TALES FROM A VINTAGE WARDROBE

Are we related?

Oh, the joy of being a Vintage Clothing lover!  I wandered out the other day to do a wee bit of shopping, as my daughter is sick and we  have been cooped up for far too long for this suburban socialite. . .

At the very last moment I decided to make a quick stop at one of my favorite "haunts" ( you know. those "High Security" zones that no one else knows about. . .should you disclose location you will be eliminated. . .) and I ran across this Vintage Beauty:

 

An Oleg Cassini Vintage 1960's Brocaded Chenille Coat. . .

My heart skipped a beat

Well, maybe 25 beats, once I realized I didn't have enough cash

and my credit card was useless

at this establishment. . .

What's a girl to do?

I did the dance,

you know,

"I already have enough inventory to fill a floor on Macys"

and

"This is a bit on the wild side. . .other's may not see the vintage glam of it. . ."

and I

left

without the coat. . .

 

 

But I went back today

and guess what?

IT WAS STILL THERE!

SO NOW, IT IS HERE, AT THE RED VELVET SHOE

and I am left wondering:

Are we cousins?

My sister gave me this gorgeous Vintage Bag years ago

and I love it for the simple fact

that the strap is long enough to wear over the shoulder.

(A rare "wonderful" with vintage purses)

When I found this gorgeous coat,

I was obsessed with the thought:

"Is my Vintage Brocade Purse a Match?"

ARE WE RELATED?

 

Hmmm,

similar features,

but alas,

I do not think so. . .

Hope you have enjoyed this research into

my Vintage Family Tree. . .

 

 

 

 

"Let's Bring Back. . ."

I just came across this wonderful post at Paris Hotel Boutique  and had to share it with you. . .take a moment to visit and see what some different readers of her blog would like to "Bring Back". . .as well as her wonderful, inspiring list. . .

 

Here is an idea of something I'd love to bring back. . .

"DRESSING FOR THE OCCASION"

Just imagine, arriving at The Theater, The Symphony, The Ballet, The Dinner Party, The Best French Restaurant In Town

and

instead of seeing jeans, sweats, men in baseball caps, sneakers, flip flops, and? pajamas?

You see something like this:

 

Glamorous Evening Dresses!!!!

There once was a time when a dress code did not have to be posted or demanded because ladies & gentlemen would never dream of going out without the proper attire for the occasion at hand.  While our society is much more relaxed in this modern 2008, we could still learn a thing or two from taking the time to dress for the occasion.

Don't you agree?

And remember. . .

 

Some Like It Red

Finally!  I thought I would give you a sneak peek at two great new (Vintage, that is) items I added to the boutique today.  They are both very jazzy, bold vintage items and will hopefully find a very happy home with a jazzy lady who wants to stand out from the crowd:

 

Wow! Red Hot 1950's high heel stilettos in gorgeous condition!    If these beauties were not quite so narrow I would NEVER, EVER let them go!  Right out of the 1950's and, dare I say, a Marilyn Monroe movie? 

 

You must agree!

After all, Christie's Auction House fetched a mere $48,300 for this pair of her shoes

 

While I cannot claim a late movie starlet ever wore the pair I just added to my boutique, I can guarantee you will feel like a movie starlet in them!!

Just click here to find out if they will fit, Cinderella!

And if your loving the whole BOLD, RED vintage thing but aren't quite ready to try stilettos

then how about this as a winter accessory?

 

Gorgeous red lambskin driving gloves. . .a great way to add a bit of color and sophistication,

don't you agree?

If so, this is where to find them!

Thanks to the grand success of Mad Men, Vintage/Retro inspired clothing is all the rage. . .but we Vintage clothing aficionadas have known that for a long time, haven't we?

 Check out this great article in the LA Times. . . 

Have a wonderful day & remember

WEAR SOMETHING VINTAGE TODAY!!

Michelle