Huesday: Run, Forest, Run

I love a good dark green! Vintage items from Vintspiration and Videre Vintage.

[caption id="attachment_3815" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 70s SKY HIGH hunter green t-strap heels 8.5 9[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3816" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Vintage '90s JANTZEN Green Terry Cloth Zip-Up with Front Pockets, Unisex S[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3814" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage FOREST GREEN minimalist silk tank m[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3807" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 90s HUNTER GREEN high waisted shorts s[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3817" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Vintage Express forest green silk blouse / 1980s S-M[/caption]

Shop Update: Short Order

Some fresh listings to the Etsy shop this week. Lots of shorts for the steamy summer!

[caption id="attachment_3805" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 90s BONGO FLORAL print high waisted denim shorts m[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3807" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 90s HUNTER GREEN high waisted shorts s[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3810" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 80s RAINBOW STRIPE pleated front high waisted shorts xs s[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3808" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 80s ACID WASH baggy cutoff shorts m[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3809" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 90s HIGH WAISTED rayon plaid shorts s[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3806" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 90s GRAFFITI print high waisted pleated shorts s m[/caption]

Fairytale Fantasy

Lately, I'm being drawn to these romantic, ethereal with an edge sort of styles. Kind of a mix of Victorian England with some 70's Gunne Sax, a splash of 90's babydoll grunge, a pinch of 80's New Romantic and topped with some Laura Ashley. It could be side effects from binge watching three seasons of Once Upon a Time lately. I am sooooo smitten with the fantasy.

[caption id="attachment_3753" align="aligncenter" width="372"] I would travel by unicorn if I could[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3779" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Why don't we wear more flower crowns? [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3777" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Laura Ashley Bridal circa 1987 via NIBS blog[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3755" align="aligncenter" width="687"] Molly Ringwald in some sort of Asian-inspired Ralph Lauren-esque get up. Ah-mazing.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3751" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Yves Saint Laurent | Liberty Cherie - ELLE Magazine, July 7th 1975[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3749" align="aligncenter" width="338"] Brooke Shields[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3750" align="aligncenter" width="563"] I want to buy all the lacy bib blouses I can find. And look forlorn for Mr. Darcy.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3760" align="aligncenter" width="527"] Bring back the daisies! 90's Drew Barrymore[/caption]

xoxo
Justine
Vintspiration

Sisters in Vintage

My baby sister came to visit a couple of weeks ago and we spent an awesome week together thrifting, eating lots of Chipotle and watching cheesy rom-com movies. Basically, it was perfect! Here's some shot of Jo modeling our finds. Some are listed in my Etsy shop Vintspiration, others in her shop Videre Vintage.

[caption id="attachment_3726" align="aligncenter" width="570"] 1950s pink pleated linen blouse · Pretty in Plain Pink · small[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3721" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage SAGE ROSE tiny floral silk blouse m l[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3725" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Vintage 1980s Peach Mesh Beachwear set Small - Medium[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3727" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Vintage 1970s Flower Picker Dress Medium[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3722" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage CAFE AU LAIT high collar peplum print blouse m[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3723" align="aligncenter" width="570"] vintage 60s GEOMETRIC cropped pants and top set s m[/caption]

Shop Update: November

The newest listings in the shop this week at Vintspiration

 

[caption id="attachment_3671" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 70s LOVE letters necklace[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3674" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 80s bass dove gray woven leather wedges 6[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3672" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 80s benetton gray floral wool cardigan sweater l xl[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3673" align="aligncenter" width="440"] vintage 60s scottish mohair and wool pink and gray plaid scarf[/caption]

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving all! I came across this wonderful set of vintage Thanksgiving postcards on Flickr from riptheskull and I thought I'd share them.



I just love taking a peek at other people's collections!

Etsy Finds Vintage: Science!

Wow! My Amazing Vintage Night Sky Zodiac Celestial Globe is featured in today's Etsy Finds Vintage. An honor thanks to TeenAngster!



Etsy :: The Storque :: Spotlight :: Etsy Finds Vintage: Science!

Patterns Special!

I just listed some vintage patterns tonight and each one is just $5! And if you're a reader of my blog I've got a special pattern deal just for you - buy two patterns and get one FREE! Just mention this post in the notes and I will send you a revised invoice.

Check out my new vintage patterns in my Etsy shop!

Zuburbia ♥'s iKonic

Blogger Mary Kincaid of Zuburbia featured our black beaded and cashmere shell today for her VPOD (Vintage Pick of the Day).

My model (& sister!) Joanna and I are thrilled! We ♥ Zuburbia.

High Impact!

Ikonic Vintage is featured in the Vintage Fashion Guild - Fall 2008 Vintage Inspirations!

Two of our previously sold items, a fab ornate Mexican cross belt and lipstick red & snakeskin high heel boots from the 80's are highlighted in the High Impact Extras page. Neither of these items are available any longer but take look in our Etsy shop for even more High Impact accessories!

V Is for Vintage

A Sneak Peek at the V Is for Vintage Sale -- The Cut: New York Magazine's Fashion Blog - There's a drool worthy vintage 'sale' going on in NYC starting today and running through the weekend. And although it's WAY out of MY budget. I spy an A-DOR-ABLE Etienne Aigner straw and leather clutch that I just know I will one day find in my hunt... :)

Reinventing the F-Word Contest: 25 Semifinalists

Friend and fellow VFG-er denisebrain is one of the 25 semifinalists in More magazine's 2008 Reinventing the F-Word Contest. denisebrain's F-Word of choice was 'Finery':

Finery

I was right when I was 6... Playing dress up makes you happy! Now 47, I've made a second career of vintage clothing and I never tire of the finery!

We vote for her everyday. :)

poesia: Love Letter from a Sailor

poesia featured our Old Salty & Cap'n Pepper shakers in their blog post today.

poesia: Love Letter from a Sailor

Thanks poesia! :)

Tomorrow: American Sportswear Workshop

Re-posted from Hanging Out at Vintage Clothesline:

Vintage Fashion Guild Hosts American Sportswear Online Workshop June 23 - 25, 2008

VFG trade member, Lizzie Bramlett of fuzzylizzie.com , will present the second workshop of the VFG's 2008 series beginning on Monday, June 23 and continuing through June 25. If you have never attended one of Lizzie's workshops, then you are in for a treat. A retired teacher and avid vintage sportswear collector, Lizzie invites all attendees to have their sportswear questions ready and even scan their photos of vintage sportswear to share during the event. It is a free workshop on the VFG's public workshop forum.

(picture provided and more can be seen on our website in our California Apparel Creators article)


Here is the Agenda:

June 23-25: American Sportswear

Monday, June 23: The workshop will start with a brief historical overview and go on to discuss bathing suits.

Tuesday, June 24: Lizzie will explain how sportswear evolved in private situations, such as women's colleges and summer camps.

Wednesday, June 25: Day three will be devoted to active sportswear (tennis, bicycling, golf, hiking, skiing) and how active sportswear spilled over into the everyday lives of women. Sportswear greats, such as Claire McCardell, Carolyn Schurner and Tom Brigance, will be mentioned.

Additional VFG workshops are planned in August, October, and December, so stay tuned!

Vintage Clothing Bulletin

The Vintage Clothing Bulletin featured a listing of vintage clothing sellers on Etsy and included yours truly! I'm in good company with a couple of fellow VFGers and EVST members!

Vintage Clothing Bulletin, Blog for Vintage Clothing, Vintage Lingerie: Vintage on Etsy part 2

Mini Galleries Are The Max

Mini Galleries: Supplies & Vintage is a blog slash marketing site that features an amazing amount of Etsy Minis for every category of both supplies and vintage you could think of. Yours truly is listed under Vintage Odds & Ends but all of the categories are worth checking out to get a visual taste of vintage on etsy!

Vintage Accessories

Vintage Books

Vintage Clothing

Vintage Crafting Supplies

Vintage Fabrics & Notions

Vintage Housewares

Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Odds & Ends

Vintage Patterns

Vintage Photography

Vintage Toys

Supplies & Vintage Together

Simply Stated

Real Simple' s Simply Stated blog featured 25 Vintage Housewares Shops on Etsy and it included a few of my fellow Etsy Vintage Street Team members like The Vintage Kitchen and The Vintage Butterfly, so be sure to check it out!

Vintage Pair of Daisy Tin Serving Trays from The Vintage Butterfly

Small Fry Fleeing eBay

Friend and fellow VFG Member Laura Skidmore of Vintage Fashion Library was featured on FOXBusiness.com in a telephone interview about eBay sellers leaving because of how they are chasing away the smaller merchants like vintage sellers. Check out the video:

Video - FOXBusiness.com

iKonic Featured In The Storque!

Oy! How exciting! I just found out I've been featured in The Storque spotlight!


Etsy :: The Storque :: Spotlight :: Handmade Weddings: Bags and Shoes with JuneBug

The feature came while I was on vacation on April 2nd and the purse they featured sold the next day on April 3rd. It will be going all the way to Ireland! This is the first time I've been featured in The Storque and here's to hoping it happens again. Thank you to Etsy Member JuneBugWeddings for including me in their piece and you can check out their website at junebugweddings.com.

New Stock Coming Next Week!

I just got back from vacation and a big shopping trip! Lots of goodies to be listed over the next couple of weeks. From some more vintage clothes and bags to a bunch of great Pyrex and other unique vintage housewares and decorative pieces. I'm really thrilled with my latest crop of stock and I hope you will be, too. Thank you to all my wonderful customers - past, present & future! :)