Vintage Southwest Style

80s Southwestern Print Sweater, 90s Express Blanket Stripe Wrap Skirt, Tribal Fringed Tapestry Vest, Southwestern Tapestry Bolero Jacket

Picture Day

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and I have a big batch of vintage clothing and shoes to photograph today!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

I'm far too lazy to set up and promote two separate sales, which means that I will be offering 20% off everything in the store from now through Cyber Monday with coupon code BLOG20.

Also, I have some really fantastic sweaters and jackets just sitting around right now because the weather has been so gloomy here lately, but if I'm very lucky I may be able to take some new photos tomorrow, which will mean fresh listings over the next few days!

"I am an ever changing dance of emotion..."

I went out picking today and found the most amazing neon purple and orange aztec motif turtleneck sweater by a company called IB Diffusion. I had come across this label once before, so I went online to do a bit of research, and boy did I get a treat! They made a promotional video back in the day, and it is pants wettingly hilarious in it's earnestness. This is a must watch for anyone who enjoys shoulder pads, baby tigers, bangs that stand three inches straight up in the air, and/or gratuitous posing.

Sadly, IB Diffusion went out of business in 1993. Death by Grunge, most likely.

Vintage IB Diffusion Aztec Print Sweater

Mad Men Style

I am really missing my Mad Men this summer. Apparently, the show missed it's slated July premier date due to a contract dispute between creator/producer Matthew Weiner and AMC, and now the show won't return until March of 2012. Sigh...

At least we can get a style fix by checking out the Mad Men fashion flipbook on AMC's website. This makes great inspiration for me, as I've begun visiting estate sales recently and I'm really hoping to add more clothing from the 50s and 60s as a result.

I do have a few items from the period in the shop already. Here's a sampling:

1960s Kelly Green Pumps

1950s Green Bouclé Coat: $72

1960s DeLiso Debs Stilettos with Rhinestone Accents: $54

1960s Metallic Brocade Maxi Skirt: $59

Lots of New Listings Coming

I'd been holding off on making new listings for a few days while I awaited the arrival of my new display form. Then I got a big 'ol box from UPS yesterday, so I was able to take tons of photos today. It will take me a while to create listings for it all, but here's a taste of what's coming to the shop over the next few days...

1970s vest and dress set, 1980s genuine camel hair coat.

The 80s does the 40s- navy blue peplum top/skirt set and maroon wrap jacket/skirt set.

Romantic fall skirts- a handmade prairie maxi and a tailored paisley pencil midi.