Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The Sak Trend Alert: Feminine & Floral Crochet + Mother's Day Gifts

The Sak Flora Crochet tote is soft and textural and features fun and flirty floral details and is available for the special web price of only $59 by clicking here.

*Image courtesy of The Sak

Buy the perfect Mother's Day gift, The Sak Iris convertible crossbody by clicking here.

Don't forget to check out The Sak's latest Sakbuster until 5/8 by clicking here.

Be sure to follow The Sak on Facebook and on Twitter.

Please let The Sak know that you were referred by The Vintage Loving Mom.

La Poubelle Vintage Clutch and Necklace Giveaway

I was given the wonderful opportunity to host a fabulous vintage giveaway from La Poubelle Vintage and I think you all are going to love the items up for the giveaway!

La Poubelle Vintage is an Etsy shop based out of New York which carries some gorgeous vintage finds which include scarves, pants, blouses, dresses, suits, skirts, sweaters, lingerie, swimsuits, handbags, outerwear, blazers, shoes & boots, belts, jewelry and hats. Their selection is absolutely wonderful and they have some of the best vintage clothing and accessories I have ever seen! Their shipping costs are very reasonable and they accept several different payment methods. I am sure that you will find many lovely pieces that you just won't be able to live without!

La Poubelle Vintage has been gracious enough to allow one lucky reader to win two wonderful items from their shop, which will include a vintage black patent leather ruffle clutch handbag and a vintage multi-strand black and white beaded necklace.

Vintage black patent leather ruffle clutch up for giveaway
*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

Vintage black and white beaded multi-strand necklace up for giveaway
*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

The vintage black patent leather ruffle clutch handbag is from the 80's and has a ruffle along the top of the bag. It has a strap that can be tucked in to wear a clutch or carried with the strap. It has a velvet lining with inside pockets. It measures 12 inches across and 9 inches high. This clutch is so gorgeous and in wonderful condition!

*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

The vintage mult-strand black and white beaded necklace is from the 80's and features 3 strands of black, silver and white pearl beads. It has a hook closure and measures 17 inches long. The necklace is in excellent vintage condition and looks lovely!

*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

I am featuring only a small portion of the many, many fabulous items that La Poubelle Vintage has to offer in their Etsy store, so please be sure to take a look at all the other items that they have, as I'm sure you will find something else you just can't live without!

Vintage ruffled sheer dress available at La Poubelle Vintage
*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy


Vintage suede Nine West heels available at La Poubelle Vintage
*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy


Vintage purple ruffled high-neck blouse available at La Poubelle Vintage
*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

Vintage white and maroon floral printed scarf available at La Poubelle Vintage
*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

As a special treat to all my readers, La Poubelle Vintage has kindly agreed to give my followers a 20% discount on anything purchased in their shop through May 27, 2011. Just be sure to use the code VINTAGELOVINGMOM.

If you would like to have a chance at winning this gorgeous vintage ruffle clutch bag and beaded necklace from La Poubelle Vintage, please be sure to enter! One lucky reader will be randomly chosen on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Entries must be received by Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. The winning reader will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond with their name and mailing address.

Good luck!

I would just like to convey my thanks and gratitude to the wonderful folks at La Poubelle Vintage for giving me the opportunity to host such a great giveaway. Please be sure to visit their Etsy shop, as I have only highlighted just a small portion of their many, gorgeous vintage items that they carry.

XOXO, Crystal


Mandatory entry:

  • Follow me on Google Friends Connect and leave a comment letting me know that you follow, along with your GFC username and email address.
Extra entries:
  • Follow the Vintage Loving Mom on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you follow, along with your Facebook username and your email address (worth 1 entry).
  • Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know that you follow, along with your Twitter username and your email address (worth 1 entry).

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LyndsieAnna Vintage Beaded Clutch Handbag Giveaway Winner


I would like to announce the winner of the LyndsieAnna vintage beaded clutch handbag giveaway which ended last night, on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:59pm.

The winner was chosen randomly using Random.org.

Congratulations goes out to comment #4 by Kayla who has been emailed and will have 48 hours to respond with their full name and mailing address.

I would just like to offer a thanks to everyone that entered the giveaway and to LyndsieAnna for allowing me to host such a great giveaway! Please be sure to enter another current giveaway that I'm hosting right now for any vintage item of your choice ($25 or less) from Jeans Vintage Closet, Galleon Gal, or Kit Kat Cabaret, which ends on Tuesday, 5/10/ at 11:59pm!

XOXO, Crystal

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Jeans Vintage Closet, Galleon Gal and Kit Kat Cabaret Vintage Giveaway: Vintage Item of Your Choice ($25 Value)

I was given the wonderful opportunity by Jeans Vintage Closet, Galleon Gal and Kit Kat Cabaret who all have Etsy shops to host a great giveaway for my readers!

If you are a vintage enthusiast like myself, you are not going to want to miss out on entering this fabulous vintage giveaway, where one lucky reader will win their choice of any item (with a total of $25 or less) from 3 different Etsy vintage shops!

Jeans Vintage Closet, based out of Galveston, Texas, features all sorts of lovely vintage items that are sure to make you smile, including vintage swimsuits, vintage film noir gowns and dresses, vintage and pinup dresses, skirts and blouses, vintage shoes, vintage handbags, and vintage jewelry. Their selection is quite impressive, their shipping rates are very affordable (which they discount on multiple items purchased), they offer items in many different sizes, and they even carry men's vintage suits and rockabilly clothing.

Cabachon earrings available at Jeans Vintage Closet
*Image used courtesy of Jeans Vintage Closet, Etsy

Vintage tapestry handbag available at Jeans Vintage Closet
*Image courtesy of Jeans Vintage Closet, Etsy

Vintage white pinup sweater available at Jeans Vintage Closet
*Image courtesy of Jeans Vintage Closet, Etsy

Vintage Blue Hawai sun dress available at Jeans Vintage Closet
*Image courtesy of Jeans Vintage Closet, Etsy

Galleon Gal is another shop located in Galveston, Texas, which features unique vintage clothing and accessories with a pirate them. I just love their selections in the shop! They carry items including steam punk vintage threads, vintage dresses, vintage shoes and boots, vintage blouses, gorgeous vintage lingerie, vintage couture with a gothic feel, the most awesome punk earrings, and gorgeous custom pirate art prints on t-shirts. The shop has such a great selection of vintage clothing and accessories from all sorts of different eras, more affordable shipping rates, and men's vintage threads too!

Pirate Skull Dia de los Muertes earrings by Galleon Gal
*Image courtesy of Galleon Gal, Etsy

Vintage black lingerie brassiere available at Galleon Gal
*Image courtesy of Galleon Gal, Etsy

Vintage black suede heels available at Galleon Gal
*Image courtesy of Galleon Gal, Etsy

Vintage pink ruffled swing Lolita dress available at Galleon Gal
*Image courtesy of Galleon Gal, Etsy

Vintage white bustier available at Galleon Gal
*Image courtesy of Galleon Gal, Etsy

Kit Kat Cabaret is the last of the featured shops from Galveston, Texas, and features all sorts of wonderful vintage and pinup clothing you are sure to love! The shop carries an impressive selection of vintage dresses, steam punk accessories, Mad Men styled vintage dresses and skirts, Geisha girl styled threads, vintage evening wear, rockabilly vintage wear, awesome vintage shoes and boots, gorgeous vintage lingerie and under-things, beautiful vintage jewelry, lovely vintage items for the home, and men's vintage wear. They too have great shipping rates and offer a shipping discount on multiple items purchased.

Vintage black lace bustier available at Kit Kat Cabaret
*Image courtesy of Kit Kat Cabaret, Etsy

Vintage black and silver lace up show-girl heels available at Kit Kat Cabaret
*Image courtesy of Kit Kat Cabaret, Etsy

Vintage shawl available at Kit Kat Cabaret
*Image courtesy of Kit Kat Cabaret, Etsy

The items I featured here are just a few of the many, many items that are available at Jeans Vintage Closet, Galleon Gal and Kit Kat Cabaret. I know that you are sure to find many items that you will just fall in love with, as I did. I was thoroughly impressed with the plethora of wonderful vintage finds from all three shops and can't wait to order from them again, as all three shops are now some of new favorite vintage boutiques for go-to clothing, lingerie, shoes, and accessories!

If you would like to have a chance at winning the item of your choice (up to $25) from Jeans Vintage Closet, Galleon Gal or Kit Kat Cabaret, please be sure to enter! One lucky reader will be randomly chosen on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Entries must be received by Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. The winning reader will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond with their name and mailing address.

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck!

I would just like to convey my thanks and gratitude to the wonderful folks at Jeans Vintage Closet, Galleon Gal, and Kit Kat Cabaret for giving me the opportunity to host such a great giveaway. Please be sure to visit each of the three Etsy shops, as I have only highlighted just a small portion of their many, gorgeous vintage items that they carry in their shops.

XOXO, Crystal


Mandatory entry:

  • Follow me on Google Friends Connect and leave a comment letting me know that you follow, along with your GFC username and email address.
Extra entries:
  • Follow the Vintage Loving Mom on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you follow, along with your Facebook username and your email address (worth 1 entry).
  • Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know that you follow, along with your Twitter username and your email address (worth 1 entry).

  • Follow me on Networked Blogs and leave a comment letting me know that you follow, along with your Networked Blogs username and your email address (worth 1 entry).

Easter Fun

Our Easter weekend was lots of fun, and included egg hunting, planting the garden, and lots of flowers! I hope you guys had as much fun as my family did!

One of my tulips past fully bloomed

One of my pink azaleas

One of my red azaleas

Some more flowers in one of the front-yard beds


One of my light purple irises beside the koi pond

One of my dark purple irises near the mailbox

Gage's jar of grass he's growing!


Gage preparing to hunt for Easter eggs

Gage taking time to smell the roses, (er, irises!)

Found one!

Some of my new annual hanging baskes

More flowers out front


Daisies!

More flowers!

A new addition to one of the front-yard beds


Friday, April 22, 2011

Friday Favorites: Vintage Reproduction, Mobster Movies, Jazz & Punk

It's Friday and that means I'm going to share some of my favorites from the week with my wonderful readers! I hope you enjoy!


Halter dresses that help a Southern girl cool off in the heat!
I am loving both of these dresses!

*Image courtesy of Bombshell Vintage

*Image courtesy of Bombshell Vintage


Pirates, stripes & skulls! I couldn't help myself to picking both of these awesome finds up. I'm a sucker for punk!

*Image courtesy of Hot Topic

*Image courtesy of Hot Topic


Fashionable yet comfy vintage reproduction wedges! I am craving this pair of Lana wedges from Rocket Originals!

*Image courtesy of Rocket Originals


1920's and 1930's Jazz! Just one of the many favorites I'm listening to this week is Jasper Taylor's State Street Boys.

*Image courtesy of All Collection


Modern spins on vintage history! Most of you know that I am quite smitten with Johnny Depp, so naturally Public Enemies is one of my favorite period films!

*Image courtesy of Ask Men

Have a great weekend!
Crystal

The Sak Brand San Francisco Spring Warehouse Sale

Attention San Francisco readers:

The Sak brand group is having a Spring warehouse sale in San Francisco.



The Sak Brand Group San Francisco Spring Warehouse Sale
ONE DAY ONLY - Friday, May 6, 3-7pm

2111 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
415.486.1326

Bags range from $5-$75
American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Cash accepted; No checks please

Warehouse sale highlights:
  • The Sak signature leather styles including crossbody, satchels, totes, and wallets
  • Elliott Lucca leather and woven leather totes, demi, drawstrings, and satchels
  • Sakroots canvas and nylon styles including crossbody & belt bags
  • Lina crochet totes and woven crossbody flaps

Examples:
  • The Sak Mimosa Hobo was $149 is now $40
  • The Sak Kedzie Duffle was $159 is now $40
  • Elliott Lucca Iara Drawstring was $248 is now $75
  • Elliott Luca Maxfield Tote Tote was $298 is now $75
  • Sakroots Artist Circle Nano was $49 now is now $30
Please be sure to let The Sak, Sakroots and Elliott Lucca know that you were referred by The Vintage Loving Mom!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Fab Finds: All Things Rockabilly & Pinup

I came across some awesome finds this week that I just couldn't pass up, so I thought I'd share them with my readers!

Cats Like Us is one of my favorite retro and vintage reproduction clothing and accessories store. They are based out of Tonawanda, New York, but have a very large online store and offer reasonable shipping, so I use shop their store quite a bit. Their selection of vintage, rockabilly and pinup reproduction clothing and accessories is quite impressive! This week I picked up a few t-shirts and accessories that were just too cute!

Pink Champagne boxed t-shirt that comes in a cute keepsake decorated cigar box. *Image courtesy of Cats Like Us


King Kerosine purple Stay True swallows t-shirt. *Image courtesy of Cats Like UsWhite patent leather belt with heart-shaped buckle. *Image courtesy of Cats Like Us
Beach Party white cat eye sunglasses. *Image courtesy of Cats Like Us

While passing by Hot Topic the other day, I found an awesome shirt that I just couldn't pass up. I love black and white monochromatic color schemes, stripes and Johnny Depp...so when I came across this raglan punk shirt, I just had to have it!


Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides striped burnout raglan. *Image courtesy of Hot Topic

I hope you've enjoyed taking a peek at my goodies I found this week!

XOXO,
Crystal