The vintage clothing shop is slowly getting more inventory. I have so much back stock but not as much time as I would like to really get my hands dirty with shop updates. As much as I would love to update the shop with 20-30 items a week, it's just not feasible at the moment.

This week I am updating the shop with a few vintage blouses & tops, mainly 1960s-1970s vintage. I'm particularly loving the vintage 1940s feather hat and this vintage 1970s print shirt with men on horseback for this week's vintage arrivals. Here's the sneak peek!





















Check all the new shop arrivals @Vintage Clothing Shop | Adorevintage.com

Morning everyone! May I just wish you a Happy Valentine's Day? Now, before I get to a Valentine's themed post (which will be later) I wanted to share with ya'll some coupon codes a few of my vintage friends are currently running. I'm not quite sure when they all end, quite soon I think since most are Valentine's themed savings. So if your honey did not get you exactly what you wanted, then purchase yourself a little 'sumthin sumthin'!



Dethrose Vintage - 15% OFF use coupon code BEMYVALENTINE at checkout

Lola Vintage - 20% OFF entire shop until this evening in celebration of Love Day

ADOREVINTAGE - 20% OFF with code JADORE at checkout

Le Mollusque Vintage - 20% OFF FWBENEFITS through end of February

Archives Vintage - 14% OFF with code LOVERS at checkout

I adore everything at Salvage Life, all the vintage selections are adorable and completely wearable. The owner, Beth Giles, does a fantastic job of curating totally cute and totally wearable vintage clothing. There is so much to choose from I couldn't pick just one favorite item! This vintage skirt is so adorable for Autumn! Can't you picture it being worn with knit tights and a lightweight sweater top tucked into the skirt or maybe a pretty secretary blouse with a cardigan. J'adore! Honestly, if it were my size (it's a Medium) I would have snapped it up on a second! I also love this vintage tooled leather bag, don't they pair so well together?

Vintage Striped Skirt $48 // Vintage Tooled Leather Bag $120

Salvage Life has an actual boutique as well, so if you're in Long Beach, be sure to make an appointment to visit the adorable little shop! To find out more about Salvage Life check out their blog stock full of vintage inspirations, and of course check out Salvage Life vintage shop on Etsy!

At an antique shop today I happened upon two very lovely silk flower wreaths from the 1920s which I'm so excited to use for an upcoming editorial shoot for Adorevintage. I did a little searching on Etsy for more crowns to supplement the photoshoot and happened upon the gorgeous creations of Emily Zych of Which Goose. In Emily's own words... "I am a 28-year-old gal who left my "real job" to make crowns and other pretty things"


Aren't they all so pretty? You can purchase them at Which Goose.

This past Saturday a dear friend of mine tied the knot in Key West, Florida at the lovely Ernest Hemingway house. Before the beachy nuptials, my friends and I had a chance to explore the Florida keys and soak in some much needed sunshine. I'm from L.A. so I do get plenty of sunshine, but it's much more enjoyable when you're sitting poolside with a strawberry daquiri. (Mmm...)


As we walked along Duval street I couldn't help but be inspired by all the bright island colors. Gleaming aqua, sea greens, Florida orange punctured with rich yellows and coral. It's pretty evident where my inspiration for this vintage fashion style board comes from! But why a beachside picnic, you ask? Well, instead of a traditional meal for the wedding reception at the Oldest House & Garden in Key West, our friends opted for sliders, veggie flatbreads, fresh fruit, and fried little morsels of mahi-mahi and shrimp with island flavors (mango, coconut, ginger, yum!). It really made me think of top notch picnic food, so hence, the inspiration!

Shopping + Image Credits: 1.] Vintage Diane Fres Dress, $188 from Adorevintage.com, Beach Picnic photo via NadjaSeale, 2.] Marchella Clutch, $95 from Calypso St. Barth, 3.] House of Harlow 1960 Abalone Shell necklace, $150 from PinkMascara.com, 4.] Woven linen striped scarf, $8 (approx) from H&M, 5.] Vintage inspired light green sunglasses, $25 from Topman.com, 6.] Vintage camera image from SVPPLY.com, 7.] JUNOU Sandal, $400 (approx) from Toast.co.uk

I fell in love with a few of the dress at Sunday Brunch Dress and was even more smitten after reading their 'about' page. I completely 100% agree... I really love the designers they carry (Yoana Baraschi, Kloset, and Samantha Pleet to name a few), the selection isn't very big, but lots of lovely vintage inspired dresses.


"Every woman writes her own story. So shouldn’t our own stories be the ones we love best? - That’s why we get excited opening up those old books, because now that old, loved story is about to become special to us, special in a slightly different, slightly new, way. - A dress is about savoring life, *our* lives. When we read a good story, we close our eyes and see the characters. The right dress can make us feel that way."

So obsessed with this new shop I've discovered! The styling and color palette at TOTOKAELO is perfect winter wardrobe inspiration! What I love most is that most of their pieces are such classic pieces every woman should have in their wardrobe! *taking note*

The prices are definitely higher for basic clothing (dresses in the $200+ price range), some cardgans boast a price tag of $650 (yikes!). But you can grab similar pieces at Zara, H&M, and even vintage or second hand shops (such as Adorevintage!)

There are so many places to find vintage clothing nowadays, but sometimes the search for that one perfect piece to add to your wardrobe can be a bit daunting, so just to help you out (and an excuse for me to window shop...) here are my "Top 10 Vintage Buys of the Week"!


/// Vintage 1940s Black Rayon TROPICAL Floral Dress, $178
Simplicity is Bliss Vintage


/// 1920s Vintage SILK MILITARY Cloche Hat, $155
Greatest Friend Vintage


/// Vintage 1930s Brass Leaves Fringe Necklace, $65
The Collected Collage


/// Vintage BROWN LEATHER WEEKENDER Bag, $135
IKAHN Vintage


/// Vintage 1940s DARK COCO Suede Heel Shoes, $115
Shop ReINVintage


/// Vintage 1940s DEADSTOCK Black Gabardine Swing Shoes, $85
Avant Garb Vintage


/// Vintage 1930s Lace + Silk Lingerie Cape, $42
Jessica Stark Weather Vintage


/// Vintage EGYPTIAN MOTH Tassel Art Deco Necklace and Earrings, $750
Vintage Sparkles


/// Vintage 1950s BROADWAY Gingham Dress + Jacket Set, $186
The Paraders Vintage


/// Vintage 1940s Blond Mink Capelet, $225
The Greedy Seagull Vintage

We've recently been inspired by things with a natural & scientific feel and clothing and accessories that echo Victorian trends such as lace and bows. What's inspiring you this week?


Antique Laboratory Stand from Ethan Ollie's $79.00


Vintage 1920s TIMELESS CLASSIC LACE CAPE Dress from Simplicity is Bliss $214.00


1887 Antique Chromolithograph of Butterflies. Plate No. 15 from Banana Strudel $16.00


Vintage CHAMOISEE SUEDE Booties 7.5 from Allen Company $52.00


Vintage Lolita Lace Bow from Mama LeAnne $14.00


Vintage Glass Specimen Domes from Scottie in a Canoe $21.00

Every lady deserves pretty little things for her boudoir. Naomi Lingerie is based out of Japan and all of the undergarments are handmade. I especially love the super cute "kitty" sleep masks. You can view her { vintage lingerie collection } to see where some of her design inspirations come from.






"There are certainly not so many men
of large fortune in the world,
as there are pretty women
to deserve them."
- Jane Austen



Where to purchase: Naomi Lingerie (etsy). All images are from the lovely Naomi Lingerie. (She also does custom work!)

Whimsical collection of three one of a kind art hoops with bird motif. Made using paper strips, thread and white 100% cotton fabric stretched on a wooden embroidery hoop. Wouldn't these look lovely in the kitchen or perhaps to brighten a child's room or a little nook?

Purchase at: PragyaK on Etsy. Image credits via artist's flickr.

Ooo... not a floral print in sight!



All images from Japan brand { lis khros } Spring 2010 collection.