YES, I PROMISED MORE SHOES! HAND-MADE KID-LEATHER LOW-HEELED PUMPS

YES, I PROMISED MORE SHOES! HAND-MADE KID-LEATHER LOW-HEELED PUMPS

There’s a ’30’s – ’40’s flair to these with the high vamp and bow detail, but I don’t know when they were made, for sure. It was a small maker – likely European.

They are so soft – like kid gloves. It’s so true that you can judge someone’s taste and elegance by looking at their shoes, gloves and handbag. And I don’t mean designer labels or logos – I refer to high quality and workmanship . . . . . . . . . . that’s the real clue.

They’d look nice with a lot of things, and unusual – attention-getting. This week I’ll show a 3-piece outfit that they’d look fabulous with, plus some other pieces in the same color family – all true vintage, of course . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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TRUE VINTAGE ROBES AND DRESSING GOWNS FROM THE LATE 1930’S – 1940’S

TRUE VINTAGE ROBES AND DRESSING GOWNS FROM THE LATE 1930'S – 1940'S.

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #13

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does involve lots of bits of skill, knowledge and experience that come together.  Each one may seem boring and simple alone, but in combination they have made me VERY successful!  Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start . . . . . . .

CLUE #13 – THE ITEMS ON THE “VINTAGE” RACK MAY NOT  REALLY BE VINTAGE- AND CERTAINLY NOT TRUE VINTAGE!

 

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MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE ’50’S AND ’60’S

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE '50'S AND '60'S.

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE ’50’S AND ’60’S

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE '50'S AND '60'S Today I’m showing some of my day – to – day blouses in colors, prints and solids. . . . . . hues that can go year-round.  From left to right, they go from the early 1950’s to mid – 1960’s.

The dressier one, which is also sheer and lightweight, is on the left. Rhinestone buttons give it a girly touch. The way we do things now, it can be worn with a casual outfit but it would still look lovely under a suit or with a pretty skirt, as it would have been worn back in the day.

This cotton selection (the 3 on the right) has longer sleeves than my hottest weather group, but they’re so classic that they can really be worn any time and add fun to my wardrobe.  The classic print on the center one and 3/4 sleeves are style elements that are favorites of mine.

With regard to care, most don’t need ironing and those that do may need just a touch – depending on how “crisp” you like to look.  The two shirts on the right are actually cotton blends and were made to “wash & wear”. They’re perfect to put on under a jumper (dress or sweater).

Hand washing or, at least, a delicate cycle is best for these vintage beauties – not because they are fragile, but just to preserve them as long as possible. Easy to do – no problem.

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JUST A NOTE ABOUT ADS ON MY BLOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

     A few weeks ago (2 or 3 . . . . . ) I was surprised to notice an ad had been placed on my blog.  Apparently, my blog host had done so as a cost-saving method on their part.  I can opt out of this, but it will cost me to buy my way out.  

     I understand the host’s need to cover their costs and have decided to allow these ads for the time being, as they are supposed to be very rare and carefully screened.  If I don’t think they are  offensive, I will continue as things stand.

     Please be aware that I do not have anything to do with picking these ads, nor do I know when they may appear.  If anything that crops up is offensive to you, please leave me a comment about it.

     Thanks a bunch,  Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

A TRUE VINTAGE 3 – PIECE 1960’s WOMEN’S SILK SUIT FROM NEW ORLEANS

A TRUE VINTAGE 3 – PIECE 1960's WOMEN'S SILK SUIT FROM NEW ORLEANS.

A COUPLE OF LATE ’40’S – EARLY ’50’S FUN SHIRTWAIST DRESSES IN LEAD-INTO-FALL COLORS

A COUPLE OF LATE '50'S – EARLY '60'S FUN SHIRTWAIST DRESSES IN LEAD-INTO-FALL COLORS.

TRUE VINTAGE SHOES BY JOYCE – 1960’S COLORFUL FLATS

TRUE VINTAGE SHOES BY JOYCE – 1960'S COLORFUL FLATS.

A PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE SHORT-SLEEVED SHEATH DRESS FROM THE 1960’S – CUSTOM TAILORED

A PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE SHORT-SLEEVED SHEATH DRESS FROM THE 1960'S – CUSTOM TAILORED.