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IS GOTH RETURNING?

Hello Friends, Although it’s been awhile since I’ve written, I have a good reason. My husband and I are embarking on a new adventure and moving to Vermont. I won’t bore you with the details but, suffice it to say, we’ve been very busy and are living temporarily in a friend’s home in Massachusetts. In …

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The Lost Art of the Makeup Compact

Vintage / By Guest Blogger

Unlike today, in the world of cheap production and throw away culture, makeup compacts used to be a thing of beauty, a piece of art, decorated and adorned with fine metals and stones. Compacts were cherished by women, used more than once, refilled and cared for. Some of these compacts are still floating around today, …

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The Revolution of a Shoe; The Mule and The Springolator

Fashion History, Vintage / By Guest Blogger

The 1950s were a very exciting time in fashion, especially for shoes! Designers were exploring and innovating with new concepts in function, style and materials. They also were feeling less constrained by the pious societal norms of what was proper and acceptable to wear in public. Showing a little leg or ankle in public was …

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A Walk into the Past -The History of Shoes

Fashion History, Vintage / By Guest Blogger

The creation of shoes began with the sole intention of practicality and has since grown into an industry of art as well as functionality. Since shoes first appeared many changes have occurred although most shoes share the same standard characteristics. From materials, to color, to design, shoes have evolved over thousands of years. Based on …

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How should I clean this?

Vintage / By Ren

Do You Own Vintage Clothes? Knowing how to properly clean a vintage or antique piece can be hard, especially since care labels weren’t legally required until 1971! These few simple tips and tricks will be helpful when figuring out how to clean your garment. The first, most important tip is to always handle with care! …

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