This was actually one of my very first Etsy purchases which arrived first yesterday. Etsy is wonderful; I got a notification right after the package arrived in my mail box!! I lost my package the other day and I was very anxious, so I was so moved by this little thing which happened to me.
The package was so lovely, the butterfly is not just a print or stamp, but it’s cut out from a paper and glued!
The necklace was in a green tin can with a handwriting thank you memo.
This is 40′s vintage Bakelite inspired necklace. I don’t mind to won reproduces or something inspired by the vintage goods as long as it is in a fantastic quality. And this is one which is amazing, definitely eye catching and great for summer!!
I am so in love with this necklace. I’m wearing it as writing this post ;)
Cur.io Vintageis one of my favorite vintage clothing stores in Waltham. Their selection is always in a terrific condition, clean and beautiful. Sadly they are taking a break from their business for a while but the owner said that they’d open in summer with a big sale. I am looking forward to it truly.
This 60′s fur collar suit is just fantastic. Whenever I wear it, always I get a complement. My husband is not a big fun of animal pattern, but I am so glad I bought this one.
This is my husband’s find.
Sailing is very popular here, and he does sailing and love ships, finally the maple leave pattern… The tie is just like Massachusetts!!
This store is very cool, and well-known vintage clothing store in Boston. My husband loves it because they have more men’s clothes than women’s.
A guy at the store said “ I think it belonged to Bobby’s mother. ”
At work, one customer pointed out my earrings saying “ Spring has come to your ears :) ”
Made in Germany, I assume…
They are beautiful but I have metal allergy and especially my right ear, I got so irritated… I need to buy silicone pad or something to protect my ears… That is the only down side, but other than that they are so beautiful and I am happy to own my first clip-on earrings!
I made nibushiki-juban from my vintage beautiful silk juban by myself.
I bought this juban from Hyotan-ya, which is an antique/vintage kimono store in Osaka (I’m sad that the store is not open right now, hopefully the owner will start his business again soon!), almost 10 years ago… !!
This is actually my first juban, but it is difficult to wear antique kimono because they are a little too small, or the fabric is worn out and if you pull the fabric too hard, it would break off.
Anyway, I didn’t wan’t to ruin it, and had kept it like a treasure for a long time. But now I’m confident enough to wear them and it is actually in a very good condition than I thought.
But the problem was, as usual, it was short. So I decided to make nibushiki-juban out of it.
I always wear nibushiki-juban, because it is easy to wear, easy to shape the emon nicely.
First, cut it in 2 pieces! Be bold and just cut it!!
It’s better to have the edge a little bit longer so you can sew it up.
Like this.
The bottom part. I searched and referred on the Internet and found some nice instructions to make juban.
色のあるくらし ←The blog has a lot of recipe to make kimono stuff!! Very cool ;)
I love anqitue/vintage kimono, but the size had been always an issue, but now juban, I will be able to buy anything with this technique. It is so exiting!!
Lovely vinyl embroidery pouch made byOriginal Marketa Rio de JaneirofromCur.io Vintage
I searched online about Original Marketa. Not very much about them but their creations are all so beautiful. It would be great have a matching purse with my pouch.
Thank you Betty for the wonderful juicy grape bag. The grapes are 3 dimensional, made of knitting thread (it feels like wool), and faux leaves and vines. I think it is very unique that the grapes are not the plastic faux fruits but balls of knitting thread, and also the inside is beautifully decorated by the gold ribbon.
I’m sure Betty was pretty crafty :) She should be proud of herself because her bag is still in use over a half decade :)
We went to our favorite vintage store Curi.o Vintage. They are having a sale until the end of this month, and this is my birthday month and I had no reason not to go!! 60’s wrecker purse, 60’s Marketa pouch and mother of pearl compact with actual face powder in it. They are all so fascinating, thanks to my husband for the gifts and flowers!!
Another great finds @garmentdistrict ! I just loved the juicy grapes and the roses from germany :) They also had a 50% off sale this weekend and my husband bought 6 pairs of pants himself lol
A month ago I welcomed this lovely and warm Norwegian hand-knitted vintage sweater from @cambridgeraspberryberet ! Especially I knit myself and that sweater is a masterpiece to me… All stitches are lined up regularly, no mistakes, just perfect! MA has been warmer than usual and I don’t really have many chance to wear it. I wouldn’t be convenient when it starts snowing, but I kind of hope the temperature would drop down and I enjoy all of my winter clothes without sweating lol
Casual dinner out coordinate, wool vintage plaid skirt, school girl cardigan and lily of the valley headdress from Yokihi :) It was a casual restaurant night out, so wore casually and comfy. I really love 祝Noriko’s creation, so lovely and just wear it then 40% more dressed up!! If you are interested, please check our Facebook page, link in the profile ;)
This is what I got Garment District, vintage reddish brown wool suit.
I like suits and setups because they are cheaper than buying jackets and skirts, but you can coordinate with whatever you want as well as wearing them together. So much variations to enjoy :)
These can be worn casually, it’s going to be a fun winter!