Top 5 Autumn Goals

It's here! It's here! Autumn has finally showed it face.

Autumn is synonymous with nature, fuzzy sweaters and pumpkin! This year I've decided to make the most of this season. Clearly setting out what I want to accomplish!

 

This neat poster is for sale here.

EVENT BULLETIN:: JUNE

It's that time again! The event bulletin is here! Here are two features for the month of June!

EVENTS BULLETIN:: APRIL-MAY 2016

Hello lovelies!

Just wanted to feature some cool vintage events here in Southern California.

A.)

If you're the type that enjoys dressing up and loves Disney nostalgia than Dapper Day might be a fun event for you! I have never been but it seems like fun! It's coming up soon on Sunday May 1st 2016 in Anaheim, CA.

10 Item Wardrobe- Pt 1

simplicity is best...

Lately this seems to be my catch phrase. Where clothing is concerned, I can't think of a better policy. Most of us have been in the same boat, having a closet full of clothes and yet we're still saying that tired phrase, "I have nothing to wear."

REVIEW SF Vintage Shops- Pretty Penny & Haight Ashbury

I'd like to start off this post by saying that I am not a San Francisco native and I've only been to the Bay Area twice. But while I was there in March, these were the two places that stood out to me as great places to find vintage at affordable prices. I'm sure there are many more! 



at the Mission District store

REVIEW- LA Flea Markets- Rock n Roll Flea Market



THE INFO
Rock n Roll Flea Market
Every 1st Sunday

The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angles

10AM-3PM

$2.00 Entrance Fee

FEATURES

Drinks

Vintage Clothing

Vinyl Dealers

The Mod Factory

 Hello! How is everyone?

 

 

This week we opened a new shop on Etsy- The Mod Factory! This was an idea we've had for a long time, even before we started this blog. On this shop we will sell items for the 1960'-1970's that encapsulate mod and groovy style. We search the west coast looking for high quality,striking and unique clothing. Find out more about the story of the shop on the About section on our Etsy.

 

Feel free to take a look!

Till next time--
Sincerly, Vera



"Welcome to Cloth World"- Our Mega Vintage Pattern Find

 

This month, we inherited some awesome vintage patterns. This is what happens when a friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend is getting rid of her grandma's patterns! We were super excited to look through all of them and get them cataloged. I even started to sew up one of them!

Each box was stuffed full of them! We still haven't counted yet...

 The majority of them are from the 1960s, a handful from the 1950s and the rest 1970s-80s, with the exception of the Hollywood Pattern. I was suprised to find one of our favorite stars on our first Hollywood Pattern--Olivia deHavilland!

 

I have heard similar stories in the blog world about others getting a huge amount at one time, but I never thought it would happen to us! I think pattern lovers have dreams that they come across someone's lifetime collection and it becomes theirs-whether at an estate sale, flea market, as a gift, or rescued before getting trash.

What are some of your unbelievably great finds?

 

--Viola



Summer Sneak Peek!--Hawaiian Style

With the arrival of spring, we're thinking about summer dresses, florals, and bright colors. We are excited about our new Hawaiian dresses for Etsy and wanted to share a little sneak peek!

 

 

 

 These are close-ups of the fabrics. The dresses range from the 1960s to the 1970s. You may be suprised when you see the whole dress later.

 

 

They're coming soon!

--Viola



Nifty Finds of 2012

Hello everyone! 

 2012 seemed to come and go so fast! Looking back at our finds from vintage hunting, we've gathered up a few to share with you.


 

I was so excited when we found this Samsonite suitcase. The outside is in excellent condition and definitely still usable. The blanket has come in handy so many times! It is a great picnic blanket, throw, and  perfect to use in the car. At only $1, we are now going to keep our eyes open to things we usually don't gravitate towards...

BAG, BLANKET AND SUITCASE

GLOVES, CLUTCH AND BOOKS!

 SCARVES AND CARDS!
Viv was so excited when Viola came home with the Pan-Am cards!

 

1. Vintage brown suitcase- side of the road 
2. Vintage Nordstrom scarf- vintage shop 
3. Vintage geometric scarf- thrift store
4. Burgundy faux crocodile bag- Goodwill in AZ 
5. Vintage decks of cards, (Pan-Am, Western Airlines, Continental Airlines)- thrift store
6. Handful of mystery books- 25 cents at our local library
7. Vintage text books- estate sale
8. Vintage Oscar de la Renta scarf- vintage store 
9. Vintage white suede gloves- clothing swap
10. Vintage striped clutch- thrift store
11. Vintage plaid blanket- thrift store

What is your favorite find of 2012?

Sincerely, Vera

Estate Sale Finds from A Friend

Hello everyone, hope you all are having a good week so far.

I don't know about you, but we haven't been to an estate sale in what feels like an eternity! (Well, no good ones at least.) The ones we've stopped into have been complete duds, with no vintage stuff! And if there was, quite frankly, it was too expensive. I mean, $25 bucks for a vintage coin purse?! Anyway, it was nice to know that at least someone found some amazing items!

Our lovely friend Leah found these awesome bags at an estate sale and snatched them for us (thanks Leah)!

This one is really neat. By the look of the label I'd date from the 1970's. It's design is a throw-back look to the 1940's, since I've seen bags almost identical to this. It is made out of straw with a zipper at the top, and its half-circle shape definitely makes me excited to wear it!

This hot pink straw envelope bag is so cool! I really like it and I'm usually not a person drawn to pink. It's sturdy and is a great pop of color. I looked up the tag and didn't find anything about it, but my guess is its from the 60's.

The only words I have for this bag is LOVE IT. This hard shell circle bag (with a flat bottom) is something we've always wanted (especially Viola)!! It has a fun paisley interior too!



Find any cool things at any estate sales or yard sales lately??

Sincerely, Vera