VQVintage…Vintage, Soul, Rockerchic.

We are in the era of the vintage revolution- the desire to incorporate vintage fashion in your everyday looks due to the timeless appeal of fine design. Finding authentic vintage items to complete your look can be tricky- however, Etsy is one perfect place to look! VQVintage on Etsy was created to bring you a wide selection of vintage handbags, eyewear with a pulse and designer vintage accessories. Visiting this online shop will be sure to bring you back in time, showcasing a strong soul, rocker chic vibe. VQVintage boasts brands like Moschino, Dooney and Bourke, Doncaster, Les Bernard and more!

Featured here is a one-of-a-kind gold vintage Les Bernard Choker currently available in shop. Exuding a goddess style and high-class feel, this choker is in flawless vintage condition! Marked with the ‘Les Bernard’ logo- you can assure that you are getting the real deal here! A gorgeous statement piece to add to your outfit that will surely be a conversation starter.

Also on display here are some Ferarri vintage designer aviators. These gorgeous sunglasses are foldable and come with the original marked case. Aviators are truly a timeless design- they look good on everyone- and will never go out of style! 

VQVintage shop owner Qiana currently runs her  Etsy shop out of Atlanta, Georgia. Photography, vintage finds, art, music and anything that exudes soul are what truly inspires her! Her and her daughter’s initials provide the meaning behind the shop name VQVintage. 

With a 5 star Etsy rating and 250+ amazing reviews, this online boutique’s reputation speaks for itself. You can assure you will be getting high quality authentic, vintage items from Qiana’s collection.

Browse some of the other vintage finds at VQVintage on Etsy here!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VQVintage/items

VintageInspiration…rare fabric finds!

VintageInspiration on Etsy specializes in bringing you quality quilting and apparel fabrics – many out of prints and hard to find vintage textiles for home décor from the 50s – 80s! In addition to designer apparel fabrics, the Etsy shop offers collectible décor and handmade jewelry. Shop owner Julie carefully hand selects each fabric in her shop for it’s uniqueness, condition and quality. If you are a fan of creating quilts, totes, toddler apparel, circle skirts, or just love to collect unique fabric, get ready for some amazing finds at VintageInspiration on Etsy! Whether it’s retro, rustic, mid-century modern or a current classic, VintageInspiration is stocked with fabrics and salvaged finds that will add uniqueness, texture and character to your project or home.  Julie is passionate about providing excellent customer service and providing you with quality items you will love in a timely manner!

Check out the  ‘OOP 60s Mayan Aztec cotton border print fabric ‘in hot pink and turquoise featured here. This item is a rare find! Mayan/Aztec warriors are portrayed in navy blue, Caribbean blue/turquoise and fuschia pink ‘tye dye’ holding a pineapple shaped object as if making an offering as they stand in a garden of pink and blue flowers. The pink flowers have dark blue ‘veins’ of color giving this piece a unique tye-dye look.  This is a fabulous fabric -Great for a long maxi skirt, or circle skirt or to frame. It is either an all cotton or a cotton/rayon blend. Excellent condition- like new! MAKER: Wesco-Reltex. What sort of ideas come to mind when you see this fabric?

Check out some of the other fabric finds at VintageInspiration on Etsy here!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintageinspiration

53KIRIJP..Antique&Vintage KIMONO, Handmade bags!

A visit to 53KIRIJP on Etsy will make you feel like you are journeying through Japan! This Etsy shop that is run out of Hiroshima, Japan offers uniquely designed tote bags that are crafted from vintage Japanese aprons! These Japanese shoulder bags are absolutely unique and cool! Shop owner EMI loves to incorporate Japanese vintage and antique cloth into modern fashion items. She does her best to choose cloth that is in the best condition and creates unique designs that are functional and fashionable while also presenting a piece of history.

The Japanese tote bag featured here is one of my favorites from 53KIRIJP. The right side of the tote is thick and strong while the left side is made from vintage Japanese blue cloth. I love the fact that the strap of this shoulder bag is made from a Vintage Japanese apron’s waist cord! The original pocket from the apron is also incorporated inside the bag to provide you with extra storage space! This is a great tote bag for school, work, travel, or just as a cool, fashion statement! Use it to carry notebooks, novels, clothing, laptops and much more! This bag features the character TENGU on the front of the bag- a Japanese long-nosed goblin. TENGU are legendary creatures in Japanese folk religion and by some are considered a type of God.

Explore some of the other Japanese tote bags available at 53KIRIJP on Etsy here!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/53KIRIJP

PaintingsbyJeanie…All things beautiful and vintage!

PaintingsByJeanie on Etsy brings you all things beautiful and vintage! In the vintage shop you will find a variety of tea time collections, steins, glass and crystal, delfts, spoons and silver, assorted antiques, and even antique furniture pieces! PaintingsbyJeanie is a mother-daughter antique shop currently ran out of Germany. Jeanie Underwood and her daughter have always shared a deep passion for antiquing! Being stationed in Germany has allowed them the opportunity to discover a wide range of beautiful and unique antiques. Jeanie’s daughter helps her pick out which items they should buy for their antique shop! Jeanie hopes that you will find something you love in her shop and will discover a vintage antique that speaks to you.

The Vintage pink and red luncheon plate featured in the photograph here is one of my favorite finds by Jeanie! This plate measures 10 inches and features a beautiful castle scene. I love this vintage plate as an addition to a vintage kitchen theme or as a decor piece in an antique farmhouse kitchen!

Be sure to check back often as Jeanie will be adding merchandise daily to her new shop!

PaintingsByJeanie is currently running an Independence Day Sale! Use code FOURTH at checkout to receive $5 off your purchase!

Connect with PaintingsByJeanie on social media to stay up to date on sale promotions, sales and updates-

Twitter @UNDERWOOD1216

Pinterest and Facebook @veryvintageantiques.

Feel free to explore the other vintage and antique finds by PaintingsbyJeanie here!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Paintingsbyjeanie

CandyBlady…Your Shop for Vintage Antique Diamond Engagement Rings

CandyBlady is your shop for vintage and antique diamond jewelry! In the jewelry shop you will find a wide selection of gorgeous diamond engagement rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.  Shop owner Rita currently runs her Etsy shop out of New York and makes it her mission to bring you beautiful antique jewelry pieces that each share a special story.  The vintage art deco diamond ring featured in the photograph here is a special piece by CandyBlady. This transitional cut diamond ring in 14k solid white gold would be gorgeous as a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, anniversary ring or promise ring. The ring has (3) .15 carat Transitional Cut Diamonds surrounded by (8) .07 carat single cut diamonds on each side incorporated into a beautiful design!

This ring is part of a special giveaway that is being held by Rita for her son Davian. Davian is a very sweet and big hearted 8 year old boy who just loves WWE Wrestling! He was born with a rare brain malformation called Arnold Chiari Type 2 which affects his vision and also causes him to have seizures.  Davian’s Neuro-Opthalmologist said that he will eventually loose all vision inhis right eye. He has always dreamed to meet and greet one of the WWE wrestlers and go to a WWE Wrestling match someday.  His amazing mom Rita has started a GoFundMe campaign to make Davian’s dream come true. To be entered into the diamond ring giveaway, please donate a minimum of $10 to help fund Davian’s wish. The winner of the diamond ring will be announced on 7/10/2016 on Instagram @candyblady and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EtsyCandBlady/

Visit ‘Davian’s Wish’ GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/davianswish

Browse CandyBlady on Etsy here! https://www.etsy.com/shop/CandyBlady

LaSuzanaMaison…everything beautiful, vintage and antique!

LaSuzanaMaison on Etsy specializes in everything beautiful, vintage, and/or antique. Shop owner Suzana’s focus is to bring to you remarkable discoveries that catch her eye — whether it’s classic fashion, home decor, jewelry, accessories, collectibles, and much more! In the vintage/antique shop you will find a wide variety of home decor items, handbags & purses, shoes, hats & scarves, belts, jewelry, apparel and accessories!

Suzana has never stopped dreaming…a few years ago her mother in law invited her down to the basement and said: “Take whatever you want”… in this moment a little girl was reborn! For Suzana, every day brings new ideas and inspiration and she finds beauty everywhere! Her goal is to explore, collect and to bring you one-of-a-kind items!

The magnificent Reinhold Schlegelmilch Antique Chocolate Set featured in the photograph here is one of my personal favorite finds from LaSuzanaMaison. This is a beautiful Art Nouveau chocolate set consisting of 13 pieces- a chocolate pot, pot top, six cups and six saucers. Each of the pieces are covered in coral poppies on a shaded olive green background. The pieces are all marked RS Germany and are trimmed in slightly worn gold drinking edges. This is a remarkably lovely delicate set! What a find!!

With a 5-star Etsy shop rating and some wonderful feedback from past customers- you can be confident purchasing your vintage speciality items from LaSuzanaMaison.

Explore some of Suzana’s other amazing finds on Etsy here- https://www.etsy.com/shop/lasuzanamaison

LSVintageHome…Farmhouse Chic Rustic Barn Wood!

LSVintageHome on Etsy brings you farmhouse chic rustic furniture hand crafted from old barn wood! Among the items in the furniture shop you will find industrial coffee tables, dining tables, armoires, wooden consoles, and more! Shop owners and designers Tom and Natasha Shea are the dynamic duo behind LSVintageHome on Etsy. Tom has a background in design and a passion for functionality while Shea is a true artist at heart. Together, their love of all things vintage and their love of furniture and crafting led to the founding of LSVintageHome. Their goal is to bring you beautifully crafted one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that will make special additions to your home!The ‘Rustic Farmhouse Chic Barn Wood Console’ featured in the photograph here is a beautiful piece by LSVintageHome. The piece is handcrafted from 100 to 200 year old barn wood! This would definitely make for a conversation piece in your home. If you love the rustic, farmhouse style then you have to see some of the other furniture pieces crafted by LSVintageHome!

Explore LSVintageHome on Etsy here!- https://www.etsy.com/shop/LSVintageHome

2GoodPoniesVintage..Vintage Home Decor and Retro Fashion!

2GoodPoniesVintage on Etsy is your vintage market place for retro clothes, antiques, old books, vintage home decor, sterling silver and more! Shop owners Karyn and Jay currently run their vintage shop out of Johnson City, TN. Karyn and Jay have lived many places across the US and abroad. In each place they have lived and on vacations they always make sure to find the best secondhand shops and to visit the flea markets and antique stores – even in Oman, Korea and Greece! 2GoodPoniesVintage offers a variety of different vintage art and home decor, vintage silver serving, vintage men’s fashion, ladies fashion and jewelry, vintage kitchen, items pipes and tobacco, vintage books and ephemera.
Karyn started collecting back in grade school when she visited her first yard sale. Her mother was a fabulous seamstress and would alter almost anything she found secondhand. While fashion has been her main focus over the years, she has been tending to collect anything that her eyes fancy!
Karyn has also professionally managed many estate sales. Her collection of unique finds over the years is growing rapidly, so she has decided to start passing some of her special finds on to you through 2GoodPoniesVintage. You will find an eclectic variety of items in her shop arising from many different places and time periods!
The gorgeous deep blue green iridescent vase from Kralik featured in the photograph here is one of my personal favorites from 2GoodPoniesVintage on Etsy. The vase has a Martele veining throughout. The vase stands 3.5″ in height x 3.5″in diameter at the widest point. No chips or cracks, the finish does have some wear as shown in the photos due to the vintage nature of the piece. This Kralik glass vase would be a beautiful house warming gift for a neighbor or friend!
Feel free to explore Karyn and Jay’s vintage marketplace here!-

https://www.etsy.com/shop/2goodponiesvintage

Items to check out!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/264128849/fenton-carnival-glass-1920s-fenton-art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/221405369/pipe-tobacco-jar-noritake-china-hand

DyStyle …Pin Up / Rockabilly / Retro shop with original designs!

DyStyle on Etsy showcases a passion for femininity and style, bringing back the retro look with a fresh touch! The shop offers a unique variety of pin up, rockabilly, and retro styles that bring you the best of the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s styles! Shop owner Diana out of Venezia, Italy loves to hand create vintage inspired, high quality items! Some of the unique designs in her shop include flapper dresses, bridesmaids dresses, burlesque outfits, retro wear, ballerina costumes ,pin-up dresses and prom pieces!

DyStyle pieces are all  intricately handmade and custom fitted just for you! The burlesque skirts for example can be made with whatever feather colors you desire; length can be adjusted; and different corsets can be chosen. You have the option to choose your favorite color schemes and even the fabric that Diana will use to design your piece! Each piece is unique and carefully crafted by hand. It will not take more than 7 days to have your piece ready.

The beautiful dress featured in the photograph here is called ‘Marilyn Lace’ taking inspiration from the iconic white dress of Marilyn Monroe. DyStyle put a new flare on the piece making it shorter and combining the lovely lace with silky taffeta, so it gives you a retro but yet new, updated look! Feel free to make it your own by requesting a different color background on the dress. The dress can also be made a longer length and even in plus sizes! This dress will fit you perfectly, because each is handmade with high attention to detail and quality!

Feel free to browse DyStyle on Etsy here!-
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DyStyle

Heathertique on Etsy…Vintage Chic Pieces for Your Home and Wardrobe!

Heathertique on Etsy shows their love for salvaged goods by bringing you a collection of hand picked vintage chic pieces for your home and wardrobe! Shop owner Heather Steyn became a curator of vintage chic early on. The origins of her infatuation were cleverly woven into her roots. She is the third generation from a southern Virginian family of entrepreneurs that embraces salvaged commodities in their business plans. Early on, she learned that vintage can do no wrong, She still support this theory especially when it comes to home decor and design!

Heathertique’s design philosophy believes your space should include objects with character; a distinction – something with a story! Heathertique’s inventory is collected by searching platforms ranging from estate sales to thrift stores and consignment shops. Located in South Florida and having the means to travel worldwide to handpick these unique pieces to you; Heathertique’s goal is stocking character to design your atmosphere. She loves the fact that vintage is sustainable to the environment and that’s a great thing!

One of my favorite vintage finds from Heathertique is the Vintage Luggage Stacking Suitcases featured in the photograph here! I adore these because they are a charismatic set of true rustic mid century suitcases. These would be great for home decor, storage, events, or even media props. The colors are a pleasing palette of blue, brown, and black with multiple textiles including leather and brass metals. I would love this set as a cute nightstand beside my bed!

Feel free to browse some of Heathertique’s vintage finds here- https://www.etsy.com/shop/Heathertique