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BETTER VIEW – TRANSFORMED 1930’S BEADED TUNIC

BETTER VIEW - TRANSFORMED 1930'S BEADED TUNIC

Here’s a better photo of the beaded tunic I showed about a month ago – transformed from a dress, which had irreparable fading and a stain on the skirt. This photo has much better light for seeing the detail of the decoration.

Mocha-color rayon crepe with iridescent black beads.

The skirt was easy to remove from under the “apron”, without interfering with the side zipper. Easy, also, to finish off the cut edge underneath.

Voila’ – a tunic top for any dressy or avant guarde ensemble. Just thought you’d like to take a better look. . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND MAGICAL NEW YEAR TO ALL!

    I wish everyone who visits this blog, with special attention to my loyal followers, a most satisfying and marvelous 2014.  We’ll continue to have fun with my true vintage wardrobe collection and I hope that you’ll join me often.  Blessings everyone – it’s a wonderful world . . . . . .. … . . . . ..

 

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DON’T FORGET TRUE VINTAGE HALF-SLIPS – THEY’RE JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE FULL ONES!

DON'T FORGET TRUE VINTAGE HALF-SLIPS - THEY'RE JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE FULL ONES!

Sometimes a full slip just doesn’t suit, and certainly as the weather gets warmer (yes, it will!) you may want to lighten up on the underwear. It’s always necessary to have a variety of half-slips available.

Those that I find come in a whole variety of lengths, just like the full ones, with the same elaborate decoration and beautiful detail. Lace, applique’, embroidery – even ribbons!

These are all from the 1950’s, unless a black ’40’s one has sneaked in there somewhere. They would be just right under one of the suits I’ve shown and will be showing soon. Longer ones like this are perfect for late-’40’s skirts.

The beautiful designs and embellishments just make me gasp – always a treat to discover another one . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: CLUE #21

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, but it does involve lots of bits and pieces of knowledge, skill and experience to be really good at it.  They 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 –

CLUE #21:  USE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION.  If you don’t know about this, do some research.  If you don’t think it’s real, Okay.  It works for me BIG TIME.

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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2 BEAUTIFUL BEAVER JACKETS FROM THE MID-1950’S

2 BEAUTIFUL BEAVER JACKETS FROM THE MID-1950'S

Just the right topper for your elegant suit on Christmas Day.. . . . . . ..(or any other day – let’s not be fussy . . . . . .. ). Soft, plush and luxurious, these true vintage masterpieces also have lovely printed linings.

Lady-like and refined, they’d go very well with the suit shown yesterday or any dress with that same character. I’d even wear them with pants and more casual clothing at times, but these were born to be thoroughbreds.

The one on the right is from Marshall Field and Company in Chicago and belonged to my grandmother. It only remains to say that I wish you all a joyous season with all the ones you love and a fabulous New Year. Thanks for this first year of Magicvintagespy.com and here’s to 2014!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND – NOS 100% SILK DRESS FROM THE 1960’S

ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND - NOS 100% SILK DRESS FROM THE 1960'S

Love, love, love finding new/old unworn dresses with tags still on. It’s been a week for those.

Always makes me wonder how they found their way into NOW – had they been hanging neglected in an old warehouse, or dreaming the decades away in some lady’s closet, waiting for just the right invitation . . . .

So refined, in dark taupe silk with a fitted shape, below-the-knee hemline and 7/8 sleeves. By a well-known company of the day.

Madge likes it, as you can see, and . … . .. it fits ME! Yes, the vintage faeries have been leading me true lately . . You just never know . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . ..

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

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: CLUE #20

    Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does involve many bits and pieces of skill, knowledge and experience coming together in order to be really good at it.  These tips may seem simple and 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.

CLUE #20:  Myth buster:  Shoulder pads in a garment, even if it is definitely true vintage, do not always mean  that it is from the 1940’s.

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #19

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does require that many bits and pieces of knowledge, skill and experience come together in order to be really good at it.  These clues may seem ordinary or boring by themselves, but each one has made a big difference in my overall success. Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start.

CLUE #19:  IF YOU FIND HAND-SEWN SEAMS OR DETAILS ON A GARMENT, GOOD CHANCE THAT IT’S TRUE VINTAGE.

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage fashion available on Amazon.com

True Vintage 1970s Spring Coat

True Vintage 1970s Spring Coat

Beautiful tangerine-red heavy knit coat,fully lined. this one has dyed-to-match sculpted plastic buttons. Very well-made.

A Lovely Hat from the 1940s

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