Stylish Thought

Vintage is near and dear to my heart. I was raised on thrift stores, consignment shops and Goodwill, so wearing vintage is kind of a staple for me. I used to break at shoes, but even now I love vintage shoes. One of my recent favorite sellers is Nasty Gal Vintage. What started as an Ebay store (ebay is another amazing resource) has grown into an independent seller of amazing vintage. Located in San Francisco (a hub of vintage clothing) Nasty Gal is always stocked to the hills with well-selected vintage dresses, coats, shoes and accessories that are on trend and styled impeccably.

The prices are more on the lines of a well-off girl than a nasty gal, but I’ll say that you’re paying for the service of finding amazing, great condition vintage which is hard to come by. And you can’t beat that. Things sell out with the quickness so don’t be credit card shy.

Here are a few things this Nasty Gal has her eye on…

Reversible Hooded Dress/ Jackie Leather Trousers

Emerald Hood Jumper/ Origami Pleat Wristlet Clutch

You all know, I love some good vintage, and I’ll take it anyway I can get it. Thrift stores, consignment, high-end and especially online. There has been a surge in online vintage dealers and their presentation and quality is top notch.

Nasty Gal has been around for ages as an Ebay staple and has recently moved over to it’s own website and online shop, featuring constantly updated vintage finds, accessories, a sunglasses section and new finds. They’ve recently updated their shops, so get it fast, cause Nasty Gal finds don’t last long. CLICK the IMAGE to get your SHOP ON!

I love a romper, jumpsuit, catsuit, more than I probably should. They’re tough to wear. Sometimes they give you cameltoe and Lord knows how inconvenient they can be when you have to go to the little Girls’ Room. But despite all the trouble they are, I can’t shake my love. It’s meant to be.

So when I spotted this little striped dandy on Ebay it was sheer torture not to bid on it. Clearly I lost against my self-control and me and the jumper are living happily ever after. Cloud Nine Vintage was the amazing seller and the jumpsuit is truly adorable. 5 jumpsuits and counting…. Sometimes in fashion you take the good with the bad. Sure I have to fully disrobe to use the restroom, but think of how sweet a pantsuit makes you feel.

I have a confession. Something that I’m tragically ashamed of. I’m addicted to EBAY. Oh God the shame. In all seriousness, I’m truly addicted to finding amazing vintage, saving favorite sellers, watching items and stalking a gem in the last few seconds and bidding. I don’t have a strategy and I don’t always win items that I bid on, but isn’t that the whole fun of Ebay, who am I kidding, bidding and having someone outbid you in the last seconds pisses me off!

However, winning an item you’ve been watching for a week feels like winning the lottery, albeit the secondhand lottery. Lately my Ebay addiction has gone to new heights, I’ve literally stopped caring about other shopping outlets. My sole focus has been Ebay vintage trolling. I plan on writing a Favorite Ebay Stores resource guide (if only to find more amazing sellers).

My latest Ebay acquirement is a black blazer, with a peplum waist and huge pink bow fastened on the front. Divine! It’s sophisticated while still be fun and is one of those great staple pieces that can transition from casual to more dressy. Courtesy of Kaleidescope Vintage.

Gotta love Ebay!