Posts Tagged ‘vintage’
Vintage Courrèges Coat
Calling all vintage Courrèges collectors, this bright orange, double-breasted pea coat is currently up for auction on eBay. I love this timeless cut, superb structure and Peter Pan collar. Current bid $55. Click on the image to see the full listing. And to find out more about the often copied designer, see my earlier post about André Courrèges here.
Chartreuse Set
Marilyn Monroe was buried in chartreuse, the color of her favorite Pucci dress. Chartreuse is a tricky color. It’s somewhere between green and yellow and I’m never quite sure if I love it or hate it. But today I am enamored with it because I found this unusual, vintage suede purse with matching gloves, both wrapped in brown leather trim. $50 on eBay. Click on the images below to see the listing.
Rainy Days and Sundays
It’s raining here in Los Angeles today so I’m sipping coffee and browsing vintage spy coats on eBay. I already have two amazing vintage trench coats. And when I say two, I mean four of course. Still, just because I’m on a diet doesn’t mean I can’t see the dessert cart.
Today I found a vintage Lanvin spy coat in a traditional khaki. Love the tortoise-like buckles on the cuffs. The current bid on eBay is only $29.99, which is a great price for vintage Lanvin. Click on the images below to see the listing.
Orange Crush
Vintage 1960s tailored cardigan on eBay. Current bid $14.99. Click on the above image to see the listing.
Flea Market Find
I saw this lovely number at the flea market today and it spoke to me. And to my wallet. It’s an aubergine, 100% wool, beret style cap adorned with a lilac, flocked veil and a purple satin bow embroidered with clear beads. $10.
This One Goes To Eleven
To commemorate 11/11/11, I found eleven cool things featuring the number eleven in some form. Enjoy. 
Buy three sets of these corduroy plushies to make a triptych. Made by plushteam on etsy. $45 for two ones or for one eleven.
The “Ultimate Casino Royale Party on a Stick” 11-piece kit from LittleRetreats on etsy. $37.25.
Upcycled necklace made from 11 vintage metal buttons by objectsandsubjects on etsy. $16.
The Eagle has landed! Drink your way back to 1969 with this Apollo Eleven “Moonshot” glass. Current bid on eBay $7.99.
Golden blue necklace with 11 seed bead hoops on an 11-inch chain from HumbleElegance on etsy. $20.
The “11 o’clock Clock” from CyberMoon on etsy. $17.
The “Eleven” necklace on a matte copper chain with 11 rounded, diamond-shaped beads. Made by madebyscarlet on etsy. $16.
Eleven vintage lavender and rhinestone shank buttons from beautifulliving on etsy. $9.95.
Eleven hand-forged gold filled bars hanging from a 14k gold filled chain, from lilyja on etsy. $59.
The “Space Halo Orbiter,” or an 11-strand crocheted necklace/scarf from gogogorobot on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1940s eleven-strand necklace from baublesbeads on etsy. $19.
Have a Cowl
Scarves are great, but sometimes a girl (or a guy) needs a cowl. Although, when men wear them I think they’re called gaiters.
Whatever you call them, I prefer tightly crocheted or knitted neck warmers with functional buttons because they offer more flexibility; you can go for a prim buttoned up look, a partially buttoned open collar look, or let it hang loosely down your shoulders like a capelet. Most cowls are also easy to stash in your purse or bag when not in use (depending on the size of your bag that is). One more thing, if you’re the fashionable type, definitely stay away from fleece cowls. Unless you’re going for that extreme camping look.
The absolute best place to find original, handmade cowls is etsy of course. Below are some of my favorites (there’s even one for dogs). Click on each image to see the listing.
Wool and acrylic blend gaiter in a warm curry spice. Made by gypseatree on etsy. $37. Other colors available by request.
The “Elizabeth I” crocheted neck ruff in mustard made by DesiredCrochet on etsy. $17.
Here’s a unisex, hand knitted acrylic cowl made by KYSAA on etsy. $20.
Dogs get chilly too! The Brown Barker here is a custom neck warmer/hood for dogs, made-to-order by HippiePups on etsy. $30.
Recycled, buttery soft leather and angora neck warmer from MacolieMonster on etsy. $36.
Brown, green and black ruffled acrylic scarf from Periay on etsy. $18.
Cranberry wool-blend cowl with functional buttons, handmade by WindyCityKnits on etsy. $30.
Mary Poppins would be proud to sport this ruffly cowl adorned with vintage buttons, made by CheshireFarm on etsy. $15.
Super-chunky, cable knit neck warmer made by LaimaShop on etsy. $68.
A beautifully simple and inexpensive teal cowl with vintage seashell button. Made by Witherwood on etsy. $9.
OK, I know I said no fleece, but the fleece is hidden on the inside here so it’s totally acceptable. Upcycled plaid neck warmer from OhMaudlinMe on etsy. $30.
Adjustable buttoned cowl made by Witherwood on etsy. $7.
Snuggly neck warmer reconstructed from a vintage faux mink coat, complete with black satin ties. Made by SewTrendy on etsy. $30.
Look at the versatility of this dark purple, crocheted cowl. The three functional buttons give you so many options. Made by TallentedCrafts on etsy. $12.
Perk up your drab winter with this sunshiny yellow neck warmer with orange toggle button by akphotoncrafts on etsy. $10.
Another highly versatile cowl made by wearaddiction on etsy. $17.50.
Elegant hand knitted leaf cowl made from 100% merino wool by LeafyDesign on etsy. $55.
OK, so maybe you’re not ready to commit to a cowl. Here’s one that’s a little bit cowl, a little bit scarf, complete with wood buttons. Made by FrogSong on etsy. $15.
100% cashmere, double-thick, brioche stitch, extra-tall cowl in steel blue. Made by kimbarelli on etsy. $49.95.
A striking caped cowl in 100% wool with wood toggle button. Made by lightist on etsy. $95.
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.
Raspberry Topping
Raspberry berets are so over, but you could never go wrong with this vintage, raspberry mohair, cloche-style fedora, made in Germany. $27 on eBay. Click on the image to see the listing.
Fascinate Her
Amazing vintage 1950s Frank Olive Private Collection beaded, rhinestone velvet cap. Attached fascinator combs on each side. $175 on eBay. Click the image to see the full listing.
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