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Parmi · Aug 13th, 2008, 05:31 PM

1. Crocodile handbag from Ebay for $300
2. Python purse and snake belt from mother-in-law house - for free
3. Sunglasses, whites are Cerrutti, grey are Dior from garage-sale in NJ, both for $1

Purse=Heaven · Aug 13th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by guccisima

She allready found the kelly.

But she still can`t find the box with the chanel pieces.

But the kelly still "fits" her unlike her clothes.

aw, that's too bad. someday, i'm sure! i hope those pieces come and find you soon!

Originally Posted by annemerrick

OH...I have thought about this...but my Mother's garage is floor to ceiling boxes..it would take me 2 weeks..and unfortunately, I wil only have 1 day at her house! My worry is by the time that they are found....I will be over it! I guess then they can be handed down to my daughters!!!!

oh wow!! lol, i'm sure that would be hard! perhaps assembling a team of people to hunt and search??

"Let's get a move-on folks! There's some important things that need to be found, and my life depends on it!"

haha jk

Don't worry and keep hope!!

shoulderache · Aug 13th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Ebay is fantastic for finding vintage! That is where most of the vintage stuff that I own right now came from one time or another.

Also, figure out where the elderly people in your area donate too. Seriously. I grew up in an area FULL of retired people and I always found the coolest vintage dresses. I just moved and where will I be looking to shop? The GoodWill in the wealthy retirement community down the road. Also, consignment shops sometimes have some great vintage selection.

ColdSteel · Aug 14th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by guccisima

I love vintage pieces!
I have two vintage Pucci dresses from my boyfriends mom and i love them sooo much.

Here is a pic of me wearing one of them (the purse is vintage, too):

I love Pucci but could never buy it new! That's a great pattern.

ColdSteel · Aug 14th, 2008, 03:17 AM

I almost forgot about one of my favorite coats! It's from the 1920s. It's black velvet with an ermine collar. The lining is absolutely shot - there wasn't too much left in it when we bought it but otherwise it looks fine. No one really sees the lining as long as you're wearing it. It's so beautiful.

annemerrick · Nov 19th, 2008, 12:36 PM

I am going to revive this thread....anyone have any new pics??? I did end up picking up the most fantastic coat that my Mom bought at Biba in the early 7's, when I visited in October. I will take pics, and post tomorrow. Also, I will see if I can find any other goodies I have found recently!!!

Miss 2 A · Nov 20th, 2008, 10:46 AM

You all have amazing stuff!!! I would like to get into it too because I love antiques and especially clothing.

But anyway, here is one of my probably most fav. bags that is over 25 years old and made of leather and carpet. I get so many comments about it because it's such a lovely piece, looking into restoring the strap and maintaining the leather.

annemerrick · Nov 20th, 2008, 12:38 PM

^^^Gorgeous Bag!!!!

Here are a few more of my favorite pieces....

Pucci Jacket (Ebay....@$200.00)
Vintage jacket (Buffalo Exchange $11.00)
Embroidered SKirt (Buffalo Exchange $18.00)
Embroidered/Fringe Vest (Salvation Army $6.00)
Swquin Tunic ($11.00 local thrift shop)

annemerrick · Nov 20th, 2008, 12:43 PM

And a few more...

Biba coat (my Mom bought this at Biba in LOndon early 1970's)
Valentino dress ($6.00 Salvation Army)
Beaded Chinese dress (Goodwill $12.00 hard to tel from the pics, but the beading is a peacock!)
Mink and Persian Lamb jacket ($6.99 Salvation Army...this one is very old and needs some TLC)
Leather Jacket ($5.99 Salvation Army...I love this...it is very soft and beaten up)

annemerrick · Nov 20th, 2008, 12:45 PM

Just one more....
Fur trimmed Wool coat...Salvation Army $12.99

Queen_Kitty · Nov 20th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Annemerrick, all of your vintage things are amazing! And you have such wonderful taste. I'm not really into fur, because of the cruelty behind it and really the look of it, but I think vintage is the way to go on such things, and the pieces you have are so elegant! And you got such amazing deals! Especially on that Valentino dress! $6?! That's crazy!

annemerrick · Nov 21st, 2008, 09:41 AM

^^^I agree about the fur. I wouldn't buy new fur, but feel like fur that has already been in circulation deserves to be loved and appreciated!! The Valentino dress is amazing on. The first red sating band, cinches i the waist, so the top blouses, and the second red sating band creates a ruffle at the bottom. The dress is fantastic on....

lantana19 · Nov 21st, 2008, 03:19 PM

OMG, I can't believe I haven't seen this thread yet! Where have I been?

Anyway, this is definitely my most favorite vintage piece, it was what I wore to get married, made of cream colored wool with a mink collar. It was perfect for me. Here's the pic from the site I bought it from but you can see it on me in my pics on my TPF profile. I'll post some more vintage pieces later.

ColdSteel · Nov 22nd, 2008, 01:29 AM

Everyone has such lovely coats and stuff!

Today, after school, I went to thrift town with the intent of finding some cardigans. Alas, none were to be found (sob) but I scored a totally awesome WOOL ESCADA JACKET FOR $6! I'll post some pictures later... I'm supposed to be working on an essay right now (shh... don't tell!) but here's my Emmanuel Ungaro coat and my Dior coat... both thrifted for $6 each!

Dior

Ungaro

I also have an extensive hat collection. This is but one. I also picked up the skirt at Thrift Town... I love it. I feel very mary poppins when I wear it. The rather beat-up gucci bag is ALSO from TT... and the shoes, too (ferragamo pumps!). The bag is the perfect size for my SLR and my shoes have little ferragamo shoe medallions on them.

I don't think I could choose just one favorite thing!

annemerrick · Nov 22nd, 2008, 02:17 PM

Lantana...the suit is stunning!! Just goes to shoe you that classic fashion never goes out of style!
Coldsteel...I am always loving all of your TT finds! In my opinion there is no better way to shop....

Aug 13th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#31
Parmi Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Russia-USA Posts: 74	1. Crocodile handbag from Ebay for $300 2. Python purse and snake belt from mother-in-law house - for free 3. Sunglasses, whites are Cerrutti, grey are Dior from garage-sale in NJ, both for $1
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Aug 13th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#33
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 957	Ebay is fantastic for finding vintage! That is where most of the vintage stuff that I own right now came from one time or another. Also, figure out where the elderly people in your area donate too. Seriously. I grew up in an area FULL of retired people and I always found the coolest vintage dresses. I just moved and where will I be looking to shop? The GoodWill in the wealthy retirement community down the road. Also, consignment shops sometimes have some great vintage selection.
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Nov 19th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#36
annemerrick OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,283	I am going to revive this thread....anyone have any new pics??? I did end up picking up the most fantastic coat that my Mom bought at Biba in the early 7's, when I visited in October. I will take pics, and post tomorrow. Also, I will see if I can find any other goodies I have found recently!!!
	__________________ Visit my blog (if you so desire) at: http://desperatelyseekingdeals.blogs...&max-results=2

Nov 20th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#41
Queen_Kitty Purse Aficionado Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,022	Annemerrick, all of your vintage things are amazing! And you have such wonderful taste. I'm not really into fur, because of the cruelty behind it and really the look of it, but I think vintage is the way to go on such things, and the pieces you have are so elegant! And you got such amazing deals! Especially on that Valentino dress! $6?! That's crazy!
	__________________ My eclectic bag collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-274195.html My Wishlist: 1) Damier Speedy 25 3) Prada Fairy bag (a girl can dream!) 4) L.A.M.B. bag in Samburu (watchwell, hopewell, or mandeville)

Nov 21st, 2008, 09:41 AM	#42
annemerrick OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,283	^^^I agree about the fur. I wouldn't buy new fur, but feel like fur that has already been in circulation deserves to be loved and appreciated!! The Valentino dress is amazing on. The first red sating band, cinches i the waist, so the top blouses, and the second red sating band creates a ruffle at the bottom. The dress is fantastic on....
	__________________ Visit my blog (if you so desire) at: http://desperatelyseekingdeals.blogs...&max-results=2

Nov 21st, 2008, 03:19 PM	#43
lantana19 <3 My little Zoe <3 Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,659	OMG, I can't believe I haven't seen this thread yet! Where have I been? Anyway, this is definitely my most favorite vintage piece, it was what I wore to get married, made of cream colored wool with a mink collar. It was perfect for me. Here's the pic from the site I bought it from but you can see it on me in my pics on my TPF profile. I'll post some more vintage pieces later.
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Nov 22nd, 2008, 01:29 AM	#44
ColdSteel Thrift Town Forever! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Posts: 1,487	Everyone has such lovely coats and stuff! Today, after school, I went to thrift town with the intent of finding some cardigans. Alas, none were to be found (sob) but I scored a totally awesome WOOL ESCADA JACKET FOR $6! I'll post some pictures later... I'm supposed to be working on an essay right now (shh... don't tell!) but here's my Emmanuel Ungaro coat and my Dior coat... both thrifted for $6 each! Dior Ungaro I also have an extensive hat collection. This is but one. I also picked up the skirt at Thrift Town... I love it. I feel very mary poppins when I wear it. The rather beat-up gucci bag is ALSO from TT... and the shoes, too (ferragamo pumps!). The bag is the perfect size for my SLR and my shoes have little ferragamo shoe medallions on them. I don't think I could choose just one favorite thing!
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Nov 22nd, 2008, 02:17 PM	#45
annemerrick OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,283	Lantana...the suit is stunning!! Just goes to shoe you that classic fashion never goes out of style! Coldsteel...I am always loving all of your TT finds! In my opinion there is no better way to shop....
	__________________ Visit my blog (if you so desire) at: http://desperatelyseekingdeals.blogs...&max-results=2

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