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!

Thank you Boathouse Cards

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c343ed1b7336d91e0035299/go-retro
Laura included me in her treasurer this week. What a doll!

So many new fabulous items listed recently!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagehatbox

Next month is friendship month. I think i'll have a sale "buy one and get one for your friend for free!

The Vintage Hat Box Signature Stamp has arrived!

Very excited about my new stamp from Sylvia (bff). Going to be my signature for all things vintage and glamorous!

It's official

http://www.thevintagehatbox.etsy.com/

The Hatbox Vintage is born! I am choosing today because my BFF helped me, as she always does, come up with the name. It has been about 2 months of kicking around a name for my vintage shop on etsy. With the idea of only selling vintage glamour items like gorgeous bags/clutches, scarves, shoes, jewelry and of course hats. Perhaps even dressess and shoes, it was not easy to pick the perfect name.

So one morning, yesterday to be exact, my best friend text me about a movie and the chat begins, you see we could go on forever (that's what BFF's do right), anyhoot I mentioned my name search and in one sentence she says "i'm not good at that but the first thing that comes to mind is "hatbox", the ladies were always carrying hatboxes" and the rest is history. You see, she is good at that.

So today is my "Friend's" birthday and why not pick her birthday for the birth of my new shop
the VINTAGE HAT BOX      http://www.thevintagehatbox.etsy.com/    Love it!
Happy Birthday to my new shop and especially to my best friend forever Sylvia!
                                                                        ~v

I am honored. ~v

http://cherylspurplecow.blogspot.com/2010/06/good-morning.html

Bold Pearl Necklace adds glam to my new collection!

New line with lots of glamour is about to be unveiled!

So many new items with a vintage glam inspiration, i'm hoping to post this week. Very excited for all to see!

Pearls, glass beads, black beads and so many other pieces used in this line. 

a lady can never have enough accessories! 

Thank you DESIGNbyHELEN

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=131816

Viva Las Vegas Baby!
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Fiesta Summer Bracelets are listed! http://www.designsbyv.etsy.com/
They will accent your favorite swim suit and add spice to your entire wardrobe.

Very excited to join the Etsy Does Vegas Team!

The women of yester-year are true inspirations of todays fashions.

a fabulous piece, destined to be a wardrobe staple.

Bold Pearls make a bold statement!

Large Pearl Necklace. i just love this piece.

Pearl Bracelet

Vintage Glamour Inspired Accessories!

I have been inspired by the women of yester-year! and so i give you my Vintage Inspired Collection which has been selling from Los Angeles to Boston. These are the accessories that make you feel beautiful, fabulous, sexy and put a sassy step in your walk. Yes as the glamour women of yester-year had the confident attitude while posing for Hollywood promo shots, i have created pieces that are equally bold, sassy and simply daring. Be fearless and have fun!
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