Show Us Your Purchases!

[Liz]

Fernande -- that leopard coat and the swimsuit are to die for! I am super-envious of your amazing purchases!

 

[imoldfashioned]

Those lattice shoes are gorgeous!

 

[MaryDeluxe]

Wow!!! You ladies have been busy! Such lovely things I don't even know where to begin!

 

[kamikat]

Everyone is having such luck lately! I love the border print skirt. I am so jealous of the bra. I would take that apart in an instant so I could make a pattern, then scale it to fit me.

 

[Lauren]

I just won this on ebay! My first purchase in quite a while vintage-wise

 

[lyburnum]

Couple of finds today in the charity shop:

£4! Not vintage, but it looks vintage enough. It's made of lambswool and angora, so will keep me snuggly warm.

£3.50! A pair of candlestick holders. Now sitting proudly on my window sill.

 

[Josephine]

I just won this on ebay! My first purchase in quite a while vintage-wise

Wow Lauren, that's very nice indeed! :eusa_clap

 

[goldwyn girl]

Thank you ladies. Lauren , what a fantastic coat. lyburnum, love the cardi.

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Lauren, that coat will look beautiful on you.
lyburnum, the sweater is too cute and the candlesticks are lovely.

 

[Kim_B]

Nothing like a win on ebay to warm a girl up when it's -5 outside!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

I saw that one....glad someone I know got it!

 

[Deleted member 3716]

this arrived from ebay US last week.
it only cost 25 euro (about 40 dollars i think or 15 pounds) and about the same for shipping.
im pretty pleased as anything similiar in our horrendously overpriced vintage shops over here cost in excess of 150 euro.
yay ebay.

 

[Lady Day]

Went to the Long Beach flea market this past Sun, and managed to get this little purse in need of some TLC for $15.

Im thinking its 20s to early 30s. Upon closer inspection, the brocade used in the purse must be a replacement because there are special holes to stitch the fabric to all around the closure's rim, but this fabric was stitched to the bottom of the decorative metal.

I also think its 20s because of the silk lining, that is beyond repair. Im planning a restoration of the purse, using a red silk for the lining. I took out the fabric, and soaked the brocade. It had 80+ years of gunk on it. I plan to wear it to the Cicada dinner this Sun.

The bag also needs a chain, and the clasp, altho it works fine, has a broken edge. But hey, its a beautiful piece for only $15. Cant beat that


LD

 

[Miss Brill]

LD--great find! Since you are so handy with sewing, I'd say make a bunch of different bags for it, something to match your favorite outfits.

 

[fernande]

Fernande -- that leopard coat and the swimsuit are to die for! I am super-envious of your amazing purchases!

Thanks LIZ !

I sometimes just take the plunge with ebay purchases. some are gems some are not- you can always "re-bay" them. The red swimsuit- I'm excited about. Its giving me the reason to try to lose a few pounds before my florida vacation! (eeek I just put the cookie down that was in my hand. ha ha)


I'moldfashioned- the shoes will never EVER fit me. They are a size 4.
but they are inspiring for my own shoe designs... such lattice work just astounds me!

 

[Mojito]

That is breathtaking, Lady Day! Looking forward to seeing photos when you've done the restoration work. Looks a bit Renaissance/Medieval revival inspired? That would fit in with the era.

 

[deadpandiva]

I am so used to losing on ebay. I am quite pleased with my recent winnings.

And this

 

[goldwyn girl]

More beautiful purchases girls :eusa_clap

deadpandiva, thats a pretty compact

Lady Day, what lovely purse, so delicate looking, can't wait to see the restoration you do

paula, wonderful coat

Kim_B, great details on that dress and shopping always makes you feel warm.

I found these two cardi's at a thrift store, both are pure cashmere, spots are from my camera, and two lingerie bags at and antique mall, the poodle one is in the bathroom. I have a poodle bathroom.

 

[ohairas]

What awesome buys y'all are getting! Lady Day, lovely bag. I've not see one with details on the bottom like that!
Goldwyn I love that top cardigan, and the poodle is so cute!

More recent buys for my GWTW collection,
The white "prayer-Tara" dress. Needs some additional lace, buttons changed out, and a buckle. Couldn't pass it up for the price! It will fit over a hoop. This was never a favorite costume of mine from the film, but I'll take it!

and this apron which with some altering and embroidery will look like Melly's "sewing circle" apron!

I also bought a vintage knit dress, will take pics when I get it!
Nikki

 

[Miss Brill]

Soooo pretty! I never find anything like that!



I did find a huge shawl--which feels very soft, and like it might actually be a natural fiber--it was $1.50 at the charity shop:

And 3 new slips--.50 for the 1/2, and $1.00 for the full: