FINDING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION ITEMS IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, BUT IT DOES REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE TO BE REALLY GOOD AT IT. THESE TIPS MAY SEEM SIMPLE AND EVEN BORING BY THEMSELVES, BUT TOGETHER THEY MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN MY OVERALL SUCCESS. OF COURSE, THERE ARE MANY MORE DETAILS INVOLVED WITH EACH ONE, BUT THE BASIC IDEA IS WHERE TO START. . . . . . .
FINDERS’ CLUE #23: MOST PROBLEMS WITH OLD CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY ITEMS THAT ARE AGE-RELATED CAN BE SOLVED WITH PATIENCE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE.
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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 . . . . . . . . .
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Not sure whether I´ll be able to post tomorrow, so I´ll add an extra one today. Back home in a couple of days, where I´ll resume the MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION Finders´ Clues and fill you in on the sleuthing details in Mexico. It´s been a fabulous trip!
Morgana
BE SURE TO STAY TUNED FOR SEVERAL TRUE VINTAGE VALENTINE´S DAY FROCKS, ETC. THAT WILL BE COMING UP WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. LOVE IS IN THE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step into a party in this linen sheath and immediately the heads will turn. Where did that classy lady come from?
From the high-end stores in the 1960’s, dresses like this one always made an impression. One look and I needn’t say more , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,,
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Yes, I’m off for two weeks in Mexico tomorrow morning. Can’t wait to see the history, love the food and culture, then sink my toes in the sand and bash the waves!
Won’t be taking my laptop (I read that’s not a good idea) and I don’t (yet – this summer!) have a tablet or pad. Posts are prepared, though, so I’ll continue to send as long as internet cafe’s are available and schedule permits.
So, don’t be surprised by some gaps or blips and, if all else fails, I’ll see you first week in February. I understand that it’s not the best place to find vintage fashion, but you know I love a challenge to my undercover skills. . . . . . . .. . . . .
Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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Wowee! You really liked my hats today. Thanks so much. I’ll be showing quite a few more over the next month, wrapping up photos of the most representative and best of my current collection. They really are fun, aren’t they? One of the best parts of any disguise . . . . . . . . .
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Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does involve many bits of skill, knowledge and experience coming together in order to be really good at it. Each of these clues may seem simple and boring alone, but together they have made a big difference in my overall success. Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start . . . . . . ..
CLUE #22 – IF THERE’S A LOBSTER CLAW CLASP ON A NECKLACE OR BRACELET, THE JEWELRY IS NOT TRUE VINTAGE, UNLESS A PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED THE ORIGINAL CLASP.
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Book: How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com
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