Vintage compacts, they don't make em like this anymore.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62062119/elgin-american-vintage-compact

Ahhh, black patent leather....

There is no true classic like a vintage black patent leather bag.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62135980/50s-vintage-theodore-black-patent?ref=em

Just love these videos and Lisa is a hoot to watch!

Gorgeous Ande Bag in Parakeet yellow!

Gorgeous parakeet yellow bag by Ande'. Perfect for that summer night out!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49388520/vintage-ande-parakeet-yellow-purse

Friends Sale

For the month of August I am having a Friends Sale
Buy one item and get the second (for a friend) 50% OFF!
Check it out ladies thevintagehatbox.etsy.com

Flowers for our hair!

Loved the song and now we can wear "Flowers in our Hair"

See my shop designsbyv.etsy.com for more headbands and hair clips.

Vintage inspired and colors that jump out at you.

You'll love em.

Pencil Skirts

A narrow, slim straight skirt called the "hobble,"and first pioneered by Poiret, restricted women's walking. It fell from a narrow waistband with little excess fabric, no gathers or pleats, and usually a small back split that allowed for movement.

Our cherished possessions

A historical record, a cherished possession, a personal belonging that may be described as a "second skin": Favorite items of clothing have the power to transform the body and spirit of women the world over and always have. The interest in vintage clothing ties deeply into this almost physical response to fashion.          From the introduction of Vintage Fashion

Eva Gardner a true beauty.

The Scarf, an amazing accessory

The scarf is an amazing accessory from Paris to San Francisco and every designer in between has designed these amazing works of art.

Beautiful colors and fabrics were and are still used to make this amazing accessory. They were stylish and continue to be one of the most truly unique pieces in every woman's closet.

We wear them on our heads, around our necks, even tied upon our handbags for that extra flair.

We mix match modern ensembles with a vintage scarf and we create a truly unique look as well.

Stylish designs and beautiful works of art...the scarf.

I Have a Handle on the Situation

I have a handle on the situation. 
I have a handle on my space and contents.
My vacant hollow.
Or the items of which I house a dozen odds and ends.
I always know what I possess or what may be un-there or missing.
To study my physiognomy, one might think not much or lacking.
But closer on inspection. I am near divine and worthy of great travels.
A true companion of love and comfort, recognition, the familiar.
I have been held in such clutch and such a love storm by my mistress and her values.
She takes me aboard a thousand footsteps, always holding on and never once ignoring.
Mostly I am there to steady, to balance her or witness.
She sometimes shuffles through my soul in search of needy things,
like painted sticks and looking glasses of which I keep most dear.
She searches inward and there she looks inside my sacred space.
Full of painted stick and looking glasses.
I am my lady's handbag.    ~D. Roby

 

Scarves are so glamorous! Jackie Kennedy was the queen of fashion and knew just what accessories made a woman even more beautiful.
I'll be adding more scarves to my shop this weekend. Check them out dolls!