I'd generally describe my style as classic but that doesn't mean I don't like to have a bit of fun with fashion every now and again. And none of us should ever take fashion too seriously given all the problems in the world today. So along with the ho-hum pumps and must-have black knee-high boots, there's definitely room in the closet for today's VPOD. These 1980s boots announce to the world that that there's a fun gal hiding behind that buttoned up exterior. That just because you're... Read Full Story

Python. Anaconda. Cobra. While many fashionistas wouldn't get within a few feet of a live snake, they're perfectly happy to carry a snakeskin handbag. In fact, exotic snakeskin accessories have seen a recent surge in popularity, particularly in Europe. But few consumers seem to be aware of the environmental toll of their fashion fix. There are growing concerns, for instance, that this fashion obsession is wreaking havoc on the populations of the most popular species of snakes as well as... Read Full Story

Contrarian thinking says that one should always take a position that is opposite to that of the masses. And I like to think of myself as a fashion contrarian. So, for instance, if every fashion magazine has layouts featuring deep jewel-colored dresses, then I'll choose something like today's VPOD for my next soiree. This ultra-feminine vintage chiffon dress has a fantastic ruched bust and rhinestone spaghetti straps all done up in two tones of lilac. Can you think of a better way to stand... Read Full Story

Oleg Cassini was born a count and raised in Florence where he learned to sew at his mother's dress shop. Years later he would become a Hollywood costume designer and then achieve fame as the official designer for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Oleg Cassini popularized feminine styles including glamorous sheath dresses, white-collar dresses, knitted suits and cocktail dresses. And he also created military-inspired designs like today's VPOD. This late 1950s wool dress is tres chic with its... Read Full Story

Mmmmm...organic strawberries spooned over a fresh-baked scone with real whipped cream. So yummy and one of the best parts of summer! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Of course, the same thing happens when I look at today's VPOD. This 1950s cashmere sweater by Pringle will bring the joy of fresh summer strawberries to those chilly winter mornings when there's not a strawberry to had (unless of course you're the type to buy the ones shipped in from half-way across the globe... Read Full Story

We women have appropriated many male clothing items over the years including vests, blazers, pants and this season's must-have item, the caftan. First worn by men in 14th century Persia and still worn by men today in India, Pakistan and parts of the Eastern Mediterranean, it didn't long for women to figure out that caftans are super comfy and versatile. Of course, today's VPOD takes the simple caftan to a whole new level. This 1920s version glams up the ethnic caftan in sheer black silk... Read Full Story

I was working in Studio City yesterday when I heard the familiar jingle of...an ice cream truck! And it wasn't long before the neighborhood kids responded just as if it was the Pied Piper calling them. Of course, as we get older, we can't indulge in quite as many Creamsicles without them showing up on our hips. No, us big gals treat ourselves with a different kind of summer treat--like today's VPOD. This 1960s vintage Pucci miniskirt is a perfect indulgence for the hot days ahead. The... Read Full Story

Someone once said that wearing a Betsey Johnson dress is "like putting on a good mood." And who doesn't want to do that? So often I hear woman complain that they don't know how to dress in vintage without looking old. But "old" clothes don't necessarily mean outdated clothes. For instance, most of Betsey Johnson's designs, regardless of the decade, are hip and young. After all, she was the American counterpart to Mary Quant's Youthquake Movement in Great Britain in the 1960s--and Betsey... Read Full Story

This is the final week to catch The Philadelphia Museum of Art's exhibition: Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan. The exhibition features about 85 kimonos for men, women and children from the early to mid-twentieth century. And this is the first time these outstanding kimonos, from the renowned Montgomery Collection of Lugano, Switzerland, are being seen in North America. Today's VPOD features just one of the masterpieces from the collection. This woman's Japanese kimono... Read Full Story

The pearl is often referred to as "the queen of gems" and has been prized throughout history. In fact, many cultures imbue the pearl with magical powers that provide everything from protection to love to money. And oil isn't the only natural resource found in the Persian Gulf--most natural pearls are found there as well. Well, at least those that aren't residing on today's VPOD! This vintage 1940s embroidered evening clutch has way too many pearls to count and the little gems all add up... Read Full Story