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Emily and Lucy Vallely's vintage fashion blog.

Mobile Vintage: Thatch Vintage

Yesterday, April 28th, 2013, we visited the Vintage Fashion Expo in Santa Monica. We had such an amazing time, the vintage community is filled with such kind and friendly people. Everyone we met...

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Ten Things Edith Head Taught Me About Dressing For Success

Edith Head is perhaps the greatest costume designer of the 20th century. She has won eight academy awards (more than any other woman) and is often cited as Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite costume...

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Global Vintage: North Hollywood, California

We love living in Southern California because there is such a plethora of incredible vintage stores. Vintage shopping in Los Angeles can be a little pricey at times so it is a relief when you come...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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Vintage Long Beach: Ay, que Vintage

We discovered ¡Ay, que Vintage! on Small Business Saturday while shopping in Long Beach’s East Village, and we instantly fell in love. This boutique is so wonderfully decorated and detailed, and...

Dec 13, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Vintage Long Beach: La Femme Vintage at Make Collectives

We live in Long Beach, California, a city filled with history, charm, and wonderful vintage stores. Long Beach’s East Village is a art, music, and fashion community with buildings dating back to...

Dec 10, 2012 Like

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Vintage X-Mas

This holiday season we encourage all of you to do your shopping at vintage boutiques and small businesses! Here we have put together a list of fourteen of our favorite online stores....

Nov 26, 2012 Like

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The Early History of Vogue: Part I

It does not matter what race, age, or social class you fall into, all over the world millions of fashion curious women and even men are reading Vogue. It is the “fashion bible” as some would say,...

Aug 14, 2012 Like

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Global Vintage: Paris, France

Paris was our last stop on our European vacation last month, and it was also our favorite place to shop vintage. Paris was once the fashion capital of the world, so it makes sense that its vintage...

Aug 6, 2012 Like

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Global Vintage: Copenhagen, Denmark

While in Copenhagen a few weeks ago, we went on a vintage search. We were lucky enough to find two streets in the same area with dozens of unique stores. The streets were right in the center of...

Jul 30, 2012 Like

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Global Vintage: Malmö, Sweden

While visiting Malmö, Sweden this past week we came across the most amazing vintage boutique, Chique Second Hand. The main salesperson, Emmi, was very sweet and inviting and told us all about the...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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A Brief History of the Ray-Ban Aviator

During the 1930s, Army Air Corps commissioned Bausch & Lomb to create specific sunglasses for pilots. They requested that the frames curved down below the eye so that pilots could look down at...

Jun 27, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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20th Century Swimwear: Ads of the Past Part II

During the second half of the twentieth century, swimsuits became smaller and smaller. Movies such as “Gidget” and “And God Created Woman” starring Brigitte Bardot popularized the bikini. Because...

Jun 25, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Antiquing Adventures: Country Roads Part II

Here are the rest of the pictures from our Antiquing Adventure at Country Roads! All photos were taken with our iPhone 4s and edited with Snapseed.

Jun 22, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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20th Century Swimwear: Ads of the Past Part I

Today marks the first day of summer! We decided to celebrate the longest day of the year by taking a look at swimwear “Ads of the Past.” Jantzen Swimwear was the leading swimwear manufacturer of...

Jun 20, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Ten Things Kate Spade Taught Me About Style

We absolutely adore Kate Spade. Her timeless vintage look inspires the way we dress and has influenced our taste in film, art, and literature. Not only does she have amazing style, but her three...

Jun 19, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Antiquing Adventures: Country Roads Part I

This past Friday, Lucy and I went to our favorite antique store, Country Roads. Walking around Country Roads is like walking through history, one of the reasons we love antique shopping. Here are...

Jun 18, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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20th Century Lingerie: Ads of the Past Part II

The second half of the 20th century was very different politically as well as fashionably. The 60s brought a lot of change, and with it came the women’s liberation movement. More and more women...

Jun 15, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Closet Tip of the Week: Packing Tips

Packing for a vacation can be a bit stressful… It takes weeks of planning, budgeting, and shopping for the perfect items. I’m always unsure of what to bring, and I suffer from extreme overpacking…...

Jun 14, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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A Brief History of the Cat Eye

The cat eye is making a strong comeback in today’s fashion. These sunnies are the epitome of old Hollywood glamour, they add instant drama to any ensemble and can completely transform any look. The...

Jun 13, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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20th Century Lingerie: Ads of the Past Part I

When one thinks about the history of women’s fashion, lingerie is usually a segment of the industry that is completely overlooked. Lingerie is divided into two sections, Foundations and Intimate...

Jun 12, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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The New & Improved OHEMV!

We are so excited to finally share our new site with all of you! Over the past couple months we have been creating the concept and design for this new blog venture and we have produced something we...

Jun 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Mobile Vintage: Thatch Vintage

Ten Things Edith Head Taught Me About Dressing For Success

Global Vintage: North Hollywood, California

Vintage Long Beach: Ay, que Vintage

Vintage Long Beach: La Femme Vintage at Make Collectives

Vintage X-Mas

The Early History of Vogue: Part I

Global Vintage: Paris, France

Global Vintage: Copenhagen, Denmark

Global Vintage: Malmö, Sweden

A Brief History of the Ray-Ban Aviator

20th Century Swimwear: Ads of the Past Part II

Antiquing Adventures: Country Roads Part II

20th Century Swimwear: Ads of the Past Part I

Ten Things Kate Spade Taught Me About Style

Antiquing Adventures: Country Roads Part I

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Closet Tip of the Week: Packing Tips

A Brief History of the Cat Eye

20th Century Lingerie: Ads of the Past Part I

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Mobile Vintage: Thatch Vintage

Ten Things Edith Head Taught Me About Dressing For Success

Global Vintage: North Hollywood, California

Vintage Long Beach: Ay, que Vintage

Vintage Long Beach: La Femme Vintage at Make Collectives

Vintage X-Mas

The Early History of Vogue: Part I

Global Vintage: Paris, France

Global Vintage: Copenhagen, Denmark

Global Vintage: Malmö, Sweden

A Brief History of the Ray-Ban Aviator

20th Century Swimwear: Ads of the Past Part II

Antiquing Adventures: Country Roads Part II

20th Century Swimwear: Ads of the Past Part I

Ten Things Kate Spade Taught Me About Style

Antiquing Adventures: Country Roads Part I

20th Century Lingerie: Ads of the Past Part II

Closet Tip of the Week: Packing Tips

A Brief History of the Cat Eye

20th Century Lingerie: Ads of the Past Part I

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Studded Hearts studded-hearts.com

because im addicted becauseimaddicted.net

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