Show Us Your Purchases!

[Folly]

Here's my one Fleur
I found it for £3 in an antique shop.

 

[ehappy]

Here's my one Fleur
I found it for £3 in an antique shop.

Folly, that's a great score at a great price! Congrats!

 

[Caroline]

Here's my one Fleur
I found it for £3 in an antique shop.

What a great deal!

Here's what I picked up over the weekend

I can't date this dress. It's synthetic and has a front zipper - something I haven't had since my uniform from when I was a housekeeper at a hotel! I love the dots and stripes together. $3.50. I great deal but I look disturbingly like my mom in it.

 

[goldwyn girl]

MaryDeluxe, great finds on the dress and hat.

gluegungeisha, Ooh that bag is fabulous :eusa_clap

Fleur De Guerre, I really like your green dress and that's such pretty coloured jewelry.

 

[Rockapin-up]

Thanks gals!

The hat is adorable and in mint condition but I just don't know if it works for me? Now I see why it's always important to go shopping with a girl friend!

Your dress is wonderful and I think the hat looks absolutley Gorgeous on you.

 

[ShortClara]

Caroline, cute dress! I'm getting a 70s does 40s kind of vibe from the collar and front zip.

I sniped this this morning I'm so excited!

 

[ShortClara]

Fleur, I'm so jealous of your Swirl dress!

GlueGun, *such* a cute bag!

MaryDeluxe, you look amazing in your dress and the hat!

 

[Lady Day]

I got these buttons for $1 ($6 if you include the rip off of 'shipping'). They are glass. Aint too shabby for the price tho

LD

 

[ShooShooBaby]

great buys, everyone!

i SCORED (EDIT) saturday. keeping in mind that i'm at the upper-end of the vintage size spectrum, i am thrilled. i think i paid about $110 total for everything.

amazing floral-print dress with all the original buttons and kickpleats! i'll have to wear a waist-cinch with it since the waist is a little tight.

pink blouse with glass buttons. i LOVE casual blouses!

long dress with bolero. has some discoloration under the arms on the dress itself, which is concealed by the bolero. i'm going to keep it till i lose a little weight and if it still doesn't fit (might be a ribcage issue) , i'll list it in the classifieds.

another long dress! sea green with puffed sleeves. also needs a little weight-loss to happen. pretty dress.... horrid pic!

black platform pumps - in my size!!!

i. am. stoked.

 

[alexandra]

Ahh I have a hanger full of dresses for when I lose weight. Hopefully you actually get to wear yours in the near future unlike SOME of us! haha

 

[ShortClara]

Hi gals, Sorry to sound clueless, but what does VBO stand for? I'm reading through this thread, only on p 240, and people keep saying it.

VBO = Vintage Blow Out. It's a search term vintage sellers on ebay use 4 times a year to showcase their sales, which are $19.99 and under.

 

[Joie DeVive]

ShooShoo, that yellow sun-dress and bolero are gorgeous! Good finds! :eusa_clap

 

[ShooShooBaby]

ShooShoo, that yellow sun-dress and bolero are gorgeous! Good finds! :eusa_clap

i am apalled at how little i paid for it - the seller was on-site and gave me a deal since i knew it wouldn't fit right away!!

i also realized there was another pair of shoes in my total spent, that i forgot to photograph!

 

[ehappy]

More information re: VBO, along with dates can be found here:

http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=vbo-vintage*blow*out

 

[Darhling]

I got the simplicity sewing book that was in the Simplicity sewing movie I posted a few days back.

I got it for 99 cents

Simplicity Sewing Book - 1947

Simplicity, 8 ¬? x 11‚Äù, 1947, 88 pages, small amount of writing and name on cover.

“Helpful Hints for Beginners and Experts.”

Contents: Make the Most of Your Figure; What Pattern Type Are You; Sewing Tools; Measurements of Simplicity Patterns; Record Your Measurements; Check Your Pattern; Pattern Alterations; Putting a Garment Together; How a Dress Should Fit; Professional Tips on Stitching; Pressing; Facts About Fabrics; Prepare Your Fabric; Cutting and Marking; Cutting Novelty Fabrics; The Right Methods are Quickest and Easiest; Needle and Thread Guide; Pinning and Basting; Hand Sewing; Seams; Seam Finishes; Hems; The Best Colors for Your Type (by hair color); Corners; Darts; Tucks; Bindings; Pipings and Facings; Gathering and Shirring; Ruffles and Flounces; Pleats; Pleats and Godets; Bound Buttonholes; Piped and Worked Buttonholes; Neckline Finishes; Collars; Sleeves; Sleeve Finishes; Sleeve Openings and Finishes; Shoulder Pads; Plackets; Slide Fasteners; Fastenings; Pockets; Fastenings and Weights; Buttons, Loops, Braid and Other Trimmings; Embroidery and Other Fine Handwork; Hand Hemstitching; Decorative Details; Lace and Edgings; Boys’ and Men’s Clothing; Coats and Jackets; Belts of Fabric; Working with Fur; Index.

 

[MaryDeluxe]

Well, thanks ladies...I guess I'll be a keepin the hat!

ShooShoo...Love love that yellow dress and bolero!
Darhling...a very good find.

 

[zaika]

shooshoo...we definitely need to hang out sometime soon. preferably when you come across those fabulous finds. lol

 

[Foofoogal]

A Swirl wrap dress from the late 40s or early 50s.

I was going to fight for that one. I had saved it but doing taxes and waiting to see if I have to pay. I loosely collect Swirl dresses. I think they are the ultimate in feminine but you really have to watch the measurements. Some are for tall ladies and some not. I guess as with any vintage.

 

[imoldfashioned]

SSB--that dress with the bolero will look darling on you eventually!

I try not to buy things that don't fit me now but sometimes you just can't resist. I've got a navy blue beaded wiggle dress and a great patterned 1940s day dress set aside for "someday"

I love the dress you snagged too Short Clara--lovely color

 

[ShooShooBaby]

yeah, i couldn't pass up the yellow dress!! i usually don't buy stuff to lose weight into anymore, but a friend and i are starting a sugar-free thing soon so we can fit into all our vintage goodies! the prices were so low i shouldn't have any trouble getting the money back if i eventually have to sell it. it seemed like a safe bet

zaika, we will hang out sometime soon!

i HAD a swirl dress - a former friend's little sister "borrowed" it without telling anyone and i never got it back. it was so cute! i've never quite gotten over the loss.