drooling over these patterns...

 Taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/112696697/very-rare-1940s-vintage-pattern?

 Taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/121350528/original-1940s-low-v-neck-4-gore-dress?

Taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93349243/vintage-1940s-marian-martin-misses?

I have not been checking out etsy for a while, especially on vintage patterns. Over the weekend, I spent some time browsing through vintage patterns and I fell in love with these. I was so tempted to put these into my virtual shopping cart but I managed to control myself...

vintage xmas cards

photos taken from: www.etsy.com - the vintage greeting

I have been checking out Etsy for a while. But just now, I stopped by to check out some vintage Christmas cards. Guess, I came across few cute and not so Christmas-y vintage cards. No Santa Claus and snowman. 

Have you started to send Christmas cards to loved ones already? Were these physical cards or e-cards? 

vintage floral hat and vintage peignoir set

Prior to my move, I purchased a vintage floral hat and a peignoir set through Etsy. And I waited patiently for these lovely items to be sent to my new home in Hong Kong. Couple of days after my arrival, I am delighted to receive parcels at work. What a great way to start new adventure here! I can't wait to wear the vintage floral hat and strolling the streets. The peignoir set look comfy and adorable. A lovely addition into my sleepwear attire. I guess I own almost every type of vintage items; from shoes to bags, brooches to sleepwear.... but no intimate pieces though.  

recently favourited

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79222879/earrings-clip-on-vintage-nautical

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86735695/anchor-pendant-pin

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93673225/vintage-1950s-fabulous-orange-felt

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/90366278/vintage-needlepoint-floral-purse-with

Some recently favourited items on etsy. At this point, I can only admire from far. Almost everyday, I would check my favourited items on etsy and gasp or sigh a little if an items is sold. I just hope that our thrift stores are well stocked with a wide variety of (vintage) items.

oohs, aahs...

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87173494/painted-porcelain-flower-brooch-vintage

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/54394991/no-222-vintage-etienne-aigner-patent

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88880437/vintage-1950s-birdcagewhimsy-with-blue

I have yet to think and prepare budget for this year but I have set my eyes on couple of lovely vintage items on etsy.

Have a great weekend!

drooling over...

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/84254633/vtg-bandolino-italian-leather-t-strap

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50185014/vintage-70s-vegan-4-inch-peep-toe-heels

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79773772/jacqueline-jade-heels-made-in-spain

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50840175/hot-pink-vintage-blusher-with-pink-silk

Oh boy... I am drooling over these lovelies vintage shoes and vintage hat right at this moment... The t-strap red vintage shoes are just so chic and the burgundy peep toe vintage shoes are so mad men-ish. Whilst for the last pair of vintage shoes, I am in love with its colour. What an unique colour, don't you think? Oh, and for the vintage net hat with flowers and bows, it is so adorable and sweet. What a great way to de-stress... enjoying occasional virtual window shopping.

Hope everyone had a great weekend and have an excellent week ahead.

new addition

Whilst I was busy sorting things out and packing, I came across a lovely nice pair of vintage gloves on etsy and without second thought, I purchased it. Yay! I could not believe that I own a pair of vintage gloves. And now, I just can't wait to pair them with lovely vintage frocks...

Have a great week ahead everyone!

thrifting and etsy rule

I was off yesterday. Needed to have a tiny little break from work. On my day off, I would thrift at places that are not opened on weekends. The Red Crescent Thrift Store is one of these places. I know, I know, I am not supposed to buy more things whilst I am in the processing of packing and sorting out stuff at home. But I was curious to know what is in store...

1980s dress

Mulberry (vintage?) bag

LV catalogue

I bought a lovely printed 1980s dress, a Mulberry bag and a LV catalogue. The dress is perfect for work, so it went into my shopping basket straight away. The Mulberry bag was in good condition. At first, I did not recognize the brand and got mixed up with Burberry. How silly of me... The design of the bag is cute and I did not hesitate to put into my cart. As for the LV catalogue, it is just for my collection on fashion books.

Tapestry bag, made in France, bought from etsy

vintage flower brooches, bought from etsy

More excitement to come when items that I have ordered from etsy have finally and safely arrived! New tapestry bag and pretty flower brooches to add into my collection of bags and brooches. Yay! Yesterday was indeed a great day! No Monday blues...

i heart these...

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/70697182/silver-sailor-broach

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72895446/vintage-straw-pill-box-hat-with-brown

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/45523267/vintage-macrame-and-bamboo-purse-handbag

Photo taken from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72695414/vintage-salvatore-ferragamo-peep-toes

I am glad it is Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. Quite a tough week at work. Busy, busy and I missed my gym. Experiencing writer's block, not sure what to post for today. And experiencing stylist's block too, a new term just created referring to styling at polyvore, not in the mood to style outfits. Perhaps it is good to share what I have my eyes on etsy. Admiring these lovelies virtually. Not sure if this is permanent but the exchange rate US$ to RM on etsy is slightly higher than market rate. Sigh....

I did it my way...

I have waited anxiously for a parcel lately. An order from etsy. And finally it arrived this afternoon. I could not wait to open it till I got home.

I have not given up hope in getting white or ivory shoes with either gold accents or bows. For this case, I have decided to make the bows myself. I am quite a DIY girl, so I would not stop until I try.

Before

After

What do you think? Not bad, right? Will share how I made the bows soon. So stay tuned!

New addition

This adorable and lovely vintage brooch is my latest purchase from etsy, at a very good deal. The brooch cost US$1 while the shipping cost was US$1.50. Less than RM10. The best deal ever on etsy! I love everything about the brooch - the colour, the design and most of the heart shaped locket! The package arrived on last Monday, just in time to cure my Monday blues...

Weekend is just around the corner. What are you plans? I hope I would be able to catch up on my sewing. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Lucky or unlucky?

What can make ones' day none other than receiving a long waited items that was purchased via online or receiving a gift? Mine was a long waited items purchased from Etsy. Yes, I know, I am hooked on Etsy. Received these parcel at work. I was pretty excited and controlled myself not to open them at work.

Parcel 1

Nicely packed package with a thank you note. Nice gesture.

Shoes were nicely wrapped with layers of soft paper.

Shoes received in good condition but... yes, there is a but for this purchase. They do not fit. I am gutted. The seller made a typo error on the width of the shoes and I am not very familiar with that particular brand's sizing. I am thinking of selling them. Anyway, if anyone would like to provide these lovely shoes a new home. Please let me know.

Parcel 2

Guess what I bought?

It is a vintage pillbox hat! I love this hat. It fits well. Although there is no occasion for me to wear such hat but I am keeping it as part of my vintage collection.

So at this moment, I am partly happy and partly upset with my purchases. Anyway, I can't wait to check out Thr5t launch tonight! Good luck girls!

New addition

Yay! Safely received my new vintage shoes, which I bought from etsy. It really made my day, especially after a hard day's work. Very delighted to receive the parcel and I did not open the parcel on the spot. I waited and waited till I got home.

The seller packed the shoes in a plastic bag and covered them with thin papers.

Phew... it was good to know that the shoes are in good condition. They look like they were hardly worn by the previous owner. I bet the previous owner was a fashionable lady. The shoes fit perfectly and I love them - the colour, the woven leather, the design, just everything about the shoes. They are so lovely and I know just the right dresses to pair with them...