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VPOD: Retro Clutch 2008-02-08 09:09:00 Maybe it's a reaction to the strong, vibrant colors that are popping up for spring, but the earthy, more neutral tones in this retro clutch really appeal to me.This 1950s plastic purse has a great mod atomic print but it's missing the black and turquoise colors that one might expect. And that makes it much more interesting. Oh, and that clasp? Yep, it's bakelite. And that makes it much more special.It's a chic retro find for a vintage fashionista!Available at That Purse Place.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1950s fashion, retro, Vintage Handbag, ...

VPOD: Get Nautical 2008-02-07 08:31:00 Fashionistas need to KISS--Keep It Super Simple. You can both look good and feel good with just a few simple pieces provided that that they are versatile, work together and are strictly edited.I know, I know, that sounds so easy but can be so challenging. Lots of women end up with closets bursting at the seams and still feel like they have nothing to wear. If this sounds like you, stop the insanity! This season, instead of heading to the mall to add even more items to your wardrobe, take your wardrobe allowance and hire a stylist or wardrobe consultant to help you. Together you'll edit your closet and create a personal "Look Book" of perfectly accessorized outfits with the pieces worth keeping. And today's VPOD would be one of those keepers. This late 70s/early 80s high-waist pencil skirt in violet blue could be a closet staple. For instance, this fresh and modern nautical look is as simple as adding a striped tank to the mix. And it's just one great possibility once you start ...

VPOD: Swank Swakara 2008-02-06 09:48:00 Vintage fur is perhaps the best overall value among vintage clothing. Provided you buy from reputable dealers and purchase furs that have been stored properly, you can save yourself a bundle! Plus you'll know that no more animals have given up their lives for the sake of fashion.Today's VPOD is the perfect example. This black curly lamb coat, trimmed in luxurious fox fur, was custom-made for the Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress Peggy Cass. Its sleek lines, wide belt, and faceted black buttons scream elegant and chic loud and clear. And what a deal--a comparable quality coat would cost two to five times as much!It's a super swank find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Vintage Textile.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 197 ...

VPOD: Peep Show 2008-02-05 07:37:00 Women of yesteryear knew that covering most of the body and leaving just a hint of skin visible could still be incredibly titillating. Just read a classic romance novel and notice how areas like the neck, wrists, and even earlobes are described.Today's VPOD takes this idea to another level. Designed for the braless 1970s, this Alice Pollack design offers an interesting juxtaposition between demure and sexy. Fourteen buttoned-up buttons and long sleeves meet sexy cutouts on both front and back. It's a very unique find for a vintage fashionista.Available at Circa Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1970s fashion, Vintage Dresses ...

VPOD: Suited Up 2008-02-04 08:24:00 Last night's Super Bowl may have been exciting, but fashionistas are more interested in the fashion battles taking place this week. The first will be in Bryant Park as designers show their Fall 2008 collections. And the second will take place on your TV screen between Patricia Field, costume designer for Cashmere Mafia and David C. Robinson, costume designer for Lipstick Jungle.Both of these shows are attempting to capture the old Sex and the City audience by featuring fabulous women with fabulous lives wearing fabulous clothes. And about those clothes...If you're a woman working in a conservative office (and many, many, many still exist) then the looks featured on these shows may not be entirely appropriate as fashion inspiration. Instead, take a look at today's VPOD.This buttoned-up Lilli Ann suit from the early 1950s would pass muster in the stodgiest of corporate conference rooms yet still has a feminine, ladylike appeal. Check out the slim skirt, the peplum waist, the yoke ...

VPOD: Prep for Evening 2008-01-31 08:22:00 What's pink and green and worn all over? That would be the preppy combo favored by Lilly Pulitzer fans. But when pink or green are carried separately, they pack a not-so-preppy punch for evening.Take at look at today's VPODs: an adorable chiffon pink number by Magid or a smashing lime satin by Ferragamo. Both have bows and gold rhinestone details. And either one of these darling vintage bags would make slipping into your Little Black Dress for the 12th time a whole lot more fun. They're colorful, elegant finds for a vintage fashionista!Available at Unique Boutique NYC.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Valentino, Vintage Handbag ...

VPOD: Edwardian Chic 2008-01-30 08:36:00 There are lots of changes happening over at eBay. Vintage buyers can expect to see the following:* More gallery pictures (which are now free for sellers)* Higher opening bids (as sellers compensate for the increase in ending value fees)* Major changes to the eBay feedback systemOne thing that won't change, however, will be the vintage gems buried among the thousands of listings. Gems like today's VPOD.This Edwardian jacket (part of a two-piece walking suit) is so extraordinary I hardly know where to begin! Maybe the beaver collar with the huge button caught your attention. Or the back swallow tail flap and pleating. Or the decorative topstitching and wood buttons. And that's all before you even get a glimpse of the art-deco silk lining and the meticulous construction.It's a design that transcends time for a vintage fashionista!Offered by bustownmodern on eBay.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing l ...

VPOD: Porter Power 2008-01-29 08:04:00 Thea Porter spent her childhood in Damascus before studying art at London University and opening her own boutique in 1967. She loved exotic fabrics and lavish textures and soon became known for her bohemian ethnic clothing.Today's VPOD features an outstanding example of her work. This gypsy dress swirls with colorful exotic style but with its tight bodice and that gold-brocade circular cutout, it still packs a punch of sex appeal.It's sure to bring out the hippie in a vintage fashionista!Available at C20 Vintage Fashion.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Thea Porter, Designer ...

VPOD: The State of Montana 2008-01-28 09:23:00 Claude Montana is best known for his glamorous furs and his sexy leathers. And while he tended to use huge shoulder pads and bright colors along with exaggerated proportions, he confessed to a personal admiration for the simple forms of Vionnet and Madame Gres.Today's VPOD features one of his magnificent leather jackets done in buttery soft red leather. It fastens with an oversize buckle and features biker-like zippers on the sleeves. The design, which also features a rear cape and peplum, is called "Mateau Court."And it's a regal find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Katy Kane Vintage & Couture Clothing.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Claude Montana, Leather ...

VPOD: Go for the Gold 2008-01-24 09:14:00 Ah, gold! Atomic element 79. Symbol Au. Atomic weight 196.967This ancient metal of the gods has been coveted by fashionistas from as far back as 2500 BC in the ancient Sumerian civilization. And the price of gold is skyrocketing! $903.80 an ounce as of this morning. And yet we still can't get enough. YSL's new lip gloss contains 24-carat gold flecks and upscale spas are offering gold facials (claiming the gold stimulates collagen production).Any surprise gold jewelry is all the rage?!You can ride the trend with today's VPOP selections. These two designer cuff bracelets are simply fabulous. Choose from a 1970s Christian Lacroix or a 1990s Chanel. Better yet, wear one on each wrist!They're sparkling finds for a vintage fashionista!Available at House of Lavande.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send ...

VPOD: Inspired by Schiaparelli 2008-01-23 08:50:00 There's an old saying that the "devil's in the details" but sometimes it's the details that count. Today's VPOD is a perfect example. After all, it's the hand-beading on the shoulders and sleeves of this 1940s dress that elevates it from just another LBD to a work of art. The draping of the black crepe channels the work of Schiaparelli and serves as the perfect canvas for an array of beads, rhinestones and jewels. But, surprisingly, it doesn't scream "evening" or "cocktails" (though it would be appropriate for both). No, I think this little number would do well at an afternoon event too.It's a sophisticated, elegant find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Marie McLeod Collection.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, 1940s Fashion, Vi ...

VPOD: Chic Chiffon 2008-01-22 09:03:00 The swimsuits I see popping up in department stores remind me of Spring crocuses poking their blooms through the snow. They're reminders that although Winter isn't over yet, the end is in sight. And if you're growing weary of donning that heavy winter coat, boots and gloves every morning, let today's VPOD inspire you to look forward to the fun Spring dresses you'll be sporting in just a few weeks.This 1960s dress embodies Spring with its dusty rose and pink shades, lovely floral print, and ethereal chiffon. Plus the bell sleeves, cummerbund waist and hint of silver embroidery help raise it from ordinary to extraordinary. It's an inspiring find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Vintage Virtuosa.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Vi ...

VPOD: Hot Heels 2008-01-21 09:49:00 The Charles Jourdan label was founded in France in 1920 and for decades has been able to swing with the fashion times. Although in the case of today's VPOD, it appears someone was unable to make up their mind.Is it a heel? Is it a wedge? Before anyone starts getting creative and christening it a "weel" or a "hedge," let's just agree that this heel treatment makes for one interesting shoe. Add in the striking electric color, the hint of gold detail, that sexy leather tie strap, unworn condition with the original box AND a 1970s price tag and you'll be wishing you were a size 7.5.They're hot heels for a vintage fashionista!Available at Posh Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Vintage Shoes, 1970s Fashion, Charles Jourdan, Designer ...

VPOD: Vote for Zuburbia at the Fabbies! 2008-01-19 11:39:00 For the first time ever, fashion & lifestyle bloggers are acknowledging their own with the blogger-created and organized awards dubbed THE FABBIES. I'm proud to announce that ZUBURBIA has been nominated in the INDIE & NICHE Category for its excellence & outstanding quality. There are 12 categories in all, with blogs nominated from around the world, that showcase the impressive breadth and depth of the Fashion & Lifestyle blogosphere. With the nominations completed, it's now up to the readers to vote for their favorite blog in each category. Voting was scheduled to start today but the Fabbies site seems to have caught a bug. Don't worry. It will be up and running just fine in a few days and then you'll have until the end of April to cast your ballot. Winners will be announced during New York Fashion Week in September.I'll give everyone a heads-up when it's time to vote. In the meantime, I just wanted to share the good news and send out a great big THANK YOU to all my readers. ...

Zuburbia's VPOW Every Friday on Stylehive.com! 2008-01-18 13:02:00 Starting today, Stylehive.com will be featuring Zuburbia's Vintage Picks-of-the-Week (VPOW). No, this won't be a rehash of the VPODs. This will be an entirely original post every Friday featuring five to ten vintage items reflecting a common theme. This week's premiere post features Red Carpet-ready vintage evening gowns. These gowns are truly stunners! But you can only see them at Stylehive.com. And if you'd like to follow me on the Hive and not miss out on any of my posts there, just click the "Follow Me on the Hive" icon in the right column or sign up at Stylehive.com.See you there! ...