North South Vintage

Friday, February 4, 2011

A New Day

I finally got my new rug! Well, it's new to me but it was made in the early 1900s. I'm pretty sure it was quite a bit larger and was cut down at some point. It is exactly what I wanted! There are holes and wear but it has a history! which is what I love the most. That pop of green in it is to die for!

Cat approved

Chanel and YSL

Here are some of new goodies. All vintage of course. Mostly for the style but also for the price. I'm not made of money but I still love the finer things. *sigh

My office has changed quite a bit in the last few days and of course, I've already made a mess. This is the only cat free zone in the whole house and I'm loving it!The rug is a little small for the room size but I will be adding a sisal rug under it for a nice layered look.

YSL

This was my birthday present and I absolutely adore it. The colors that radiate from the center when the light hits it, gorgeous!If anyone knows what year this is from please let me know as I have no clue.

Vintage Bottega Veneta

I added a few things to the shop today. There are lots of little YSL goodies and this 1980s Bottega Veneta shoulder bag.

I see you....and clumpy mascara.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Fab Finds

Since everything around me is covered in ice, to keep from losing my mind I've been doing A LOT! of online window shopping. I have been scanning through all the goodies in Etsy's vast vintage section and have come across quite a few pieces I would LOVE to have. Alas, I did just purchase a new (vintage) Chanel wallet AND Chanel shoulder bag so I probably shouldn't buy anything thing else....oh, and a pair of massive YSL logo earrings from the nineties. Technically the earrings are my valentines day gift from my husband. I told him yesterday he bought them for me, he was glad to know he had such good taste. lol Here are a few of my fab finds that definitely deserve a good home.

http://www.etsy.com/people/TerryOs?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/ItemVintage?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/gucciholic?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/kellyshoestrings?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/VintageRetroChic?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/prettyvintagejewelry?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/sheHEARTSvintage?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/nanapatproject?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/BibbysRocket?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/flipflopmermaid?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/flabbergastbanana?ref=ls_profile

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Deco Glamour

Since I'm freezing my but off and not looking too glamorous doing it, I thought I might need a little inspiration. The 1920s and 1930s exude pure glamour to me. I think as much as the styles have been copied and redone, I must not be the only one either.

Louise Brooks

Myrna Loy

illustrator: Kay Nielsen

Josephine Baker with Chiquita the Cheetah,1930

Marchesa Casati

Soft Winter

Soft Winter by rrrOlivera featuring a silk shawl

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Lizard and Navy

Vintage Carlos Falchi reptile clutch

Although we would all like it to be spring right now it's still going to be awhile before that happens. In the meantime, why not add a few classic staples to your wardrobe? Check out a few items just listed in the shop.

Vintage MOSCHINO COUTURE!

Vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic

Snow and Sparkles

It seems that Texas finally caught up with the rest of the states on the crappy weather front. Sleet and snow are what greeted me this morning. When I moved to Texas four years ago, I was told one of the perks was that it rarely snowed. Unfortunately today is that rare occasion when it does. I shouldn't complain as I get to wear flip-flops through most of winter while everyone else bundles up in heavy coats and boots.