tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48405917406734629702024-03-08T11:22:14.732-06:00Vintage JoyThe joy of vintage everything including clothing, lingerie, accessories, jewelry, and more...let's talk vintage!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-7134706208778663082009-06-23T16:40:00.002-05:002009-06-23T17:02:37.333-05:00Today is National Pink Day!Ahh, one of this gal's favorite colors! A day to get in touch with your feminine side and do everything in pink! Let's see what I found that's vintage and pink...I'm sure the list can be nearly endless!<br /><br />But how about a sweet pink dress?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15083574&ref=sr_list_7&&ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=8&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.37531798.jpg><br></a><br /><br />Or a fabulous pink and purple Sara Cov demi parure?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_9&listing_id=22637538&ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5615327"><img src=http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.62648033.jpg><br></a><br /><br /><br />OR a darling pink and white lavish 80s bustier bra! Not a bad price, either!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25503384&ref=sr_list_7&&ga_search_query=pink+bustier&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.72260696.jpg><br></a><br /><br /><br />Too sweet! 60's pink pumps with matching toe clips! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8770415&ref=sr_list_14&&ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=867&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.16948287.jpg><br></a><br /><br /><br />Raise a toast to pink day -- I'll take a tiny bit of grenadine to my Sprite please!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-61498043166931001802009-06-20T15:06:00.003-05:002009-06-20T15:17:25.010-05:00Enjoy an ice cream soda!Because today is Ice Cream Soda Day! <br /><br />A wonderful day to stay cool and visit a traditional ice cream soda shop - do you have one in your area? <br /><br />Ice Cream Soda's always make me happy :)<br /><br />So, how does one celebrate ice cream soda day?<br /><br />How about a look back at the 50's in a happy-go-lucky dress that any girl would have been proud to wear to visit the shop?<br /><br />This would be my pick! A steal at only $58.00!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26544327&ref=sr_list_9&&ga_search_query=50s+full+skirt&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.75740932.jpg></a><br /><br /><br />If you don't have a soda shop nearby, how about making your own using vintage ice cream soda glasses? Fun! Like these...pretty, blue, and only $12.00 plus shipping :) yay!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21642385&ref=sr_list_15&&ga_search_query=ice+cream+soda&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.59295864.jpg></a><br /><br /><br /><br />...happiness is just a click away!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-44641389849782805592009-06-19T21:00:00.003-05:002009-06-19T21:07:25.585-05:00...hot summer nights?Gotta love vintage nylon, especially on those hot hot summer nights - which are coming right up! Nothing cools you, or feels more delicious against your skin that the delight of soft nylon :) I promise! At ehappyvintage, I'm working on listing more lingerie including this black slip by Van Raalte...nylon Suavette...if you're daring enough you could really wear it as a dress...it would be SHOW stopping!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/10lingerieitems/36linga.html"><img src=http://www.ehappyvintage.com/sitebuilder/images/vrjun09001-80x119.jpg></a><br /><br />Oh, and I've been running into more Lady Marlene bras (from all eras) that are just lovely...like this 50's Bra-S-Lette bustier! Isn't it just lovely? <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/10lingerieitems/35linga.html"><img src=http://www.ehappyvintage.com/sitebuilder/images/lmmay09009-93x119.jpg></a><br /><br /><br />...happiness is just a click away!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-69912605469084624332009-06-19T20:37:00.005-05:002009-06-19T20:50:42.100-05:00Weird, wacky, wonderful days!Apparently, I'm a big procrastinator! <br /><br />OK I admit it! <br /><br />:) I'm a SAG, so that's my excuse!<br /><br />I'm going to start writing about weird calender days - dates - holidays and finding some clothes to go along with - to celebrate those weird, funky, fun off-the-wall holidays....<br /><br />because I love finding joy in each day that's given to me. :)<br /><br />I'll try to keep up with this regularly but with baby on the way, soon...like 16 days before she's due, I may slack just a little but I'll be back to write more after she's born. <br /><br />So, in looking at weird, funky holidays ... today is<br /><br />Garfield the Cat Day<br /><br />Yay!<br /><br />I love me some Garfield. So does my son. He has like 3 or 4 Garfield comic books and he'll just read them out loud to me and we laugh. :) Good times.<br /><br />Anyway, what does a chic wear to celebrate Garfield the Cat Day? <br /><br />Some ideas....<br /><br />How about a cute little 70's apron? Ha ha it's too cute, and I found it on etsy! It says "Food's Fun" <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26584647&ref=sr_list_1&&ga_search_query=garfield&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.75873672.jpg></a><br /><br />Too cute!<br /><br />How about a drink to celebrate lovable Garfield? In Garfield glasses of course! Tee hee!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26708379&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=garfield&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=1&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img src=http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.76284201.jpg><br></a><br /><br />Any way you choose to celebrate Garfield, here's hoping you have a happy day doing it!<br /><br />XO ehappyvintage.comehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-82363660910653280692009-01-07T11:28:00.004-06:002009-01-07T11:42:03.464-06:00OMG I feel like such a blog failure :-(...since I haven't posted in like FOREVER! What's wrong with me? Well, I closed my ebay store for now, and posted a majority of my vintage clothing and lingerie inventory over to etsy or on my website. eBay's getting a little too unfriendly for me, and so I'll only be posting things there every once in a while to bring in a little traffic every now and again. Mostly, fetish things like lingerie and things of that nature :) you know, the things I love to sell!<br /><br /><br />So, my etsy shop is located here:<br /><a href="http://www.ehappy.etsy.com/">I offer free shipping on most items so be sure to check it out!</a><br /><br /><br /><br />In other news, I found out I'm pregnant (due date 8.2 speculative for now), and so I won't get to enjoy a lot of my beloved vintage for a number of months. Boo hoo! However, I am on the look out for CUTE vintage maternity goods so let me know if you come across anything. It's way hard to find vintage maternity things that are CUTE too...actually it's hard to find newer maternity things that are CUTE too. Why?<br /><br />Have a look at what I can't enjoy while pregnant :) so I get to offer them to you:<a href=http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19202863><br>80s PURPLE Silky Nylon Jumper XL<br><img src=http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.51152708.jpg><br><br></a><br><a href=http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19188595><br>Red Frilly Valentine Red Teddy Romper Large<br><img src=http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.51104705.jpg><br><br></a><br /><br />Oh, and I found the most gorgeous candy apple patent red leather Frederick's of Hollywood 50's heels in a size 6 1/2...skyscraper 5" heels! OMG I'm excited I can't wait to get pictures taken of them :) I think if I were a 6 1/2 no one could ever pry them off my feet. I'd wear them all the time....I'm sure someone out there will enjoy them though!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-38627726982887502552008-06-23T19:46:00.001-05:002008-06-23T19:47:14.425-05:00Fun in the sun, tropical style!...because, I've got the perfect vintage dress for whatever tropical locale you're visiting! Here's a peek - more coming!<br><br><br />Big Hed Bold Red 80's Tropical Print Sun Dress<a href=http://www.ehappyvintage.com/08eightiesitems/8007.html><br><br><br><img src=http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/essentiallyhappy/friends083.jpg><br><br></a><br><br>70's Tropical Print Malia Sun Dress XS<br><br><a href=http://www.ehappyvintage.com/07seventiesitems/7009.html><br><br><img src=http://ehappyvintage.com/07seventiesitems/photos/a1149.jpg></a><br><br>70's Tropical Print Frederick's of Hollywood Pin Up Two Piece Skirt & Halter Dress S<br><br><a href=http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1141017><br><br><img src=http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/ehappyvintage/2-40.jpg><br><br></a><br>Fun in the hot, hot sun!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-20337119104381073482008-05-25T20:10:00.004-05:002008-05-25T20:20:49.131-05:00Vintage or BUST!Okay, I'm a little late on blog tag...eeek! Better late than never I guess!<br /><br /><strong>1) Show us your favorite vintage slip in your inventory!</strong><br /><a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/10lingerieitems/11linga.html">Currently, it's this one...a black Van Raalte deep pleated Suavette Nylon slip<br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/essentiallyhappy/a2020.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><strong>2) Lace trim or chiffon trim? Whats your favorite?</strong><br />Favorite is a combination of both...<a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/10lingerieitems/13linga.html"><br />WOWOWOW! like on this pink Van Raalte...WOW!<br /><img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/ehappyvintage/a2011.jpg" /><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>3)Colors or neutrals, whats your preference?</strong> Definitely, colors. Neutrals are pretty too but I'll never pass a chance to pick up slips of many colors! I love them.<br /><br /><br /><br />4) <strong>Favorite label in vintage lingerie?</strong> I have several favorites. Van Raalte, for one their nylon is ultra luxurious and super soft. Vanity Fair, two for their silky nylon and anything 30's or 40's bias cut is wonderfully delicious.<br /><br /><br /><br />5) <strong>Full slip or half? </strong>Most of the time, it's full slips for me but I do on occasion find myself a half slip that fits right in with my style Yummmy!<br /><br /><br /><br />6) <strong>Slips worn as dresses in public? </strong>I personally don't, but if you have the body, and the color is right and you have the right accessories, you can pull it off I'm sure!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/">eHappy</a> tags <a href="http://dvintage.blogspot.com/">That Jersey Girl!</a>.ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-24305239424475556602008-05-07T09:39:00.003-05:002008-05-07T09:48:25.768-05:00Let's Go Swimming!<a href="http://evintagesociety.com/vintageorbust/?p=159">VINTAGE OR BUST!~Blog Tag Wednesday~ Swim With the Fishes</a><br /><br />Its time for Wednesday blog tag again! The temps are on the rise and its time to think about swimwear….what better way to stand out on the beach than in a vintage swimsuit? Lets hit the beach!<br /><br />WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SWIMSUIT OR BEACH WEAR OFFERED IN YOUR INVENTORY?<br />It absolutely has to be this Cole of California pin up worthy leopard print bathing suit. WOWeeee! Wish I could wear it!<br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-COLE-California-Leopard-Pin-Up-Bathing-Suit-S-8_W0QQitemZ140185912836QQihZ004QQcategoryZ155236QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262">Cole of California WILD GIRL! Leopard Bathing Suit<br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/essentiallyhappy/1127307071.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><br />WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ERA IN SWIMWEAR, TO SELL OR WEAR?<br />Likely, 50's because of the flattering draping, designs, etc. PINUP stuff is what I love!<br /><br />FAVORITE DESIGNER OR LINE?<br />I have lots but currently it's Cole of California, Rose Marie Reid, and DeWeese has some cute things too. Oh, and for 80's swimwear, I Looooooove Serena.<br /><br />FAVORITE BEACH RESORT?<br />Great question! I'm thinking somewhere in St. Thomas...blue waters, fine sand, and sippin' on a Coco-Loco. Good times! Hey, when's vacation?<br /><br />FAVORITE POOLSIDE, TROPICAL COCKTAIL (WITH OR WITHOUT ALCOHOL)?<br />Haha, I just answered that. :-) Coco-Loco please!<br /><br />FOR YOU, BIKINI OR ONE PIECE?<br />My wish is a bikini and my reality is a one piece.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/">eHappy</a> tags <a href="http://dvintage.blogspot.com/">That Jersey Girl!</a>.ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-22105031268868696052008-04-23T21:12:00.003-05:002008-04-23T21:39:00.078-05:00Dandy Candy Wednesday!Over at<a href="http://evintagesociety.com/vintageorbust/?cat=25"> eVintage Society</a>, the blog tag train keeps rollin! It's Wednesday again I can't believe it!<br /><br />We're talkin' about candy today....the colors of candy and vintage...all rolled into one delectable little morsel {for your pleasure}<br /><br /><strong>1) What’s your favorite candy colored vintage piece in your collection?</strong><br /><br />Well, not clothing - but still vintage, I have a little sugar! Sugar beads, that is! In a nice, olive green color and metallic gold combination - sugar beads are plastic, acrylic, lucite beads that are covered in clear bits of 'sugar' aka teeny tiny clear micro beads or frit to give it that sugary coating. Popular in the 50's, but I've seen them in jewelry as old as 30's. Mine is from the 50's...sweet huh?<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140188753609&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=004"><br /><img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/ehappyvintage/11-4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />2. <strong>What’s the sweetest accessory you’re offering right now, or if you don’t have one for sale, tell us about one of your own!</strong><br />The sweetest, most tempting accessory I'm offering has go to be this aurora borealis red-pink choker necklace. Sweet, inviting, shimmery, tempting. Just lovely!<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140071594159&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=004"><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/essentiallyhappy/01Clothing148.jpg" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140071594159&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=004"></a>3. <strong>Sweet tooth? What’s your favorite candy?</strong><br />Aaaah, so hard to decide! On those PMS-y kind of days, I'll take Ghiradelli or Dove {little bits of heaven I tell ya!}<br />and on the other days, I'll take Cinnamon Bears. Which I can't find ANYWHERE! Wah!<br /><br />4. <strong>Ice cream…..chocolate or strawberry, and why?</strong><br />This is another depends on my mood kinda thing. I've never just been stuck on liking one same thing all the time I guess...sometimes it's vanilla, other times it's chocolate, then strawberry. And sometimes I just want a Neopolotin bar.<br /><br />5. <strong>“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, classic film or Johnny Depp re-make….and why?</strong><br />Johnny Depp is certainly brilliant, a magnificent actor of the finest sorts...but I typically don't like how remakes are remade. I'd take the classic tale over the new any day. Johnny should be left to his own unusual, one-of-a-kind, sexy, original vices.<br /><br />6. <strong>Is your personal style sweet or salty? Explain!</strong><br />Sometimes sweet {I might feel like wearing a simple dress and sandals} and sometimes salty {the next day I might feel like wearing disco attire and sky high heels}. Either way, it's all me and I'll take me just the way I am. Sweet and Salty. Naughty and Nice.<br /><br /><a href="http://ehappyvintagejoy.blogspot.com/">http://ehappyvintagejoy.blogspot.com</a> tags <a href="http://dvintage.blogspot.com/">http://dvintage.blogspot.com/</a> {The Jersey Girl} next in this fun round of dandy candy!<br /><br />XOXO<br />Angie aka Renee aka <a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/">www.ehappyvintage.com</a><br /><strong><br /></strong>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-59242380820467117712008-04-21T18:28:00.002-05:002008-04-21T18:33:32.491-05:00Why do people want what I want? lol<a href="http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/8/3/3/7/5/webimg/125493265_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/8/3/3/7/5/webimg/125493265_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So, I tried to bid on this loverly, loverly 50's dress by Frederick's of Hollywood {filmland creations}</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I really really liked the stretchy fabric with flared shiney skirt....perfect for bombshell pinup look! </div><div> </div><div>Alas, I got beat out. It went for 83.99. Someone else wanted it more, I guess. BOO!</div><div> </div><div>I'm keeping an eye out for more 50's Frederick's dress...everyone else is too!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-78203540666095345742008-04-18T09:55:00.002-05:002008-04-18T10:09:16.680-05:00eVintage Blog Tag! Maxed OUT!eVintage Blog Tag - Maxed Out!<br /><br />This week's <a href="http://evintagesociety.com/">eVintage</a> Blog Tag theme is the Maxi Dress.<br />We’ve been hearing it nearly every Spring the last few years….the maxi dress is back! Vintage sellers rush to their stashes of full length 70s dresses ready to supply the fashion forward with the real deal. A newer spin by the industry touts the maxi length as a “patio dress”.<br /><br /><br />MAXI OR PATIO DRESS, AND WHY?<br />Gosh, patio dress sounds much better than maxi. When I think of maxi, I think of pads and well...that's not appealing in a dress name right?<br /><br />FAVORITE MAXI DRESS IN YOUR INVENTORY?<br />I only have one! It's pink, floral and very delightful! Gotta love it!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/ehappyvintage/jewels129.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/ehappyvintage/jewels129.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />AS A TREND, WILL IT BE A HIT OR A MISS?<br />The 'trend' kind of wanes over the years, you would think a classy lookin' patio dress style would have caught on by now! There's just so many of us 'shorties' maybe {like me!} that don't necessarily look suave in floor length attire.<br /><br />PROS AND CONS?<br />Great for tall, leggy gals! Not so great for the shorties in the world. boo!<br /><br /><br />I was tagged by <a href="http://www.vintagebulletin.blogspot.com/">Vintage Bulletin</a>, and now I'm tagging<br /><a href="http://dvintage.blogspot.com/">Jersey Girl!</a>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-89090482663873593792008-03-31T09:48:00.004-05:002008-03-31T09:56:00.381-05:00Color My World!<strong>eVintage Tag - Color My World</strong><br /><br />Time for the <a href="http://evintagesociety.com/vintageorbust/?cat=25">eVintage Blog Tag </a>and I was tagged by <a href="http://www.dvintage.blogspot.com/">Jersey Girl!</a>.<br /><br />This week's theme is Color!<br /><br /><strong>WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?</strong><br />I can't pick a favorite color, per se. I have lots of favorite colors, though! At the moment, it's gold and red. Inky, indigo blue is also a favorite.<br /><br /><strong>WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRIGHTLY COLOURED PIECE IN YOUR INVENTORY?</strong><br />My favorite brightly colored item has to be this 60's bathing suit by Jantzen. Bold, bright yellows, blues, and pinks are sure to get noticed!<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Bright-60s-Mod-Floral-Pinup-Jantzen-Swimsuit-M_W0QQitemZ140220405298QQihZ004QQcategoryZ155235QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262">You can find it here...<br /></a><br /><a href="http://i11.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/e5/db/a15a_1.JPG"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://i11.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/e5/db/a15a_1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO ADD COLOUR TO AN OUTFIT?</strong><br />Adding color is easy with the addition of bright accessories like shoes, a purse, or even jewelry. Of course, my favorite way would the jewelry. <br /><br /><strong>WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOUR TO WEAR?</strong><br />My closet is filled with an array of colors from burgundy to green. I'm blessed with a skin tone that will look a-ok with multiple colors. I do tend to shy away from bright or even muted shades of yellow. <br /><br /><strong>WHAT COLOUR ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW?</strong><br />I'm wearing a bright turqoise wrap top, turqoise jewelry, black capris, and black ballet flats.<br /><br /><strong>WHAT COLOURS DO YOU DECORATE WITH?</strong><br />Depends on which room you're in. :-) My bedroom is reds and golds. Living room is taupes and browns. I love color!<br /><br />Now follow the tag over to <a href=http://figure8studio.blogspot.com/>Diary of a MAD Vintage Addict</a><br />XO Angie aka Renee aka www.ehappyvintage.comehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-51798226607663403352008-03-13T21:46:00.004-05:002008-03-13T22:14:04.253-05:00Tag Time!<ul><li><a href="http://www.jerrydroberts.com/brokedowncinema/Poster/XanaduPoster.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.jerrydroberts.com/brokedowncinema/Poster/XanaduPoster.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well, time for another round of <a href="http://www.evintagesociety.com/">eVintage Society</a> tag! One blogger asks the questions, then tags another blogger to answer...and on and on! This week, I've been tagged by<a href="http://fuzzylizzie.bravejournal.com/"> Fuzzy Lizzie!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />1) WHAT ITEM DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE FOR SALE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN WORN IN A MOVIE?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Okay, if ever you've seen the corniest roller skating disco movie from 1980 called Xanadu,<br /><br /><br /><br />starring Olivia Newton-John...and you actually remember it, I love you. HAHA! I feel like I'm talking to myself when I talk about this movie - like I just get blank stares and expressionless faces. But it was one of my fave movies when I was a kid. I've gone and watched it again, and it did seem much better way back then...with an adult perspective it definitely comes off as corny now. Oh, well!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here's the synopsis from imdb.com:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them, incarnated as a girl named Kira, encounters an artist named Sonny Malone. With the help of Danny McGuire, a man Kira had inspired forty years earlier, Sonny builds a huge disco roller rink.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Okay, so although the movie's a bit cheesy, I think this item would go great in it!<br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-70s-Disco-Flamenco-Ruffle-Dance-Party-Dress-M_W0QQitemZ140199548721QQihZ004QQcategoryZ48870QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262"><br /><img src="http://i16.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/d3/3a/1e32_1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />2) WHICH MOVIE STAR DO YOU SEE WEARING THE ITEM & IN WHAT MOVIE?<br /><br />In Xanadu, I'd love to see Olivia Newton-John skating around in it!<br /><img src="http://www.coolcinematrash.com/images/movies/xanadu/22.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />3) WHAT MOVIE STAR QUALITIES DOES YOUR ITEM HAVE TO MAKE IT PERFECT FOR YOUR STARLET?<br />Hmm, well it's </li><li>floral</li><li>ruffley</li><li>makes you want to dance</li><li>disco era</li><li>innocent yet sexy<br /><br /><br />Yep, definitely. </li></ul><p>Okay, it's time now for <a href="http://dvintage.blogspot.com/">Jersey Girl</a> to have her say...cuz she's it in the game of tag!<br /><br />XO Angie aka Renee aka www.ehappyvintage.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-61001348311176821372008-03-08T00:33:00.005-06:002008-03-08T01:11:34.702-06:00Taggerific! A friendly lil game of tag eVintage Style!I'm it now! We're playing tag, thanks to <a href="http://funkomavintage.blogspot.com/"> Tressie</a>of Funkoma Vintage Style Recycle Blog, who happens also to be a proud member of<a href="http://www.evintagesociety.com/"> eVintage Society.</a><br /><br />1. What is your favorite piece of spring vintage wear in your inventory?<br /><br /><br />It absolutely has to be this Serbin sundress with green four leaf clovers, PINK lady bugs, pink trim and green buttons down the front. Cutesy, no?<br /><img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/10zv5ee.jpg" /><br /><br />2. Why is it your favorite?<br />Well, whenever I wear people tend to smile. I like smiles. But really, lady bugs are my favorite. I even have a lady bug tattoo. They just signify happiness, wishes come true, and love to me so to have found some pink ones on a dress along with four leaf clovers...well, just know that I'll probably never give it up!<br /><br />3. What is your favorite spring flower?<br />By and large, it's a honeysuckle. That sweet smell and even sweeter nectar simply holds so many childhood memories for me. It's divine!<br /><br />4. Favorite memory of spring?<br />Well, when I was a school aged kid, I always looked forward to spring break because I was out of school...now that I'm into adulthood, I think my most favorite memory looking back was definitely meeting my bestest of friends in May 1990. What a blessing to have met her. She remains my best friend to this day, and May (spring) will always hold a special place in my heart because of her.<br /><br />5. When does spring arrive where you live?<br />Well, I'm in Kansas. Spring usually means tornado season...yay! Kansas has really weird weather patterns. Until you're mid season, the weather tries to hold on from the previous season. So it could literally be 30 degrees one day, and 70 the next. But usually beginning of April starts our 'spring' weather...with no 30 degree'ers in between like March.<br /><br />6. Most exciting fashion trend?<br />Hmmm, I tend to not follow 'trends' and mostly go with what I like. It works! So, selling vintage allows me to kind of have an eclectic mix of everything that just 'works' together.<br /><br />Who's the next to be tagged? Well, let's see what <a href="http://kitsch-y-cool.blogspot.com/"><br />kitsch-y-cool Vintage has to say!</a>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-50179712483418423192008-02-17T21:35:00.003-06:002008-02-17T22:01:30.374-06:00Olga history<p>I'm looking to find more history on the Olga lingerie company, and here's what I've found so far. Please let me know if you see anything amiss or want to add more information! </p><p> </p><ul><li>Olga Erteszek, founder</li><li>The company was one of the pioneers in designing comfortable, supportive undergarments and bras for fashionable women</li><li>Olga, as she was known professionally, is credited with several design innovations, including the seamless bra and the nightgown with a built-in bra. The nightgown evolved from a hospital stay for a slipped disk, she explained in an interview in The New York Times in 1966. She tested it during her convalescence, found it satisfactory and made it part of her line. It was an immediate success. ''This is comfort, security,'' she said at the time. ''This is hospital tested. I know.''</li><li>After years of "support" of woman's breasts, with sad irony, Olga succumbed to Breast cancer in 1989 at the age of 73. </li><li>The designer had immigrated to California from her native Krakow, Poland, in 1941 with her husband, Jan Erteszek, a lawyer. Shortly after arriving, they started a business with $10 and a rented sewing machine. Their first product was a lacy garter belt she had learned to make from her mother. Bullocks-Wilshire bought all the samples and the young couple were in business. </li><li>Between 1950 and 1973, Olga secured twenty-three patents for girdles, brassieres, and lingerie combinations, initially testing the designs on herself.</li><li>Many Olga styles have been in production for over 15 years</li><li>Sold in 1984 to Warnaco for $28 million</li><li>Style names: French Secret bras and girdles (1955-1960), Polonaise girdle (1950), Olga Sweet Flattery full figure & padded bras, Lure of Lace by Olga, The Perfectionist, Flowering Lace, Simply Perfect Olga, The Best of Everything, Simply Classic Olga, Body Tapestry, Sheer Tapestry, Secret Shapers, Invisible Shapers, What a Body, Shimmerlace, Sensuous Solutions Bodysilk, Reflections, Bodysilk Classics, Suddenly Smooth, Secret Hug *patented scoop design panties*, Body Contour</li><li>"Behind every Olga there really is an Olga" advertising campaign ran from 1964-1978</li><li>Olga appeared in advertisements for her own company as early as 1952</li><li></li></ul>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-7326327605207166592008-02-05T19:18:00.000-06:002008-02-05T19:44:05.959-06:00The JOY of jewelry...specifically, crystals & rhinestones<a href="http://www.specialistauctions.com/makethumb.php?pic=uplimg/mb103645_90141fc4a71bd4c51c8a6f3f014dbdbb_mainpic.jpg&w=500&sq=Y"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.specialistauctions.com/makethumb.php?pic=uplimg/mb103645_90141fc4a71bd4c51c8a6f3f014dbdbb_mainpic.jpg&w=500&sq=Y" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Some of you that know me already know I ADORE vintage jewelry. It's like a second love...I'm like a magpie and I pick up all things sparkly, regardless of the name. I have a vast collection of jewelry, and recently my favorite jewels to collect are crystals and rhinestones. Let's review the history of rhinestones, then we'll talk about crystals. Perhaps I'll get to it all in one night? Who knows!<br /><br />Rhinestones were originally referred to as Czechoslavakian or Bohemian glass dating as far back as the 13th century in Bohemia and the Czech Republic.<br /><br />Rhinestones:<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>man made artificial clear or colored stones that are intended to simulate diamonds or precious gems</li><br /><li>made of glass, paste, or gem quartz (the best rhinestones are cut from quartz crystal)</li><br /><li>natural crystals from the bottom of the river Rhine in Germany were early substitutes for diamonds (thus the name rhinestone)</li><br /><li>often foiled on the back which increases their brilliance</li><br /><li>paste is ground glass which was molded then melted, producing an opaque dense glass frosted stone</li><br /><li>paste had many air bubbles and marks</li><br /><li>can also be called strass and diamante</li><br /><li>in 1891, Daniel Swarovski created a new glass cutting machine which could cut faceted glass in a very short time</li><br /><li>Swarovski rhinestones are recognized as the highest quality in the industry</li><br /><li>over 80% of rhinestone jewelry manufactured in America use Swarovski rhinestones</li></ul><br /><p>I'm always on the lookout for stunning rhinestone jewelry, and<a href="http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1054623"> I've found this one by Born Too Late Vintage over at Specialist Auctions... </a></p><p><br />WOW! Is it stunning or what? A great, classic rhinestone bracelet that will make any vintage outfit sparkle with joy...who could resist?<br /><br /><br />More on rhinestones throughout fashion history later!<br /><br /></p></div>ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-69055273753993705722008-02-01T23:23:00.000-06:002008-02-02T00:11:38.753-06:00The Joy of....Van RaalteTruly, you just don't know what you're missing until you feel the supremely soft fabrics and designs by <strong>Van Raalte</strong>...lingerie at its finest!<br /><br />The company was started by Emanuel Van Raalte in 1913 and was first known for it's gloves, veils, stockings, and underwear. Eventually, the company transitioned into nightgowns, slips, peignoirs, and 'underthings'. Their tagline became "Because You Love Nice Things". An in-depth timeline and history can be found<a href="http://empressjade.blogspot.com/2007/12/van-raalte-timeline.html"> here at empressjade's blogspot.</a>She has done extensive research and the blog is fabulous for helping to date your vintage Van Raalte piece.<br /><br />One of my personal favorites is the petalskin line from Van Raalte. The nylon feels just like rose petals sweeping across delicate skin. Wow! You've got to try it for yourself...and this is the perfect place to start...<br/><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Van-Raalte-Coral-Petalskin-Nylon-Gown-36_W0QQitemZ260207647910QQihZ016QQcategoryZ52434QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"><br/>A Coral Pink Van Raalte Nylon Gown in Size 36 by Affaire d'Amour Vintage...ballet length gown features lovely embroidery, chiffon banding around the bust, fitted inset waist, and the color is woah! Valentine's Day is fast approaching, loves...get this!<br><img src=http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/149917/RICE%20VanRaalteCoral1.jpg><br></a><br /><br />I'll be back with more Van Raalte dreamy things later!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-27245202133155177542007-09-03T23:46:00.000-05:002007-09-04T00:43:15.173-05:00So...in the process of researchingSo, in the process of researching<br /><br />various vintage lingerie items I plan to sell in the near future, I stumbled upon some of the most intriguing end prices for these vintage delights. Some of these coveted panties, slips, or other intimates are being bid to upwards of $200. Why you may ask? Well, I see a number of similarities in the items being sold. Let me tell you about it!<br /><br />The highest prices are being paid for vintage Vanity Fair - typically from the late 50's to early 60's era. Consumers of these goodies are enchanted with the quality and lustre of Vanity Fair nylon in the form of panties. The panties are delightfully sheer, with extra wide double mushroom brushed nylon gussets, and include lace or other girlie, feminine adornments. Apparently, these undergarments are becoming increasingly hard to find therefore the demand is rising. Notably, the ones fetching the highest prices are women's size 7, 8, or larger.<br /><br />Well, let's explore the 'who' behind the demand of these sensual, sleek underpinnings shall we?<br /><br />For that, I take a journey to the reviews section of Vanity Fair items found on many websites. Here's a few comments:<br /><br />Full coverage, very comfortable, fit extremely well. Like the selection of colors. Nice waistband. Launder well and dry quickly. (do not put in the dryer!) Seem to last forever.<br />- Jon<br /><br />I love the nylon Vanity Fair Panties. They are great to wear everyday with a pair of jeans or going out dressed up in a skirt and nylons. They feel great and you still feel sexy with the full coverage which I like.<br />- Joey,<br />These are my VERY favorite Panties. Great fit, construction, great colors, and a very super-silky nylon. I have tried many-many different panties, but I keep coming back to these. Certainly and absolutely the the best panties out there.<br />- Dawn<br /><br />I love all of vanity fair products. The quality and workmanship of the product are excellent and have lasted me for a number of years. I would recommend these product that purchase at least one product to see how well they are made.<br />- Carolyn<br /><br />You'll notice that the names not only include women, but men. What an interesting concept and marketing group to cater to, eh? So, I wonder, how does one market successfully to men in this market compared to women? Is the marketing concept the same? Different?<br /><br />Things to ponder I guess...off to do more research!ehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840591740673462970.post-20757396379684782622007-08-27T08:50:00.000-05:002007-08-27T08:57:16.752-05:00For the love of vintage...Whether it's rockabilly swing, old hollywood glamour, disco diva, or Carnaby mod style you enjoy, I'm here to blog about it!<br /><br />My name is Angie, and I own <a href="http://www.ehappyvintage.com/">www.ehappyvintage.com</a>, a website where I offer up the best vintage goodies around including shoes, accessories, clothing, lingerie, and more. I am also a beauty consultant for avon, and you can find my avon website at <a href="http://www.youravon.com/adewitt">www.youravon.com/adewitt</a>.<br /><br />Originally, I started offering my son's baby clothes on eBay and it has since morphed into this wonderous love for all things vintage. I don't know how it happened, really, but it did and I find myself on the quest all the time for retro prettiness - to be able to offer them to you!<br /><br />Nobody really understands my obsession. My boyfriend thinks I 'need to get rid of the stuff I have' before I acquire more but gosh, I have a hard time doing that! *smiles* My friends think I'm a little bit loony...<br /><br />but<br /><br />It's the joy of vintage! Stick around!<br /><br />XOXO Angie aka Reneeehappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10380319223732829431noreply@blogger.com0