Brrrrrrrrrrrr Baby

The weather outside is frightful but these coats are so delightful. Check them out on  Vintage Shaun for Etsy

Snow Day Sale

Waking up to a winter wonderland, will inspire you. In honor of all that white stuff, there's a weekend sale 20% OFF the entire shop. Just use coupon code SNOW20. Hurry up sale ends 11:59 pm EST Sunday January 23, 2011.

Loose Your Vintage Virginity

Vintage Shaun 1980s Black Dynasty Cocktail Dress

If you're a newbie to vintage,  I can only suggest you loose yourself in this Dynasty inspired cocktail dress. Scared of the loopy prints of the 70's, holding back for fear that a Betty Draper frock will make you look dated, this dress is the remedy. Circa 1980s and a true  LBD that  hugs the right spots with a hint   of modest sexiness,  an approach not seen in today's fashion.  Strong shoulders keeping on par with many of the dresses seen at The Golden Globes. The power woman is back and she is claiming 1985 as her fashion year. 

O so Purple

VintageShaun 1960's Italian Wool Coat

Take a look at this stunning wool treasure dated circa  the 1960's.  It was quite a  find as it is very contemporary but the quality, oh wow the quality. Lined in silk, and still standing as if it rolled off the racks just yesterday.  Made in Italy the tag refers to a store called Suburban which was probably a ladies boutique that sold high end top quality goods in fashion's glory days. I thought I'd highlight this piece as the First Lady was pictured in a stunning purple wool coat today.  Purple is the color of royalty and is one of the easier non traditional  primary shades. If you deem yourself fashion royalty like Mrs. Obama then this coat is for you.

The Statement Coat

 Vintage 1980s Red Wool Coat

Vintage 1970s Orange Suede Trench with Fur Collar

Vintage 1970s Raccon Fur Coat

New York winters are brutal. With less than a full month of true winter we have had over 2 feet of now and we spent most of December in a frozen tundra like state. One way I believe you can make these cold days a little better is with a statement coat. What's the difference between a statement coat and well a regular winter coat. It's called drama and flavor.

First Lady Vintage

For the annual Christmas in Washington show, First Lady Obama wore a vintage cocktail dress by Norman Norell a very well known American designer from the 1950's and 60's.  Although this is not the first time a vintage Norell has been worn by a famous person, it is the first time a First Lady has worn vintage to such a media covered event.  Purchased from Chelsea shop,  New York Vintage, a fashion industry fave, the First Lady has set the tone for many that may have held off on vintage clothing before.  Thanks, Mrs. Obama!

Bag Lady

I looove bags, here are a few that I recently listed on the site.