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Vintage Cuff Links
I love vintage cuff links, especially when paired with an oversized ruffle-front tuxedo shirt over leggings, so you can imagine my delight as I passed by Dustmuffin today and saw these beauties in the window. Dustmuffin’s proprietors are so friendly and have an infectious enthusiasm that isn’t too sales pushy. They’re also quite knowledgeable. For example, I was told that the 1950s-era tropical cuff links below were hand painted and the iridescent effect inside was created using morpho butterfly wings. If you look closely you can see the veins. Fascinating! This is particularly rare nowadays as ripping the wings off of butterflies to make jewelry is somewhat frowned upon.
I also picked up the vintage aurora borealis cuff links below, which are quite stunning. The giant cocktail stones are perfect for women who love to wear french cuffs. Both of these sets of vintage cuff links were under $20 each. And they have more too. I might go back later for the 1960s-era red enamel cuff links I saw in the window.
Dustmuffin isn’t a vintage store, but they do carry some lovely vintage pieces and handmade jewelry made from re-purposed vintage stones, etc. It’s a great local shop to buy gifts. Definitely stop in if you’re in the neighborhood. Dustmuffin is located at 3517 W. Sunset in Silver Lake, 90026.
Skinny Mocha
Vintage 1970s metallic chevron jumpsuit with bateau neckline, bell sleeves and a sash belt. Current bid on eBay $30. Click on the images below to see the actual listing.
Lingerie by I.D. Sarrieri
I recently discovered lingerie by I.D. Sarrieri and am in love nearly every piece in the collection. There’s some retro pinup styles but without being too kitschy. There are some nice classics too. Below are a few of my favorite pieces. Click on each image below to see the the listing. Also, check out the “outlet” tab on their website for some great prices.
From the “Ava” collection, a long-sleeved Chantilly lace bodysuit.
Bleumarine silk satin stretched over demi-cups trimmed in Chantilly lace. Removable straps.
Midnight Chantilly lace boxers with bleumarine trim.
High waist brief with detachable garters in champagne or black.
An embroidered leather bra that somehow comes off sweet and not fetish. Hidden wire and stretch silk satin.
Get a Jump on These
There are tons of vintage, wide leg, super glam jumpsuits on eBay and etsy and these are the best we found this week. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.
Vintage 1970s plunging palazzo leg halter jumpsuit on eBay. Buy it now for $195 or make an offer.
Vintage 1970s ultra glam jersey jumpsuit. $98 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s jeweled neck wide leg jumpsuit. $85 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s two-piece floral jumpsuit on eBay. Buy it now for $95 with free shipping.
Vintage 1970s orange crush jumpsuit on eBay. Buy it now for $124.99.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s wide leg backless floral jumpsuit. $75 on eBay with free shipping.
Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin sea foam green jumpsuit with matching shawl. $145 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s silver goddess jumpsuit from chihuahuas8 on etsy. $75.
Vintage 1970s palazzo leg jumpsuit with rhinestone trim from ladyscarletts on etsy. $165.
Vintage 1960s formal jumpsuit with mod rhinestone embellishments from kimvintage on etsy. $145.
Vintage 1970s wide leg jumpsuit (can be worn on or off shoulder) from shmooozin on etsy. $53.99.
Vintage 1970s coral jumpsuit from VintageSanFrancisco on etsy. $75.
Vintage 1960s Don Jillette plaid jersey jumpsuit from prettyinprague on etsy. $65.
Vintage 1960s rose embroidered jumpsuit from GravelGhostVintage on etsy. $56.
Vintage floral palazzo leg jumpsuit on eBay. Current bid $34.99.
Winter’s Veil
This Week’s Look is still on holiday but we couldn’t resist a quick post for our voracious readers. Anyway, fashion never really takes a vacation, now does it? Or perhaps it does. How else can you explain resort wear?
Now that we have washed our hands of all that holiday hullabaloo we can start getting serious about spring 2012. As we mentioned last year, pleats and pastels and lace will be everywhere come pollen season and I can barely contain the urge to dust off my canary yellow veiled fascinator for brunch. Oh I almost forgot! I now have one in lavender too! Still, we are sensitive to the fact that some of you have been too busy cramming turkey and egg nog down your gullet to shop for vintage accessories. That’s why we’re here, to help you out of the winter doldrums and into something bright and light for spring. To that end, we searched etsy this week to find you some of the prettiest spring-inspired vintage toppers around. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.
Pictured above: A veiled beanie from Jil Sander’s Spring 2012 collection.
Vintage 1960s white pillbox hat with bird cage veil from BasyaBerkman on etsy. $35.
Vintage 1950s veiled ostrich feather hat in peacock blue from hollywoodhats on etsy. $35.
Vintage red veil with flocked mesh from hipandvintage on etsy. $10.
Vintage 1950s blue velvet headband with flocked veil from Flashbax on etsy. $40.
Vintage pastel green winged bird cage veil from HeartlandVintageShop on etsy. $28.99.
Vintage 1960s pale pink pillbox hat with woven veil from BasyaBerkman on etsy. $35.
Vintage cobalt blue veil with velvet bows from musarraandcompany on etsy. $29.99.
Vintage silvery veiled ring hat from Schmoo1515 on etsy. $18.
Vintage 1950s mossy green velvet veiled pillbox hat from BingoBox on etsy. $19.
Vintage 1930s to 1940s baby blue veiled cocktail hat from kumareeboo on etsy. $60.
Lemon and Lace
Vintage 1960s shift dress with matching jacket in a lemony taffeta covered with white lace and finished with rhinestone encrusted buttons. Sold by dayglodiva on etsy for $58. Click on the images below to see the listing.
Glittery Goddess Gown
If you like that Badgley Mischka caftan I posted earlier this week, but frowned at the $495 price tag, perhaps you will be interested in this vintage 1970s batwing gown trimmed with sparkly sequins and draped like a goddess. Current bid on eBay is $9.99. Click on the image below to see the actual listing.
Steal This
This gorgeous vintage coat with giant faux fox fur collar is only $25 on eBay right now; the auction ends in one hour. The seller just relisted the item so you have another shot. Click on the image below to see the listing.
Nothing Up My Sleeve
Vintage 1970s mini dress featuring amazing, giant lantern sleeves and incredible micro pleating. Sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder. Current bid on eBay $9.99. Click on the images below to see the actual listing.
Always in Accord
I love knife pleats and fortuny pleats, but accordion pleats are by far my favorite of the pleat varietals. And they’re going to be quite ubiquitous come spring 2012, especially in skirts. But as far as I’m concerned, they never really go out of style. Below we found a lovely selection of vintage and not-so-vintage accordion pleated pretties. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.
Accordion pleated chiffon dress with lightly fluted hem. $30.21 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s garnet maxi dress with accordion pleated skirt. Current bid on eBay is $14.99.
Sensational H&M black accordion pleated trapeze dress on eBay. Available as a “buy it now” auction for only $18.
Vintage 1970s accordion pleated, crossover secretary dress on eBay. Current bid $14.99.
Vintage accordion pleated maxi dress with sheer cape from VoxVintage on etsy. $38.
Vintage 1970s turquoise accordion pleated dress on eBay. $58 or make an offer.
Stretchy ivory satin cocoon dress with all over accordion pleats. Current bid on eBay $16.99.
Vintage 1970s cranberry red secretary dress from RustBeltThreads on etsy. $29.
Vintage 1970s Lillie Ruben accordion pleated dress with matching belt. Overpriced at $249 on eBay, but they do allow you to make an offer.
Vintage 1970s pumpkin spice accordion pleated dress from bloomstreetvintage on etsy. $36.
Vintage 1970s bright red accordion pleated skirt. $14.99 on eBay.
Vintage ivory dress blouse with accordion pleated ascot. Current bid on eBay $8.99.
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