tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74688926443844132832024-03-13T23:18:17.956-07:00The Posh Op Shopper by Je T'aime VintageEclectic range of vintage clothing and other finds from my op shop and flea market hunts and see how I go as I make my plans to open my vintage store back home in England.JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-49639972664347471342011-12-02T22:15:00.000-08:002011-12-02T22:21:47.161-08:00Vintage Australian Designer Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So this is one of the reasons I have been very busy! Getting all my Christmas items ready to list on ebay: <a href="http://stores.ebay.com.au/jetaimevintage" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">http://stores.ebay.com.au/jetaimevintage</a>. As I plan on heading home pretty soon I am selling my collection of Australian vintage from all the top designers of the decades, have some VERY special items and if you know anyone interested please spread the word. I am hoping to use these funds to set up my store back home so hence parting with some of my top pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also been working on my new little veggie and herb garden in the nice weather so will share some picture next week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Norma Tullo 1960s Wool Dress</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This dress is such a classic, and Tullo dresses are super collectible. I think this is a pretty early piece and so nicely made!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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House of Youth are the company that exclusively produced the Christian Dior ready to wear line from 1952. I am sure you can see the influence in this piece. I am sure it is woven silk, such amazing fabric and looks unworn. Buttons are huge and the silk is lined separate to the coat lining. You can see the high end of work that Christian Dior would have been happy with! Hens teeth is the word to describe this one and would look perfectly at home in Paris during the Spring.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Studibaker Hawk Gold 80s Cocktail Mini Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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An Australian legend of the 80s! Only the coolest chicks rocked these prom dresses to their formals. I LOVE the mini dresses with the puffy skirts, been after one for ages but you cant be picky in this business you get what comes to you, and this has the most amazing print and shape to the bust its lack of puffiness can be forgiven.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prue Acton 60s Raw Silk Embroidered Dress</b></div><br />
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The fabric on this is fantastic, saw the same dress for sale at nearly $300 a while ago! The embroidery collar makes it a real statement piece and perfect for festivals provided you posses a VIP pass!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prue Acton 80s Silk Taffeta Plaid Party Dress</b></div><br />
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Another fab offering from the legendary Prue.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chong & Merkel 80s Vamp Cocktail Dress</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now this one is terribly underground, referred to in their day as 'fringe' designers, Rose Chong and Karen Merkel are still in the fashion business today but a lot more reserved than in their youth! They catered for the music and entertainment industry, producing designs for many productions and bands, I'm sure the odd red carpet too. This would look right at home in any of the above, amazing shaping to flatter curves, a pretty rare find!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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A few of my regular offerings to boost up the Christmas stock too, this fab 50s dress with full skirt and....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Diane Freis 80s Pussy Bow Ruffle Dress</b></div><br />
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</div>So colourful and pretty, you have to love a pussy bow!!<br />
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Am uploading these amazing gthings tomorrow along with a heap more names over the next couple of weeks: Ken Done, Farmers, George Gross, Geoff Bade, Harry Who, and more! Check out my store <a href="http://stores.ebay.com.au/jetaimevintage">http://stores.ebay.com.au/jetaimevintage</a> to see more!<br />
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I am also off to the markets early on Sunday to hunt for something groovy for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11209220366975722334" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: #141414; color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 15px;">sacramento</a> who is my partner on the groovy Christmas swap organised by Lakota over at the brilliant <a href="http://faithhopeandcharityshopping.blogspot.com/">Faith Hope and Charity Shopping</a> blog! Fingers crossed!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoyed my little selection of Australian goodies.JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-60833516769366632882011-11-01T00:46:00.000-07:002011-11-01T01:52:49.280-07:00Je T'aime Vintage Circa 1984 & Family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't realise it had been that long since I have blogged! I feel pretty slack, but to be honest have had very little time to go search my usual haunts and anything I do pick up is currently being packed up in boxes to send home for my future store. I know I want to have it in the UK not here so its pointless a whole room of my house being over run with stuff I don't plan to sell for a while. Secondly I seem to be doing full time hours at work, most of it being called in on my days off so when you think your going to have time to do stuff and it suddenly vanishes-means I have just about had enough time to keep my 2 work shirts clean, cook and food shop. I do have a few treasures to share but until I have time to photograph that here is a little bit about my destiny!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I love my vintage clothing, I really love my job as a zoo keeper. Not only is it so much fun and you can muck about and act like a kid, wearing feathers in your hairs and getting your face painted but I have been obsessed with animals since was tiny and these photos were taken when I was on holiday visiting my (very cool) Uncle aged 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Me in Australia-1984</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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My mum ended up writing to a zoo to ask if I could hold a monkey when I was a little older. Now I am not sure it was because of this, or this happened on the day but it was the same zoo I had a full on toddler tantrum, lying down screaming blue murder and smacking my fists because I was not allowed to take a monkey home. The zoo shall remain nameless as would like to apply for a job there in the future.<br />
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Aged about 6 or 7 my mum made a little book for me because I used to keep chickens and ducks and this is one of the pages out of it! I really didn't have ginger hair, it was dark reddish brown.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So where am I now and what am I doing? Well I got my dream job! Its been fun working there more and we are getting heaps more animals in and getting to design enclosures and develop new talks is great. I hope they are starting to realise I am a pretty good worker, as have often been overlooked before. I don't usually dress as a pirate of course but this was for our Halloween party! The first one is Cocky...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> ...and this is Micheal, he can be pretty naughty but also very affectionate, I love birds.<br />
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I also had these sent to me by my mum of my Auntys and Uncles in the 60s and 70s! They are a very groovy bunch and loved seeing these pictures I have never seen before.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Cook Family on Holiday in Italy</b></div><br />
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The outfits are so brilliant, I am very jealous! My Granny is in the middle with my 2 Aunties Wendy and Penny. Penny, wearing yellow- due to my brothers dyslexia when he was little (Aunty 'Pennys' coming to visit today written Aunty Penis) has been called Aunty Penis since I can remember and as a result has received novelty penis gifts (shaped pasta, chocolates, balloons etc) at Christmas. Do not pity her though, this is the same women that delivered my wooden rocking horse to my mum (I was 2) with a huge dildo strapped underneath which not only got my mum some funny looks from the packing men when we moved house, but also was stolen by my older brother and used during a school Shakespeare play when he came out on stage with it strapped to his head and delivered the line 'Oh horn-ed beast' which got my mum dragged in for a meeting with the headmaster.<br />
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Below is Wendy, isn't she pretty and has a lovely outfit. Unfortunately she is a crap person, in many many ways. I highly doubt she would read this, but I wouldn't be bothered if she did, there is a reason I have successfully avoided her for the last 20 years of my life and will continue to do so. I'm not all bitter about anything, I am just a very cheerfully honest person.<br />
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Now how is this for a cool chap! I have always loved uncle Colin, he lived out in Australia which is probably why I thought the place was so awesome. I think this was taken in 70s? when he was in the RAF. When I visited him he sat me in the back of his ute and drive around near birds nests who attacked me, probably not your average idea of a good uncle but I loved it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you enjoyed my vintage pictures! If anyone remembers me that is!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-36620564527185789922011-09-08T05:47:00.000-07:002011-09-08T05:53:48.831-07:00Paris Couture Umbrellas from Alexandra Sojfer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So round 2 of my Paris holiday blog, and without wanting to sound to negative, it was a slight disappointment. My plans were to check out vintage stores, markets and fashion museums but they were all pretty much shut. No markets at all, one tiny fashion exhibit thing all in french in an out of way place and the only 2 open vintage fashion stores full of overpriced handmade stuff and the designer store near the Louvre Didier Ludot was incredibly rude and to be honest full of designer labels but lacking in the style stakes. It was not like I didn't have lots of fun with my mum but we both got a bit tired of dragging around to find things had closed, moved without notice or a bit of a let down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The French go on holiday for the end of July for most of August, we just didn't expect it would be THAT bad. Obviously the macarons and chocolate cheered me up enormously but there was one extra special highlight for me, the beautiful Parasol shop of Alexandra Sojfer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">'Alexandra Sojfer's grandfather, Georges Gaspard first started handcrafting umbrellas in Paris in 1937 after moving there from Hungary – incidentally he was the one who invented the “frou-frou”.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> It was close to Madeleine Gely, <span class="need_ref" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: help;" title="This passage requires a reference.">the oldest umbrella shop </span>(founded 1834) in the heart of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartier_de_Saint-Germain-des-Pr%C3%A9s" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none;" title="Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Pres">district of Saint-Germain-des-Pres</a> in Paris. Today the family business merged with Madeleine Gely, and workshops are at the same address as the store, at 218, boulevard Saint-Germain: "repair, restoration, rehabilitation of umbrellas, parasols and <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none;" title="Cannes">canes</a> ; Sale of <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none;" title="Cannes">canes</a> ancient and contemporary, umbrellas, parasols and to <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessoires_de_mode" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none;" title="Fashion Accessories">fashion accessories</a> . "</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 19px;">The masts of umbrellas and parasols are made of various fine woods, the handles are <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corne_(mati%C3%A8re)" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial;" title="Horn (matter)">horn</a> or natural silver. Crystal <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarovski" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial;" title="Swarovski">Swarovski</a> hand sewn adorn the paintings. Alexandra Sojfer uses all types of fabrics for her creations: <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soie" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial;" title="Silk">Silk</a> natural cheese cloth, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organza" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial;" title="Organza">organza</a> silk, twill fabrics, etc.. <span class="need_ref" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: help;" title="This passage requires a reference.">All creations "Alexandra Sojfer" are handmade in the Parisian workshop' -Thanks Wikipedia</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her service is second to none. Just so classy, something even the best stores around Paris could not match, in that French confident way that people talk when they know when they can answer every question 'is this real silk?' is this part handmade' with a simple 'Of course madame!' she enthusiastically told us about the history of the shop and the special construction of each handmade piece. Not having much luck with any other shopping plans I decided this was my treat. After all returning to the UK I need something to make me super excited about the rain (which I am!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So this was my pick of a vast array. The second she opened it I knew it was the one, I love the bright colours.<br />
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Its has matching silk tassel, removable hook (which sits perfectly on ones arm!) and a double canopy make of bright purple tulle.<br />
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Not only that but it comes with its own snazzy ring to close. They are super strong, and if anything breaks, well just send it back to the store in Paris and it shall be repaired as if by magic! Now that is service, not to mention the little cafe set in the middle of the tiny store where my mum got to rest her feet and got offered Perrier!<br />
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Now as I said I was not being negative, other than the pointless walking that blistered my feet to limping status, just being surrounded by the wonderful building in Paris was great enough!<br />
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Everything was very big and impressive, you can tell its from and era when they tried to do that beat the Jones thing with the UK in the good ol' historic rivalry.<br />
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</div>Best thing about Paris? Seeing glimpses of these amazing buildings down little streets when your walking around, they just spring up from everywhere!<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The macaron could be improved as a little grainy, I need to learn how to use my insane blender to grind the almond meal finer without turning it into butter, but the taste is great. I was working in 1/4 batches while I master the technique so not to be too wasteful (first 2 straight in the bin) so think working with larger amounts will also help. They look a little brown as using bean essence rather than waste money on real vanilla beans while still learning.</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-7764811798957625142011-09-04T02:15:00.000-07:002011-09-08T05:56:03.060-07:00Laduree: Since 1862, Best Macarons in Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Okay so I have not been blogging for a while, with holiday distractions, jet lag, and a general awkwardness in getting back to my daily life in Australia made blogging the last thing on my mind, but I thought I would get back into the swing of things by sharing my <a href="http://www.laduree.fr/en/scene">Laduree</a> experience with you.<br />
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I have never had macarons before I went to Paris, but am now so addicted that I have even tried to master the art of it myself (I havn't yet, just turned the first batch in the oven and half of them look like little mountains) but after trying these I am hooked.<br />
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This is their very fancy building on the Champs Elysee.<br />
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</div>Laduree have been going since 1862 and still has a shop at the original bakery at 16 rue Royale in Paris. They are said to have some of the worlds best macarons, but I also tried some by Pierre Herme which are also pretty famous, Pierre had a better caramel as enjoyed the whipped center but overall I preferred Laduree on all points: variety flavours, decor and choice of other yummy things.<br />
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</div>I had the good fortune to try their limited edition guava macaron and it was my favourite, light as air and so tasty. The vanilla was also pretty good. I really loved the presentation and the pretty boxes and bags.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This strawberry cake is just a work of art. Its made of a very airy sponge and strawberry moose and is utter heaven. I have no idea what the coating is but it looks very cool and was impressed to get ours across Paris back to the apartment totally undamaged.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another highlight was the best vanilla ice cream I have eaten in my whole life. Each one had a matching macaroon shell on top and I couldn't get enough of these. I really wish I lived next to a Laduree shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However for those of you that fancy making some macarons I found some great sites with recipes and advice but its back to the troubleshooting page for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bakeitoff.blogspot.com/2009/10/macarons-tips-tricks-and-how-to.html">Bake it Off</a> a great review of Spanish, Italian and French methods with various tips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I found heaps of exciting things, especially when back home, and since been back but I feel very unmotivated. I think that the excitement of being home, knowing where I want to be, and aiming to be back there fairly soon to open my shop I sort of want to keep some of the exciting things as a surprise when I open my official website, however I have 4 big name British designers from the 60s among them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have added one little find that I picked up last week now back in Australia, I very cute little 'porthole' hand carved wooden money box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Rabbit Money Box</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I hope you all have had a great month, and more posts from my holidays coming soon!JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-27877223400436727102011-07-31T13:41:00.000-07:002011-07-31T14:27:42.161-07:00My British Bargains and Back Garden!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am finally home again! Its summertime and all the little stone houses are covered in roses, and the supermarkets are full of yummy berries so everything feels very English and I love it. Although this is not technically my back garden, it is as close as possible. The back wall of our actual garden is a big cliff that forms into the back wall of Blenheim Palace, which means as residents we get access to palace grounds whenever we want so its about a 2 minute walk for me to be enjoying this not only sprawling but old and beautiful park-I am planning on getting more photos of the stunning trees they have here for my next posts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So this is the little crop of huge copperbeech trees just as I come into the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This is my favourite part of Blenheim Palace, this bridge is HUGE it looks small in the picture but its not. You can see a couple of doorways on each side and these 2 'apartments' are where the young royals used to hold parties, especially in the Summer.<br />
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This is the famous pub 'The Bear' and you can see why the Aussie pubs just dont match up-Sorry!<br />
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Now for my finds of the week! I headed off to a little carboot this morning, and struck gold which I honestly did not expect after seeing the 20 car boot sellers in a little grassy field but these caught my eye instantly.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Punch Magazine 1945-1956</b></div><br />
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</div> I was told there was about 50 (actually 88) of these and they had been sitting at their parents house for years. £5 for the lot and includes heaps of special editions and all in really good condition.<br />
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</div> Its so funny to read the old adverts, especially for brands that are still around that I know so well!<br />
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</div> You get some pretty good ones....<br />
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</div> ...Really? I thought it was always a dull and uninspired option when you don't even know what sort of choccy or wine someone likes....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bulmers cider, apparently it 'suits all the family', not a phrase I would commonly associate with alcoholic beverages but then us Brits are famed for a drinking culture for a reason-we start young.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>1930s Plum Silk Velvet Dress</b></div><br />
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</div> Here are a couple of pieces from my collection I have back here, its been fun going through all the pieces and been cleaning some others ready to photograph but this is one of my favourites as such a pretty colour, fabric and fit!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>1930s Pink Silk Velvet Cut Glass Button Dress</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I am obsessed with these buttons and has the most amazing cut and back ruffle. The colour is almost neon, which I find nice in such an old piece because darker tones seem to be much more common.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Collar Work on 30s Velvet Dress</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As black never photos well just took a picture of the collar on this beauty, the pearl and rhinestone work are stunning and the dress keeps up with the standard pretty well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Cute little picture with frame-I can buy house stuff now as don't have to worry about bring it home-I AM HOME!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Cookie Cutter Sets</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> £1 for the lot- its like someone knew I just forked out £20 on squeeze bottles, edible glitter, pearl dust and fancy colours for icing and was gagging to play with my new found cookie skills.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Silver belt with sea creatures AND a mini watering can (can you ever have too many watering cans how ever impractical the size?) all for 50p and below, for 10p, thus getting myself a whole 2 pence of the original purchase price-tailors chalk! It looks unused too.</div><br />
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Now my final items for the day which was pretty chuffed with, these 2 seal presses-which I was advised would make lovely doorstops-£1.50 for the 2 and weigh a ton. I have already e-mailed someong to try and get some replacement text blocks with my logo on-I love the classic font they used on it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next blog will be my from my trips to Paris and Amsterdam-my wallet hopes that I don't have too much to show you but not sure I can hold myself back-first proper holiday in 5 years and its Paris-I want EVERYTHING in that place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you like you flea market finds remember to drop by:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sophie @ <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Her Library Adventures</a> on Flea Market Sunday<br />
Erica @ <a href="http://www.recycled-fashion.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Fashion Recycled</a> on Thrifty Friday<br />
MissieLizzie @ <a href="http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Me and My Shadow</a> on Magpie Monday<br />
See you there and thanks for stopping by!</span></span></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-80260192806388611172011-07-16T04:13:00.000-07:002011-07-16T04:13:49.111-07:00Postcards from Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So this week I don't think I have bought a single thing, been to busy getting my pretimed ebay items ready to list, packing and continuing to perfect my baking skills so nothing to show you. However a week on Monday will be heading off for a month back home in Oxford and have trips to Paris and Amsterdam planned so if you would like a postcard from my travels send your address to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and in the meantime my latest cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I always thought I was a bit rubbish at this sort of thing, and I am still pretty messy with it all but didn't expect to master cookie icing so quickly, but have ordered some really interesting cookie cutters and lots of techy decorating stuff so when back from my holidays (if I can wait that long to play with them) will be going all out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you all had a great week and found lots of goodies and wont be giving up blogging while on holiday, I have been getting all my internet finds sent back home over the last 6 months so have a huge stash of goodies, plus will be blogging about my travels so keep in touch and thanks for everyone who reads/follows/writes on my blog, been so much fun over the past year getting to meet some fantastic people-may it continue!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-14366706327545799652011-07-09T05:49:00.000-07:002011-07-09T05:49:31.889-07:00$2 Tuesday (or Saturday)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So someone knew I needed cheering up this week and exactly what it would take to do that, a huge pile or vintage clothes for $2 a piece! I also have washed and cleaned everything from all my clothes, to every room in the house, got my post table sorted so will take my fella less time to send off my ebay items when away, and in a rather OCD way have folded my best vintage clothes and packed into individual zip lock bags for my trip so with that bonus this morning, a nice tidy organised house and a tray full of yummy cookies to nibble on, today has been good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Some of my favourite finds tihs week are my leopard coat, the 60s label is so cute and it has a rabbit fur trim really nicely dyed to look like leopard, plus groovy paisley lining! Really pretty smocked maxi dress and a boutiqish dress from some Australian designer who I dont know about because im not that up of anything post 1989<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 80s Jackets</b></div><br />
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Seemed to be finding lots of groovy jackets today, I love the denim one, tempted to keep that on, and really like the floral one too.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cardigans</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Totally scored with my stripy Alice MaCall cardigan, such a bargain! The ebay crew seem to love AM stuff so for $2, I am very chuffed! Cute little retro cardi too which is in my favourite colour!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These were just to groovy and odd to say no to, 2-tone leather and suede trousers made in France. They are really well tailored and so quirky!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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The first on is the 1940s Leather swing coat I restored after had been living under the house. Looking fantastic now and ready for an ebay outing I think if it stops being stupidly quite soon. Quietest time I have ever had on ebay which sucks as I go on holiday in 2 weeks! I am sure that has not been making me very cheery! Next coat I could get on as my arms are too butch but it has a really pretty fit around bust and made of a floral brocade.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Salt and Pepper Sets</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Retro sets of salt and pepper shakers always catch my eye, even though I probably will never use them as like the grinder jobbys but they look so pretty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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So these are my new experiment, needing a break from the chocolate chips. I know its not Easter but they are for Holly at work and we have rabbits at work so its themed. Had a little gingerbread man one but kept decapitating them when cutting out the dough.<br />
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Hope you all had a lovely week, and thank for all your kind comments on my last post, really c<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">heered me up! Thank you so much!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For more thrifty finds check out the weekly blogs of:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sophie @ <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Her Library Adventures</a> on Flea Market Sunday<br />
Erica @ <a href="http://www.recycled-fashion.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Fashion Recycled</a> on Thrifty Friday<br />
MissieLizzie @ <a href="http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Me and My Shadow</a> on Magpie Monday<br />
See you there and thanks for stopping by!</span></span></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-65397284718438786572011-07-07T17:41:00.000-07:002011-07-08T01:30:56.921-07:00Cookie Therapy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm a pretty quiet person, I don't know many people over here in Australia- some might call it anti social, but when I have a problem it means I don't have many people to whinge to about it, which sucks when aspects of your life are going down the pan when others are going so well. Its pretty easy to slide into a bit of a depressive state however have found a much more creative way of dealing with feeling crap. Cookie therapy-sounds a bit like an excuse to stuff my face, and your not totally wrong, but its more my search to understand baking the perfect cookie. Although my partner could not give 2 hoots, my work colleagues have been gobbling them up and loving them -I miss people who appreciate my baking! Its always fun to have a project but one that you get to eat cookies (and more importantly the dough) is even better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I started my search, and first off I tried the classic Nestle Tollhouse recipe which has been tweaked out in various ways to produce slightly different versions. Some recipes used melted butter to help them 'caramalise' when baking. Others chill dough for 24-36 hours but the effect is more or less the same. Check out this blog for a good review of this classic cookie and various twists on it from Cooks Illustrated, New York Times and Alton Browns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They were nice,but much better out the oven, than when had cooled as a bit cakey and dry. The perfect cookie is very dependent on your taste but I was after more of a buttery crunch. I tried a totally different recipe from <a href="http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/-IMOGENES-CHOC-CHIP-BISCUITS-5324">Nigella</a> which are the ones pictured below. They were quite nice and more crumbly but still cakey. More flour than other Tollhouse based recipes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I knew I needed to do something very different. That is when I came across some perfect light airy textured biscuits at the Sunday Markets made from peanut butter and NO EGG. So I took a leap of faith and despite my very un vegan diet researched some egg-less recipes. Now I am getting somewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First batch using oil and no egg came out okay but a tad dry (although can always thin out to taste with a little milk) so the next night tried the same recipe with about 20% more butter and about 50g of melted chocolate. which turned out much better-and lasted well too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By changing the amount of butter-cookies more moist and greasy, sugar-sweeter, flour-more dry and crumbly, so I will put the recipe I used for this below but can alter the main 3 ingredients to you hearts content as long as final texture not too dry or too soggy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">190g Plain Flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon Salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mix these together and set aside</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">95g Butter </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(softened and suggest whipping first to stop sugar spraying everywhere!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">60g Soft Brown Sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">30g of Caster Sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Whisk in bowl on high until pale and less grainy, then add wet ingredients (below) whisking after each one.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Fold in flour mixture with a spoon- </b>if becomes too dry and crumbly you wont have very flat cookies so add 1-2 tablespoons of milk until a softer texture and can easily roll into balls then flatten into a round cookie shape-but this is down to personal preferences.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Add Chocolate chips to taste</b>-I use about 70g of white chips plus milk to decorate as already had some melted dark chocolate in dough. You can add as much or little as you like, can also add fruit, nuts or whatever you fancy! You can add extra bits on top once on the trays before you bake them to make them look more interesting</div><br />
<b>Bake for about 10-14 mins (depending on size of cookies) at 180C</b> . I made about 12 cookies from this but can make more can keep dough in balls in the freezer ready to bake fresh.<br />
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Amounts of things don't matter too much with cookies as long as the final unbaked dough is not too runny or dry-either way they are always better eaten fresh out the oven. I might be trying a little more butter next time but I like my food packed full of calories. I also may try using an egg yolk but not the white.<br />
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This has been way more fun than crying on the sofa and feeling sorry for myself- and my cookie baking skills are vastly improved!JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-58969148880114979212011-07-02T22:01:00.000-07:002011-07-02T23:51:15.489-07:00Another Addition to Australian Vintage Collection!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week have been getting more and more excited about my trip back home. Its only 3 weeks away and am already starting to pack my bag. I have all my little trips to Paris with mum and Amsterdam with my mates booked and honestly don't think I have ever done anything so exciting in my life which is weird as I am going home to do what I always used to do. There is something weird about moving across to the other side of the world. It sounds terribly 'cliche' but you do start to know yourself more. However much I love the nice weather and the beaches, I start to know what is important to me, much of which is back home. I have been trying to cut back a little due to holiday but my tactic of offering half of what ever the price was today seemed to pay off for once so could still pick up a few fantastic goodies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 80s PRUE ACTON Pure Silk Crochet Dress</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This is just gorgeous dress by the legendary Prue Acton. Very pale pink silk with crochet panels and matching belt. I have got so many amazing Australian vintage pieces I was thinking of selling at the same time before I move back-not sure how to go about this one so any ideas appreciated, I am so bad at marketing.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Dollyrockers by Sambo Maxi & Cream Velvet Suit</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am not sure if the suit is very me, I quite like the jacket but the velvet is so amazingly soft and its very nicely tailored. Comes with matching skinny trousers that are a little too tiny for my 'well built' (chunky) legs which is a shame else may have tried to jazz it up a little. This Dollyrockers dress was one of my top finds of the day though! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I like this, may be a bit 'clay pigeon shooting' but I like how English it makes me feel. Love the tailoring too with flare at the back and nice finishing to buttons.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s Purple Plaid Mini Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Getting to the point where if I twist too much I put my back out so its a pain taking these back photos but somethings have such nice little details I have to try and do them justice! I like it when they use patterned fabrics like checks and stripes and have them running in different directions. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s Sun Dress and Gym Bag</b></div><br />
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Having a Miami circa 1988 moment, you either love it or hate it, and if you love it (and not just for a themed party) chances are you were either not born or too young to remember the actual decade.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s Mexican Felt Embroidered Poncho Cape</b></div><br />
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Another addition to my Wardrobe-Not far off being able to outfit everyone for my own 'Ugly Betty Party'. I should have cropped this more though, the edge of the camera lens looks like a really creepy set of teeth. Whoops.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For more thrifty finds check out the weekly blogs of:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sophie @ <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Her Library Adventures</a> on Flea Market Sunday<br />
Erica @ <a href="http://www.recycled-fashion.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Fashion Recycled</a> on Thrifty Friday<br />
MissieLizzie @ <a href="http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Me and My Shadow</a> on Magpie Monday<br />
See you there and thanks for stopping by!</span></span></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-13080905998190604362011-06-24T19:18:00.000-07:002011-06-24T19:21:48.842-07:00Finds BEFORE My Blog Days!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I had a shit week. Everything was going well, all on top of my work, looking forward to joining in the new listy thing on Mondays but then....my hard drive dies. Beware those of you with automatic updates as I am not alone-it over loaded hard drive and ended up costing a fortune. I hate Microsoft so much right now. I know hating is not a good word to use but feel its very justified here. So I didn't manage to get much time to go out hunting, I found a few treasures but thought I would also share with you 5 of my best finds before my blogging days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 80s Chanel Dress</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>30s Navy Crepe Lace Trim Maxi Dress</b></div><br />
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</div>Fabric has a nice heaviness to it so drapes very well, a really beautiful fit with all the gathers!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 40s Stud Smocked Novelty Print Dress</b></div><br />
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</div>The wide shaped waistband again fits like only 40s dresses do and these photos do not do it justice!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 40s 50s? Miami Robes Dress</b></div><br />
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</div>This piece is a real stunner. I have never got around to repairing the zipper but at some point I will as frozen up and so cant try it on-which is VERY annoying but this one cant be a rush job-its worth much more time invested to try and save current zipper or find a perfect replacement!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 50s Hawaiian Playsuit</b></div><br />
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This was and insane bargain and looks unworn, totally mint condition. I wish I could tell you how much these cost but its at the risk of you all hating me and you wont come and visit my blog anymore which would suck.<br />
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Now onto my bargains for the week...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Floral Embroidered Pink Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>How cute is this! Love the bright psychedelic flower embroidery, very 60s! The perfect party dress I think!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s Sheepskin Coat</b></div><br />
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</div>This is my best find in a while and its all mine. I hate the cold so this thick fully lined coat will keep me warm all winter long and will probably be so conditioned to Australian temperatures that will end up wearing it in Summer back home in England.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 80s Neon Garden Jumper</b></div><br />
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</div>Just couldn't say no to this because its just super loud and colourful and warm. I like colourful things!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s Roulette Bag</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 70s Green Leather Bag</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 1976 Meat Tenderiser and Seasoner Set</b></div><br />
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</div>Not sure how much meat will be left after giving it pound with this one but they look cool don't they!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Old Sewing Needles</b></div><br />
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</div>I say needles like I have more than one in there, I don't-which is a bummer but the packet is still aesthetically pleasing.<br />
And next the reason why I don't like to model clothes over winter??<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 80s Vivian Chan Shaw Jumper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Its just so warm and I cant take it off! I love oversized jumpers, especially in cold weather!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I enjoy the wonders of not having lost my entire years worth of computer stuff I can now get to see everyone else finds (touch wood) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">at the weekly blogs of:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sophie @ <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Her Library Adventures</a> on Flea Market Sunday<br />
Erica @ <a href="http://www.recycled-fashion.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Fashion Recycled</a> on Thrifty Friday<br />
MissieLizzie @ <a href="http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Me and My Shadow</a> on Magpie Monday<br />
See you there and thanks for stopping by!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-63227445240528085832011-06-17T22:17:00.000-07:002011-06-19T00:48:39.898-07:00Vintage Designer Bargains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Its when you see a combination like this that your heart stops. I had a huge pile of luck behind me when I went vintage hunting this week, and everything was such a bargain! So this might not be my personal style, way too conservative and Queenish (the monarch not the band or lifestyle). I seem to have particular luck with this brand, as score 3 pairs of the bow shoes for under $5 about 2 years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Knit Skirt</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> I had to leave the evidence on there and onto my next designer bargain...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 70s Merivale Jacket</b></div><br />
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</div> Its 'Australian Biba' (but minus one of the 0's on the price tag) for the bargain price of $2! Spotted the label a mile off even though flipped round the other way-was so proud of that one.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Maxi Dress & Velvet Smocked Dress</b></div><br />
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Quite fond of the label on the maxi! It has really nice bright colours in the skirt too! This cute little smocked velvet dress was too good to leave behind.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s 80s Stephan Galloway Full Skirt Party Dress</b></div><br />
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Simple but so gorgeous this 50s style chocolate brown party dress was apparently by a famous 80s designer but not got chance too look it up yet in my books!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mint Psychedelic Tunic & Aussie Hand Knit Sweater</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now the tunic was all colourful and glittery and new looking- I'm like some magpie, there is a reason Hoarders is band from my television. The jumper however is mine to keep forever, and is extra special as was from a local couple who I know well. She knitted it for her daughter but was never worn as allergic to wool so I got it, hooray! I love the little echidnas on the arms!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>80s Vintage Flowery Trousers</b></div><br />
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Im not sure if these are good or bad, but I like them. Yes they are pretty cheesy but would probably look fantastic on one of those chic French or California boho type girls. My style is either joggers and a random t-shirt when just doing house stuff, or I look like I got dressed in a fancy dress store, I never look very vintage-more comical.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heaps of Vintage 80s Knits</b></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lots of wool and angora knits, the rainbow vest is my top pick. Cute little crochet knit dress too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage Dresses</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lots of Vintage 80s Tops</b></div><br />
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Now I am exhausted and broke so I am tucking into my favourite Yalla Vanilla yogurt and watching a film while I clean iron and hem some of my finds, I love Saturday afternoons!<br />
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Cant wait to see everyone elses finds at the weekly blogs of:<br />
Sophie @ <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Her Library Adventures</a> on Flea Market Sunday<br />
Erica @ <a href="http://www.recycled-fashion.com/">Fashion Recycled</a> on Thrifty Friday<br />
MissieLizzie @ <a href="http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/">Me and My Shadow</a> on Magpie Monday<br />
See you there and thanks for stopping by!JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-24929540034753902732011-06-15T00:41:00.000-07:002011-06-19T00:11:05.281-07:0050s Fete & Cupcake Competition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay so this really happened about 2 weeks ago but been to busy to remember blogging about it, very slack I know. Anyway turns out that the little country 50s fete with cupcake competition at a little village hall has rather high standards when it comes to bashing out some sweet treats to raise money for the school playground. I have to admit here that this is probably the fanciest place in the area, hence Zumbo quality offerings, however I think my favourites- the little sushi cakes with chocolate dipping sauce (nice) - was probably the hard work of a Japanese Au Pair for sure, they are so detailed, rolled in sprinkles to look like sushi rice-WOW!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> So after the excitement of this it quickly turned into my worst nightmare. Competition means I cant go and buy them and eat them NOW. They should have seriously had a greater range of cupcakes to keep me satisfied as was trying to convince my partner to get the getaway car ready so could thieve some. This is my heaven, I could have happily eaten half the table So what other goodies...<br />
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</div> Just loved the little retro apple on this one, and the fact that has huge sugar decorations. I buy packets of those to eat like sweets, same with jars of caramel sauce and cookie dough- I probably shouldn't admit that.<br />
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</div> Well these are just so pretty! Nice pastel roses making you think of vintage tea shops. Why are not half of the Byron mothers starting up cake shops-or at least producing more regular bake sales with skills like these. You would have a good customer in me!<br />
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</div> Now this was unique, love that they used the little plant pots too. However bigger cakes people, I could have downed all 3 in one mouthful. Cakes on the right are very pretty and sparkley too.<br />
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</div> Now how about these for a sugar hit, lots of yummy looking frosting and a flake too-bonus, I think I might be giving these ones ago, look fancy but nice and simple for me. Now some VERY creative cupcakes....<br />
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Well I certainly learned something that day. After being proud of my baking skills since I was tiny, mine are for pure enjoyment with no frills, and 'speed' is not a quality most people will care about in a cupcake unless your a student with the munchies looking to eat half a tray, but I'm looking forward to getting as creative as these guys. Shame I havn't got any children to blame it on if it cocks up.JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-21688254434859228182011-06-10T18:36:00.000-07:002011-06-18T23:13:07.467-07:00Old & Gold in Brunswick<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div>Today was my Christmas, the Old & Gold event in Brunswick Heads. It is AMAZING and probably why I thought Ballina Garage Sale Trail was such crap. After some very busy weeks at work covering for people on holiday I have hardly got to any op shops or markets so was hoping this was a good year, and I was not let down! Held each year in June it has all day events from over 60 garage sales, collectors stalls all over town- check out the list of what was going on here-and make sure you dont miss out next year!</div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616791117387456050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfCOfwASbPoB5SKYEwHh2ibGk0ZwEiOBA8YOutfszLix7tMMUu4sdlUynVIslj5Kyiqoidw8eb3aBY2c1dep3P58K5RoMIjUuy9gZDo1bpZmtkYHbsmjsj97zjfWgqXai6a7tP8es5ibU/s400/old+gold+logo.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />I am sorry though, other than few items from last week, everything photographed on the floor as I'm freezing and wearing a nice warm jumper and dont want to take it off.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HUGE (36" +) Vintage African Tribal Leather Bag</b></div><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyCVZUqxFj1P5gYHDBnd0C1QjBkZ4OqJwOLKk4y0tZbbpfsdYy9dmnD2xQlFCDGpYBAjF6xktu8FbBRJ6COMBKoIYRjbddsHOUk1dOGAOHPMtJgowkuUeZ_Lo9hj14F1JCgE2PQpaWv0/s1600/african+bag+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyCVZUqxFj1P5gYHDBnd0C1QjBkZ4OqJwOLKk4y0tZbbpfsdYy9dmnD2xQlFCDGpYBAjF6xktu8FbBRJ6COMBKoIYRjbddsHOUk1dOGAOHPMtJgowkuUeZ_Lo9hj14F1JCgE2PQpaWv0/s320/african+bag+004.JPG" width="165" /></a></div>I cant call this a bag really, its a thing, in a positive way-not like I cant be bothered to describe it, but more like 'it came from outer space', there is a very high chance that my death will be the result of the tassels eating me alive Little Shop of Horrors style. I am in love though. Hand painted leather, so many thick long tassels, it is supposed to be used as a backpack looped over each arm but I am going to devise a leather strap to connect handle to it will be come the most overly pretentious shoulder bag in the world. Its stupidly huge (put a cd next to it to show size), but so am I - a perfect match! I have great fears as a girl from a small town will not be able to keep up with the chic fashion set in Paris and London when visit soon, so weird and loud is the way to go!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>40s Farmers Irish Linen Dress</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3Nbk5K2UUepD0tVgervQyFKlqiHMJnUDzsdedAZBd2wMxZYjbz6gC18i6R4c3U5EQNkvG9VWgL7-0VlJz70Mgvo2A4hAZHBuRM7F8hkPn290QtnSOv652SbX1c2mKM-E9VfZ4dJs8gA/s1600/irish+linen+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616776303462462290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3Nbk5K2UUepD0tVgervQyFKlqiHMJnUDzsdedAZBd2wMxZYjbz6gC18i6R4c3U5EQNkvG9VWgL7-0VlJz70Mgvo2A4hAZHBuRM7F8hkPn290QtnSOv652SbX1c2mKM-E9VfZ4dJs8gA/s400/irish+linen+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 328px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This gorgeous dress just needs 2 bits of elastic in the sides spots where its gone and will be perfect again. The lace is layered and very detailed. I didnt do it justice in the photos.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chipie Prairie Circle Skirt and 60s Hand Knit Rose Cardigan</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKczDoe0gN79qhCF5v2nW6AOTMhfyPYKdxlzYxWScx0qNuWBO_t9oekaFKNayFMCwNV-CTnD_DlJPPoAfELPcgEc4LWJC2xCMNL8F-ufG911qd_TLf3FZTtqteTDFxqwJeu2LfWpmC1lA/s1600/skirt+and+cardi.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616776297266880050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKczDoe0gN79qhCF5v2nW6AOTMhfyPYKdxlzYxWScx0qNuWBO_t9oekaFKNayFMCwNV-CTnD_DlJPPoAfELPcgEc4LWJC2xCMNL8F-ufG911qd_TLf3FZTtqteTDFxqwJeu2LfWpmC1lA/s400/skirt+and+cardi.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 237px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I used to have a pair of chipie trainers in pink suede and they glowed in the dark (I was 13). I think the skirt will out last the trainers in style but I still want my pink ones back. The hand knit cardi matches perfectly too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">60s Patchwork Velvet Jacket and Alpaca Peruvian Jumper</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s Floral Bathing Suit</b></div><div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkfOvqmlkcaK4uy-sDSHD4uoP0SrcyWgnKaNDgvCHgQ87Y0yQvYcqkwmRa_CBLC9LDml-uLednc0CrGOUGQBqjYXezSyynXsHG6WghIGvGacVhZZkVxRr0gV6B0nMXEsesnbc_O1vcas/s1600/swimsuit+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616776277891042002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkfOvqmlkcaK4uy-sDSHD4uoP0SrcyWgnKaNDgvCHgQ87Y0yQvYcqkwmRa_CBLC9LDml-uLednc0CrGOUGQBqjYXezSyynXsHG6WghIGvGacVhZZkVxRr0gV6B0nMXEsesnbc_O1vcas/s400/swimsuit+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 289px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Nice shape to bust and pleating down bodice! I also found this one that looks a little later but cute too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s 60s Blue Nautical Swimsuit</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYpz1eZ6AzBghp5VrLjihzj-2QOkTsTj2ZO6CtSgwOKaLPunrCXsvGrjs0obnR-h0s4urDI9QRcQgkf8S4wGmqyUqizCCWH5mfoseXck-A8hpYcyixo6nWuPlAG5EgCL8w2OFf9byI14/s1600/navy+swimsuit+.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616772775013374722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYpz1eZ6AzBghp5VrLjihzj-2QOkTsTj2ZO6CtSgwOKaLPunrCXsvGrjs0obnR-h0s4urDI9QRcQgkf8S4wGmqyUqizCCWH5mfoseXck-A8hpYcyixo6nWuPlAG5EgCL8w2OFf9byI14/s400/navy+swimsuit+.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 334px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Very nice shape to seams with little tie at waist and button shoulders.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s 70s Huge Angel Sleeve Mini Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0JFXoJJsoprYnPF4g8AelD0dSkQnEWgkZa0IkEWIHzAFevRm6CJtuWiv-1740LtrZovXO7uPqFEMyHAMC6PNMJq4GcONz5su9dUlEfrVvX8V3QTwfLYJzxzo0MUOpX0Tt7qYJ6B_E1c/s1600/60s+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616772770501659970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0JFXoJJsoprYnPF4g8AelD0dSkQnEWgkZa0IkEWIHzAFevRm6CJtuWiv-1740LtrZovXO7uPqFEMyHAMC6PNMJq4GcONz5su9dUlEfrVvX8V3QTwfLYJzxzo0MUOpX0Tt7qYJ6B_E1c/s400/60s+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 296px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Very pretty dress with the best huge sleeves! </div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s Tailored Satin Shirt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfmV8hQhKnyHqrHuycnXTLtzJxldLnf8VFLQ_s6fj5cdLrL5XU1y1Et6kDXMB_FvrqahUZTcI9vlPwNXcO3GOZSTFcW8p36E_SiP-otiIw9GO3310d71hVr99G9e2oM7L8cgAgp-cZoI/s1600/white+satin+shirt.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616772763045996802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfmV8hQhKnyHqrHuycnXTLtzJxldLnf8VFLQ_s6fj5cdLrL5XU1y1Et6kDXMB_FvrqahUZTcI9vlPwNXcO3GOZSTFcW8p36E_SiP-otiIw9GO3310d71hVr99G9e2oM7L8cgAgp-cZoI/s400/white+satin+shirt.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 366px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Bit of a sucker for a tailored shirt with long sleeves and groovy cuffs in a colour that goes with everything! Yay!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Rhinestone Mod Mini Dress & 70s Sheer Floral 2pc Playsuit</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijE-GiZrqS3XtzHWQwyJntTRHi9a1ZMuHTbI2zFXMtwOfHmmjLLza5-wtpai6KGQtj9nyfTKuZpDKjPjzBYlVeX1ji4utDf6ZhLXGhFJLvA3PDtJUDWMvp4RKG-zL9LZd3Kl6FgUdTOhM/s1600/rhinestone+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616772762537782546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijE-GiZrqS3XtzHWQwyJntTRHi9a1ZMuHTbI2zFXMtwOfHmmjLLza5-wtpai6KGQtj9nyfTKuZpDKjPjzBYlVeX1ji4utDf6ZhLXGhFJLvA3PDtJUDWMvp4RKG-zL9LZd3Kl6FgUdTOhM/s400/rhinestone+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 261px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The floral bit is sheer but comes with a little waistcoat jacket too, I thought it was a dress-I never realise things are playsuits till I get home but love playsuits so not a bad thing!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>40s 50s White Leather 'Audrey Hepburn' Swing Coat</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNxNyHcOYJBtA-dr96Pn7tT4HZlongW_LLFLrpNrBEt5LajiAyQP67lKTZcEo7DMRbIpC2cTckJnGo7V-EaxziJodyJ-Hk7VT1fcONi9jGReeSg2nSC55RpydvtaWw0SL8KcVPZ0B78g/s1600/coat+label.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616772757215299154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNxNyHcOYJBtA-dr96Pn7tT4HZlongW_LLFLrpNrBEt5LajiAyQP67lKTZcEo7DMRbIpC2cTckJnGo7V-EaxziJodyJ-Hk7VT1fcONi9jGReeSg2nSC55RpydvtaWw0SL8KcVPZ0B78g/s400/coat+label.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 276px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The people selling this knew me, just from seeing me hunt around vintage clothes at op shops and garage sales round town and she went and got me this coat. It had been stored under the house, I could understand if it was a cut off bit of naff carpet, but its not-why do people do that its just cruel. Anyway I gave it a bath and cleaned it up-turned water black, conditioned it with leather and although is not perfect-some cracking on edges and some very light marks, it looks a million times better. Getting some white leather shoes stuff to try patch up marks a bit more so is gleaming-but here is a sneak peak at the label and lining.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>More Vintage Letterpress Blocks</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUvBAdN6MuaQiFkggeaOqn_Z8IpIfN9xzyVeWQkQs6sMnSN5VG7DuqRWdB4DcOsc2eVMiHYP_jZXaQanNW247w0w6MisXzPB9kwQt795qR8fj-MkN0HIxLhH8_ezCZ8HVaTxmBNfKrqg/s1600/blocks.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616771822966578082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUvBAdN6MuaQiFkggeaOqn_Z8IpIfN9xzyVeWQkQs6sMnSN5VG7DuqRWdB4DcOsc2eVMiHYP_jZXaQanNW247w0w6MisXzPB9kwQt795qR8fj-MkN0HIxLhH8_ezCZ8HVaTxmBNfKrqg/s400/blocks.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 319px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I am truly addicted to these, love the deco lady in the swimsuit!<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 70s Coconut Bag</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFW14uOKpsJ14Lpxc8QuG5MzItnzbKtVrzL7U0Zfb-PgbzVGbnxEzzd9PGIpsctgugF7cst75icQ3PXo5TmGq8c1RGrjJaZEJlZKTQDsGszbacmhjZvIXaOTyqrTK1FwBCThUSpeIKoU/s1600/coconut+bag.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616771821900807842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFW14uOKpsJ14Lpxc8QuG5MzItnzbKtVrzL7U0Zfb-PgbzVGbnxEzzd9PGIpsctgugF7cst75icQ3PXo5TmGq8c1RGrjJaZEJlZKTQDsGszbacmhjZvIXaOTyqrTK1FwBCThUSpeIKoU/s400/coconut+bag.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 238px;" /></a>Cute little retro coconut bag, my mum bought one of ebay which turned out to be miniture and in the same week I found one that really is the size of a coconut!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Retro Wristwatch</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthmXwIlnmZw3nOugm6cZQODfcHbsUJVsAjw6_WCJjhd5NsIbjNX0w4SOSitC-o9R7-4IOGXNtDbmKcuTYI9jt57-FibmRhsQe30BzvUbSfsGAkiKRnND7uz0Ayq0dV_ANYx7cm9HYfDA/s1600/fruit+watch.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616771814420603874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthmXwIlnmZw3nOugm6cZQODfcHbsUJVsAjw6_WCJjhd5NsIbjNX0w4SOSitC-o9R7-4IOGXNtDbmKcuTYI9jt57-FibmRhsQe30BzvUbSfsGAkiKRnND7uz0Ayq0dV_ANYx7cm9HYfDA/s400/fruit+watch.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 375px;" /></a>I cocked up and dropped it and broke the glass. I should care more but I don't, I just like it because it was weird and cost 50 cents. As this did too-which I cant even understand, its just cute.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mini French/German Dictionary</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkugRIkXJ9FLwU2IL6YDgodbTNCqwf5q5OBSJCjFEx0B67MMe5dYGE0oVDQUo80QVAvN_4CL1Lu4iLaKOorgoox_9eMYWLalX0TAMOI6_e7Ush6_z1eCPR6lwKbnueg4Apl_hXBrMMhs/s1600/book.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616771808225797730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkugRIkXJ9FLwU2IL6YDgodbTNCqwf5q5OBSJCjFEx0B67MMe5dYGE0oVDQUo80QVAvN_4CL1Lu4iLaKOorgoox_9eMYWLalX0TAMOI6_e7Ush6_z1eCPR6lwKbnueg4Apl_hXBrMMhs/s400/book.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 327px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Squatter Board Game</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9oDOwhq04zpbQF1lcBIKm0DSIem0DGG8H0PH3WKIvtuVx6yjKl8sDtxPeK91nhyphenhyphenf0RR7of4y97934oCLMX4NkMYV_NhHe-OtAt08GIYtRS8DKEQXwBDFC8j-icLiKRSAGYCKqNm-JD_4/s1600/squatter.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616771803670102946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9oDOwhq04zpbQF1lcBIKm0DSIem0DGG8H0PH3WKIvtuVx6yjKl8sDtxPeK91nhyphenhyphenf0RR7of4y97934oCLMX4NkMYV_NhHe-OtAt08GIYtRS8DKEQXwBDFC8j-icLiKRSAGYCKqNm-JD_4/s400/squatter.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 368px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This made me laugh when I read the instructions and I had to buy it. I consider myself a smart person, I have a high IQ, but this very Australian game in which you take sheep to market, totally confused me. I have no doubt that had it to a kid living on a sheep farm in the middle of Australia they would totally get it. It comes with a little box full of sheep head counters to make your flocks.<br />
Thanks for stopping by and especially for leaving your comments! Hope everyone has had a good few weeks and pop over to <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies</a> site to join in the flea market finds game on Sunday!<br />
Dont forget to check out the brand new link game from Erica at <a href="http://www.recycled-fashion.com/">Recycled Fashion</a>-Check it out now!</div></div></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-91401323667716387432011-05-14T19:18:00.001-07:002011-06-18T22:46:09.178-07:00Vintage Deadstock for Winter<div>I am sure I was missing out on something this weekend, my early morning outings are usually pretty quite, maybe will see another car or 2, but today I was in a traffic queue! I couldn't believe it! I hope it was not too exciting-was asking everyone and not a clue!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 60s Mod Wool Dress NEW with TAGS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6acd_Ze7nhVN_ljgLBlZ_3WieEKOxBRJwE-2tmDTfZzOj_p_fneIpUsRgC8-TfH68ici2VSDnlomoLlBUd-6qY1gMI02l5d5k_12IkIgawgu5u6mZUOz1alKyuEMg2LIyh8mfm7a62s/s1600/finlaw+wool+dress+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606772569244430082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6acd_Ze7nhVN_ljgLBlZ_3WieEKOxBRJwE-2tmDTfZzOj_p_fneIpUsRgC8-TfH68ici2VSDnlomoLlBUd-6qY1gMI02l5d5k_12IkIgawgu5u6mZUOz1alKyuEMg2LIyh8mfm7a62s/s400/finlaw+wool+dress+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 275px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Perfect for winter! A cute little retro wool dress with its original labels!!!! I love a good bit of vintage deadstock, and although its not a terribly upmarket label-its so cute, and wool, and of course in mint condition! Future treasure I am sure!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1930s Beaded Coin Purse</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimizGIlpQeFnr0sxu1el2FiE_pfbuT6BQOcJHEdsj64nrTDGmnsPKydY4rmdVLqIZaMTXM60Ze4-e6lBaMU1QQjta7pYAnWgEdeI5dPFH67inYP1sT31N0CUk9g8omm8hQi1bwGbNS7Fk/s1600/30spurse+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606772564464617842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimizGIlpQeFnr0sxu1el2FiE_pfbuT6BQOcJHEdsj64nrTDGmnsPKydY4rmdVLqIZaMTXM60Ze4-e6lBaMU1QQjta7pYAnWgEdeI5dPFH67inYP1sT31N0CUk9g8omm8hQi1bwGbNS7Fk/s400/30spurse+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 260px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">This is a really cute little purse from original owner! Its from the 30s and in really good condition other than slight tarnishing but all beading in place and love the ruching on the inside!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1940s Canns Crepe Dress and 90s Tartan Dress</b></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_I9IZFosnUbTb4bdk_qiB3a8bmE76bhmv6ZkQZIcpHq38g9PCUJV38SiQa9WqCzBFFr8CtmWwXWXgombP5dxHXUZHBxqlYEW5ihgj43QsayNQpzJrJQ67iWEcz4McPHKTUTR-pDklPYo/s1600/2+x+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606764171110674754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_I9IZFosnUbTb4bdk_qiB3a8bmE76bhmv6ZkQZIcpHq38g9PCUJV38SiQa9WqCzBFFr8CtmWwXWXgombP5dxHXUZHBxqlYEW5ihgj43QsayNQpzJrJQ67iWEcz4McPHKTUTR-pDklPYo/s400/2+x+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 370px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>My bargain of the week, a pretty 40s dress from Canns. Pretty good condition and cost only $15! I love this tartan dress, I think this is a keeper for my wardrobe just because I need new things myself now and again, and I not only keep so little now, but also shrinking the things I actually consider mine to keep too, getting ready for the inevitable move!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>POM POM Knit Poncho and New Zealand Jumper</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzuewt4_S1I7EN1tMxRRWQ9Mmq20xsfXX-4ETjITjiEX0WxGS7nPgtKgMcm87xU_2hHC-rUxSkGojWS83HzyFJYIVMt4rTJt1edl8igXzZyiiYvoDvFgpMhmbgjUjRYfgTOfm8keAwYc/s1600/purple+poncho+and+top.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606764166986530050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzuewt4_S1I7EN1tMxRRWQ9Mmq20xsfXX-4ETjITjiEX0WxGS7nPgtKgMcm87xU_2hHC-rUxSkGojWS83HzyFJYIVMt4rTJt1edl8igXzZyiiYvoDvFgpMhmbgjUjRYfgTOfm8keAwYc/s400/purple+poncho+and+top.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 194px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Getting winter things-love this knitted poncho with all the bobbles AND A HOOD. I like stuff with hoods-full outside protection which I am very wimpy over, I cant handle the cold, and I do get a little worried about returning to the UK. Thankfully have an armory of wools, furs and heaps of heavy coats to help me battle through colder days and refined my dressing skills in the last 5 years. The New Zealand jumper just made me laugh, I'm so childish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 60s Rainbow Embroidered Rodeo Shirt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0G6vj2YIt7r1pgqjyByZSkYipX-WWhwumMcLTXCc8CxkXlZFIS6nB4Q-CuYvc6Dx4jjTMaNXkEzODLpBWIwy0EoQq25CSNBJKRffNriDf6SgqpemJPl3TbhyphenhyphenQZwB5xfjgEYQxKZ3FxE/s1600/western+shirt+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606764161399463250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0G6vj2YIt7r1pgqjyByZSkYipX-WWhwumMcLTXCc8CxkXlZFIS6nB4Q-CuYvc6Dx4jjTMaNXkEzODLpBWIwy0EoQq25CSNBJKRffNriDf6SgqpemJPl3TbhyphenhyphenQZwB5xfjgEYQxKZ3FxE/s400/western+shirt+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 279px;" /></a>Really cool vintage shirt that was being eyed up by lots of the band folk up for Blues Fest but was too small for everyone-sorry boys! I guess its a given considering my obsession with cowboy boots, I love the whole Rodeo thing, I wanted to be Annie Oakley when I was little. I took up riding lessons but gave up as got bored of going round in circles, and realising there was little call in the modern day for catching bandits on horse back and the like. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I can only hope you really do have past lives as I think in the 1800 I was a pirate, in early 1900s I was an explorer late ones a rodeo cowgirl then I could have been the giant woman in the 1920s circus acts, but that would make my current life rather dull.</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage Zip Fixer Kit</b></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQwu9Sdcc8KiVpoRsN39YM-4ywabIU2mWmnFax4_UhtQs6RKKGSwsIy4e8mfCZ2nIKTnW8solACMF1Adfr3BTMuFi9Vg3zX-CahzEuK-iLyiVH_6npKYdCVwjqB3C73UdclJSpjLJAMEQ/s1600/zip+fixer+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606762833976150338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQwu9Sdcc8KiVpoRsN39YM-4ywabIU2mWmnFax4_UhtQs6RKKGSwsIy4e8mfCZ2nIKTnW8solACMF1Adfr3BTMuFi9Vg3zX-CahzEuK-iLyiVH_6npKYdCVwjqB3C73UdclJSpjLJAMEQ/s400/zip+fixer+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 175px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I don't know if could ever use these which is stupid because for me they are pretty useful, and wish I knew about a modern equivalent but I just love the packaging!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Old Mini Soap Box Cupboard</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO6osP0pC3gFjyYwzOol3zzX06SBBesatitB3fJZjxp9Pw3AUqIncQ80yWR8wjYSJpdGsUCj-cDhNDWSR6yJ7qw2v3_Ug6zeTe2zTu634Do0-UQgPcvzMhv_LslR376is45lXMqaQEqQ/s1600/soap+box+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606762829531118946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO6osP0pC3gFjyYwzOol3zzX06SBBesatitB3fJZjxp9Pw3AUqIncQ80yWR8wjYSJpdGsUCj-cDhNDWSR6yJ7qw2v3_Ug6zeTe2zTu634Do0-UQgPcvzMhv_LslR376is45lXMqaQEqQ/s400/soap+box+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 398px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Nice little dusty old soap box....<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcM-oPvk7sy2xTadxeh56evC90ei24EAvcC5Tw9ehLwiotAB9dVcbxF5NeQ46v_fM75Zie7G61wYvsmgzofUHq1M-FaFUY3Y7NAYHcvm2DB9FeNsvPoD2FhyyS-foCh3K1_SG0e2VW5mw/s1600/soap+box+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606762827579904354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcM-oPvk7sy2xTadxeh56evC90ei24EAvcC5Tw9ehLwiotAB9dVcbxF5NeQ46v_fM75Zie7G61wYvsmgzofUHq1M-FaFUY3Y7NAYHcvm2DB9FeNsvPoD2FhyyS-foCh3K1_SG0e2VW5mw/s400/soap+box+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 279px;" /></a>.....one day I will put stuff in it.</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rabbit School</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4F1uhn0MaPJP2k6JtpV0mTpGgHD6fNBCmLkmdTBewRJd6PMZGB4YoNs-_fSZPJrx3lwzUG7-UwFM4YJXvVIsch4eEA3W0dP1uKT8d2aprjj_87BAxONWmBcv6R_fws8kFOvvJ6hKtjE/s1600/IMG_0346.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606762824489529506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4F1uhn0MaPJP2k6JtpV0mTpGgHD6fNBCmLkmdTBewRJd6PMZGB4YoNs-_fSZPJrx3lwzUG7-UwFM4YJXvVIsch4eEA3W0dP1uKT8d2aprjj_87BAxONWmBcv6R_fws8kFOvvJ6hKtjE/s400/IMG_0346.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
So this little set was believed to be long gone. My mum made this for my granny when she was pregnant with me, and made it because my granny used to have a little toy school with rabbits when she was a little girl. Mum found out she had it last time she visited and the only fault is a broken table leg-apparently my fault when I was playing with it. Its all hand made felt animals with so many accessories!<br />
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</div><div>Hope you all had a good weekend and found some goodies of your own! Head over to <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies </a>site to join in the fun and thanks so much for visiting!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-36676540118545073612011-05-08T20:59:00.001-07:002011-06-18T22:47:49.152-07:00Cowboy Boot Collection<div>Anyone who knows me (or sees my ebay items for sale!) will know I live in my cowboy boots. I have huge man size feet so narrow little heels don't fit me, not to mention making me look like a cross dresser as over 6ft 2 in heels. My discovery was made over 5 years ago while travelling round Mexico.</div><div>After ending up in Chetumal which is in the South of the Yucatan region it was hardly describable as a tourist destination. Pawn shops/banks/jewelery stores had policemen in bulletproofs and guns sat outside 24/7 and I was about 5m away from a guy getting jumped in an attempted kidnapping while on my own-little bit scary. However did find a real authentic cowboy shop, selling spurs, machetes-the lot! There I found the boots that would be surgically attached to my feet for the next 5 years (cost 460 pesos= approx $50)</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE Mexican Horseshoe Cowboy Boots</b></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAIDpvjAzyd8skjtV3ar98fP4dZCJGNHrhCYV_eu1WcbwfCyDk9SHzJDGueonPHOHo2Vz4KQ5lxOcPEaGs0NRz9jrPjK-2JYj6WvENKwsFeXALVKERgFZHPiEL33QZzTBITQgyN0tVRk/s1600/horse+shoe+boot+small.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604563270863264530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAIDpvjAzyd8skjtV3ar98fP4dZCJGNHrhCYV_eu1WcbwfCyDk9SHzJDGueonPHOHo2Vz4KQ5lxOcPEaGs0NRz9jrPjK-2JYj6WvENKwsFeXALVKERgFZHPiEL33QZzTBITQgyN0tVRk/s400/horse+shoe+boot+small.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So here they are-softest leather, fit like a glove and honestly cannot leave the house without a compliment. I worn them once to go put the rubbish out and a cyclist going past said 'Great boots'! I paid nearly twice what they are worth to get them resoled over here, as the bottoms had pretty much disappear which was annoying when it rained.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mexican Steer Head Embroidered Boots</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwB9RbzDKEs_KdCJGYFafycaWx5SHnWe3KdgPMdf5kr2SECLjsnU-6qojTEUCiEP3mWdXPgbH1PBbV_T_LH6ITlq0FGNgu-WtNjnAzsWQbQlMPtvv1TT6z6MJToFKziTGPBQJJUYwiWBQ/s1600/stear+head+boot.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604563266563769362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwB9RbzDKEs_KdCJGYFafycaWx5SHnWe3KdgPMdf5kr2SECLjsnU-6qojTEUCiEP3mWdXPgbH1PBbV_T_LH6ITlq0FGNgu-WtNjnAzsWQbQlMPtvv1TT6z6MJToFKziTGPBQJJUYwiWBQ/s400/stear+head+boot.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 299px;" /></a>Never seen anything like them other than finding these on a real auction in Texas and I managed to win them and get them sent to me. Not as soft, and not as awesome as my ones but I still love them-these are the ones I can get a bit muddy at festivals.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fringed Tan Cowboy Boots</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz2zPkhR15WbWjvFsvJzWdwon1KAGn5BHl8NEhJkutEGJXoZ820pkQ-8vEhOx91SLHeNJVK18HIgbCm7LYoT4VdDLXlXT9w_CxZXtXTjodQuYwvFgPdNrU-PR2N78nhyphenhyphenhLv2je2XhATkI/s1600/fringe+boot.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604562898179985010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz2zPkhR15WbWjvFsvJzWdwon1KAGn5BHl8NEhJkutEGJXoZ820pkQ-8vEhOx91SLHeNJVK18HIgbCm7LYoT4VdDLXlXT9w_CxZXtXTjodQuYwvFgPdNrU-PR2N78nhyphenhyphenhLv2je2XhATkI/s400/fringe+boot.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 378px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Next up for a bit of a colour change is my tan fringed ones with nice little cuban heel-cowboy boots have to have a woodstacked heel and must be leather, I hate plastic copies. </div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eagle Inlay Cowboy Boots</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXWwp6IZUeUzzec1ybABQvOaDFys4izeIgMcXTtpAIYSl-30VqIAU318K681ooIIWfRT0VfEKxEwu4GxxVBqiPxkqo8eemPZ9f3aghZYrsqtahXHkN3_-HzibNe-fVKDqj4Q8MSlnBvA/s1600/eagle+boot+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604562893006232690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXWwp6IZUeUzzec1ybABQvOaDFys4izeIgMcXTtpAIYSl-30VqIAU318K681ooIIWfRT0VfEKxEwu4GxxVBqiPxkqo8eemPZ9f3aghZYrsqtahXHkN3_-HzibNe-fVKDqj4Q8MSlnBvA/s400/eagle+boot+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 269px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>As I needed some inlay ones these are my 'smart' boots with colourful inlay. It has little white inly stars over back but forgot to photograph!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Colourful Cowboy Boots</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpFYrpT1IhF6MYz1vdIUxl6-98ealEA_XfD5I6Q0NihqtIgsC3XYv_S-y8kOV6F8goaNlPHlrRaqfmp0FvJCmm10gss_TlXH3e3xGBqqmtaDp5ALQvIEKqk0tQEYczoWvTdbh028llTY/s1600/colourful+cowboy+boots.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604562878321974002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpFYrpT1IhF6MYz1vdIUxl6-98ealEA_XfD5I6Q0NihqtIgsC3XYv_S-y8kOV6F8goaNlPHlrRaqfmp0FvJCmm10gss_TlXH3e3xGBqqmtaDp5ALQvIEKqk0tQEYczoWvTdbh028llTY/s400/colourful+cowboy+boots.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 377px;" /></a>Colourful cowboy boots are next on the list-just won these on ebay, they dont send out of the states so hope will actually get them! The red ones are my size and the cutest kiddy boots in the world come with them! Tiny inlay cowboy boots-I love them!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cactus Pony Hair Tipped Boots</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5TtX0OeRvAIhiH4zXNBlN0pPjjTt2jBThVo7QXacFZB17I_tsF4gH_JpB62sV64xprd4Hd-9Gj5QXkHjnEJxzmkAlYXGr8kTZPN1TwldOpJTbnQiVTqAkcY47f0yj4Tfc7vEhY0JJIo/s1600/cactus+boot+12.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604562873133606674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5TtX0OeRvAIhiH4zXNBlN0pPjjTt2jBThVo7QXacFZB17I_tsF4gH_JpB62sV64xprd4Hd-9Gj5QXkHjnEJxzmkAlYXGr8kTZPN1TwldOpJTbnQiVTqAkcY47f0yj4Tfc7vEhY0JJIo/s400/cactus+boot+12.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So these are the ones going on ebay-a tiny bit too small to be comfy for me too wear. Also the reason of getting inspired to do this post. My mum just broke the news that she has wanted cowboy boots for around 10 years but the leather is often hard and difficult to get a perfect fit. So I am determined to save up to buy her some very posh ones (see below) so listing several pairs of shoes from my personal collection to raise money for it!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>MOOSE-O-LODGE Cowboy Boots by ROCKETBUSTER</b></div><div><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604561937559651634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35inH4p-hMP_UIqT35oO7kBYKaAsZ0gzV-yHQq9G4rhneh15BWP8zWWXjAoqYXezl3MQcqy8rmYm7a61coUMSrMSSHITBulfnXwXzgesAkuTrS-cBppePMXHy30ytYY1hPDTMNOk0meU/s400/rocketbuster+boots.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 302px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 221px;" />Checkout these stunning things- if you like cowboy boots you have to check out <a href="http://www.rocketbuster.com/">Rocketbuster Boots</a>, they have the most amazing array of boots and these are what I want to get for my mum. I know it seems expensive but if find it hard to get comfortable shoes, a hand made pair will fit like a glove and last a life time. Just think how much money you have wasted on shoes that just end up rubbing a little too much and you will never wear them. My handmade heels have been with me for 12 years and will never get rid of them!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>21 Eyelet Lace Up Leather Boots</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieniFWpeaVV0MrLculvwV5T07WS9SeSB3c1LlJXzyzl7JU0RPvPkh74cqWFgOjcodgst-Lx6jcjAX-D7SjYBCjnLh7u-QI2vB0q6bIdF_r9k-2ooMJo-ykf_zF1GtxspIhnYwJ5k8pu-Y/s1600/eyelet+boots+small.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604561932953794786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieniFWpeaVV0MrLculvwV5T07WS9SeSB3c1LlJXzyzl7JU0RPvPkh74cqWFgOjcodgst-Lx6jcjAX-D7SjYBCjnLh7u-QI2vB0q6bIdF_r9k-2ooMJo-ykf_zF1GtxspIhnYwJ5k8pu-Y/s400/eyelet+boots+small.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 288px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>These are just so trendy right now, just again sucks my clown feet dont fit them right-so off to ebay they go for some lucky trendy young thing to enjoy.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1990s GUCCI Lace Platform Heels</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJ8kgnIqCORqJqN8nsSbVJkKxMUcolbCGDd3bxIrKCFR5tO02VUqk6P6KrRBI-bWnFi4JFDAazeJPKWSFcAaMr7Ov86Y9wvBmGWWqCAPQ-XFSK5ErQvhHjrbm1KYKsJtHUNHk7YnQxj0/s1600/gucci+heels+12.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604561932608713090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJ8kgnIqCORqJqN8nsSbVJkKxMUcolbCGDd3bxIrKCFR5tO02VUqk6P6KrRBI-bWnFi4JFDAazeJPKWSFcAaMr7Ov86Y9wvBmGWWqCAPQ-XFSK5ErQvhHjrbm1KYKsJtHUNHk7YnQxj0/s400/gucci+heels+12.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 203px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Anyone a size 39? I am pretty sure these are from the 1996 Summer collection. I have the exact same shoes which I bought on holiday in Milan when I was about 16 I think. Technically I just ordered mine rather than buy them as they didn't have my size. These are a smaller pair I got for a photo shoot but now going to be a sizeable chunk of my mums boots fund!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Limited Edition Sailor Jerry Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilqtjg73EoJTG5orzZ27UbqjgPMyeeQXjd39og31tLIsqTBxnIzHgePAHByizLNwSP8pSd6V0hR3VVDAnteBZ7FiRuMEoHl3cmJh0W5ebXAxdJ4axecA0gvstjftJO1C5Y27TYh6qHhEg/s1600/tattoo+converse+12.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604561930349201202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilqtjg73EoJTG5orzZ27UbqjgPMyeeQXjd39og31tLIsqTBxnIzHgePAHByizLNwSP8pSd6V0hR3VVDAnteBZ7FiRuMEoHl3cmJh0W5ebXAxdJ4axecA0gvstjftJO1C5Y27TYh6qHhEg/s400/tattoo+converse+12.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 291px;" /></a>They are the first lot of Sailor Jerry Converse ever released, limited edition number 456 of 2500-I wish I could wear these, they are just so cool in the best colours.....<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjll33fTX00owPNDBykesNFqdbG0Q3G54pu0Nu0h6YkVICd9SJCfxxqW-0GlD3dXgpQ_iQhIt5UWWY4-WXlRcRz75yRCRXOlyuvkfKLN-h3-yZfQTf8h6EROU4RMGQVGApkfjK8OO7JH_8/s1600/tattoo+converse+small+soles.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604561923425382114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjll33fTX00owPNDBykesNFqdbG0Q3G54pu0Nu0h6YkVICd9SJCfxxqW-0GlD3dXgpQ_iQhIt5UWWY4-WXlRcRz75yRCRXOlyuvkfKLN-h3-yZfQTf8h6EROU4RMGQVGApkfjK8OO7JH_8/s400/tattoo+converse+small+soles.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>....................................................and just check out the soles!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I have always wanted to be cool and grungy enough to wear converse, but just too tall and lanky and make me look daft-even these which are a size too small-which is why I have worn them once and just enjoyed staring at them the rest of the time-I feel mean and selfish stopping someone who could rock these to perfection from wearing them, but it pains me greatly to be putting these up for sale. but again, stare at these, or a happy mum with awesome boots? Mum wins each time on that one :)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Of course once mum has her boots I am saving up for a pair of my own!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-73706243033937405352011-04-30T23:51:00.000-07:002011-06-18T22:50:46.887-07:00Collecting Colourful Velvet Dresses<div>Hello everyone, hope you all had a great Easter and enjoyed many chocolate treats!</div><div><br />
</div><div>This weeks top find is not mine, but again its mums. She got this for £6 at a UK charity shop. I am sure its 40s and in mint condition with a label!!! It must be in the genes or something. Cant wait to see it when I get home in July!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1940s Beaded Shift Dress</b></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLnuMIWok_NDk8li4-JTI2NmrYt-Svfe21sC8UiuviK1nRB5NRCkTfu5URzj9a2r4GfTVUm796xhDfThzCzd5eaT2tpFxzxs8CzAbbZV5vOJnkvlxFaQOJ6UQ0iVkoWtqMmeDmtH9XzFk/s1600/mums+40s+dress+3+pics.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601642349288040002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLnuMIWok_NDk8li4-JTI2NmrYt-Svfe21sC8UiuviK1nRB5NRCkTfu5URzj9a2r4GfTVUm796xhDfThzCzd5eaT2tpFxzxs8CzAbbZV5vOJnkvlxFaQOJ6UQ0iVkoWtqMmeDmtH9XzFk/s400/mums+40s+dress+3+pics.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 284px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s CUE Dress, 70s 'ORANGE' Layered Rose Dress & 60s Rainbow Floral Mini</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSZQzTj0XlTPEELHqs_KbEsCUL96es3-xJnV2B8bUztH9O0lwdj7NpPNASAVzV9WNrcDbF5VloAAGnJi1-RtZx7dFJ06Fah0bketJ_me74J-WV-bDL4aaDTStFa8VRenQ5iSTCTaUI7E/s1600/3+dresses.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601642338543392194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSZQzTj0XlTPEELHqs_KbEsCUL96es3-xJnV2B8bUztH9O0lwdj7NpPNASAVzV9WNrcDbF5VloAAGnJi1-RtZx7dFJ06Fah0bketJ_me74J-WV-bDL4aaDTStFa8VRenQ5iSTCTaUI7E/s400/3+dresses.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 190px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>My best finds from last week which I at least got to photograph properly. The Cue dress is fantastic, all of them perfect too!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Royal Blue Velvet Party Dress</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilI8FnAvyTqB_VCfeYUvva5kHjmBpmwKsEwfVUdTEquFnZdKId7Sg_At3B0L8G4C-VPe8uethBWdDSsDsNQwcIseQfHTAdifnAo68jmYgzOfFQ7cdS02zwGGxSOGyWwVqO0cK7O9n2L6M/s1600/blue+velvet.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601642341281501714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilI8FnAvyTqB_VCfeYUvva5kHjmBpmwKsEwfVUdTEquFnZdKId7Sg_At3B0L8G4C-VPe8uethBWdDSsDsNQwcIseQfHTAdifnAo68jmYgzOfFQ7cdS02zwGGxSOGyWwVqO0cK7O9n2L6M/s400/blue+velvet.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 293px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So I have a red one, a green one, a fushia one, a black one and now a blue one! Hooray! I love velvet so much.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Daisy Mod Dress-So Cute!</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i3hOmMFuWD8eDG3LLUfi68WpEleXiiIA7lymhCvJdMyE97pwIDyBBgaKTiFSmHrkv53bpWyuea1Spb3dkG7rKuKZ0TSY1I5CaXEfkxkZJrjbKfm4L8_MW0ZbLn493mhNAyz8qOvISlU/s1600/daisy+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601642334931163026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i3hOmMFuWD8eDG3LLUfi68WpEleXiiIA7lymhCvJdMyE97pwIDyBBgaKTiFSmHrkv53bpWyuea1Spb3dkG7rKuKZ0TSY1I5CaXEfkxkZJrjbKfm4L8_MW0ZbLn493mhNAyz8qOvISlU/s400/daisy+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 296px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I love this Dress-Daisy trim on the collar cuffs and waist, really nice tailoring, super bright blue-all the bells and whistles!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage Silk Priest Cape</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRlDzxi8b6aHfkPm7lHgfXRfOFltbeFQyO7jOvl8r8MOHdk4ifNiw1hAZNqe5Smpgd8DdkDBYxwfW4ipiohIxgvnt-heUk4ZX2jDZhwX_eIaa_SFXTJkHZ8yEObNqhki-kWo0Dq6qZQw/s1600/01+blog+photos+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601640423905557938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRlDzxi8b6aHfkPm7lHgfXRfOFltbeFQyO7jOvl8r8MOHdk4ifNiw1hAZNqe5Smpgd8DdkDBYxwfW4ipiohIxgvnt-heUk4ZX2jDZhwX_eIaa_SFXTJkHZ8yEObNqhki-kWo0Dq6qZQw/s400/01+blog+photos+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>Has anyone ever really gone there with religious inspired fashion? Or has it been a bit taboo? Who cares-Im going to rock this as a mini dress, may take a while to catch on as a mainstream look though!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s ZOZO Dress and Mondi Pink Star Blouse</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrC-huIk7dgZix5P2ocFfj33DurI6hTKT6MTJJsXfQTDutObVLMaovDvLK35kn6Tgqc-6KujG39hP4DH2yp7B0o1tzhjF1x0QVe47sTd10ONoM14o2zC-6I6s0jyz8uJ_t3WDjJEr846w/s1600/zozo+dress+and+shirt.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601640421787397586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrC-huIk7dgZix5P2ocFfj33DurI6hTKT6MTJJsXfQTDutObVLMaovDvLK35kn6Tgqc-6KujG39hP4DH2yp7B0o1tzhjF1x0QVe47sTd10ONoM14o2zC-6I6s0jyz8uJ_t3WDjJEr846w/s400/zozo+dress+and+shirt.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I love zozo since I found my red spotty dress many blog posts back, know nothing about the brand but its 70s-80s Australian I think, any info from those of you that lived here/where alive then would be much appreciated.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s Nude Illusion Lace Dress and 70s Cord Jumpsuit</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_b4JFSY-jKJDR8NOa5xw3Xaqm04vgPu7uK8ep22oJ77vm4ROe2i0wYrTvNHpcgqFbECClT8HU-0o07-ZLfhTbOqzxKK3ZncIR42khduyb3lWv45SzBzM4QifMIAROftWf4iN-yrU9O8/s1600/lace+dress+and+jumpsuit.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601640416684791554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_b4JFSY-jKJDR8NOa5xw3Xaqm04vgPu7uK8ep22oJ77vm4ROe2i0wYrTvNHpcgqFbECClT8HU-0o07-ZLfhTbOqzxKK3ZncIR42khduyb3lWv45SzBzM4QifMIAROftWf4iN-yrU9O8/s400/lace+dress+and+jumpsuit.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 386px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Gorgeous Nude effect 50s lace dress with bow waist, and bright cherry red cord jump which just make me want to go hang at a service station and fill peoples cars for them.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>English Hunt Cotton Curtain Fabric</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhGPrv6NIsLLOqu5YEX3kKifV4h7MOVqy-A-J3xHaFEK4xbQqPagKISsQXXGrw_gFkOMTb78iFw035VkCAP0frj9e2bWH7pnugzP5OjZknmNSWwYk9BkGhnN0IcaEN9sGC-YFH86d5FU/s1600/english+hunt+fabric+001.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601640417095673762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhGPrv6NIsLLOqu5YEX3kKifV4h7MOVqy-A-J3xHaFEK4xbQqPagKISsQXXGrw_gFkOMTb78iFw035VkCAP0frj9e2bWH7pnugzP5OjZknmNSWwYk9BkGhnN0IcaEN9sGC-YFH86d5FU/s400/english+hunt+fabric+001.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 363px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Just because one day I will have the best dress from this fabric, in a very British mood due to royal wedding (how amazing was that dress!) and so could not say no to this print!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks for stopping by and for your comments! Head over to <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/2011/05/flea-market-finds.html">Sophies</a> site to see everyone elses!</div></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-66817593518500697972011-04-17T03:54:00.000-07:002011-12-29T14:37:24.665-08:00Vintage Easter Bunny and the usual Dresses!<div>So big apology for not visiting everyones blogs last week, I love doing it just like I love reading my favourite magazine and always like to save a bit of time aside, make myself a nice drink or snack and fully enjoy the process. However half the staff walked out on the day job, its been very unpleasant at work and have gone from 2 days to 5 at the moment, not to mention Easter being one of the busy ebay times for me so in work eat sleep mode. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Looking forward to life getting less hectic, but not looking forward to being overlooked at work again, despite asking for more hours for 2 years they have already hired more staff rather than give me hours! If anyone wants to tell them that I rock and give great reptile talks you can have something free from the shop!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hand Made Felt Bunny</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8zIwt-ilLhdgqx9WIDqyu6i7QkHVTuZ2vG5o3EPq9I7gbD7gOkeyhbE1_tqH2gJ6MhMHyLr5x0oVsropp_fUn1Hn4o2YELaWdb3Fvct8tLZnEpIz2QF6_5XXJhfjs3HppBCzxhSQ3L4/s1600/PHOTO+1.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596505489445984594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8zIwt-ilLhdgqx9WIDqyu6i7QkHVTuZ2vG5o3EPq9I7gbD7gOkeyhbE1_tqH2gJ6MhMHyLr5x0oVsropp_fUn1Hn4o2YELaWdb3Fvct8tLZnEpIz2QF6_5XXJhfjs3HppBCzxhSQ3L4/s400/PHOTO+1.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 307px;" /></a>This remind you of anything mum? I cried my eyes out for ages on a holiday to Switzerland when I was little because I lost a little hand made jointed felt bunny my mum had got from her dad who made it. This one is not quite as special as that one but reminds me of it. Everytime I see something like this I grab it and get so excited people always turn round and say just have it, but had to give them a bit of change. Perfect timing for Easter!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cute Floral Wood Carved Beveled Mirror</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQQbsw1xNaSQZKQoi4xLmExIhd8OjfznW6LWuNz4dgvSycnCjqanCKLWtyXFOYE78B-jt66xwO_Ljg0aQPbbw-kISKbiq47qqk_Lt_iR-82wQNvyWHJ0zaIZlC8g_HpSXj9o-YvApPpk/s1600/PHOTO+2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596505487500620882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQQbsw1xNaSQZKQoi4xLmExIhd8OjfznW6LWuNz4dgvSycnCjqanCKLWtyXFOYE78B-jt66xwO_Ljg0aQPbbw-kISKbiq47qqk_Lt_iR-82wQNvyWHJ0zaIZlC8g_HpSXj9o-YvApPpk/s400/PHOTO+2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 261px;" /></a>Cutest little tiny (fits in palm) hand held mirror with floral carving. I have a fixation with 30s-70s alpine vintage stuff so goes right in with my collection perfectly!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s Party Dresses: Geoff Bade Rainbow Floral & Glitter Strapless </b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZQt-Jr2KwWBxRcsuTXC0ybT6J2-ewAKVCNz9oGVr-uVlNZTcgYqG_r3lISwYZ8tr48KMkbK_sUf-ZaOcmmtS_fDG545xKb59fB8s6xsybfAf2S4BHw0TrXlMzT-iAcr3oCbcrSCgdnQ/s1600/PHOTO+3.JPG"></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZQt-Jr2KwWBxRcsuTXC0ybT6J2-ewAKVCNz9oGVr-uVlNZTcgYqG_r3lISwYZ8tr48KMkbK_sUf-ZaOcmmtS_fDG545xKb59fB8s6xsybfAf2S4BHw0TrXlMzT-iAcr3oCbcrSCgdnQ/s1600/PHOTO+3.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596505480868793634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZQt-Jr2KwWBxRcsuTXC0ybT6J2-ewAKVCNz9oGVr-uVlNZTcgYqG_r3lISwYZ8tr48KMkbK_sUf-ZaOcmmtS_fDG545xKb59fB8s6xsybfAf2S4BHw0TrXlMzT-iAcr3oCbcrSCgdnQ/s400/PHOTO+3.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 360px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>I love these 2 dresses, especially the colourful Geoff Bade one, so 80s! But the unlabelled one is just such a great cut with a super dramatic skirt! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>40s 50s? Farmers Long Slinky Dress & 90s Laura Ashley Wool Bow Mini</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1OZxRi96sQt7mtndOahP0brH8RtXS7T1Jc1D8bRPRNcVLyhBtzHinynnFp40q4OWTFuPa36gIT2q0xfiIPrvD8j14vkG6rAxmV1_GNxIR9SXhtd1OMIy1mcDZUXnc9VvFwdtPJTwKuo/s1600/PHOTO+4.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596505479019756786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1OZxRi96sQt7mtndOahP0brH8RtXS7T1Jc1D8bRPRNcVLyhBtzHinynnFp40q4OWTFuPa36gIT2q0xfiIPrvD8j14vkG6rAxmV1_GNxIR9SXhtd1OMIy1mcDZUXnc9VvFwdtPJTwKuo/s400/PHOTO+4.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 389px;" /></a>A classy dress from Farmers (the Original Myer I think) just needs an iron to bring it too life and a chic little wool mini dress from Laura Ashley perfect for Winter!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prue Acton Silver Pleated Dress and 60s Bright Orange Plaid Coat</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkSVZYsIrwIkp60Io0Lzb0Vdacx4y-TK-SylL0hQqCq2rtENvsrSnByxHbkFKqwG34qkGjqcOF6vLoaPxUF8mL1QkkYLEKw0QqG6o25HOMrEj53rCZhBPe7aI_YQ6w6ykZnARPoSxZ6A/s1600/PHOTO+5.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596505471789282162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkSVZYsIrwIkp60Io0Lzb0Vdacx4y-TK-SylL0hQqCq2rtENvsrSnByxHbkFKqwG34qkGjqcOF6vLoaPxUF8mL1QkkYLEKw0QqG6o25HOMrEj53rCZhBPe7aI_YQ6w6ykZnARPoSxZ6A/s400/PHOTO+5.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Adding to my Prue Acton collection this fun little 80s number which is bright silver with sequin shoulders but the stunning bright plaid wool coats is one of my top finds of the week!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks again for stopping by and always LOVE your comments, and hopefully have some free time this week to check everyones finds, cant wait for a day off!</div><div>In the mean time check them out yourself at <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies</a> site and join in the fun!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-39307393891939411472011-04-10T00:47:00.001-07:002011-06-18T22:55:45.796-07:00Garage Sale Trail in Ballina<div>Was unfortunately a total let down, got there super early and everyone had started but was like a ghost town with goods to much. I am pretty surprised with over 100 garage sales the best thing I managed was a old matches collection but then on the drive back home struck gold with some fab vintage clothes.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Anyway after my inks and sample papers arrived this week it wasw all fun and games of playing with my new print blocks, although not too happy with the ink I got, too heavy and sticky so need something lighter and more user friendly as spent half a day cleaning black ink spots of everything in the house including myself and my little carpet print trail.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Using hand <span class="Apple-style-span">made </span>papers and got sent a bunch of samples from <a href="https://itspaper.com.au/">itspaper.com.au</a> who make beautiful natural papers and card!</div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQegISsm1bVuoCP8L8ufngcGf2fl4kPM7541KqZYQe-KVUVZw7wHp0-ApqIE9kHR2RPLx8J_puDOoPRB6NECUckwJ_27b0qBL5RgD9aa_7668DfNU5v1l-bhnQLsc8h_-LXy2fSkOAr1E/s1600/labels.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593860493283060114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQegISsm1bVuoCP8L8ufngcGf2fl4kPM7541KqZYQe-KVUVZw7wHp0-ApqIE9kHR2RPLx8J_puDOoPRB6NECUckwJ_27b0qBL5RgD9aa_7668DfNU5v1l-bhnQLsc8h_-LXy2fSkOAr1E/s400/labels.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Labels for my clothes!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgeUFw7d0_4Pw7BQ91d4DAK05yW5e47PxTBePR5OA4v1CvFdKDNTkzOqVwOJ3LCWFHPfu-zSBSuCzxOaluU_G9Cr06tCFMSImU2XVxufpCdVPywwn_I6B5kbTIzNZlA6wPugjhpkOusU/s1600/business+cards.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593860489905707858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgeUFw7d0_4Pw7BQ91d4DAK05yW5e47PxTBePR5OA4v1CvFdKDNTkzOqVwOJ3LCWFHPfu-zSBSuCzxOaluU_G9Cr06tCFMSImU2XVxufpCdVPywwn_I6B5kbTIzNZlA6wPugjhpkOusU/s400/business+cards.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 342px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Business cards-to be refined when new ink arrives!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">50s Stripy Dress and 60s Paisley Dress made of WOOL!</div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDLv9myT7Ya0NWahRX5T1Ec5U-1CS_eAjEjdh5EnYwFgWWET-dwotVi89LqKbkTVVfugTQfJY4SdyKJqvVRujtz5dX6Ghv0Ec5c37C4JgjnMhkSyk4yFYXfr-BarTyO6jgzPMpIwSgNI/s1600/blog+2+dresses.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDLv9myT7Ya0NWahRX5T1Ec5U-1CS_eAjEjdh5EnYwFgWWET-dwotVi89LqKbkTVVfugTQfJY4SdyKJqvVRujtz5dX6Ghv0Ec5c37C4JgjnMhkSyk4yFYXfr-BarTyO6jgzPMpIwSgNI/s1600/blog+2+dresses.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593860480934666386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDLv9myT7Ya0NWahRX5T1Ec5U-1CS_eAjEjdh5EnYwFgWWET-dwotVi89LqKbkTVVfugTQfJY4SdyKJqvVRujtz5dX6Ghv0Ec5c37C4JgjnMhkSyk4yFYXfr-BarTyO6jgzPMpIwSgNI/s400/blog+2+dresses.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 317px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The stripy dress was an ebay score but got this little paisley dress and they are both made of a fabric that feels like a cotton but is very fine wool! Really nice and perfect for this season!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s Abstract Playsuit with pockets!</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxkjnr4Z5D_DzBICPoOomrbjb2BVMltUaGg8dqrkFKmr4IBdPHOyEC2ztMR5FCjua5Ewn3scNnAC9KB9hPD3p1I8ePRrrd0fqM664GEmAgnEvsRN4VCGIoHwjyww_6qk8FaVFHrE0d3I/s1600/80s+playsuit.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593860477757451426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxkjnr4Z5D_DzBICPoOomrbjb2BVMltUaGg8dqrkFKmr4IBdPHOyEC2ztMR5FCjua5Ewn3scNnAC9KB9hPD3p1I8ePRrrd0fqM664GEmAgnEvsRN4VCGIoHwjyww_6qk8FaVFHrE0d3I/s400/80s+playsuit.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 363px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Thankfully more fashionable folke closer to home that where selling this cute little 80s playsuit! Made up for the early start!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s 70s Mexican DEER ROSE Leather Tooled Bag</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4QsMJMf4H_KQONq_QAMU4qQh58WUKd-LJ-d7JJqdZETHpW7xrVkf6LGUvKt86nfS15P6BjmAK8SFOXyZd5x8OXXJeRl_RWMK5rm4wsvufMJ1_GIAquiqwwaLGWnLjoe5ALvPHVImbyc/s1600/leather+bag+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593859135821611570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4QsMJMf4H_KQONq_QAMU4qQh58WUKd-LJ-d7JJqdZETHpW7xrVkf6LGUvKt86nfS15P6BjmAK8SFOXyZd5x8OXXJeRl_RWMK5rm4wsvufMJ1_GIAquiqwwaLGWnLjoe5ALvPHVImbyc/s400/leather+bag+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>It comes with a long strap but just needs to be repaired on the side, which is very cheap down at my local shoe fixer upper. Love the deer design and big roses and although has no stamp it looks identical to other ones I have seen made in Meixco!</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>New Matchbox Collection!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQmbAq8Wpy5l_eBQJcdv1wz10MnQnq2WKWsFbhJ89YMep7Ia-XekT2r5COvZGhFJCmSU7GRpcIH6PFcvpFbddch8bczlUJfnCiEcu5DUCPY9LG5_SISy6jJ8rVBEEoAa23GZXwPyKzTE/s1600/matches+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593859132273339474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQmbAq8Wpy5l_eBQJcdv1wz10MnQnq2WKWsFbhJ89YMep7Ia-XekT2r5COvZGhFJCmSU7GRpcIH6PFcvpFbddch8bczlUJfnCiEcu5DUCPY9LG5_SISy6jJ8rVBEEoAa23GZXwPyKzTE/s400/matches+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 292px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>My only find in Ballina, someones old collection of match boxes. My aunty had the same 'naughty lady one' which I remember always finding funny when I was very little, and although nothing special the swallow hotels is where my mum went swimming and took me along when I was about 8 or 9.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Karen Walker Tortoise Sunnies</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JbeXKFjXchyIej5CpESWJUkicin_9mfmTaeVTymCbIv6kRD8n1yRVb9wBjUu7hwGjBErcHIGNsHyQCqTCLUEYo9WdRSyY_l5glEB3Y8BoXcE0Hmmff6fMFDyb91LRHoSUSMYue1fOKA/s1600/sunnies.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593859130154841154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JbeXKFjXchyIej5CpESWJUkicin_9mfmTaeVTymCbIv6kRD8n1yRVb9wBjUu7hwGjBErcHIGNsHyQCqTCLUEYo9WdRSyY_l5glEB3Y8BoXcE0Hmmff6fMFDyb91LRHoSUSMYue1fOKA/s400/sunnies.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 215px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>My find of the week though is my Karen Walker sunnies for $15. I have always wanted some Karen Walker sunglasses but way out my price range! Good things come to those who wait!</div></div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Check out <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies</a> site to join in the flea market hunt and see what goodies where found this week! Thanks so much for stopping by!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-4759180161934019312011-04-02T20:27:00.000-07:002011-06-24T19:19:40.084-07:00The Posh AUSSIE Op Shopper!<div>Well this weekend have been picking up lot of Australian vintage including an amazing piece from Vivian Chan Shaw, a legendary knitwear designer in the 80s. First ever find of hers and its a beauty. Its a 2pc with amazing long cling maxi skirt and layered top to make a dress, however the pieces are so striking its great to wear as separates I love the skirt!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1980s Australiana: Vivian Chan Shaw Purple 2pc, Dickie Ney Kookaburra Jumper, A-HA Floral Strapless Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TN19qGYyNUj1HROB1i-92ea71kW08tJv0_ikuU1RYi8yKJfw7LAs5BtMsPpJijfhSkg4fRd9-hmqmBR5d_QNd2kUoYlXHRx1gPhF4CJig_cNwt4YwJqHsRQTGFlzqEBkL3biEOT0TSs/s1600/aussie+stuff.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195878298411234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TN19qGYyNUj1HROB1i-92ea71kW08tJv0_ikuU1RYi8yKJfw7LAs5BtMsPpJijfhSkg4fRd9-hmqmBR5d_QNd2kUoYlXHRx1gPhF4CJig_cNwt4YwJqHsRQTGFlzqEBkL3biEOT0TSs/s400/aussie+stuff.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 313px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I love the cute little Kookaburra Jumper and a classic floral strapless party dress with boning in it!<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1950s Rockabilly CHERRY Knit Cardigan</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfvDIYLTyG_l78pEYMZ8FMfc5CwMq6vI0Za5OAwKTnzYNRwvAZNBCuCv6apIjl9Ux9KNY32Q2VGetWkFtmEiv51hmH6KV81-1wtXg1gqjCsv4FtwORegsNc2Jp-M98eL36U0jVdx-nPA/s1600/cherry+knit.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195876605625330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfvDIYLTyG_l78pEYMZ8FMfc5CwMq6vI0Za5OAwKTnzYNRwvAZNBCuCv6apIjl9Ux9KNY32Q2VGetWkFtmEiv51hmH6KV81-1wtXg1gqjCsv4FtwORegsNc2Jp-M98eL36U0jVdx-nPA/s400/cherry+knit.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 242px;" /></a>My favourite find of the week, I love this cardi! Covered in cable pattern and big bobble red cherries over front arms and neck. Just so cute!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stunning 1950s EMERALD Velvet Party Dress</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRbfzZIO_qk8_6BAnOmg856LGIqD_w4x6rSvPc41N9YM0uj4aqXyIWvAjKgmejVQq7MQ01RchgtHHjuEQguxOAfLY6RKELYuyCeiaTq1aUcstKrdhD-X7JjwptCvGFNLRqIkDWd5_nc8/s1600/green+velvet+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195870814442786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRbfzZIO_qk8_6BAnOmg856LGIqD_w4x6rSvPc41N9YM0uj4aqXyIWvAjKgmejVQq7MQ01RchgtHHjuEQguxOAfLY6RKELYuyCeiaTq1aUcstKrdhD-X7JjwptCvGFNLRqIkDWd5_nc8/s400/green+velvet+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 304px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Love this dress too, really bright emerald green and its in mint condition (dirty mirror again not dress!) I love the shaping to the bust-very bullet style with pretty check pattern over skirt.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1980s/90s Vintage Silk PARIS Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUBfPgdrdPX0bxqPTC3aCa_RWHkdypunzHVxGtIdILA91dwgMBCRBtf1qS4VQ3fpzDFQStooWDt4JBv1GTrzObtANuuAA8aVjqpUYaxdPpF3hUTad7Gq8IXDchqgomivakUDUlYfA3NQ/s1600/french+silk+dress+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195070759514114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUBfPgdrdPX0bxqPTC3aCa_RWHkdypunzHVxGtIdILA91dwgMBCRBtf1qS4VQ3fpzDFQStooWDt4JBv1GTrzObtANuuAA8aVjqpUYaxdPpF3hUTad7Gq8IXDchqgomivakUDUlYfA3NQ/s400/french+silk+dress+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 343px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This dress is just so well made and fit perfectly, have to look up brand later but is very well finished and just feels expensive, my theory is if you can afford to have a Paris address you cant really afford to make crap clothes.</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 30s? Crocodile? Bakelite? Purse</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkEKg8Os9kN8dSTrnpZZKOtcmgSFNJe2pddY3tGsQJZMVCy_KRXU2fhMnUu2OAhwTNm2-5x21V1MfSQqkI-2T2v3wFdQ6XV8YYuyoKnyWq_z9SpeRSQwoOPiNs-fGzdBanH02VOSs5Ng/s1600/croc+bag.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195070032319314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkEKg8Os9kN8dSTrnpZZKOtcmgSFNJe2pddY3tGsQJZMVCy_KRXU2fhMnUu2OAhwTNm2-5x21V1MfSQqkI-2T2v3wFdQ6XV8YYuyoKnyWq_z9SpeRSQwoOPiNs-fGzdBanH02VOSs5Ng/s400/croc+bag.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>I found this, and its in very good condition with what looks like crocodile leather and a bakelite clip, could be wrong about this-no bag expert, any ideas anyone? Would guess early 30s from art deco style clip.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s? Rhinestone Metal Purse</b></div><div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sIL7XRTscBeldO2GwuY9B_sgln5xCHIoqbNQzo8nvV2Z_k_Q_tk-iAuwzusG6rRyyqYbT7LIK8QwRO0p72hx73XdHgc_mnLEIqHia4NDMHk4ktju48asI-dwatwXQ-kEtDT0wXHniOY/s1600/jewelled+bag+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195067155822866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sIL7XRTscBeldO2GwuY9B_sgln5xCHIoqbNQzo8nvV2Z_k_Q_tk-iAuwzusG6rRyyqYbT7LIK8QwRO0p72hx73XdHgc_mnLEIqHia4NDMHk4ktju48asI-dwatwXQ-kEtDT0wXHniOY/s400/jewelled+bag+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Again no purse expert, but seen so many things like this, but this was different. Inside looks hand sewn silk, very good condition. No label but the whole bag is very heavy and you can tell there is layers of fabric between inner and outer, rhinestones look similar to 30s/40s buttons with a surround to each on, nice working clip too. only about 4 missing rhinestones overall, easy fix I think. Any ideas on age? It looks to be of pretty high quality but no labels or anything to help.</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>1970s Italian Leather Platform Heels</b></div><div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9p9NYBsb_EDs_JZSj3DZl7WHIxm1UdAQwqwgagZOI2hQQXzQKtVmtL5Frau74j-aR6XlR60o16XloRyWdutkStcrcapz45v4eRmDqIcmbadHh28KdkxXNzsoTU9N1tgYVJ8ZTg18yTc/s1600/70s+platforms.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9p9NYBsb_EDs_JZSj3DZl7WHIxm1UdAQwqwgagZOI2hQQXzQKtVmtL5Frau74j-aR6XlR60o16XloRyWdutkStcrcapz45v4eRmDqIcmbadHh28KdkxXNzsoTU9N1tgYVJ8ZTg18yTc/s1600/70s+platforms.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591195064270505490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9p9NYBsb_EDs_JZSj3DZl7WHIxm1UdAQwqwgagZOI2hQQXzQKtVmtL5Frau74j-aR6XlR60o16XloRyWdutkStcrcapz45v4eRmDqIcmbadHh28KdkxXNzsoTU9N1tgYVJ8ZTg18yTc/s400/70s+platforms.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 309px;" /></a>So so pleased with these! I cant believe I found some vintae heels in my size, and they are groovy 70s platforms!!! I love the square toe on the, make my feet look dinky from above, plus they go well with my every growing collection of hand knitted socks from mum!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks for stopping by, and for all your nice comments, I really love reading them, thanks so much!</div><div><br />
</div><div>For more finds and to join in the flea market finds head to <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies</a> page!<br />
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</div></div></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-84011255193367424242011-03-27T01:44:00.001-07:002011-06-18T23:01:11.863-07:00Restoration Project Part 3- Bleaching Silk<div>So I have had one busy day, I really wish some parents remembered that zoo keepers are there to look after animals not children but it was a crazy day with animals being squeezed, trampled, stolen, chased, poked with sticks and even smuggled in. Never had both of us had such a bad day at work! I however couldnt resist getting my photos sorted for my blog post to show you how I have been going with my dress!</div><div><br />
</div><div>So after rinsing yet again in another soak and white vinegar (also great for removing suds) I still saw so many stains, so I thought sod it I will commit the ultimate sin, using bleach on silk! I tested an area on the hem with a cotton bud and came up perfect.</div><div><br />
</div><div>My scientific brain told me if I worked super quick then gave it a rinse in a bath full of a silk protein based conditioner it would be okay. Guess what? Nearly perfect! I will re cotton bud the remaining stains and give it another go but hardly any markings left, and still soft and beautiful. It needs an iron but will save that till totally stain free. So there we go, myth busted, I bleached silk.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1930s Wedding Dress-Nearly Restored!</b></div><div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">So I have a few more items I have fully restored-my 30s taffeta dress was badly marked but seemed like a natural dye I soaked it ( in wool mix for about 6 hours) and although lightened the colour it evened out all the marks...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>30s Taffeta Dress & 60s Cheerleader Sweater</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlejP550mvIjoP1p_K7VR7wJARbmqnEEbxUdl_4mRadFUOdfU0slDkEcF5hZeuFbpfOs0Db29qQWc0j4Ap-38pAmbjixxDZmyZ1brj2YZUr2_ep2ddIjr9VXdR5WKkLQ-sepoZxjrvzc/s1600/photo+6.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588692967671693250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlejP550mvIjoP1p_K7VR7wJARbmqnEEbxUdl_4mRadFUOdfU0slDkEcF5hZeuFbpfOs0Db29qQWc0j4Ap-38pAmbjixxDZmyZ1brj2YZUr2_ep2ddIjr9VXdR5WKkLQ-sepoZxjrvzc/s400/photo+6.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 325px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>..and the sweater I used good old oxygen stain spray (home brand!) and works a treat on polyester and acrylics!<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>So Many PRETTY SKIRTS!</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieCAZw2XRH3EEkPjd7soL63bnRH5G-rrWQ6v_RD49gu3zf7js5zED7BwzzJW792JzmF9Ac6rM_Ixx3IX1IbaUltnCG7myaV2uY9q6p8_Pbbwji7MUcM42mcqxlf3PWBWxIpk02ZrehZ0/s1600/photo+5.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588687704524215922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieCAZw2XRH3EEkPjd7soL63bnRH5G-rrWQ6v_RD49gu3zf7js5zED7BwzzJW792JzmF9Ac6rM_Ixx3IX1IbaUltnCG7myaV2uY9q6p8_Pbbwji7MUcM42mcqxlf3PWBWxIpk02ZrehZ0/s400/photo+5.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 258px;" /></a>Next up some great skirts I<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> found, the first one is the best handmade skirt! It is from the 60s and some bohemian lady had crafted out of different squares of fabrics-some look quite 40s and it fastens with a metal zip. Next is a very chic Austin Reed pure silk golfing skirt, with really nice pocket detail at sides, and lastly a fantastic 80s one with cartoon horses and button up bustle piece at the back-so unusual!</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s Young Edwardian Dress and Diane Freis 80s Dress</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflz6w4HACfAGs_Yc7s8p_bPcZ4gp2GR_gNpW0oN5ZIeWEG-kaxsw0iqFbtwSb0qThY90FzyOWznRorUc982fNVcYr55JyT0Ilo7V5kMH1cmhXvKrbpNW1UtS8FfNsD5crL_qm7xGYSQo/s1600/photo+3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588687696231176674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflz6w4HACfAGs_Yc7s8p_bPcZ4gp2GR_gNpW0oN5ZIeWEG-kaxsw0iqFbtwSb0qThY90FzyOWznRorUc982fNVcYr55JyT0Ilo7V5kMH1cmhXvKrbpNW1UtS8FfNsD5crL_qm7xGYSQo/s400/photo+3.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 206px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Next is a 70s dress by Young Edwardian (American Biba inspired) with velvet trimmed matching belt, and a gorgeous boho Diane Freis flutter sleeve dress, and a nice little mod stripy dress (below)-cheaper than a cheap coffee!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s Caramel Candy Stripe Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliiQiQFNKydj_bnqfzfwJOqLEi1-o3yhL4wjIjoKj832GnkWQNj1u-19WRtreJfdNj3ZGTS6L2u1X5ouu8uwlScRNbzJ42mlETMJk4W4rozxmCo1XYf1-Odm4OjNUw7ZrixwX2eArTtk/s1600/photo+4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588687696572902434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliiQiQFNKydj_bnqfzfwJOqLEi1-o3yhL4wjIjoKj832GnkWQNj1u-19WRtreJfdNj3ZGTS6L2u1X5ouu8uwlScRNbzJ42mlETMJk4W4rozxmCo1XYf1-Odm4OjNUw7ZrixwX2eArTtk/s400/photo+4.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 323px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Victor Costa 80s/90s Linen Crop Jacket</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafyFRx8DOFBAHnC6UuSjRS3whc-oW5rLGaEdYUv3OlY58mE2eQqA9PaBOoPvwEHKdHQTqSfOzqzhughyphenhyphenba_FuqRPl08YPco_xBH7sRpdPeUdvBJrDfi5AcQ9V6PLpt5ksMQABIMkeIO0/s1600/photo+2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588687689915931794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafyFRx8DOFBAHnC6UuSjRS3whc-oW5rLGaEdYUv3OlY58mE2eQqA9PaBOoPvwEHKdHQTqSfOzqzhughyphenhyphenba_FuqRPl08YPco_xBH7sRpdPeUdvBJrDfi5AcQ9V6PLpt5ksMQABIMkeIO0/s400/photo+2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 335px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I just love the super bright colours in this, bought it for $2 in a crumpled mess but looks so nice all pressed!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF28sPLrqs9QXGpPHRP2r4vN5qprafPHqp-VIhRGptSYm-p4DsGGYF8PmY_kFfiClmKy4acJYeZ8T3W2wJwdqt-jSfIUcDhkBcBxpV7wnS2p3xDYQtsUV0QhW_ZDWWgD7CZjvQ0U3FYw/s1600/photo1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588687686719585634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF28sPLrqs9QXGpPHRP2r4vN5qprafPHqp-VIhRGptSYm-p4DsGGYF8PmY_kFfiClmKy4acJYeZ8T3W2wJwdqt-jSfIUcDhkBcBxpV7wnS2p3xDYQtsUV0QhW_ZDWWgD7CZjvQ0U3FYw/s400/photo1.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 288px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Finally a cute little orange purse for 50 cents!</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Check out everyones finds and play along over at <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies</a> and thanks for visiting and joining in the fun!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-24401945504220698382011-03-19T02:24:00.000-07:002011-06-18T23:03:40.002-07:00Vintage Logos for Je T'aime Vintage<div style="text-align: center;">Well its been a busy day as drove back from my holiday but when I got back I found my vintage printing blocks had arrived so made me motivated to do my finds for the week too. I thought they would be perfect for printing on my envelopes and labels. I was so pleased to find an Eiffel tower one too! So many, I cant choose a favourite-which is yours?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks</b></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshMW9qpXVkxePxalGsKPMQEj8GXjMcTlm3KxsL_CIS4uHQyc1Ji_LBwL-f5_sHwumcO4cQ2-CotawVAZu5Q0fuamwrdJMaq6-NAvHvuL_gl63YqNd3wG2WrF2VXXQmdO4PL9JM2xffZM/s1600/print+stamps.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585722162744817778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshMW9qpXVkxePxalGsKPMQEj8GXjMcTlm3KxsL_CIS4uHQyc1Ji_LBwL-f5_sHwumcO4cQ2-CotawVAZu5Q0fuamwrdJMaq6-NAvHvuL_gl63YqNd3wG2WrF2VXXQmdO4PL9JM2xffZM/s400/print+stamps.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 358px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Books of 1929-1941 Hollywood Portraits and Vintage Glamour Girl Book</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-khuGW0SXnUMznci3f5PEyCRLIFPU0MkiABeBGGPjaKxmFmTJjldPRrAFaQGoAcxih58Dg-5N_khvbZZV3jZ50dRPkMyg9hqGb-KXgvTYq7RLNE9CKQtrVhuXxZFXuFg5b3j6xBsFnk/s1600/books+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585722156816955410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-khuGW0SXnUMznci3f5PEyCRLIFPU0MkiABeBGGPjaKxmFmTJjldPRrAFaQGoAcxih58Dg-5N_khvbZZV3jZ50dRPkMyg9hqGb-KXgvTYq7RLNE9CKQtrVhuXxZFXuFg5b3j6xBsFnk/s400/books+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 321px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A couple of amazing books I picked up, I wish I had all those classy outfits, I love the third swimsuit on the right!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage Sewing Patterns 1940s-1960s</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt14nENmH4ks0C4FbQuUTCdv0aiXypSY4TlTyc7I3y81NUFyhnvVlGVJE3N6KCLiFcSZlQYSeOcxfimOw16mEi8igfGMhTKmLjTUDmXiEN3cMBFd-UtpDezlhd66oAwu78JIGTM57Mt0/s1600/old+patterns+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585722156483753154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt14nENmH4ks0C4FbQuUTCdv0aiXypSY4TlTyc7I3y81NUFyhnvVlGVJE3N6KCLiFcSZlQYSeOcxfimOw16mEi8igfGMhTKmLjTUDmXiEN3cMBFd-UtpDezlhd66oAwu78JIGTM57Mt0/s400/old+patterns+1.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 290px;" /></a>I totally scored with these $2 a piece vintage sewing patterns, 5 from the 40s, rest from 50s and some home journals from the early 60s!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ecstasy Creations 1940s Lace Crepe Dolman Sleeve Dress</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_2HcWaIbwCG1TmtuKSCpS_W1jdP5SNWbn3n9KW97TpTv9-8U8kJc4TAdLMKchvsZ-Ki0RKEE6W5iCuwc9SjMA1LP7Zf0pBY6hyuu2oACLjvQabk1HTKerl8n9c6dYg0KixRKFSFEKck/s1600/Ecstacy+blk+dress+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585722149162605826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_2HcWaIbwCG1TmtuKSCpS_W1jdP5SNWbn3n9KW97TpTv9-8U8kJc4TAdLMKchvsZ-Ki0RKEE6W5iCuwc9SjMA1LP7Zf0pBY6hyuu2oACLjvQabk1HTKerl8n9c6dYg0KixRKFSFEKck/s400/Ecstacy+blk+dress+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 344px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib23QzpPRyZ8Nfbdyj-WND6FETz0FjhJEBE7FRcoiXwfd3a_CNyw455SziQ2B86LZRX2IBPbwkJcZhKkAjmgUMItLJxdghVN-DOA6v_OH-Yxk1As_wdejCyeOS00qih8Szzw9CJ2Bbyfk/s1600/Ecstacy+blk+dress+%25283%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585722144309483906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib23QzpPRyZ8Nfbdyj-WND6FETz0FjhJEBE7FRcoiXwfd3a_CNyw455SziQ2B86LZRX2IBPbwkJcZhKkAjmgUMItLJxdghVN-DOA6v_OH-Yxk1As_wdejCyeOS00qih8Szzw9CJ2Bbyfk/s400/Ecstacy+blk+dress+%25283%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 209px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div>This dress was my favourite find! So beautiful, you can see how the bodice is cut on the second picture with 2 pieces hanging down and dolman sleeves, so flattering pretty and classic, totally perfect condition and well stored-the marks are from my grubby mirror and not on the dress! I am sure this is late 40s.</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib23QzpPRyZ8Nfbdyj-WND6FETz0FjhJEBE7FRcoiXwfd3a_CNyw455SziQ2B86LZRX2IBPbwkJcZhKkAjmgUMItLJxdghVN-DOA6v_OH-Yxk1As_wdejCyeOS00qih8Szzw9CJ2Bbyfk/s1600/Ecstacy+blk+dress+%25283%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Floral Dress with 60s Coral Mod Swing Coat & 1940s Sage Pleated Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgse049jZKdX5S3f2Fe-YbO-Gvr4Da_XRWh9PN5HHPbopmApgmCRnOyDq6TgMK5mWkgYFB_BhyBXd94tWKWn-y11p1tolzHPPqqBUzvdB6h-WrCmYYS5Smrj2onvxdrAPXN84ula-CBbF8/s1600/3+dresses.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585721127075593298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgse049jZKdX5S3f2Fe-YbO-Gvr4Da_XRWh9PN5HHPbopmApgmCRnOyDq6TgMK5mWkgYFB_BhyBXd94tWKWn-y11p1tolzHPPqqBUzvdB6h-WrCmYYS5Smrj2onvxdrAPXN84ula-CBbF8/s400/3+dresses.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 290px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Isn't the coat just so groovy! I love the collar and big buttons, best statement mod piece for Spring and Autumn. Nice pleating all the way round so looks so pretty at the back! Works well with the floral 60s dress I found, and then another 40s piece in a delicate sage green colour and sharp knife pleats on skirt!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>....and all the rest</b>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HeKP6uEsFmqvorNpGwvQKKF8Q3eGIzKei-uAxmJ3VliM1BHtrxJMwL_HI38O3v2cL9NH2Z5vYFGJ_VFS8oaYa-UuhCbxKL04XQjkWSfkAxVj_2UsSvdKmKq7l4u0tBybc4hRflSSyao/s1600/4+dresses.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585721125919534034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HeKP6uEsFmqvorNpGwvQKKF8Q3eGIzKei-uAxmJ3VliM1BHtrxJMwL_HI38O3v2cL9NH2Z5vYFGJ_VFS8oaYa-UuhCbxKL04XQjkWSfkAxVj_2UsSvdKmKq7l4u0tBybc4hRflSSyao/s400/4+dresses.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 190px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Very well fitted and flattering 70s ruffle sleeve maxi dress-sorry about the blurry pic, knew I should have taken more! Super bright Lisa Ho rose button shirt with 80s skirt, preppy pastel skirt /nautical knit with rhinestone studded embroidery & lapel jacket style buttons from David Jones and lastly a 50s dress I got stuck in for 20 minutes before giving up trying to get on!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>90s Bijoux Denim Rose Jacket and 80s White Culottes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX4p2sX-q4Z4RreZ1A5BNu1B3mpjzlaSb1NQ_W7wWKv9F6K3Fatmnk_-Eq8bvyL9q1m0-HUXTJr6PfquE049q76ly9f3RAf0OxjOv_g6Ed2ZTSDBY12zjUkDhmudu057DFeh2IQ1tRfk/s1600/19+03+finds+%252855%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585721123660047042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX4p2sX-q4Z4RreZ1A5BNu1B3mpjzlaSb1NQ_W7wWKv9F6K3Fatmnk_-Eq8bvyL9q1m0-HUXTJr6PfquE049q76ly9f3RAf0OxjOv_g6Ed2ZTSDBY12zjUkDhmudu057DFeh2IQ1tRfk/s400/19+03+finds+%252855%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 243px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Really loving this little piece of 90s American denim paired with some awesome shorts-a total outfit for well under $10!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hand Knitted Socks From Mum-My 'Special Tweet'!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOAV4xOCdqUh4YSK-FsoVD-G6VWLQbYDyReIATohLtaE-XJBXtEMJ9SRBsX_dQzt2VlgzwSjpIV0GhcNyZRe0yymcR-DyAQkGFHW3lRacwZP8izXXEHq5qdGl94CJFEp-677w_SrEZ6c/s1600/tweet+socks+small.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585721118936436450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOAV4xOCdqUh4YSK-FsoVD-G6VWLQbYDyReIATohLtaE-XJBXtEMJ9SRBsX_dQzt2VlgzwSjpIV0GhcNyZRe0yymcR-DyAQkGFHW3lRacwZP8izXXEHq5qdGl94CJFEp-677w_SrEZ6c/s400/tweet+socks+small.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 210px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>...and last but by no means least my extra special tweet for when I arrives home, some socks hand knitted by my mum, and so warm and comfy, I am getting the most amazing hand knitted sock collection! Thanks Mum!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Well thats all I have time for right now, all my finds from before I left are still packed up ready to clean and sort so will have lots more things to show you next week! Hope you have all been having fun and cant wait to catch up on what everyone else has been discovering!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks so much for visiting!</div><div><br />
</div><div>PS. Due to holiday wedding dress restoration continues next week!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-67257101159913152322011-03-17T06:41:00.000-07:002011-06-18T23:06:01.169-07:00St Patrick's Day Vintage Burlesque Costume<div>Yet again have been a lazy blogger-and the only reason I sort of got this in on time for St Patricks day is because I am on QLD time. First blog in a while as on holiday in Noosa and was working lots before had to get all my Easter goodies ready! Found some excellent pieces on holiday from the 40s-70s so cant wait to share them all when I get back but there is a nice pool and a sauna here so time better spent elsewhere!</div><div><br />
</div><div>However here is my little nod to St. Patricks Day, I dont think will be wearing this till I return home as a little too hot but its one of my favourite pieces!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vintage 40s/50s MGM Irish Burlesque Costume</b></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskMe_TRjiyQQ-bZshTBx7cfC0C_wscOuCSzaX7gWl8SSCEHe3gaa5AqzDeqmE0ZbQvz5-hdN7d2mNKcyZKf0fMuAZ9IJx27rqrpuGIrL45xyod0QrsceyChyphenhyphenTdHc8vnVSC4Tg4nfI0hg/s1600/irish+outfit+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585043989660669554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskMe_TRjiyQQ-bZshTBx7cfC0C_wscOuCSzaX7gWl8SSCEHe3gaa5AqzDeqmE0ZbQvz5-hdN7d2mNKcyZKf0fMuAZ9IJx27rqrpuGIrL45xyod0QrsceyChyphenhyphenTdHc8vnVSC4Tg4nfI0hg/s400/irish+outfit+1.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 241px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Really pretty layering under the bodice,and back does up with velcro, I guess for speedy costume changes! Not sure what film it was from due to verbal history-but did used to have a certificate with it (long gone) and labels would match what was told!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1YPGCfN9oJAvDw8XodM18u4GgxuaCQu3H0AWZr8ujzZtZqw5I4PCZI4liKythkJN-6eKzLiSXy8kct84KVaLDcH1mTyD1joimEZ8IFrT4Z17Fi9XwRlqd-i-J-bH73ksRIibmeBiP7o/s1600/irish+outfit+2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585043985238181026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1YPGCfN9oJAvDw8XodM18u4GgxuaCQu3H0AWZr8ujzZtZqw5I4PCZI4liKythkJN-6eKzLiSXy8kct84KVaLDcH1mTyD1joimEZ8IFrT4Z17Fi9XwRlqd-i-J-bH73ksRIibmeBiP7o/s400/irish+outfit+2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 302px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So Happy St Patricks Day and check out my finds either this weekend or next-depends how tired I am!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-56473482996558524142011-02-26T22:52:00.000-08:002011-06-18T23:08:04.263-07:00Restoration Project Part 2<div>I seem to have some luck find really old stuff, my best find of the week-other than the beautiful 30s wedding dress in my last post, I found a dress for $5, I though it was very pretty, but didnt think much more than that as was distracted by vintage fairs util I came to try it on. I had already told my mum it felt like very old rayon, like pre 50s, you just dont find stuff like it anymore as they changed it slightly over time because it used to mark easily in rain etc but the real ive away was popper up the side to fasten, and such a simple but very effective cut and an intelligent use of fabric patterns. I am sure this is a 40s piece and in mint condition! Looks home made but even home sewers had a pretty high level of skill with access to patterns that would set you back a small fortune themselves these days!</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>40s Floral Rayon Dress and David Jones 60s Jackie O Dress and Jacket</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEbTboRn_KAsMWoQ9lNM7Pt9GCmbfOLq2hQqGwFXHBokskOwc7M2zIHlDasO_QwTKVAQ2KX2QFu56GRodnqBBT1bgm4GjB9-Gv2RhDct561vmO8b32U1MGU9rDHakRD4k3UXGUDAIMAk/s1600/40s+floral+dress+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578262704326040210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEbTboRn_KAsMWoQ9lNM7Pt9GCmbfOLq2hQqGwFXHBokskOwc7M2zIHlDasO_QwTKVAQ2KX2QFu56GRodnqBBT1bgm4GjB9-Gv2RhDct561vmO8b32U1MGU9rDHakRD4k3UXGUDAIMAk/s400/40s+floral+dress+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 340px;" /></a>Super colourful print on the 40s dress, I am so chuffed with this one, and although the dress suit is not my size, someone is going to love the simple Jackie O styling!<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s Scarlet Velvet Circle Skirt Dress and South American Alpaca Poncho</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKuYDi1BPKcNrErmkCVpTVt2txOLht10AWWZZpWgxHAgybbZ7HOWBK4f5ToSjKkG3MFYK45s-9d1k586NHnsGTtm-1-konYo2yTjzCFXb2D0QlDyLkh0ZP2kkiyFDIfbShYAbz4euXY4/s1600/50s+scarlet+velvet+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578262704487759618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKuYDi1BPKcNrErmkCVpTVt2txOLht10AWWZZpWgxHAgybbZ7HOWBK4f5ToSjKkG3MFYK45s-9d1k586NHnsGTtm-1-konYo2yTjzCFXb2D0QlDyLkh0ZP2kkiyFDIfbShYAbz4euXY4/s400/50s+scarlet+velvet+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 285px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Gorgeous lush deep red velvet 50s party dress with super full circle skirt and a vintage real South American Alpaca wool poncho, It has the best collar and tassels to close with heaps of fringing ans a cute little alpaca on front and back. Front my fabric experience I am sure this is alpaca wool too, its very soft and lighter than wool but so warm (not fun modelling when over 30c)<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyci9bVxULCTt7sIYHIVhAvEK1mDK8pZdHKaQvLm0Vmbo5CgZ0nUEwyY1Ahe641UTsnQ9gRZZ-UbgQk9vwCkrSYiCy-KlC4CF1dW7VozEIHtrFfeOSYg4zt-TwBwjCkkLngGfyE11E8Z0/s1600/poncho+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578262698337663282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyci9bVxULCTt7sIYHIVhAvEK1mDK8pZdHKaQvLm0Vmbo5CgZ0nUEwyY1Ahe641UTsnQ9gRZZ-UbgQk9vwCkrSYiCy-KlC4CF1dW7VozEIHtrFfeOSYg4zt-TwBwjCkkLngGfyE11E8Z0/s400/poncho+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 392px;" /></a>How cute is this little guy!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chic White Linen Blazer</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT27Mpuvw1u9kARK6ZSvmHumgrFko6wGF3XnKTlx7-92o1OKLqVs_tgHGwYpG5fiKWDkSIeDhDAyPo52llOJqjs8rkZXnMoyYH-43IFxbXScfmWT-vKMbEEkV7vxfBlai4NCjAyBKsNCg/s1600/white+linenjacket+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578261397156873554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT27Mpuvw1u9kARK6ZSvmHumgrFko6wGF3XnKTlx7-92o1OKLqVs_tgHGwYpG5fiKWDkSIeDhDAyPo52llOJqjs8rkZXnMoyYH-43IFxbXScfmWT-vKMbEEkV7vxfBlai4NCjAyBKsNCg/s400/white+linenjacket+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So this is on the plain side compared to my normal psychedelic taste in clothes but I like plain things for when just racing to the shops of something, and with a t-shirt and denim shorts this has such a gorgeous cut to it. Just really smart, versatile and comfy too!</div><div><br />
</div><div><b>Restoration Project Part 2</b></div><div><br />
<div>So how am I doing with my 30s wedding dress from yesterday? Well have a look at the water after it had been in there a few hours! The stains are still showing but much lighter but very hard to judge when wet as they look so much worse.</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSmVn3xxOUGv2xWn1U6ecGqygTTD4TalE3ZjTLJglh8BKZYJsJapoZ6vtX9ekmTfV23gX9j_m_cdD7bjp97YHw_TBJe3PkvGzXN3hLnmiVfS89b1h4R9IxB2ebtyl3kR-7aesCcrjrnw/s1600/dress+in+bath.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578261391742274386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSmVn3xxOUGv2xWn1U6ecGqygTTD4TalE3ZjTLJglh8BKZYJsJapoZ6vtX9ekmTfV23gX9j_m_cdD7bjp97YHw_TBJe3PkvGzXN3hLnmiVfS89b1h4R9IxB2ebtyl3kR-7aesCcrjrnw/s400/dress+in+bath.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So to drying (after a work out rinsing it so carefully!) using my fold up washing line placed flat over the bath I let most of the water drip off over night.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6LOnwym2a0PqZ2L9y1OdmXd7HLEKvexu45A2CZurOjUKKf94FwWgUkEpIBxZjZbmhWp07QzWyD8YBG9ATMBI-hT_Us3IpAONmRbTGN1eBLw4whRchYh4jZxJ-7146dsd5L52ymfAess/s1600/wedding+dress+project+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578261386318525570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6LOnwym2a0PqZ2L9y1OdmXd7HLEKvexu45A2CZurOjUKKf94FwWgUkEpIBxZjZbmhWp07QzWyD8YBG9ATMBI-hT_Us3IpAONmRbTGN1eBLw4whRchYh4jZxJ-7146dsd5L52ymfAess/s400/wedding+dress+project+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Following morning I transfer it to hanging and 24 hours later its getting there. Its important you move it around well so no damp areas left, pretty obvious that one, but my most difficult part is next. I always like to learn new things so this has become a good chance to check out <a href="http://www.aurorasilk.com/index.html">www.aurorasilk.com</a> run by a 'master dyer' so have contacted them to find out what colour is best, and if someone like me could get good results, having little experience dying fabric.</div><div><br />
</div><div>After removing the shoulder pads I am probably going to re stuff them as padding has bunched up unevenly. Although I think I would try and use something a little more old fashioned like folds of taffeta rather than 80s style puffy stuffing, so a good reason to properly research old shoulder pads too<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicI9qY62vkFCea5SEmzHOVVX44w4QMfyuJEWTr0N-gHJtywZG19XMnMgnDtL8BKaiVYSDlJKradFg6EXnUizrBUBT7mlAVZmGlWgX7BxFz5b6_rMHnkyjkcTdGzH3rC2SXZW0_ipP9oGA/s1600/wedding+dress+project+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578261388060984994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicI9qY62vkFCea5SEmzHOVVX44w4QMfyuJEWTr0N-gHJtywZG19XMnMgnDtL8BKaiVYSDlJKradFg6EXnUizrBUBT7mlAVZmGlWgX7BxFz5b6_rMHnkyjkcTdGzH3rC2SXZW0_ipP9oGA/s400/wedding+dress+project+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 182px;" /></a>Looking brighter already, and my careful washing cause no damage or weakening-Hooray!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks so much for visiting and your comments, and for more fabulous finds check out <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies </a>site! </div></div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-54315709004887561722011-02-25T17:32:00.000-08:002011-06-18T23:09:04.286-07:00Vintage Dress Restoration Project: Part 1<div>Well the reason to get up early today was the <a href="http://lovevintage.com.au/main/page_byron_fair_home.html">LOVE VINTAGE FAIR</a> held at Byron High School, not only was it a chance to meet some wonderful vintage sellers, see some beautiful clothes and treat myself to a little something!</div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcSlvth0ChpFJAE13tsFyvScd2TFH33eNyUFvFYuuuauD4CsCj3SC5zQ1cwSEcmCB6Kp3AiTQSGrMP4pqgWjXAI7MCbxT-3B46s8SIWMEw-VVuvvz1_BDghctjYmE8ZnTryU78rRAK9Y/s1600/vintage+fair+%25282%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577807210866845634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcSlvth0ChpFJAE13tsFyvScd2TFH33eNyUFvFYuuuauD4CsCj3SC5zQ1cwSEcmCB6Kp3AiTQSGrMP4pqgWjXAI7MCbxT-3B46s8SIWMEw-VVuvvz1_BDghctjYmE8ZnTryU78rRAK9Y/s400/vintage+fair+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 181px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A few of the best stalls....<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnnk1SkS5wlSzRxIB1ohi5Zs3uSJpVtCb_Ty8SlQFONS0bnvbPDo4MpiFkVzuQHT3jUn8n4SD7w1PoRmZUdDcmVyfAY6JT1KKOqBHDn-gxPVAFSaOP5WTWbyF5w6t3D_kpTe6dCqF9AQ/s1600/vintage+fair+1.3.4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577807206396297394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnnk1SkS5wlSzRxIB1ohi5Zs3uSJpVtCb_Ty8SlQFONS0bnvbPDo4MpiFkVzuQHT3jUn8n4SD7w1PoRmZUdDcmVyfAY6JT1KKOqBHDn-gxPVAFSaOP5WTWbyF5w6t3D_kpTe6dCqF9AQ/s400/vintage+fair+1.3.4.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 308px;" /></a>First off with a stunning 60s daisy maxi dress is Tracy (fivemuchewilliams@hotmail.com) who had a beautiful selection including some wonderful 50s pieces(I loved the Hawaiian one) and gorgeous bags,one of which I had to snap up as my treat of the day (see below). Then is the amazing vintage sewing shop run by Julia, I found the cutest little vintage smocking book for $3 which I will send to my mum who is currently learning about making 30s and 40s dresses! Then finally for the fans of everything colourful, 80s and very well priced was the loverly Rebeccka of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.trunkvintage.com">Trunk Vintage</a>, although I love everyone there you do get the odd seller who likes to be bossy and talk down to you like you have never heard of ebay, overall there is a fantastic friendly range of different sellers and they have a few antiques too for the boys.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1a7PndTDlS8so1Vf6ni2pFcJBW0m7caWD3l_u29i6AAo3zMJnIfaBRZrGEw4d-litNq_0pCl23pQkXF8sT6TP_MuLICB0FN72fmfVirK7cs390FZfdG9-16JCyNtykwNkxU9mik96DaU/s1600/velvet+bag+004.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577807202390335666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1a7PndTDlS8so1Vf6ni2pFcJBW0m7caWD3l_u29i6AAo3zMJnIfaBRZrGEw4d-litNq_0pCl23pQkXF8sT6TP_MuLICB0FN72fmfVirK7cs390FZfdG9-16JCyNtykwNkxU9mik96DaU/s400/velvet+bag+004.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This is my little prize! So pretty and colourful it is really heavy, I think there are layer of other fabrics incl leather inside the bag.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Oti4sv6uxb-baNSgaTEPTP9ReHxk7_SayPgBhntXmubVqSUUiatD0zB_mCYGEmCSsprI01QTxMBw8IMfoRite8ibQ9SvxE2wRwFce4rGV_H1Y1f_qmOy_XvvuNwcG_w5YxHaNADPZfo/s1600/velvet+bag+002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577807200605801666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Oti4sv6uxb-baNSgaTEPTP9ReHxk7_SayPgBhntXmubVqSUUiatD0zB_mCYGEmCSsprI01QTxMBw8IMfoRite8ibQ9SvxE2wRwFce4rGV_H1Y1f_qmOy_XvvuNwcG_w5YxHaNADPZfo/s400/velvet+bag+002.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 319px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTsMlteVakYMl6_AxkqFoLtbZtqF_L58JaUSZGd7XCiGWpsJRjigAuom4GTKpkxwhIUk3ifnGQnvFewezA2h8tlMjKkQ534FXEaw10YpUO3nOqXa29KZcuHos1ZhPP3iulojMaaPL6Js/s1600/velvet+bag+003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577807196011085554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTsMlteVakYMl6_AxkqFoLtbZtqF_L58JaUSZGd7XCiGWpsJRjigAuom4GTKpkxwhIUk3ifnGQnvFewezA2h8tlMjKkQ534FXEaw10YpUO3nOqXa29KZcuHos1ZhPP3iulojMaaPL6Js/s400/velvet+bag+003.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The inside looks spotless! With its old label too! I dont think I have ever seen a bag quite like this. I just like unusual things so kept getting drawn back to this one (along with most people there so had to be quick!)<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mFRkopOJpqKWqozTJYkpDDrMKwaOKn2DOxUAfEnXGbtykds1kWlRnkamHInuHezK6a2Tyyn_ShPARjeGRYXXgCdFsBlaYvMiGwkCT7_85xfPjNKTV6yKZTRWOd5a47zu8-WvEWfrINA/s1600/velvet+bag+005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577806019484340530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mFRkopOJpqKWqozTJYkpDDrMKwaOKn2DOxUAfEnXGbtykds1kWlRnkamHInuHezK6a2Tyyn_ShPARjeGRYXXgCdFsBlaYvMiGwkCT7_85xfPjNKTV6yKZTRWOd5a47zu8-WvEWfrINA/s400/velvet+bag+005.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 395px;" /></a>and finally, the good weather and promise of a vintage fair got everyone garage sale-ing! The first sign I saw I followed and found this stunning piece. A 1930s? silk satin wedding dress (the lady thought it was pre 1900,I would be interested to hear what you think as I think its 30s ish)! Okay it did set me back $40 but I'm a sucker for anything cut like this. It has only 2 small repairable holes in the huge train and is quite discoloured but here the restoration starts!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNshOxW5EXLeLxxPGIDi_N2p1gU4ZrC_WHRncqUcK0gFOfE7bxI4rUXC20akWg0Q9p-ylNMzI_APr3RvzMULbXxTTC-F4Iu9SPl1OaSDFxxwGDzHVtmr4_lN8kZoZ_a5XlHbVyDQzCuuI/s1600/wedding+dress+005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577806014926761522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNshOxW5EXLeLxxPGIDi_N2p1gU4ZrC_WHRncqUcK0gFOfE7bxI4rUXC20akWg0Q9p-ylNMzI_APr3RvzMULbXxTTC-F4Iu9SPl1OaSDFxxwGDzHVtmr4_lN8kZoZ_a5XlHbVyDQzCuuI/s400/wedding+dress+005.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 258px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>You cant really see it well, which is good, its just a light aging colour all over, a few tiny spot marks but nothing major. I have had a dress in much worse condition, much more fragile silk with seriously bad dark stains on it so thought I maybe able to revive this back to its former glory....<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4M0w3BmX4vcGx2RXI9vSmvOT13V-wLzPBCKfXxTmkq_wbW1gn1RTiUpsopJQY_fm7Tg2g2NsrFofx2HDyXALLFDsj8M9MpipUdVuDEHA1PpqTd2AUWDVJMo-lhebcNQXHCpSneMjXEk/s1600/wedding+dress+6.7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577806008720153586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4M0w3BmX4vcGx2RXI9vSmvOT13V-wLzPBCKfXxTmkq_wbW1gn1RTiUpsopJQY_fm7Tg2g2NsrFofx2HDyXALLFDsj8M9MpipUdVuDEHA1PpqTd2AUWDVJMo-lhebcNQXHCpSneMjXEk/s400/wedding+dress+6.7.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 249px;" /></a>...now I am no expect, its been trial and error, and I never enter into it without fully expecting the worst case a)I will not be able to do anything with it. Its why pieces like the ones I have tried are good, a 40s majorette costume or old wedding dress would make the most amazing Halloween costume at worst, and people spend more than $40 on a new outfit for a partyand the b) If I totally destroy the fabric, say it shatters ( but I learned quickly with that one) then my mum would love to deconstruct it to copy the pattern. However I hope for more so step one:</div><div><br />
</div><div>Fill a bath with hot water and heaps of Martha Gardiner Wool Mix detergent. I laid the dress in the bath carefully, and although fabric and construction are solid, I would rather be careful and press it down into the water every hour or so. I pour some of the detergent into my hands and press it on to the more dirty spots. The hardest things about stain removal is not this part, its rinsing and drying. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Be very careful doing this, old fabrics do not have colour fast fabrics which is why best with pieces like this which are one solid colour. If it has a mix of different coloured fabric try and test a small area with a slightly soapy cottom bud (inside hem) and if colour comes away maybe leave it to your dry cleaners. It could easily run and stain other parts when drying.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Rinsing has to be done with as much care as possible, working down the dress gradually, I have a bucket ready to put fully rinsed sections in. Be sure to remove all traces of detergent else the fabric will not be as nice. As there is so much fabric it holds lots of water so will be very heavy, its best to let items dry hanging but when something like this its often best dried flat, at least until it looses some of the water. If a dress has shoulder pads be really careful especially pre 50s when you dont know what is stuffed in there and dirt can gather over time. If you have shoulder pads turn the dress inside out, dry flat over a line with pads hanging away from the dress so no water can run down and mark the shoulders. Dab as much water as you can out with a cloth too. Remove if possible.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Here is my dress getting a bubble bath...<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXewdjqGO_qOhZ_pQ9q05Yno7hbliNSczKmUyb6B4jwz4cy-boT_YMG21_du8bB4c7fL3unp8V-I5cOZ9nPe177LFhGbr7laKJfwpKncbrecck8OPFX5l04HQkOn5x8KvDxW5efKP1Ns/s1600/wedding+dress+008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577806007877826978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXewdjqGO_qOhZ_pQ9q05Yno7hbliNSczKmUyb6B4jwz4cy-boT_YMG21_du8bB4c7fL3unp8V-I5cOZ9nPe177LFhGbr7laKJfwpKncbrecck8OPFX5l04HQkOn5x8KvDxW5efKP1Ns/s400/wedding+dress+008.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Keep posted to see how I go (fingers crossed) and check back tomorrow for my finds of the week!</div><div>Thanks again for stopping by its always so nice to I'm not doing too bad, not for an ego boost,more of a business one seeing as I want to have my own vintage shop, as an ecologist its a bit of a career leap and when things are not going so well it stops me from giving it up and makes me work harder so thank you!!!!</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468892644384413283.post-89199088288371120332011-02-19T17:38:00.000-08:002011-06-18T23:11:33.206-07:00Dresses and Vintage Buttons (the best kind)<div>This week have been hard at work travelling around near and far and got heaps of colourful finds to share, the vintage fair is on next week but dont think my budget will stretch to buying anything there so I had to stack myself up with some bargain goodies to keep me happy...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>50s 'Jonathan Logan' Blue Dress and 'B. Altman Paisley Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zYHnJIGed4rH_yui9Uw-7xLtnbSCT4r4GxGggzTPkcxGtwo4qYtyB95jTK8haiCTx_6Dtq3ILafVXeCRyUdKp31-V8ej52MkklBMBQbh7xM9z2s7_cT-OG6Ezbvy8Xvm4P0OSiDgI4s/s1600/2+50s+dresses.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575585775355883826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zYHnJIGed4rH_yui9Uw-7xLtnbSCT4r4GxGggzTPkcxGtwo4qYtyB95jTK8haiCTx_6Dtq3ILafVXeCRyUdKp31-V8ej52MkklBMBQbh7xM9z2s7_cT-OG6Ezbvy8Xvm4P0OSiDgI4s/s400/2+50s+dresses.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 398px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I love this blue dress, such a pretty shelf style bust and made of polished cotton, so shiny and soft! I am also chuffed with the B. Altman dress-they where a big department store in New York and they had a huge fabric department where you could pick out what fabric you wanted your dress made in-back when it was all bespoke! The second one of these in my collection. How I get stuff like this for $15 I do not know.<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Cream Scallop Shift Dress and 70s Liquorice Stripe Ruffle Dress </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp38i1f4jBJ0k1kEk72125E9t7T89y0tlkuMmTPKACmrjrpRo-VHksCtgsm392owwpH3Z1ruIZqwywAFbCA4OVcQfTSJvdjRFT9GcFobrhrmz6jCDPSJyzS89QTvy0rSgGoq-NPv_7Y7A/s1600/ruffle+and+cream+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575585769189506034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp38i1f4jBJ0k1kEk72125E9t7T89y0tlkuMmTPKACmrjrpRo-VHksCtgsm392owwpH3Z1ruIZqwywAFbCA4OVcQfTSJvdjRFT9GcFobrhrmz6jCDPSJyzS89QTvy0rSgGoq-NPv_7Y7A/s400/ruffle+and+cream+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 334px;" /></a>I think both of these are fantastic, the first one is so girlie, and reminds me of Audrey Hepburn or Bridgette Bardot. Very fitted with thick textured wool, metal back zipper, its just the perfect winter dress! The next one is a rather dramatic collared dress, I just quite like quirky things like this, need to research labels but as normal finding anything on Australian vintage brands before the 80s is near impossible.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1930s/40s Wool Crepe Lace Trim Dress</div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Zk353VXWdYkHyWUy08tz_iTfcLBkh98dlhcp8xLf5crCJmqjS_5eH60bROcow3YwXhwDeJ316vBobPey53y2djHtoFNVdJalohZ00lbZu-Wnw_BGOKogZcBqg-JdUHiPwCNR1Efy1fg/s1600/30s+black+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575585261846645602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Zk353VXWdYkHyWUy08tz_iTfcLBkh98dlhcp8xLf5crCJmqjS_5eH60bROcow3YwXhwDeJ316vBobPey53y2djHtoFNVdJalohZ00lbZu-Wnw_BGOKogZcBqg-JdUHiPwCNR1Efy1fg/s400/30s+black+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 230px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Okay, one missing button (I have got heaps to replace it) slight fading around collar, and discolouration to lace (which is easy to retouch) and only slight remains of a label to show it once had one, my 5th pre 50s piece to be found for less than $5. When people tell me they want $3 for something like this you swear in your head, then want to head off quickly before they realise what they have done, even though that sounds stupid. Its always good getting home and looking at it all properly!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Floral Shift and 70s Apron Skirt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KhAUz37_l45Ak0BeC9bjC4RHvOmkkSpJAv5nW_6jF9FUgDtIty2sYm4QAoGIqINezfU0CwoqG0Hl0FjmWVqKiyJDU_e05HHJ0TORoOLNNQ88yHvWkpsDrycJdd5z5CpjTsjc8GFwRr0/s1600/60s+dress+and+apron.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575585258126080562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KhAUz37_l45Ak0BeC9bjC4RHvOmkkSpJAv5nW_6jF9FUgDtIty2sYm4QAoGIqINezfU0CwoqG0Hl0FjmWVqKiyJDU_e05HHJ0TORoOLNNQ88yHvWkpsDrycJdd5z5CpjTsjc8GFwRr0/s400/60s+dress+and+apron.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 289px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The purple dress is made of a very thick, almost linen like cotton with metal zip in back, the skirt is pleated so flairs a little, but my $2 apron is one of my top finds, just so cute! Cut longer in the back with ruffled edge and embroidered top, just wish my partner deserved cookies so could bake but still on strike.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>60s Blue Pocket Dress and 70s Sherbet Block Mini Dress</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveXXN0ddQseJ5Y9oX5yznuHkd6c0Ub-7xu6eVAs4X095HzQd6ME-Ar6KG-6pQdqlGFvCZPiU6Vxa682YiZqepF6T9whOAcIIDorQbmNCTSp2TBs2Ofl1tBaRpMdLdoVvMWbOdlTbcSjo/s1600/blue+and+fluro+dress.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575585256112769810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveXXN0ddQseJ5Y9oX5yznuHkd6c0Ub-7xu6eVAs4X095HzQd6ME-Ar6KG-6pQdqlGFvCZPiU6Vxa682YiZqepF6T9whOAcIIDorQbmNCTSp2TBs2Ofl1tBaRpMdLdoVvMWbOdlTbcSjo/s400/blue+and+fluro+dress.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 378px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Photos do not do justice to the little blue dress, its edged with white stitching and has pretty buttons on the pockets, the matching belt has no buckle just a tie so looks much better as a head band. The Sherbet dress is funny, looks quite old with a metal zipper in the back, I didnt think we got colours like this till the 80s but rethinking that with this one-it must be earlier.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>80s 'Botties' Hawaiian Shirts</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJLBRiVv_Caw0fejiD36F1PZKGcW4-7lSwHmMIoU9chXVl5IYK92Zmkk-qYUbccznv9vHiBorhyg2xUfQ6-4gBcoU1tcdyM6HmkbkGH0ZNw-k_5yqu2GmjKF5wpSknOaSyUakbmDiE0M/s1600/botties+shirts+%25281%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575585251304884850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJLBRiVv_Caw0fejiD36F1PZKGcW4-7lSwHmMIoU9chXVl5IYK92Zmkk-qYUbccznv9vHiBorhyg2xUfQ6-4gBcoU1tcdyM6HmkbkGH0ZNw-k_5yqu2GmjKF5wpSknOaSyUakbmDiE0M/s400/botties+shirts+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 272px;" /></a>The lady told me that Botties back in the day was where all the celebs and rockstars headed for a loud shirt, and I picked up 3 for $10! This first one is my favourite, just as cut really long in the back. Just like I could see the pucci signature on my scarf across the room, I can do a similar thing with old Hawaiian shirts, and can spot the good from the naff a mile off.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>70s Terry Towel Bikini and 50s Blue Pinup Bathing Suit</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLu64NtAGkFRgVw1iIl_iYG3E4TtqWYIjTQ4h6RP4WHhf4dRYjKmiU10_b4aRI3GysMARPlnXD1Fv38knw8KnJLnnbFKJELpNSRKeJo1aaFnxQkvGUKs6cfMwfcmmO-p-8ee5q-ik5iY/s1600/swinsuits.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575583784939595026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLu64NtAGkFRgVw1iIl_iYG3E4TtqWYIjTQ4h6RP4WHhf4dRYjKmiU10_b4aRI3GysMARPlnXD1Fv38knw8KnJLnnbFKJELpNSRKeJo1aaFnxQkvGUKs6cfMwfcmmO-p-8ee5q-ik5iY/s400/swinsuits.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 215px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I have always wanted one of these fantastic old swimsuits (who hasnt?) but even 'cheap ones' tend to be over $50, so was very chuffed to come across this in mint condition! Summer is nearly over but got to give this a trial run before the hot weather goes.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>..and the rest- Heaps of Colourful Finds!</b></div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgkj2EIwZz2JRoMYJ4mbKBKdi2fWclnvKOuZzOEh-4udynaqz3a_bomKPFinQs3tPqmjlhvESMtvt719boXhj9IYUCVd415-IXC0x7wZ_RvdokPtixMdTAHPV3KaaJ3fwDE6kSp1ZIpM/s1600/lots+of+stuff.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575583782316405042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgkj2EIwZz2JRoMYJ4mbKBKdi2fWclnvKOuZzOEh-4udynaqz3a_bomKPFinQs3tPqmjlhvESMtvt719boXhj9IYUCVd415-IXC0x7wZ_RvdokPtixMdTAHPV3KaaJ3fwDE6kSp1ZIpM/s400/lots+of+stuff.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A heap of fun colourful finds at a $2 garage sale, best ones are rainbow stripy cardi and the 'onion and pepper' print dress both in the center.</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Spanish Leather Bag, Bambi and Brooches</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlms4W4BkUt4tInhrQDvs7inAApq6_TdP9xiAY3ARQ56HCJK-8bQTtraBbdL3swDwZaImuANK-iouRnXfwNWMAQzididRag9w_PBYysMvcsjsHIgit-Zh5VwreOoFLvKaqPJiNIBufeqk/s1600/bag+and+deer.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlms4W4BkUt4tInhrQDvs7inAApq6_TdP9xiAY3ARQ56HCJK-8bQTtraBbdL3swDwZaImuANK-iouRnXfwNWMAQzididRag9w_PBYysMvcsjsHIgit-Zh5VwreOoFLvKaqPJiNIBufeqk/s1600/bag+and+deer.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575583779598469346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlms4W4BkUt4tInhrQDvs7inAApq6_TdP9xiAY3ARQ56HCJK-8bQTtraBbdL3swDwZaImuANK-iouRnXfwNWMAQzididRag9w_PBYysMvcsjsHIgit-Zh5VwreOoFLvKaqPJiNIBufeqk/s400/bag+and+deer.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 290px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">The big leather backpack was bought by a lady in Spain about 30-40 years ago, its really solid and well made, with stud feet on the bottom and cute carry handle, I think its something to do with bullfighting but it will make a quirky handbag! Next my very own Bambi with some cute brooches I found. It belonged to someones Grandma-thats always the best stuff-and has such a nice face!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The BEST Chocolate Buttons EVER</b>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpKlXctBfvVGFXKES4Lf8h3xRZl0rGwL0oRXdmI2z7g7onN4Rtay-HCnArzDANQqParmZsvqrxuT5S2osmb0FpHZw9kMNgXWz_78ADbOhakUCbhAaLNJArjddlawfXzxnNWl-t2Ip0ac/s1600/choc+buttons.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575583778885212866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpKlXctBfvVGFXKES4Lf8h3xRZl0rGwL0oRXdmI2z7g7onN4Rtay-HCnArzDANQqParmZsvqrxuT5S2osmb0FpHZw9kMNgXWz_78ADbOhakUCbhAaLNJArjddlawfXzxnNWl-t2Ip0ac/s400/choc+buttons.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 270px;" /></a>Okay these are so much better than glass buttons I got last week-a pressie from my mum, she told me she found them and didnt believe her! The prefect gift for a vintage/chocolate fan!</div><div>Blog done and racing to Byron Markets to get the AMAZING pizza Loca before they close. Hope everyone had a great week! Cant wait to check out the other finds at <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com/">Sophies</a>! Be there or be square as they say...</div>JeTaimeVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08001186098134779800noreply@blogger.com9