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Vintage Clampers

I have a predilection for vintage clampers, those hinged bracelets that rely on the tension from the hinge to stay closed (although some have clasps as well). Vintage clampers can be found in just about every material imaginable: Bakelite, Lucite, plastic, silvertone, enamel, celluloid. Some are abstract, Art Deco, or Art Nouveau, some even come in animal shapes. Some are flashy and rhinestone encrusted and some are mod and minimalist. I love them all.

As one can imagine, there are hundreds of vintage clampers on eBay and etsy, but we saved you the trouble of wading through all the junk. Below are some of the best clamper bracelets we found this week. Click on each image to see the listing.

Vintage 1950s pink Lucite clamper from griffincat on etsy. $6.99.

One of my favorite vintage jewelry makers. A very collectible, signed Sarah Coventry silvertone clamper bracelet. Current bid on eBay $9.99.

Huge rhinestone encrusted leopard head clamper from TheVintageAngel on etsy. $54.40.

Vintage 1980s red enamel and gold metal clamper from popgoesmyvintage on etsy. $25.

Vintage silver plated crystal rhinestone hinged bracelet from VermontJewelryShop on etsy. $22.

Another one of my favorite vintage jewelry makers. A vintage Trifari clamper in a creamy enamel and goldtone from GillyLynn on etsy. $18.

Vintage 1970s Givenchy lucite clamper bracelet. Current bid on eBay $74.99.

Vintage aurora borealis rhinestone and faux pearl buckle clamper. Current bid on eBay $34.95.

Vintage 1960s two-tone Lucite clamper bangles. This auction is for the blue one, but the seller has more. These are new old stock. Very mod. Current bid on eBay $20.72.

Vintage figural cat bracelet in blue enamel with rhinestones and glass eyes. Signed “Ciner.” Current bid on eBay $104.99.

Vintage black Bakelite clamper with large rhinestones. Current bid on eBay $9.99.

Vintage Trifari brushed gold leaf clamper from VintageGypsies on etsy. $32.

Very wide and striking green and goldtone clamper bangle from duSayeJewelry on etsy. $35.

Vintage 1940s to 1950s thermoplastic with pave set rhinestones clamper bracelet and matching clip-on earrings. Signed by Weiss, highly collectible. Current bid on eBay $150.

Vintage embossed brass buckle clamper from terrasouljewelry on etsy. $59.

Vintage 1950s black Lucite clamper bangle from ANTIQUEANDVINTAGE on etsy. $24.97.

Vintage goldtone clamper from EyeCandyAntiques on etsy. $18.

Vintage chunky cabochon, multi-hinged, brass filigreed clamper from PattycakesPlunder on etsy. $65.

Vintage modernist geometric design clamper from Moderra on etsy. $5.

Vintage chunky and super shiny red orange clamper bracelet from mooivintage on etsy. $32.

Written by Verdell

November 7, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Posted in 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Accessories, Designer, eBay, etsy, Jewelry, Vintage, Women

Tagged with abstract, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, aurora borealis, bakelite, bangles, bracelet, bracelets, brass, buckle, cabochon, celluloid, Ciner, clamper, clampers, eBay, enamel, etsy, Givenchy, goldtone, hinge, hinged, jewelry, leopard, lucite, mod, pave, plastic, rhinestones, Sarah Coventry, silvertone, thermoplastic, thermoset, Trifari, vintage, Weiss

Featured Seller: Nicholettes

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I apologize for my lengthy fashion blogging absence, but things got kind of heavy. My beloved brother Sean passed away suddenly at age 38, which is far too soon for anyone to leave, especially someone as amazing as him. When I left for D.C., and we still had hope that he would recover, I packed just enough to get me through a few days. Those days stretched into two weeks and I eventually found myself shopping for a dress to wear to his funeral.

And a vintage hat of course.

I want to express enormous gratitude to Nicholette Alexander, a wonderful seller on etsy who expedited the veiled hat below to me in D.C. so that I could have it in time for Sean’s funeral.

That said, “Nicholettes” (as she is known on etsy) is my featured seller this week. Similar to the one I purchased from her, Nicholettes has a number of stunning vintage hats (among other great vintage finds) available in her etsy shop right now, many of which come with free hat boxes! Click on each image below to see the full listing.

Vintage cocoa brown birdcage hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $25.

Vintage velveteen feathered stovepipe from Nicholettes on etsy. $45.

Vintage satin-wrapped pillbox from Nicholettes on etsy. $39.

Vintage 1960s mod hat and hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.

Vintage 1960s “Jackie O” polka dot pillbox hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.95.

Black and red mini top hat with ostrich feathers from Nicholettes on etsy. $18.

Vintage veiled velvet pillbox hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $29.

Vintage mustard gold fedora with hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $39.

Vintage velvety pleated cloche with free hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.

Vintage 1960s so mod faux leopard fez from Nicholettes on etsy. $21.

Vintage velour tilt cap with sateen bow from Nicholettes on etsy. $75.

Written by Verdell

October 17, 2011 at 11:58 am

Posted in 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 2011, Accessories, etsy, Feathers, Featured Seller, Hats, Vintage, Women

Tagged with 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, 1960s, 2011, 20s, 30s, 50s, 60s, birdcage, bow, chapeau, cloche, etsy, fascinator, fashion, feathered, feathers, Featured Seller, fedora, fez, funeral, hat, hats, leopard, mourning, Nicholettes, pillbox, stovepipe, veil, veiled, velvet, vintage

Off to the Laces

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I don’t know much about royalty or Kate Middleton or what a queen consort-to-be does in her free time, but I know a knockout dress when I see one. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge appeared this summer in a blue lace dress by Erdem, copycats have popped up all over the Internet.

I love the simplicity of the dress with its bateau neckline and half sleeves, it feels very vintage 1960s. There are many ways you can work a lace dress into your rotation this season without looking like a fad-chasing Kate wannabe. We found a number of timeless, vintage pieces on etsy and eBay this week. Click on each image below to see the full listing.

From the office to cocktails. Vintage 1960s lace dress on eBay. Current bid $49.

Vintage 1950s two-piece pink lace set from melsvanity on etsy. $98.

Vintage Titanic-era silk dress with lace overlay from a French estate sale. Current bid on eBay $15.56.

Vintage 1950s violet lace and chiffon dress from jantiques on etsy. $85.

Vintage 1950s mesh and lace wiggle dress with matching belt from charlottage on etsy. $91.

Va-va-vintage 1950s cobalt blue lace dress from VintConditionStyle on etsy. $76.

Vintage mesh and lace evening gown. $110 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s lace mermaid dress from JunkSisters911 on etsy. $75.

Vintage 1950s delicate black lace sweetheart dress from DOTTO on etsy. $86.70.

Vintage 1960s white Illusion lace wiggle dress from FabVintage on etsy. $44.

Vintage 1960s black lace party dress from lovedodo on etsy. $55.

Vintage mocha and cream lace dress from PuckerUpVintage on etsy. $40.

Vintage 1960s chiffon and lace caped pencil dress from SybilStyle on etsy. $38.

Vintage 1960s pink lace party dress from DecadencePast on etsy. $74.50.

Vintage 1980s black lace cocktail dress from 19vintageclothing on etsy. $45.

Written by Verdell

September 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm

Posted in 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 2011, Dresses, eBay, etsy, Fashion, Mad Men Style, Royalty, Vintage, Women

Tagged with 1960s lace dress, 2011, 60s lace dress, black lace, blue lace, brown lace, cocktail dress, dress, Duchess of Cambridge, Erdem, evening gown, gown, illusion lace, Kate Middleton, lace, lace dress, pink lace, vintage

Party Girl

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I sense a dark cloud creeping in the distance. You feel it too, I know. That foreboding sense of doom is the end of summer, and thus, the beginning of the holiday party season.

So you’re going to need a new evening gown. Don’t even think about wearing that one from last year. It’s tired and you know it. Be adventurous. Wear some freaking color you Quaker; it’s winter not a funeral. Or if you do go with black, make sure there are interesting details like lace or beading. Don’t make the accessories do all the work. And have some fun, man. It’s just a dress.

Here are some choice cocktail/evening gowns we found on etsy and eBay this week. Click on each image to see the full listing. Cheers.

Vintage 1960s beaded chiffon gown on eBay. Buy it now for $299 or make an offer.

Vintage 1950s Kelly green evening gown with embroidered rhinestone bodice and structured hips. $268 on etsy.

Hello Marilyn. Vintage 1950s bombshell evening gown. $300 on eBay.

Vintage Bill Blass two-piece, quilted black satin ensemble with caped jacket and shift dress. Current bid on eBay $275.

Red carpet ready. Vintage satiny red gown. $49.95 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s hot pink scalloped formal on eBay. Current bid $149.

Vintage Lord & Taylor strapless sweetheart gown. $49.95 on eBay.

Vintage Lord & Taylor seafoam green cocktail dress and matching coat. Buy it now on eBay for $108 or make an offer.

Classic floor length dress with illusion lace bodice. Vintage 1940s Emma Domb evening gown from PaisleyBabylon on etsy. $298.

Vintage 1950s beaded yellow gown on eBay. Buy it now for $100.

Vintage 1950s pale pink and black flocked hourglass gown. $260 on etsy.

A walking Tiffany’s box. Vintage 1960s sheer aqua dress with chiffon overlay. Buy it now on eBay for $78.

Vintage late 1960s to 1970s handmade beauty queen gown from zoevintageboutique on etsy. $250.

Written by Verdell

September 19, 2011 at 12:34 am

Posted in 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 2011, Dresses, eBay, Essentials, etsy, Fashion, Mad Men Style, Seasonal, Vintage, Winter, Women

Tagged with 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 60s, cocktail, cocktail gown, dress, Emma Domb, evening gown, evening wear, formal, gown, Lord & Taylor, strapless gown, vintage, wiggle dress

Redux on the Runway

Spotted at Target

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Spotted at Target yesterday, some decent vintage-style cloches for $16. Not bad, Target, no bad. Unfortunately, they only come in one size and my head is on the small side. But hey, it’s what’s inside that counts, yeah? If you love this style, I recently found a nice crop of them on eBay and etsy. Click here to see them all.

Written by Verdell

September 5, 2011 at 10:03 am

Posted in 1920s, 1930s, 2011, Accessories, Essentials, etsy, Fall, Fashion, Hats, Vintage, Winter, Women

Tagged with 2011, cloche, hat, hats, new, Target, vintage

Good Mourning

The Eton Crop and the Cloche

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It was the 1920s. The Great War was over, women won the vote, and the music of the Jazz Age empowered us to bebop our way through a period of sustained prosperity. Of course, women still had it tough, but we were beginning to assert our independence and break free from many sartorial and social restrictions. Indeed, our fashions reflected this new-found freedom. We wore looser, shorter clothes, bobbed our hair and discovered that make up isn’t just for prostitutes.

It was also during this time that the hairstyle known as the Eton crop (the short, slicked-down cut worn by Josephine Baker) became so popular. It is said that the Eton crop emerged during this time because it was the best hairstyle to show off the trendiest hat of the era, the cloche.

A cloche is a fitted, bell-shaped hat (originally invented by milliner Caroline Reboux in 1908), typically worn very low on the forehead. This style of hat peaked in popularity in the 1920s and continued to be seen until about 1933.

These days, whether vintage or new, cloche hats continue to represent feminism, independence and the height of style. Below we have gathered a selection of vintage, new and custom made cloche-style hats found on etsy this week. Click on each image below to see the full listing.