Valentine's Looks

February 1st already???

Do you have your Valentine's day attire squared away? I was lucky enough to find my vintage dress from a fellow vintage seller right here in Houston (watch for the WIW post).

I'm sure not everyone has been lucky enough to find that perfect outfit though. Well, that's what I'm here for! I've been perusing the Etsy site to find some date worthy finds for you.  Beware though....I couldn't just pick a few items.

Here are my picks. They are sure to make heads turn!

                                                  50's Heart at Ease Dress by Stutterin Mama

                                         80's Red & Black Suede Boots by My Favorite Vintage

                                                       Mexican Bolero by Forager Shop

                                                1940's Red Satin Heels by Zwzzy - to DIE for!

                                                       Hot Pink Lingerie by Lady Monette

                                                         50's Party Dress by adVintagous

                                                 60's Enamel Brooch by Vintage Eclecticity


Remember, you can mix and match these items with modern pieces to make a look uniquely yours. I would love to see your Valentine's Day outfits. Want to share? Email them to ladyluxvintage at gmail dot com and you could be featured on the blog!


None of these your style? There are literally thousands of items on Etsy for you to choose from to suit your taste.

Happy hunting!

xoxo
Nancy

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Holiday Looks

I, like many others have been searching for holiday gear to wear. Of course, what I find never fits :(  I found this AMAZING dress and thought, I'd put a look together for you ladies to help get your search started and give you some ideas! 

Take a look at the beautiful things I found to go with this dress.

Clockwise from top left:

Dress from PersephoneVintage

Earrings from My Gmas Closet

Clutch from yours truly, Lady Lux Vintage

Shoes from Retro Kitten Vintage

Happy shopping!

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Feature Friday - Velvet and Shag

It's inevitable...everytime I list something, I find something I want to buy :)   I love vintage clothing. However, since I can't always find things to fit me (I'm a plus sized gal), I love to shop vintage home decor.  We recently moved into a house built in the 50's and there are some rooms with poor lighting. I found this amazing Mid Century lamp that I'm currently drooling over. It would go great in my bedroom.  I found it in this cute little shop called Velvet and Shag.  She specializes in  "mid century period pieces that lend a nod to the "Mad Men" aesthetic".

Check out the lamp I found



Mid Century Lamp



So, I showed it to my hubby (so maybe he would surprise me and buy it...yeah, right!) and do you know what he says???? I love the owl! Typical man....lost focus on the main point. hahaha.  Although, the owl is a little cutie too.

Go check out her shop. Obviously, she has some pretty cool stuff! Here's the link to her website which has links to all her stores, FB, Twitter, Tumblr and her blog!

http://www.velvetandshag.com/

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Fall Trends - Jade Green

Among the many fall trends for 2011 are these beautiful Jade Green dresses. Why not go "green" and buy something similar in vintage? Save a TON of money and the planet at the same time!

Yigal Azrouel, Honor and Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fall-Winter 2011
Source: Glamour.com



Vintage 1960s Green Dress



Worn with a slim belt and some booties, this would be an awesome version of the ones above.

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Our Weekly Fav - Victory Vintage Boutique

Hello fellow vintage lovers! As promised, here is our weekly feature for a new favorite item. This one is from fellow vintage seller and blogger Victory Vintage Boutique.

Brande is the brains behind VVB and is the sweetest and most helpful person we have met online! I hope to meet her in person one day. Until then, I am happy to read her blog and see her stylings every week. Here is one of the items she has in her shop right now that we've fallen in love with.

Victory Vintage Boutique

I even told her that the dress looks FAB on her....too FAB to sell. I personally think she needs to keep it. Have I mentioned how adorable she is?

Click here to visit her Ebay shop
Click here to follow her on FB
Click here to follow her blog (you won't be sorry!)

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Spring Fling

What's today you ask? Well, today is the first day of our Spring Fling promotion! Wahoo! Yay! Woot Woot! (Can you tell we're excited?)

The Vintage Etsy Twitter Team is partnering with the Vintage Market Team for our first Spring Fling!

The sale runs from Thursday, April 21st, 2011 through Monday, May 2nd, 2011 (lots of time to get your shopping done, but don't miss out because once it's gone, it's gone!)

How do you find sale items? Search under the "vintage" drop down for "vtgspring" items or click here. (Just click...it's easier)

Each participating seller sets their own shop terms, so please refer to their shop announcements for details. (Check them all out!)

You're still here? What are you waiting for? Go get your VINTAGE on!

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VINTAGE COATS

Ahhhh! It’s finally starting to feel like winter here in Texas which means it’s time to pull out the coats! I’m sure those of you in the Northern states and Northern globe have already been feeling the cold temperatures but just because the weather is cold and the skies are gray does not mean that our wardrobe has to be compromised. You can still cover up with a warm coat in style…….

When I think vintage......the trench coat comes to mind. The trench style coat has been a popular fashion since the 1800's and continues to be recreated in every era of the fashion industry. The three coats featured today are my personal favorites, cashmere, wool, and leather.  These fabrics are classics in the fashion industry because they too have been in use since the 1800’s, the fabric is exceptionally warm and modish.

The featured cashmere coat is a classic and a "must have fashion", according to Glamour magazine and top designers.  The camel shade is the new black in the fashion world so if you ladies are all about vogue and vintage, this coat delivers the best of both worlds!

For the fierce Lovelies, this posh, darker leather, camel shaded coat is for you…..sport this HOT tube dress along with these awesome boots and accessories……Oooolala ! Who said you had to look dreary in this wintry climate???

Leather Coat via Lady Lux Vintage

Fedora via Lady Lux Vintage

Sweater Tube Dress via Lady Lux Vintage

Boots via Lady Lux Vintage

If you are anything like me, black is an imperative part of my wardrobe and this black, wool, embroidered coat is perfect for those cold winter days upon us. Black is always classy and goes well with any attire and it can be worn casually or extravagantly. Whatever the fad is or your color preference check out online sellers before going to your local retail stores ! Chances are you will find a much better buy with vintage sellers, after all "the novelties of one generation are only the resuscitated fashions of the generation before last!"

40s Wool Coat via Lady Lux Vintage

Stay Warm My Lovelies !

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Do NOT Miss Out On This Fashion Show

Lovelies, if you are in the Houston area tomorrow, you've GOT to stop by and support my cousin AKA Height Of Vintage !!!!

She is having an amazing vintage fashion show along with Glamorous Life Vintage. Check out the details below:

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Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to Katie! She was the lucky winner of our $25 gift card.  She spent it wisely and is using it for a photo shoot for her art class. I'm so excited! She's promised to send me pics of the project so I can post it here on my blog. I can't wait! We'll have to use our imaginations the meantime to try and figure out what she's doing. Here are the items she got:

Have a great day lovelies!

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I'm seeing RED

Red lips that is! Now that fall and the cooler weather are here, I'm ready to bust out the various shades of red lipsticks I have and wear them around town. I usually live for the weekends because those are the days I can get dressed up. As much as I love staying home and running my Etsy shop, I do enjoy going out on the town with my husband.  I am usually fair skinned and can pull of the the red lips. However, I'm hoping the tan from the awesome summer I had, fades...and FAST :)

Not the greatest pic, but the red lips aren't too shabby, right? :D

About to go out...ugh, I need a new hairstyle, but I'm lovin the lips

NOW THIS is what I wish my lips looked like:

Of course, who DOESN'T want to look like the FAB Dita

or Marilyn...she's GORG and so sexy!

Well, I'll have to start taking more pics of myself with my shades of red and see which one you all like the best. That may have to be my first poll! 

Have a great day lovelies!

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Etsy shop update

New items being added today. Mostly earrings. I was in an earring mood. I have TONS of items to add but earrings will be all today. Keep checking back lovelies!

Halloween anyone?

Also in green

Banana yellow!

True door knockers

Orange tigress!

Hablas espanol? Super Spanish style

I'll be home for Christmas

I heart you

Cream filled danish anyone?

Domed you want these? ok, that was corny! 

Stop by the shop and pick up a pair to add to your vintage costume jewelry collection! Spread the word...don't be stingy ;)

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New items!

Hola amigos/amigas! I know, I know...I've been MIA again.  I have been super busy buying, picture taking, measuring my new items for Etsy. Below is just 1 item I have listed this week.  I'll be adding new hats and new clothing very soon. Make sure you share my Etsy store link with your friends who love vintage!

Oh, and now through July 4th, get 20% off your total purchase. Orders over $50 get FREE shipping! Don't miss out on this FAB deal!

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Happy shopping!

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My Favorite Local Designer

I am ashamed to say that I've been hiding something from you guys. Something.....actually, someone amazing. I don't know why, but I've just now thought about sharing her with you :)


Some years ago when I started working for UT, I met LaTarsha Williams aka Delmonicole. I got to know her as a person and we became pretty good friends.  She had always mentioned how she would love to start her designing career. We would always talk about how each of us would love to start our own businesses and not have to work for "the man" :)


Luckily for us, we were both able to start our dreams.  For her, quite literally. Let me explain...when we would discuss her ability to come up with fashions, she would tell me that her designs would come to her in her dreams!! She would describe to me how her dreams would dictate what her next design would be.  It was just amazing and so are the creations...which is why I just had to share them with you.  I'm hoping that she'll start creating plus sized designs because we are in desperate need of a good designer!! :)


Below are a few examples of what she's created:

As you can see she is UBER talented and creative! I wish her all the best with her Delmonicole clothing line.

If you are interested in any of the above designs, you can contact her directly at delmonicole@yahoo.com

Her website will be up and running soon! It's www.delmonicole.com for future reference.

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Etsy finds

While posting some new items on my Etsy today, I was browsing other Vintage shops and found some great pieces I wanted to share with you. There are some great sellers on Etsy with some even better prices!

Stunning Mesh Chain Necklace
VintageThreadz
$65

Nautical Top
Height Of Vintage
$24

This isn't vintage, but I just LOVED it!
Chandelier Pendant Necklace
Pengwynne7
$16

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Etsy showcase

My friends have been asking me how my Etsy store is doing. I keep saying, it's ok, but not the results I want.  Today, I decided to look into showcasing my items.  I figure it's worth a shot. The most I will lose is $7.

I clicked on the "purchase showcase listing" and the earliest they have is for Sunday, May 16th! It looks like these spots get sold out fairly quickly. I'm taking that as a good sign. Perhaps just having the spotlight on my store for 1 day will generate a lot of traffic to my store and will result in lots of sales! ;-)

In the meantime, I have a lot more to add this week so that when my store is showcased, I will have more to sell. It's just so time consuming to take pics, upload pics, list the items, describe them, measure them, etc.  That's why  it takes me a few days to put a couple of items on there.  I'm not complaining, it's just that  I've had people ask me if that's all I have on my store.  I have to explain to them that there's more coming, it just takes a little time.

Well, wish me luck.  I will let you all know how the showcase goes.  I have a few friends on Etsy and I'm sure they could benefit from this too, if it works.  I'll definitely let you know fellow Etsy sellers!


Click here to visit My Etsy Shop

Hasta la pasta peeps!

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Two posts in 1 day?

I just added some new items to my Etsy shop (vintage jewelry).  Check them out:

My Etsy Shop

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