shoes, bags, and jewels: a shop preview

Here is the first shop preview for November, and it's full of shoes, bags, jewelry, and some bits of home decor.  Take a peek at what will be showing up in the shop shortly!

1960s scalloped red satin party pumps, by Margaret Jerrold.

1980s navy suede Italian made mary janes, by Land's End.

Nubuck suede and snakeskin oxfords, by Bally.

1940s cream and brown spectator pumps.

1950s black faux alligator Kelly bag, by Dover (in the shop already!).

1950s chocolate brown satin clutch.

Small 1940s or 1950s caramel leather suitcase, by GB Stylite.

1960s Sarah Coventry Sultana necklace, bracelet, and earrings parure.

Sports themed charm bracelet.

Chunky butterscotch Lucite bangle.

Pink rhinestones and faux pearls brooch and earring set.

Tooled leather belt with big Texas buckle.

Fancy floral potholder with jeweled hand.

Two prints with Italian made rococo metal frames.

Horse bookend.

xo

K

who wore it better?

Me, or... me?  Yeah, I'm posting an outfit post and it's nearly exactly the same as the last outfit post I did here, which was at the beginning of October.  Whoops.  So who wore it better?  November me, above?

Or October me, below?

My vote goes to November Me.  She has a relatively fresh new haircut, and doesn't have a bulky jacket on.  No surprise that in both photos I'm carrying my very favorite purse, a velvet tapestry bag from an antique mall last summer.  Oh, and apparently I like t-strap shoes and patterned tights.

I honestly didn't realize until I had already uploaded the photos that I wore this dress in my last outfit post.  It's relatively new, a 1950s dress that came from an estate buy this summer.  You can't really see it in the photos, but it's a sheer-ish voile, with pintucks on the bodice.  So yes--a closet way too full of vintage dresses, and I wear the same thing again and again.

Also, what you can't see very well on November Me is my new necklace from ThatOldBlueHouse2 on Etsy, so I took another picture of it.  Lisa uses vintage lace, fabrics, buttons, and marbles to make her jewelry.  I'd been wanting one of her lace necklaces for ages, but I fell in love with the trim she used for this one and had to have it!  It's gorgeous and so well made.  [And I've now edited this post to show the necklace correct side forward!]

I promise--the next outfit post will have me in something new.  Well, new-to-me.

xo

K

shoes, boots, bags, and Tumblr!

Because I don't already spend enough time online, I've started a Tumblr account. And I have to say: I'm addicted. Yeah, I'm late to the party, but whatever. I'm using it as a place to collect some of the many things with which I'm obsessed at any given moment, so expect to see lots about music, cocktails, wool socks, the Moomintrolls, Richard Armitage, terriers, etc. Fashion and vintage, too, even! (And if you have a Tumblr account, feel free to post it in the comments; I'm looking for interesting people to follow there.)

Here's a shop accessories update with lots of shoes, a few great leather bags, and more.

1950s Penney's Foremost mahogany leather work boots.

1980s woven leather ankle booties.

1960s deadstock cherry red pointy toe flats.

White bucks oxfords, by EnJolie.

Antiqued leather wingtip pumps.

1980s rainbow streamer wedges, by Sesto Meucci.

1950s men's cinnamon brown cap toe oxfords, by Edwin Clapp.

1960s deadstock caramel latte oxford flats, by Hi Brows.

1940s black nubuck bombshell pumps.

1980s Sebago Docksider boat shoes.

Adorable pink bow shoes.

1970s wood and leather high heel sandals, by Rapallo.

White fringe-y flat T-strap sandals, by Williams.

Red wooden clog sandals, by Berkemann.

1960s Schick safety razor, mint in packaging.

Western tooled leather purse.

Honey brown leather purse.

Painted tooled leather purse.

1950s pebbled leather zip-close portfolio with notebook paper.

Silk scarf with soldiers on horseback print.

Mid-century goldtone arrow brooch, by Trifari.

Deco tin and rhinestone brooch.

1950s magnolia blossom paper trays, by Kentley of Grand Rapids.

1960s novelty print--women on bicycles and pushing baby buggies, and men on scooters--apron with attached towel.

xo

K

the itsy bitsy spider

Just in time for Halloween: 1940s gold vermeil over sterling rhinestone-encrusted jelly belly spider pin/fur clip, by Alfred Philippe for Trifari. Coming to the shop tomorrow!

xo

K

Hats!

Tonight, the long-awaited Hat Preview!

But first I want to share with you my latest favorited Etsy item, from meekssandygirl's shop. She makes gorgeous crocheted cashmere necklaces, corsages, and sculpture. I found her when one of her necklaces was featured on the Etsy front page this afternoon. I just love the colors in this lemon necklace:

Isn't it lovely? I want it! It's one of the simpler pieces. She also has beautiful, intricate poppy and bluebell necklaces. Go check out her shop!


And without further ado, Hat Preview! This 1960s peridot or pistachio green raffia bucket hat is already in the shop:



Cute fedora-like number by Jan Leslie Custom Design.



Daisy mesh pillbox by Amy New York.



Pretty beige straw wide brim by Maxine Hats.



Floppy mod lemon yellow hat, An Everitt Original.


Will be adding them to the Etsy shop this week! Stay tuned...

xo
k