Vintage Fashion, Clothing and Accessories

These Levi high waisted jeans are a steal for $40

Check out this Etsy shop, YAYSales, for the best vintage fashion, clothing and accessories. Here are some of my favorite finds!  Above we have high waisted vintage Levi 501 Jeans size 30. Look how nice these are for summer or anytime! A steal at $40.

Vintage Watch on Etsy. 

This vintage Benetton  watch is super rare from the ''Times of the world'' collection. A true must have item for the vintage United Colors of Benetton lovers!   Excellent condition. Case included. Battery needs to be replaced at only $109 a real bargain!

Vintage Purse on Etsy

 You will find a little of this and a little of that in YaySales.  If you like retro fashion, you are in the right place. This vintage beaded preppy prom purse is only $15.

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TheIDConnection Vintage Curated By Roland Dressler

Vintage angels / cherubs, German, $20.00 at  TheIDConnection on Etsy

Roland Dressler has a successful vintage shop on Etsy, called TheIDConnection.  The shop opened in 2008 and has done well. Roland has over 1700 followers!  People are watching his every find, and he's built up a loyal fan base.   I am glad he gave me an opportunity to interview him!

Vintage Scottie Brooch $18 at TheIDConnection on Etsy

Q: Why do you think you are so successful on Etsy?

A:  First of all, I believe in doing business the old fashioned way. My shop is from Galveston, Texas  My customers are important and I give great customer service .  (Note: Roland even offers that if you are ever visiting Southeast Texas near Galveston Island he knows where all the gems are--the great little Thrift Shops & Resale Stores are located ... Mom & Pop stores with the unique Texana relics you're looking for, and he will help you find them!)

Q: When did you come to Etsy and why? 

A: I opened in 2008 and this stems from collecting antiques, primitives and vintage.

If you think this tractor's sexy....for only $125 you can snatch this seat up!

Q: What are your favorite vintage items?

A: Hmmm my favorites are, jewels, clothes and collectibles!


Q:  Anything currently in your shop with a great story?


A: I've sold many of my items to production companies in LA & NY. All my items have a story. I once sold an alligator purse to Courtney Love!

Gurley Candles : The ID Connection

Q: What item will you hate to see go and why?



A:   I love the art deco styling on this piece.   (Roland is referring to a 1930's bronze metalware piece featuring cranes. It's very well made and normally you see the older 60s and 70s knock offs done in plastic, but he's somehow coveted the real deal circa 1930's.)

TheIDConnection metal crane, circa 30s

Q: What else do you want readers to know ? 

A: You will find a huge SELECTION of Art, Jewelry, Sewing Pattern, Holiday related items, Supplies, Buttons, Vintage Paper, Millinery Flowers, Hats, Swimsuits, Clothing, Post Cards, Black & White Photography, Camera’s and more!

Tons of Salt and Pepper shakers in TheIDConnection's Etsy shop!

How to get in touch with Roland :
Etsy
Twitter
Pinterest
Roland Dressler

Smile, Suzie thanks you....

Vintage Lace : Jewelry Bridal Fashion Needlework Sappho By Kim Smiley

Vintage Lace an gemstones hand sewn adorns these designer earrings by Kim Smiley, on Etsy.

If I didn't know better, I'd think all of these creations were vintage from the medieval days. They are so finely handcrafted they remind me of the intricate silver and gold once fashioned for Knights, Queens and Kings of ancient times. The jewelry that adorned their weddings.  Similar designs in Tibetan jewelry, Celtic wire wrapping and some fancy Paris' couture jewelry.  These stunning creations are from the hands of Canadian Artist Kim Smiley, owner of SapphoByKimSmiley.  I had a chance to catch up with her and ask her some questions!


Q:  What inspires your creations to be so intricate yet appear so vintage styled?

A: I've always been attracted to vintage photographs, books, letters and lace. I think it's because I love history, and vintage objects always have a story, a legacy. I like that the legacy is untold so I can fill in the blanks with my imagination. When I create a painting or a piece of jewelry with a vintage object, I like to contemplate who owned it and imagine if they cherished it. Vintage objects are often so heavy with memories; reusing them in works of art makes the art more meaningful. 

Gorgeous Breast Plate is so intricate, it would look great for a Renaissance wedding or a Lord of the Rings style wedding for the Elvin Princess, stones include lavender quartz, chalcedony, moonstone, aquamarine, tourmaline, rose quartz!  Stunning, but in actually, it's for every day people like you or I!

Anyone can wear this gorgeous jewelry, and it seriously creates a unique look.

Q:  How did you come up with this concept?  I've not seen jewelry like this before!

A:  My jewelry line naturally evolved from a series of paintings I created using archival portraits of children from the 1950s. I integrated antique lace into the paintings to compliment the whimsical nature of the children in the photographs. One day, I had this urge to put the painting on - to wear them - they were so feminine. Instead, I started to experiment with vintage lace as jewelry, sewing into bracelets, necklaces and rings with metallic thread and gems.

 

The Silver Lace Cuff is hand sewn and adorned with Jewels. .

 Q: The items are so lovely, and multifunctional. Yet you can wear them with every day clothing which means they can dress YOU up or dress YOU down. This is stunning. Why are there some poems hidden within your Etsy shop listings? 


  A:   Sappho as a platform to promote poetry. Every piece in my collection is named after a poet, famous or emerging. When you purchase a piece of jewelry - we call them wearable works of art - you receive a poem as a bonus.

SapphoByKimSmiley on Etsy allows you to decide if you want to dress up, or wear them down.

Q: I see you are growing your brand online in various ways, not just Etsy.  This must take so much time. Who helps you in your creative process? 

A: My company creates employment opportunities for women who live below the poverty line.  I'm teaching them how to sew the pieces and then pay them a Living Wage to help me stock up on my designs. I oversee everything and continue making new designs.  


Kim's designs are upscale and trendy. I hope she will go far!
You can visit Kim's unique creations:
On Etsy
On Facebook


  

Vintage Sunglasses Styles Are Make A Comeback

If you grew up in the 80's you may remember those dog days of summer where people wore neon clothing and parachute pants. Jelly bracelets and Madonna lace gloves. Corey Hart singing "Sunglasses at Night" and sporting those hot Ray Bans.  That style, is coming back.  If you want to look cute and retro, you can now get prescription glasses in those same styles. 

Go ahead, we dare you to check them out. They come in many fashion colors and you can look like an 80's rock star.

You can find them here, at Ido Glasses.

Locapoxie Vintage Clothing on Etsy

For summer rainstorms why not get this cool vintage 70's teal A-Line Raincoat, $27.00 on Etsy.

Etsy shop Locapoxie Vintage offers these great finds! Specializing in modern vintage clothing and super cool accessories to go with your new fab outfit, you never know what you will find here.

Vintage Hawaiian Breezy Blouse on Etsy $14.00

Shop owner Lara from Asheville, NC explains her love for vintage, "My love of vintage started as a child. My grandma always took me to thrift stores when I was little and would let me pick out whatever I wanted. My mom likes to remind me that I would change five times a day when I was around the house, switching from leggings and a t-shirt to a gold lame cape to a Victorian silk gown (five times too big for me, of course)."

Vintage 70's Mini Dress on Etsy, $32.00

Lara continues, "This vintage obsession continued through my teen years as I was determined to be different from all the other kids. No better way to stand out than to wear something no one else had! In college, my roommate (and quickly best friend) had that same zest for thrifting. We loved trading clothes and having dress-up parties in our apartment."

Super cool metallic gold vintage purse, $30 on Etsy.

 Go ahead, check this shop out! You can keep up with Lara and her Locapoxie Vintage shop in the following ways:

On Etsy
On Facebook
On Twitter
On Pinterest

Carillion Collectibles : Spend 50 Get Free Art Print

This vintage purse is $52 on Etsy in Ania's shop. Find it here.

I love Carillion Collectibles on Etsy.  This shop is out of Toronto, Ontario Canada run by Ania Victoria. It features collectibles, antiques and vintage finds mixed with some of her very own own art prints. It's a place to get your bling on for sure!

Get your crafty mind thinking the possibilities for this are endless.  $42 on Etsy here.

Ania is a writer and artist with a passion for all things vintage. She's on Twitter here.   I love seeing some of her finds, they are both unusual and hip.  Take for instance this vintage belt buckle (above).  You don't see things like this anymore. If you aren't going to wear it, it would look great adorning a purse or in an assemblage project.

This is $30 and free shipping from Carillion Collectibles, see it here on Etsy.

US customers should know that Ania runs specials often, which you will find in her shop annoucement.  What's better that that? Currently she offers free shipping on jewelry, and if you spend $50 you get one of her original art prints valued at $18. Sweet!

• So remember to tell all your friends, you spend $50 and get a free art print.

• Check out her shop on Etsy, and make sure to connect with her on Facebook under Carillion Collectibles

Rainbow Wicker Purse : Etsy Vintage Snippet

Rainbows + Wicker + Rubik's + Gay Pride

I've seen vintage purses but none quite like this.  The seller, TheTarotWoman who has plenty of purses and cool fashions, describes it as a Rubik's cube purse.  I would have to agree.  It would be a great gift idea for anyone who loves vintage purses, wicker things, Rubik's cube or even gay pride!  So many genre's one little purse.  A real steal at only $35. Make sure to visit her Etsy shop to find it. The photos show how lovely it is and were taken direct from her Etsy store.