Game, Set, and Match
Sometimes matching is tacky but these vintage dresses with matching coats are the epitome of effortless style. Here are six favorites we found on etsy this week. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.
Vintage 1960s mod silver and aqua lurex dress with matching coat from missfarfalla on etsy. $115.
Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann couture label mini dress with matching coat from TimelessVixenVintage. $275.
Vintage 1960s pink chiffon beaded party dress with matching sheer jacket from voguevintage on etsy. $140.
Vintage 1960s navy blue wool dress with red trim and matching coat from SassySisterVintage on etsy. $114.
Vintage 1960s embossed cream and gold shift dress with matching coat from ladyscarletts on etsy. $127.50.
Vintage 1960s a-line wool dress and matching jacket from LeMollusque on etsy. $138.
Jacket Duty
High-neck, double-breasted military jacket from Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 collection. $2,217 at neimanmarcus.com. It was originally $6,335.
Featured Seller: Bayan Hippo
Bayan Hippo has developed a solid reputation as a purveyor of affordable, handmade fabric handbags and totes. I have purchased two bags from this seller in the past and will likely get another one soon. With the spring and summer months ahead, I’m leaning toward the “Sailor Tote Bag” below. Reviewers rave about how well-made these bags are and apparently the rope straps are super soft too. Now I just need to settle on a color.
Most of Bayan Hippo’s bags can be custom made-to-order in different sizes, colors, longer or shorter straps, etc. Click on the images below to visit Bayan Hippo’s etsy storefront.
Sailor Tote Bag made by bayanhippo on etsy. Available in red & white, navy blue & white, or yellow & white. $33.
Russian Princess
Vintage 1960s Stegari navy blue wool belted coat dress with mink trim. Click on the images below to see the eBay listing.
This Week’s Look Turns 100
Welcome to This Week’s Look’s 100th post celebration. /streamers. Bringing fashion to the wretched masses since 2011. /noisemakers. Here are some trivial statistics for you research and math types. To date, This Week’s Look has attracted more than 1600 followers and has been viewed 9,150 times. Our busiest day was December 11, 2011.
To commemorate this illustrious centennial, below we have curated 100 of our most favorite things. Just kidding. Who has time for that? How about 10? Below are 10 of our most favorite things right now, in no particular order. Click on each image to see the actual listing.
1. Vintage 1960s jersey micro mini dress. Current bid on eBay is $44.55.
2. Pour La Victoire blushing rose patent leather heels. $149 on eBay.
3. 1920s-style cloche in sky blue vintage wool with cut glass buckle. Made by bonniesknitting on etsy. $75.
4. Vintage zephyr wool knit jacket with impeccable shape and structure. Perfect for spring. $38.50 on etsy.
5. OPI Muppets Collection Nail Lacquer in “Meep-Meep-Meep,” $4.55 on Amazon.
6. Proenza Schouler yellow satin sandals with carved heels. Current bid on eBay is $100.
7. Vintage 1970s southwest space dye knit cardigan. $45 on eBay.
8. Vintage 1960s tortoise shell frames on eBay. Current bid is $75. 
9. Vintage 1960s Lanvin quilted silk bed jacket on eBay. Current bid is $20.99.
10. Star Wars Jedi inspired etched brass keychain from CreativeEtching on etsy. $8.
11. Yeah, yeah I said 10 things, but here’s one more. Custom made aviator cap in a nubbly, oaty wool from rocksandsalt on etsy. Comes in men’s, women’s, and kid’s sizes. $68.
12. OK, one more. Vintage 1960s black chantilly lace push up bra from BoudoirBarbie on etsy. $36.
The Whalen
A spectacular pair of sleek Beatles-inspired boots with a special John Fluevog design punched into the toe. The Fluevog Whalen. Comes in black or blue. Regularly $259, on sale now for $179. Click on the image below or visit fluevog.com to see it from like a bazillion angles.
The Grand Sleep
This is not made for sleeping but for sipping martinis and whispering innuendos. Vintage 1960s shimmering peach grand-sweep nightgown with illusion mesh bodice. Made by Formfit Rogers, one of the classic lingerie and sleepwear brands from this era. Current bid on eBay is $19.99. Click on the images below to see the actual listing.
Midnight Soiree Cocktail Ring
My new favorite cocktail ring features a giant olivine glass cabochon stone on a textured antiqued gold-plated base. $29.99 on jewelmint.com. I received 60 percent off my first purchase when I signed up.
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.
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