February 2009 Blog Posts (30)

Who Loves Vintage Handbags?

Anyone who knows me will know that I love purses and handbags. I am on the lookout for a handbag each time I go out shopping vintage.

Here are some wonderful handbags I have found in fellow Etsy shops! Please take the time to check out the links and some of the details of these bags. Some of them are certainly one of a kind in style...........

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Added by Lucky's Vintage on February 28, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

Hello my lovelies!

Hey I just wanted to say hi to everyone and say how happy I am to be here! Please take a minute to check out all my beautiful vintage dresses! Thanks! ♥

Added by Vintage Rose Clothing on February 26, 2009 at 9:15pm — No Comments

New Vintage Shops on Etsy

One of my favorite features on Etsy is Pounce. I was recently looking through the Undiscovered Shops that are waiting for their first sale to see if there were any new vintage shops. I think one of the great thing about being a vintage seller on Etsy, is the sense of community. I've found that other sellers are willing to help promote each other in the effort to promote vintage overall. I love that! Here are a few new vintage shops that I found...

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Added by Lucky's Vintage on February 25, 2009 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Life in the Land of Vintage - I Must COLLECT Myself!

Someone dear recently asked that I provide a bio so that they can write a feature on my shop in an upcoming blog. Write about me? ICK! It's easy to write about my, shall we say....unconventional... life as a kid since it's almost like remembering someone else...but current day??? YUK!

Anyway, while I was arduously typing and deleting, typing and deleting, it occurred to me that my collections probably tell more about me than most of the boring stuff I can drudge up and commit to… Continue

Added by So Dear 2 My Heart on February 24, 2009 at 1:20pm — No Comments

To Sell or Not to Sell

I love hunting for hidden vintage treasures... the pieces I really love and can't part with, come home to stay with me. The others get offered up to other vintage lovers in my Etsy shop. These are some finds from the past few weeks that are sitting on my "not sure" pile. I really like them and am not sure I want to part with them...

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Added by Lucky's Vintage on February 23, 2009 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Vintage Fashion Poll - What is your favorite Era for vintage fashion?

What is your favorite decade for vintage fashion? What specifically makes you feel good about it?
Do you wear the clothing?
Do you wear accessories only?

Share your thoughts about it.

Added by Timeless Treasures on February 23, 2009 at 10:33am — 4 Comments

Whew! Just Got Back From Renninger's Antique Extravaganza

Here in Central Florida, Renninger's is THE place to search for collectibles and antiques. They are located in Mt. Dora ,Florida and are open on the weekends. But, four times a year they have their Extravaganza where dealers from all over the country rent space outside and sell their wares.

This was the last one until November. There will be Antique Fairs every month but nothing on the scale of today's show.

We got there around 9:30am and it was packed. There's a flea… Continue

Added by Coconut Road Vintage on February 21, 2009 at 4:19pm — 2 Comments

Vintage is the Place to Be!!!

Having just opened a vintage shop on Etsy, I noticed a forum post about The Vintage Village. I've been a "collector" for years and can't get enough of great vintage finds and information.

This is a great site! I'm looking forward to going over every nook and cranny filling my brain with all sorts of vintage info...well, I have a vintage brain anyway.

I'm going to Renninger's tomorrow. It's an Extravaganza weekend. The last one I went to I forgot to bring my shopping cart… Continue

Added by Coconut Road Vintage on February 20, 2009 at 6:47pm — No Comments

Two New Flickr Sewing Pattern Groups

Come join us in the Etsy Sewing Patterns Group on Flickr!

Come join us in the Costume Sewing Patterns Group on Flickr!

Added by Karen Of Artdoodads on February 20, 2009 at 2:59pm — No Comments

How does it get so out of control?

It's been said that my daughter set the standard for Madonna. From the time Nichole was able to dress herself; her style has been ever evolving. She has gone from preppy, punk, swing, rockabilly, 40's and 50's style etc. As she made her way on to the vintage scene as did I. Always had an affinity for antiques and vintage, but now I had a real excuse. Oh, I just have to get this for my daughter.

Nichole is married now and living in England with her husband Neil. They are both in to Vintage… Continue

Added by Joanne on February 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

NEW blog post at VintageLove

New blog post up at www.vintagelovevintage.blogspot.com on Feb. 18/09.

Added by curiouskitty on February 19, 2009 at 10:54pm — No Comments

NEW blog post at VintageLove

New blog post up at www.vintagelovevintage.blogspot.com on Feb. 14/09.

Added by curiouskitty on February 19, 2009 at 10:53pm — No Comments

Take a Grand Tour

Remember the Jane Austin novels? Young ladies were always traveling here or there with a relative to larger cities and countries during the Victorian era. One of the hot spots for travel was…

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Added by boylerpf on February 17, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

N2M & the Funky Junque Chronicles

I couldn't resist sharing this with you all as I am a bit prejudiced. She is my daughter after all. You might remember my post a while ago on the two sisters. Zach...yes a girl in every sense of the word...a Paris trained Cordon Bleu Chef....has turned her… Continue

Added by boylerpf on February 16, 2009 at 11:47am — No Comments

My collections

I just started a blog about a week ago, and decided to showcase some favorite things of my own, or that i wish were my own.

http://stilettogirlvintage.blogspot.com/

Added by Tiffany on February 15, 2009 at 5:37pm — 1 Comment

Victorian Watch Cocks...What are They??

Many of you have never even heard of the term "watch cock" so one asks, what is a watch cock? It is the hand-made necessity of the inner workings of pocket watches during the 1700's. Most were made of metal alloys or even pinchbeck..copper and zinc made to look like gold.…

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Added by boylerpf on February 12, 2009 at 9:51am — 1 Comment

NEW blog post 02/11

New blog post posted today at www.vintagelovevintage.blogspot.com!! Check it out!

Added by curiouskitty on February 11, 2009 at 2:20pm — No Comments

My Search.....

Just updated my blog this morning! Feel free to stop by!

VintageLove

Added by Lucky's Vintage on February 11, 2009 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Chain Me UP!

The best dressed Victorian ladies wore chains...lots of them! They wore them long with a locket or lorgnette (handled reading glasses) on the end, gathered with a decorative brooch at the bust line, and even wrapped…

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Added by boylerpf on February 11, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Ooooh...Grouse...er...Gross!

I didn't type the title wrong. I really meant grouse and perhaps to some...gross! Back in the Victorian days, animal jewelry was quite the rage even though we think of it as being bizarre. Conservation and protecting the wildlife was not a concern and hunting trophies from expeditions were made into elaborate jewelry. The grouse claw above was a favorite often set with a large… Continue

Added by boylerpf on February 10, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments