Shop Update: Lazy Fall Living

I don't know if it's the crisp fall weather, lingering jet lag or the fact that it's getting dark so darn early, but I've been finding it hard these days to motivate myself to get new items posted in my shop. I have lots of fab goodies from both California and Berlin including lots more post-Oktoberfest Trachten and a black dress from the 1930s with a proper little bow. I have managed to post some things in the past week or so, thank goodness. Click here to take a closer look at them and things to come.

Vintage 1980s Geometric Little Black Dress

(any one who reads my other blog Schaufensterbabe is well aware that I am no fan of this 80s revival business. Still, the 80s did geometry like no other decade and this is no doubt a great dress down to the satin covered buttons.)

Vintage 1970s Tori Richard Shirt Decorated With Cranes

(a men's shirt, this retro piece designed by Tori Richard of Honolulu also looks fab on the ladies up to a 2x)

Chocolate Knot Ring Handmade From Two Vintage Stacked Buttons

(Curious Knopf has been making stuff with buttons again because Knopf=button in German. ;) Lots o' rings to come.)

Vintage Hand-Knit Cream Bolero Sweater

(words cannot even describe how plush, soft and warm this baby is!)

Vintage 1960s Cream Clutch

(Still has the original Capwell's tag before they became Emporium Capwell's and well before they eventually went out of business....)

Vintage 1960s French Angora and Lambswool Blend Cardigan

(with faux pearls and a hand screen print. What more could a vintage loving lady ask for? ;) )

Shop Update: Embroidered and Eyeletted to the Hilt!

So I've been busy this last week teaching an English as a Foreign Language intensive course (this is my day job, if you will ;) ) so I haven't really had the time to get many new items for my shop. But on Saturday I did manage to go thrifting and today I sent my husband together with my older daughter for a jaunt on the countryside (Brandenburg ho!) I posed in some of the new clothing while my younger daughter took her nap. I will be posting these items over the next week as well as (non-modeled) clothing in smaller sizes and handmade jewelry, so do stay tuned.

Vintage 1970s Embroidered Black Mexican Shift Blouse
Vintage 1960s Embroidered Dark Green Balkonett Dirndl
Vintage 1970s White Dirndl Blouse (Sold Separately)
Vintage 1970s Embroidered Blue Peasant Blouse
Vintage Lilac Eyelet Blouse, Made in Yugoslavia
Vintage Embroidered Trachten Skirt, Moulin Rogue Meets Pirates of the Caribbean

Shop Update: Skirts Galore

I've been wearing a lot of skirts these days. I love how easy it is to change the entire look by mixing and matching different tops and shoes. I suppose this is one of the reasons why I've been posting so many skirts in my shop these days. Here is a sampling of what is currently (or will soon be) on sale, trachten and otherwise.

Vintage Wool Orange Roses Trachten Skirt With White Lace And Black Velvet
Vintage 1950s Navy Skirt With Colorful Patchwork Pattern
Vintage 1970s White Peasant Skirt With Red Mum Embroidery
Vintage 1960s Beige Trachten Skirt With Edelweiss and White Lace
Vintage 1970s Navy Pleated Skirt With Pattern Of Mod White Squares
Vintage Black and Purple Roses Trachten Skirt With Black Lace

Ghost of Vintage Past

I posed for photos in this dress but the timer was set wrong and the first photo came out as you see above. I love that the background is so in focus but I'm such a blur, like the ghost of vintage past, haunting thrift stores and flea markets across the nation. By the way, the dress is super adorable, with rhinestones on the back of the belt even. Unfortunately it is also a tiny bit too small for me so I will be posting it soon. Stay tuned.