I hate good byes....

Every once in awhile I purchase something for my Happy Day Vintage shop which I simply cannot give up. Here are a few of those items:

I don't normally gravitate toward the antique treasures (I prefer retro/mod/vintage) but I couldn't live without this window and it's matching counterpart. These two windows flank either side of our fireplace. I don't know where they came from but it's fun coming up with outrageous stories on their original location. They make for a fun conversation starter.

This lamp is cork and crazy... I love it. Obviously the material drew me to it but I fell in love with the sexy, curvy shape. It sits on the end table (below) next to our couch.

The end table above started out a dark brown, faux wood color. I painted it black (although I need to do one or two more coats) and put it next to our couch. I love functional art.

I just purchased this fantastic office chair. Obviously, it sits in our office. I giggle every time I look at it because it reminds me of the movie "Anchorman".

This is the first item I ever kept for myself, vs putting it for sale in the Happy Day Vintage Shop. Much like the lamp above, I love the curvy shape. I also like the bright white color. It adds a pop of interest in our dark orange office.

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Fashion Friday with Etsy, Mad Men

I am in love with the outfits on Mad Men. This week I felt the need to do a blog post featuring Joan as our fashion icon.

The show is set in the early 60's. The 60's were a transitional period in women's fashion. The hemlines are becoming shorter as opposed to the earlier fifties style of a circle skirt that has more of a flat front and that is longer and fuller. By 1960, there's a gathering at the waist and the hem length has come up a lot. Joan, the vixen of the show, is more fashion forward wearing clothing that's fitted showing the silhouette of her body.

I picked out a few items that would fit the form fitting, silhouette showing, curve hugging, head turning style that Joan wears so well:

Upper Left: Vintage Blue as Sapphire Wool Skirt $28.00

Lower Left: Vintage Rare Custom High Heels $69.00

Upper Right:French Blue Angora Sweater $34.00

Lower Right: Joan

Outfit Total: $131.00

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How to make Vintage work with your current closet

Adding a vintage piece to your wardrobe creates endless and unique outfit potential. A vintage dress, like the one shown on the left, is so versatile. It looks fabulous alone and it looks insanely fab mixed with a few basic pieces.

I took a white shirt, a pair of jeans, and a black jacket (three items most people have in their closet) and created a few different looks. It's amazing how one dress can work for so many occasions with just a few minor tweaks:

These are just a few of your options. Not shown here are seemly endless looks one could create by adding tights, boots, heels, and/or different accessories. Get creative and create a look completely your own.

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Fashion Friday with Etsy, Marilyn Monroe

I was about to write a long, drawn out introduction explaining why Marilyn Monroe is a fashion icon. Then, I came to my senses. Everyone knows Marilyn. Heck, every woman out there wants to emulate her sexual appeal. All that said, there is no more to be said.

Today's fashion icon is Marilyn Monroe.

Fashion Icon Inspiration Photo:

Etsy Find: The Dress

WHITE DRESS

$50.00

Etsy Find: The Shoes

vintage White Leather MARILYN SEVEN YEAR ITCH strappy heels shoes 10

$25.00

Etsy Find: The Earrings

Vintage 1940's screwback GLASS BEADED earrings

$24.00

All together Now:

Out fit Total: $99.00

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Naomi and Ethan

One of our customers, Shannon, let us post these pictures of her adorable children, Naomi and Ethan. Shannon purchased the Fisher Price record player and xylophone from HDV. As you can see in the pictures below the kids love their new toys.

Above Picture: Ethan bobs his head to the bumpin' beats of his FP record player.

Naomi's pose suggests she just finished bustin' out an old school break dancin' back spin. Naomi has a look on her face like she's thinking "Yeah, beat that." You go girlfriend!

Above Picture: Ethan ready to create a master mix. His wheels seem to be spinning as though he's coming up with the next big hit.

Thank you, Shannon for sharing these great pictures of your oh-so-stinkin'-cute kids.

**If you have pictures of an item you purchased with HDV... please send it to us along with your story. With your permission we will post the story on our blog.

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Fashion Friday with Etsy, Girls Night Out

Sitting down to compose this weeks "Fashion Friday" I had no idea who I wanted to feature as our Fashion Icon. I frantically searched my archive of vintage pictures when an email came in from my good friend, Erin. Erin is planning a girls night out. I am beyond excited to spend time with my dearest and funniest friends. These girls never hold back... nothing is taboo when we're together. I love that about them!

This picture came up right after reading Erin's email. I found it fitting.

Let's get started.... as usual we recreate a picture shopping only on Etsy.

Our inspiration Picture:

Our Etsy Finds:

1. Vintage 60s Baby Blue Eyelet Lace Collar Mini Dress XS S $54.00

2. Vintage 1960s MOD Alex Coleman Purple Mini dress shorts $40.00

3. Vintage 60's Yellow EMPIRE WAIST Pearl Accent FLORAL Mini BABYDOLL Dress $35.00

4. 60s Plaid Empire Waist Dolly Collar Mini Dress S M $56.00

5. Vintage 70's Red FLUTTER SLEEVE Polka Dot FLOWERS Mini Dress ML $32.00

6. 60s Plaid Orange Mini Dress $42.00

7. Psychedelic Yellow Paisley Pattern Pucci-esque Dress $16.00

8. SALE 60s MOD BEADED MINI DRESS small ....FREE SHIPPING $125.00

9. Vintage 60s Scooter Dress Geometric Brown and Yellow print S M $30.00

10. 1960's vintage LIME GINGHAM scooter dress $45.00

Gather up your girlfriends, buy up these dresses and go out on the town!

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Featured in The Storque!

We ADORE Etsy and we LOVE when we're featured in The Storque. Thank you Etsy, and especially TeenAngster, for including us in this amazing collection of blues!

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