Paris Fashion in the '50s

Buzzfeed has this great video today showing lots of amaze fashion from Paris in the 1950s and I just had to share with you!!

Vintage Flapper Evening Bag

Isn't this fringy evening purse from the 20s just to die for? Perfect accent to your holiday soiree look, buy at Couture Allure for $95.

Bright Floral Corset Tank

Back to summer time reality with this great vintage top! Love the bold print, which is prefect for heatwave chic - pair with cut offs and ankle boots on the weekend or a white skirt and demure cardigan for work! Buy at Nasty Gal for $58.

Vintage Swiss Military Bag

I love the look of weathered military pieces, like this vintage bag! The only thing that would make it better is if it had a cross-body strap... I wonder how hard that would be to add?? Buy at Urban Outfitters for $89.

Vintage Round Shouldered Coat

If this was in my price range right now I would snap it up in a heartbeat for NYFW! Love the rounded shoulders, which are coming into style but really hard to search for, and the stripes! Buy at Urban Outfitters for $259 - if only I didn't have bills to pay!

Vintage Round Shoulder Blazer

Rounded shoulders continue to be chic for spring, even though it's near impossible to find non-runway pieces still! I did find this amazing vintage blazer by Versace at FarFetch for $265! It's an Italian 44, which translates to a true US 8 (meaning you probably wear a 6 or even 4 at Gap).

Etsy Store: Wildfell Hall Vintage

I'm always scouring Etsy and eBay for great vintage stores to drool over, but I have featured one since July of last year! Well, I have a new one that you simply must check out immediately: Wildfell Hall Vintage.

Tons of unique pieces, almost all of them under $100, from various decades! I'm personally swooning over the jewelry and this great embellished neck taffeta dress from the 50s:

If you're a fellow vintage lover, this is one shop you've got to bookmark immediately!

Crazy Kitty Sweater

Frick on a stick... I'm pretty sure this is the most awesome sweater in all of existence. But I have no idea what size it is... measurements don't really translate to me. If someone doesn't buy it by the end of today I may just impulsively get it. Find at Need Supply for $65.

Free People Vintage Concert Tees

Vintage concert tees have a great cool girl vibe, perfect for those with a rock $ roll, devil may care attitude! Of course scouring through hundreds of bins at thrift shops can be tiresome. Luckily, Free People has done this work for you and has vintage tees with AC/DC, Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Ted Nugent and more on them! But they're charging anywhere from $108 up to $188 for these finds! I don't have much experience with vintage tees, perhaps they're collectable, but that seems a bit pricy to me. Would you spend $188 on a vintage Rolling Stones tee? If yes, would you ever wear it or would you frame it??

Vintage Oversized Snakeskin Blouse

As we all know, snakeskin is tres chic this fall! This vintage blouse would make a great addition to you wardrobe and would look awesome half tucked into a pair of leather shorts or skinny red pants! For just $44 at Need Supply, it's never been easier to get the street style, fashion blogger look!

Etsy Store: Violetville Vintage

I met Violetville at an IFB event awhile back, and have adored her selection of vintage pieces ever since! And while I've posted some of her items individually, I've never highlighted her store, something I've decided to remedy today! Especially since I got nothing done as I looked through page after page of fabulous items I covet but cannot let myself buy! Like that blue tiger print skirt - OMG I WANT SO BAD!Stocking pieces from as early at the 1910's (and at least one item from the 1800s!!) and going up to the 80s, you can find something for any mood you're in! Even if that mood is "I'm a vintage pin up girl in ruffled bloomers" ;)I highly recommend bookmarking this store for all your vintage needs!!

Tapestry Weekend Bag

Can something from the 90's be called vintage? Either way, go on holiday with this great valise, which is small enough to be an oversized purse if you'd like. Buy at Market Publique for $36.

Safari Pith Helmet

I've been craving a safari helmet for a bit, and now I know that they're called pith helmets! I searched for one and already came up with a great option - just $30 on Etsy!

Pretty People Vintage Grand Opening Party

I went to the grand opening party for Pretty People Vintage in Alexandria, VA over the holiday weekend!Owned by Annie Lee, formerly of Annie Creamcheese Vintage, handpicks fabulous vintage pieces and consigned contemporary items that create a one-shop stop for the fashionable DC woman!There was a huge collection of vintage hats that I went all drooly over, but alas my giant noggin was too big for most of them! This floppy hat was a bit tempting, did I make a mistake by passing it by?
The eclectic vibe of the boutique was pretty awesome! I'm seriously going to steal decorating tips! I particularly loved how the earrings were all over the wall! I need to frame a piece of fabric with mesh over top to hang all my jewelry on. Why hide my pretty sparkles in a box when I can put them on display?
Tray of jewelry, I want to eat you, nom nom nom nom nom!I really loved this sparkly peacock wrap ring. I really debated on it, but ended up going with other items - I'm not 100% sure I won't go back tomorrow and buy it!
I did buy this vintage dress from the 60's! Definitely happy with it - doesn't it have amazing details around the neck?I also got this beautiful lace skirt! It's very short, but the longer lace overlay is super pretty and gives a misguided air of modesty ;) I really wanted the beige lace top I paired with it (and the belt too) but I knew that if I got them I would only wear the skirt with them again and I needed to force myself to think outside the box... I may go back and get them too!

If you're in the DC area, I highly recommend checking out Pretty People Vintage, which is now open for business. It's located at 108 N. Patrick St. Alexandria, VA,right off King St.

Etsy Store: Dear Golden

Dear Golden is the latest Etsy store to catch my eye! Pages and pages of pretty vintage pieces - oh my!With items from the 1920's up to the 1970's, there are some amazing gems hidden away here! And more than half the current pieces are under $50 - what a steal! I'm seriously about to buy this pastel floral hat... it's in my cart, do I check out...??
Anyhoo, definitely check out this store, new items are added daily and it's obvious the buyer has taste and an eye for quality!

Vintage Plaid Campfire Blanket

This is a cute vintage blanket coat.. hey wait a second! This is just a blanket thrown over the shoulders and belted! I've never really thought about doing this, now I'm eyeing the throw on my couch... But for $48 at Urban Outfitters, this is still a good buy!

Vintage '90s Yves Saint Laurent Quilted Blazer

I was traveling to Austin for SXSWi all day today and didn't have any blog posts scheduled - I fail at entertaining you!! I beg for you forgiveness with this offering: a link to a fabulous vintage YSL blazer for just $179!! Buy at Urban Outfitters, who apparently has a vintage section now.

Etsy Store: Persephone Vintage

A fellow fashionista mentioned Etsy store Persophone Vintage a little bit ago, but I forgot to check it out. Luckily, I just came across it today and and happy to share with all of you! The store has oodles and oddles of options, fashion from the 50's all the way to the 80s, no name treasures to vintage designer pieces! I particularly love how affordable almost everything is, most of the pieces are under $100 and many are under $50!

Also, definitely note that she has other options (slightly pricier) listed on PersephoneVintge.com, plus links to her Etsy AND an eBay store! Hmmm, wouldn't everything in one place just be easier?

1960s Bamboo Pagoda Box Purse

I haven't posted anything vintage lately, but Jeninne of The Coveted recently brought my attention to a great store on Etsy, The Church of Vintage. Well this box purse immediately caught my eye, what a showstopping piece! And at just $42, can you really afford to NOT buy it??

Wacky Vintage Sun Hat

I NEED this hat to go on living! I am loving the sunglasses built into the visor, what a great idea! Buy at Etsy for $55.