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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Burnt Orange Suede Hoodie Jacket


To my absolute delight, since I've started this vintage clothing business, I have had friends come and raid my inventory closet on several occasions.  This next item is an item that has been coveted many times, but is so petite that many have had to pass on it.  Hopefully this will be perfect for some gal out there...wherever your petite little buns may be. =)
This is a beautiful burnt orange suede hoodie jacket that snaps up and would be the perfect fall jacket!  Tag states that was made in Uruguay and looks and feels great.  There is a matching suede belt tie that comes with the coat, and there are snaps to adjust the wrist size on the sleeves of the jacket.  This coat comes fully lined in a matching burnt orange polyester satin.  The breast pockets are decorative, but the lower slitted hand pockets are functional.
There is a little dirt at the end of the sleeves, a little at hem, and a spot on the matching belt, but do not detract from how cool this coat is, and would probably disappear with just using a suede cleaning kit or taking it to the dry cleaners.  I've tried to take pics of the places that had some dirt, but not all of them could be seen on the pics.  Will do my best to show it though.

This is probably an XS-Small, but please always go by the measurements and leave a few inches allowance for breathing room.

Waist (not doubled): 15" .
Armpit to Armpit (not doubled): 19"
Length: 26"
Hip (not doubled): 20-21"
Sleeve: 23.5"

SLEEVE
HEM (unable to see it)
BELT
PRICE: $35.00
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Glam Silver Sequin & Beaded Top


Ladies...this is a unique vintage clothing gem! This is probably the coolest and most unique sequin and beaded top I have ever seen, and I've seen and shopped for quite a few over the years. This top has silver sequins and beads hand sewn onto a black georgette/chiffon(?)blouse. The motif is a floral/starburst pattern, both on the front and the back of top and the sleeves are more of a 3/4 length. This really is an eye catcher with such high contrast between the beading and the background of the blouse. In the back, there is a notch in the collar with two hook and eye closures. There are no tags to go by so please use the measurements below. Because the threading for the sequin & beads is ivory colored, you can see just a few spots where some bead or sequin has come off, but only because you can see the thread sticking out. This would be easily repairable since the bead and sequins used are very common and easy to find at most craft stores, or if you just tuck in the thread, you'd never really notice that any of the sequins or beads were missing.  I originally bought this for myself for clubbing, but because I didn't take into consideration the lack of give this fabric has, I didn't have enough boobage room.....so my loss is someone else's totally awesome gain.

Make sure that you leave a few inches allowance for breathing room as this fabric has zero stretch or give.
Armpit to Armpit(not doubled): 22"
Length: 21"
Sleeve: 16-17"






PRICE: $50.00
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Fabulous Gold Sequin & Bead Top


This vintage top is gorgeous!  Gold sequins and glass seed beads have been hand sewn onto this black georgette(?) background.  There are no tags on it, but someone has pinned in some shoulder pads that could easily be removed if you so desired.  There is a very slight V notched into the neck, and the black parts of the shirt are where the semi transparent black georgette is showing through.  This top has a whole lot of glitz and glam that can be worn casually with jeans and a jacket, or worn at a dance club, disco, party, or special occasion.  Can I just say how much I love that sequins are back in (sigh).

FRONT VIEW

SLEEVE

BACK VIEW



There is no stretch or give with this fabric so make sure you leave a few inches allowance for breathing room.  I would guess this to be an XL-1X but the measurements are as follows:

Armpit to Armpit (not doubled): 23"
Length: 24"
Sleeve: 20.5"

PRICE: $30
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Black & White Graphic Print Blouse



Here's another vintage clothing gem gals! This aztec-y, digital looking graphic print is gorgeous, and would look especially chic coupled with a vest. It has a mandarin collar with two ties. There is a very slight V-neck going up to the mandarin collar....meaning the buttons stop about 6 inches below the mandarin collar.  The bottom of the sleeves are elasticized with decorative ties only. This blouse is a statement piece that you are sure to get many compliments on.  Tag reads Lee Mar of California.  There is no tag to indicate the fabric type, but would guess polyester or blend.

Bust armpit to armpit (not doubled): 19"
Shoulder to Hem: 23"
Arm Length: 24"

I absolutely love these polyester pieces, because 20-30 years can pass and they always look as good as the day they were minted...so long as you don't blast them on the "fires of hell" setting in your dryer.
PRICE: $12.00
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

80's Red Faux Leather Jacket





This awesome jacket brings me major 80's flashbacks!!...and thoughts of Michael Jackson in his heyday.  I'm so ecstatic that so much from this era is back in again.  The age of accesories (/sigh).  Made of 100% Viscose, but looks just like leather.  Fully lined in a red polyester satin?  Vertical pockets in front, and red snaps for closure.  Straps on arms to adjust arm length.

Bust Armpit to Armpit (not doubled): 25"
Waist (not doubled): 18"
Shoulder to waist: 22"


Special thanks to my bud Emily for modeling for me, and helping me get this whole blog up and running!...you're a true pal =)

PRICE: $22.00
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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Showpiece Belted Navy Blue and Red Floral Shirt Dress

Gals...this dress is a stunner!  If this dress wasn't too small for me, I'd keep it for myself.  I think the sheen of the fabric and the camera together have made the photos look kind of faded, but I assure you there is nothing faded about this dress.  The navy is dark navy, and the red is a vibrant red (not orange/red).  The close up photo is the closest I can get to how vibrant it looks in person. I believe this is a handmade one-of-a-kind dress...tailored impeccably by someone who knew exactly what they were doing. Since it was handmade, there are no tags to go on, but I believe it's a polyester or nylon blend.  The fabric does have a sheen to it and is gorgeous in person.  This dress fits perfect on my dressform, but I did note that there is a little extra room for boobage and waist allowance.  I think it's about a size 2 in modern sizing, but the measurements are as follows (and I would trust them more):

DRESS FORM MEASUREMENTS:
Waist: 24 1/2-25"
Bust: 34-34 1/2"
Dress Length: 38" (from nape of neck)


LAYING FLAT MEASUREMENTS:
Waist: 29" (already doubled)
Bust: 36-37" (already doubled)
Arm: 22" (from shoulder seam)




$35.00 with Free Shipping





Saturday, July 30, 2011

The Perfect Red Bias A Line Skirt







Gorgeous A line skirt, flattering to all body types.  Comes with matching red belt.  Pull on styling.

It is likely made of polyester or other synthetic fabric.  (no tag info) 

Machine wash, hang dry.

Sized as a 14 but fits like a modern small to medium, depending on if you wear your skirts at your natural waist or closer to your hips.

Measures 32-33 inches at waist.  26.5 inches long.

$15 with free shipping!




Navy Chevron Maxi Skirt



With belt loops and an elastic waist.  Flattering A line.  Handmade.

Pull on stying, would fit a medium or large. 

Will fit 30-40 inches in the waist.  (30 inches is unstretched elastic, 40 inches is stretched elastic)  43.5 inches long.

The skirt is clipped in the back to fit the dressform.  The stripes actually line up perfectly in the back.
There is a little bit of loose stitching at the waistline and hem, which would be super easy to fix.  Priced accordingly.

$12, with free shipping.




Green Vine and Floral Shift Dress


So darling worn loose or belted with a yellow, green or black belt....many colors would work!  Zipper closure in back.

Synthetic blend material (no tag info).  Feels smooth and sleek, like silky nylon.

No size on tag.  Fits like a modern large.  Fits up to 39 inches at bust, 40-41 inches at waist.  37.25 inches long.



PRICE:     $17.00 with Free Shipping




Red, White, and Blue Button Up Shirt

Pretty, lightweight shirt with ruffled collar and cuffs, slight puffed sleeves, and front buttons.  Ties at collar. 

100% polyester.  Machine wash warm, tumble dry low.

Sized as a 12 but fits like a modern small (loose fit) or medium.

Fits 40-43 inches at bust, about 40-42 at waist.  About 22.5 inches long.

Skirt sold separately.



$11, with free shipping!