Suede Boots / Knee Length / 70s Vintage / Brown - $60.00

Early 1970's Knee High Dark Suede Disco Boots by Pavel



The boots are amazing!!! I am obessed with them! They have that great 70s disco look with the heels and shape you can't deny! These 3" heel boots are made of super soft dark brown suede and the outside of the boots have a simple suede piping design of, what looks like, leaves. The zipper closure is on the inner part of the boots. The...

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Hunting for Vintage - Small Towns vs Big Cities

Hunting for Vintage - Small Towns vs Big Cities

Since moving from a big city to a smaller town, not too small, it has been quite a challenge to find those pieces, those items of clothing I KNOW WILL SELL fast. It is an instinct - even though it doesn't stop me from buying other items because either I like them or they will look good in the shop. Obviously, a gal living in LA or NYC has a huge advantage over little ol' me, in Santa Fe, NM. But I still go to THE Goodwill and THE Salvation Army every week. About once a month I drive an hour to Albuquerque where the really really great stuff is. At the big Goodwills, I go through every single item, spending 3 hours or more searching and searching. I have found some amazing items. Even I have been shocked by what I have found. I never know what I am going to find. But I search and I search and I find!  I have been to enough thrift stores in Dallas to know how they are different then they are here. And there is not much difference but the cost, ironically. Dallas thrift stores have much cheaper price tags. Here is the difference:  $3.00 for a dress vs $9.00 for a dress in Santa Fe. $6.00! That is a lot (as I sit here wrapped in a mink blanket. Go figure. 

 I believe that I can find just as great items here as I can in a bigger, richer city, I just wouldn't have to try as hard. Don't get me wrong, when I see ALL those amazing and beautiful vintage clothing shops on Etsy, I get a little jealous. But I can promise you that when it comes to the hunt, I have to dig a little deeper, get a little dirtier, and exhaust a lot more energy. I am not saying that they do not work as hard or harder at buyer vintage clothing, but you must admit, there is an advantage. But after spending 3 - 4 hours in a thrift store  - you learn a lot. I can pick out the vintage, it might be really ugly, but I can do it with my eyes closed. It is all worth it. I will go through an entire row of dresses and find one that makes it all worth while. And I love it. Impulse Vintage is my baby, my passion, my motivation to get up everyday. But watch out! Dallas here I come! In 5 days and counting….it's on! 

Brooke Nicosia

80s Black Dress / Vintage Disco Cocktail / Halter Full Skirt / Morton Myles - $40.00

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*Cocktail, evening, formal full skirt halter dress

*Intricate sequin fabric detailing design on bodice

*Halter with 2 button closure on back of neck

*Gathered waist

*Full skirt

*Knee length



Brand: Morton Myles for the Warrens

Material: Shell: 70% Rayon, 30% Nylon, Trim: 100% Polyester, Lining: 100% Acetate



Condition: Excellent! No stains, tears...

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1980's Vintage Stunning Judith Ann Pink Fully Beaded & Sequined Shirt and Skirt Dress Set - Size: Small - $60.00

This dress is nothing less than gorgeous and stunning, fully adorned with pink sequins and beads. This is a shirt and skirt dress set with a beautiful design of pink sequins and gold, silver, and blue beads. Has an extremely unique hemline along the sleeves and hemline of skirt.

The top as short sleeves, V shaped neck line, is fully lined, and hemline is shorter in front than in back. The skirt has an elastic ...

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Marilyn Monroe Never Before Seen Pictures

Marilyn Monroe Never Before Seen Pictures

1970's Vintage Khaki Trench Coat. Made in Poland. Excellent Condition. Size 10/12 - $55.00

This super cool vintage trench coat will keep you super warm this winter!



*70's vintage khaki trend coat with a detachable inside warmer.

*Has a zipper detachable inside warmer.

*Double breasted with light peach buttons.

*Notched fold over collar that buttons up at neck if need be.

*Two lower inset pockets.

*Has a belt with a peach rectangular buckle.

*Cuff...

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CHICTOPIA 

I just got 10 points just for logging into CHICTOPIA!

If you like fashion you will love Chictopia. It is fun, interactive, and you will definitely not be lacking in fashion and trend 

knowledge! You can even sell your own stuff!

Launched in April of 2008, founders Helen Zhu, Corinne Chan and Ricky Ho sought to create a community in which users could finally answer the question “What looks good on you?”

Since then, Chictopia has grown to be the leading online fashion network with over 200,000 registered users and growing. Having been featured in NYLON Magazine as one of the Top 4 Style Sites and named by Women’s Wear Daily one of the sites to watch in 2010, Chictopia is a mecca for inspiration seekers and trendsetters.

Chictopia Style Icons have been featured in Glamour, TeenVOGUE, Women’s Wear Daily, The New York Times, Style.com and many more.

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70s Vintage MOD Ultrasuede Blue and White Blazer Skirt Suit by Designer Samuel Robert - 25% MARKDOWN - NOW $56.00

1970's vintage Samuel K Robert was a clothing designer and manufacturer who is best known for his high-end leather and Ultrasuede garments, specializing in coats, jackets and suits, for both day and evening. During the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, his clientele included Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Joan Crawford, and Dionne Warwick. Icon Andre Courreges designed for him in 1965;. he also employed Chester Weinberg, Bill Sm...

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80's Vintage Nipon Boutique Black Dress with Sheer Bodice/ Short Sleeve w/ Bows 25% MARKDOWN - NOW $56

Women's 80s vintage beautiful and elegant black viscose and linen short sleeve mid-calf length evening or cocktail dress in mint condition! Both the upper bodice (on front and back) and sleeves are semi-sheer with horizontal overlapping fabric. Sleeves hit the elbow and the cuff is adorned with two bows on each sleeve. Back of dress has a 9 button closure, starting at neckline and ends 9" from bottom hemlin...

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70s Vintage Black Leather Pumps by La Belle Originals

 70s Vintage Black Leather Pumps by La Belle Originals at Impulse Vintage Shop

Beautiful early 70's Italian classic and sophisticated soft black leather pumps designed by La Belle Originals - Paris. Has rounded toe with a shiny gold metal embellishment around bottom part of heel. Clearly, these were made of high quality construction and very high-end Italian leather. 

There are two different labels on the inner soles…click here to see more!

50s Vintage Gold Metallic Brocade Dress by Impulse Vintage Shop

Gorgeous 1950's mint condition floral gold metallic brocade dress with a fancy curved deep neckline, elbow length sleeves, 3" wide sewn on banded waist with 2 button closure on back, and back center metal zipper closure. Skirt has large vertical pleating on the front, the sides, and on the sides of back of dress. There is a beautiful sewn on organza crinoline underneath to give the skirt fullness, which has 2 back hook and eye closures. There are 2 elastic straps that start at shoulder, cross at the back and secure at the stomach with a hook and eye closure This is so that the neckline will stay anchored and...

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Dress With Courage: Thrifting 101: An interview with Pamela of Market ...

Dress With Courage: Thrifting 101: An interview with Pamela of Market Publique, the online vintage marketplace: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Thrifting 101: An interview with Pamela of Market Publique, the online vintage marketplace
Among my many duties as community outreach manager and social media kingpin (ha, ha) for the Texas Style Council Conference is creating content for the TxSC blog. So along with writing posts for Dress With Courage, I've been posting for that blog as well. It's no wonder I've been so busy!

I had the privilege of interviewing Pamela, founder of� Market Publique, for the TxSC blog, and I've decided to include the interview here as part of my Thrifting 101 series. I was fortunate to meet Pamela in New York City this past fall, and trust me when I tell you that few people are as knowledgeable about thrifting and vintage as she is. As founder of Market Publique, the online marketplace for vintage clothing and accessories, Pamela is smart, stylish, and incredibly down to earth.

Totally 80's Retro Vintage Da-Rue Vertical Striped Orange, Purple, Light Blue, White Blouse / Shirt - $18.00

It's casual cool with an awesome retro look - also super comfortable.



Women's 80's pastel orange, blue, purple, white, gold w/ a various width vertical striped design long sleeve loose fitting pullover silky polyester blouse. Has fold over collar with two button half placket, gathering below shoulders, gathered elastic waist and one button cuffs.



BRAND: Da-Rue of California...

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80 Vintage Faux Suede Dress Royal Blue by Walden Classics

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Vintage faux suede vibrant royal blue jumper style pullover dress. 

*Made of very soft royal blue faux suede
*Large notched fold over collar 
*Deep v-neckline with cross over / wrap bodice
*3/4" length sleeves angled fold over cuff
*Front banded waist w/ 2 front side button snap closure, back of waist is elastic
*Two large, deep contoured front hip pockets
*Bunching at front waist/hip area
*Full skirt
*Mid-length

BRAND: Walden Classics
MATERIAL: Faux Suede - label missing
CONDITION: Mint Condition. Flawless. No stains, tears, or holes.
SIZE: Small (based on measurements)

MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 41"
Bust: 33"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 37"
Sleeves: 3/4" length

The size guide I use for this shop is at
http://www.overstock.com/sizing.html

Dior, Dignity and Natalie Portman

Megan Rosker

Writer for the Good Men Project and Let Children Play

On Oscar night, Natalie Portman went vintage. Standing on the red carpet she looked stunning in a classic fifties red and black polka dot, strapless, Dior dress. The dress is from Rare Vintage on 57th street in New York City and is an actual 1954 spring couture dress. Ms. Portman was honored to borrow it for the evening (it's a $50,000 dress) and wear such a rare and beautiful piece of historical fashion.

What does it mean when one of our leading ladies gracesthe Hollywood night of the year in vintage couture? While many others were looking to head up best-dressed lists with something unprecedented, alluring or classic, Portman bypassed the line of women waiting to be ranked and judged from hair to toe. No one can judge a vintage Dior dress. It's historical fashion. It resides far outside our current standards of beauty. It doesn't need Portman and she didn't need it. The mere history of such a dress resides independently of any woman who puts it on. It could be hanging in a museum and we would find ourselves transfixed with its rich charm and design.

Unlike many women who dress for the Oscars, Portman clearly felt confident that her talent and her presence was enough. She didn't need her dress to speak volumes about the quality of her acting or herself as a person. The woman who chooses vintage has nothing to prove. She stands in her own dignity and so does the dress. When she finds herself wrapped in haute couture, she is immune to current trends and instead embraces a class and dignity that simply cannot be found in a garment that has not yet withstood the test of time.

I admire a woman, like Portman, who can so bravely stand equal to her clothes. We need more examples like Portman's in fashion because too often women fall into the trap of thinking fashion is meant to enhance what we don't feel confident about. In truth fashion is an art form in which each article of clothing can stand independently of the wearer. Each piece has its own history, inherent beauty and worth. Equally true is the fact that the wearer has her own inherent and independent beauty and worth. A woman with this recognition moves with a grace and dignity that a person who yearns to prove themselves through style simply doesn't have. A woman who truly embraces this dignity embodies those qualities no matter what she wears.

Therefore, it is not imperative that she chooses a dress that shoots to the top of every list or makes fashionistas swoon. She can dress quietly and with dignity and know that her talents speak for themselves. It no longer becomes about proving anything to anybody. It truly becomes a very mature relationship with fashion.

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