April 18, 2014

25 vintage deals under $100 for April 2014


Last month saw the introduction of a delightful new post series, 25 vintage deals under $100, here on Chronically Vintage. I'm pleased to say that many of you were fired up about the idea and that it proved to be a winning success all around. I'm thrilled about that and to know that a lot of you are as keen to find great online vintage deals (they still exist out there, I promise you) as I am.

Many of us in North America are either still in the midst of, or have recently done, our taxes. Not a fun time in the slightest, but a must for adults everywhere, unfortunately. As such, chances are you're really on the prowl for spiffy bargains at the moment and will enjoy this month's selection of twenty-five well priced vintage and vintage appropriate finds all the more because of it (and should you happen to be one of the lucky souls who got a return, instead of having to pay, perhaps you'll be keen to treat yourself to a little something extra special without breaking the bank and this post can definitely be of assistance to you there as well).

No matter how this year's taxes played out for you though, it never hurts to save a few dollars (or more!) wherever you can and as that is one of the key aims of this series, I look forward to bringing you new editions all throughout the year.

As I type this introduction, having diligently sourced the items for the body of post over the past few days, the very first sparks of morning light are flickering to life over the sand hued hills across the street. Birds are chirping like they're at a choir rehearsal, dew drops cling to the outside of the window, and my heart feels light and joyful about the fact that spring is finally here again at long last! A point which I couldn't help but celebrate with some of today's wonderfully easy on the pocketbook entries.


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1.Measuring 7 x 5 inches, this incredibly lovely little c. 1920s Czechoslovakia made beaded handbag captures the spirits of both the art deco era and springtime smashingly well. $20.00 from The Old Junk Trunk.



2. Cheerful as a sunny April sky, this sweetly pretty 1970s prairie style influenced blouse features a dainty blue floral print alternating with vertical stripes, a v-necked, fold down collar, charming ruffled yoke and matching ruffled elbow length sleeves. Though from the seventies, it would be a snap to a 1940s direction as well. $15.00 from Voyeur Vintage.



3. Add a serious dose of Easter worthy charm to your springtime decor with this fabulously adorable White Hare throw pillow case (insert not included), which measures 16 x 16 inches and features a photograph of a precious vintage toy rabbit. Vintage Cuteness (whose Society6 shop is teaming with a bevy of similar kitschy, fabulously fun products).



4. Every now and then one comes across a vintage scarf that just steals your breath clean away. This immensely elegant 100% Japanese hand-rolled silk featuring a dramatic black floral print set on ombre-esque shades of blue is definitely one of those for me. This gorgeous scarf measures 34" by 34" and is available for $14.00 from Manhattan Hippy.



5. Channel the spirit of baby chicks, newly bloomed daffodils, freshly churned butter from the farm, and pastel Easter candies alike when you slip on this classic pair of yellow 1950s mid-wrist length gloves. Glove size 7. $12.00 from Parkwater Princess.



6. Searching for the perfect lightweight, wonderfully cute spring and summertime shorter length vintage skirt to wear as is or as a beach cover-up? Look no further, this lovely 1950s/60s pink cotton skirt featuring vertical lines of upbeat white rickrack is just the ticket! Fits up to a 27" waist/48" hips. $28.00 from Little Netties.



7. Darling with sundresses and lightweight cardigans all spring and summer long and then with heavier weight garments during the colder half of the year when you want to keep the spirit of a summertime garden alive in your wardrobe, these great little c. 1960s blue plastic earrings are a stylish steal at $5.00 from 4TheLoveOfVintage.



8. For the youngest fashionista in your family this spring, may I present one seriously darling 1940s mint green corduroy baby's dress that would look so incredibly lovely in your Easter photos this year. Fits approximately a six month old. $9.60 from Salvage House.



9.What better was to serve up yours or your children's hand dyed Easter eggs than in one of these fabulously cute 1940s/50s vintage chick and bunny rabbit egg cups? $25.89 for the pair from Paper Particles.



10. Just as one can never go wrong with planting roses in their garden, so too well a classic, completely lovely vintage enamel rose brooch like this sixties stunner always steer you right on the fashion front. $18.00 from Carnaby Vintage Jewels.



11. Featuring none other than British Columbia's provincial flower, this beautiful 1950s clear plastic and decorative flower handbag is about as springtime perfect as as purse could ever be. (On sale at the time of writing for) $32.99 from Charmed Kitty.



12. Sew up your own terrific late 1930s spring and summer puffy-sleeved frocks with this timelessly pretty pattern from classic brand, Hollywood Patterns. Pattern designed for a vintage size 18 (36" bust/39" hips). $14.00 from Serine 23.



13.This charming 1960s floral print dress features a colour palette that positively screams "April" to be. Earthy browns, sweet pinks, and nearly robin's egg blues all add up to a vintage frock that as upbeat and beautiful as springtime itself. Fits up to a 35" bust/27" waist. $35.00 from Jenstyle Chic Vintage.



14.Found: the absolutely, flat out most perfect vintage Easter earrings ever! $16.00 from Fuzz and Fu.



15.Whip up hats, bags, and even a snood with the help of this great vintage Smart Bags Book (No. 209), published by The Spool Cotton Company back in 1944. $6.00 from Nana's Trunk.



16. This stunning 1950s/60s coral hued celluloid rose, rhinestone and cast metal necklace is elegant, gorgeous and oh-so-girly, precisely how I like my jewelry to be! $24.00 from Elsewind Vintage Jewelry.



17. Grow your vintage Easter card collection or create an instant one in a single move with this wonderfully fun selection of 1950s cards (including two super cool pop-up ones). $12.00 for all eight cards from My Shorewood Studio.



18.If this vividly hued, wonderfully pretty 1960s two-piece skirt and matching blouse set doesn't spell springtime fashion fun - while also making for a stellar Easter Sunday ensemble - I don't know what does! Blouse fits up to a 40" bust/38" bust, skirt fits up to 29" waist. $38.00 for the set from Century Girl.



19. This gorgeous 1930s pink celluloid playing card holder (complete with vintage cards) one of those awesome vintage items that you come across that is just too gosh darn wonderful not to share with the whole world right away! $38.95 from Charmed Kitty.



20. Aurora Borealis jewelry, named after the stunning northern lights, was hugely popular during the 1950s and 60s and for good measure. As a fan and owner of some such pieces myself, I can attest to its powerful beauty and ability to compliment a wide array of outfits well. It's sparkly, attention getting and equal part fun and elegant, and this great vintage Aurora Borealis cluster brooch is no exception. $10.00 from 4TheLoveOfVintage.



21.The perfect lightweight item to tuck into a suitcase or overnight bag on your next exciting warm weather travel adventure, this immensely classic light blue 1940s skirt strikes me as one of those fabulous vintage wardrobe staples that you wonder how you ever got by with out. Fits up to a 28" waist/50" hips. $34.00 from Jenstyle Chic Vintage.



22.Watch your family (bunny) hop to the table when you put out this splendidly cute pair of vintage white Easter rabbit salt & pepper shakers, which while perfect for spring, can just as easily be used the whole year 'round, too (especially if you're a fan of bunnies, as I am). $12.02 from Paper Particles.


23. Sweet, feminine, and absolutely perfect for the warmer half of the year, this elegant blue and green floral print 1950s dress would be the perfect thing to wear to a casual springtime tea or garden party (with a pair of crochet gloves, naturally). $49.00 from True Value Vintage.





24.Gold toned metal, clear rhinestones, and lavender hued celluloid combine in this enchantingly pretty, Easter Sunday perfect 1950s necklace and jewelry set with great success. $26.00 from Vintage Fabulous.



25. Try as you may, I'd be willing to bet that you'd have a mighty hard time finding a vintage sweater that is better suited to April, Easter and spring in general than this marvelously pretty 1950s/60s flower and butterfly embroidered cardigan. Sizing info not yet stated at the time of writing. $60.00 from Vintage Bunker.


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This month, with spring finally (hurrah!) underway again, and the weather belly flopping between exhilaratingly sunny and threatening-to-cause-a-minor-flood-at-any-moment rainy on a nearly daily basis, our thoughts are starting to shift once more (or on a grander scale at least) to the world outdoors, the season's first produce crops, and that the marvelous moment - usually sometime in mid to late May - when the rain is behind us once more and it's clear sailing on the weather front all summer long.

I know that in last month's initial post in this series, I said that I wasn't necessarily going to assign themes to each the way I tend to with, for example, Vintage Fashionista Friday posts, and that's true. I'm not saying there has to be a theme at work each month, but sometimes it does serve a post of this nature better to have one or more common threads running through it.

Thus, as mentioned before I launched into the selection of products featured here, many of the wallet friendly buys in today's post channel the spirit of springtime, Easter, and some of the many unendingly marvelous elements of this season that are well worth celebrating. What can I say, I'm a theme (and coordinating colour palette) driven gal who loves a well curated collection of related items! :)

Happy bargain shopping, my dears - and many wishes for an absolutely lovely first Sunday of April!

30 comments:

  1. Ooohhh, lovely! You have me wanting to break out the credit card. You devil, you!

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  2. That pink skirt is just adorable! I love the blue patterned scarf, too!

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  3. Think I love #24 the best!! I'm trying to add more jewellery sets into my collection. Also looking forward to hearing your big news soon! :)

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  4. A fantastic round-up yet again. 4TheLoveofVintage has some really great items I tend to be drawn to their items the most in your posts it seems:)

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  5. congratulations to your 5. blog anniversary!
    i would miss so much without your great finds and your lovely outfit shoots!

    happy easter my friend!!!!!

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  6. Love, love, LOVE this selection! I am adding that sweater and plastic purse to my wish list! I love to find a good bargain (and to offer one, which reminds me, I need to run an Easter Sale!). Have a lovely weekend!
    Cheers,
    L A
    http://ravishing-ruby.blogspot.com/

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  7. Gosh, some beautiful finds! Especially the egg cup! I would love to add these to my collection. Must save my pennies!!!

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    1. Hi sweet Kim, ohhh, I hear you loud and clear there! I'm spending next to nothing on myself at the moment (this year, really), because my funds are needed in more pressing areas of my life, but I was majorly tempted to pick up a couple of these beauts myself too. So far I've resisted, but am seriously tempted all the same.

      Big hugs & tons of joyful Easter weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. Oooh...so many tempting items! Especially that cardigan, scarf and dress. You have great taste! Happy Easter!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. That's a seriously wonderful thing to be told, dear Suzanne, thank you very much. I think you have an eye-catchingly fantastic sense style, too.

      ♥ Jessica

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  9. Oh these are great! Such a spring theme. I just love the bunny egg holder. So cute! I'm sure many of these gems will soon be gone! Thanks for shopping for us Jessica:)

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  10. Uhg! Those egg cups! I just about fell over from the cuteness. And that handbag! Lovely selections Jessica!

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  11. I really need more egg holders. I know, I have about a dozen, and we're a family of three none of whom eat soft boiled eggs however, they're great for displaying your decorated Easter eggs at the table (and on the piano, and the desk, and every possible surface that can be covered with decorated eggs).

    I also like the vintage cards, though it would be awfully hard to part with them to send. Maybe for someone really special.

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  12. Everything is so perfectly chosen! The vintage egg cups are adorable—I can see them above the fireplace or perhaps perched on a bookshelf as part of the springtime and Easter decor prior to popping eggs into them. That dogwood purse is beautiful—I'm a little surprised you did not snap it up yourself. ;) Great finds!

    Happy Easter!

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Jen, I hope that you and your family had a marvelous, relaxing Easter celebration. It was tempting (re: the dogwood purse) for sure, but I'm spending exceedingly little on myself at the moment (and likely this year in general), as I need to channel my finances into other areas of my life (other than my wardrobe, I mean), so I was able to muster the willpower to pass it up. it wasn't the easiest thing to though, that's for sure! :)

      ♥ Jessica

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  13. I love this series! There's so much that I want, and well within my budget. Wonderful as always.

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  14. No bargain shopping for me. No shopping at all for me. I must be good right now. I must! But if I was going to be a bit naughty that pink playing card holder would be mine. OK, maybe that beaded bag as well. And if that pink skirt with ric rac fit that would be mine too. Do you see why I just should not even look at pretty things. I have no will power! XXX

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  15. While I don't necessarily have to worry about taxes (yet), I feel that people should be able to enjoy vintage without going broke, as well. These were awesome, Jessica. I see a lot of vintage Christmas stuff, but you totally nailed the vintage Easter/springtime theme, which I am beginning to love slightly more. Have a lovely Easter and a glorious springtime!!

    Tessie Jayne
    http://knoxmysox.blogspot.com

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  16. I really like this series. You and I both know there are still vintage bargains to be had online. It just takes a little sleuthing. I hope this series inspires more vintage hopefuls to keep the hunting online.

    Hope you're having a great weekend doll!

    Lisa.

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  17. Those earings and that plastic flower bag are adorable

    retro rover

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  18. I like every item but, those 60s plastic earrings are my favourite! I like wearing some vintage jewels to my outfit because they add a special personality...
    I wish you a wonderful, sweet Easter!

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  19. Lovely floral cardigan. Liking the rose and rhinestone necklace rather a lot too as well as the accessories book. I have had a lovely time window shopping in this post!

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  20. Love the skirt! And the baby dress. Oh how I miss when my babies were babies!

    Happy Easter!

    Sarah

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  21. Thank you once again for doing such a great round-up! I love number 23. So delicate and just a classic dress. Beautiful!

    Happy Easter!
    Jenny

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  22. I really do love this series you're doing. Considering I'm a thrifty/frugal vintage loving gal, I love a great deal. And if you search long enough you'll find that good deal. :)

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    1. Absolutely! Patience is both a virtue unto itself and something of necessity if one really does want to get the most bang for their buck in a lot of circumstances. I've often waited for months and sometimes even years to buy an item I was after at the right price and rarely mind doing so. The more I save on one piece, the more I have to put towards the next, a gift for a loved one, saving for a trip, or some other important area of my life.

      Big hugs & many thanks for all of your great blog comments this weekend,
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. I've already favourite several things, and dear, I love themes, so please do. How about a beach theme, a picnic theme, a flower theme? Wishing you a lovely weekend. :)

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    1. Great suggestions, dear Sanne! I was thinking about a beach and/or marine life and/or mermaid theme for the summer - clearly we're of one mind there. :) Please keep any and all suggestions coming (I can use them for Vintage Fashionista Friday posts, too).

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. This is one of my favourite post series in the blogosphere. You always create the most darling collection of finds! I'm particularly smitten by that very first purse and the amazing playing card case. I love a good round of cards, and a little accessory like that would make my card nights all the more elegant.

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  25. The moment you mentioned taxes I died a little . Our current president made up 36 new taxes, so you can imagine!
    I am actually awed at the vintage sewing pattern being a size 18, bust 36 well, I think I am a vintage size 18.

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