'll find at least one great item. (It doesn't always happen but keeping an open mind certainly helps!) Second, I don't waste time looking at every item and label because I want to find that one great item in 15 minutes or less. So, I scan. And what I'm generally looking for is...fabric. Quality clothes are made of quality fabric. It looks different and it feels different and once you learn to recognize it, you too will be scoring great thrift store finds.Take today's VPOD for example. This 1960s coat has an unusual slub fabri...
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VPOD: Print It!
2007-09-24 15:20:00
I have to admit that I am a total sucker for prints even though I find them very difficult to wear. Because I'm petite, a print dress that looks great on a hangar will often completely overpower me when it's put on my tiny frame. And since I have to hem almost every long dress made, I have to be very conscious of the pattern at the hemline and make sure it will still work when it's taken up two inches. (How I envy you ladies that don't have this problem!)Still I love the search for that great print dress that works for me and today's VPOD stopped me in my tracks. First of all, it's one of my favorite colors: a deep coral red. This is the background for a interesting print pattern that isn't too limited and isn't too overdone but somehow is just right. Add a sexy keyhole neckline, high walking slit, a Paganne signature on the bodice plus those amazing bell sleeves and ding, ding, ding...we have a winner!It's a printed treasure for a vintage fashionista!Available at Vin...
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VPOD: Scarf Season
2007-09-21 15:46:00
I wish I had today's VPOD with me yesterday on my return trip to LA. When I stepped off the plane at LAX, the temperature may have been in the 70s, but I swear that 737 felt like a refrigerator! Surely, you too can find an excuse to wear this beauty.Its an Yves Saint Laurent find from the 1970s and has a chic pattern of bold red, black and shimmering gold. What a cozy find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Shrimpton Couture.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1970s, Yves Saint Laurent
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VPOD Returns Friday, September 21
2007-09-15 21:56:00
Hello everyone!I'll be traveling through next week. Look for the next VPOD on Friday , September 21.See you then!

VPOD: Mod Danglers
2007-09-12 05:59:00
The oldest earrings ever found by archeologists were discovered in Iraq and date back to about 2,500 B.C. Since then, earrings have had a rocky history, coming in and out of style based on the availablity of metals, the popularity of elaborate hairstlyes or wigs, and fashion trends like Elizabethan collars or bonnets. And don't think that pierced earrings are a modern invention--they've been around far longer than screw-on and clip-on backs, both of which weren't invented until the early 20th century.Today's VPOD features a pair of pierced drop earrings from the 1960s. Colorful plastic shapes combine with geometric gold pieces for a fresh and flirty contemporary look.They're mod little danglers for a vintage fashionista!Available at Posh Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTec...
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VPOD: A Feathered Friend
2007-09-11 15:41:00
Feathers are one of the most complex structures found in nature with the remarkable size and color of some feathers still unexplained by science. And though feathers are replaced by birds periodically through molting, there have been times in our history when fashion's demand for feathers grew so extreme that it caused destruction to certain species. So, please wear feathers responsibly! Unfortunately, the horrors of factory-farming can be found in the feather industry as well as the meat industry. That's why I choose to wear older vintage items and refuse to purchase any new feathered goods without exploring how the manufacturer obtained its feathers.Today's VPOD features a beautiful 1960s cocktail dress of burned-out velvet with luscious feather trim at the neckline and hem. Feathers are a huge trend for fall and while new designs can be costly, you'll be pleased with the price tag on this vintage version.It's a wonderful feathered find for a vintage fashionista!Available a...
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VPOD: Authentic Alligator
2007-09-10 16:59:00
Let's face it, we all have different budgets. What's inexpensive for one person is three months take-home pay for someone else. Sometimes, when it comes to fashion, you have to remind your wallet to think like Goldilocks. When searching for a vintage treat, it's important to find an object you love at a price that's not too cheap, not too expensive, but "just right" for you. Fortunately, there are options for every price range. Today's VPOD features three gorgeous vintage alligator handbags carring price tags from $250 to $995. They all have classic shapes, are in great condition and would look smashing with so many of your fall outfits. But regardless of what you decide to invest, you'll want to care for your bag properly so it will survive another decade or two. Here are some tips:*Store your bag in a cool, dry place. *Avoid water, heat and direct sunlight.*If your bag becomes wet, wipe it gently with a soft, dry absorbent cloth and then let it dry naturally.*Never u...
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VPOD: Z is for Zandra
2007-09-07 15:33:00
The Los Angeles Times once called Zandra Rhodes "London's lovely fashion lunatic," and I say the fashion world could use more just like her! Although she admitted to Vogue in 1978 that "...it's 15 percent talent and the rest is sloggin' your guts out," just look at what that fifteen percent talent and sloggin' guts creates!Today's VPOD showcases a Zandra Rhodes' design from the 1970s handmade in England. First and foremost a textile designer, Zandra's hand-painted dusty rose ribbons on black silk chiffon take center stage. But she didn't stop there. She added just the right amount of sequins and beads to the bodice, hem and waistline and topped it all off with a mini-bustle at the base of the spine.It's a masterpiece from a master for a vintage fashionista!Available at Frock.P.S. This site's just launched a new redesign so check it out!(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your inf...
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VPOD: Tarty Tartan
2007-09-06 15:02:00
The Scots love their tartans and boy do they take them seriously! They began naming and registering official clan tartans way back in 1815. Each clan has at least one distinct tartan with a unique sequence of colors and shades that are used for kilts, ties and other garments. The good news is you don't need to be a member of a clan or even have one Scottish bone in your body to wear today's smashing VPOD. This vintage taffeta gown by Francesco features a red-and-black tartan print with lots of pretty details like its rhinestone buttons. But it's the amazing bias cut skirt with almost a 17-foot sweep that will guarantee a grand entrance for any hostess.It's a perfect holiday dress for a vintage fashionista!Available at Marilyn's Midnight Glamour.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTe...
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VPOD: A Foxy Trigere
2007-09-05 15:21:00
Any way you measure Pauline Trigere's career--from the age of 10, when she first started using a sewing machine, or a few years later when she made her first dress, or from 1942 when she started her own house--you end up with over 50 years of fabulous design. An avid collector of turtles, a traditional Chinese symbol of longevity, she herself lived a long creative life, passing away at the age of 93 in June 2002.Today's VPOD features one of her amazing designs. This timeless ensemble includes a taupe dress with sash and a matching cape with a full six-inch hem of luscious fox fur. It's so luxurious it should come with its own limousine and butler!It's a stunning find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Unique Boutique NYC.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion...
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VPOD: Playing with Prints
2007-09-04 16:19:00
Well, Labor Day's over and that means no more white, right? I mean, growing up, that's what I was told. You could only wear white between May 31 and Labor Day. Of course, these days, there really aren't any hard and fast rules. You can wear white this week or next and not have to worry about being written up by some sort of Fashion Police. But as the weather chills in the weeks to come, some prints, like today's VPODs, will look much more appropriate than say, Lilly Pulitzer florals. All three of these vintage dresses have deeper, richer fall colors and are perfect for layering. Add a cardigan sweater or one of this season's wide belts. Pull on tights and boots. Or throw on a corduroy or velvet blazer. These aren't designer masterpieces but with each dress carrying a price tag of less than $15, you'll have plenty of extra to spend on playful accessories.They're fun and inexpensive fall finds for a vintage fashionista!Available at Parish.(To receive the VPOD via email ...
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VPOD: Coated with Cranberry
2007-08-31 15:16:00
You can walk into any Goodwill or local thrift shop and probably find a rack of plain ol' vintage coats that are ho-hum and ordinary on any given day of the week. The same holds true for a quick browse on eBay. But if you have patience and wait it out, you are sure to eventually spy something with a little extra pizzazz, a little je ne sais quas. It may be hard to describe but you'll know it when you see it--like today's VPOD from the 1960s.First you'll notice the deep, rich cranberry wool. Then you'll run your eyes over the incredible lines and that interesting 1/2 cape design and think..."interesting, very interesting." Finally you'll pick out the little details: a lush velvet collar and back belt, the contour cut on the front vertical pockets, the dark buttons on the sleeves. You'll hold your breath as you cautiously look at the price tag...then breathe a sigh of relief that it's well within your budget at under $200. Yep, this is the one and wasn't it well worth t...
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VPOD: Pleasing Pleats
2007-08-30 14:22:00
Fortuny was the King of Pleats and most costume museums have one of his pleated gowns in their collection. According to one source, his pleats were created by evaporation when wet and folded silk was laid on heated tubes. Not sure what method was used to get the amazing pleats in today's VPOD, but Bill Blass certainly appears to be channeling the master here!This Bliss Blass design is from 1975-1985. And I just love so many things about this dress! First, let's talk about its yummy color combo of melon and pink. Then, it's tea length. It keeps it understated enough to wear in the afternoon or during the cocktail hour yet it is most definitely elegant enough for evening, too. And finally, we have those amazing pleats! They do take center stage, don't they? It's a breathtaking find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Heaven of Gowns.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your inform...
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VPOD: Bikini Babe
2007-08-29 15:08:00
Where I grew up, at least in my family, there was no swimming in lakes after August 15 because of some old wive's tale that I never quite understood. But with Labor Day fast approaching, summer swim days for a lot of folks are numbered. So why not make one last splash with today's VPOD.This early 1960s bikini has both a patriotic and nautical feel with its bold red and white stripes, blue trim and gold anchor hardware. Plus the boy cut bottoms and full coverage top show just the right amount of skin--not too sexy but not too reserved either.It's an all-American find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Senorita Hollywood.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1960s, vintage bikini, vintage_swimsuit
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VPOD: Groovin' Grey
2007-08-28 16:53:00
I'd love this fabulous little Lillie Ann jacket even if it wasn't this season's hottest shade. But the fact that it's grey too--well, it's a double whammy!Add in the cream piping and buttons, the nubby tweed fabric, the asymmetrical collar and that fabulous form-fitting cut and you can see why Lilli Ann pieces are so coveted by their owners. Style like this is always in fashion! It's a groovin' grey find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Showdown Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, Lilli Ann
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VPOD: A Design Starr
2007-08-27 16:01:00
Talent, it seems, often runs in families. The Starr's are just one shining example. Both Frank, the father, and Malcolm, the son, produced some fabulous garments beginning in the 1930s and continuing to the 1970s.Today's VPOD is an example from the Frank Starr label in the 1950s. Very feminine jet black tulle covers black sillk faille. Lovely lace appliques adorn the bodice and a black satin sash fashions into a bow in the back.It's an ultra-feminine LBD for a vintage fashionista!Available at Kitty Girl Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1950s, Frank Starr, Little Black Dress
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VPOD: Definitely Dior
2007-08-24 16:27:00
Christian Dior once said that he could have produced all of his collections in black or white. "Color cannot transform a failure of a dress into a success," he said. For him, cut was the ultimate star and he was the king of cut, shaking up the world with his New Look and then going on to formulate the Oblique line, the Oval line, the Profile line, the Princess line, the H line, the A line and the Y line. Today's VPOD features a black wool coat from his Autumn/Winter 1958 collection. It's lined in black taffeta and that extremely large collar can be put up to protect your head in the cold. It's a divine Dior look for a vintage fashionista! Available at Poppy's Vintage Clothing and Accessories.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1950...
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VPOD: Belted Beauty
2007-08-23 15:59:00
There's someone in the blogiverse who's blogging about how he's paring his life down to 1,000 items. That's it--1,000 items total. And while I'm all for simplifying and not living to excess, it would be much more difficult for me to accomplish this same task because of my passion for vintage shoes and handbags and belts and scarves and...well, the list goes on and on and I haven't even begun counting books and fashion magazines!Take today's VPOD. This 1970s Yves Saint Laurent studded suede belt packs in a whole lot of style in just a tiny bit of space. Who doesn't have room for just one more belt?! Plus the gold studs look so fresh for fall and the royal blue, red and violet color combo offers lots of styling options.It's a sweet little treat for a vintage fashionista!Available at MidcenturyChic.com.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared...
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VPOD: Carry Cashin
2007-08-22 17:43:00
Sure you could get on a loooong waiting list for a fabulous handbag or claw, scratch or even bribe your way to the latest, hottest It bag, but why bother when there are so many great vintage handbags around?Today's VPOD is a classic example. Designed by Bonnie Cashin in the early 1970s, it's known as the Double Header becuase of the two kisslock pockets on each end. It features brightly striped fabric lining and soft, sumptuous leather with lots of room for your essentials.It's even been featured in the book Handbags : The Power of the Purse by Anna Johnson.It's a Cashin treat for a vintage fashionista!Available at ESTATEments Handbags.com.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, 1970s, Bonnie Cashin
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VPOD: A Blast of Blass
2007-08-21 16:34:00
Bill Blass is an American fashion icon with quite an impressive resume that includes being a three-time winner of the Coty American Fashion Critics Award, the recipient of the first lifetime achievement award from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and one of the founding members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. He was so successful designing for Maurice Retner on Seventh Avenue in New York, that he was one of the first designers to see his name on a label. His eye for design is legendary--just look at today's VPOD.This 1980s cocktail dress is very ooh-la-la. Give someone else bright yellow silk with yards of black lace and you could end up with a gaudy mess but Blass is able to create a garment that oozes sophistication.It's a little blast of Blass for a vintage fashionista!Available at Vintage Martini.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sol...
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VPOD: Back in Black
2007-08-17 16:36:00
Your winter coat is probably one of the most-worn items in your wardrobe, right? So it makes sense to find something classic and timeless (so you'll still feel in style next year), something that has great quality (so it will last more than one winter) and something you love (so you can squeal with delight when you pull it from storage in 2008 and 2009 and 2010).Today's VPOD fits the bill on all accounts!This 1950s wool coat has fabulous lines and details (like the nipped waist and gold-and-black buttons) and all this style comes in at a price tag under $250! Who needs a designer label when you can get style like this at an affordable price!It's a cold weather treat for a vintage fashionista!Available at Woodland Farms Antiques.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashio...
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VPOD: Golden Gloves
2007-08-16 15:30:00
Gloves are one of this season's must-have fall accessories. They appeared on just about every fall runway and it's not about utility--even if it doesn't get cold enough to throw a snowball where you live, chances are you'll see women wearing gloves in a few months! This year, besides the standard leather, velvet, or suede, we've seen lace, cotton, silk and sheer gloves plus bright colors, beading, feathers, and fur. It's a glove bonanza! And you can find fabulous vintage versions of all of these pieces.Here's some info you might find helpful:Glove Size: To determine your glove size, measure around the widest part of your dominant hand, excluding your thumb. The measuring tape should be sitting on top of your knuckles. Gentle bend your hand into a fist, read the measuring tape and that's your glove size: Size 6 (XS) up to 10 (XL) (although sometimes gloves are "one size fits all" if the fabric has a lot of stretch).Glove Length: Glove length is measured in "buttons," de...
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