Wednesday, June 9, 2010

In Praise of the Charity Shop Find

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In another life I would have been an archaeologist. For it's exactly this instinct to dig, sift, and brush aside that draws me again and...
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Calling All Swans: Margot Fonteyn's Odile Costume Now at Auction

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OK, done swooning, but still a bit vaporous upon discovery of this marvelous costume from the Royal Opera House in London, worn by Margot Fo...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

If Carrie Wore Vintage Shoes . . .

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Getting really excited here at Fashion Preserve Manor because tomorrow is a big night with the galpals. On the agenda: swilling strong cockt...
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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Spot the Tourist: Plan Ahead for Your Summer Vacation

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Dressing like you're a tourist on holiday has fallen much out of favor with today's younger, cooler generations of world travelers, ...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Vintage Mystery Accessory Revealed!

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DING DING DING! We have a winner , and thank you Karin, for your winning assessment. Belle, this was possibly worn on a sautoir, as you gues...
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Vintage Mystery: What Is This Accessory?

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Answer tomorrow . . . in the meantime, here are a couple clues . . . 1) It was worn below the waist 2) In modern-day terms, its name is code...
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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, Vogue 1978

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Sigh. Ordinarily I think employing girls to sell grown women's things is insupportable, but -- she's breathtaking. Thirteen. How coo...
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