THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #7

Finding fabulous true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does involve lots of pieces of skill, know-how and experience to have phenomenal success at it. These tips may seem simple and uninteresting by themselves, but together they make a lot of difference in my overall success. Of course, there are lots more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start.

FINDERS’ CLUE #7: USE YOUR INTUITION.

Yes, that’s what I said – your intuition. Let me tell you – most all of my finds come from hunches and ideas I’ve had about where and when to search. As you do more of this, you’ll get better at it, but pay attention to those little thoughts and ideas that cross your mind, or a sudden stab of curiosity. It may pay off – you just never know . . . . . . . . .

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THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #6

Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT having lots of success at it does involve many little bits of knowledge, skill and experience that come together. These clues may seem simple and unexciting by themselves, but they make a BIG difference in my overall results. Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to begin.

FINDERS’ CLUE #6: Look at lots and lots of pictures of real vintage fashion items from past decades. You’ll find things a lot quicker and avoid making mistakes (and, therefore, buying things that you don’t really want, wasting your money) if you are clear on how vintage styles really look. When you get really familiar with them, you’ll rarely make a mistake, thinking that a lookalike modern thing is old. It will also help you to know how to wear them and which ones will flatter you the most. Pays off!
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GOIN’ TO KANSAS CITY – KANSAS CITY, HERE I COME.

I’ll be traveling a bit over this long weekend, so may miss a post or two. Stay tuned – back soon, probably with loot. . . . . . . . . . . . .

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #5

Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science. Having lots of success at it, however, involves lots of little bits of knowledge, skill and experience that come together. They may seem simple and unexciting by themselves, but they make a BIG difference in my overall results. Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to begin. FINDERS’ CLUE #5: FIND A REALLY GOOD DRY-CLEANER, A TAILOR & A LEATHER REPAIR SERVICE

A good service for each of these three things is worth it’s weight in gold! Sometimes you’ll find the tailor at the dry-cleaner – sometimes in their own private business. Look around and ask around. Someone close by is also an asset, but go for the quality first.

Nothing can help you to preserve the life of your wardrobe items like having the advice and services of these people. Form a good relationship with them. Don’t be afraid to consult them about a problem or question. When you have this back-up, it also helps you when making should I buy it or not? decisions if you see an item you like but which has a flaw.

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ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND!

Wow! Big surprise – I uncovered a trove of 1940’s dresses and a beautifully sumptuous bed jacket, too. I’ll be showing them to you in future – I’ve still got many, many items to photograph and post for you. I’m tickled – you just never know . . . . . . . . .

Morgana

BACK TO THE FIFTIES! OR, A BEACH BLANKET BINGO BIKINI

BACK TO THE FIFTIES! OR, A BEACH BLANKET BINGO BIKINI.

TO MY WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS FOLLOWERS –

Dearly beloved,

Thank you so much for your loyalty. Although I don’t do a lot of Internet communicating because of other commitments, I know every time you have stopped and LIKED one of my posts. I enjoy and respond to all of your comments. Many of you are also bloggers and have wonderful sites. You must remember this – I wish you all the best of success and hope we get better acquainted as time goes by . . . . . . . . . .

IMPORTANT 1970’S “PRAIRIE STYLE” DESIGNER – GUNNE SAX BY JESSICA

IMPORTANT 1970'S "PRAIRIE STYLE" DESIGNER – GUNNE SAX BY JESSICA.

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #4

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS' CLUE #4.

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION – FINDERS’ CLUE #4

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION - FINDERS' CLUE #4

Finding true vintage clothing and accessories is not rocket science. But, having lots of success at finding wonderful things and finding them often DOES involve many pieces of know-how, skill and experience that come together.

Though these tips may seem simple, they have made a big difference in my success as a vintage-hunter. Of course, there are more details involved but the basic idea is where to start.

CLUE #4: IT’S IN THE DETAILS OF THE DETAILS.

Look at the design in this photo. First, it is an unusual motif of little drums and doesn’t have a modern look. But, if you look closely you’ll see that the applique’ (how the design is sewn on) is done by hand. That’s something you will not find now in a manufactured item. This photo is of a top with matching capri pants from the 1950’s.

So, look carefully at the details of an item because they will tell you a story . .. . . . . . . .. . .

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

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