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FABULOUS RAYON FIND – A TRUE VINTAGE BEADED DRESS FROM THE 1930’S/1940’S
Was I ever thrilled to run across this beauty! Sleek and slinky, it’s got great film noir presence. Another dress that Madge can’t wear, but I can’t wait to photograph it on Stella because it would...
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TRUE VINTAGE EVENING BERETS – VELVET AND BEADS, STARS AND MIDNIGHT SKY
Two beautiful evening hats in the classic beret style. They would be from the 1950’s or before. Hats like this might have been worn with the type of dresses I’ve been showing lately. I always love...
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FINE TRUE VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY BY TRIFARI – THE SMART WOMAN’S CHOICE...
Trifari made lovely costume jewelry – here are a few examples of pins and earrings from several decades. Always high quality. Pick them up if you find them . . . . . . . MORGANA MARTIN, THE...
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RARE TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S EMBROIDERED PUMPS
A rare surprise find for me – these beautiful pumps in excellent condition, from the 1930’s. Unusual to find shoes from that time in the first place, but with fabric uppers and in such good shape . ....
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MY (PERHAPS) LOVELIEST COLLECTION OF TRUE VINTAGE 1930’s – 1940’S PEIGNOIRS
Of rayon and silk, these pretties are some of my best, or most interesting. The embroidery on the two right ones is unusual and the ’40’s white dressing gown is a style that I have seen only 2 or 3...
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LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE SHOES FROM THE 1930’S
Beautiful footwear on display at the shoe museum I discovered in Mexico City last year.. This group is from the 1930’s. I’ve been showing a lot of shoes lately, but they’re always favorites. Enjoy!...
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SUNNY YELLOW TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES DOES THIRTIES FROCK
This is so cute! I think it is from the late ’60’s, but might also be from the early ’70’s. It’s a ’30’s revival style with a flounce at the hem. Lovely, drapey rayon, cut on the bias. It’s missing...
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940’s COTTON PRINT HOUSECOAT
Not as elegant as the item posted yesterday, but wonderful in its own way. This sturdy cotton housecoat with a cheery floral print was just an everyday item, it has survived all these years primarily...
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TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE SLEEPWEAR FROM PARIS
FABULOUS RAYON GOWN FROM THE 1920’S – 1940’S First, let me introduce Giselle, the latest addition to my group of models. She is from France, possibly via Montreal. Just look at that attitude!...
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EARLY MID-CENTURY DAY-DRESS OR HOUSE-DRESS FROM PARIS
LOOSE SHEATH IN CUSTOM-TAILORED SILK I absolutely love this! The seamstress was almost finished with it, only needing to remove some basting stitches and do a little final finishing. It has loops for...
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TRUE VINTAGE AT-HOME DRESSING GOWN WRAPPER FROM PARIS
FRENCH COTTON ROBE IN A NOVELTY PRINT Originally purchased from a store on the Champs Elysee (the label testifies!), this mid-century wrap has tons of personality! The colorful motif of rajas,...
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STELLA’S TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S 2-PIECE WEDDING DRESS
This is the ensemble that Stella was wearing when I met her. Remember the white satin 1940’s wedding pumps that I showed yesterday? Wouldn’t they be just perfect with this dress, too! A relatively...
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TRUE VINTAGE NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY IN SILVER AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES
Although handcrafted jewelry is still being made by indigenous artists in the U.S. and elsewhere, nothing compares to these older pieces. Those that are truly antique by now are even more wonderful....
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SOME OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE NECKLACES – 1920’S – 1950’S
Glass beads, rhinestones, crystal, topaz, mother of pearl and silver, Lucite and nickel – these gorgeous pieces span from, I believe, the Twenties to perhaps as late as the early Fifties. It’s worth...
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GLAM RED VELVET LEISURE GOWN – TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S STYLE, BY MARILYN OF NEW YORK
Here’s another mid-century at-home leisure outfit. This one is a sumptuous lipstick red velvet design that mimics 1930’s – 1940’s style – I have a true vintage 1930’s rayon robe with tasseled sash –...
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TRUE VINTAGE FRENCH NIGHTGOWN – ALMOST A HUNDRED YEARS OLD
Just had to re-photograph this lovely rayon gown from Paris in order to show it off properly. I’ll do a couple more with my recent wedding gown finds. It’s from somewhere between 1920 and 1945....
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GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE ART DECO RHINESTONE BRACELET
How about this little DECOration with that cocktail dress from yesterday? You wouldn’t want to get too much bling going with the rhinestones on the dress, but an addition like this one could be just...
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LET’S “UP” THE TRUE VINTAGE BLING – RHINESTONE NECKLACES FROM MID-CENTURY AND...
Here’s my main collection of true vintage white rhinestone collars. From simple and sweet to sassy and sophisticated. These were made between 1940 and 1960, I’d say. Some might be older, or slightly...
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BAUBLES, BANGLES & BEADS – TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S, 1940’S,1950’S COSTUME JEWELRY...
These bracelets are so distinctive-looking – so interesting, to pair with any casual or daytime outfit. They’d also go well into the night, with the right ensemble. I’ve always pounced when I...
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S DRESS CLIPS – FOR THAT UPTOWN LOOK . . .
I love these jewelry items so much! Some might be earlier than Forties, too. If you’re not familiar with them they have a snap clip that attaches them to the neckline of a dress, sweater, jacket...
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