tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81723680581089248602024-03-19T06:10:34.477-07:00News Unique Vintage ReviewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-66126221319079768732012-07-31T17:15:00.000-07:002012-07-31T17:15:00.559-07:00The Best Place to Find Vintage Snowmobile Parts for Your Vintage Sleds<br /> <p>Numerous people around the world love the idea of vintage snowmobiles and that means major interest in vintage snowmobile parts. For those of you out there that want to know about certain parts for your own vintage snowmobiles, you may think they are hard to get as they are vintage. But actually, the parts are really not that hard to find. Like you, there are many vintage snowmobile lovers out there. Some of them are into collections, some are into information dissemination, and some are into the snowmobile activities. Others like to do restorations, and yet others prefer to provide vintage snowmobile parts.</p><p>So basically, the parts are really not that hard to find. If you do not know yet, the Internet is one of the major factors that spurred the widespread appreciation of vintage snowmobiles. Because of the Internet, people who appreciate these vintage snow vehicles found a common ground to share their interests and passion. So if you are in need of vintage snowmobile parts, it is not surprising that you can find plenty of them over the World Wide Web. Searching any major search engine for the parts is very easy and very fruitful. A lot of online merchants are offering exactly what you might need! There are also many online classified ads made specifically for people to buy and sell their vintage snowmobiles and their parts. If you do a search on "vintage snowmobile parts" or "vintage snowmobile classified," you will probably find what you need. If the parts that you need are not heavy of bulky, look around different auction sites as well. The shipping charges probably would not be too expensive and you are likely to get a good bargain as well.</p><p>If you are lucky enough to have an establishment near you that offers vintage snowmobile parts, then you can go there. However, don't pass up the possibility of a better deal on the internet. Naturally, like anything, you should shop smart. The best way to do this is to search for plenty of information and do numerous comparisons. You can go over people's testimonials and check an online store for its credibility. If you do your homework you should have a smooth experience that could turn into a long-term business relationship with a good online provider of vintage snowmobile parts.</p><p>So whether you are simply a hobbyist or a restoration expert for vintage snowmobiles, you need only look over the Internet for your needed antique snowmobile parts. Do some comparisons so that you can get the parts with the best value. The best vintage snowmobile parts providers online do their best to provide good service. With luck you can find whatever it is that you need. With the right parts you can go on enjoying your vintage snowmobile. You might even want to attend races and shows to show off your revitalized vintage snowmobile!</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Chris Leung<br> Looking for <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintage-snowmobile.com">vintage snowmobile</a> and <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintage-snowmobile.com">vintage snowmobile parts</a>? Check out the wide selections of brand name vintage snowmobiles, parts, accessories, and apparel at <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintage-snowmobile.com">http://www.vintage-snowmobile.com</a></p><p>Be sure to check out the exciting vintage snowmobile racing videos!</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-70740820403623381022012-07-31T13:04:00.000-07:002012-07-31T13:04:00.651-07:00If You Want To Pamper Yourself Wear Vintage Lingerie<br /> <p>If all you've ever worn is modern lingerie you will be absolutely amazed and thrilled when you put on your very first piece of vintage nylon lingerie. The feel of vintage nylon cannot be compared to any other fabric, the smooth body pleasing feel is unequaled. In the world of vintage clothing lingerie is the most intimate category and it is the subject of this article. Today vintage sellers consider clothing through the 1980s to be vintage, not everyone agrees. We will be talking about lingerie from the 1950s through the 1970s. If you are lucky you may find fabulous nylon creations from the 1950s but most of your finds will be from the 1960s and 1970s. It's possible to find nylon lingerie made today but if you compare the quality of the fabric and workmanship of the garment to vintage, the superiority of vintage is unmistakable. We are accustomed to polyester lingerie and some vintage lingerie from the 1960s and 1970s will be polyester. Many of those items came from large chain stores who specialized in inexpensive copies of quality lingerie.</p><p>By now you can tell I'm not fond of polyester although polyester with a silk finish does a fairly good job. Silk is not my primary interest in vintage fabric but I find the feel of vintage silk to be absolutely delicious. Rayon is another wonderful vintage fabric but today we focus on vintage nylon lingerie. You will develop favorite vintage fabrics as you familiarize yourself with vintage lingerie using your sense of touch. Of course there is more to learning about vintage lingerie than just the delight of touch. Once you know you want to wear vintage nylon lingerie because of how it feels you will find lots of other reasons to love these treasures from another era. You may end up collecting and wearing only lingerie made by a certain maker from the past. Vanity Fair is one of the most well known but as you do some research you will find there are hundreds of brands, some were small companies only in business for a short time. The major labels are most likely the brands you will encounter. An entire article could be written about vintage labels so I'll only mention a few you will likely come across. Van Raalte is a quality label and almost as well known as Vanity Fair. Other labels you may find are Movie Star, Artemis, Munsingwear, Luxite, Kayser, Gotham Gold Stripe, Barbizon, Kickernick, Wonder Maid, Mojud, Rovel, Val Mode, Seamprufe and Aristocraft. This list is by no means complete, it's just the ones I could think of quickly. The older labels will be embroidered, you can see the threads on the back side of the label, older Vanity Fair labels are a good example. Just like the brand names are a subject too long for an article, so too is a description of labels. The older full slips will have metal adjustor hardware on the straps, newer full slips will have plastic adjustors. In this instance newer could mean anywhere from the late 1960s depending on when a company switched to plastic.</p><p>A good garment to begin with is either a slip or a gown because these are readily available. You might want to visit a vintage store so you can learn to recognize vintage lingerie. The label is a good indicater, the older the garment the more likely it will not be a printed label where the letters wash away in time. Speaking of washing, do not ever put vintage lingerie in the washing machine, never never in the washing machine or the dryer. How to care for your lingerie deserves an entire article to properly cover the subject. For now your lingerie will be safe with a quick dip in sudsy water and 2 rinses will keep your vintage lingerie perfect for many years. Drip drying your lingerie will make it smooth and ready to wear with no ironing. Hang your slip or gown on a plastic hanger over the shower head and let it drip dry. Panties or half slips can be dried on a skirt hanger that has plastic clips, if metal touches lingerie you run the risk of rust.</p><p>Vintage sizes are not all uniform but then neither is the sizing of modern clothing. For a full slip or nightgown the size usually corresponds to your bra size. If you wear a size 34 bra you would wear a size 34 full slip or gown. Nylon tricot full slips and gowns usually have a built in stretch of approximately 2" so fit is fairly easy. Half slip fit is determined by waist and hip sizes and are sized Small, Medium or Large, usually if the waist fits the hips will fit. Panties today are still sized with the same numbers as vintage but you should know your measurements and carry a cloth tape measure with you when you shop. Most collectibles are just to hang on the wall or set on a table to be admired. Vintage lingerie can be enjoyed every day and will last for years since you know how long it's already been around.</p><p>By now I hope you are excited enough to want to know where you can find these marvelous treasures. I would make your first stop a vintage shop and if the salesperson is knowledgeable and talkative you will be in luck. You should also check any thrift stores in your area, some will have actual vintage and you may come across a real find. Searching for vintage lingerie takes some effort but the time is well spent when you find a great garment. I suggest the physical shopping to acquaint you with actual garments but you will also want to do research on the internet. Once you have an idea of quality and condition you will want to try online stores and of course eBay. You need to be wary of any garment you cannot physically see and touch. This is why it's vital you start by going where you can examine actual vintage lingerie. When you buy from a vintage lingerie website choose a site that has been in business online for several years. Read the descriptions carefully, a garment that is described as excellent should not have any flaws. A seller that supplies a lot of information about an item should be presumed to be knowledgeable. Emailing a seller about a specific item is a good way to find out more about the item. The sellers answer will give you an idea of how much you may be valued as a customer.</p><p>Many lingerie garments have survived over the years and the information about vintage lingerie is extensive. I hope this short article piques your interest and you take the time to appreciate the beauty and quality of vintage lingerie.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p><a target="_new" href="http://vintageslips.com">http://vintageslips.com</a><BR> <a target="_new" href="http://mkasp.com/vintage">http://mkasp.com/vintage</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-74936061215087318492012-07-31T09:58:00.000-07:002012-07-31T09:58:00.042-07:00Vintage Home Accessories - Why the Vintage Look is So Popular<br /> <p>Vintage style home interiors have become increasingly popular in the UK and abroad, with exquisite decorative touches and vintage home accessories.</p><p>So what is it about this look that homeowners love so much?</p><p>First of all, the cost is one of the most attractive elements of choosing a vintage look. It can <b>easily be achieved on a small budget,</b> so those of us who can't afford wrought iron furniture and chandeliers need not despair! There are a whole load of creative little tricks that can be used to save money, while still producing a stunning and stylish home environment.</p><p>With a timeless element, <b>vintage is a look that will last.</b> Unlike some modern looks that require specific styles of appliances and accessories, the vintage look is eclectic and can easily be added to over time. A few new items added to it can make a wonderful impact when you want a bit of a change - rather than having to get rid of last year's items.</p><p>It's also hugely about re-using and re-vamping, because mixing old and new is the way to achieve the perfect vintage home. You can salvage old furniture and spruce the room up with some elegant decorations in a vintage style - which is not only manageable in terms of cost, but environmentally beneficial too.</p><p>While a vintage look does require a certain amount of work in reviving old items, it can also be a lot of fun. Odd chairs can be painted to match each other; or even to mismatch! A wood stain or a coat of white or pastel paint can make all the difference to shabby dining furniture or a kitchen counter.</p><p>Another lovely element to the vintage style is that it can be truly <b>personalised. </b>It's the collection and placement of items collected from your life, complemented by subtle decorative accessories.</p><p>Delightfully, vintage home accessories are often not only beautiful, but functional as well. Because the whole look harks back to a time when household items were built to last and be decorative as well as useful, kitchen accessories and items such as racks and hooks are at the core of vintage beauty.</p><p>A vintage country look is perhaps one of the most pleasing and easy to achieve. A mix of colourful patterns alongside white or light painted furniture will bring this clean, fresh look to your home.</p><p>Creative tricks - such as using remnant fabrics to re-cover chair seats, complementing bright vases with dried flowers and repainting old wicker furniture - can be used alongside a few beautiful vintage home accessories, such as picture frames and kitchen items, to create a lovely eclectic room. Once you start looking, it's easy to find beautiful ginghams, faded florals and chintzes.</p><p><b>Vintage is a timeless, cosy style of home decor </b>- using delicate decorative touches, it can brighten up a home without costing the earth. It also has a personal touch, with no two vintage style homes ever looking the same.</p><p>Just remember not to clutter rooms too much - and always keep an eye out for vintage home accessories to add to your look.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>See how you can transform your home using <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintagestylegifts.co.uk/">Vintage and Retro Accessories</a> at Vintage Style Gifts. From tea cosies to garden furniture, there is a wide selection of all things vintage to brighten up any home.</p><p><b>Bio: </b> Debbie Wright is the owner of Vintage Style Gifts, an online boutique offering a fabulous selection of retro and vintage accessories for the home and garden.</p><p>Having always filled her own home with Retro and Vintage Chic style accessories found on travels far and wide, her passion for all things Retro can now be shared.</p><p>Visit her website at <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintagestylegifts.co.uk">http://www.vintagestylegifts.co.uk</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-62114802183578194672012-07-31T05:26:00.000-07:002012-07-31T05:26:00.164-07:00Vintage Shopping<br /> <p>So, you're interested in buying vintage clothes. But where do you start? One big impediment to the modern vintage shopper is an inability to find a reliable and quality purveyor of vintage clothing. It is difficult to find something that you want when you really have no idea where to look! But in actuality, there are many reliable places to find vintage clothes. This guide will explain how to accurately seek out and identify quality vintage clothes. Whether you want a dress, shirt, or designer bag, vintage sellers ought to have what you want.So, you're interested in buying vintage clothes. But where do you start? One big impediment to the modern vintage shopper is an inability to find a reliable and quality purveyor of vintage clothing. It is difficult to find something that you want when you really have no idea where to look! But in actuality, there are many reliable places to find vintage clothes. This guide will explain how to accurately seek out and identify quality vintage clothes. Whether you want a dress, shirt, or designer bag, vintage sellers ought to have what you want.</p><p>When you are looking for vintage clothes, it's important to scrutinize the quality of the item. Keep your eyes peeled for snags in fabric and other intrinsic manufacturing errors. Also look out for stains and tears, which may often be located in the lining of clothing. Damaged clothing is much cheaper, but the obvious downside is that it is damaged, and not as attractive to the wearer. Sellers will almost always mark down clothing that is damaged unless it is a famous designer piece. Consider the age of your vintage clothing and weigh that against how you wear it. Old clothing is frequently fragile, and you don't want something you have paid dearly for to fall apart. However, most clothing being sold is of good quality and sturdy build. In fact, much vintage clothing was made with more skill and care than contemporary clothing!</p><p>Local flea markets and swap meets are convenient repeat-sellers of vintage clothing. Sometimes colleges or other organizations host fundraising flea markets for their students. This is a great opportunity for you as a buyer. Individual sellers will come together at these types of events and display their inventory. At these events, keep your eyes peeled for familiar names - things with labels like "Dior," "Pucci." and "Schiaparelli" will fetch hefty prices on resale. Designer names in general will sell for high prices, especially vintage items. Vintage nightdresses are also easy to find, attractive, and cheap. Many sellers own their own vintage stores. Look around your neighborhood for hidden independent vintage stores. Specialty stores may be a bit pricier but generally have consistency in the quality and quantity of their items.</p><p>The online market is a painless and easy way to find and purchase clothing. Most real-life vintage stores have online counterparts, where you can purchase something that you saw in the store. The internet auction site, eBay, has a vastly diverse selection of things. Vintage hats, gloves, shawls, dresses, skirts, purses, and even opera glasses are available, in addition to a host of other items. Bidding can sometimes drive the price of items up very high. However, with a skilled eye and discerning bidding strategy, you will more often than not be able to buy a cute item for less than thirty dollars. For the purchaser who does not enjoy playing the bidding game, many sellers offer a "buy it now" automatic purchase option.</p><p>With these tips, you'll be sure to find yourself the nice vintage garment you were looking for.</p><p>When you are looking for vintage clothes, it's important to scrutinize the quality of the item. Keep your eyes peeled for snags in fabric and other intrinsic manufacturing errors. Also look out for stains and tears, which may often be located in the lining of clothing. Damaged clothing is much cheaper, but the obvious downside is that it is damaged, and not as attractive to the wearer. Sellers will almost always mark down clothing that is damaged unless it is a famous designer piece. Consider the age of your vintage clothing and weigh that against how you wear it. Old clothing is frequently fragile, and you don't want something you have paid dearly for to fall apart. However, most clothing being sold is of good quality and sturdy build. In fact, much vintage clothing was made with more skill and care than contemporary clothing!</p><p>Local flea markets and swap meets are convenient repeat-sellers of vintage clothing. Sometimes colleges or other organizations host fundraising flea markets for their students. This is a great opportunity for you as a buyer. Individual sellers will come together at these types of events and display their inventory. At these events, keep your eyes peeled for familiar names - things with labels like "Dior," "Pucci." and "Schiaparelli" will fetch hefty prices on resale. Designer names in general will sell for high prices, especially vintage items. Vintage nightdresses are also easy to find, attractive, and cheap. Many sellers own their own vintage stores. Look around your neighborhood for hidden independent vintage stores. Specialty stores may be a bit pricier but generally have consistency in the quality and quantity of their items.</p><p>The online market is a painless and easy way to find and purchase clothing. Most real-life <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vintageandshopping.com">vintage</a> stores have online counterparts, where you can purchase something that you saw in the store. The internet auction site, eBay, has a vastly diverse selection of things. Vintage hats, gloves, shawls, dresses, skirts, purses, and even opera glasses are available, in addition to a host of other items. Bidding can sometimes drive the price of items up very high. However, with a skilled eye and discerning bidding strategy, you will more often than not be able to buy a cute item for less than thirty dollars. For the purchaser who does not enjoy playing the bidding game, many sellers offer a "buy it now" automatic purchase option.</p><p>With these tips, you'll be sure to find yourself the nice vintage garment you were looking for.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Charles bloom</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-26943003365189461802012-07-31T01:23:00.000-07:002012-07-31T01:23:00.168-07:00Vintage Treasure Hunting in London<br /> <p>There are very few places in the UK better for hunting out vintage treasures than the world famous Portobello Road, West London. Fifteen minutes walk north from Notting Hill Gate underground station, or five minutes east from Ladbroke Grove station, under a giant tent beside the M40 flyover, Portobello Green Market flourishes on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.</p><p>On Friday and Saturday at least thirty good dealers can be found selling a fantastic range of vintage clothing and vintage accessories. It's definitely not to be missed. Many of these dealers come to London each weekend from the provinces with new vintage and antique treasures gleaned from charity shops, auctions, house clearances and rag yards to sell on at very reasonable prices.</p><p>Serious vintage buyers are there early - 7am - and, in winter, take a torch. You will have plenty of competition, even at seven, because anybody who buys and sells vintage in London will be there. It is also popular with designers - established and student - Cath Kiddson is a regular, but most big-named designers, like Paul Smith - will usually send a representative buyer.</p><p>These designers are looking for vintage ideas for conversion. Vintage clothing was constructed quite differently when compared with today's fashion garments made in China or India, as cheaply as possible. It is interesting to see how vintage garments were cut and put together and sometimes, for just a few pounds spent in Portobello Road, a forgotten piece of dressmaking skill can be rediscovered. These details incorporated into the design of a new garment can often improve the shape and fall, possibly making the difference between success and failure of a whole line.</p><p>Designers also covet vintage prints and weaves, to be copied and converted. Cath Kiddson has made a huge success of incorporating vintage textile motifs into her designs for home-wares. A colourful printed design on a vintage skirt, dress, scarf, apron or even a lampshade that may have been popular in the nineteen-thirties is now out of copyright and free to convert. Textile print motifs that would have been very familiar to our grandmothers can now be seen copied and used, sometimes with slight alterations or additions, on book covers, plastic bags, tin boxes, rucksacks and (Kiddson again) even tents.</p><p>As the sun comes up, activity will be frenetic. Stallholders running back and forth between their vehicles and stalls carrying colourful armfuls of vintage clothing or pushing wheeled rails laden with vintage coats and dresses. Some arrive with anonymous black-plastic sacks bulging with vintage secrets, which are simply tipped onto the floor. Buyers rush from place to place rummaging and haggling over vintage handbags, vintage shoes and even scraps of cloth. Arguments are common, but quickly settled; after all, everyone is there for the same reason, to trade and arguments are bad for business.</p><p>There are always famous faces around Portobello Road so don't be surprised to see celebrities haggling along with everyone else. In fact, if you don't see at least one famous face, I'd say, you weren't looking. Actors and models not only buy vintage, they also sell it. More than one stallholder on Portobello Green is a "resting actor" and there are a few ex-models too.</p><p>I guarantee, that if you deal in vintage textiles, wear vintage clothing or vintage accessories, or are furnishing you home in vintage style, a visit to Portobello Green on a Friday or Saturday morning will always be interesting, often exciting, definitely fun and sometimes very rewarding.</p><p>Sunday on Portobello Road is a little different. There is no need to be there before dawn as less established, casual traders dominate a much smaller selection of stalls with more emphasis on crafts. For the vintage hunter Sunday is much more hit or miss.</p><p>But, on any day in Portobello Road and the surrounding area you will find plenty of friendly coffee shops and cafes where, after vintage treasure hunting, you can have breakfast, read the morning paper and people watch.</p><p>One particularly amusing sight, if you are eating breakfast in the popular Mike's Café, Blenheim Crescent, is the endless stream of tourists photographing or being photographed outside the Travel Bookshop opposite. They believe this to be the bookshop featured in the very successful movie Notting Hill, filmed in the area. The shop, in the film, is owned by the posh-but-poor William Thacker played by Hugh Grant, who falls in love with a rich and famous actress, Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), who can't decide what she wants, but, naturally, chooses Grant in the end.</p><p>The joke is, that none of these scenes were filmed in the Travel Bookshop, Blenheim Crescent. The film company hired a shop around the corner in Portobello Road and converted it to look like a bookshop.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Sam Scribbler <br> <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintageragtrader.com/">Visit Vintage Rag Trader!</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-4422257916418247512012-07-30T21:39:00.000-07:002012-07-30T21:39:00.289-07:00Your Online Vintage Clothing Guide<br /> <p>Buying vintage clothing is becoming ever popular and more mainstream by the day. And we don't all live in uber cool cities with bags of vintage shops to choose from. So most of us, through choice or not, are looking to buy vintage clothing online. So lets embrace this, put our feet up, make a cuppa and take a look at what vintage clothing the world wide web has to offer.</p><p>A good vintage clothing company will be run by people who are as passionate about their business as you are about buying their clothing. Such high feelings for vintage are great because any questions you have will be easily answered. You should also feel free to contact these companies if you would like advice on particular styles of vintage clothing or how to put certain items and outfits together. Most of these sellers have a real eye for fashion, cut and style as well as heaps of knowledge and experience of many decades of clothing.</p><p>The real bonus of using an online vintage clothes shop is that all the available stock is clearly laid out in relevant sections, with multiple photographs and descriptions, giving you the chance to browse in detail at your leisure. Most websites will sell a combination of mens and womens vintage clothing and many now also sell a range of retro clothing too. Another good tip is to search all sections of the website - as there may be hidden gems throughout. Bargain, clearance and sale sections are also bursting with vintage clothing - check these areas particularly if you are very petite or plus size.</p><p>Buying online is fantastic if you are the kind of buyer who likes to mix vintage clothing with high street pieces. Whether it's dresses teamed with killer high street heels, or designer denim combined with vintage knitwear - you can easily cross reference between a whole array of different websites. Much more fun than trailing from one side of town to another in four inch stacks!</p><p>Vintage clothing websites are available twenty-four hours a day giving you access whenever it suits you. Once you have then found your desired piece(s) of vintage clothing, simply purchase online and let them do all the hard work! Orders can easily be tracked and within days, your fabulous new vintage clothing will be delivered directly to your door.</p><p>Vintage websites can also save you a packet! Internet only boutiques have lower overheads (no shop rent, rates, utilities etc) and therefore can afford to offer top quality vintage clothing for even less money! There will probably be a small postage charge but even this tends to be wavered if you spend over a certain amount.</p><p>Always check the terms of your chosen website, but most will have easy to understand policies for returns and exchanges and are happy to help if you come across any problems.</p><p>All things considered, buying vintage clothing online is an easier, more comfortable and hassle-free way to get your hands on the clothing you love. So have a good surf, find your favourites and get clicking - who knows what treasures you might find.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>My Vintage are a leading online vintage & retro clothing retailer. Visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.myvintage.co.uk">http://www.myvintage.co.uk</a> for a wide range of vintage & retro clothing for men & women.</p><p>Copyright 2009, My Vintage. May be reprinted in its entirety with full credit given to My Vintage and a link to <a target="_new" href="http://www.myvintage.co.uk">http://www.myvintage.co.uk</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-33475543750221730292012-07-30T16:45:00.000-07:002012-07-30T16:45:01.065-07:00How To Identify And Buy Vintage Clothing<br /> <p>Most of the clothing and accessories stores offer vintage products nowadays. A lot of people however think that vintage is old, thus used or that they should get a vintage piece because it is trendy. In reality vintage clothing refers to clothing created between the 1920s and the 1970s sometimes even 1980s. The specialty vintage clothing stores consider vintage clothing only the clothes created in the 1960s and 1970s. Sometimes people refer to vintage clothes as retro clothes. This is not necessarily true because for example a gown created by a world wide known designer can become a vintage piece of clothing after only three or four years from the date it was first presented.</p><p>If you want to buy vintage clothing or accessories you should expect to pay the same price as the prices of the newest collection available or sometimes even more. The vintage market like almost any other market is divided in two parts: the first part is the authentic vintage products market which are more expensive but are both collectibles and let you make a fashion statement; and the second part is the reproduced vintage products market which offers cheap products that copy the design and the material, but that are actually produced very recently.</p><p>There are a few things you should keep in mind when searching for vintage clothes. Most of the times the size is given in terms of hip, waist, and bust measurements, thus if you only know your size you might not be able to buy the product. Carefully read all the details provided with the product. The authentic vintage clothes information will contain details about all the details of the product, existent damages, material made from, original color and present color, year of fabrication if possible as well as designer. They will also provide several pictures showing the product from different angles so that you can asses its condition.</p><p>A lot of times authentic vintage clothes are already worn, but in a great condition. They are called vintage clothes because they belong to a different period of times, and it rarely happens that people buy clothes and do not wear them at all and do not give them away. A new or almost new vintage clothing piece can be a very expensive item like an evening gown that one can wear only at certain occasions. A lot of famous people or not so famous but very rich people have event outfits they only wear once, but do not give them away because of different reasons. When this is the case their clothing products can become vintage clothing products that look extremely good and do not even look like they have been worn.</p><p><b>Know Your Vintage Clothing Condition</b></p><p>Because vintage clothing is not new, it's important that you properly understand the condition of a garment. Some sellers rely on a naming system that will help you assess what you can expect when you buy vintage clothing and accessories on eBay. Here's a listing of terms from the Fashion-Era Web site.</p><p>*Mint: An item is as perfect and pristine as when it was originally made and shows no sign of wear (mint condition is rare for vintage clothing).</p><p>*Near mint: An item shows only the slightest signs of wear.</p><p>*Excellent: An item shows typical signs of wear due to occasional use.</p><p>*Very good: An item is considered wearable but has some surface flaws (staining or soiling, for example).</p><p>*Good: An item is wearable but cannot be returned to excellent condition even if repairs are made.</p><p>Of course, the older a piece of clothing is, the more likely it will display indications of its age. Signs of wear should be expected. Although condition ranks as a main buying consideration for vintage clothing, it's not as crucial for older items.</p><p>Don't buy something that you consider inferior just because it has a well known brand name. Ask the seller to specify any damage or irregularities a garment may have. And don't rely solely on a condition term if you are unsure of the quality of a garment.</p><p>As for size, it's always a good idea to buy a little big. If a piece of vintage clothing is particularly old, it might not withstand stretching. What's more, don't rely on modern sizing. Because vintage clothing is from past eras, sizes will vary from decade to decade and from manufacturer to manufacturer.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Extensive product research for lingerie items that are most in demand and negotiates price so you can get the styles you want at the prices you'll love. Want to see these wonderful deals? Available at: => <a target="_new" href="http://www.LingerieExposure.com">http://www.LingerieExposure.com</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-65140099849604997392012-07-30T13:39:00.000-07:002012-07-30T13:39:00.594-07:00Tried & True - The 2007 Vintage Port Wine Collection - Port Wine Vintages Reviewed<br /> <p>Artisan Vineyards recently savored the opportunity to taste through an extraordinary line up of Ports from the declared 2007 vintage. Chicago hosted eleven of the most celebrated Port houses earlier this year to launch the latest declared vintage and the reception met resounding enthusiasm. Among the world's longest-lived wines, vintage Port captures the senses completely and has duly earned its seat among the pantheon of the finest wines.</p><p><b>Vintage Port, an exceptional category</b></p><p>As vintage port is the most exceptional wine of the region, a vintage is seldom declared more than three times in each decade. House styles vary according to their land, production and which varieties are used of the 80 some permitted. When it comes to Port, the majority of wine drinkers are more accustomed to the more familiar styles available: Ruby, Tawny, Reserve Ruby and to some extent the LBVs. Beautiful in their own right, such styles offer but a glimpse of the effusive character vintage Port presents en force. When, during the course of a promising year, growers recognize the ideal conditions and handle the crop accordingly, they may find nature has blessed that particular harvest with unrivalled fruit, balance, depth and complexity. After the harvest, such a crop is often crushed under foot, fermented between 6% and 9% alcohol by volume and at which point fortified with a grape neutral spirit at 77% alcohol by volume at roughly one part spirit to four parts wine. It is then matured in cask for no more than two years leaving the rest of the development to evolve slowly behind glass over time -usually reaching their peak between 20 and 45 years old but often lasting well into their eighties and beyond. Rich, full, deep and structured, vintage Port stands head-and-shoulders above its peers.</p><p><b>Triumphant 2007 vintage declared</b></p><p>With precipitous, vine clad slopes that seem to loom high above and press in against the river, the Douro is renowned as a region with insurmountable topography, inhospitable schistose and granitic soils and a dry climate known for its raging sun; just the place for the tough indigenous grapes of Portugal. However, given a little tenderness, these varietals often find a voice that speaks of more than just deeply ripened and rendered fruit. Unlike the opaque concentration of the declared 2000 vintage or the ripe qualities of the 2003 vintage, 2007 will long be remembered as one of the most expressive and elegant Ports declared. According to Dominic Symington, whose family's stable includes Graham, Dow, Warre, Smith Woodhouse and Quinta do Vesuvio, 2007 stood proud as a "classical year," describing the Ports as more "feminine" and unique in their immediate pleasure despite their promise to last. Reflecting on the vintage as a whole, Dominic tells us "it was seldom over 105° -a relatively cool year for us." The weather was quite bad during flowering, and the season "continued with rather difficult conditions and a long rather cool summer. But then we had a copybook late summer with the odd day of rain, little moisture and a long and gentle growing season" -one that Symington reckons led the way for a remarkable vintage sure capture attention for their breadth, depth and high toned complexity.</p><p><b>Vintage Ports</b></p><p>Noval and Warre are two of the most distinguished Ports available. We feel extremely fortunate to carry these houses under our roof and even more so to provide you with access to their glorious Ports. Chuffed to have such an early glimpse onto the declared 2007 vintage, we took down our initial impressions with an eye to chart their development over time.</p><p>Quinta do Noval has made great wine since 1715 but it was the 1931 declaration that put the house's illustrious name on the map and their Port on every clamoring aficionados lips. Known as one of the most beautiful estates for the grounds' massive cedar trees and the stunning views that frame the heart of the Douro, Quinta do Noval deserves the hallowed reputation that sets it apart. Christian Seely, who has looked after Noval since 1993, was on hand in Chicago to share the quinta's latest vintage. Asking after the Noval's loftiest bottling, the Nacional, we were told by Seely that the 2007 Quinta do Noval is as great a Port from 2007 and that he actually preferred it to the eminent Nacional.</p><p>Quinta do Noval 2007 stood out among the other titans in the room for its deep, dark fruit, cocoa tannins, fresh mulberry and thistle come clover top notes and yet, despite a round and balanced attack, it seemed to swell to a saturating force through the end. For all its feminine balance it insists on showing you how the Douro can ripen its fruit so thoroughly even during a more elegant vintage. Even though a wine so rich will no doubt last decades, it presented heaps of flavors already calling "come hither" without decanting. Perhaps patience is sometimes overrated.</p><p>Further along, we remarked how many of these great Ports were already approachable fresh out of the gates. One in particular was Noval's Silval 2007 Vintage Port from estate grown fruit. Silval's captivating fragrance is generous with a pure core of red fruit and lifted cardamom among an array of other brown spices. It struck us as lighter and fresher with a lovely approachable style. Possessing ample weight, the Silval has the stuffing to last but not so much that you need to keep it at arms length for another decade -it's simply a happy choice: drink down as you please or see how beauty evolves.</p><p>Warre's 2007 Vintage Port burst from the glass with penetrating aromas of just about every kind red and black fruit, anise, cloves, aromatic hardwoods and lifting floral notes. Since 1670, Warre's name has been synonymous with great Port and this example surely conveys why. This 2007 combines the bold concentration from the 25 year old vines grown at the Bom Retiro estate with the high toned structure from the Cavadinha vineyards that preserve a clean and focused lift. A glowing texture fills the mouth with rich, bright fruit and then moves you with the savory spice of fine grained tannins. Much like Dominic Symington who runs Warre's with a warm and steady charm, the 2007 speaks eloquently of the Douro, the benign vintage and the expressive fruit that wafts up from the glass. With blackberry low notes checked by taut cherry high notes, Warre's 2007 engages the palate with spiced plums, a bright cranberry structure and rich and ripe dark fruits sure to last and evolve beyond measure.</p><p>None combine the depth, concentration and longevity of vintage Port. Such a rich and complex fortified can grab you by the collar and pull you in. A moment later it might lure you quietly with the subtlety of its fragrance. The palate can occupy your entirety. On the finish, fresh nuances might surface just when you thought it had shown you everything. It's long lived on the palate, lasting in the bottle and will surface in your memories years after you enjoyed that bottle's last drop. Are there any things in life greater than ingredients that inspire and spark memory; memories of a rare vintage, of bottles to mark a birth or a wedding, memories of forgotten friends or the distant past? Vintage Port etches itself in thoughts like no other wine. Thanks to a clement 2007 these vintage Ports need not rest before their corks are pulled and yet they promise to please no matter when they surface from the cellar.</p><p>Although some of our retailing partners may still have stock of the Ports listed above, twelve bottles are all that remain (when this was written) of the Noval 2007 Vintage Port.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Artisan Vineyards is an <a target="_new" href="http://www.artisanvineyards.com">online wine store</a>. Search for wine by varietal, region, or taste profile. Check out our selection of <a target="_new" href="http://www.artisanvineyards.com/Products/WineCatalog.aspx?p0=v:60">Port wine</a> on sale at artisanvineyards.com.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-16167988761039798422012-07-30T08:54:00.000-07:002012-07-30T08:54:00.478-07:00Where to Find Vintage Jewelry Bargains<br /> <p>There are a large variety of locations where you may find fabulous vintage jewelry. But if you don't have experience buying vintage treasures then it would be best to take some time and do a tad bit of research before you head out to shop. Having said that, the following are outstanding places to check out when you head out to hunt for your vintage earrings or brooches.</p><p>Vintage clothing shops and consignment stores: These shops don't just sell fun clothing. You may also find fantastic vintage brooches, rings, earrings, and other gems at local vintage consignment stores and clothing shops. Often the shop manager will be able to tell you a few things about the vintage treasures they have for sale. They will very likely be able to tell you about the type of gemstones (or fake gemstones) that are in each. Prices will usually be a bit higher than at the resale shops but you will probably be able to find vintage pieces at a reasonable price.</p><p>Resale shops: Think Goodwill, Salvation Army and other thrift type stores. Many people make regular donations to these stores and they generally have a very large inventory that spans all of the vintage periods. These shops are a fabulous resource for finding vintage jewelry especially costume pieces. And, if you keep your eyes open you might just find a few fine vintage pieces.</p><p>Estate and garage sales: Yep. Wake up early on the weekend, jump in your car, and head out to some garage and estate sales to find great vintage jewellery. You may have to claw through a bunch of items to find just a few good vintage pieces but they are there just waiting to be found if you do a little work. Estate sales are somewhat different because the person running the sale usually has some knowledge about antiques and vintage items. However, you will likely be able to find reasonable prices at either type of sale. Just take a peek in your local classified ad section to find these sales.</p><p>Antique sales: Visit an antique mall or larger antique sales to find quality vintage jewellery. You should expect prices to be somewhat higher than when you buy them from the prior sources mentioned above. But the pay off is that you will be able to find authentic vintage jewelry and the sales staff will have a large amount of knowledge about the items for sale.</p><p>Online auction websites: One additional place to find vintage jewels is through online auctions. An unlimited assortment of vintage earrings, brooches, necklaces, and other vintage pieces are available for purchase online. Naturally eBay is the auction website that most often jumps to mind when we think of online auctions. But there are other such websites online and if you take time to find some smaller sites you might be able to find some great deals as there is likely to be less competition on those sites than on larger ones like eBay.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Check out <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintagejewelrypro.com/">Vintage Jewelry Pro</a> for additional vintage jewelry articles and resources.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-75945886082202753382012-07-30T03:58:00.000-07:002012-07-30T03:58:00.608-07:00Vintage Icons Style Makes Visitors Smile<br /> <p>Retro takes over the modern web design industry. Vintage web icons representing the old-time styling are the message of classic beauty and noble taste, Vintage design trend arouses gentle feeling in the visitors hearts.</p><p>Modern website style acquires some vintage twist. Retro and Vintage are becoming the widespread trends in the modern digital art. Vintage icons, textures, patterns and clip-art are so enchanting and mysterious. They make you plunge into the atmosphere of the old good times, when everything seemed to be so simple, innocent and noble. People believe the good times are over associating them with their period of childhood or sweet youth. Hence vintage style revives due to this psychological peculiarity of the human nature.</p><p><strong>What Is Retro And How It Is Realized In The Modern Web Design Industry</strong></p><p>Speaking about retro in simple terms we should outline an aged or culturally outdated trend that has become some conscious norm in today's art. Having emerged in the post-modern art, it penetrates into the modern web design in the form of vintage icons, old-styled backgrounds, aged photography etc. There is no doubt it gives some zest to the look and feel of the ordinary websites.</p><p>The new retro style quite often incorporates the Web 2.0 look with a vintage twist. It requires good recipe of combining the modern clean blocks and the outdated, aged design elements like vintage web icons, styles and color palettes.</p><p><strong>Vintage icons and characters as the first step to the awesome vintage design</strong></p><p>Vintage web icons is one of the most noticeable and easy-to-apply graphical elements you may use in your website to make it look archaic. Vintage web icons suppose authentic use of vintage typography, less-saturated colors and retro textures to help creating the vintage air emanating from the website. Antique air is going to charm and brings unconscious smiles to the faces of your website visitors.</p><p>Retro trend is all about the styles of the 70s and 80s. Retro advertising art from the 1950s is bold and eye-catchy. Computer technologies allow to put a new face on this type of art using its characters in web <br /><br>design and printing. These faces outlined in the vintage web icons are more often retro cars, pin-up girls, soldiers and politicians of the former times.</p><p>Most frequently used retro cars are Fiat 500, the 1970 Dodge Challenger, the 1969 Chevrolet Samara, the 1964 Ford Mustang etc. Vintage icons may contain hints to retro cars concepts for attracting more attention to your website layout. They are perfect for the websites concerning auto sales, transporting services, tour sites etc.</p><p>A pin-up model is another popular character used in vintage icons design and other website graphics styling. It usually depicts exaggerated, idealized images of how the really beautiful and sexy woman should look like. Pin-up images are great for vintage web icons or clip-art designed for the model agencies, websites regarding health and beauty areas.</p><p>Military and security guard websites may successfully use soldiers and officers with an outdated appearance to win the visitors favour and trust.</p><p>Usage of specific characters is not limited to the above-mentioned ones. You may apply creativity and use them unconventionally. This will make people surprise and thus memorize your website.</p><p><strong>Patterns And Typography For Vintage Icons And Other Graphics</strong></p><p>Vintage patterns recommended for usage in vintage icons design is the following:</p><p>patterns containing vintage papers;<br />with vintage frames; <br />with outmoded florals; <br />paper and bagging, gold-cloth as the texture fabric; <br />wooden or bronze textures for vintage icons. Authentic fonts to be used for creating vintage icons titles, content headings and texts are Matchbook, Bazar Medium, Embossed, Hill House, Fontleroy Brown, Fusty Saddle, Just Old Fashion, Goudy Bookletter 1911, Rocket Script, Parisian, Star Avenue etc. You are free to find and purchase the fonts to match your design on the net.</p><p>If being relevant to the topic, general style and idea of your website vintage-inspired design is supposed to look modern and appropriate, but no old-fashioned. If you create the warm and noble, antique feel using vintage icons, images and styled blocks for the website layout, your visitors will come to your site with a grateful smile over and over again. They will feel comfortable and cozy at your website.</p><p>But try not to make your vintage design look too stuffy, you should be aware that professional design is formal-looking and the major emphasis should be made on the products, services or content your website offers.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Stan Lem is not a newby in writing for the web - he started about 5 years ago and took special interest in the niche of web design and web development - more specifically <a target="_new" href="http://www.icondemon.com/vintage-icons/">vintage icons</a> and <a target="_new" href="http://www.icondemon.com/blog/retro-design-trend-and-vintage-icons/">vintage web icons</a>.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-88797919512884443752012-07-30T00:13:00.000-07:002012-07-30T00:13:00.141-07:00Fashion Goes Vintage - A Guide to Vintage Clothing<br /> <p>Everyone's wearing vintage style from the girl on the high street to A list celebrities. Even high street shops are now following suit with their own ranges of vintage inspired clothes. But why is vintage clothing so popular and how can you get the vintage look?</p><p>Vintage clothing is described by Trudie Bamford, author of Viva Vintage (Carroll & Brown) as clothing made between 1920 and 1970. Anything before 1920 is antique and anything after is retro. Although many people use vintage as a term to describe clothes that are not brand new. The popularity of vintage clothing is currently huge with large numbers of people owning at least a few items of vintage clothing and some people only ever wearing vintage clothes. Celebrities have fueled the popularity of vintage by wearing vintage designer clothes like Julia Roberts in her Vintage Valentino gown, worn for the Oscars in 2001. In the High Street Oasis and Next have also created there own vintage inspired clothing with similar styles and colors as clothing from various different eras of fashion.</p><p>The popularity of vintage clothing is probably due to three factors. The individuality of vintage pieces is a real attraction to many people. The range of clothing on the high street almost always follows the seasons trends. You are much less likely to see someone wearing the same or a similar outfit if you wear vintage clothing. Many will use one key piece of vintage clothing or an accessory to give an outfit bought on the high street an individual twist. Vintage clothing has also proved popular as many love the beautiful , delicate and detailed ladylike styles that can be found when buying vintage clothing. Many vintage clothes lovers have a keen interest in the history of fashion and finding vintage clothing is an interesting hobby.</p><p>Key looks such as 1940's Dior New Look frequently inspire designer and high street main stream collections and those who wear vintage clothing have the benefit of wearing the 'real thing'. Finally the beauty of vintage clothing is often in the quality of the garment. The vintage clothing that has stood the test of time and has managed to remain in a reasonable and wearable condition will usually be of a superior quality to many clothes mass produced in the present day. Clothing made before 1960 is probably handmade and quality natural materials such as silk and wool were used as man made and synthetic materials were not available. Styles and trends of clothing did not change as frequently as it does today so clothes were made to last.</p><p>Buying vintage clothes can be a time consuming business. Finding the right item takes time. There are many shops specializing in vintage clothes, charity shops and flea markets are also good hunting grounds. The internet provides an excellent resource for finding vintage clothes. eBay is treasure trove for vintage clothes and you can often get a real bargain if you look hard enough. There are also many online vintage shops which make it easier to find the item you are looking for but are likely to charge a bit more for the privilege.</p><p>A word of warning, there are some key pitfalls to watch out for when buying vintage clothing. Do not automatically trust the sellers description of the item. Check for indicators of the age of the items such as metal zippers and buttons instead of plastic on pre-1950's clothes, any clothing with a care instruction label will be post 1970's. When buying designer vintage you will need to do your research to ensure that the item you are purchasing is genuine. It also important to consider the quality of any vintage clothing that you would like to buy. When buying online you will not be able to assess the quality so should ask key questions to make sure you are happy with your buy. Due to the very nature of vintage clothing, it will be in varying conditions. Wear and tear can range from the easily solved tear along a seam or small moth hole to less desirable underarm perspiration stains.</p><p>Finally sizing can present a problem when buying vintage clothes. Sizes have changed quite a lot over the years and a size 12 item from the 1950's may be the equivalent of a side 6 or 8 now. It is also possible that clothing can have shrunk in the wash making it even smaller than expected. If unable to try the item on use a tape measure to measure yourself and ask the seller to do the same with the clothes.</p><p>When you manage to find the beautiful vintage item that you really love, look after it well. Check the type of material and find out how it should be cleaned. If in doubt take it to a professional dry cleaner. Store carefully using acid free tissue paper for very delicate items and moth balls/ cedar wood for wool.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>This article was written by Ceri Heathcote for Designerhighstreet.com For all the latest fashions including party cocktail dress [http://designerhighstreet.com/partyandpromdresses.aspx] and ladies evening dress [http://designerhighstreet.com/partyandpromdresses.aspx]</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-6786728888426336342012-07-29T19:38:00.000-07:002012-07-29T19:38:01.238-07:00Going Vintage!<br /> <p>Vintage is the "new," "hot," and "fresh" idea for this wedding season. Today, Bride's are reinventing the old and turning it into something innovative! When thinking about the word "vintage," what vision comes to your mind? Do you think old-fashioned and historical? How about fashionable and glamorous? What about warm and cozy? Vintage can be so many different things. Vintage can be an era, a particular piece of furniture, a memory, and even a style.</p><p>Because finding Vintage items and ideas to enhance your theme can be like finding a needle in a haystack, here are some options I have put together for you, the Vintage Bride!</p><p>1. Vintage Location: As a vintage Bride, you may want to create your vintage look by first and foremost hosting your wedding at a historical site. Some examples in the Southern California Area are the Jones Victorian Estate in Orange, the Centennial Museum in Santa Ana, and the Grand Tradition in San Diego, to name a few. In this way, your Vintage look begins the moment you book your venue. When guests arrive, they are instantly brought back in time to a period when hospitality and gentility reigned.</p><p>2. Vintage decorations: When buying vintage and antique items, you can begin at Antique stores, but don't limit yourself there. Although going into an Antique store, where you are guaranteed to find an abundance of vintage items from broaches to furniture, can feel like you have found the pot of gold, these items may come with a heavy price tag.</p><p>If you're ready for some adventure, try bargain hunting! Flea markets and antique swap meats have a wealth of vintage items that you can pick through and choose from. Keep your eyes pealed because there can be a fabulous one-of-a-kind find hidden under a mound of items. Remember, you can barter, so find the best deal! In addition to flea markets and swap meats, try Salvation Army and Good Will stores, which have new items arriving practically every day! At these stores, you're always guaranteed a good price.</p><p>Tired of run-around shopping? Try eBay, Craigslist, Etsy.com, or "Google" the word Vintage, where you can find everything from a vintage bridal gown to trunks, chairs, vases, and more!</p><p>3. Worried about the cost of acquiring these Vintage items when everything is all said and done? Rent vintage items! Vintage rentals are becoming more and more popular. Vintage Rentals come from specialty sources like "FOUND" based in Fullerton, CA, whose owner, Jeni Maus, finds joy in discovering that collectible item you've been searching for! From trunks, chairs, couches, and decor, you can style your photo-shoot and wedding vintage and bring guests back to another time period.</p><p>4. Ask a relative! Remember going into your Grandmother's, Great Aunt's, or another relatives house and admiring all of their nick-nacks and pictures? For your wedding, bring some vintage memorabilia that will represent your family, such as black and white pictures of your grandparents, an old quilt, dishes, teapot, or your Grandmother's broach or locket to pin on your bridal bouquet. One thing to remember when asking your relative for these items is that these may be heirlooms or important artifacts of his or her past, so take good care of them. Any items that the relative will lend or give you for your wedding need to be written down on a checklist. To make sure everything is organized, print two check lists: one for a check-in and one for check-out.</p><p>Michelle Gregory, Wedding Coordinator and Event Planner at the Jones Victorian Estate recommends, "In order to make sure everything gets back to the owner, choose a reliable family member with a vehicle that will be responsible for those items. He or she will have the list and the coordinator or site representative will have a copy of the same list to make sure everything is collected and packed safe and correctly."</p><p>5. Make your own! Vintage can also be a style and not specifically an item found in an era, so be bold and try creating your own! For a picture frame, get a brown frame and white wash it, or spunge gold, bronze or silver patina onto the frame to make it vintage or vintage glam. Do you have some extra costume pearls or jewels? Think about incorporating those into an idea too! Is there a box in your attic of discarded fabric or materials? Why not make some original vintage looking quilts or napkins? All these ideas and more can create your "vintage look" and can help minimize cost.</p><p>Whether going "vintage" shines through your location or your vintage memorabilia, make your Vintage Wedding your own! Reflect who you are and where you come from by creating your very own vintage theme. Going Vintage can lead you to all kinds of new and exciting destinations. Think about Vintage Glam, Vintage country, Vintage shabby-chic, Vintage garden, and more! Keep your eyes and mind open. Happy planning!</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-36565574393154889032012-07-29T14:54:00.000-07:002012-07-29T14:54:00.750-07:00How to Care For Vintage Fabric - 36 Tips<br /> <p><b>How to Care for Vintage Fabric - 36 Tips</b></p><p>Vintage fabric care is important. As fabric collectors know, the better the condition, the more valuable a vintage fabric. How fabric is stored, cared for, cleaned, and ironed will determine the value and usability over time.</p><p>Yet many collectors end up sad and disappointed after lovingly unfolding a cherished vintage quilting cotton to discover irreversible mold spots, expensive silk that shatters with merely the touch of the hand, and feel emotionally crushed like the permanently flattened nap of ironed wool.</p><p>Properly stored and cared for, the value of vintage fabrics will go up over time and can be used for garments and quilting years from now.</p><p><b>Store Vintage Fabrics Correctly to Protect Your Investment</b></p><p>When vintage fabrics are stored correctly, it's similar to investing in a prime piece of real estate. It's all about...location, location, location. Pick a poor location and money is lost in the long run. Vintage fabric stored in a suitable location and in the correct ways protects your investment.</p><p>o Make sure fabrics are dust-free and clean before storing. Place nylons over a vacuum nozzle and gently vacuum dust from fabric.<br /><br>o Store fabrics at room temperature in a dark area such as a closet.<br /><br>o Do not store vintage fabrics in damp basements or hot attics.<br /><br>o 65 - 70 degrees is an ideal room temperature. Humidity should be about 82 percent.<br /><br>o Roll fabric instead of folding, to prevent stressed fibers at creases.<br /><br>o If fabrics are stored folded, periodically refold to prevent dust settling in creases.<br /><br>o Drape unbleached 100% cotton over fabric and hang on a padded hanger.<br /><br>o Do not store fabrics against wood. Place unbleached muslin or acid tissue as a barrier between the fabric and wood to prevent spots from oil in the wood.<br /><br>o Don't store fabric in tightly enclosed plastic boxes and bags. Fabric needs air circulation to prevent condensation and mold growth.<br /><br>o Store vintage fabrics in acid-free boxes with acid-free tissue placed between fabrics.<br /><br>o Use dried lavender instead of mothballs to repel insects naturally, without chemicals.</p><p><b>Clean Vintage Fabrics Like Grandma</b></p><p>It's best to buy vintage fabrics in mint, unused condition. You'll avoid the hassle of washing, and the fabric is more valuable. However, sometimes a vintage fabric found with only a minor spot can be salvaged with proper cleaning.</p><p>Take great care when cleaning vintage fabric. Chemicals in the cleaners on the grocery shelves today may not be compatible with the dyes that were used to print vintage fabrics. Use the wrong cleaner and the dye may run in some vintage fabrics.</p><p>To avoid faded and fabrics stripped of their color, clean fabrics from Grandma's time as Grandma did. She washed garments and fabrics by hand, and didn't use a dryer but instead laid textiles flat to dry or hung on a line. We don't have all of the same cleaners as Grandma; use proper substitutes.</p><p>o Make sure your chosen professional cleaner or dry cleaner is experienced with old textiles. Ask a textile conservator, quilt shop, or art museum to recommend professional cleaners.<br /><br>o Test a small piece for color-fastness before cleaning the whole fabric.<br /><br>o Wear rubber gloves while handling fabric and chemicals.<br /><br>o Do not wash vintage Fiberglass fabrics in the washing machine. Fine pieces of glass will be in your next load. Wear gloves when handling wet Fiberglass, hand wash, and lay flat to dry.<br /><br>o Rust stains may come out with a paste of salt and white vinegar.<br /><br>o Avoid the use of fabric softener and fabric softener sheets. Both can leave residue behind.<br /><br>o Don't use hairspray as a stain remover. Hairspray may stain, especially silk fabric.<br /><br>o Gently squeeze, not wring, water out. Blot dry with a towel and lay flat to dry on a clean surface.<br /><br>o It's good practice to professionally clean silk, rayon, and home decorating weight fabrics. <br /><br>o Handle wet vintage rayon fabric with care. Professional cleaning is advised.<br /><br>o Vintage and antique chintz fabrics may lose original glaze if washed. Professional cleaning is recommended.</p><p><b>Iron In Haste And Your Vintage Fabrics Will Go To Waste</b></p><p>Iron incorrectly and a pristine vintage fabric may well turn into your next limp and useless rag. Often times, ironing mistakes cause damage to fabric that is irreversible.</p><p>Carefully ironed, Retro polyester won't turn into a crunchy melted mess and unsightly shine marks won't mar valuable vintage rayon fabric. To maintain the valuable original condition of all vintage fabrics, take the correct precautions when ironing.</p><p>o Set iron to the correct temperature.<br /><br>o Clean your hands before handling fabric.<br /><br>o Do not iron dirty or stained vintage fabrics. Stains may set permanently.<br /><br>o To avoid clogs, use distilled water in your iron.<br /><br>o To prevent iron scorch marks use a well-padded ironing board.<br /><br>o Dry iron silk to prevent watermarks.<br /><br>o Iron linen slightly damp. Wrinkles smooth out easily.<br /><br>o Use caution when ironing with starch. Hot, scorched starch may transfer on to the fabric.<br /><br>o Iron the backside of fabrics. Vintage fabrics with dark backgrounds are prone to show iron marks.<br /><br>o To restore chintz and polished cotton glaze, place wax paper face down on the fabric and iron the non-wax side of the wax paper.<br /><br>o If vintage flannel fabric has pils, pick the largest pils off by hand, and iron nap flat.<br /><br>o Steam wool. Do not iron.<br /><br>o Steam, do not iron velvet. Hang velvet fabric near a hot shower to steam out wrinkles. Or, use the steam setting of an iron, steam the backside, and brush the velvet nap. At an even pace, run steam up and down. Don't let the steam rest in one spot for long.<br /><br>o Don't directly iron Retro fabrics such as polyester. Place a pillowcase on the fabric, and then iron.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Reprints of this article:</p><p>I'm happy to give you permission to reproduce this entire article or parts if it is credited to Nan Jaeger of Revival Fabrics. "Revival Fabrics. <a target="_new" href="http://www.revivalfabrics.com">http://www.revivalfabrics.com</a> Copyright 2008. Reproduced with permission." Readers will know you have my permission to use a copyright work.</p><p>To link to us online please use <a target="_new" href="http://www.RevivalFabrics.com">http://www.RevivalFabrics.com</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-58144902241171438032012-07-29T11:04:00.000-07:002012-07-29T11:04:00.355-07:00Vintage Clothing and Accessories - The Choice No One Can Deny<br /> <p>Let us talk vintage for old time's sake, and see how our wardrobe can smell and look old yet classy. With vintage clothing and accessories at our easy disposal these days, going vintage has never gotten this easy and fashionable. In keeping with the fashion trends, there are too many options to choose from, when it comes to clothing and vintage accessories. When talking about vintage, you can find everything these days, right from clothes for men as well as women, vintage accessories, footwear, lingerie, furs, jewelery, eyewear, shades, swimwear, luggage, fabric, polka dots, labels, luggage, and the likes. You can even go on a vintage shopping spree, and do a vintage wedding, or further still, go on a vintage holiday. You can never get enough of vintage, right? Such is the charm of everything and anything vintage! Vintage clothes and accessories, when combined in a complimenting fashion, are set to put you in the limelight, no matter what the occasion is. Carry yourself well in everything vintage, and you are surely speaking volume about your fashion sense that way.</p><p>Not every man would have the spirit to sport vintage clothing for men. Vintage clothing for men will bring style, variety, independence to your appearance, and also save you a good deal of money. Are these all not reasons enough to go vintage, if you already have not gone vintage? When it comes to clothing for women, you are sure to be spoilt for choice, what with so many options to choose from? Vintage clothes for women span across seven decades, and bring you the choicest collection from these seven decades. If you want to go vintage on your wedding day, then couture wedding dress would be the perfect option for the bride. Couture wedding gowns gives you that perfectly traditional look to sport on the most important day of your life.</p><p>In order to go vintage, first decide on the type of vintage style which you would be comfortable sporting. Would you prefer the modern flapper look, or the 1950s look, or the 1930s look? Or, the Victorian look is what you want to sport? After you have decided on the style of the dress, it is time to decide which kind of hair style would go well with your dress. Depending on the decade which you are sporting, your hair can either be short, or long. If you are sporting the looks of the 1920s, then bob cut is what you should go by, as that was the rage back then. Beachy waves on your long hair will go well with the vintage look as well as the modern look.</p><p>Some super cool vintage accessories to sport would include clutch bag, Marlene Dietrich firs, gauntlet gloves which match, lace parasols which are decorative enough, wearing pearl around your wrist, bows at the back of your dress, sashes and belts which have square buckles, throat broche, bracelets over your gloves, fir boleros, and painted lines which imitate the style of stockings.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Since vintage is unique in its own way, you should not shy away from experimenting and trying out new styles to compliment your <a target="_new" href="http://retro-vintage.co.uk/vintage-clothing.htm">vintage clothing and accessories</a>. Visit <a target="_new" href="http://retro-vintage.co.uk/">www.retro-vintage.co.uk</a> to peep into the extensive collection.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-83809752443398882382012-07-29T07:59:00.000-07:002012-07-29T07:59:00.194-07:00A Brief Guide to Vintage Port Wines<br /> <p>For the wine connoisseur there is something especially attractive in the identification and appreciation of a truly great vintage port wine. As you would expect, vintage ports are made from grapes that are all harvested in the same, generally exceptional, growing year. Overall, vintage ports account for only around 2% of the total port wine production in a given year and so they are rightly cherished.</p><p>Vintage port wine is a beverage that has a uniquely idiosyncratic nature. Whilst the overall characteristics of a growing season in the Upper Douro valley will clearly be the same for all producers, there are a surprising multitude of specific local conditions that can greatly affect the overall quality of each individual harvest. The Upper Douro comprises a tortuous system of valleys and ridges that allow for a great deal of local variety, whatever the prevailing conditions of the season may be.</p><p>Hence the declaration of a vintage is a matter for each port shipper alone, and only in some exceptional years will there be a general declaration of vintage. But to attain its potential as a truly great vintage port, the wine must be stored and allowed to mature in bottle for several years, and sometimes even decades. This is a requirement that was only discovered by chance.</p><p><b>The Development of Vintage Port</b></p><p>In the early days of port wines, vintage ports were not available. The demand for ports in the mid 18th century was such that no shipper would seriously consider the long term storage of the beverage given the presence of a thirsty market, and the advantages of ageing had not as yet been discovered. Whilst some shippers had discovered the benefits of in-cask ageing and of leaving the wine in-bottle for up to 2 years before release, it is thought that the true potential of vintage port was only discovered by chance due to the cellars of wealthy buyers becoming overstocked and the subsequent years worth of in-bottle ageing that often resulted as the wine languished in the cellar.</p><p>Until this time, port wine had been regarded as a moderate quality beverage. The effects of ageing elevated them to the ranks of true excellence, and led to the conscious development of high quality, vintage port wines for the appreciation of the discerning classes. This was aided in no small measure by the legendary vintage of 1820, which produced wines of such quality and ferocity that they set the benchmark for subsequent expectations, and indeed produced wines of such increased alcoholic strength that they resulted in a subsequent increase in the quantities of fortifying brandy used in the preparation process. By the mid 19th century, a requirement for 10 to 15 years of in bottle ageing for high quality vintage ports had become established practice.</p><p>At the turn of the century, a run of excellent vintage years in the Upper Douro (1896, 1900, 1904, 1908 and 1912) helped to position port wine, correctly stored and aged, as one of the great wines of the world. At the same time, several producers had attained reputations for excellence and quality, so that the identification of a port from a highly regarded vintage and producer was much sought after.</p><p>The production of port wines was formalised to some extent by the regulations issued after the Second World war by the Port Wine Institute (IVP), requiring that all ports be bottled in the second year following the grape harvest. This subsequently (in 1974) became a requirement for all ports to be bottled in Portugal, in an attempt to regulate the standard of ports by removing the variability that may be introduced by different port merchants' bottling procedures where bottling abroad took place.</p><p><b>The Production of Vintage Port</b></p><p>As with most things regarding wines, the correct ageing of port is a matter of conjecture and debate. As a general guideline, a vintage port wine can be said to have reached its peak maturity at an age of around 20 years. There are many examples of vintage ports that have proved to be excellent long after this guideline period though, and likewise there are many who appreciate the fruitiness and strength of a vintage port sampled well before the 20 years have elapsed. Vintage ports with reputations for quality well beyond the timescale that might have been expected include the 1927, 1934, and 1945.</p><p>When a port wine producer believes that the port from that year's harvest is of a sufficiently high standard, a declaration of vintage will be made. On the average this will happen around 3 times each decade, although some of the less prestigious producers apply a policy of making declarations in all but poor years. Hence a declaration by one producer may not be matched by other producers, and for this reason you will hear the term "general declaration of vintage" for correspondingly good production years, to reflect the fact that not all producers may have declared. Likewise, some years that are not generally declared may yet harbour vintage ports from specific producers. Given the improvements in growing technologies and weather prediction, it is likely that even in the worst years there will be at least one or two port wines that are declared.</p><p>Should a vintage have been declared, it is likely that the preceding year provided a cold and wet winter followed by a warm and dry spring. This would have culminated in a hot summer with little significant rainfall, although the truly excellent years will typically have some rainfall in late August or early September, and good weather conditions at harvest time.</p><p>After harvest and initial production of the prospective port, it is aged in wooden casks and periodically assessed for quality by sample tastings. If, after around 16 months, it is considered of a sufficient quality the wine will be submitted as a candidate for approval as a Vintage Port Wine. This is granted by a panel of experts appointed by the Port Wine Institute, and if it is received then the producer can declare the vintage port. Subsequent bottling will then take place between July of the second year after the original harvest and the end of June the following year. This limited time spent in barrel contributes to the characteristic retention of a dark ruby colouration and of fresh and fruity flavours in vintage port wines. The bottling process takes place without filtration, and so the solids and suspensions that are naturally present will remain, such that a vintage port should always be allowed to settle and then be decanted prior to serving.</p><p><b>Single Quinta Vintage Ports</b></p><p>Single Quinta vintage ports (where the term "quinta" is referring to the estate where the grapes were grown), are a particular type of vintage port that serves one of two purposes depending upon the motives of the producer. Generally the larger port houses will produce a single quinta port, from their best quinta, for those years in which a declaration of vintage for their main, blended port is not attained. Given the intricate geography of the Upper Douro, the port houses know which quintas are more likely to sustain a single quinta vintage and so will produce this as a fall back in the event of a flagship port vintage being absent. An example would be the 1996 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim.</p><p>These single quinta ports are generally excellent value for money, being cheaper than the classic vintage ports but bearing most of the characteristics and qualities of blended quinta vintage ports. These offerings will also typically be ready to drink sooner too. They will be labeled with the name of the port house and of the quinta itself, such as Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos.</p><p>Single quinta vintage ports are also produced specifically for the quality wine market, typically by the smaller producers but also increasingly by the larger port houses. These will be routinely produced and are typically identified by the quinta name only. A classic example of this is the Quinta do Vesuvio port which has been declared as a vintage in each year apart from 1993 and 2002.</p><p><b>Port Houses</b></p><p>The companies that produce port wines have each developed their own, closely guarded methods and styles for ports, be they vintage or otherwise. In a future article the characteristics of these 'shippers' will be examined in depth. For now, here is a list of the more notable port shippers that should be tried by any port wine lover:</p><p>Calem; Churchill's; Cockburn's; Croft; Delaforce; Ferreira; Fonseca; Niepoort; Offley; Quinta do Noval; Ramos Pinto; Royal Oporto; Sandeman; The Symington Family Estates (including Graham's, Warre's, Dow's, Smith Woodhouse); Taylor, Fladgate and Yeatman (generally known as Taylor's)</p><p>Experience is the key, so begin your examination of port wines from a variety of shippers and vintage years, to find that truly exquisite vintage port wine.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Freelance article writer, internet marketer, and big fan of <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintagewineandport.co.uk">Vintage Wines and Ports</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-30479658733780339182012-07-29T03:34:00.000-07:002012-07-29T03:34:00.433-07:00Investing in Vintage Electric Guitars<br /> <p>In the current world of investing for the future, one sure way to beat inflation and devaluation of the bond market is to put your money in vintage electric guitars. The demand for original flying v or Paul McCartney left handed guitars continues to rise in spite of recessions.</p><p>Especially in demand are vintage Gibson hollow-body, Fender's vintage sunburst Stratocaster and vintage Fender guitar amplifiers. Nostalgia for early rock is only one reason for the high valuation of vintage guitars and accompanying guitar equipment. The main reason demand is so high for vintage guitars is the sound they produce is as unique as the instrument itself.</p><p>Decades ago, when vintage guitars were new, the technology to produce them was in its early stages and many of the electric pick-ups had to be hand-wound or if they were machine made, each was just a little different. A few less strands of wire in the pick-ups caused a little different sound. The bodies were not completely uniform either, making the sound-box on each just a little different from the next guitar being made. As a result, each guitar was just a little unique. Additionally, over time, the electronics degraded a little causing even more difference and variation from instrument to instrument.</p><p>Original Fender guitar amplifiers were made with tubes and not with current "solid-state" circuitry. Tubed amps, like Fender and Epiphone vintage amplifiers had unique sounds which cannot be made with the cleaner Marshall or Yamaha solid-state amplifiers on the market today. Those with good ears can tell a guitarist playing vintage guitars and on vintage amplifiers.</p><p>When buying a vintage guitar or vintage amplifier, look for low Fender serial numbers on the back of the body. Review serial number ranges from web-sites of Fender, Epiphone, Gibson, Jackson, and Yamaha to find when the vintage guitar you are considering was made. Knowing as much about your investment will assure its continued increase in value. <br /><br>Vintage Guitars as an Investment</p><p>One sure way to beat inflation and present devaluation of the bond market to invest for the future is to put your money in vintage electric guitars. Paul McCartney left handed guitars and original flying v guitars will have demand in spite of recessions.</p><p>Vintage Gibson hollow-body, Fender's vintage sunburst Stratocaster and vintage Fender guitar amplifiers are especially in demand. The high valuation of vintage guitars and accompanying guitar equipment is not just driven by nostalgia for early rock. The unique sound produced by vintage guitars is the main reason demand is so high for older guitars.</p><p>Each guitar was just a little bit different when these vintage guitars were made decades ago and the technology to produce them was in its early stages. Many of the electric pick-ups were hand-wound, or if they were machine-made, just a little different from the next. If the pick-ups had a few less strands of wire, the sound would be just a little different. Sound boxes as part of the bodies were not made exactly uniform either, making the guitars sound just a little different from same product lines making each guitar just a little unique. Finally, the electronics degraded over time causing each instrument to be a little different from the next.</p><p>Marshall and Yamaha solid-state amplifiers on the market today are cleaner, unlike original Fender guitar amplifiers which were made with tubes. Fender and Epiphone tubed vintage amplifiers had tonal qualities that are prized because they are not "clean", but sound unique. Guitarists playing vintage guitars and vintage amplifiers can be identified by those with good ears.</p><p>Look for low Fender serial numbers on the back of the body when buying a vintage guitar or vintage amplifier. Web-sites of Fender, Epiphone, Gibson, Jackson Guitars and Yamaha vintage guitars will guide you to when a specific vintage serial number occurred which will help you in your purchase as to when it was made and possibly for whom. In order to be sure your investment will continue to increase in value, know as much as possible before making the decision to buy a vintage electric guitar.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>In these uncertain times invest and have a ton of fun to boot. <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vintageelectricguitars.net/Gibson.html">Vintage Gibson guitars</a> are an excellent way to beat that hedge. Not only is it profitable but also fun to own commemorative and rare electric guitars.</p><p>See our complete selection of vintage electric guitars as well as our other guitars at Vintage Electric Guitars [http://www.electricandvintageelectricguitars.com]</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-71714303883065720882012-07-28T22:56:00.000-07:002012-07-28T22:56:00.715-07:00Vintage Clothing Shopping Advice - Ten Tips For New Collectors of Vintage Fashions<br /> <p>The demand for high quality, stylish vintage clothing is increasing and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.</p><p>After many years of collecting vintage clothing for myself and also purchasing inventory for my vintage fashion business, I'm very aware of how the supply is steadily dwindling. This has resulted in increased prices, especially for vintage designer clothing and period garments in the best wearable condition. So, if you're new to collecting vintage fashions, I've put together my top ten tips to help you spend your money wisely and become a more savvy vintage shopper. </p><p>1. TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS The first thing you should do before your next shopping trip is to get yourself a tape measure and take your own measurements. This is especially helpful if you're planning to purchase vintage clothes online as the garment measurements are always included in the description of the item. Very often items are not returnable or there are restocking fees to send things back. By knowing your measurements, you'll easily be able to compare them to the item you wish to purchase, thus ensuring proper fit. Also, keep a tape measure in your purse so you'll have it handy to measure items you may find while out shopping that you can't try on.</p><p>2. KNOW YOUR ERAS Read all you can about vintage fashion to help you identify the distinctive style characteristics of specific eras. Books on fashion history, vintage fashion magazines and catalogs and even internet searches will unearth a wealth of information. </p><p>3. KNOW YOUR BODY TYPE Determine which era has a style most enhancing to your specific body shape. That way you won't be investing in vintage clothing that will sit unworn in your closet because it doesn't flatter you. </p><p>4.FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH COLLECTIBLE DESIGNER LABELS Though it happens infrequently, vintage dresses do get misrepresented by having designer labels sewn into them to extract a higher price. So it helps to familiarize yourself with collectible designers' styles and their labels. The Vintage Fashion Guild has an online designer label resource that is a very helpful reference. Buying from a reputable dealer also ensures you're getting what you paid for. </p><p>5. INSPECT CAREFULLY Mint condition vintage clothing, especially unworn stock, is very rare. So most collectors expect vintage garments to show some evidence of previous wear Many online sellers divulge all condition issues in the descriptions of their vintage clothes. So you know ahead of time what you're getting. In a brick and mortar store, vintage clothing show or flea market you'll need to get next to a good light source with your vintage apparel, as most items are sold as is. If you later discover a flaw you can't live with , you probably won't be able to return it. </p><p>6.CHECK FOR STAINS/FADING AND FABRIC DISCOLORATION Unless your vintage find is really inexpensive and you want to experiment with stain removal, don't consider purchasing anything with noticeable stains, especially at the underarm areas. Most older stains are permanently set. </p><p>7. TAKE A WHIFF Smoke or perspiration odor usually won't come out of vintage clothing unless it's a washable fabric that can be soaked. Dry cleaning usually doesn't remove these odors. </p><p>8. LOOK FOR TEARS AND HOLES Vintage wool sweaters and suits are prone to moth damage. A couple of inconspicuous mothbites are ok, but reweaving can be quite expensive. So you might want to pass up something with numerous moth holes. Vintage dresses can also have holes or tears. If they're large enough that they'll still be very noticeable even with expert repairs, then leave it on the rack . Seams that need a bit of restitching or tiny holes that get lost in the folds of a skirt are acceptable. </p><p>9. DETERMINING AUTHENTICITY With so much modern clothing that is inspired by vintage styles, you'll want to be sure you're about to purchase an authentic piece of vintage clothing. Experience is certainly the best teacher. But here's a short list to start with. Details that may indicate a garment is over 40 years old are metal zippers, snap closures in the side of vintage dresses, all blue text on union labels, pinked seams and bias hem tape. Older clothing will not have a "Made in China" label. The most common country of origin label you're apt to see in pre 1980 vintage apparel is Hong Kong, Italy , France or USA.</p><p>10. THE QUESTION OF CLEANING</p><p>No matter how much you love your latest vintage find, if it's going to be a hassle to clean then you may not want to add it to your collection. Ask the seller/dealer how or if the piece of vintage clothing you're interested in buying can be cleaned. Some vintage clothing requires special handling by a dry cleaner familiar with the care of vintage garments. There may not be one available in your area or it may be cost prohibitive for you. It's best to check before you invest.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>For a selection of glamorous high quality <a target="_new" href="http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/Vintage-Dresses-Suits-p-1-c-7.html">vintage dresses</a> from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s visit bluevelvetvintage.com.</p><p>For more facts about <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintagestylefiles.com">vintage clothing</a> visit vintagestylefiles.com.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-4804918354557058252012-07-28T18:24:00.000-07:002012-07-28T18:24:00.061-07:00Vintage Guitar<br /> <p>When we say vintage, it is synonymous with very good quality and is usually expensive. Those collectors of vintage items have no qualms when it comes to price as long as the item is unique and of a high quality. Just like other vintage items, the vintage guitar speaks of quality. In the music world, the vintage guitar does not merely mean something that is old, although vintage does mean that something has been around for 25 years or more. When vintage guitar is mentioned today, it merely means a high quality guitar brand. Those who play the guitar instantly recognize the name 'Vintage'.</p><p>Vintage is a guitar name and brand recognized and used by professional guitar players. Vintage actually covers a huge guitar family and each one possesses a particular characteristic. There are many different types of guitars, such as Alembic, Aria, Armstrong, B.C. Rich, Benedetti, Vintage and the list goes on. With the distinct quality of vintage guitars, it has garnered huge followers amongst both professional and amateur guitar players.</p><p>Now let's take a closer look at the different varieties of guitar. First of all, there is the Alembic Vintage guitar which is considered to be the smallest part of the rock and roll guitar legends. This kind of guitar will awe your audience because of the beautiful sound. This kind of guitar could not have been appreciated, if not for its creators, Ron and Susan Wickersham. It was first heard in the year 1969. The primary purpose of this kind of guitar is to boost the sound quality, especially when performing either live or in the recording studio. The creators of this guitar felt the need for improvement; they later on came up with another guitar. In the year 1973, the Alembic guitar now has its own line instrument, which later resulted in having a bass made for Jefferson Airplane's Jack Cassidy. Those who have tried Alembic vintage guitars swear that they will never use any other guitar because they have felt and experienced the quality that only vintage can deliver.</p><p>If you want to invest in a vintage guitar today, you would have a hard time finding an authentic one. Apart from the fact that they are a rare item, they are also expensive. Those who just want to experience how it feels to play the vintage guitar won't mind the price. After all, it is the quality of sound that really matters. So, if you are having a difficult time finding one, the different online stores can help. Our generation today is truly blessed because of the proliferation of online stores in the internet world. Some of these stores sell even hardest to find items, like vintage guitars. Another benefit of online stores is that there is no need to leave the comfort of your home just to look for the particular product you need. With just a few mouse clicks, you can now view the different products that these stores offer.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>For more information about vintage guitar and where you can find vintage guitar. I recommend to check these out.<br> <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintageguitarinventory.com/all-about-vintage-guitar">Vintage Guitars</a><br> <a target="_new" href="http://www.vintageguitarinventory.com/buy-vintage-guitar">Tips on Buying a Vintage Guitar</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-40153739386818681162012-07-28T15:23:00.000-07:002012-07-28T15:23:00.501-07:00How Vintage Posters Can Change Your Home<br /> <p>Vintage posters or prints can make a huge difference to your home decor. Well-placed and displayed in quality frames, vintage posters become real eye-catchers that can say a lot about your home to your visitors.</p><p>Let's begin with some basics. What are vintage posters or vintage prints? They range from advertising posters to ornamental prints or works of art. The term 'vintage' reveals that they not only come from a bygone era, but more importantly that they capture something of that bygone era, whether it be a mood, style, idea or practice of the time.</p><p>This is precisely why reproduction vintage posters are so popular nowadays. It is that flavour of the past, that vintage reference, that people want in the form of images on the walls of their home. Let's face it, nowadays life for most people is hectic, stressful and tiring. Vintage poster prints hark back to a time when things at least seemed more simple, more easy-going and relaxed.</p><p>By looking so different from modern images, vintage posters and images also provide that element which is something almost of the exotic, a glimpse into another way of life no longer accessible to the inhabitant of the modern world. It is this that generates interest too, especially in the eye of the visitor to a home with vintage artwork on its walls -- yes, vintage posters are certainly a talking point.</p><p>So what kinds of vintage posters are available? They cover a vast range of subject areas, and of course you should go for those that specifically interest you. Amongst the most popular poster prints of this 'olde world' category are vintage bicycle posters. As vintage bicycles were often so different in design from modern cycles, vintage cycling posters often present fascinating insights into the past, as well as conjuring up nostalgic, sometimes comical, and even occasionally risque images.</p><p>Another popular category of vintage posters is Vintage French Posters. It is of course the reputation of France for sophisticated culture and art that makes this poster category so popular. Within this category you will find posters covering diverse subjects such as the Moulin Rouge, Chamonix vintage skiing posters,old Nice and Cannes travel, cafe society posters, Vogue magazine covers, cheeses and even Air France. One of the most popular and delightful images in this group is the 'Ballooning over Paris' poster, complete with the Eiffel Tower and a wide landscape of old-fashioned hot air balloons. I provide access links leading to all of these poster categories at the foot of this article.</p><p>Other vintage poster art comes in the form of vintage sports posters, vintage wine posters, cats, old santa posters, political images, Rock 'n' Roll posters and many more.</p><p>So, now you know how to give your home that sophisticated yet care-free look. But note that the difference between using vintage posters framed as opposed to unframed is a large one. While an unframed vintage poster is acceptable in the kitchen, in more formal areas of the house framing is essential if you are to create a chic and sophisticated look. The links below will direct you to the leading internet poster company that will enable you to order your posters either framed or unframed.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Now go look at some vintage posters by visiting <a target="_new" href="http://www.fantasyartworks.com/vintage-posters/">Vintage Posters</a>. You may be delighted by the gems you uncover!</p><p>You can also directly check out Vintage Bicycle Posters by clicking here: <a target="_new" href="http://www.fantasyartworks.com/vintage-posters/vintage-bicycle-posters.html">Vintage Bicycle Posters</a> and Vintage French Posters here: <a target="_new" href="http://www.fantasyartworks.com/vintage-posters/vintage-french-posters.html">Vintage French Posters</a></p><p>Webmasters, you are welcome to re-print this article as long as you don't make any changes, keeping the html links active.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-61639798498427380532012-07-28T10:50:00.000-07:002012-07-28T10:50:00.105-07:00Cleaning Vintage Clothing<br /> <p>How to clean vintage clothing varies by the age of the garment and the type of material. The main basic rule is not to put anything vintage through the washing machine or dryer. Hand wash or dry cleaning are the best ways to clean vintage, although I have used the washing machine as a basin when the garment is too large to fit comfortably in the kitchen sink, but make sure that you do not use the agitator when the garment is soaking. I usually fill the washer half full with warm water, a tablespoon of salt and mild detergent and let it soak. To move the garment around, I use a long wooden spoon to gently move the garment around, being careful not to tear the material.</p><p><strong>Cleaning Vintage Clothing Based on Type of Material of the Garment</strong></p><p>Never hand wash velvet, silk, or rayon crepe. These materials should always be dry cleaned, if it is necessary to clean them, although older silk garments (particularly structured silk) can be easily shredded by the intense heat and harsh chemicals used by the dry cleaners. You need to make sure the silk item is strong enough for cleaning. Silk is likely to bleed or the fibers may separate when hand washed. Rayon crepe was so popular from the mid 30s through the 40s and is a durable material, unless you get it wet, then it will shrink several sizes. Velvet can be altered easily from washing, steaming and particularly from ironing. It will cause the fibers to lie flat and develop a shiny appearance, which is permanently damaged.</p><p>To hand wash most vintage garments, use Luke warm water, a tablespoon of table salt (to control fabric bleeding) and a mild detergent like Woolite, Dreft, or Ivory soap flakes. If the material is durable, I often use Tide. If the item has a bad smell, add baking soda or white vinegar to the mix, a few tablespoons of either item.</p><p>If the garment has only a small flaw, like a single spot, I recommend one of the following spot cleaners. One of my favorite methods is the cleaning solution found in a box of Dryel. It can be applied without having to rinse. It is great on fresh stains and good on old stains. Other spot cleaners that do not require washing are applying white vinegar, rubbing alcohol or like Dryel, the Tide to Go Pens can be applied on the spot and air dries. All of these spot cleaners should have a white cloth placed under the spot that you are cleaning so that it can catch the stain.</p><p><strong>Spot cleaning methods that need to be rinsed out after applied are:</strong></p><p><strong>Oxyclean spray</strong> - I use this often and depending on the material will leave on the spot for 30 minutes to 2 days and then rinse and hand wash and rinse again. Then air dry in an area without direct sunlight.</p><p><strong>Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking soda, and water</strong> mixed in equal parts into a paste. Apply the paste to the spot. Allow to sit on the spot for 30 minutes, then rinse, hand wash, rinse again and air dry in an area without direct sunlight.</p><p><strong>Aspirin, Cream of Tartar, and water</strong> in equal parts mixed into a paste. Apply the paste to the spot. Allow to sit on the spot for 30 minutes to a few hours, then rinse, hand wash, rinse again and air dry in an area without direct sunlight.</p><p><strong>Lemon juice with a layer of salt</strong> applied to a spot and then placed in full sun for several hours. Rinse the solution, hand wash, rinse and air dry. This method is helpful with mold or rust, but is also helpful on other stains.</p><p><strong>Clorox beach pen</strong> can be applied on a white spot, as long as it is not a synthetic material. On most synthetics, bleach will turn white yellow and is very hard to remove, particularly on polyester and nylon. The pen can be reapplied several times. Once you are happy with the results, you can rinse it off thoroughly. It does not necessarily need to be washed again after rinsing, that can be left to your own discretion.</p><p><strong>Wink</strong> is a rust remover for porcelain, but can be used on durable white material. The best method for this is to but the stain area on top of an open bowl, dampen the stain with water and then squirt the wink on the spot. Let it sit for a few moments, if the stain is still present you can reapply. After applying, rinse thoroughly, then hand wash, rinse, and air dry. Whites can be dried in direct sunlight.</p><p>I know several people, who recommend applying hairspray to a stain and allow sitting for 30 minutes to a few hours, then hand wash, rinse, and air dry. I have not had success with this method, but I do know people who like this method.</p><p><strong>If after hand washing and spot cleaning, the stain still remains, there are yet a few methods that may help. I have success with all four of these solutions and recommend all of them. They are:</strong></p><p><strong>A solution of white vinegar and water</strong> in 1 part vinegar to 3 part cool water soak. This is the safest method and you can soak the garment a few hours to 2 days. You need to hand wash after the soak to eliminate the vinegar smell. This method works really well on that pale orange spotting that appears on garments that were stored in an uncontrolled climate area, like an attic. Always hand wash the item before you soak in vinegar and water, then wash again. This will reduce the orange better than any other way that I have come across.</p><p><strong>Oxyclean powder and water</strong> helps to eliminate a lot of different type stains, but you have to make sure the material is durable enough. I have used this method on fragile items and the garment almost completely disintegrated. You need to mix the powder with hot water, once it is mixed well, and then you can add cool water to soak the garment in a Luke warm bath. Depending on the garment, you can soak it from 20 minutes to a few hours. Rinse thoroughly and air dry in an area without direct sunlight.</p><p><strong>For whites that have extensive yellowing, you can soak the garment in Iron Out. </strong>It is also used for iron spots. The garment should be white and durable, as this is a more harsh solution. You mix the powder in hot water in a plastic tub or bowl. After the mix has dissolved, then you can add cool water to soak in a Luke warm bath for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and hand wash, rinse and air dry. If the garment is white cotton, it can be dried in the sun, but other materials don't fare well in sunlight.</p><p>The most harsh solution, but old standby is a short soak in <strong>Clorox bleach and warm water</strong>. Make sure the item is cotton and that is durable. Watch the garment closely when soaking. After a 5 to 20 minute soak, rinse, hand wash, rinse and air dry.</p><p>Never use a dryer on vintage clothing. Hang and air dry a garment. Unless the item is white cotton, I do not recommend hanging to dry in or near direct sunlight. Some garments will fade and others will yellow in the sun. I ruined a silk blouse drying on the clothes line in the sun. It made light and dark blotches of color on a perfect garment and is now permanently damaged. I have a few plant hooks on my ceiling that I place the garment on a hanger and let air dry in a room with very little sun light.</p><p><strong>Cleaning Vintage Clothing Based on the Age of the Garment</strong></p><p>Antique garments and vintage items from earlier than 1935 should be carefully examined and considered before any type of cleaning, be it hand washing or dry cleaning. Silk and velvet tend to be the most fragile of materials and if they were made before 1935, probably should not be cleaned, unless you are going to dispose of the item unless it is cleaned. At that point I would recommend dry cleaning for velvet and hand wash for silk. Wool is the other material that would have been made before 1935. Some solid color wool pants can be hand washed, but if it is a sweater or knit material, I would recommend dry cleaning. When this type of wool gets wet it tends to make holes, especially if it is hung up to dry. It should be dried flat. Wool jackets should be taken to the cleaners. Wool is more durable than silk or velvet unless weakened by old stains or moth holes. Cotton garments from this era may be OK to hand wash in Woolite and then air dry, but again cleaning anything this old is risky.</p><p>Cleaning vintage clothing from the later 1930s to 1940s should be ok. Cotton and linen can be hand washed or dry cleaned, depending on the stain. Some hand washing spot cleaning methods may be better than the dry cleaners, depending on the fabric. Never hand wash rayon crepe. I have many 30s to 40s dresses made of rayon crepe. It is a thick somewhat spongy texture and if gotten wet, it will shrink several sizes and probably cannot be reversed. Jersey rayon can sometimes be hand washed, but you need to do a test on an inside seam to check. All of the color prints need to be washed with salt to prevent bleeding. Rayon from this era can usually be dry cleaned. Silk and velvet from this era are still risky to clean by hand or by dry cleaning and a judgment call will have to be made.</p><p>The garments of the 50s can be hand washed or dry cleaned, except for silk, which can still be problematic. Probably a jersey silk is OK to dry clean, but structured silk can be shredded by the dry cleaners, unless you are lucky enough to have cleaner who specializes in vintage clothing. Cotton, linen, and nylon can be hand washed. Rayon crepe still needs to be dry cleaned and rayon jersey possibly can be hand washed but be careful of color bleeds. Always use salt when hand washing a colorful print in any type of material.</p><p>Items from the 1960s can all be either dry cleaned or hand washed, depending on the material and the instructions on the garment. Silk, velvet, rayon crepe, wool and blends should probably go to the cleaners. Cotton, linen, nylon, polyester and some rayon jersey can be hand washed. Always add salt into the mix for hand washing colors to prevent bleeding. There were some unusual blends in the 60s that I would not recommend hand washing. Just be sure and check the content label and instructions, which should start showing up in the 1960s garments.</p><p>1970s garments are usually marked for laundry instructions and material content. Most of the fabrics can be dry cleaned and some can be hand washed. Cotton, linen, polyester and nylon can be hand washed. Rayon and acetate should be cleaned according to the instructions only.</p><p>By the 1980s, almost all garments are marked with cleaning instructions and material content, unless the label has been intentionally removed by the former owner. Most of the fabrics can be dry cleaned and some can be hand washed. Cotton, linen, polyester and nylon can be hand washed. Rayon and acetate should be cleaned according to the instructions only.</p><p><strong>Ironing or Steaming a Vintage Garment to Remove the Wrinkles</strong></p><p>Cotton and linen garments can be steamed or ironed, but it is my preference to iron cotton with a touch of starch. I use Faultless Premium Starch, which does not leave white flakes behind. To me, the steamer just does not make cotton look as good as an iron, but cotton and linen from the 1940s and later are durable enough to be steamed or ironed on the high setting. Garments from the 1930s and earlier can go through either process, but the iron should be on a low setting. You may want to place a damp clean white wash cloth in between the material and the iron, which is the safest way to iron any garment.</p><p>Some rayon can be steamed or ironed on a low synthetic setting, but others need to avoid the steamer. In particular, my steamer drips and on the later 80s rayon, the water drops from the steamer actually leave water marks. The only way to remove them is to dampen the whole garment and dry iron or iron with a damp white clean wash cloth in between the garment and the iron. Some of the rayon nightgowns from the 30s and 40s should also be ironed with a white damp cloth in between the iron and the garment. My assistant was steaming a 40s nightgown and where she had steamed one area too long, the material became damaged and weak leaving lines in the fabric. It was permanently damaged. Rayon crepe can be ironed with a dry iron. Since water makes it shrink, the steamer and ironing with a wash cloth are both bad ideas.</p><p>Never use an iron on velvet. It completely changes the appearance to flat and shiny. I do use the steamer on velvet, but only from the inside of the velvet, never allowing the steamer to touch the outside layer of the velvet. You have to move the steamer really fast across the inside to avoid damage. Velvet older then the 1950s should not be steamed. Most of the 1940s and earlier velvet has become thin and somewhat fragile, so I really do not recommend dry cleaning either for velvet earlier than the 50s. 1950s and later velvet should be dry cleaned for wrinkles or cleaning.</p><p><strong>Silk</strong> does best with an iron on a low silk setting and a damp clean white wash cloth placed in between the iron and the garment. I do not recommend using the steamer on silk. The drycleaner is good on later silk garments but only from the 1960s and later. The dry cleaner here in York SC shredded 2 of my 50s structured silk dresses in the process of removing the wrinkles and then charged me for this service. Not a good customer service experience.</p><p>There were some odd combinations of synthetic and natural materials made in the 1960s used mainly for dresses and suits that you have to be careful of when steaming or ironing. I had a suit that was part linen, part rayon and part nylon that did not like the water drops from my steamer. It left water spots on a NOS suit. I had to dampen the whole suit and then iron with a damp white wash cloth in between the suit and the iron. It never really looked quite right though.</p><p><strong>Acetate</strong> can be ironed or steamed, but some acetates, particularly the type used as a lining in 50s prom dresses will change colors if submerged in water. It usually can be steamed, but ironing is probably the better method. You can use a lightly damp white wash cloth in between the iron and the material, which helps to get the wrinkles out better, but you want to make sure not to get the cloth too damp.</p><p><strong>Polyester</strong> is a wonderful material for maintenance - the only thing that bothers it is bleach, which will make it yellow. Polyester can be steamed or ironed, but on a low or synthetic setting.</p><p><strong>Nylon</strong> can be steamed very nicely and can be ironed too, but on a low setting. The only problem with nylon is that stains do not come out well, so be careful when considering purchasing a nylon garment with a stain.</p><p>Most garments of the later 70s to present are marked with material content and clear cleaning instructions. I recommend following those instructions, it will extend the life of the garment.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Kay Thompson - Vintage Wear:</p><p>Vintage Wear offers affordable vintage clothing including vintage wedding dresses, vintage prom dresses, vintage hats, vintage shoes & vintage accessories! Please visit our online store for a huge selection of <a target="_new" href="http://www.myvintagewear.com">Vintage Clothing</a> and <a target="_new" href="http://www.myvintagewear.com/servlet/the-Vintage-Wedding-Dresses/Categories">Vintage Wedding Dresses</a>.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-69653030946669990322012-07-28T07:14:00.000-07:002012-07-28T07:14:00.444-07:00The Vintage Clothing Epidemic!<br /> <p>Vintage clothing, by it's very definition, is by no means new. But the concept of vintage fashion is fast gathering momentum and settling nicely into it's guided place on the high street and internet. So what is it that we love so much about vintage clothes? What are the reasons behind the worldwide vintage epidemic?</p><p><strong>1) Celebrity Culture</strong></p><p>Whether we like to admit it or not, we are living in a world where celebrities are king, with more influence and status than most royals! Be it actors, singers, models or TV personalities, our screens and the magazines we read are filled with our icon's latest look. In the past few years our favourite celebrities have been turning to vintage clothes more and more and boy oh boy have we been following suit... Whether it's vintage dresses, vintage knitwear, vintage jackets, vintage shoes, vintage skirts, vintage tops or vintage accessories, if we see it in the glossies then we will do our best to find something similar. It's also made vintage clothing more accessible, more mainstream and more acceptable than it ever has been before.</p><p><strong>2) Individuality</strong></p><p>You know the feeling. You've spent weeks preparing for the party of the year. Carefully and lovingly choosing what to wear, how to style your hair, what make up and scent to wear... The night finally arrives and feeling a million dollars you arrive - only to find your worst nightmare. Another girl is wearing exactly the same dress as you! It's a horrible feeling and one we all dread, but a perfectly realistic side effect of 'fast fashion' on the high street. So how can you assure you will be the only girl in THAT outfit - vintage clothing of course! When you buy a piece of vintage clothing you are buying an item that has one very important factor - individuality. Sure you can buy pieces that follow key trends but it's highly unlikely that any other girl will have the same vintage item as you. Your vintage clothing can come from any corner of the globe and from any era of time so it's bound to be super special.</p><p><strong>3) Global Awareness</strong></p><p>From the way we power our homes to the way in which our rubbish is collected, we have all become much more environmentally aware in recent years. We've managed to adapt to splitting our rubbish into different boxes and invested in energy saving light bulbs. We've even stopped leaving our TV's on standby when we go to bed! But being greener doesn't end there... vintage clothing is a fantastic way to recycle. Image how much quality vintage clothing is out there, thousands and thousands of pieces just waiting for new homes. You can even sell your own collection on - whether it's your too-short sixties minis or your dodgy eighties batwings, vintage clothing companies love to hear from you. We can all do our bit to help each other and the planet!</p><p><strong>4) Money Matters</strong></p><p>You know the old saying - look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves! If you're financially savvy then you are probably buying vintage already. To buy good quality fashion on the high street can cost enough, but designer labels can really break the bank. Buying vintage clothing is an excellent way to get the look you want at the fraction of the normal price. Not only that, but you actually making an investment. Like a fine wine or piece of antique furniture, as your vintage clothing grows older it increases in value.</p><p>So there we have it - save money, look super stylish AND individual, keep the planet happy and follow as many trends as your heart desires - it may sound too good to be true but vintage clothes really can offer the perfect fashion and lifestyle solution. So the only question is - if you're not buying vintage clothing already - why not?</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>My Vintage are a leading online vintage & retro clothing retailer. Visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.myvintage.co.uk">http://www.myvintage.co.uk</a> for a wide range of vintage & retro clothing for men & women.</p><p>Copyright 2009, My Vintage. May be reprinted in its entirety with full credit given to My Vintage and a link to <a target="_new" href="http://www.myvintage.co.uk">http://www.myvintage.co.uk</a>.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-54493010595406043492012-07-28T03:39:00.000-07:002012-07-28T03:39:00.433-07:00How Do You Know You're a Vintage Clothing Fanatic?<br /> <p>Vintage clothing: timeless, unique, beautiful, quirky... ask a true Vintage Fanatic and the list of adjectives will go on and on. How do you know when it gets serious? Are you just a mere vintage appreciator, or a hard as nails true vintage fanatic? Read on to learn the signs.</p><p><strong>Sign number </strong><strong>one:</strong> You love the smell of vintage clothes. When you walk into a thrift store, or up into a dreamy sunny attic, you stop and inhale the scent. That lovely musty, dusty smell might seem stale to some, but to you it is a sweet and mysterious smell that brings to mind vivid images of the past, and maybe some of your favorite vintage touched memories. In fact, you may even secretly dislike the smell of fresh, dry cleaned vintage because it just somehow doesn't seem as 'real' to you. If you find yourself smelling your vintage blouses when no one is looking, you have just exhibited sign number one of being a Vintage Fanatic.</p><p><strong>Sign number two:</strong> You know how to sew and repair clothing like a pro. When people pick up a shirt in a store, point out a small hole and cast it aside, you are bewildered by their un-thriftiness. You can repair split seams, sew on buttons, make invisible stitches, and embroider like a pro. This has come from a long time of trial and error, buying, restoring, and embellishing your own beautiful and unique pieces of vintage clothing. Although you smirk at those who cast aside slightly damaged goods, inside you are secretly rejoicing because you have the skills to make that sale item look like new. <br /><br> <br /><br><strong>Sign number three:</strong> The inside of your closet looks like a vintage clothing store. When friends come over and they catch a glimpse of your closet (your secret museum), they gasp in amazement and exclaim how lucky you are to have such a great collection of interesting clothes (to which you often reply "Meh..." because you are thinking of all the other great vintage you would like to be buying right now). Getting ready for the day involves leafing through beautiful maxi gowns (that you scored for only a few dollars at your local thrift store), curve hugging 1940s style dresses, polka dots galore, and Your Royal Collection of the Most Unique Kitschy Prints Ever. You often have to check yourself before going out for a night on the town, to assess whether you look like you are wearing a period costume piece, or just sporting some vintage flair.</p><p><strong>Sign number four:</strong> Every time you pass a thrift or vintage store, you have to fight the urge to enter. Many people pass by their favorite stores, give a bit of a longing look, and then keep going. A true vintage fanatic has to have the mental skills of a Buddhist monk to keep themselves from entering. At times, it's like your legs have a mind of their own. You will be saying to yourself "I'm not going to go clothes shopping today." (you are walking toward the store) "There probably isn't anything good there today anyway." (you continue walking, and are now staring right at the door) "My *insert significant other/parent/etc. here* will kill me!" (by this time you are somehow already inside the store and saying a jolly hello to the owner who you now know on a first name basis). Part of the reason why vintage shopping is so hard to resist, is because you believe that you are actually doing the world a favor by collecting, restoring, and displaying these treasures. And it doesn't help that thrift or vintage stores often get new items daily or weekly. You never know when *that perfect thing* will appear!</p><p>So, vintage fanatics, I ask you-- is there hope for us? Are we doing the world a favor by collecting and appreciating these tangible pieces of history? Will we just keep buying and buying vintage until we eventually become owners of our own vintage stores? Vintage clothing is beautiful, timeless, unique, and quirky. Being a vintage fanatic is like being an archeologist. We categorize, save, restore, and appreciate. Keep collecting! Without us, the world would have a lot less color.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Vivian Vassar (aka Hey Viv!) has been wearing and selling vintage clothing for over 25 years. She is the owner of Hey Viv ! an online vintage clothing store that specializes in 50's style retro and vintage clothing. <a target="_new" href="http://www.HeyViv.com">http://www.HeyViv.com</a>.</p><p>Special thanks to Amanda Curtis, vintage fashion fan and fanatic, for inspiring this article. Her input is invaluable.</p><p>Satisfy your craving. Find an array of vintage clothing, especially dresses, at Hey Viv! <br> <a target="_new" href="http://heyviv.com/shop/category.asp?catid=4">http://heyviv.com/shop/category.asp?catid=4</a></p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-20213361741774691662012-07-27T23:29:00.000-07:002012-07-27T23:29:00.377-07:00It's All About Vintage<br /> <p>Over the last few years, there has been a rise in the popularity of vintage clothing with online retailers and high street stores popping up who specialise in this niche clothing area. The aim of this article is to look at the key trends set be hot this autumn/winter.</p><p>Before we start to look at individual items, we need to first define what vintage clothing is. Vintage clothing is typically any item of clothing from the 1920s through to the 1980s. Any items of clothing prior to 1920 are referred to as 'antique clothing' whilst clothing after the 1980s is deemed as 'modern clothing'. It's also important to note that vintage clothing can be either new or second hand garments.</p><p>The main reason that vintage is currently in such high demand is that fashion conscious buyers have become bored of more modern clothing, often seeing many people wearing the same items from high street shops. These buyers are now looking for more unique styles which reflect their true personalities. So let's take a look at what they will be wearing this autumn.</p><p>The first item which is currently in trend in the vintage fashion arena is the belted vintage dress. Typically the style spans a number of eras so the look is very versatile. Styles from the 1950s include full knee-length skirts and three quarter sleeves to create an elegant silhouette. Vintage dresses with belt detail from the 1960s however are shorter in length conveying the 'mini' style of the era and tend to have either long narrow sleeves or be sleeveless in the style of a pinafore dress. To bring the look up to date, your belted vintage dress should be worn with flat knee high boots for a casual day look. To turn your ensemble into an elegant evening style, wear your belted vintage dress with a pair of high stilettos and loads of vintage jewellery.</p><p>In the vintage jewellery arena, pearls are a must for the autumn/winter season. Due to the nature of pearls, they are a timeless jewellery item so will last you many years. As with the current vintage dress style, pearl vintage jewellery is being worn a number of ways too. Long pearl vintage necklaces look great when teamed with an open neck shirt to add a touch of glamour to your office look. For an evening out, a classic short string of vintage pearls will complete any outfit. There is also high demand at the moment for pearl vintage rings with modern, replica styles being seen in high street shops.</p><p>A hot office vintage look this autumn is a bright red vintage shirt. Red in one of the core colours for this season, being featured in many catwalk shows. The ideal way to wear your red vintage shirt this autumn is to leave it open at the collar and team with a bold vintage necklace. For those wanting a more dramatic look, several vintage necklaces can be worn at the same time.</p><p>The final item set to be hot this autumn is a vintage fur coat. For those wanting true elegance, real fur is a popular vintage style whilst faux fur is just as good for those who don't want to wear real fur. Vintage fur coats are short in style for the winter, typically ending at the waist or hips.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>To grab yourself the vintage style must haves this season, check out <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://solovesvintage.com">http://solovesvintage.com</a> who specialise in vintage clothing.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-15538235407358138082012-07-27T19:25:00.000-07:002012-07-27T19:25:00.795-07:00The Hows and Whys of Vintage Clothes Shopping<br /> <p>Why Vintage?</p><p>Why would anyone want to wear vintage clothing? First of all, it's fun! When you wear vintage, you stand out from the crowd. The chances of someone else wearing the same exact outfit to that special event are slim to none. More and more high school girls are shopping vintage for dances and proms because it guarantees originality. Yasmine, a vintage clothing collector from Los Angeles, says, "I wear vintage so I can add a little something authentically retro to my clothing and not look the same as everyone else, which is difficult in style-conscious L.A.."</p><p>Vintage clothing is also nostalgic. Remember the good old days when there were party lines and soda shops? Me neither, but wearing vintage gives a girl the chance to experience a small part of history. In today's ambiguous world, it feels nice to pull on a crinoline and full feminine skirt once in a while. Let's face it: grown-up girls like to play dress up, too!</p><p>For the thrifty, the prices on vintage items should be incentive enough. Local thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales are excellent sources of old clothing at unbelievable prices. Broke? Go volunteer to help clean out grandma's attic! I've gotten several vintage pieces handed down to me since I began collecting about two years ago.</p><p>Online Shopping</p><p>The internet has made it easy for vintage clothing enthusiasts to comparison shop and buy items that may not be available in their area. Type "vintage clothing" into any search engine and you'll get hundreds of results. There are a few things you should know before purchasing vintage wear online, however.</p><p>Carol, owner of Dandelion Vintage, a fun and inexpensive online Vintage Clothing shop based in New Jersey, recommends that first-time buyers be aware of what it means to buy and wear vintage clothing. "It's not like something new and fresh from Macy's, it's going to feel different and smell differently (there is no "new" clothing smell) and the items do need to be treated a little more carefully," she said, adding that customers should always ask questions up front about the garments, especially if they are unsure of the size or condition. When shopping vintage online, she says, be sure to read the site's terms of sales, ordering procedure, and return policy before ordering.</p><p>There are many different styles and eras to choose from. Items from the late 19th century on up through the 1980's are available. Whatever your style, you're sure to find something to suit you. Carol suggests customers buy what they like and avoid following trends, which is excellent advice when it comes to collecting of any type.</p><p>Making it Work</p><p>Vintage clothing can be teamed up with modern apparel or mixed and matched with other vintage pieces. Back in L.A. Yasmine says, "I find that wearing head to toe vintage is just not practical in day to day life, but by adding a few pieces I can create a look that is uniquely my own. I often buy high-end designer shoes and team them with a $1.00 vintage dress and a Gap cardigan. The look is pulled together and definitely mine."</p><p>There you have it: vintage clothes are fun, affordable, and enable the wearer to create and maintain an original look. So what are you waiting for? Go shopping!</p><p>Excellent vintage pieces at affordable prices can be found at <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dandelion-vintage.com">http://www.dandelion-vintage.com</a></p> <br /> <br /><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172368058108924860.post-48403847235339636762012-07-27T15:00:00.001-07:002012-07-27T15:00:39.752-07:00Opening a Vintage Clothing Store is a Profitable Venture<br /> <p>Vintage rocks. For many people, wearing vintage clothing can give a fashion-forward individual a nice feeling. It is like wearing a piece of history. A vintage outfit may be old, but certainly not tattered. Like a lovely collectible item, it has added value, simply because it is one-of-a-kind and not that easy to find anymore. Vintage clothes have been in huge demand for the past several years, with high-profile celebrities or regular individuals who can appreciate such beautiful apparel finds accounting for soaring sales. The special appeal and growing market for clothes reminiscent of past eras have led to more people these days to consider opening a vintage clothing store.</p><p>Real vintage clothing can be listed in online auction stores or brick-and-mortar vintage shops. If you are among those keen on opening and running your very own vintage clothes shop, you should know where to scout around for awesome collectible or wearable vintage duds. Some people have accumulated vintage coordinates such as skirts, dresses, pants, and other basic items from their elders, sorted out those which can epitomize the hot retro fashion trend, and then decided to make a business selling these. Some young entrepreneurs who decide on opening a vintage clothing store have a keen fashion sense and designing talent to begin with, and can turn ordinary vintage threads into awesome creations. There are also vintage clothing store founders who focus on dressing up a certain market - like ladies who love totally original casual vintage finds - and then use rare vintage cloth or exclusive fabric to give each piece (be it a skirt, denim pants, or tops) they offer in their shop a one-of-a-kind look. Some high-end shops may also highlight a vintage collection representing a covered era (like the 19th to early 20th century) as part of seasonal offers.</p><p>Beautiful vintage pieces are nice to pass down to the younger generation. True vintage duds may last for years, and often there are details (such as beads, lace, embroidery, or applique) that add to the beauty of the garments. Those who are bent on opening a vintage clothing store and plan to source product offerings from various sources need to be able to know how to identify which fabrics represent certain eras. Like most other business ventures, running a vintage garments shop entail having some business sense. A love for vintage clothes and an eye for mix-matching footwear and accessories with vintage outfits may come in real handy, too.</p> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Do you want to quickly and easily learn steps on <a target="_new" href="http://www.openingboutique.com">opening a vintage clothing store</a>? Good news, you can take advantage and obtain quality information by visiting <a target="_new" href="http://www.openingboutique.com">http://www.openingboutique.com</a>.</p><p>Everlin Wong is the creator of "Success Secrets of Opening A Boutique." and there are plenty of useful tips and pitfalls to avoid which you can learn at openingboutique.com.</p> <br /><br /> <br /> <p><br />This post was made using the <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org/auto-blogging-software.html' title='auto-blogging software'>Auto Blogging Software</a> from <a href='http://www.webmagnates.org' title'make money online'>WebMagnates.org</a> This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0