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Good to see that others are discovering the value in used and vintage furniture. We almost always buy used furniture, anyway.... We have two pieces of furniture in our entire house (aside from computer desks) that were purchased new, and neither can hold a candle to the older pieces in terms of...

At first glance, I thought 50-ish, too, so I think Mary Alice is probably right. I have a jacket pattern from the 50s that's about that length, with similar pockets and collar. And it is an unusual color/patternfor cashmere; very nice to see something aside from the usual.

I can see them being 60s, even, but not 50s. But I could be wrong, and I'm not a shoe expert for sure! Jonathan's book ha a pair of tooled-leather Mexican slingback stilettos dated to 1960-65, but they have the very narrow, closed toe box. Although the shape of the heels on those might be...

Great shoes! The strapinesss & toes look very 70s-ish to me, but I'm not sure about those heels.... I have a tooled leather bag that would look fabulous with those!

:clapping: Congrats on making your set complete again; would love to see the whole thing, as the earring is adorable!

Sammi, I have a 1940s romper/playsuit in a gaucho-type pant here. You probably can't see them in the photo, but there are nice big patch pockets on each pant leg. I thought this piece was really cute and somewhat hard to find when I bought it! I think it's a size small, but I would have...

Linn, wow--what a great suit! And yours, too, Carrie. I've seen the label, but know nothing about it... Sorry!

Oh. my. God. I need a drink :booze:

I'd guess the coat was designed by "Jean Louis" and manufactured for the Carol Brent label in France (either by the Jean Louis label or farmed out to another maker once it was designed). I think you're totally accurate in calling it faux Persian lamb--I think most people would use the term...

Congrats!!!!!

:cheer: Awesome, Maggie! Love your choice of images!

We had a most lovely Christmas--the very first year in a very long time that we have spent the entire holiday season, including Thanksgiving, here at home in PA (well, we had Christmas here last year, but I was recovering from heavy-duty foot surgery, so I was not in a cheery mood). Very...

Just shot today (coincidental, as I hadn't read this thread), this classic early 60's black wool-knit day dress from Jonathan Logan: Listed at Vintage Baubles, this classic Bellciano herringbone wool suit and this black eyelash wool swing coat

Thanks, Melody! Yes, the collar is one clue I had that it would not be extremely late into the 60s--then it would be bigger! The buttons are a textured goldtone metallic-look plastic crimped onto a metal button base--which, if I remember correctly from my sewing days, is an older-style...

This is a Jonathan Logan dress, not gonna be pricey at all when listed, but it's a nice winter day dress (though with its sexy fit, it could go work to dinner date). It's older, when their stuff was high quality and chic (not their trendy junior styles), but I am lost on dating it 'cuz the style...

I could kill for the old blush sticks in frosted colors. I have very dry skin, so powdered blush in a flat color is horrid for me to apply and often doesn't look good on me. But Avon used to have these great push-up blush sticks that were creamy, went on smoothly and were easy to blend, and...

I loved those poison rings, but I'm sure they're long gone. I actually think I still have a mood ring--I'd love to start wearing it again if I can find it! I'd like to see your diffraction jewelry to see if my earrings are that. I can't specifically recall it... If I get a chance to shoot those...

I have a pair of vintage disc clip-on earrings that I think are what you're talking about--they look like a CD when you turn them in the light--with the differing colors. I couldn't place whether they are 60s or 70s. I also have a few pieces of the seeds or pebbles-in-water jewelry. Where...

Beautiful 30's dress, Hollis! Yummy!

Thanks, KK! And may all of my great friends here at the VFG have a wonderful 2009--I wish that whatever is important to each one of you and sustains you, gives you comfort or vitality--increases exponentially. Linda, I am thankful you have such wonderful people around you and that you have...

Aaarrrgghgh.... Oh, Susan, if I hadn't just busted my budget on a sewing machine, I'd buy all 3 nighties you have listed, or at the very least the 2 long ones--they're beautiful!

Oh, I loved her.... I was saddened to hear this news. She was a lady who did things on her own terms. I remember as a child in the 60s right up through my teens in the early 70s really admiring her (well, actually all through my life, but she was an influence on me during that timeframe)...

Great suit, and very "80s-does-40s." And I agree with KK about the steamer. I ordered one off eBay, paid quite a bit for it, and it died on me just after the warranty expired (like 60 days....). Went to Target, bought a Shark for less money, and it's still going strong after 2 years. I love it!

I believe it's also been theorized (and not disputed by the Beatles) that the song "could" also be a metaphor for the Virgin Mary.

Nice coats, Deborah! The green looks early 80s to me--not only the shoulder pads, but the whole line of the shoulder and armholes/sleeves. The tweed is confusing, as the buttons, back cape thingy, and mandarin-like collar all look 70s. (on the shoulders in front, is that the front of the back...

Cool sweater--looks 70s to me....

I need a man manni... Gotta check to see if there are any stores near me! Thanks for the heads up!

Dee, please check your U2Us for some coat info!

Leisa, have a wonderful Christmas! Hey, how was your trip to New Orleans? Do you have pics? I want to visit N.O. vicariously through you. That is one place in the U.S. that I am going to make it a point to visit again before I die! I loved it there! But my DH lived there for a couple of...

From what I've heard, there's a real shortage of suppliers these days in the UK, and I personally never have known of any reputable, high-volume wholesalers here in the U.S. Some people buy lots on eBay. I've had good luck & bad doing that. If you buy from a seller with great feedback and/or you...