Show Us Your Purchases!

[Nomanolo]

My bank balance has taken a big hit recently Here are some of my purchases
Hawaiian novelty print sundress

I have a dress exactly like that one!

 

[Oh lala!]

On Revamp Vintage:

This blouse

And this skirt

 

[LinaSofia]

it's been a while since I popped in here and it's nice to be inspired by all your fabulous buys again! All lovely, ladies.

I suppose I should post my most recent buy from Etsy - a 50s shirtwaister in a really cute print with heart-shaped leaves. Bought it and wore it for my first year wedding anniversary (I'm a sucker for romance ).

 

[sproily]

I bought these shoes for my girlfriend. They are early 20's judging from the elongated toe shape (not almond, like usually in the mid-to-late 20's)

They need a little attention with the heel but otherwise in great condition. Hardly walked in.

 

[Flicka]

I bought these shoes for my girlfriend. They are early 20's judging from the elongated toe shape (not almond, like usually in the mid-to-late 20's)

They need a little attention with the heel but otherwise in great condition. Hardly walked in.

Very nice. I have a pair of 30s shoes in mint condition, but according to the cobbler I went to, there's no saying if they're fit to walk in just the same because the leather and seams might be dry and fragile. Do you have any specific tips about how to treat vintage shoes?

 

[sproily]

Use Valmour Saphir Renovateur, neats foot oil or Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing to treat them before use. This will reinvigorate the leather so it doesn't tear, split or crack. After you have applied enough thin layers on the leather and it does not absorb the product anymore you can wipe or buff the surface to a shine with the excess product or with a shine of your choosing. Never use vintage shoes that are dry as they will most likely break, very often the damaged received by the leather at this point will be irreversible and hopeless. Thus, always remember to treat them before use. Suede shoes can be treated from the reverse side of the nap granted the shoes are not lined with canvas or other such material.

Cracks and splits should always be looked at by a doctor (cobbler or shoemaker). Don't trust a cobbler who suggests only sewing up a gash, it rarely works. After the aforementioned treatment existing splits should be reinforced by sewing a piece of leather from the inside, outside or preferably from both sides.

Don't use 'weird' oils on soles. This makes half-soling them practically impossible. If the soles are cracked or show signs of weakness when bent at the ball (as they bend in walking) treat the soles as well.

If shoes (more often heels) are wobbly or weak at the instep the shank has split. You have few options at this point but you can either fit external iron shanks in corner of the heel and outsole or, if you have money, get a proper shoemaker to rebuild the sole construction. This is rarely a possibility, especially if the shoes have 'reverse' construction.

 

[Miss Golightly]

A few dresses from Etsy - a few of which I might not get to wear till next year I imagine!

A silk Peck & Peck Dress:

A Minx Modes green silk suit:

A B H Wragge yellow dress:

A silk Gallant California dress:

Another Carol Craig dress:

 

[Flicka]

Use Valmour Saphir Renovateur, neats foot oil or Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing to treat them before use. This will reinvigorate the leather so it doesn't tear, split or crack. After you have applied enough thin layers on the leather and it does not absorb the product anymore you can wipe or buff the surface to a shine with the excess product or with a shine of your choosing. Never use vintage shoes that are dry as they will most likely break, very often the damaged received by the leather at this point will be irreversible and hopeless. Thus, always remember to treat them before use. Suede shoes can be treated from the reverse side of the nap granted the shoes are not lined with canvas or other such material.

Cracks and splits should always be looked at by a doctor (cobbler or shoemaker). Don't trust a cobbler who suggests only sewing up a gash, it rarely works. After the aforementioned treatment existing splits should be reinforced by sewing a piece of leather from the inside, outside or preferably from both sides.

Don't use 'weird' oils on soles. This makes half-soling them practically impossible. If the soles are cracked or show signs of weakness when bent at the ball (as they bend in walking) treat the soles as well.

If shoes (more often heels) are wobbly or weak at the instep the shank has split. You have few options at this point but you can either fit external iron shanks in corner of the heel and outsole or, if you have money, get a proper shoemaker to rebuild the sole construction. This is rarely a possibility, especially if the shoes have 'reverse' construction.

Thank you so much! I have two pairs of leather shoes and one pair of suedes. Will get the products and do as suggested.

 

[lolly_loisides]

Deadstock 50's jeans.

 

[Lady Day]

Cool jeans, Lolly!

 

[Katue]

Yeah, really nice jeans!

 

[Flicka]

Completely splurged out at What Katie Did yesterday. Among other things I got a Merry Widow and a real proper girdle. Now that I've visited the store and got a proper fitting, I'll be able to order online back home from Sweden.

And then I slipped into Retro Revival and managed to get two Stop Staring dresses. I'm not usually a 50s kinda girl, but my body is, so those styles just look so much better on me than my favoured teens through 30s styles. One of the dresses was rather timeless (it's actually called The Timeless, haha) so that could probably pass for 30s if I push it, but the other is so obvious. But, gee, it looked great on!

The Timeless:

The Other One:

They both definitely require the Widow...

 

[Miss Golightly]

Flicka - those dresses are just plain gorgeous! I actually think I couldn't say which one I preferred - simply beautiful!

 

[Flicka]

Thank you! I think they were both just in; part of the Stop Staring Autumn '12 line. I finally tried them on with the underwear and the green one looked best with the girdle - it emphasised the 30s look. The blue with the widow however... Wow. Eat your heart out, Christina Hendricks.

 

[Miss Golightly]

I hope you'll post some photos of you wearing these lovelies, Flicka! I had a look on their website just there - I must say Stop Staring! do some amazing dresses - I had three of their designs a couple of years ago and always got loads of compliments when I wore them. Might have to invest in one or two again myself!

 

[Miss Sis]

The green is particularly nice, Flicka!

 

[Lady Day]

Got a group of these and at a bargain of just under $4 each.

 

[Miss Golightly]

A 1960s Alison Ayres dress:

A green Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman dress:

A silk monogrammed scarf (think this may be a gents scarf but can't be sure):

A 1930s oak bookshelf - was after one of these for ages:

 

[chanteuseCarey]

a few new things;

Vintage 1940s mink with twelve tails, in excellent condition. I saw it at an antique shop in Placerville, CA where my bf has his second home. I kept a watch on it for a few months, was able to talk the owner into a layaway and lowering the price a little. Got it as a birthday present for myself this August.

Seen on my left wrist, vintage 40s goldtone and jeweled bracelet found at the deco show in SF in Sept.

Vintage pair of long white three-snap kid gloves found at an antique store in Eureka, CA while on vacation, each has some damage but they still fit the bill for very occasional use

My bf Tom recently got this vintage early 1940s midnight blue DB tuxedo, from my local vintage dealer City Vintage of So. SF. First time he'd worn it. His first foray into vintage clothing.

 

[vintageTink]

I bought this off Craigslist for $20. Came in a corner cabinet.