Perfect Picks - Vintage from Shrimpton Couture and Market Publique

As you may know, I'm a fan of vintage.  Hats, gloves, shoes, jewelry, bags, you name it, I love it. And, if you don't know them already I need to introduce you to two of my favorite vintage online stores.

The first is the classic and classy Shrimpton Couture -

If you need an amazing, fabulous, and probably collectible piece, Cheri is the gal to to go.  She's recently introduced me to Swirl dresses and I plan on getting as many has I can.  Here's two so far - a Parisian scene sweetie and lush roses.

My favorite faux leopard jacket is from Shrimpton as well. It was smashing for a blogger outing in New York last year.

Market Publique is my other vintage fave.  Filled with vendors from all over the web, MP gives you options in every clothing category at prices that are well with in the range for day-to-day pieces. I've even sold a few pieces there myself but I've founds some great gems.

This sweet woven clutch in bright yellow was just what I needed this summer and is in pristine condition.   Market Publique is full of fun pieces like this and the individual stores do an amazing job at giving them fun styling.

Market Publique is also a part of Vintage Coalition which holds a pop-up capsule collection each week around a theme and features vintage clothing from- Everybody's Buying Vintage, Hella Vintage, Hold My Gold, The Kissing Tree Vintage, Market Publique, Lucky Rabbit, Rock Paper Vintage, Sleepwalker LA, Trashy Vinage, Twitch Vintage, Vanda Vintage, Vantage Point Vintage, and Wicked Plum Vintage.

I'm not the greatest at thrift or consignment searching.  I wish I had the skill and the patience.  But I know that these ladies have the right eye and they're a great resource to go to whether its a special event or a unique piece for every day.

Ensemble du Jour - Color and Stripes

I didn't realize that it was going to be so chilly in New York (or in NC for that matter) in mid-May.  I'm so glad I ended up packing my vintage red trench.  It was the perfect weight, went with everything, is a great bright color and waterproof!

I wore it paired with my new JCrew Maritime dress and Franco Sarto sandals plus a woven belt from Target.

The best part of this dress, aside from the comfy slightly-heavyweight fabric, are the side zippers.   I love having them totally unzipped to make the dress even swingier.

These sandals are also perfect with the dress.  A great neutral contrast to the bold colors.

I Spy - New York Fashion Week

It's so close now, I can almost taste the panic! Yep, Fashion Week is in just 4 days and I've really got to get my packing list in order.

But I do know I'm going to find a way to wear my new vintage coat from Shrimpton Couture.

So, if you are looking for me around town and around the tents I'll either be wearing this:

or this longer black coat with the faux collar.

I can deal with cold but lets hope we can keep the snow/ice/rain to a minimum, okey doke?

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Vintage Spots

This posted up on Shrimpton Couture and I nabbed it in about .5 seconds.



This plus a pair of vintage heels and a pencil skirt = LOVE!

And yes, I do think it will be coming with me to New York....

UPDATED: As I'm sure you all know, I would never ever ever wear fur ripped from an animal killed for my vanity. This is totally FAUX!!!