Vintage Finds and Reproductions Planning for VLV!

Although it's still eight months away until VLV 15, I'm eagerly anticipating it's arrival! Since this is my first time going to VLV this coming year, I want to have some fabulous outfits on hand. I came across some wonderful items that I think will make for great sets to take to Vegas!

I found a gorgeous vintage 40's Simplicity blouse pattern from Miss Betty's Attic that I've purchased to have some customized blouses that I can take, with some great printed fabrics in floral prints and vintage-inspired prints. I also found a reproduction 40's pattern from Oh Sew Charming for some swing trousers that I'm going to have made in several different twills. I was lucky enough to also find some great vintage buttons for my blouses and trousers from Wicked Wool Gathering. I also found a great vintage red and white gingham blouse from Seek Vintage that will look perfect with my swing trousers. Last, but not least, I found some cute playsuits that will be great for lounging by the pool parties from Fancy Antler, Vintage Vixen 86, and Olive You Vintage.

I hope you enjoy looking at all my VLV goodies and crafts! I am so excited, I can't wait for April to get here!

Image courtesy of Miss Betty's Attic and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Oh Sew Charming and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Wicked Wool Gathering and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Wicked Wool Gathering and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Seek Vintage and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Fancy Antler and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Vintage Vixen 86 and Etsy.

Image courtesy of Olive You Vintage and Etsy.

XOXO,
Crystal

Estate Sale Finds and Etsy Treasures

I had the chance to go to a few estate sales this past weekend in our area and was glad that I did! It's not too often that there are estate sales in the area, as most people just have a yard sale or an auction in order to get rid of things they no longer need. I found all sorts of wonderful items that I got for cheap, cheap, cheap! There were lots of more furniture items that I would have loved to bring home, like a 50's dinette set and a 50's bedroom suit, but I just didn't have the room for them. Alas, they will have to find a home with some other lucky person! I also found a few treasures on Etsy that arrived before I left for vacation, but I've just now had the chance to share them with you. I hope you enjoy looking at all my goodies!

I apologize for the poor lighting in most of these shots. The lighting in our home is just never reliable and varies each and every time!

Antique tin that I got for $1

Antique hand beaded pillow (it's cream-colored even though it looks yellow in the picture) I got for $1

Vintage black handbag I got for $2


Vintage navy fascinator hat with netting that's still in great shape and intact that I got for $1

Vintage gray cloche hat that I got for $1

Vintage navy stretch cinch belt that I got for $0.25

Vintage black cinch belt that I got for $0.25



Vintage pillow case set that I got for $1


Vintage Ladies Home Journal tray that I got for $5


Vintage white clutch handbag that I got for $0.25

Vintage black clutch handbag that I got for $0.25

Vintage black and white polka dot dress from a thrift store (it was a gift from Mom, so not sure of the cost)


Vintage black and white polka dot dress with bow from thrift store (gift from Mom, so not sure on cost)


Vintage black and blue mini dress from Dirty Betty Vintage

Vintage 50's mint green day dress from Bad Baby Vintage


Vintage pink and white polka dot sun dress from Gwenevere 24 Vintage

XOXO,
Crystal

Vintage Yard Sale Finds

A few weeks ago, before I left for the beach, I was able to make it to a few yard sales in my area and was lucky enough to find some wonderful items for really cheap! I just love it when I come across a great vintage or antique find at a yard sale for next to nothing! Stay tuned for another post on some thrift store items I was able to find and some awesome estate sale finds...

Enjoy!

Vintage brooch I bought for $0.25

Vintage earrings I bought for $0.25

Vintage earrings I bought for $0.25

Vintage earrings I bought for $0.25

80's earrings I nabbed for $0.25

Vintage earrings I bought for $0.25

Vintage earrings I bought for $0.25

Vintage earrings I bought for $0.25

An old rocker with perfect-condition upholstery I bought for $10

A set of antique dinner plates I bought for $3

XOXO,
Crystal

Fascinators, Sweater Clips & Shoe Clips Galore!

As many of you know, I just adore vintage hats and accessories of any kind, and that certainly includes fascinators, sweater clips, and shoe clips.

During one of my many browsing sessions on Etsy (apparently I spend quite a bit of my free time there!), I came across some wonderful vintage and handmade items that I thought I'd share with you. These are not only gorgeous but very unique and I think they would look just stunning! I hope to grab a few the next time that I make a few planned purchases from Etsy. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did!

Fascinators:

Cherries Jubilee fascinator from Off With Her Head

Mini pillbox hat from Sylar Owl

40's style pin-up tulle polka dot fascinator from Julie Chapeau Hats

40's style pin-up tulle polka dot fascinator from Julie Chapeau Hats

Daisy hair clip from Now, Voyager

Classic orchid hair clip from Now, Voyager

Water lilly fascinator from Now, Voyager

Sequin winged bird hair clip from Now, Voyager

Mini dolly straw hat fascinator from Now, Voyager

40's style pink pine cones and veiling fascinator from Retro Rocket Girl

Shoe Clips:

Vintage jewelry clips from Vintage Jewelry Etc

Metal & fabric vintage shoe clips from Aloha Cowboy

Vintage marcasite black and metal clip from Daisygator Designs

Vintage shoe clips from A Window in Time

Sweater Clips:

Vintage sweater clip guard with pearl chain from Pendragon Farm

Vintage earring sweater clip guard from Porky Pie Designs

Vintage turquoise caboshones sweater/cardigan clip guard from LorenzoMele

Vintage floral pearl sweater clips from CarrieZ

XOXO,
Crystal