As we head into Thanksgiving, many a cook will be making a list and checking it twice. While these days it is possible to run out to a grocery store on Thanksgiving morning if you discover you forgot something critical for your dinner, the experienced cook always has a well-stocked pantry with all the essentials. And what works in the pantry works in the closet too.Just like a cook is always reaching for sugar, flour and salt, a fashionista has wardrobe staples that she reaches for time and t... Read Full Story

Want to open a can of worms? Just talk about shortening vintage dresses. It's one of those controversial issues where most people tend to be either in full support or entirely against it. I, however, line up somewhere in the middle.For instance, the racks of vintage maxis at this weekend's flea market that had their sweeping hems lopped off to create mini dresses and tops hold no appeal for me. In fact, they just looked sad hanging there with their proportions all wrong. But I'm not entirely... Read Full Story

John Travolta introduced us to the idea of an Urban Cowboy, and now there are lots of Urban Cowgirls roaming today's big cities. Sure, they're dodging far more taxis than buffalo, but that's easy when they're wearing their country hearts on their feet.And doesn't every fashionista in any zip code need a rockin' pair of urban cowgirl boots in her closet? They make perfect weekend wear when strolling the flea market and are essential for a night of line dancing. So check out today's VPOD.These ... Read Full Story

When Emilio Pucci scribbled his signature across his designs, it marked the debut of a designer's name as an external logo. But Pucci wasn't content to just make dresses. His designs included the now famous Braniff International Airlines uniforms, the logo for the Apollo 15 space mission, tableware for Rosenthal, and even the interior of a Ford Lincoln Continental!Vintage designs by this "Prince of Prints" are legendary and always popular because they make any girl feel like a "Princess of Pr... Read Full Story

You just gotta love the Internet! I mean, even if you never stray 30 miles from your hometown, it can give you the appearance of being a world traveler. When someone asks where you got that sassy little frock you're sporting, you can look them straight in the eye and honestly answer: Stockholm.If you've already made the leap to purchasing some of your vintage clothing online on domestic websites, perhaps it's time to branch out and consider one of the fabulous international sites as well. Yes... Read Full Story

Pauline Rader designed jewelry for over twenty years, from the early 1960s to the 1980s, but because she produced her designs in small quantities for select clients and a few elite boutiques, her pieces are now very rare and quite collectible.If you like jewelry that is substantive--often massive in size--and influenced by antiquity, mythical and classical themes, you will adore her work. It's often adorned with replicas of ancient coins, colored stones, and glass beads. Look for her mark, "P... Read Full Story

Legends of vampires abound throughout history and from one end of the globe to the other. And these ancient creatures of folklore have recently hit the mainstream to enjoy their fifteen minutes of fame with the outrageous success of HBO's True Blood, Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series, and the CW's Vampire Diaries.Of course, fashion is in on the trend, too, with vampire chic (or vampitude) all the rage. Black, black and more black--on fingers, toes, eyes, and body--are prominent. But we're not... Read Full Story

Emma Domb's clothing company operated from the 1930s through the 1970s and was most celebrated for its outrageously beautiful evening wear and wedding gowns. But this little lady knew how to design a rockin' frock, too. Just take a look at today's VPOD.While you may only wear an Emma Domb gown once a year, you could tease multiple looks out of this beauty with just a dash of imagination. This 1940s draped bombshell is made of a smooth silk jersey in an ornate grape print. Just check out the a... Read Full Story

As I was driving home yesterday, I passed both a movie shoot and a red carpet event. Maybe it was for the launch of a CD or the opening of a nightclub--who knows? The point is, while witnessing these events is exciting for newcomers and tourists, once you've lived in LA long enough, celebrity sightings and these types of things are old hat. And it doesn't take long for your glitzy image of Hollywood to get a little rusty around the edges as the glamour in your head is replaced by harsh realit... Read Full Story

Usually when a fashionista decides she's ready to plunge into vintage clothing waters, she takes her first dip with accessories. And since you can't wear just an accessory, but instead have to mix it up with something already in your wardrobe, you don't have to worry about getting too gung-ho too soon and risk overdoing it with a vintage-head-to-toe look that is more costume than chic.Now you could choose a scarf, a belt, or a handbag to take away your vintage virginity, but a sexy pair of sh... Read Full Story