Fashionable Etsy

It's Mine All Mine All Mine Mine Mine!

2009-12-29T04:14:00.000-08:00

I found this beauty at the bottom of a pile while hunting at the Italian flea markets yesterday! It's such a great mix of grey leather and grey suede. I just had to have this one for myself, it's whatcha call a keeper. Don't you think it has a slight medieval feel about it?

Shop Preview

2009-12-28T11:55:00.000-08:00

Sneek peek of what's coming soon at Italian Postcards!

Hummmm... What To Wear For New Years?

2009-12-27T02:35:00.000-08:00

I know it's going to be 2010 but I might just be wearing something from 1975 and drinking something from 1963. The dress I choose must be sparkley, fun, and of course, unique. I have narrowed it down to these beauties. Feel free to express your favorite.

lennyandmevintage: http://www.lennyandmevintage.etsy.com/

DowryArtsandVintage: http://www.dowryartsandvintage.etsy.com/

dirtybirdyvintage: http://www.dirtybirdyvintage.etsy.com/

adVintagous: http://www.advintagous.etsy.com/

LADYofFATIMA: http://www.ladyoffatima.etsy.com/

Best New Year's song:

I Heart Christmas Sweaters!

2009-12-24T01:53:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas sweaters. The pretty ones, the ulgy ones, and the really really ulgy ones. Vintage sweaters are the best because they have been worn with love in good spirits and come with all that good karma. These are some of my favorites from Etsy. Check 'em out then, send my a pic of your favorite winter themed sweater. The more outragous the better! Merry Christmas to all of my friends and followers!

CaptainCat: http://www.captaincat.etsy.com/

VintageDove: http://www.vintagedove.etsy.com/

SnapVintage: http://www.snapvintage.etsy.com/

yosemitevintage: http://www.yosemitevintage.etsy.com/

RunzwithVintage: http://www.runzwithvintage.etsy.com/

hiboubleu: http://www.hiboubleu.etsy.com/

Blythe Fans Will Dig This

2009-12-19T05:16:00.000-08:00

There are so many Blythe doll fans on Etsy, as well as shops that sell them and make clothes for them. I have even read a few threads on Blythe in the forems. So when I saw this article in this weeks La Repubblica della Donne, an Italian magazine that comes with the newspaper on weekends, I thought I would share. In this article Blythe is modeling various Italian fashions around Montmartre, Paris. Enjoy all you Blythe fans!

My Obsession With the Costumes of Cheri

2009-12-17T08:10:00.000-08:00

You must see the movie Cheri not just because Michelle Pfeiffer is stunning, not because Rupert Friend is a hottie in period clothing, but because the Parisian 1920's costumes by Consolata Boyle are the stuff dreams are made of. The story premise is Pfeiffer is an older courtesan who takes a younger man under her wing to teach him the ways of love. Watch the clip below and you will be hooked too.

Wearing Your Paint By Numbers

2009-12-15T23:03:00.000-08:00

Think about it, what if you could color a dress to match any handbag or pair of shoes you have perfectly. Fashion designer Berber Soepboer and graphic designer Michiel Schuurmen have designed a dress that you color in yourself using a verity of textile markers that come with. It comes in 4 sizes small to x-large and is priced at 250 Euros.

It's a perfect party dress and if you have ever worried that someone else might be wearing the same dress to a party, this number could be the answer to your worries. Even if someone else was wearing this one, it still would be completely different and it does make a great conversation piece.

Images from DailyMail.co.uk

Pink For the Holidays? Why Not?!

2009-12-14T01:07:00.000-08:00

Pink for all year 'round, that's what I say! Have a merry pink sparkly Christmas!

Jen Star68: www.jenstar68.etsy.com

http://www.italianpostcards.etsy.com/

Drowsy Swords: http://www.drowsyswords.etsy.com/

Gingeret: http://www.gingeret.etsy.com/

Freezing Cold Fashion

2009-12-12T04:58:00.000-08:00

I braved below zero temperatures today for what else but to check out a vintage fair. There were some excellent finds to be had, just checked these out:

Merry Christmas ...to me!

2009-12-10T05:22:00.000-08:00

Everybody knows that when you are Christmas shopping it is impossible not find a little something for yourself. So I thought I'd share. These are the items I just couldn't resist for myself while shopping for gifts for Mom, Dad, Aunt Gertie, Cousin Fred........
Pendleton jacket from Scottieina Canoe.

Riding Jacket found at Reruns

A new piece to add to my holiday decor from Menzo Collection.

Tromp l'oeil sweater perfect for holiday parties from Fashion Rerun

Some Fashionable Windows

2009-12-08T05:53:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas from Armani:

Hermes:

And Ferragamo.

Window shopping in Italy at Christmas time is so dreamy.

Black and White

2009-12-06T07:56:00.000-08:00

Black and white is my favorite color combo. It's classic and never goes out of style. I can't get enough of it. So here is my black and white shop update.

How To Be A Rock Star

2009-12-04T06:33:00.000-08:00

I'm still amazed at what you can find on the Internet. For example, on e-how I found this article titled How To Dress Like Stevie Nicks. A 5 step guide along with a list of things you will need. Now if it was only that easy like a recipe. Add 2 cups of gypsy bohemian, 1 cup of the 70's, and just a pinch of witch and voila! Stevie Nicks, serves one. See the e-how article here: www.ehow.com/how_2321914_dress-like-stevie-nicks.html
Find more Stevie Nicks on Etsy here:

Paisley Face Vintage: http://www.paisleyfacevintage.etsy.com/

Cosmic Vintage: http://www.cosmicvintage.etsy.com/

Hat and velvet leg warmers by Timless Barbara: http://www.timelessbarbara.etsy.com/

I'm Crushing

2009-12-03T04:23:00.000-08:00

Here in Italy it's all about window shopping. Most people walk around the city to get where they are going and so shop's windows must be full and grab your attention. Walking home last night I saw this beauty:

I fell in love on the spot. When this happens to me I love to go home, get on the computer and see if I can find a similar items on Etsy. Here is an example of what I found when I went hunting for studded bags like my window love. Try it, it's fun!

Bajue Boutique: http://www.bajueboutique.etsy.com/

Louilouivintage: http://www.louilouivintage.etsy.com/

Flea Mart Fanny: http://www.fleamartfanny.etsy.com/

Retro Lane: http://www.retrolane.etsy.com/

Style Idea: Boyfriend Blazers

2009-11-28T11:35:00.000-08:00

Today's style idea: The pinstripe boyfriend blazer with leggings and boots.

The Torino Etsyians Are Back

2009-11-26T03:20:00.000-08:00

After having to take a break from our monthly meetings, the Torino group of Etsy lovers is back! This time we had a guest from Milan and she brought 2 friends who were interested in hearing about Etsy as well. Our group is always growing! This time we talked about who twitters, shipping times, and what we are listing for the holidays. We of course, had Bellini's and appetizers.

British Isles For the Holidays

2009-11-24T01:59:00.000-08:00

Keep toasty this season British style. They really do the best cold weather wear!

Keep It Cozy

2009-11-20T03:45:00.000-08:00

Good Humer

2009-11-18T07:25:00.000-08:00

Hunting for treasures in the flea market over the weekend, I came across a photographic gem. Well, a gem for me, a one of a hundred dusty old photos in a box for the seller. But I found this and had to have it. A very fashionable Italian man posing like an actor with his hat and mustache for picture booth photos. Each picture is a unique pose and I will treasure it. Now I know how Nino felt in the movie Amelie when he collected these photos for his collection.

Shop's New Fall Items

2009-11-17T05:59:00.000-08:00

Out on the Town

2009-11-11T07:50:00.000-08:00

My vintage date night outfit. Dinner and a little passagiatta around town.

Step Into My Office

2009-11-08T05:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a little peek behind the curtains of Italian Postcards. This is my little office, which I have to share with the golf clubs and the Christmas tree.

Shop Upate: Winter Jackets

2009-11-06T13:50:00.000-08:00

What's New?

2009-11-04T23:07:00.000-08:00

The newest additions to Italian Postcards, Autumn leather and suede.

Mad for Mad Men

2009-11-03T01:18:00.000-08:00

Thank you to my friend Sheena at La Bonne Femme who turned me onto this fun time waster. At the Mad Men web site you can "Mad Man Yourself ". I immediately went to the web page and spent a ridiculous amount of time picking my hair and choosing my outfit. Then I took it a step further and copied my cartoon Mad Men in person.

Have fun Mad Mening yourself!

www.amctv.com/madmen

See Sheena's at: