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VPOD: Print Charming 2007-11-15 09:28:00 Not all your clothes have to be expensive to create an expensive look. Take today's VPOD. This 1970s vintage dress sports a deep rich color, sublime sleeves and a bold print. Pair it with an extra wide leather belt, tights and killer boots and it'll pass for a dress that costs hundreds of dollars more. (No one but you needs to know this beauty cost less than $50.) It's a thrifty find for a vintage fashionista!Available at iheartcheekychops.com.(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, Vintage_Clothing, Vintage Dress, 1970s ...

VPOD: Walk With An Egyptian 2007-11-14 08:45:00 With the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the early 1920s and Cecille B. DeMille's popular film Cleopatra in 1934, it was just a matter of time before the Egyptian motif was seen in the fashion world.Today's VPOD is one example. This 1930s clutch handbag features a bakelite frame with Egyptian figures and hieroglyphs.It's a true conversation starter for a vintage fashionista!Available at ESTATEmentsHandbags.(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, Vintage_Clothing, Vintage Handbag, Vintage Purse, 1930s ...

VPOD: Walk With An Egyptian 2007-11-14 08:45:00 With the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the early 1920s and Cecille B. DeMille's popular film Cleopatra in 1934, it was just a matter of time before the Egyptian motif was seen in the fashion world.Today's VPOD is one example. This 1930s clutch handbag features a bakelite frame with Egyptian figures and hieroglyphs.It's a true conversation starter for a vintage fashionista!Available at ESTATEmentsHandbags.(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, Vintage_Clothing, Vintage Handbag, Vintage Purse, 1930s ...

VPOD: Mink It 2007-11-13 08:50:00 Los Angeles had temperatures in the low 50s last week and already I saw people bundled up with their scarves and gloves and yes, even some wool coats. To someone who grew up near the Poconos and spent most of her adult life near Cleveland's snow belt, it seems a bit odd. I mean, I'm used to winter temperatures in the 50s feeling like Spring and being a reason to take off the hats and scarves and coats! But even out here, there are still a handful of days a year when I could find a reason to wear today's VPOD. And as much as I love the weather on the West Coast, I envy those of you who could enjoy this one for weeks on end.This 1960s coat by Golet has outstanding style. Thick, textured woven black cotton is offset with a luscious white mink collar and front panel. Then a little adjustable belt creates a built-in princess waist. It's a cold weather treat for a vintage fashionista!Available at Timeless Vixen.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase i ...

VPOD: Mink It 2007-11-13 08:50:00 Los Angeles had temperatures in the low 50s last week and already I saw people bundled up with their scarves and gloves and yes, even some wool coats. To someone who grew up near the Poconos and spent most of her adult life near Cleveland's snow belt, it seems a bit odd. I mean, I'm used to winter temperatures in the 50s feeling like Spring and being a reason to take off the hats and scarves and coats! But even out here, there are still a handful of days a year when I could find a reason to wear today's VPOD. And as much as I love the weather on the West Coast, I envy those of you who could enjoy this one for weeks on end.This 1960s coat by Golet has outstanding style. Thick, textured woven black cotton is offset with a luscious white mink collar and front panel. Then a little adjustable belt creates a built-in princess waist. It's a cold weather treat for a vintage fashionista!Available at Timeless Vixen.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase i ...

VPOD: First Lady of Fashion 2007-11-12 08:23:00 You thought it was tough figuring out what to wear to your company holiday party? How about figuring out what to wear to your husband's inauguration as President of the United States? Now there's a fashion dilemma!One First Lady, Nancy Reagan, was able to hold her own through the inauguration and other important events like visits to the Soviet Union during the Cold War and the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana. She had a simple and elegant style and even won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1988.This past weekend, Nancy Reagan -- A First Lady's Style, a wonderful retrospective exhibit of her wardrobe, opened at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. The year-long show features 80 looks arranged chronologically, from her wedding suit to the suit she wore to her husband's funeral. Designs by Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Galanos, Carolina Herrera, Adolfo, Yves St. Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, and Chanel ...

VPOD: First Lady of Fashion 2007-11-12 08:23:00 You thought it was tough figuring out what to wear to your company holiday party? How about figuring out what to wear to your husband's inauguration as President of the United States? Now there's a fashion dilemma!One First Lady, Nancy Reagan, was able to hold her own through the inauguration and other important events like visits to the Soviet Union during the Cold War and the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana. She had a simple and elegant style and even won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1988.This past weekend, Nancy Reagan -- A First Lady's Style, a wonderful retrospective exhibit of her wardrobe, opened at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. The year-long show features 80 looks arranged chronologically, from her wedding suit to the suit she wore to her husband's funeral. Designs by Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Galanos, Carolina Herrera, Adolfo, Yves St. Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, and Chanel ...

VPOD: H is for Hermes 2007-11-08 08:00:00 There was a fascinating article on Hermes in the September 2007 issue of Vanity Fair. Did you know that Hermes "does not boast, does not use celebrities in advertising, does not license its name, (and) does not let imperfect work leave the atelier (imperfect work is destroyed)"?What a company! And what amazing art (I won't diminish their work by calling them mere products). Of course, if you'd like to own an infamous Kelly bag, you might find it hard to afford and spend years on a waiting list. If you're in a hurry, you can purchase authentic pre-owned and vintage Hermes bags from Createurs de Luxe, but prices start at around $10,000 and head upwards to $55,000.Of course, Hermes doesn't just create handbags. Their scarves are treasures and, as you can see in today's VPOD, they also make jewelry. This gold and leather bracelet is simple and refined with the exquisite craftsmanship of Hermes. And like anything Hermes, it's made to last for generations and will never be out of ...

VPOD: A Fall Paganne 2007-11-07 06:58:00 One word came to mind when I saw this striking Paganne dress--"Thanksgiving." Now, I know Turkey Day is a few weeks away, and maybe your family allows you to wear Uggs to the dinner table. But maybe not. Maybe you're going to be meeting his parents for the first time. Or maybe it's your turn to channel Martha Stewart and it's the first time you're hosting all the relatives at your place. Maybe you want to feel confident and look great. (And certainly looking great will help you feel more confident!)Then today's VPOD will be sure to help. It's made of silk jersey knit and has a perfect autumn print filled with deep, rich colors. So after consuming waaaay too many calories you'll still be comfortable. And, if you do dribble a bit of cranberry sauce, no one will notice.It's a perfect Thanksgiving dress for a vintage fashionista!Available at Woodland Farms Antiques.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing ema ...

VPOD: Dramatic Don Loper 2007-11-06 08:36:00 Exquisite - Adj. - lavishly elegent and refinedIs there a better word to describe this 1950s two-piece ensemble from Don Loper? I don't think so.Oh, the details! Shoulder straps comprised of three black satin straps. A dozen tiny satin-covered buttons. That intricate tulle lace bodice.All this from Don Loper, the Ohio-born designer who made his way to Hollywood and eventually made a guest appearance as himself on the fourth season of I Love Lucy.So Lucy was a fan of his as were so many others. Like today's VPOD, with its soft black chiffon, ultra-full skirt, and that extraordinary waist and ruching on the jacket, his designs were elegant and refined--in other words, exquisite.It's a dramatic find for a vintage fashionista!Available at Heaven of Gowns.(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 F ...

VPOD: Screenprinted Beauty 2007-11-05 09:05:00 Screenprinting, according to one source, has its origins in Japan, with a form of stenciling known as katazome. And today's VPOD features a 1960s screenprinted dress aptly described as "Asian Fusion."The bold print of brick red trees on yellow cotton has a definite Asian vibe but the funky pocket, flaring sleeves and matching sash feel very today. It's a screenprinted beauty for a vintage fashionista!Available at Dorothea's Closet 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, Vintage Clothing, 1960s, Vintage Dress ...

VPOD: Lovely Lilac 2007-11-01 08:30:00 You have to love the internet, right? I mean, years ago you had to be a celebrity or fashion insider to be invited to Fashion Week. Now, within hours and from miles away, you can view all the latest designs on your computer--from the hits to the misses and everything in between. Of course, soon after the runway shows end, we start seeing the "How to Wear" articles because not every runway look translates well to real life.That's not a problem for today's VPOD which features a runway look requiring no instructions. Modeled in a catwalk show for Radley in 1973, it's a super-sexy Ossie Clark design that would be just as sexy and stylish this coming Spring. The moss crepe is the loveliest shade of lilac and the deep sculpural plunging neckline...well, it plunges! It's a fantastic figure-hugging find for a body-conscious 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 ema ...

VPOD: Shirr Genius 2007-10-31 08:19:00 The shirring that's often found on today's belly-baring, ultra-snug tops doesn't do justice to this amazing sewing technique. But shirring, the gathering of fabric in parallel lines of stitching to create soft, feminine folds, is masterfully displayed in today's VPOD.This 1950s matte silk haltar blouse was made in Italy and still has its original tags. Beautiful hand-stitching helps to keep all those lovely, figure-enhancing folds in place and diagonal piped side seams create a flattering waist line. It's a bombshell haltar top for a vintage fashionista!P.S. One more thing...It has a 35-inch bust and is labeled a Size 14! (Just a friendly reminder that when you buy vintage you absolutely MUST look at the measurements and not the size labels.)Available at Past Perfect Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any tim ...

VPOD Special Edition: Glamlist.com 2007-10-29 22:17:00 Do you wear vintage clothing exclusively? Everyday? Probably not. I'm a vintage maniac and I certainly don't! But I do know lots of women who are masters at mixing vintage pieces with contemporary styles to create their own unique look. And for me, that's what fashion is all about--expressing your mood and personality in a unique way that shouts Y-O-U loud and clear.Of course, you'd like to do this while still having enough money to pay the rent on the 1st of the month, so you look for opportunities to buy quality clothes at bargain prices. That's why today's VPOD features Glamlist.com. This new website launches today as the first private fashion club in North America. And I do mean private--in order to take advantage of its goodies, you must be referred by a member.It's a great concept...fashion buyers carefully choose items from all over the fashion planet to provide you with an edited collection of items from sought after designers at attactive prices. (We're talking ...

VPOD: Ice Blue Beauty 2007-10-29 09:26:00 I must confess...I'm a total interior design junkie. I can get lost for hours in design magazines and visit Apartment Therapy every day. Right now, my favorite look is a room with ice blue walls, plush white carpeting and lucite and silver accents. And if I could translate this look into a favorite piece of clothing, it would be today's VPOD.This 1960s wool coat by Suburban Miss is simply darling! The perfect shade of pale ice blue is set off by shiny silver buttons. Luxurious grey and white chinchilla fur adorns the collar and cuffs. Its fabulous lines, construction and little details give it the look of a much more expensive label.It's a sophisticated and chic find for a vintage fashionista!Available for auction at Bebopadiva Vintage.(To receive the VPOD via email with detailed size, price and purchase information, sign up for my growing email mailing list. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.)Send Page To a FriendTechnorati Tags ...