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Tickled by Feathers

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

About 6 years ago I received a glut of my mom and aunts old jewelry, items from the 70’s and 80’s mostly. One of my favorite finds happened to be a big rounded feather hair piece that looked like something a saucy flapper girl would have worn. Keep in mind this was about 6 years ago, before the recent feather rage. At the time I considered this feathered hair piece to be a hot item, thus I wore it out on the town one night to show it off (I was positive that the feather strategically placed in my perfected wanna-be 20’s hair would come off as vintage sexy)… but from the stares I got it was obvious that the night life crowd just wasn’t ready for the ultra glam movement of ‘I got a bird in my hair’. It was a pity.

 Fast forward 6 years and taa-daa my feathered hair piece isn’t such a fashion disaster after all! Whew! Currently the most popular feather item seems to be the feather peacock headband. Sure it’s cute, but you can pretty much find those little dittys anywhere. I say go all out, amp up the feathered look a bit. Be bold and go for a feathered hat! Mmm, Devine!

Feather hat 1 blog

-Britt

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Sally’s Favorite Steals!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Well, hello there! The recession has given pretty much everyone a little shake up in their life, but I for one was never the kind to let shopping fall by the wayside. Over here at Monster Vintage, we feel your pain. If you’ve ever perused the Monster Vintage site and saw a t-shirt selling for .99 cents, your eyes did not deceive you and it wasn’t a typo. We have all kinds of sweet deals to keep you styling on any budget. Get ready, vintage lovers, Mama Sally is here to showcase some of my favorite steals from the Monster Vintage site.

Numero Uno:
1940s Mink Collar
1940's Mink Collar

This little lady came off of a coat that couldn’t be salvaged and we’re selling it for a scant $9.99! All you do-it-yourself-ers (though I’m sure you’re already overflowing with ideas), how about sewing some pretty ribbon to the underside and tying it around your neck with your vintage favorite cocktail dress? Or as a lovely addition to your favorite coat?

Numero Dos:
Classic Members Only Jacket
Members Only Jacket

Way back before I knew better, I spent almost 30 big ones on a Members Only jacket to call my own. This retro jacket will only set you back $12.99… If “Only” I had known better…

Numero Tres:
Girly Blouse
Scalloped Blouse

This is the sweetest blouse I ever did see, and it will only set you back $2.99. It would cost twice as much at Goodwill! We’re so good to you!

Numero Quatro:
Corduroy Western Shirt
Western Shirt

Western style shirts have been in style for quite a while now, and as a result the prices are going up up up. This shirt has one tiny stain on it, so you can get it for only $9.99. Come on, you were gonna stain it anyway…

Numero Cinco:
Designer Goodies!
Versace blouse

You too can own designer clothes! It’s pretty much always better to buy vintage anyway, so (as long as the condition is excellent) you might as well be cooler than all of your friends and wear deigner and vintage all in one. This Versace blouse is $149.99, and therefore just a tiny little fraction of the original cost. Plus it’s in mint condition!

Stick with me, kiddies. We’ll all get through this together. And stay tuned, because I’m going to be showing you some more super-secret deals soon!

xoxo,
Sally

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Modern Day Date Digs

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

With the zing of bitterness passing after wasting two years in a dead relationship I decided I was ready to hit the dating world again. Hello world- I’m 26, single, stylish and ready to snag me Mr. Right… or something like that. So ok, it’s not as easy as it seems. First I found myself skipping the idea of a traditional dinner date, and going for more of a ‘meeting’ at a dive bar (seems way less intimidating). However this shifts the dynamic of ‘dressing up’ for a date. Really, do I want to go out of my way and get dolled up for a casual meeting at dive bar? Not really. Something about old men telling war stories in a dimly lit cheap drink atmosphere doesn’t strike me as the place to sport my best date digs. So as I stood in front of my closet trying to get ready for this said ‘meeting’, yet another dilemma came into sight. My youth is slipping away at a consistent speed, which isn’t bad, but at this point in my life I don’t feel like a low cut shirt and a push up bra is going to leave the right impression (you know, we all have worn something like that on dates in our early 20’s… gravity is on our side, we’re not looking for anything but Mr. Right Now and the early morning walk of shame isn’t really even a walk of shame)… but I digress.

 Bottom line is the age old question of ‘what do you wear on a first date’ has now transformed into a complicated mid 20’s ‘What do you wear on a dive bar date when you are no longer trying to look fun-sexy but more classy-sexy?’ Boy, that’s a mouthful… and so thought provoking.

I tackled this question with a leopard cardigan, a scoop neck tee, red purse (preferably a clutch, it just spices a casual cardigan up without going over the top), and pointy toe flats. Cardigans this year are the key to every woman’s wardrobe. The possibilities are endless. Prints, beaded, embellished, plain, dip dyed, boyfriend length, short, belted, buttoned, open… if only men were this versatile my dating life would be flourishing!

-Britt

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How To Wear It: Capes

Monday, October 19th, 2009

It’s that time of year (Fall AGAIN, I know!) where it’s getting chilly outside- but it’s not too chilly. And it’s almost certainly the perfect temperature outside for a cape or a poncho. The Fall runways were littered with tailored capes and capelets this year, and who are we to go against nature?
A lovely cape is definitely going to set you apart from the crowd, which makes some people too nervous to try wearing one at all. Well, that’s where we come in. Take a look at how we would wear this awesome Monster Vintage Cape.
Mod Striped Cape
Mod, striped, spectacular. Don’t be afraid!


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During the day, I suggest playing up the Mod-ness of the cape with a nautical look. More stripes (you can mix prints, just keep them in the same color family), some simple boots, and little sailor-inspired accessories all help to spotlight this cute capper!

I was always skeptical of trying to pull off a cape with a dress, but I think I have worked out the schematics of it all. Just like with coats, proportion is important. The longer your cape is, the longer a dress you can get away with. If your cape’s hem falls somewhere near your hands, you should keep your dress above your knee. The look is not “Renaissance Faire Worker” this season.* I suggest wearing tights with your dresses in the Fall and Winter anyway, and the rule still applies here. It’s like wearing a puffer coat with flip-flops, as far as I’m concerned. So layer it up, and if your cape is as bright and colorful as this one (or more so) keep the rest of your outfit simple. Use your accessories to pick up the colors in the garment.

See? I told you you can do it. Do you need any advice on how to wear a standout, unique, or seemingly wacky item? Let us know, we’d be happy to help!
Click here to shop for vintage capes and ponchos.
xoxo,
Sally

*or ever, for that matter…

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Fall Essentials

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Ahhh… Fall, it’s my favorite time of year! Call me crazy but I think there is something romantic about this blustery season. Earthly thunder that sets the trees ablaze and stirs up an ominous magic in sky, now if that doesn’t scream romance then I don’t know what does. I’m sure for some people this season means massive amounts of Theraflu and bad hair days to come… but let’s focus on the positive shall we? Think rich colors, cable knit sweaters, wool coats, and bedazzling embellishments to brighten up the day.

Since Fall brings me so much joy I decided to make a collection of ‘Fall Picks- The essentials of the season’… has a nice ring, eh?

First you need a coat for obvious reasons, that ominous magic stirring up in the sky I mentioned can make you very chilly. The feminine color of salmon leather paired with the fur really spoke to me… I could just see myself wondering the rainy streets of the city looking oh so stylish.

Jacket

Next thing on my list is something you can layer for those days when it’s not quite cold enough for a coat, but not warm enough to bear the elements without some sort of coziness against your skin. I picked this brilliant red orange sweater because 1. It’s wool and 2. It would look absolutely mind blowing with a pair of fitted jeans, boots, and a brown tooled leather purse.

Cardigan

…Speaking of tooled leather purses I have a friend who has a gorgeous 1950’s tooled leather purse, and every time she carries it I can’t help but drool over it. Literally. Something about the texture and the color of the leather screams FALL! Without a doubt I had to add one of these bad boys to my list, and hopefully to my closet very soon.

Tooled Leather Purse

I always like to add a little sex appeal to my accessories, and I find nothing more sexy than animal print. Clearly Betty Paige knew what was up! So no matter wind or rain you are sure to be a show stopper in this little leopard pillbox hat. Plus at the end of your day your hair won’t be frizzed (well hopefully). It’s a win-win.

Statement Hat

I’m saving the best for the last. I’m a firm believer in the notion that you can never have too much glitz and glam, so when I saw this sweater it sucked me in. I always look for pieces that are easy and effortless. This works great for the days when you wake up late and need to throw on something, but of course you have an image to uphold. Toss this sweater and you got yourself insta-glam. Also this is a perfect sweater to go from day to evening.

Embellished Sweater

-Britt

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1 (crazy) top, 4 ways

Monday, September 14th, 2009

You know how you’ll be out on the hunt, shopping at a vintage store, and a unique piece will catch your eye on the rack? But it seems a little too unique, so you pass. How in the heck would you wear that thing, anyway?! Well, we’re here to help!

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While this standout sequin number (courtesy of monster vintage!) might, um, make you stand out, all it really takes is a few basics and some confidence to make it work for any time of day. Check it out:

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1. Errands Throw on your favorite jeans, a tank top underneath and a cardigan over this piece to tone it down, and no one at the grocery store will think you’re a weirdo.
2. Drinks with the girls Play up the colors of the top with a bright bag or other accesory, but keep the rest of the outfit simple and late-night.
3. Date night You can definitely have a little more fun on date night. Throw the cropped top over your fave LBD and prepare for drool. Add some fun jewelry (nothing that will be in too close proximity to the sequined top, though) and killer shoes.
4. Concert Stand out from the crowd (surfers) in rockin’ over-the-knee boots and (gasp!) nothing more than your cutest bra underneath this lace number. Throw on a cross-body bag-you won’t have to hold it all night- and a cute hair accessory and prepare to get out yer seat and jump around!

What do you think, dear readers? Would you ever think to buy this crazy top?
Let us know if you need some styling tips for a unique piece you saw/own. We’d be happy to help!
xoxo, sally

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