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I love everything about this time of year. There is something about getting all the oversized September issues from my favorite style mags in the mail that makes me feel like the Fall season is just around the corner. And with spending the last part of the summer nesting with our new baby, Greta Scott, […]

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I have always enjoyed inheriting vintage items through family or stumbling upon a treasure at a market. My favorite pieces are family heirlooms – the ones with meaning. We have received old photos, handwritten recipes, pieces of furniture, cookbooks and other miscellaneous items from both sides of our family. Eric and I both share the […]

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What's Old is New

Vintage hunting is one of our favorite activities, and we’ve learned quite a few tips and tricks over the years as we’ve hunted through thrift stores, estate sales, and online marketplaces. There’s nothing better than finding the perfect piece at a great price, and being the person who was able to snag it before anyone else - because with vintage, it’s almost impossible to find the same piece in the same size, especially for older pieces. So in this post, we’re spilling everything we know about finding and buying vintage pieces for your wardrobe. What is considered “vintage?” Anything between 20 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Anything older than 100 years is considered antique. By this rule of thumb, as of this post in 2021, early 2000s Juicy Couture tracksuits are now considered vintage, which… wow. We really need to start dedicating ourselves to a retinol regimen because we’re getting old AF. link to buy this item if you absolutely must have it While 100+ year old clothing is super cool to find and no doubt historical, it’s likely not very wearable. Clothes in the early 1900s and 1920s were made of natural fibers, not polyester or synthetics, and those natural fibers degrade much faster if exposed to sunlight and wear and tear. There are of course many antique garments in museums, but those are restored and in climate-controlled environments. If you find a killer antique garment in your travels, just be very careful wearing it! One of our friends wore an authentic beaded 1920s flapper dress to prom and by the end of the night, the fragile, 90 year old threads holding the dress together started to unravel with all of the dancing and sitting/standing/walking around. Antique fine jewelry is, of course, a lot more durable and safer to wear - metal and gemstones are a lot hardier than cotton and wool. Is vintage clothing expensive? No, it doesn’t have to be! In fact, you can find true gems at amazing prices. But yes, some vintage can be extremely expensive. Let’s get into the pricing a little bit. If you want an iconic designer piece, like a Dior New Look dress from the original collection, a 1950s Ceil Chapman, or a 1970s Halston piece, you’ll likely be paying a lot of money for it on a site like 1stDibs. These pieces are highly sought after by collectors, are hard to come by, and are usually in excellent shape. Unless you get really lucky and find a “unicorn” piece in the back of a Goodwill for $5, you can expect to pay a lot of money for them. ' Timeless Vixen's Halston Couture outfit created for Liza Minnelli - obviously something like this is going to be expensive! If you want something that’s not pristine, collector-worthy high fashion but still has a label, or doesn’t necessarily have a designer label but is beautiful, clean, and in good condition, you can expect to pay a fair price for it from a vintage shop. Why? Because they’ve done the work of hunting down the “good stuff,” restoring it, cleaning it, listing it for sale, and marketing it for you. Lady Jane Vintage is one of our favorite shops for well-priced vintage pieces. They’re about the same cost as a new dress from Macy’s, but it’s not bargain basement Forever 21 prices. Lady Jane Vintage talks about the “unglamorous” side of vintage on her Instagram sometimes - going through dingy attics full of piles of clothes, or showing up at buying appointments where there are hundreds of garments in garbage bags, and she has to pick through the icky stuff to find the gems, then restore them and clean them. You’re paying for her eye, her labor, and her expertise! Shop our

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Decorating your home with unique items doesn't have to be expensive. We're sharing our favorite vintage thrift finds that love to use.

SIGNED BEN-AMUN designer vintage coin gold tone Brooch/ Pin, embossed decorative rectangular bar suspending 2 dangling link chains, replica antique coin. Classic and Chic and illuminating your look with Timeless Vintage Beauty! Stunning couture vintage statement piece for your next day out to use with a scarf, purse or jacket! You can even add it to a headband! We love this designer piece to add to your personal collection. Great gift idea for that perfect someone who loved vintage :) *Slight tarnishing due to age-please see all photos Length: 9cm Width: 7cm US SHIPPING FREE International shipping, please see the rate Please add our shop as a ❤ favorite so you can find us again! Please check out linktr.ee/minxandonyx Thank you for shopping at Minx and Onyx, your favorite eclectic vintage shop!

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Darling vintage 1990s brass heart potpourri burner. This is in good vintage condition but does have some patina to the brass. This cutie looks like it would work well with any type of small candle in the bottom and you put your potpourri up top. Do you love vintage and unique items? Check out my shop page for more fantastic finds! Don't forget to add our shop to your favorites so that you'll always see sales and new inventory! Please feel free to message with any questions you may have about our listings. Thank you so much for checking us out! ****We ship Monday through Friday mostly through USPS. All items will be packaged with care in order to arrive safely. We do use recycled boxes and some recycled packing. Please note that we try our best to describe the item's condition with our description and photos. Most items do have some minimal wear due to their age. Please message us with any questions you have about condition, we are happy to send more photos if needed! Thank you so much for checking our shop out!

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In the world of interior design, trends come and go, but some styles endure the test of time. Vintage shabby chic decor is one such aesthetic that has captured the hearts of homeowners and decorato…

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These vintage glass intaglios are just stunning! They are very old cabochons with a smooth top and a floral motif etching in the back. They were found in an old dusty box of vintage and antique jewelry findings from days gone by. Quantity: 2 Size: 37x17mm 🌺 Click here to return to my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageRoseFindings 🌸 favorite our shop for updates 🌿Instagram@vintagerosefindings (copy and paste link) 🌸Please visit my our other shop where we sell finished jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NellieGray 🌸 We do purchase insurance on each package with the exception of a few countries where insurance is not allowed.

Julia Roberts Last time we checked, Julia Roberts earned approximately $20 million per picture, but that doesn't dictate how one of America's sweethearts' shops for herself and her family. Instead of buying her children expensive new clothes, the star incorporates gently used threads from local thrift stores. Julia shops second-hand for herself from time to

Houze Ceramic Marie mug. Made in the USA. Mug is in great condition with no chips or cracks. Great mug to gift for Marie! *This is a preowned, vintage item.* ♥ To see more retro mugs in my collection: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BriaCharlotte?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=34523420 ♥ Favorite our shop! www.etsy.com/shop/BriaCharlotte ♥ Follow us on Instagram @BriaCharlotteVintage for our latest finds and behind the scenes adventures.

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