Posts Tagged ‘vintage’
Get Pumped
I love brightly-colored vintage pumps. I really love dead stock vintage pumps. And I really, really love brightly-colored, dead stock vintage pumps in my size. Case in point, my newest acquisition. A lovely pair of vintage electric blue pumps in like new condition.
Vintage, dead stock pumps by Proxy. Electric blue leather. Knotted bow detail on heel. Made in Spain. Purchased on etsy for $32.
And here they are on my feet. Don’t they look smashing with my white-on-white tuxedo striped pants?
During my search for these bad babies, I passed on quite a number of awesome, brightly-colored vintage pumps. Below are the some of the shoes I rejected, not because I didn’t like them, rather I’m trying to exercise restraint when it comes to shopping. My loss is your gain, so get pumped.
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Vintage 1980s purple pumps from RaleighVintage on etsy. $18.
Vintage 1980s yellow snakeskin heels from kokorokoko on etsy. $44.
Vintage red stilletos from amberpear on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1980s Neiman Marcus hot pink leather pumps from amymcleod on etsy. $34.
Vintage royal blue leather heels from pickypickins on etsy. Made in Spain. $34.
Vintage yellow peep toe heels from maisondec on etsy. $26.50.
Raspberry satin pleated pumps from magiebelle on etsy. $30.
Vintage Wild Pair electric blue leather stilettos from oraclemuse on etsy. $27.
Vintage 1980s Bandolino red hot peep toes from sweetrefrainvintage on etsy. $25.
OK, so these aren’t brightly-colored, but they are exactly like my blue ones! Vintage 1980s ivory leather pumps by Proxy, with knotted bow detail on each heel. From myvintagelook on etsy. $25.
Make a Spectacle of Yourself
I scored an impeccable pair of vintage Missoni sunglasses this week, but first I had to wade through an online sea of new old stock/dead stock (vintage, never used), gently used and vintage knock-off sunglasses on eBay and etsy.
As you can imagine, there’s a lot of junk out there.
To save you the pain of replicating my exhaustive search, below I have assembled a collection of some of the more interesting, original vintage sunnies I found on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image below to view the entire listing.
Vintage (new old stock) Miss Dior sunglasses on eBay. Starting bid $99.
Vintage (60s dead stock) mid-century, electric orange sunglasses with super thick plastic frames. $67.50 on etsy.
Vintage (used) 70s Christian Dior oversized square sunglasses with shades of butterscotch to dark taupe. $188 on etsy.
Vintage (dead stock) 70s funky mint sunglasses made in Germany. $59.99 om etsy.
Vintage (new old stock, never used) brown aviators on etsy. $6.75.
Vintage (deadstock) 60s mod, navy blue square framed sunnies on etsy. $67.50.
Vintage (used) tiger striped amber blockers with smokey gradient lens and side panels. Made in Italy. $16 on etsy.
Vintage (used) Diane von Furstenburg tan, black and orange sunglasses on eBay. $150.
Vintage (used) 70s sunglasses made in France with unique, geometric arms. $44.40 on etsy.
Vintage (barely used) 70s Ski Optics Japan red, white and blue sunglasses/ski glasses. $30 on etsy.
Vintage (used) mirrored sunnies, made in France. $9.99 on etsy.
Vintage (used) gold plastic aviators with green plastic lenses. $7 on etsy.
Vintage (new old stock) Christian Dior sunglasses from the 70s. $225 on etsy.
Vintage (dead stock) brown sunglasses with glass lenses and metal arms and bridge. $9.98 on etsy.
Vintage (new old stock) 70s nose guard sunglasses by Bollé on eBay. $299.
Vintage (used) 70’s frosted sunglasses with lightweight metal frame and light brown tinted glass lenses. $8 on etsy.
Vintage (dead stock) 70s Emilio Pucci amber shades on etsy. $189.
Vintage (used) 60s pastel yellow sunglasses on etsy. Very mod. $35.
Vintage 70s round sunglasses with clear frames and blue lenses on eBay. $99.
Vintage (appear unworn) 70s Valentino sunglasses on eBay. $89.
Vintage 70s ski aviators with red metal frame on eBay. $7.99.
Vintage (new old stock) 70s Playgirl butterfly sunglasses on eBay. Buy it Now for $69 or make an offer.
Mod. Pants. Suit.
I’ll never forget the first time I gazed upon this mod pants suit. All at once I knew I had to have it, and at the same time, I knew that it could never be.
Mod. Pants. Suit.
An ivory, wool knit pants suit adorned with gold paillettes. Immaculate vintage condition.
Mod. Pants. Suit.
There’s a moment in every girl’s life when she asks herself, “can I pull this off?” It is in that very moment that a girl becomes a woman.
Mod. Pants. Suit. $40 on etsy. Click on the image above, if you dare.
Fashion Files: The Golden Age of the Secretary
After several notorious decades of stenography and coffee fetching, the office secretary eventually became extinct after the 1980s, replaced by administrative assistants and executive assistants. The title of secretary has since been relegated to condo association boards and official cabinet positions like Defense Secretary. Yawn.
To honor our fallen foremothers, today we revisit the Golden Age of the Secretary, from the wiggle skirts of the 1950s to the puffy sleeves of the 1980s. Click on each image below to see the listing. And hold my calls.
50s-era embellished brocade satin dress on eBay. Starting bid $112.
50s-era emerald green wiggle dress in raw silk on eBay. Starting bid $19.99.
50s-era bronze and black plaid secretary dress on eBay. Buy it Now for $24.95.
50s to 60s double-breasted secretary dress in lime green on eBay. Starting bid $16.12.
50s to 60s atomic knit secretary top and skirt on eBay. Starting bid $19.99.
60s orange ruffled secretary dress on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
60s secretary dress with scarf on eBay. Buy it Now $49.99.
60s silver floral brocade dress on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
60s two piece secretary suit on eBay. Buy it Now $15.99.
60s to 70s secretary mini dress with ascot and pleats on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
70s floral peaches and cream secretary dress with tuxedo trim on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
70s striped secretary blouse on eBay. Starting bid $9.95.
70s stripey secretary dress with pussy bow on eBay. Starting bid $9.99. Buy it Now for $18.
70s accordion secretary dress with ascot tie on eBay. Starting bid $13.99.
70s to early 80s blue and white striped secretary dress on eBay. Current bid $8.05.
80s sheer navy blue secretary dress with Peter Pan collar and cuffs on eBay. Starting bid $19.99.
80s light pink tuxedo secretary dress with wide cuffs on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
80s purple tiger print peplum secretary dress on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
80s secretary polka dot blouse with ascot tie on eBay. Buy it Now for $32.50.
80s champagne secretary dress with ascot on eBay. Starting bid .99 cents.
Hostess to the Max
The draped, Grecian-inspired maxi dresses of the 70s conjure scenes of Studio 54 and late night Tupperware parties. Some are ethnic flavored, some are disco ready. My grandmother called them “hostess gowns,” but then, she also chugged scotch and sodas in the afternoon and worked my poor grandfather into an early grave. As every hostess knows, emotional baggage is the perfect accessory for your vintage look.
Contrary to social norms, drinking your memories back into the dark recesses from whence they came does not need to be a drab affair, devoid of style. Wallowing in self-pity is, in itself, a special occasion. The dress code is tragic. The look is effortless.
Too hungover to shop? Not to worry. I have scoured eBay for some classic 70s looks that are sure to bring a little drama to your wardrobe. Click on the images below to see each listing. And call your sponsor.
Vintage cream cotton gauze maxi dress on eBay. Huge kimono sleeves and a half sash in back. Starting bid $14.99.
Vintage peach, sheer chiffon caped dress on eBay. Current bid $16.66.
Vintage caftan with angel sleeves and an empire drawstring waist on eBay. Buy it Now $149.99.
Vintage light plum chiffon maxi with caped sleeves on eBay. Current bid $13.50.
Vintage navy blue, tiered maxi dress with caped sleeves on eBay. Current bid $10.99.
Vintage pink maxi gown with fortuny pleats and sheer cape on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
Vintage black goddess gown with fringe on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
Vintage hot pink and orange tropical caftan on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
Vintage dusty rose, Grecian goddess maxi gown on eBay. Buy it Now $75.
Vintage persimmon halter maxi gown on eBay. $95.
Vintage Grecian goddess maxi on eBay. Buy it Now for $138 or make an offer.
Vintage disco halter maxi dress with matching jacket on eBay. Buy it Now for $54.99 or make an offer.
Vintage Christian Dior cream lace maxi dress on eBay. Current bid $16.49.
Vintage sheer embroidered dress on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
Vintage bronze gown with stunning draping. Current bid $42.28 on eBay.
Vintage one-shoulder, caped maxi dress on eBay. Buy it now for $95 or best offer.
Get This Fall Look For Less
Sure, you could max out your platinum card on this Gucci jumpsuit ($1995) and fedora ($450) on gucci.com, or you could get the same look for less than a sushi dinner. Just click your gel polished index finger on my fancy images below. Now give your personal shopper some brown sugar. Photo credit: Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello for WSJ Magazine.
Dark cherry wool felt fedora on etsy. $25.
Vintage military style jumpsuit on eBay. $36.
Camel fedora with buckle on etsy. $29.
Vintage Liz Claiborne jumpsuit on eBay. With belt. $16.
Put a feather in your cap. $9.99 for 10 feathers and hat pins. eBay.
Fall 2011: Season of the Jagburn
The long, lean and glam looks of the 70s are back this fall, reminiscent of the golden age of Halston, Lanvin and Pucci. This look is less disco and more 1970s does 1940s Katharine Hepburn. Above photo credit: Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello for WSJ Magazine. Dolce & Gabbana fox fur jacket (price upon request), Giorgio Armani trousers ($1,050) and blouse ($1050), Missoni platform sandals ($880), Charvet scarf (price upon request).
You too can channel your inner Bianca Jagger or Katharine Hepburn or “Jagburn” this fall with men’s suit inspired pieces, a mile long scarf, high waisted trousers with pleats and a faux fur topper. Below are some 70s/40s inspired looks to get you started on your new fall wardrobe. Click on each image to see the listing.
Vintage pin striped jacket by Christian Dior on eBay. $150.
Vintage polyester suit on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
Plaid chiffon scarf by WhiteMoth on etsy. $12.
Vintage wool trousers by ledoubleve on etsy. $40.
Vintage aqua draped evening gown by Miss Elliette on eBay. $39.
Vintage silver unicorn fur coat by xoUda on etsy. $38.
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