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VPOD: A Chic Shawl
2008-04-18 16:19:00
I adore handcrafted items--anything embroidered, hand-beaded or crocheted. I can't help but think about the hours upon hours of labor that are invested in the piece. And I'm so happy and proud to be able to wear that labor decades later for all to see. Today's VPOD is an exquisite example of handcrafting that is guaranteed to turn heads. Why choose an evening coat when you can throw this masterpiece over your shoulders! This hand-embroidered piano shawl dates from the early part of the 19th century. Oh, the colors! Garnet, ruby, tangerine, amethyst, midnight blue, the most delicate pink and more. The thick silk embroidery floss covers every inch of the black silk shawl. And the detail on the fringe is simply amazing!It's a very rare, one-of-a-kind 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 here. Your information will never be sold o...

VPOD: Make a Statement
2008-04-17 16:25:00
Make a statement with something big, bold and beautiful. Everyone should have at least one statement piece--you know, that necklace that completely upstages the dress or blouse. And I'm not talking diamonds and rubies here. No, the statement pieces I'm referring to are usually costume and quite often, ethnic.Just like today's VPOD. This 1960s enamel bib necklace isn't made by a famous designer although it packs some great color and design and then delivers it with a whopping punch. Just perfect with this season's caftans.It's a bold statement for a vintage fashionista!Available at Kakkoii Mono.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1960s fashion, Vintage Jewelry, ethnic, Bib Necklace
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VPOD: Got It? Flaunt It!
2008-04-16 15:56:00
So I caught a bit of The Millionaire Matchmaker the other evening and realized there is some value to reality television. The series follows a matchmaker who fixes up millionaire men with suitable women. And the proprietress, Patti, offered some good advice for any woman, single or attached: If you've got it, flaunt it! If you've got great shoulders, show them off. If you have great feet, make sure they're pedicured. If you've got great legs...well then strut your stuff in today's VPOD.This 1970s mini caftan was born for a long-legged beauty and its bright floral print is cheery and oh-so-right for Spring. (Plus you'll love the price!)It's a sunshine find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Tin Roof Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vinta...
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VPOD: Let's Talk Ruffles
2008-04-15 15:40:00
Anyone remember Frito-Lay's slogan for its potato chips? That's right: "RRRuffles have Ridges." But with just a little tweaking it becomes "RRRuffles have STYLE!"After all, ruffles have been a staple throughout fashion history from the ruffled Elizabethan collars that displayed one's status in society right through the multitude of looks in this fall's runway shows.Today's VPOD features a chic little ruffled 1960s jacket/top/blouse--take your pick! This versatile piece offers so many options: Wear open or closed? Day or night? Casual or dressy?It's a fun and fashionable find for a vintage fashionista!Available from yookooture on eBay.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1960s fashion, Ruffles, Retro
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VPOD: The Big Chill
2008-04-14 16:20:00
It may have been sweltering in Los Angeles this past weekend, but I felt as if I was in the Arctic Circle. Why? Because I was holed up at an Internet Conference working on plans for the new Zuburbia.com vintage boutique. And, well, can someone please tell me why we're smart enough to send men and women to the International Space Station but not smart enough to keep a hotel room's temperature at a steady 72 degrees!So while tourists were sweltering at Disneyland just a block away, I battled through chattering teeth and monster goose bumps. I would have given anything for a warm and cozy coat like today's VPOD. And now's the time to grab these beauties, ladies--while everyone else is thinking of swimsuits. The vibrant color and the luscious fur trim on this one make for an especially eye-catching combination. And what a thrill to re-discover it in your closet next fall.It's a fabulous off-season find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Shrimpton Couture.P.S. Shrimpton Co...
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VPOD: Get Your Wilma On
2008-04-10 15:51:00
This season's runways were packed with asymmetrical, one-shoulder dresses making the oft-forgotten shoulder the body part to bare this spring and summer. And while most designers attribute their inspiration for these designs to the Greek toga, one has to wonder if a little lady by the name of Wilma Flintstone, hailing from the Stone Age town of Bedrock and sporting a simple one-shoulder mini, didn't act as a muse as well. Today's VPOD is a vintage version of the current fashion trend designed by Mary McFadden in the 1980s. Fortuny-style pleats drape oh-so-elegantly in classic muted tones of peach and taupe. Just keep accessories to a minimum--earrings and bracelets will usually work better with this style than necklaces. It's a "yabbadabbadoo" find for a vintage fashionista!Available at C. Madeleine's Vintage Clothes.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never ...

VPOD: Charming Chanel
2008-04-09 16:43:00
Oh-la-la! This stunning Chanel dress epitomizes Parisian chic!Yards and yards of navy lace, with just a touch of gray and purple on the bottom ruffles. Boning in all the right places. Tulle underlayer to create structure and movement. This is classic design at its best--made in 1958 yet fresh enough to wear tonight.By the way, this same dress, but in black, was featured in the Victoria & Albert exhibition. And while black would be totally dramatic, I prefer the frivolity suggested by the blue, don't you?It's a charming masterpiece for a vintage fashionista!Available at Frock Vintage NYC.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1950s fashion, Chanel, Vintage Dress, Designer

VPOD: D is for Dior
2008-04-08 15:55:00
During the winter, I tend to carry a B-I-G tote bag--one that can hold a scarf and gloves and other paraphernalia. But come Spring, it's time to lighten up. I mean, in a pinch, a girl can get by with just a lipstick, a credit card, and a cell phone, right? Who needs a big, heavy bag loaded with stuff to slow you down? Give your shoulders a break and check out today's VPOD. This little 1980s Christian Dior screams "It's Spring!" loud and clear. Yes, that's pastel python snake skin--totally unique and simply gorgeous! Collapse the handle and carry it as a clutch. But be careful not to blind passersby when the sun glares off that discreet gold Dior logo!It's a beautiful Spring find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Vintage Skins.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati...

VPOD: Leather Up
2008-04-07 16:35:00
Remember "the Fonz" on Happy Days? His black leather motorcycle jacket never left his body--it was sort of a second skin. And while plain ol' black and brown and burgundy leather jackets abound, it can sometimes be difficult to find one that has a bit more ladylike charm.Enter today's VPOD. This vintage number is created out of strips of cream leather and cropped to just the right length. Then a talented artisan added snakeskin appliques of daffodils and a butterfly. Totally charming!And a one-of-a-kind find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Appleby Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Leather _Jacket

VPOD: A Trigere to Treasure
2008-04-04 06:25:00
In one interview, Pauline Trigere talked about how she could have been an architect or even a surgeon, but that she didn't think she would have enjoyed anything but designing collection after collection. And oh her collections! She began her business in 1942 and officially retired when she was 85 with work that has been compared to that of Balenciaga and Vionnet.Fabric was both inspiration and guide to Pauline Trigere, and she was especially known for the exquisite tailoring in her suits and coats. Today's VPOD is a perfect example of that craftsmanship.This 1960s ensemble features a coat in gray wool tweed with fox cuffs, a matching sleeveless sheath and a fox hat.It's a striking and exquisite find 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 here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Sen...
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VPOD: Gettin' Ready for April Showers
2008-04-03 16:46:00
It's time to gear up for the proverbial April showers ladies. And if you want to be singing and keep those raindrops from falling on your head, take a look at today's VPOD.This stylish umbrella by Roberta di Camerino will keep you dry in style. There's no reason to arrive at your destination looking like a wet noodle!And for more fashionable rainwear choices, check out my slideshow on Stylehive. Each hat, boot, scarf and trench is guaranteed to keep you in a sunshine mood even under the darkest of skies.They're all fashionable rain geat for vintage fashionistas!Umbrella available at Archive Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1950s fashion, Lilli Ann
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VPOD: Oooh La La Lilli
2008-04-02 15:15:00
If you read any of the fashion or entertainment magazines, you've seen the pics of celebrities wearing vintage. I mean, the night Angelina Jolie wore that $26 velvet dress from the Wasteland to the premiere of A Mighty Heart, more attention was given to the dress than to the subject of the film (which is perhaps a sad commentary about our priorities lately). From press coverage alone, you might think that vintage clothing comes in only one size: small enough to fit the perfect figures of Hollywood starlets. But here at Zuburbia, we hope to encourage women of all shapes and sizes to consider adding a little vintage to their wardrobe mix. And while there does seem to be a plethora of vintage choices in small sizes, there are other options out there if you devote a little time and effort to the search.Today's VPOD is one gorgeous choice. This amazing wool jacket is from the 1950s and features an hourglass shape, rhinestone broach button, and luxurious fox trim on the sleeves. D...

VPOD: Mission Missoni
2008-04-01 15:29:00
Have you heard the expression: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Well, that's exactly what newlyweds Otavio and Rosita Missoni did in 1953. They bought two knitting machines, set up a small knitwear shop in the basement of their home in Italy, and then discovered...uh-oh...the machines only made stripes. And so they sewed stripes and more stripes and then zig zags and then more stripes and the distinctive look of the Missoni knitwear line was born.Today's VPOD features a 1970 Missoni v-neck wool sweater in an abstract yellow, black and gray horizontal print. It's just the right weight for these still-chilly April mornings.And it's a timeless wardrobe staple for a vintage fashionista!Available at Hemlock Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. 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: Pump It Up
2008-03-31 16:13:00
In yesterday's LA Times, there was an interesting article entitled Pain at the Pump ." But it wasn't talking about the rising cost of oil. No, it was detailing the rising cost of the other kind of pumps: those by Christian Louboutin, Versace and Balenciaga. Cinderella would have had a fit if she lost one of these...it seems prices have broken through the magical $1,000 mark with some Spring styles carrying price tags of $1300 and more! As Miuccia Prada said in the article: "The obsession with handbags is over. It's about shoes."So how thrilling to find today's VPOD. These vintage 1970s Givenchy peep-toe pumps are just as sexy, just as dramatic, just as glam as the new ones in stores carrying the four-digit price tags. They're cocoa patent leather on cream leather with a 4.5-inch heel and while I'm sure they're as comfy as any 4.5-inch heel can be, at least they won't be as painful on your pocketbook--these won't cost a month's rent.They're a sexy, affordable find for ...

VPOD: Jump(suit) for Joy
2008-03-27 14:18:00
In fashion, at least, there is proof of reincarnation. How else to explain the jumpsuit returning to life once again? And from my informal opinion polls, this is one polarizing piece of clothing: you either Love it (with a capital L) or Hate it (with a capital H).If you're part of the latter group, you won't be too pleased with today's VPOD selection. But if you're of the other persuasion, you can clap your hands with glee. After all, the trick is finding a jumpsuit that is both fashionable and comfortable, and this one is a clearly a winner. Designed in the 1970s by Diane von Furstenberg, it channels the ease of her iconic wrap dresses as well as their fun prints.Wide legs. A wrap waist. A sexy v-neckline. This is a trendy little find for a vintage fashionista!Available at The Urban Collection.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and y...
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VPOD: A Victorian Treat
2008-03-26 15:40:00
As a vintage dealer, I primarily handle items from the last few decades. Although I do have an affinity for century-old clothing--and have a gorgeous black mourning dress that I will whip out of its archival box for an evening gala someday--it's so difficult to find clothes of this age in wonderful, wearable condition. Today's VPOD, however, is a notable exception.This white linen bustle coat dates from the 1880s and has a very contemporary feel with its scalloped edging, adjustable side ruching and row of brass buttons. Even more exciting is that it's a wearable size (36-27-44 to be exact) and in sturdy, wearable condition.You sassy teens and twenty-somethings can pair it with leggings; more mature gals like myself can match it with jeans for day or satin trousers for evening. It's a true Victorian treat 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 mail...
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VPOD: Vintage of Tomorrow
2008-03-25 14:28:00
When people meet me for the first time, they inevitably expect me to be wearing head-to-toe vintage. And they are always disappointed. Seldom does head-to-toe vintage work well. Instead, I pepper my outfits with vintage: a blouse or blazer here, a cuff bracelet or vintage belt there. And while I love my super-flattering pair of Jordache jeans from the 1970s I also wear Seven for All Mankind. This weekend, I sported a pair of black-and-fire-engine-red vintage pumps with a very contemporary dress.Yet even when I buy contemporary clothes, I've got vintage on my mind: the vintage of tomorrow. I'm always asking myself, Is this something I'd like to pass on to my granddaughter someday? (And no I'm not a grandmother yet!) But it's a way to test whether I think something is timeless. And if I'm going to buy timeless, well-designed, contemporary pieces, I prefer to pay bargain prices. So I thought I'd share one of my secret sources. Gilt.com offers luxury lifestyle brands at s...
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VPOD: Polo Power
2008-03-24 04:04:00
The sport of polo was first played in Persia as a training game for the military and has been called the "Game of Kings." Of course, in the fashion world, Polo is associated with Ralph Lauren. But the label on today's VPOD comes from a more unlikely source.This carefree summer frock is actually a Malia-Honolulu creation but without an ounce of Hawaiian influence. Instead, it's loaded with preppy fun-in-the-sun appeal with bold stripes and a polo pony print on kelly green cotton. Plus its price tag is designed for those of us who don't have trust funds.What a preppy polo find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Mavro Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, preppy, polo, Vintage Dress
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VPOD: Sole Desire: The Shoes of Christian Louboutin
2008-03-21 14:35:00
There's still time to catch the first exhibition to feature the work of Christian Louboutin. Examples of his work from The Museum at FIT and the Christian Louboutin archives will be on display at The Museum at FIT until April 19th.Born in 1964, Christian Louboutin began sketching shoes at the age of 11, and his red-soled shoes are now worn by celebrities and fashion-conscious women worldwide. His "Pansy" Mary Janes, featured here, are made of silk crepe and suede and scream "Springtime." One wonders if they were influenced by the time he spent as a landscape designer. (Yes, a landscape designer!)Not near NYC? Be sure to check out the online exhibition here to read more about this talented designer. And don't miss the "Shoe Lexicon" section to learn the definition of every shoe term imaginable.This is "sole" food for a vintage fashionista!(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your in...
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VPOD: A Gem of a Jacket
2008-03-20 15:24:00
in 1933, Adolf Schuman founded his wholesale business and named it "Lilli Ann" after his wife Lillian. The company grew quickly and had over $1 million in sales by 1940. Now I'm a real Lilli Ann fan as are many vintage fashionistas, but I particularly love the work from these early days of the company. Take a look at today's VPOD.This black knit jacket from the late 1940s has quite contemporary styling with its gathered torso and band collar. Add in the just the right amount of pearls and rhinestones and you have a wonderful piece that you can wear for day or evening.It's a gem of a jacket 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 here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1940s fashion, Lilli Ann, Designer
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VPOD: Shaheen Sarong
2008-03-19 14:44:00
Every Alfred Shaheen print has a history that can be traced to a Polynesian or Far Eastern culture. And today's VPOD is no exception.This 1950s rayon dress features native fisherman along with colorful fish. And like all Shaheen prints, it was handscreened onto the fabric using separate screens for each color in the design. But unlike many Shaheen prints that are bright and colorful, this one is more subdued and quite interesting.Of course, it does take second fiddle to the chic sarong design of the dress.But together, they create a lovely choice 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 here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Jewelry, 1950s fashion, Alfred Shaheen, Designer,Vintage Dresses

VPOD: Off the Cuff
2008-03-18 15:10:00
Coco Chanel began her career designing hats. By the beginning of WWI, she had expanded into clothing and during the 1920s, she also turned her talents to the design of costume jewelry and changed our view of costume jewelry forever.First of all, even though "fake," Chanel created jewelry of the highest quality and made it collectible with limited runs, some signed pieces and non-fake price tags. She also decided to embrace its fakeness by making it bigger in size, more bold in color, or more abundant, as in multiple strands of pearls instead of just one.Today's VPOD features a gold Chanel bracelet from the 1970s that has multi-colored leather strips woven through its dainty design. It's a perfect Springtime treat for a vintage fashionista!Available at VeryVintage.com.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time...

VPOD: A Perfect Match
2008-03-17 14:20:00
Once upon a time, decades ago, in a fashion land far, far away, ladies actually matched their shoes and their handbags. No, this isn't a fairy tale. They really did! Match ing sets were all the rage. Of course, these days, the rules have relaxed and it's fun and fashionable to mix it up. But with everyone else mixing it up, it's quite interesting to wear a matching set.Take a look at today's VPOD. This vintage handbag and pair of heels by Andrew Geller are classy and chic. The printed pattern is Byzantine and done in white and heather gray (one of my favorite colors for Spring). They're a perfect match for a vintage fashionista!Available at ModBag.com.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Andrew Geller, vintage handbag,Vintage Purse
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VPOD: A Barbieri Beauty
2008-03-14 15:02:00
Sometimes a girl just can't make up her mind...Should she wear a flirty little cocktail number or go for the glamour of an evening gown? Instead of furrowing that brow and creating unnecessary frown lines, why not get hybrid with this unique little number by Helena Barbieri?This sleeveless crepe dress is absolutely stunning with its Mondrian pattern of beading and an ankle-length chiffon panel that trails behind. Often compared to Ceil Chapman, Helena Barbieri is a favorite of savvy collectors.And this gorgeous piece is an outstanding find for a vintage fashionista!Available at TheFrock.com.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Designer, Helena Barbieri,Vintage Evening Gown
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VPOD: Color Your World
2008-03-13 15:36:00
Spring has sprung! At least in all the fashion magazines. Pages and pages of colorful, fun items. Pages and pages of beautiful editorial shoots. But do you ever read the small print on those pages? Where it tells you the designer and the price of the item? And has that price ever taken your breath away?Of course, there are many designer vintage items that carry price tags that could feed the populations of small countries for a week too. But there are also plenty of affordable, fun Spring items to be had in your local vintage boutiques and online.Today's VPOD features one such item awaiting bids on eBay. This playful 1960s minidress by Malia features bold colors mixed with both a floral and a geometric print. And you gotta love those puffy sleeves.It's just one way to color the world for a vintage fashionista!Available at Hippo Gorilla Giraffe Vintage on eBay.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email ma...
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VPOD: Rhodes Scholar
2008-02-18 15:15:00
Shakespeare's Juliet says "What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet." Tell that to the men and women who are pouring over the latest lists of popular baby names and deciding what to name their soon-to-arrive bundles of joy! These days, of course, celebrities have made it fashionable to choose unusual baby names. But this wasn't the case back in 1940 when Zandra Rhodes was born. Her brave mother, at a time when Mary, Betty, Dorothy, Helen or Barbara would have been the norm, decided to spell her little girl's name with a "Z" rather than an "S." So Sandra became Zandra and grew up to become a famed textile designer with both a very distinctive style and a very distinctive name.Today's VPOD features one of her 1980 designs. This lovely dress has a feminine pleated ruffled neckline and a satin shoestring belt with a subtle baby blue and pink print on black silk crepe that shows off Zandra's signature for all to see.It's a classy lit...
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VPOD: Baby Oh Baby
2008-02-15 14:59:00
When Carroll Baker starred in the 1956 movie Baby Doll she wore a short little nightie that soon became a "must-have" fashion item and shortly transitioned into daywear. Ta-dah! The babydoll dress was born.These flirty dresses with forgiving fits are more popular than ever (perhaps fueled by all the Hollywood actresses who love to wear them to camouflage and deny their pregnancies). But there's no denying that they are fun and ultra-comfy to wear. The only challenge is finding one in a cut and fabric that won't make you look too, well...babyish.Enter today's VPOD. An original born in the 1960s, this silk crepe baby doll has a chic, grown-up appeal. And yes, that is a Pucci print!What a great Spring dress for vintage fashionista!Available at The Cat's Meow.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Pag...

VPOD: Color My World
2008-02-14 15:28:00
Maybe you were one of those lucky people who always knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. Not me. I probably changed my mind twenty times before I hit high school. The list included such varied professions as international journalist, heart surgeon and textile designer. And with that love of fabrics, you can imagine why this little frock stopped me in my tracks.The variegated jewel tones of the dyed silk used in this dress are simply stunning. And what luck that the fabric was masterfully draped by Guy Laroche in a flowing, comfortable design. Just think--he turned out this beauty in the 1970s just a few decades into a career that began with no formal design experience!What a chic way to color the world of a vintage fashionista!Available at auction on eBay from Seller ID: koko1954.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can un...
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VPOD: Colorful Cashin
2008-02-12 15:20:00
Bonnie Cashin was recognized with over two dozen industry awards throughout her long and varied career. And while she is identified as a pioneer in the design of American sportswear, it's interesting to note that she started her career designing for dancers--first for a local ballet troupe and later for the famed Roxy theater--and even applied her talents to the design of practical, comfortable military uniforms for women during WWII.Today's VPOD features a fun colorblock lambswool sweater she designed in the 1970s. With its ribbed neck and cropped sleeves, it still looks fresh and contemporary three decades later!It's a sensational find for a vintage fashionista! Available at Retrodress.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1970s fashion, r...
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VPOD: Color Your World
2008-02-11 15:37:00
Color your world or at the very least...your feet. If you've been wanting to add some color to your wardrobe but holding back for any one of dozens of reasons, today's VPOD would be a baby step in the right direction.These patent leather vintage heels from Spain have a very 80s vibe and are sure to kick up the color quotient a few notches with their flaming leather appliques in canary yellow, kelly green, flaming red and midnight blue. They're a sexy and colorful find for a vintage fashionista!Available at NeoVintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1980s fashion, retro, Vintage Shoes,
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