tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post8407882686557909890..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Ten investment worthy vintage wardrobe itemsWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62853862758021187622013-02-26T03:53:17.145-08:002013-02-26T03:53:17.145-08:00Lovely post, I hope you win. :) I already have: da...Lovely post, I hope you win. :) I already have: dark brown vintage mink muff (matches my vintage mink coat), clear umbrella with painted flowers from the fifties, and several pairs of vintage gloves. And a last note - you can never get too many cardigans! :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25097732357839860372013-02-24T11:01:00.534-08:002013-02-24T11:01:00.534-08:00The novelty prints always get me! ;-)
-Jamie
Chatt...The novelty prints always get me! ;-)<br />-Jamie<br /><a href="http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ChatterBlossom</a>ChatterBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812718292807106583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32334199949033227432013-02-22T15:41:42.824-08:002013-02-22T15:41:42.824-08:00I have really loved this idea of Joanna's. I p...I have really loved this idea of Joanna's. I particularly have enjoyed the wide variety of answers people have been giving! <br /><br />HRFWendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947075836062801044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-47201762824337379112013-02-20T21:02:41.560-08:002013-02-20T21:02:41.560-08:00What a great list! While I have almost all of the...What a great list! While I have almost all of them, there are some that I'd like to up the quality of the pieces I have. But they are a terrific start.Patricia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180937582581275400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-40323145762733845322013-02-20T20:12:50.587-08:002013-02-20T20:12:50.587-08:00*Sigh* How many of these shall I say that I "...*Sigh* How many of these shall I say that I "need"? Or is it merely a "want"? I really don't care, I need and want almost all of them! Especially the pinafore dress!<br /><br />Adios, <br />Jessie LouJessie Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903800481025225265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74449997898143334842013-02-20T16:59:59.320-08:002013-02-20T16:59:59.320-08:00I completely understand what you mean. I was a har...I completely understand what you mean. I was a hard core perfectionist as a child, and though I've become a bit more relaxed on that front as I've gotten older, I'll always be quite critical of my own work (which can means it sometimes takes a fair while to finish a project).<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17756782185779746162013-02-20T13:07:43.759-08:002013-02-20T13:07:43.759-08:00What a great list!
I have just started my 1940...What a great list!<br /><br />I have just started my 1940's project, and i don't have 1/2 of these even on my "create-a-list" yet. Think i will have to add them. Thanks for such interesting posts. I love reading posts from people that love such a beautiful era of clothing.<br /><br />Happy sewing to you.<br /><br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638974644380750244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-54079548315435317612013-02-20T11:11:23.007-08:002013-02-20T11:11:23.007-08:00I have a real soft spot for flamingos and to this ...I have a real soft spot for flamingos and to this end, have a cardigan with flamingos on, but oh I would love one with bunnies on!<br />I hope you are feeling better xxxMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90627590432604205462013-02-20T08:29:50.379-08:002013-02-20T08:29:50.379-08:00I'm still working on a jumper I started a coup...I'm still working on a jumper I started a couple months ago. I'm almost done with the back but I get weird when I'm about to finish a knitting project. It's like I don't want to finish it because then I won't be happy with it. It's so weird and annoying.Mariela Santillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293755332845325555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88062447954151679322013-02-20T05:01:45.995-08:002013-02-20T05:01:45.995-08:00Great post! I'm really into collecting vintage...Great post! I'm really into collecting vintage gloves at the moment... I've found a lot of beautiful ones at op-shops lately which have only cost me a few dollars each! :) xKaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111886005262624593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72285420453230201622013-02-20T03:33:04.980-08:002013-02-20T03:33:04.980-08:00Thank you very much, sweet Shauna. I love your cho...Thank you very much, sweet Shauna. I love your choice - had this list kept going (or if I ever do a second edition) a vintage lucite bag would one of the entries for sure. They really are incredible and I think all vintage loving ladies should try to have at least one in their wardrobe. <br /><br />I hope that the pink crinoline fairy visits you this year, my friend! <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15995613015780319642013-02-20T03:21:30.914-08:002013-02-20T03:21:30.914-08:00I am loving seeing these posts pop up. I missed th...I am loving seeing these posts pop up. I missed the competition, but I still am enjoying reading these awesome suggestions. With summer almost over here time to find a beautiful coat and fur muff!<br /><br />Hope your feeling better health wise (((hugs)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37949025300417530642013-02-20T01:11:43.673-08:002013-02-20T01:11:43.673-08:00Dear Jessica, Such a lovely collection, so beautif...Dear Jessica, Such a lovely collection, so beautifully illustrated!There are a few things there on my very own vintage wishlist... particularly the new look suit. Alas, like you, I am short of pennies- but not dreams. I would add a clear lucite bag to my ideal list and a pink nylon crinoline.Sigh! xx as always ShaunaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37408925336203914142013-02-20T01:02:18.833-08:002013-02-20T01:02:18.833-08:00Oh gosh, I could spend a million if I had it right...Oh gosh, I could spend a million if I had it right now!! (Well, more than a million - there's a 1.3 million pound Art Deco house up for sale near me. You'd have to have the house to go with the Poirot-worthy wardrobe, right??)<br /><br />I'm doing 3 mini-giveaways this week, open internationally so check them out - eyebrow palette and nail polish, vintage teapot, and a Ladybird Archive mug!<br /><br />P xx<br /><br />Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8715218250894855272013-02-20T00:17:54.078-08:002013-02-20T00:17:54.078-08:00This has certainly started me thinking about what ...This has certainly started me thinking about what my top 10 would be. I have been appreciating my Grandma's 1960s green wool coat this winter. I love the elephant jumper and the bunny one you can just see to the left. I need to become better at knitting motifs! I hope the bad spell of health is improving.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12884212983143668962013-02-20T00:04:12.711-08:002013-02-20T00:04:12.711-08:00As usual, you have selected the most divine pictur...As usual, you have selected the most divine pictures and photographs to illustrate your post. The Chanel gown and perfect purple umbrella are just dreamy.The Grande Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346770341514368106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58986658522618250662013-02-19T20:44:15.931-08:002013-02-19T20:44:15.931-08:00Hi sweet Deborah, it's awesome that you have a...Hi sweet Deborah, it's awesome that you have a couple of these fantastic investment pieces in your closet already. I have some, but not all (yet!) myself, too. <br /><br />I used to be a bit willy-nilly with my shopping, too, but last year I realized this was leaving me with way too many wardrobe gaps (as blogged about in this post: http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/2012/01/mind-wardrobe-gaps.html), so I hunkered down in 2012 and worked really had to fill as many of those gaps as I could. <br /><br />I'm happy to report I was able to fill many of them and that my wardrobe is now considerably more well rounded. There's still some basics missing or that I need more of, but this year and beyond, I'm hoping to focus mostly on investment pieces, with the odd "just for fun and because I love" vintage purchase thrown in for good measure. :)<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12361074492733061832013-02-19T20:35:53.623-08:002013-02-19T20:35:53.623-08:00Hello sweet Holly, thank you very much for your un...Hello sweet Holly, thank you very much for your understanding and sweet well wishes. You're spot on in that while it sucks to feel extra rough due to our chronic health problems, there is a degree of comfort in knowing that one is not alone out there. Years ago (before my own health became to poor to do so any more) I used to run a large support group for people who share one of my conditions (interstitial cystitis) as well as others with chronic pain/health issues, and the first thing I made a point of saying to each new group member is that they were not alone. Just knowing this can make such a world of difference to a person's outlook on their medical situation. <br /><br />Do you happen to know your vintage glove size? I am forever looking at (and sometimes buying ;) ) vintage gloves online, and I'd be more than happy to send any listings I spot in your size your way, if you'd like.<br /><br />Sooooo true about wanting more and more vintage. I feel the same way, too!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57607606650651692142013-02-19T20:26:43.712-08:002013-02-19T20:26:43.712-08:00I hear you loud and clear, my dear! Of all the ite...I hear you loud and clear, my dear! Of all the items here, a pair of 40s or 50s winter boots would top my wish list, too, as they're the hardest thing here to find in my size, even if I put a might big cap on the price I'm willing to pay (my feet are pretty average size, about an size 8, sometimes a 7, 7.5 or 8.5, but again, 8 on average, but it seems finding vintage winter boots in this size is mighty tough). I really hope you find a great pair of galoshes in your size. If you want to share your shoe size with me, I'd be more than happy to keep my eyes peeled for a pair for you.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-31283980014988674062013-02-19T20:24:07.103-08:002013-02-19T20:24:07.103-08:00Hello dear April, thank you very much for your com...Hello dear April, thank you very much for your comment and caring get well wishes. That's a great wish list of vintage items. All of those things can be had without needing to break the bank, too, which is awesome (in the case of jewelry, of course the sky is the limit, but there's plenty of great vintage jewelry to be had for a bargain still, too). I really hope you're able to pick up all of those pieces for your vintage wardrobe, sweet gal.<br /><br />Sometimes I carry vintage items - such a pair of gloves, a handkerchief, a compact, etc - in my purses, yes. It just depends on which purse I'm using and what I might need for the day ahead. I have a vintage wallet, too, but it's very small (for all the modern cards and such we tend to carry around these days), so I don't use it all that often.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17590676024210398892013-02-19T20:19:10.800-08:002013-02-19T20:19:10.800-08:00Thank you much, honey! I completely agree, I'm...Thank you much, honey! I completely agree, I'm not a knitter myself, but when I see sweaters like that, I suddenly feel an urge to learn, too (or commission someone to knit it for me, if I had the means).<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25809880525202619052013-02-19T20:13:38.222-08:002013-02-19T20:13:38.222-08:00That's an awesome mindset, Kathleen! I try to ...That's an awesome mindset, Kathleen! I try to think and dress much the same way, and ultimately, there are very few pieces that I wouldn't wear anyplace if the mood struck, too (if someone gave me a gorgeous vintage evening gown, I swear I'd be tempted to wear it out grocery shopping! :D).<br /><br />Thank you very much for your comment, sweet friend,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88731688457142587812013-02-19T20:09:32.631-08:002013-02-19T20:09:32.631-08:00Hello sweet Patti, thank you very much for your lo...Hello sweet Patti, thank you very much for your lovely comment and caring get well wishes. Some months are rougher than others, it's just the nature of the (chronic illness) beast. I'd much rather be bedridden now when the weather is snowy and freezing than during the glorious days of spring, summer or fall, if given the choice (as I feel cabin fever sets in so much more when the weather is nice). <br /><br />I'm thrilled to hear that you discovered Bunny's blog through my site and that you in turn won her recent giveaway. That's awesome! <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-60747769311953921462013-02-19T20:04:57.888-08:002013-02-19T20:04:57.888-08:00Don't feel bad, I don't own a pair either....Don't feel bad, I don't own a pair either. I have oddly high arches and for some reason I find that makes finding rain boots/wellies that fit super hard. I've probably tried on 200 or more pairs in the last several years and have yet to find a single one that fit me comfortable. This is extra odd to me, because most modern (non-rain) boots usually fit me really well. Oh well, there must be a pair out there for me somewhere, so I'll just jeep hunting. Hope you're able to find a great pair in your size and price range this year, too.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72947193870419355432013-02-19T20:02:22.736-08:002013-02-19T20:02:22.736-08:00I do too! A pair of 40s or 50s vintage boots in my...I do too! A pair of 40s or 50s vintage boots in my size (8 or 8.5) are truly at the top of my vintage wish list.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your comment, dear lady,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com