A Quick Look at September's Vintage Finds

We'd gone to a few estate sales and thrift stores in September and came home with a few goodies. Too bad none of them had vintage patterns--this was probably for the best because I think we may have V.P.S....Vintage Pattern Syndrome. I don't want to know how many we have....

One of the estate sales we went to was in a really cool 50s-60s house that the owners used as a "party house". It had a blend of mid-century and Japanese decor and many of the items for sale were made in Japan. The owners also had good taste in music, so we bought a bunch of records.

This italian purse was only $1!!



BEFORE
Scuffed with filthy shoelaces...


AFTER!

Like new! And those are the same laces by the way...

 

1960s Bausch & Lomb glasses

...Recognize this hat from Instagram?

Driving gloves!!

I geeked out when I saw this purse. I love the box purses of the 1940s-and now I have one!!

That's it for September. Happy thrifing!

--Viola



Back With A Primary Pop- Mod Monday

Hello! Hello! Everyone, we are very sorry that we have been absent from our blog. We have been excitedly working on our Etsy shops (Brentwoodlanevintage and The Modd Shoppe-under construction). 

Since today is Monday, we wanted to kick off the week with a Mod Monday post. These photos were taken in September when it was much warmer.

 We're all familiar with the primary colors: red, blue and yellow, most of us learn about them in grade school. What I find so cool about vintage clothes is the color combinations. Although daring, color combos today aren't executed in the same manner and don't create the same look. Initially, when I think of red, blue and yellow it reminds me of kindergarten or clowns or something else, but not a cool looking top! I love how these primary colors, when combined with a geometric pattern, make such a statement. The top came with a tie belt but I used it as a neck-tie instead.   



vintage top: thrift store

vintage skirt: thrift store

earrings: Old Navy

shoes: Nordstrom

 

Thanks for reading! 

Sincerely, Vera 

Updates & Instagram Round-Up: January 2013

Hello everyone! Like many of you, we have been busy with life, getting our Etsy business off the ground, and working to make this blog better. We are anxious to put some new items we've acquired on the shop.  We'll post some sneak-peeks soon!

 

A tutorial is in the works, so please vote on our new poll underneath the Etsy heart!

 

And to show we are still alive--here are a few Instagram snapshots so far this year.

 

thrift store tags

 

Vintage 2-Speed SEARS fan 

vintage metal chair

 

Vintage earrings from a yard sale

Vintage suitcase curbside find

 

1960's record found in thrift store

 

Thanks for reading!

 

--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

Outfit Post- An Autumn School Day

Its so nice to have some weather that isn't blazing hot or ice cold. With the weather beconming quite mild, it was a perfect time to take photos for this fall outfit. School has been officially in session for a little over two months now. I thought it would be fun to dress the part. We will be expecting some weather in the 90's soon! No autumn or winter clothes will be needed here, we took these photos for this fall outfit in the nick of time!


Reading intently on a park bench...



Pitfalls in English



 Accompanied with some vintage educational subject books, with my two french braids and penny loafers I thought I looked quite appropriate for school.



Time for an English lesson!

Sweater: JcPenney

Skirt: thrifted

Belt: thrifted

Knee Highs: Target

Shoes: Lands End (JcPenney)

Bag: Goodwill (in Arizona)

Books: Estate Sale

Glasses: Ray Bans (Lens Crafters)



Scuffed from recess...


Sincerely, Vera

P.S. We are going to have some hair tutorials soon, so stay tuned!