Finds on the Fly: June 24, 2011

Oh goodness! I have such a great deal bookmarked, so many fine garments, that I am afraid to begin. Once begun, I shall be able to do nothing but write for days. It is written in the Tao te Ching that the journey of ten thousand miles begins with a single step, so let us that first step.

Shall we begin with this wonderful bohemian, gypsy, hippie skirt which I was fortunate enough ton find on Etsy. The skirt is described as, "made of very soft, light, sweet and colorful of Thai dye cotton. This piece is high in comfort and style."

This lovely purple shade should wear well over time, fading only slightly, and even then to a lovely shade of lilac. It simply cries out for the right price of Amethyst or Czech glass.

This is the type of garment I find most agreeable For the long hot days of summer. The loose cotton allows for the circulation of air and ease of walking. The long, many tiered skirt is one which shall never go out of fashion. This lovely skirt is being offered by FantasyClothes for a bargain $39.00.

I think this skirt would look just lovely with this 1928 Art Deco Revival Necklace currently on eBay. Not only is the etched lilac glass perfect for the skirt, the Art Deco style is timeless and would not force any limitation of wardrobe. The pendant is 1 3/4" long and includes the shown 18" gold-toned chain. Offered by MyRicky for the Buy It Now Price of $24.95.

I was fortunate enough to find this modolicious Norman Hartnell dress on eBay. It's a very period piece, very collectible, and invites the comment, "It's vintage!"

The Kelly green top is accented by the black mock turtle neck, and the stylish use of the black cord belt threaded through the metallic rings sewn into the garment. The sleeves are full length and not cut to show off any bracelet(s). I think the most appropriate piece of jewelry would be a 60's style large, low-hanging pendant.

The dress is offered for auction by McWhinnie48 for the Buy It Now Price of $63.52 Australian Dollars.

This beautiful faux emerald cross would be perfect on a long chain (at least 32") worn with the dress shown above. this cross is part of a very limited edition of similar pieces done by an artisan in Florida. It is shipped with a 20" brass chain, but this is much too short if you wish to be true to the period of the dress, and also of this type of "Carnaby Street" cross. Offered on Etsy by VictoriaCrochet for $27.50.

I found a lovely Lilli Ann Suit for us at Time Warp Vintage

Though it appears a stark white in this photo, it is actually more a light cream color. Being of 1950's vintage, this suit features many of the hallmarks of the era, including the pencil skirt and the cinched waist accomplished by beautifully executed full length princess seams.

The suit is made of a winter weight wool, and features cloth covered buttons on the jacket. The truly interesting feature of the suit is, of course, the shawl collar which ties across the front. Looking from the front, much like a sweater tied by it's sleeves around one's shoulder. From behind, it looks like this:

Ah! Few things in life are as reliable as the fine lines and good cut of a Lilli Ann Suit. This fine specimen may be purchased for the very reasonable price of $245.00. It's not unusual for a Lilli Ann on eBay to close north of $400 when put up for auction.

This lovely black gabardine dress is from the 1940's and was found for sale from Nelda's Vintage.

The bodice has a notched collar, and buttons run down the front of the dress to about hip length. The cinched waist is accomplished through a series of darts and princess seams on each side. Labeled a "Junior Sophisticates Original", the dress would be a modern size 6 and is in "Grade A" condition. It's available for purchase for $145.00. (All prices are in US dollars unless stated otherwise). I think it would look stunning with a five or six strand string of pearls.

I chose this five strand string of faux pearls from eBay because they have lovely luster and - more importantly - because they have adjustable length allowing one to wear them with many outfits. Offered at the Buy It Now Price of $34.99 by Apollos0824.

I'm simply mad for this 1950's red velvet halter swing dress. Found at SenseoFashion, this lovely, and tiny dress features an elongated waistline and a skirt full enough to wear a crinoline under it (I think the dress would be greatly improved by this addition.)

The dress is certainly not for the faint of heart, as any woman wearing it will be the center of attention. The neckline fairly begs for a four or five strand set of pearls, and below you'll find the perfect bracelet to accommodate such an outfit.

Offered for sale by perennial favorite Tilicoultry for $280.00.

This stunning pearl and rhinestone bracelet would be simply perfection if combined with a multiple-strand pearl necklace and worn with the dress above. This bracelet displays remarkable workmanship and is as fine as costume jewelry gets. Offered by LulusSplendor of Etsy for $120.00.

And for your tootsies with that magnificent red dress? I found these killer Garolina strappy sandals most likely from the 1970's.

The stiletto heels are perfectly in style. The shoes were made in Italy of all leather and are a size 7N. They are in excellent condition,though they show some wear on the bottom. Offered on Etsy by WhiteFluffyClouds for $44.00.

This gorgeous vintage lace and crochet top is available at from favorite seller VintageOppulence. This shop has so much lovely merchandise that I had to restrain myself from listing their stock en mass.

The beige vintage lace on this blouse is fully lined in beige satin and "dressed up" with heavily tea stained crochet. This is one top guaranteed to put you on the top of the Best Dressed List. Available for $50.00 and worth every penny. This is one knock-out blouse. It could dress up the simplest black (or ivory) skirt and make it into a really special outfit.

I love their use of a single medium length string of pearls. I can only say, I concur.

This lovely medium length string of pearls is from the queen of pearls, Coco Chanel. This rare vintage find was unearthed at Archive Vintage, and took my breath away. One simply does not find Chanel Accessories in the secondary market.

I chose to include this illustration because I feel the luster of the pearls show up better and the length of the necklace is more easily imagined. You can acquire these pearls and this bit of fashion history for $1,200.00.

This two-piece 50's sportswear outfit was designed by Lipman Wolfe for Caliente Sportswear. I think it's simply stunning. The moire satin jacket has rhinestone buttons, and - wonder of wonders! - still has it's self belt. It had a shirtwaist collar and bracelet length sleeves. The skirt has a 26" waist and is shown with a crinoline for fullness (not included). This lovely outfit is available at Dressing Vintage for $395.00.

This extravagantly ruffled 1950's prom dress was found at The ruffles are edged in lace, the bodice of the gown is boned and beautifully pleated. The dress closes in back with a metal zipper in the center. This is a very small dress with a 30" bust and a 23" waistline. I would strongly suggest a floor length crinoline to go with this dress and give it that true "princess" silhouette. This is another gown for which I would grab that classic multiple-strand pearl necklace. The bracelet would look lovely too, but really I picture a corsages at the wrist. (Do young men still do this for formal occasions? Bring a lady a corsage?) Offered by SLVintage for $340.00.

This gorgeous vintage 70's blouse from Halston is proof that if you hang onto it long enough, it will come back in style. The ruffled neckline at the top of this silk chiffon blouse couldn't be more today. I might have a taylor take in the sleeves a bit, and I'd tuck it in, in lieu of using the drawstring at the waist. Found at SenseoFashion, this blouse is being offered by TheKaliman for $300.00

Also from TheKaliman is this fablous 1950's Emma Domb pink and plum prom dress.

This tulle and acetate dress is marked a size 9, but fits like a modern size 2-4. There are a few pinholes in the tulle, and a somewhat larger hole by the hem, but these flaws completely get lost in the fold of the dress and are hardly worth mentioning. The bodice is boned and beautifully constructed with folds of fabric.

By far, my favorite feature of the dress is the long dark pink scarf-like feature pinned to the top of the dress with a floral brooch. This lovely dress is one of the few 50's dresses I find as lovely hanging free as it would be with a crinoline. Priced to sell at $250.00.

I simply adore this charming long bohemian skirt from the 1980's. Found at The Rusty Zipper categorized with the hippie skirts. Made of a butter yellow rayon muslin plisse with blue and pink cabbage roses. The waist is both elasticized and includes a drawstring. The ends of the drawstrings are decorated by brass bells from India at each end of the string.

This skirt would look wonderfully stylish and feminine paired with the Halston blouse shown abovel, or with the lace and crochet blouse featured earlier. I'm not certain, but this skirt looks full enough to pair with a crinoline. This could add an entirely new dimension to the skirt, and essentially give you two skirts in one. Priced at a wonderful $20.00 this skirt is simply a steal. One size fits all.

It's been a great week for 50's cocktail dresses and this one of a kind turquoise dress is certainly no exception. Beautifully hand-sewn of silk chiffon, the dress features a sewn in crinoline but is shown with an additional petticoat (available for purchase). I must admit to liking the extra fullness.

This is another dress that would have me reaching for that five strand string of pearls. Offered by Elegance50's for $225.00.

Just as their name would suggest, Elegace50's has a lovely and varied collection of dresses from the 1950's. When looking for a 50's dress, this should absolutely be your "go to" resource for dresses from this watermark fashion decade.

These amazing and colorful palazzo pants (yes, pants) were made by Dominic for Matty Talmac. The design was the 1966 Coty Award Winner. The pant suit features full length sleeves and a Nehru collar and "more colors than a rainbow.". I think it's completely modoliscious! Available for $325.00 from SwingKatsVintage. No true 60's collector should be without this garment! It's obviously a one-of-a-kind design! And so much a product of the period!

I simply fell in love with the garment shown below:

This amazing hand painted silk chiffon scarf was inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Ukiyo-E, a form of art that depicts then floating world of the Geisha. This particular scarf has been done in my favorite shade of celadon green, and when not wearing it, I would be proud to display it in my bedroom like the work of art it truly is. Made and offered for sale by Takuyo out of Hawaii. Perhaps there is something about being surrounded by that Island beauty that inspires such beautiful art. This scarf is available for $119.00, a steal for an article of clothing of this caliber.

Vintage bathing suits are so hard to find! I just about squealed with pleasure when I found this Bettie Gingham bathing suit on Etsy even though this is a reproduction and not an actual vintage piece. size S-M the suit is made of stretch cotton with an elastic waist and adjustable top. Available for $90.00 from AlexandraGrecco.

After so much from the 1950's, I thought I might present something a little more recent like this fabulous minidress from the 1980's. I just love it's body hugging design!

The back has fabulous crisscross-cross straps, and the dress is a steal at $28.00. Offered by Etsy dealer BadBabyVintage. Isn't that name adorable?

The dress below is - without a doubt - my favorite dress of this blog:

Reminiscent of a flapper's dress, this charming dress could be appropriate for so many occasions including a wedding! The deeply tea stained silk chiffon still retains a very faint floral design which has been embossed into the fabric. I love the handkerchief hemline, the silk rose just below the waistnand the sellers use of multiple long necklaces with the gown. Offered by VintageOppulence for $150.00.

I believe the dress shown above is a retro 30's reproduction. I just love it's name: Lt. Emma Lee. Hand crocheted of Egyptian Cotton, this dress is designed to honor the coast guard. Always a sucker for things nautical, this dress just stole my heart. This dress was created by and being sold by AnnieBriggs for $390.00. Because this fabulous dress is hand made, it is available in the full spectrum of sizes from XS to XL. Can you imagine the hours that would go into crocheting a work of this size and intricacy?  Ms. Briggs must never have idle hands!

The little black wiggle dress shown above does not include a photograph which reveals it's hemline, so I'm hesitant to assign a decade to it. The spaghetti strapped top is richly embroidered and features fring I would estimate at 2" long. The seller estimates the current size to be a 6/7, but as always, you are encouraged to check the measurements at the website. available for $35 from LoveSpunVintage. It could be from any time from the 40's to the 80's. The seller assures us it's in fabulous condition.

The slip dress shown above is part of the Alexanrda Grecco Spring/Summer 2011 collection on Etsy. Available in white, nude (shown) and black, this lovely dress is perfect for weathering the summer heat.

This is a new garment and is available in sizes 0 through 8. The bodice features lovely embroidery along with sexy spaghetti straps. Offered by AlexandraGrecco for $450.00.

Perfect for the dress shown above, this charming art nouveau necklace is simply stunning. Featuring antique brass findings and some lovely champagne and cream glass beads. I think it's gorgeous without being over-stated. Offered on Etsy by HemsandBustles for $35.00.

This seller has a splendid and varied selection of hats which would be truly a tragedy to miss while you're surfing in this neighborhood anyway.

 

I'll give you a moment to just soak in the beauty of this garment. This incredibly lovely strapless dress with lace shawl is an Elizabeth Arden Original from the 1950's. I must confess to finding it stunning. If not for the cultural connotations of the color black, I would dub it the perfect mother in-law dress the perfect Mother-of-the-bride-dress.

The fitted bodice is boned and features a metal zipper. The dress is fully lined. The shawl is of medium weight and feels like cotton. Available at Etsy for $550.00 from reliable favorites RedHouseVintage.

I'm obsessed with crochet these days, and my breath literally caught in my throat when I found Stunning duster on the pages of Girl On A Vines' pages at SenseoFashion. LOL! She starts her description with admitting that she, too, is having a love affair with crochet. What can I say? Our moons must be in the same house or something. The body of the duster is done in a large and loose pattern and can be worn open, buttoned, belted, or anyway your imagination desires. The sleeves are done in a much tighter weave. Not recommended for anyone over size 4. This fabulous duster is available for $198.00, a steal for a hand made garment of this quality.

Girl on a Vine consistently has hip, fabulous clothing. I wouldn't dream of letting a week pass without checking her stock. If you haven't "liked" her on FaceBook, please show your support!

To get my Mid Century Moderne fix, I submit to you this killer birch plywood chair.

This chair with these magnificent lines is on display at Design Within Reach in Houston, Texas. The chair is offered on Etsy by HarBenger2 for $350.00. Ships Flat.

This fabulous spring shirt not only has crocheted, but the dotted Muslin and the appliquéd sleeves make it a classic 70's shirt. It is exactly the kind of shirt I looked for in my long ago youth when searching out clothing for my own wardrobe. It's enough to make me want to put on the Allman Brothers Band! The seller says One Size Fits All, which I don't ever believe, but those of us who don't fit in that one size know who we are. The shirt is 100% cotton, but I would wash it on the gentle cycle to preserve the crochet and appliqué stitching. And please!  Keep it away from the dryer! This shirt is offered on Etsy by HandTaylorByArtka for $79.00.

There now. Did I tell you I had a lot to blog about or what? I must admit that for the first time since I began blogging, I am glad to have a post behind me.

I wish you all Happy Shopping!

Second Hand Roze

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Catch of the Day: February 20, 2011 Stunning 40s Lilli Ann Pencil Suit

As a reminder, Housing Works' thrift store will continue their 25% off sale through February 22nd.  Don't miss out on these bargains and the chance to support this wonderful charity for homeless HIV patients.

Today's Catch is this lovely Lilli Ann Suit from the 1940's.  

The seller describes the color of this suit as "Starlett Pink" but to me, it's what I always envisioned to be Ashes of Roses.  A lovely, slightly grey, pale blush. This stunning suit is made of a mohair silk blend woven in France and is lined in apricot silk "sharkskin" satin.

The jacket is a classic 1940's pencil suit jacket with the special tailoring for which Lilli Ann is known. Like any Lilli Ann it is a unique creation. The collar is an interesting combination between a notch and shawl collar, the shoulders are padded true to 1940's fashion dictates.  The suit jacket is secured by three oversized, cloth-covered buttons. The cuff sleeves are turned back and stitched into an almost quilted pattern which is repeated in the peplum of the suit.  The nipped waist presents the hourglass figure which defines a pencil suit.

The skirt of the suit is tight at the hips and presents a slim, neat silhouette. A kick pleat in the back allows for easy walking. The back of the suit also presents a slim, neat silhouette, making the woman wearing it as lovely to view from the back as from the front.

Lilli Ann's labels changed over the years, but the seller has correctly placed this one in the 1940s.

This stunning and unusual suit is offered by Jumblelaya, an inveterate eBay seller with a fine eye for vintage fashion. The suit is available for a Buy It Now Price of $349.99, a bargain for a Lilli Ann suit so well maintained!

I hope you've enjoyed this lovely suit as much as I have. I encourage you to look at Jumblelaya's other vintage wares, and as always, darlings, I wish you

Happy Shopping!!!

Second Hand Roze

Catches of the Day: February 6, 2011 An Embarrassment of Riches

Oh kittens!  The pickins were thick at eBay today, and I decided to just write about all the swell finds I ran across.  So get yourself a cup of coffee,  settle into your favorite chair, and let's have a nice little vintage find chat!

My first catch of the day today is this snazzy, novelty belt from the 1970's. I suppose it's a love it /hate it thing, but I love it. The belt is leather, smooth on top and suede on back.  It's 1 5/8" wide and measures 37" hooked and is non-adjustable. It should be relatively easy to fit these onto another belt that is your waist size if you want. Found on eBay, this incredible belt is said to have lost most of it's gold coloring and is in need of a paint job. I have a different idea:  Loose all the gold tone, and go with the pot metal.  It's much cooler anyway. I think fingernail polish remover would do it.  If not, then rough steel wool definitely will, though it may require some elbow grease.

This incredible find of coolness is offered by maggie-magnolia for an opening bid of $14.99. Art Moderne Lovers,  See their Mikassa Studio Nova sugar and creamer.  Divine!

This 1949 Silver Fox Collared cashmere sweater is just stunning.  Made of flawless inky black cashmere, and smooth, supple, and lovely Fox Fur,  this fabulous sweater is a steal at a time when cashmere sweaters (without fur) go for $200.00 a piece. Found on eBay, this magnificent sweater was made by Bernhard Altmann and features a "V" neck along with dainty and classic single pearl shank closures at each cuff and at the bottom of the sweater. The sweater is roughly a size 6-8, but please read the measurements to avoid disappointment.  Offered by Jonque for an opening bid of $49.99.  

The have seller has a lovely selection, including an original Ungaro blouse for which (s)he is asking a mere $34.99! It was a quick trip to my favorites.

These "fish scale" shoes from the 60's just knocked me out when I ran across them on eBay. If they were in my size, I'd be all over these puppies like white on rice.  Alas, they are a size 6AAA. If, however, you too, are a size 6AAA this is your lucky - win the lotto - red letter - day!  Made in Spain of actual fish skin, these shoes have handwriting inside, the only part of which that means anything to me is that they are made by someone named Phillipe. There is a tiny chip on the outer edge of the left heel cap, but otherwise the outside of these shoes are clean. There is an eensy, teensy, oh so tiny, bit of discoloration to the insole, but doll, your feet will be there.  "The outside fish skin suede looks clean and really good overall" (seller).  Offered to us by zanymiz for the insane price of $9.99.  Zanymiz seems to specialize in cook books and the occasional what-not.  Aren't we lucky this was one of her what-nots?

And while we're on the subject of shoes, would you just look at these fabulous Prada pumps? Could you want something more in a shoe?  Your size?  Okay, well these babies are 8 1/2.  So maybe if you couldn't squeeze your toes into the fabulous fish scale suede above,  you can stretch out your arches in these lovely roomy Prada's that are chic in a shoebox.  Made of buckskin, these babies have pointed toes, a snappy strap, and the Prada logo embossed on the silvertone buckle. But frankly it's the gromets that got me from hello. There are some slight variations in the shade of the buckskin, but the insoles are impeccable, so I'm inclined to think these variations are natural and not the result of any mishap. Though I must mention that the bottoms of these shoes show definite wear, or is it that someone tried to write their initials in pencil on the soles?  Whatever the case, you can be sure these shoes are getting the attention the name "Prada" commands.  Due to close at almost 8 pm on Sunday, the price is bound to rise.  Offered by yntdrum for the current price of $42.00.

During the second World War, everyone made do with less of everything. And I do mean everything. So suddenly, when the war was over, there were actual surpluses of things again. Things like gasoline to drive about with. Things like actual cars.  Things like food, sugar, and stockings. Things, even, like fabric.  The first to take advantage of this surplus and design wonderfully sumptuous, luxurious, full dresses was, if I have my fact straight (and I could be wrong about this part) was Christian Dior. The House of Dior put out a line of a clothes where skirts exploded from the waistline,  were rich and full at the bodice.  Women became walking hourglasses. And it took crinolines, those wonderfully multi-layered, starched petite coats, to make the skirts stand out to their best advantage.  When showing their new line,  one of the fashion magazines (and again, I'm fuzzy about this part), I think it was Vogue said, "Why, it's a New Look".  Viola!  "New Look" was born.

This, my darling kittens, is a "new look" coat. Made of a lovely eyelash mohair wool fabric with streaks of red and green across a black background. All this surplus meant that one could cover one's  buttons in the same fabric as one's coat or jacket, and this has been done here.  Notice how skillfully the garment is pulled in at the waist. Notice the imposition of the hourglass where one may not even begin to exist!

Done by the master herself, Lilli Ann. What's amazing to me, is that the seller of this coat doesn't seem to realize this is a thing to capitalize upon.  She doesn't mention it in the name of the auction.  She barely mentions it at all.  Thank God she included a photo of the label.

The Vintage Fashion Guild places this label between 1946 - 1947.

The coat is fully lined with black acetate satin (hand wash it and I'll kill you). It has slashed pockets, a notched collar, princess seams... I could go on and on. The seller has set the size at an approximate size 10.  Alas, it is missing two buttons.  Two other appear to have been reattached (though I hardly consider this a fault).  I would suggest dealing with the missing buttons by taking the top two, and folding back the collar.  One might try to steal some fabric from a hem and cover a couple of buttons, but I would do this only after consulting a specialist, which I am not. There are four tiny moth bites in the front below the waist.  These are truly tiny to not be visible in the second photo shown, and should be easily mended. The label needs to be tacked on 3 sides, and I laud the seller for not doing this herself. It must have been awfully tempting. Beyond these small flaws, the coat is in amazing condition, and the price reflects this. Offered to us by KimVintage, a treasure trove herself, for the Buy-It-Now price of $550.00.

Back in the day, when a lady went out for the evening, she needed only a few things.  A reliable gentleman companion. Some cigarettes. Some Lipstick. And some mad money in case the reliable gentleman companion turned out not to be so reliable. Hence: the cigarette case. Oh! How I wish I had been at the estate sale where this turned up before it came to eBay! My mother had a case just like this.  It was fitted with a lever sort of thing to hold the cigarettes neatly in place.

And then the whole thing folded up into something glamorous!  

This one is in amazingly good condition.  Not only is the snake chain still pristine, the body of the purse is pristine.  Usually there are bits where the gold has flaked off, or where the shiny body has been scratched.  And to still have the lipstick holder!  Oh my!  What a find!  This one even still has the original cloth which protects the purse.  The seller, God love them, is worried that there are spots on the cloth.  I am amazed the cloth exists at all.  Brought to us by VintageAlaModeSF for the Buy It Now Price of $69.00.

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Now I'm going to have to break one of my rules.  I'm going to have to list more than one item from a seller.  It's a recent rule.  I've broken it before.  But I really broke it once, and wrote - what turned out to be - almost an advertisement for a vintage dealer.  I'm not doing that any more.  I don't get paid to do that.  And my mother told me a story once about free milk and a cow...

But...

Would you take a look at this?  I actually thought the "peek a boo" lingerie look came in style in the 80's.  This is from the 40's or 50's. And isn't it lovely?  I adore the color (you know I'm fond of bronze). I adore the lace.  I adore the way they worked red thread into the hooks for the little satin buttons. And I am so tickled that they still have the original belt. As a matter of fact, if there's something I don't like about this blouse, I haven't found it yet.

The matching tafetta camisole has a side metal zipper so it could fit nice and snug. The camisole has 3 tiny pinholes in it, all of which become invisible when the lace over-blouse is worn with it.  Most tragic of all is the two tiny breaks in the lace which are shown below:

My advice?  Wear it anyway.  It's gorgeous.  I wouldn't even begin to make apologies for any part of it.  At worst, wear a scarf around your neck.  At best,  pin your hair up proudly and go on.  

This lovely work of art is also brought to by VintageAlaModeSF for the buy it now price of $215.00.  The seller is also accepting offers on this fabulous blouse.  Beauty such as this is rare and should be rewarded.

Think if you've seen one piano shawl, you've seen them all?  Maybe.  But when was the last time you saw one at $27.50?  Of course, this one on eBay will be accepting bids until 7:45 PM Pacific Standard Time (That's 4:45 if your on the east coast),  but this may go cheap, and it's lovely. The seller is uncertain of age or fabric, so don't get your heart set on a silk Victorian shawl, but what you will get is a gorgeous shawl 44" square.  Brought to us by Bond475.

And -at last!- something for the men!  This vintage 80's woolen genuine Levis jacket's auction closes on eBay tomorrow as well.  With a nice worn indigo color and wonderful woolen fleece,  this jacket is a no brainer.  Nothing is more classic than a Levi's jacket.  It's the jacket you reach for without having to think about what to wear.  Masculine.  Sexy.  American.  Every since Levi Strauss discovered that his indigo died tent making material sold better as pants than as tents, Levis have been the staple of any American wardrobe.  When the Soviet Union was the Soviet Union, what did people smuggle over as a symbol of American Freedom?  Levis. As timeless as James Dean and died with Freedom as well as Indigo, the Levis Jacket is something every man should own.  This one, offered by thejeffandtammyshow, this is absolutely the cream of their vintage crop.  With a single bid and a price set at $9.00, someone may get a bargain!

From a $200 Kate Spade to a $3500 Hermes,  Vogue's list of purses for the coming season all have one thing in common:  basket weave.  This lovely little bag from eBay has turned a rich nutty brown with age, and was woven beautifully.  Made of bamboo, the weave is still tight and the bag is in excellent condition.  Measuring 8" wide, by 4" deep, by 6" high, (I can only assume the difference between deep and high is the height of the lid) this handbag has a strap long enough to be a shoulder strap and also long enough to wear across your body. Offered by everydayflowermart for an opening bid of $24.99

These Christian Dior (CD) Art Glass dangle earrings are up for bid on eBay until today at 4:50 PST (not exact!). As you might imagine, Christian Dior's name has brought more than a little attention. Having received 5 bids as of the time of this writing, the current price is $61.57. The art glass drops are about 1 and a quarters inches long and are a yellowish green with a mottled brown inside. Dangling from a mesh type chain; there are even air bubbles caught in the glass!  Brought to us by Rhinestone-Diva who has a lovely selection of jewelry, including a Boucher book piece.

And that kittens, is what I found in a casual browse through what's closing today. I hope I've made some vintage shopping converts. I don't think clothes and jewelry get much cooler than this. 

So happy shopping kittens,  every day at eBay is a new day!

Second Hand Roze