I picked this up because I love old silk scarves with pictures on them. This one is also in perfect condition, with a hand-rolled edging – as all the best scarves should have.
It’s sometimes hard to find one that doesn’t have stains, tears or hemming problems, so this is a great discovery. Funky and cute!
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Aren’t these just amazing? Brand “new” Mod pumps – just right on a date with the man wearing the shirt in yesterday’s post.
This is one of my favorite shoe colors and, in this case, made of easy-care vinyl. Of course, I would prefer leather but Corfam is iconic Sixties and has its advantages, too.
Mid-heel pumps are also iconic Sixties and will look great with many different outfits. Wow – I’m really in rare find heaven recently! Can’t wait to see what’s around the corner . . . . . . .
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Can’t be sure how old this one is, but it doesn’t look anything like the more recent examples pictured online. The real-deal gold stamp and zipper pull confirm it’s identity. Another thing is the exceptional quality.
Very classic, in leather both inside and out. Stylish and well-made hardware. Enameled metal zipper in matching red. Great design – there are two additional compartments that are hidden in the styling and don’t add bulk.
All it needs is some leather conditioner and a little polish. Couldn’t pass this one up!
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This handbag is vinyl and like so many from the 1950’s and 1960’s – HOWEVER, I like it because it has two full compartments, a mid-night navy satin lining, sewn vinyl handle rather than a chain and smart-looking hardware. It’s a great partner to these marvelous shoes, which . . . . .
will never go out of style and will always get attention and compliments!!!!
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Although it may have come from a “dime store” originally, I love it. Just so cosmic . . . .. .
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NOTHING MORE ELEGANT, EVEN FOR EVERYDAY . . . . . . .
Ho – hum, gloves . . . . .? Not these. There is nothing more stylish and luxurious than a beautiful pair of kid-skin gloves, while they also protect your hands.
Beautifully-made and elegant in lines, many that I have found have no decoration – many have small subtle designs near the wrist. Some, like the beige pair, have decorated panels of crochet or contrasting leather. The variations are endless. I’ll be showing more of them . . . . .
These gloves are not meant for really cold weather, but they’re great for what we’re into now. If looked after, they’ll last a long time.
Don’t wear these if you have a dirty job ahead, but for something more delicate and when you’d rather not leave fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
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Can’t resist the autumn jackets right about now . . . . . . .
Doesn’t this just make you want to pull out the Mickey Mouse ears, saddle shoes, or Keds and toast marshmallows? Or maybe put on the Frye boots, a workshirt and painter pants for a “70s thing – whatever mood you’re in, it’s fun to have garments like this in the closet. ONE GLANCE and I knew that it was not a modern item. That’s the cool thing about true vintage – even people who aren’t expert at picking it out will notice something different or intriguing about what you’re wearing that sets you apart from the crowd.
This one is of a heavy knit that has kept its shape beautifully. Aside from a little fuzz, which can be shaved away, it is in excellent condition. I suspect that it is from the 1960s, all things considered, though the style could span 2 or 3 decades. It’s certainly not a high-end…
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A FEW TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S SHOES AND HANDBAGS FOR FALL
Here are a few items that I ran across by surprise – from the 1940s (or so). All perfect finishes for a wartime or post-war costume. Mary-jane all leather shoes (always a classic), Capezio soft leather dance or casual flats and a couple of simple woven bags from the Depression era or time of wartime rationing – a drawstring and one with a metal zip in the top. It’s fun to find things in such good condition (and at very good prices). You just never know . . . .
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WHAT A FABULOUS FIND THIS WAS! HANDMADE SHOES FROM FRANCE!!
Just to keep the fare varied, here’s another pair of shoes – but men’s from France. I am not sure how old these are. They are a size 7B, which is a smallish and narrow men’s size. That works for my 8narrowB feet.
The uppers are leather with laces, black or dark navy. They look like an oxford, but have the full wooden sole, made like the wonderful Scandinavian clogs. Undoubtedly, they are hand-made.
I’m not sure if these are true vintage or not – they appear to be, but European shoes and garments have different labeling and so many are hand-done that it is hard to be sure. They are a very traditional French design.
Regardless, I love them. Such quality and style. They were a surprise find and I think they are delightful! Love clogs, anyway – it’s a very early ’70’s thing in the U.S. I wonder…
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