SHOES OF THE 1960’S – IMMORTALIZED AT THE SHOE MUSEUM

SHOES OF THE 1960'S – IMMORTALIZED AT THE SHOE MUSEUM.

PRETTY 1950’S NYLON HALF-SLIPS IN PINKS AND BEIGES

PRETTY 1950'S NYLON HALF-SLIPS IN PINKS AND BEIGES.

PLANNING SOME SPRING CLEANING THIS WEEKEND? DO IT 1940’S STYLE . . . . . . . . . ..

PLANNING SOME SPRING CLEANING THIS WEEKEND? DO IT 1940'S STYLE . . . . . . . . . ...

A FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE LADIES’ HAT – 1940’S / 1950’S

A FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE LADIES' HAT – 1940'S / 1950'S.

BYE – BYE BLUES! A HAPPY FIFTIES PARTY DRESS ENDS MY BLUE SERIES, for the time being . . . .

BYE – BYE BLUES! A HAPPY FIFTIES PARTY DRESS ENDS MY BLUE SERIES, for the time being . . . ..

LOOKING FOR A TRUE VINTAGE EASTER DANCE PARTY DRESS?

LOOKING FOR A TRUE VINTAGE EASTER DANCE PARTY DRESS?.

A CLASSIC CASUAL DAY-DRESS FROM MID-CENTURY

A CLASSIC CASUAL DAY-DRESS FROM MID-CENTURY.

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #25

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS' CLUE #25.

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #25

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, but it does involve many bits and pieces of knowledge, skill and experience that come together to create great finds.  These tips and suggestions may sound simple and even boring, but  have made a BIG difference in my overall level of success.  Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to begin –

 

Finders’ Clue #25:  Don’t be discouraged from buying something that you love because it has an odor.  Smells can be difficult but, in my experience, they can be eliminated.  One exception might be if your tolerance is EXTREMELY low or you have an allergy or illness – use your own judgement but don’t give up at the first whiff.

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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BLUE FEATHER 50’S/60’S “SUNDAY” HAT WITH VEIL

BLUE FEATHER 50'S/60'S "SUNDAY" HAT WITH VEIL.