Sunday, November 11, 2007

All that glitters.....

.....is instant sartorial gold. Maybe it's the blinding effect of all those sequins but we're suckers for anything spangled. Luckily for you, these are more glam rock than rest stop so add a little glitz to your wardrobe. Warning: it's addictive.

Early '80s Oleg Cassini sequined mini dress

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Black, backless and bedazzled, this sizzling Oleg Cassini mini dress pretty much defines the word show-stopper. The slouchy top and dolman sleeves keep it just this side of scandalous and the black sequins are sparkling, not scary.
Labeled a size six, it's more like a 0-2.
SOLD
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Late '70s I. Magnin sequined harem jacket

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If the windbreakers looked like this, we would've never skipped P.E. ! Dripping in black, silver, and gunmetal sequins, it's short in the front with a rounded longer back and two front hook & eye closures. Amazing over drainpipes or a mini.
Labeled an 8 but its slouchy style will fit a range (0-8)
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Early '60s lime beaded & sequined evening dress

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Comparatively demure, this floor-length confection is the perfect cure for the winter doldrums. Figure-skimming, with elaborate floral beading all around the neckline. No designer or size labels but a "Made in British Colony of Hong Kong" label - impeccably made.
Will fit a modern 6-8, hem is creased, not unstitched.
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'70s "Tally Boutique" sequined tulip skirt

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Concerned that there just wasn't enough disco ball taking place with this black slit-to-thigh skirt we took the liberty of throwing a hologram sash on over it. From "Tally Creations - New York" this bit of seventies sparkle can also be worn as a top. Labeled an 8, it seems pretty true to size. Sash can be included. -
SOLD
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Friday, November 9, 2007

Check out Pinky Guest Vintage on Behind Big Glasses - this style arbiter's site is a treasure trove of fashion eye candy and wallet-friendly finds!

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Luxe Labels = Arm Candy

The logo-print waters can be tricky to navigate: "replica" bags reign supreme and even a hand-crafted Karl creation can start to look like a bit much. Problem solved with the unmistakable chic of a vintage signature print bag. We've always liked a logo that looks like it's been around the block a bit.

Very Vintage Gucci Tennis/Gym Bag

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Unapologetically enormous with bold interlocking Gs and a fat red/blue stripe, this amazing Gucci tennis bag will have the stylish but sedentary reaching for a racket. Use it as a weekender or haul it to pilates - this glamorous duffle will add a dash of sportif to your accessories wardrobe.
* Needs a bit of sprucing-up (top zipper is detached and key to lock long-gone), nothing a good shoe/bag man can't tackle.
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'70s Gucci cream and tan logo satchel

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This coated canvas and leather satchel is of a subtler breed, with the palest beige interlocking Gs on the cream canvas and a quietly embossed monogram. Surprisingly roomy with an adjustable strap, lined in suede. Wear to the corners means it could also use some brand-aid (hardy-har).

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'70s Gucci Accessory Collection Doctor's Bag

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The Doctor's bag is a perennial fashion favorite, with the storage capacity of a hobo but a sleeker streamlined shape. This one features the smaller print seen in Gucci's late '70s accessory collection and has a detachable longer strap. The inside is peeling and cracking quite a bit, outside wear is moderate.
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'70s Gucci traditional print shoulder bag

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A classic camera-style shoulder bag in signature Gucci print. Measures about eleven inches across and three inches deep. In excellent condition with just a few minor scratches and pen marks inside.
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'70s Gucci black tasseled frame bag

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A fantastic day-to-night frame bag in classic black with tassel detail, about nine inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. Strap has split and will need to be repaired.
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Vintage Fendi striped camera bag

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Excellent condition with adjustable strap and monogrammed details galore.

Friday, November 2, 2007

Grecian Formula: Five Divine Dresses

We're not talking about the mid-life crisis variety - these beautifully draped and diaphanous dresses are guaranteed to bring out your inner deity.

'70s Halston Sublime Silk Jersey Dress

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A dream of a dress, this black silk jersey dress is classic Halston. Impeccably draped in ethereal tiers it moves beautifully for heart-stopping glimpses of skin. Original Halston label (not diffusion lines), no size but approximately a contemporary 0-4.
SOLD
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'70s Holly's Harp black faux-wrap dress

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Pictures don't do this one justice - it's quite a bit racier in reality with its plunging v-neck, keyhole back closure, and figure skimming semi-sheer fabric.
Labeled a medium, this will fit a range of sizes up to about a modern 8.
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'70s Stan Herman for Van Raalte slip/dress

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Technically, this one's lingerie but we think it's even better as a dress (partially lined in the important places). By Mr. Mort designer Stan Herman, its turquoise tiers were made for the dance floor. No size label, will fit a modern 0-6.
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Early '60s bronze metallic wiggle dress - anonymous

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This spangly cocktail dress is dripping with Old Hollywood glamour from the gathered halter neckline to the nipped-in ruched waist. If you're looking to up the bombshell factor in your wardrobe, this is the dress for you. Unlabeled, about a modern 0-4.
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'70s Halston crimson cashmere day dress

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Another killer Halston, this time in the lightest tomato-red cashmere. With built-in pockets and a changeable side-tie neckline, this is the perfect dress for day to night. No size label, about a modern 4-6.
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