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Musings on Music, Reality TV and Thierry Mugler

April 2, 2012 by WendyB

I like to watch music videos while I’m at the gym. Isn’t that quaint? MTV doesn’t play many music videos these days. I remember when it did. The first video the network aired when it debuted right after midnight on August 1, 1981, was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The Buggles need…

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Filed Under: etsy, Fashion Repeats Itself, fashion trends, jackets, lady gaga, models, never is the next new thing, suits, vintage, vintage designers

Vintage Pick of the Day: Jean-Louis Scherrer Suit

May 15, 2011 by WendyB

A gorgeous blogger sent me a link to this vintage suit by Jean-Louis Scherrer ages ago, and suddenly the page is popping up in my browser all the time. I take that as a sign that the suit desperately wants to appear on my blog. The ruffle at the bottom kills me! I remember Scherrer…

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Filed Under: etsy, jackets, suits, vintage, vintage designers

Grow Your Own Vintage by Breaking the Rules

February 8, 2010 by WendyB

This might come as a shock to some of you no one, but I like to break the rules. That’s because a lot of rules are not hard-and-fast rules at all, but misinterpreted suggestions or theories. One of those is the need for eight glasses of water a day. Not true. Feel free to go…

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Filed Under: etsy, pictures of me, vests, vintage, vintage designers, zang toi Tagged With: byron lars

eBay and Etsy Picks of the Day

June 22, 2009 by WendyB

Remember that so-hot, blue-leopard Lanvin dress from this post? A gorgeous acquaintance of mine is selling the short version on eBay. Unworn, with the tag showing the original retail price of $2,960 still attached! Click this link to check it out. And, as always, I’m going to remind you that if you want to win…

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Filed Under: dresses, ebay, etsy

The Real Stuff

October 9, 2008 by WendyB

Madonna was wearing some awesome arm bands during her concerts this week. That reminded me I’d been meaning to share this real latex (not just latex-looking) arm band from Betty La Bamba with you. Keep an eye on Betty’s Etsy shop for other genuine latex items.

Filed Under: etsy, latex, madonna

Fringe and Ruffles on Etsy

October 3, 2008 by WendyB

Filed Under: etsy, fringe, handbags, jackets

This One Is for the Vintage Lovahs

September 14, 2008 by WendyB

Where my vintage bitches at? Sharon Rose, Emmapeelpants and Cherie: this photo of an Ossie Clark dress is dedicated to you. I’m carrying my lace Prada bag I got this dress while I was out with the lovely Leah in March, and finally wore it out to dinner recently. If you like the idea of…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, dresses, etsy, Ossie Clark, pictures of me, prada, shopping suggestions

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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