NorthStar Vintage

Relocating

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:32:00 +0000

To Wordpress. It's still work in progress, so you might see the theme change 15 times in an hour, but I'm started posting over there, and have to admit that (shhhhh) I like it much...

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Portland Picnic

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:05:00 +0000

Mr. NSV and I went to the Portland Picnic last weekend to buy Christmas presents from local indy craftsfolk. Bad dea, in retrospect, because all we wanted to do was buy for ourselves. A few of the...

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Bad Taste

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:12:00 +0000

I love the saying, "Her taste is in her mouth." With my affection for bizarro lawn art, spooky head art, and 70's motorcycle helmets, some would probably say that about me. But I like to...

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Something to think about

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:45:00 +0000

The Politics of Vintage Including the questions: Is wearing a fashion from an oppressive time period indeed a symbol of that oppression? Is there such a thing as "reclaiming" these fashions so...

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Happy Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:23:00 +0000

We've assembled the aluminum tree (sadly the color wheel does not work), put on the vintage ornaments (there was some red wine involved, so we did lost a few), and propped up Scary Santa in the...

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Let's try this again.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:51:00 +0000

Apparently my previous sale only lasted for one day. So I've extended it until January, and deepened the discount to 35%. Click on the 1940's lavender silk Art Deco dress (now 35% off) to go to...

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Christmas doesn't have to be scary.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:55:00 +0000

30% off all eBay store items!

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Sparkly (and some not so sparkly) things

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:34:00 +0000

Holiday clothes for women and men. Click on the photos to go to the auctions, or click HERE to see all my items. 50's Hourglass Rhinestone Studded Sheath 50's Red Satin...

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Best Novelty Print EVER.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:20:00 +0000

I know, I know, I've said this before. But this one is IT. Vintage 1950's Dress with Atomic/Abstract Dogs and Dogwalkers. (up for sale now on eBay) The best part? It reminds me of...

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Oh dear.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:36:00 +0000

There are some insanely beautiful items coming up for sale in the Christie's Fashion Through the Ages auction in London on December 3. If I'm on your Christmas list, here are a few...

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Over here!

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:36:00 +0000

I've been ignoring this blog because I've been working on my new blog/website (as soon as I figure out a couple of CSS tweaks I will be DONE!). Still, I've been posting on Facebook and on...

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Change

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:27:00 +0000

It looks like I'll be integrating my blog into my new website, and unless I can figure out a decent looking feed (really, it should not be that hard, but it is), I'll be relocating this blog. I...

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The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:32:00 +0000

by Melody Fortier. as reviewed by Sandra at Debutante Clothing. I need to get my hands on this book!

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Big Cats

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:35:00 +0000

I love big cats. Specifically, this big cat (The Stig a/k/a Captain Puffy Pants) I love the big cats on this Serbin dress too: They're angry! You can read more about Serbin...

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Serendipity Redux

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I was so moved by this article in the local Maine paper, about the 70th reunion of the Cony High School Class of 1939. "This is our last hurrah," is what really got me. And...

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Karma. Flattery. Plaid.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:34:00 +0000

As I've been training for a half-marathon, I've been listening to A LOT of podcasts. One of my recent favorites is The Sound of Young America with Jesse Thorn. I listened to the entire...

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Second best vintage leather jacket ever.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:34:00 +0000

If I didn't already own the best vintage leather jacket in the world: (it's a Brooks 60's cafe racer jacket with stars on the cuffs), then I would keep this for myself: It's a 40's Horsehide...

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One more reason I love my job.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:42:00 +0000

I'm a geek for research. While searching for information about this Conmar Zipper on a 1940's Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket (to be listed momentarily) I came across this blog post....with...

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Noir

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:19:00 +0000

In acknowledgement of daylight savings time I've just listed some gorgeous black 1940's clothing on eBay. Note that this is an acknowledgment, not a celebration. I'm not really a fan of...

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Snow good.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Snowfall in October does not bode well. But last night's mini-squall forced me to acknowledge winter, and list accordingly (though grumpily). Here's my first batch of winter coats. There...

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Why I hate October

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:28:00 +0000

As I'm sure you're all aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, even without the official designation, I'm pretty damn aware of breast cancer during this month, as my mother died of...

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Boots!

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:11:00 +0000

As mentioned in a previous blog, or, rather blogs, boots, both wearing them and selling them, help me deal with the cold weather. Here are a few I have listed right now: (click on the photo to go...

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I love it when this happens.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:29:00 +0000

In my 10 years of selling, I've only been able to find the original ad for an item of selling twice. One was for a Bali-Bo bra, which had an extended run, so it wasn't even an exact match (sadly the...

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The screens go off. The storms go on.

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0000

It's always a sad day when the screen windows come off, and the storm windows go on. Not only because it involves cleaning the glass (using vinegar/water/a dollop of detergent and newspaper - it...

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Vintage Inspirations

noreply@blogger.com (NorthStar Vintage) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:39:00 +0000

At the Vintage Fashion Guild. So much eye candy! I can never get my act together enough to participate, but I encourage you to check out those who did!

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