The kink-a-licious Asudem Latex of Doll’s Realm tipped me off to this vintage Thierry Mugler PVC catsuit on eBay. Check out the collar and cuffs! If you bid, don’t forget to snipe Thinking of Thierry Mugler made me scramble for my (autographed!) copy of photographer Arthur Elgort’s Models Manual. There’s a photo of models Karen…
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Jackets: Old, New and Owned
Someone needs to buy me this ’60s printed leather and denim jacket by Cavalli. $645 at Swank Vintage Speaking of jackets, Under the Stares is yet another blogger who is yearning for a marching band/military-type jacket. For her, my fellow Adam Ant fan, If You’re Into It, found this Converse by John Varvatos jacket. $795…
Bows and Blogversary
Breaking bow news! This purse is the perfect accessory for any boob or butt bow. Valentino clutch$1,095 at Bergdorf Goodman And this vintage Ungaro has a sweet waist bow. $1500 at Vintage Couture Separately, I am celebrating yet another anniversary, having started this blog a year ago today. I’ve done about 700 posts since then….
Meet Cherie of Shrimpton Couture
I discovered the vintage delights of Shrimpton Couture through owner Cherie’s blog. I have been perusing her site for months without buying anything. Hard to believe, I know, but I love every piece so much that I can’t decide on just one! No wonder Shrimpton Couture was named one of the top 10 vintage clothing…
Speaking of Ossie …
Speaking of Ossie Clark, my favorite Ossie dress style is on sale on eBay. Check out the auction here. If you bid, don’t forget to snipe!
London, Day 2: The Wizard of Ossie
Today was all about Ossie Clark. Ossie obsessives like gorgeous blogger Sharon Rose know that the late designer, who was never good with money, sold his financially troubled line to clothing manufacturer Al Radley in the ’70s. (A large percentage of the vintage Ossies floating around nowadays are from the Ossie Clark for Radley line.)…
White, Green and Purple All Over
I’m loving green and purple together, so two vintage Emma Domb dresses have caught my eye. $600 at C Madeleine’s 245 pounds at Vintage-a-Peel Emma Domb was a dressmaking company that was around through the ’70s. There are usually lots of good Emma Dombs on eBay, but that Vintage-a-Peel dress is the most interesting example…
The Good Kind of Acne
Acne Jeans has an option for fans of the neutral, peep-toe bootie. $519 on eLuxury If you’re looking for a neutral color in a non-bootie style, gorgeous blogger Jennine has these vintage, gladiator-style Pierre Cardins in a size 38 at her Etsy store. $34.99 on Etsy
Someday We’ll Find It
Vintage Thierry Mugler leather jacket Vintage Kermit and Debbie
Getting Hitched?
I think this vintage gown would be a fabulous wedding dress. Mr. Blackwell vintage gown on eBay It is eye-catching AND it has an interesting story — my two requirements for any special-occasion apparel. First of all, the dress is by Mr. Blackwell. Yep, the guy who does the annoying, rhymed “Worst Dressed List” used…