Vintage Weekend Finds

I had a wonderful time this past weekend and found myself hunting for treasures at several community yard sales near my home, followed by a trip to the movies!

I found some wonderful vintage finds that I absolutely love for a steal! I hope you enjoy looking at my treasures I found!

Vintage bracelets, yard sale find, $0.50 each
Vintage earrings, yard sale find, $0.25 per pair

Vintage clutch handbag, yard sale find, $2.00

Vintage navy dress, yard sale find, $2.00

Vintage black leather Mary Janes, from Learn to Read Vintage, $27.00

Vintage navy blue patent leather Mary Janes, from Goodie True Shoes, $19.00

XOXO,
Crystal

Friday Favorites: All Things Vintage

It's time again for another round of Friday Favorites, which include some of the favorites I've been admiring or lusting after this week. Enjoy!

I love this pair of vintage wedges with ankle straps!

*Brown stacked wedge heels from Autumnschild on Etsy

I picked up this lovely seersucker black cotton skirt with suspenders the other day and can't wait to try them out!

*Black cotton seersucker skirt with suspenders from Robinette of California on Etsy

I just adore high-waisted shorts from the 50's, especially those with the double buttons on each hip!

*Vintage shorts from Sweet Moonlight on Etsy

Summertime is almost here and a girl can't go wrong with a large, wide-brimmed hat!

*Vintage straw hat from Klassy Klassics on Etsy

I am in desperate need of a new swimsuit, and think I'm going to get this lovely little number from Vintage Suits by Mary!

*Backyard Betty off-white polka dot playsuit from Vintage Suits by Mary

I would do almost anything to get my hands on an original Horrockses house dress in perfect condition!

*Horrockses gown from Blue Velvet Vintage

XOXO,
Crystal

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


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Vintage treasures & accessories recommendations

I have come across some wonderful Etsy shops in the past few weeks and thought I'd share them with you, as you will love their vintage selections!

I came across the Wiggle Perfume & Sundries shop when a fellow blogger, Punk Rock Momma, posted an entry about the shop and their wonderful selection of handmade perfumed oils, and boy was she right! I purchased the Honeysuckle Sweet Tea perfume oil and the Valdosta perfume oil, both of which have southern roots and floral scents to them. No surprise that Wiggle Perfume & Sundries has now become one of my favorites!

*Image courtesy of Wiggle Perfume & Sundries, Etsy

*Image courtesy of Wiggle Perfume & Sundries, Etsy

While browsing the Etsy shops, (which I do more than I should!), I found a great new vintage boutique called Atlantis Vintage, which has some great vintage jewelry, clothing, and accessories to pick from. I couldn't stop myself from picking up a great pair of vintage black and white spectator pumps from their shop! Be sure to take a look at their selections, as I'm sure you will find something that you love.

*Image courtesy of Atlantis Vintage, Etsy

I was also lucky to find La Poubelle Vintage, a great Etsy shop that carries some wonderful, vintage 40's clothing that is in great shape. They have a HUGE assortment of vintage clothing that is quite impressive. I grabbed a 40's style navy blue dress and a vintage floral swing dress from their shop and can't wait to break them in!

*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

*Image courtesy of La Poubelle Vintage, Etsy

Last, but not least, I came across the Jitterbuggin shop that is, by far, one of most favorite new Etsy shops! Their selection of 30's and 40's styled tops, bottoms, and play suits is phenomenal. I absolutely fell in love with their 30's style denim wide leg suspender pants! Be sure to check them out, as you will certainly find something that you just can't live without!

*Image courtesy of Jitterbuggin, Etsy

Much Vintage Love!
Crystal