TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR TRUE VINTAGE ENSEMBLE FOR ST. VALENTINE’S DAY

TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR TRUE VINTAGE ENSEMBLE FOR ST. VALENTINE'S DAY

It’s just 13 days now till St. Valentine’s Day (& night!), so it’s time to get seriously ready! Two posts today, and let’s start from the outside and the shopping (?) trip.

Baby, it’s pretty cold outside most places so what to wear over your beautiful dress? How about this gorgeous heavy wool with mink collar and big decorative buttons, from the 1950’s?  Though I would NEVER buy a modern fur, I cherish my decades-old true vintage pieces and honor the spirits of the animals who gave them.

Nothing will keep you warmer, while looking like a Princess. It makes a hugely eye-catching statement, too – a real head-turner.  Also has a silky, red lining that glides over your skin and clothing and leaves you feeling really good . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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1950’s PIN-UP SWIMSUIT FOR A VALENTINE’S DAY PHOTO

1950's PIN-UP SWIMSUIT FOR A VALENTINE'S DAY PHOTO.

OOPS! ST. VALENTINE’S DAY IS HOT!!!!!

OOPS! ST. VALENTINE'S DAY IS HOT!!!!!.

MUST HAVE A NECKLACE WITH THAT PARTY DRESS? HERE’S A PERFECT ONE . . . . . . . ..

MUST HAVE A NECKLACE WITH THAT PARTY DRESS? HERE'S A PERFECT ONE . . . . . . . ...

MUST HAVE A NECKLACE WITH THAT PARTY DRESS? HERE’S A PERFECT ONE . . . . . . . ..

MUST HAVE A NECKLACE WITH THAT PARTY DRESS?  HERE'S A PERFECT ONE . . . . . . . ..

This would be a great piece to wear with the cocktail dress just shown. Rhinestones and baroque “pearls” in white, along with champagne-colored accent “pearls” on the chain. Sorry the focus is a little off.

That dress doesn’t need a thing with it, and certainly DON’T wear showy earrings with this necklace. But, as one statement piece, this lovely collar would really shine.

What a find! It looked like a lost cause, but I fixed it up in no time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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BUT, RED AND PINK ARE JUST NOT MY COLORS! ST. VALENTINE’S DAY COCKTAIL DRESS IN MOCHA

BUT, RED AND PINK ARE JUST NOT MY COLORS!.

DARK CHOCOLATE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP? EVERY GIRL LOVES CANDIES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

DARK CHOCOLATE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP? EVERY GIRL LOVES CANDIES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!.

ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT . . . . . . . . . . ..

      First off, thanks everybody for BEST DAILY VIEWS COUNT YESTERDAY!!!  So many cool and interesting people following – it’s so much fun to see your sites, respond to your comments and welcome kindred spirits . . . . .. . . . .

      Mexico is lovely and highly recommended as a trip destination!  People are very gracious and refined.  Never felt threatened in any way, whether in Mexico City, Acapulco or Taxco.  The historical sites are very well-presented and the Museum of Anthropology is world-class.

     No, overall it’s not a vintage-hunter’s paradise but I did discover one large market selling second-hand clothing from the U.S. where you might find a couple of treasures if you have several hours to do a thorough search. At the bus station, I saw a young woman who was dressed in such an artistic way, I knew I had to introduce myself.  Surprise – we share our name!  I knew this was a good sign.  She clued me in to a place to look, where she had found a Pucci tie several weeks before. Thanks, K. Morgana! Later that week, I was able to spend 2 hours and turned up a like-new pair of Dr. Scholl’s original exercise sandals (leather and wood with polyurethane outsoles) in MY SIZE. Still the best. What color? RED!! I’ll show them when we move into summer. . . . . .

Right now, that red means, of course, St. Valentine’s Day and I’ve got a lovely line-up to show this week. . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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Book: How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com

BEST 1950’S SUNDAY, DINNER, PARTY, DATE, OCCASION JACKET DRESS

BEST 1950'S SUNDAY, DINNER, PARTY, DATE, OCCASION JACKET DRESS.

2-TONE HOUR-GLASS DRESS FROM THE EARLY 1960’S – BLUE WITH BLACK UNDERTONES

2-TONE HOUR-GLASS DRESS FROM THE EARLY 1960'S – BLUE WITH BLACK UNDERTONES.