I’m really proud of the selection of cute vintage clothes and unusual, wearable indie fashions in my shop. Come check them out! I have over 110 items, and these are just a few…..
Click on the photo to go to the entire collection.
sallymandy
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Affordable Vintage Jewelry
If you like cute vintage clothes, you probably also like cute vintage jewelry.
There are thousands of excellent, beautiful pieces available on Etsy’s online marketplace from sellers all over the world. One of my favorite Etsy shops is Pretty Vintage Jewelry. I’m partial to vintage bracelets, and Hollee has some lovely finds, like this caramel Bakelite one.
And this funky, colorful charm chain.
Check out the rest of Hollee’s selection here.
NEXT, you might like these vintage jewelry pieces from my shop:
The most expensive piece is the Native American silver ring ($40), and most of the others are under $10. Clicking on the photo will take you to my vintage jewelry selection in my shop, where you can also find lots of cute vintage clothes (if I do say so myself).
Enjoy.
sallymandy
Cute Vintage Shoes from Chronologie Fine Vintage
At my vintage clothes shop, Chronologie Fine Vintage, my mission is to bring you a collection of cute vintage clothes, shoes, and accessories at great prices.
I have one cardinal rule: I sell only things I like. They have to have something unusual or special about them, while also being classic enough to mix with things you already have.
Here’s a selection of vintage shoes that are currently for sale.
80s Vintage Pixie Ankle Boots, Size 9 or 40. $32.
60s Vintage Chunky Heel Green Sandals, size 9.5 or 41. $22
60s Vintage Mary Janes, size 6 or 36. $24.
70s Peeptoe Slingbacks in Dusty Pink, size 6 or 36. $22
Handmade Vintage 70s Granny Shoes, size 7 or 38, $22.
See more affordable vintage shoes and lots of cute vintage clothes at Chronologie Fine Vintage, right here.
sallymandy
The Betty Draper Vintage 50s Dress
♥ ♥ ♥ I love this vintage silk dress ♥ ♥ ♥
I think Betty could have worn it when she entertained Don’s co-workers (with the Heineken) in the first (or was it second?) season of Mad Men. That was in 1960, and women were still wearing post-war “New Look” designs like this in the real world.
The New Look, developed by Christian Dior, was a reaction to the World War II rationing and frugality mentality. Whereas wartime dresses for women were narrow and conservative to save fabric (and reflect the somber mood of the times), the New Look flourished in the 1950s, when affluence and easy living made a comeback.
This dress is 100% silk and made in Stockholm in the 1950s. It’s a bonus that the color is mustard, one of Pantone’s hot hues for Fall 2011. Beautifully constructed, and shown with a crinoline underneath. It’s sold with a vintage silk scarf in black, white and purple as an accent.
For sale here. $110. Size small. Click here for more vintage dresses from Chronologie Fine Vintage.
sallymandy
Vintage Shoes on Etsy. It’s That Time Again.
Orange patent leather slides, vintage, $45, HazeyJaneVintage.
Every few months I do a post on vintage shoes on Etsy—because it’s so fun and because we all seem to love shoes. Last week I posted about second-hand shoes I’ve bought recently. Here are some others you might like, all from Etsy.
I love the variety, style, and originality in these designs.
Above: Vintage El Dante leather platforms, $288, IKAHN.
Above: 70s tribute to Daisy Duke, $28, Star1312’s shop.
Above: Vintage John Fluevogs, $58, from photographicamy.
Above: White leather gladiator sandals from the 1980s, $42, from Atticgoods.
Above: Vintage purple/blue suede shoes from 1930s or 1940s, $125, JustSmashingDarling.
Above: Vintage, never-worn Italian slip-ons, $100, LauroRighi
Above: 1950s nautical deck shoes, $44, Thrush.
Above: Vintage orange –toe 1960s Joseph La Rose snakeskin flats, $60, whitedovenycvintage.
Above: Vintage brown leather ankle boots with straps, $159, santokivintage.
Above: Vintage patchwork wedge heels, $50, 2palmsvintage.
Above: Vintage 1970s tan leather loafers with wedge heel, $32, TheRubyKitten.
Above: Vintage floral go go boots from 1960s, $200, Retrothreadz.
Above: Olive green suede stilettos, $45, SkinnyandBernie.
Which are your favorites? Have you found any second-hand shoe treasures lately?
sallymandy
Recycled Tee Shirt Skirt, Custom Made for a Blue Kimono Reader!
I made this skirt for one of my lovely Canadian readers. It’s a custom knee skirt made from my original design. Thank you, dear bloggie friend!
I used pieces from nine or ten different cotton knit garments for this original design. The waistband is made from a pair of Tommy Hilfiger sweat pants.
Everything is post-consumer, recycled material that I’ve cleaned to within an inch of its life and put together carefully on my thirty-year-old sewing machine.
I made another skirt very much like this—same colors and styling—for a second customer who liked it and ordered on it her size.
My online shop is here: www.bluekimonostudio.etsy.com
Happy Week!
sallymandy
Favorite Etsy Sweaters and My Own New Designs
Amelie Sweater in Cashmere and Felted Merino, Size M, Blue Kimono Studio
Is it warm yet?
Two hours after taking the dogs for a morning walk, my legs are still thawing out. There’s a blanket of ice in my yard, and the doors on my Subaru are frozen shut.
The stores are stocking bathing suits, but I still need sweaters—wool sweaters!
And I’m still making sweaters for my recycled clothing shop, Blue Kimono Studio.
Here are a few of my favorites sweaters. Some are my own, and some are from other Etsy sellers.
I’m proud of the one at the top of my post. It was featured on Etsy’s Front Page on December 28.
Burgundy Heather Pullover, Size M-L, $75 USD, RagaissanceWear.
Ella Pullover Sweater with Recycled Cashmere, Size L, $168, Foundry Designs
Sara Sweater in Felted Wool and Stripes, Size M, $118 USD, Blue Kimono Studio
Orange Merino Felted Pullover, Size S-M, $90 USD, RagaissanceWear.
Ella Pullover in Felted Cream, Taupe and Cocoa Wool, Size S, $168, Foundry Designs.
Amory Sweater in Wool and Felted Merino, $118, Size L, Blue Kimono Studio.
How about you? Are you ready for spring yet, or are you still pulling out your woolens?
Have a warm and colorful weekend…love,
Sallymandy
Check Out This Nifty Free Planner From Esther Coombs
I found this cute weekly planner page free at Modish, a great site with resources for people growing creative businesses. Sorry, I can’t figure out how to show you a full size version, but if you click the Modish link above, you can download the planner (free), then print and just write on it.
(It’s especially fun that she’s made “Nap/Coffee” after lunch each day a permanent feature.)
Here’s a sample of how I’m using the planner this week. The colors and graphics somehow encourage me to think I get to do these things rather than I have to do these things.
London artist Esther Coombs, who created this, is an artist after my own heart. That’s because she refashions old stuff into beautiful new stuff. In her case, it’s vintage china and tableware upon which she works her magic. Check out her site here.
Thank you, Esther! I love your calendar and your work.
sallymandy
Vintage Shoes and Boots on Etsy
Vintage leather patchwork boots, size 8.5 or 9 US. MotherMidnight. $150 USD. How cool are these? And they don’t match—even better! If these fit me, I’d be all over them. Sadly, they don’t fit me.
Beautiful black leather Prada chunky heels. Size 7 or 37.5. Noellerodrigues. $125 USD.
Vintage Armani black leather heels. Size 9 US. Heatergirlie. $75 USD.
1960s Gucci Boots. Size 35 or 5. BackThennishVintage. $195 USD.
Vintage Bruno Magli lace-up granny boots. Size 6.5 or 36.5. Thegreedyseagull. $68 USD.
1960s yellow suede ankle straps. BackThennishVintage. $34 USD.
Vintage Norma Kamali leather wedges. Size 8.5 US. Traven7. $145 USD.
Balenciaga 1970s vintage green leather sandals. Size 7 US. Longagomemories. $49.95 USD.
1970s skyscraper snakeskin shoes, never worn. Size 7.5 US. CosasRaras. $90 USD.
1970s retro leather heels. Size 8B US. RetroLane. $70 USD.
Vintage 1980s neon green kitten heel pumps by Guess. Size 10 or 42. Retrothreadz. $65 USD.
sallymandy
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