31.5.10

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Thanks to our 5 new followers, and my faithful 75! Without you I wouldn't be inspired to spend hours looking for pretty things ;) Its been a fun weekend, a little rainy but fun. I found lots of new things for my shop (I listed 10 new things this weekend) and I've got some beauties ready to go! I can't wait to get back to finding pretty little things for you. I had a suggestion for some plus size so I'll start there.

But I'm sure you're really only interested in who won....well here you go.

25 entries, 1/3rd of the 75 who follow..a lot of you missed out let me tell ya...but the lucky lady is

TART DECO!

Email me from my profile hun or contact me on facebook

looks like you'll get to use that vintage chain after all! ;)

Don't forget the GIVEAWAY

It closes TONIGHT @ 10 pm (pacific) and there are only 16 comments!

Enter by posting a comment on THIS POST

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

28.5.10

GIVEAWAY version 2.0


HOORAY I've made it to 75 blog followers, and as promised I've got some pretties to giveaway!

1. 50's Tiara box with velvet, gold tone metal frame and huge rhinestones in the clasp.
2. Not-quite-vintage flower brooch with rhinestones and metal petals.
3. 1962 "Love Letters" scarf from my personal vintage collection

Three pretty things to have fun with this summer. The tiara box can be used as a clutch or even a DS case for those tech-loving vintage fiends. The brooch is so cute, I fell in love with it.
The love letter scarf has envelopes addressed in different languages with postage, hearts and sweet nothings all over. One of my very favorite pieces that I had to share with one of you lucky commenters ;)

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The "Sweet Somethings" giveaway starts....NOW!

ANYONE, ANYWHERE can enter! I will ship these beauties anywhere!




^ 1962





26.5.10

I LOVE BOWS!

I love bows! I love how sweet they make anything they're added to. It adds a feminine, girly quality and looks so cute for any age. Works with any shape and can be put on just about everything. Purses, shoes, dresses, coats, hats, lamps (wouldn't that be adorable!?!?) Well I picked out some of my favorite dresses with bows to distract you while I get ready for my next giveaway. ;)
Adorable ribbon stitched bow knit dress with strong shoulders. A real treat for spring!
VioletvilleVintage
Beautiful printed chiffon party dress with HUGE pink bow! I would SOOO wear this!
DearGoldenVintage
Candy stripe ascot dress. LOVE! The best style for running around town!
caramelizedvintage
S-s-s-s-s-s-stunning 40s crepe wiggle dress with satin bow
Thrush
A-darn-dorable buffalo plaid ascot mini!
Thrush
Sleekest sailorette, simple sheath dress with sailor collar and super cute bow!
ingeniousrehab
Love this navy linen dress with bows at hips, the piping is genius and super flattering!
SnapitupVintage
Rockabilly at heart polka dot wiggle dress with all the trimming..can you say WANT?!
landof1000dresses
Seafoam goddess early 60s rhinestone button cocktail dress with bow waist
salvagelife
Stunning striped 50s sun dress with lime bows at waist...oh how i wish you were my size little dress!
CarolynnJosephine
EEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I love sailor dresses! If i could pull off a mini this deck-ed out little dress would be MINE! hehehehe
thegreedyseagull
Sweet in the 60s shift dress with pleating and flat bow. So cute for summer! I'm thinking with some navy keds.
undercapricorn
Beautiful detailed cobalt bows and ribbon party dress
Thrush
OMG too cute! 60s girl scout dress with patches and that iconic yellow bowtie!
margaretpearl
I've been drooling over this set forever..I want it so hard! I bet it will sell in autumn.
Timelessvixenvintage
And the deal of the day, a tangerine sailor collar easy day dress just waiting for some sandals and bangles.
vimvigorvintage

I promise i'll be starting the giveaway soon! I'm thinking friday so keep checking back!

OMG 75 FOLLOWERS!

We've finally done it!

75 followers!!

And as promised I'll be starting my giveaway asap. Stay tuned for details!

22.5.10

Suprise Vintage Bones

No, not literally bones, but Bones the show. I've been re-watching all the seasons on Netflix (I love watching instantly!) and today I was watching an episode with one of the suspect's wives was wearing an adorable embroidered polished cotton dress.
If its not vintage its sure styled as such. I love it. I would buy it..in fact I would love to have it in orange or pink..or yellow....or blue...any color..all colors! So I went a lookin' just incase you were looking for one too ;) Here are some of the embroidered beauties I found.
Here is a GORGEOUS kelly green dress with similar lines to the dress in the show. I love the color, love the style. love the sweet little bow at the waist. Too cute!!
Traven7
Pretty embroidered sun dress (matching jacket not shown) pretty little daisy print and eyelet trim.
VintageTime Machine
OOH this is what I was looking for...but its been altered...cut off into a mini..and they didn't even have the decency to hem it. Great for a petite lady or maybe someone who loves the minis.
HungryHeartRecycler
Soft embroidered nylon in classic daisy pattern. Tea length skirt, so sweet for spring or pair with 70s heeled sandals for a flirty summer look.
iloveswift
Oh how I want a dress like this! Look at those precious little bows on the straps!! I've got a pattern...I just need to get my sewing machine back up and running so I can have one in my size.
RaindropsOnRust
Elegant and sexy this tone on tone caramel macchiato linen cocktail dress.
FabGabs
Sunny yellow wiggle sun dress with unique leaf embroidery. Just lovely!
BadGirlVintage
Is MOD more your style? This sweet pink scooter dress with embroidered bust and ascot bow should fit in perfect with your style.
RaleighVintage
Cloud white embroidered dress with scalloped hem and sleeves. I would love to see this with some right accessories.
CraftyCrowVintage
OMG this is stunning! Shimmering silk with embroidery and scoop neck.
TapShoes
I know this isn't your typical color combo but I love the embroidery on this dress and the little bow at the neck (can you tell I have a thing for bows) I would love this with some yellow tights.
cutxpaste
Speaking of yellow this lighter, brighter version of a similar dress would be fantastic with navy tights...oh yeah!
lagelle
WOW this dress is amazing, embroidered rayon with matching belt and and purple, darker pink and olive, gawd this is gorgeous! What a find!
FlashBax

Here are some photos of another dress she was wearing..I love this novelty print halter too!

19.5.10

Regrebay...or something

We all have those pieces of vintage we wish we would've never sold...I have a lot! So I thought I would re-live the joy of them by sharing my stories about the pieces I've sold...and include pictures if I have them.
We'll start with the first thing I ever sold ^ this embroidered 50s girdle. This baby was in mint condition and I dieted for 2 years to fit into it (yes, I was once that size)...but, like we often are. My hubs (then boyfriend) and I were low on cash so I sold off some of my vintage lingerie, hoping to make a pretty penny, I started the bidding super low...9.99 I think. I had 20+ watchers on it (isn't it crazy that I remember this after all the items I've sold) and It only went for $17.49...If I could find the person I sold it to I would gladly give them $100 to see this piece again. I loved it. My very first piece of vintage that was mine, just for me. I got it from a theatre over the summer in the costume loft. OMG what I wouldn't give to raid that place now! WOWIE! The 40s suits up there...drool! Well anyway. My very first item ever sold on ebay..and I never should have let it go!
This gorgeous longline bra was actually too big in the cup for me when I owned it. I sold it in a set with another lace bullet bra that I bought off of ebay for $6...such a good deal. I got this bra from the same theatre. It has pink nylon under the lace and was really really low in the back. You can see I still had blonde hair then..and man was I thin! 24 inch waist...I miss you! About a year later pin up queen Bernie Dexter sold an identical bra in the identical size in her ebay store but I got outbid and couldn't afford to go any higher...Some day I will own this bra again...maybe I can get it in a D cup..since a C wouldn't fit...and it was too big then...oh the memories. hahaha.

Around the same time I sold my very first "big ticket" item. A ruched teal 50s catalina bathing suit. I bought it for myself for $12 on ebay. But when I got it, it was too small in the leg opening so I re-sold it. I don't have any pictures of it left...which is really dumb because I did a photo shoot in it. Back when i was an amateur model (aka for funsies with my friends) It looked so cute on me but I got the veto from my mom..boo. But it ended up going for $72...and I just about fell out of my chair! That is what got me into selling vintage. I lived literally a building away from a thrift shop and started scowering..and here I am. 5 years later, loving every minute of it! I'll have lots more to show later but for now you can go HERE for an old slideshow of my fav items over the years.