Blog Sale continued...

I am dividing this blog entry into two parts. The first being actual blogging content, albeit not much. The second part is reserved for more sale items. This is something that may have been self-explanatory or at least clear upon further examination of the following entry...but heck, now I have gone and explained it already. Oh well.

Part One: Actual Blogging

In the spirit of retaining the actual content aspect of this blog while this sale thing goes down I have a few things to share. I got dressed a little while back to see The Wrestler (which was a solid film if ever there was one). I felt it necessary to don something shiny in honor of the films celebrated sport, professional wrestling. I threw in a little cotton spandex (and a whole lot of thigh) and I practically had an homage going on...

Cosby sweater- Thrifted, Salvation Army
Silver tunic top-Thrifted, Salvation Army
Stretchy dress (worn as skirt)- Xhiliration brand, via Goodwill
Boots- Steve Madden

Sometimes, with my penchant for turquoise jewelry, suede, neutral colors...I get dangerously close to dressing like an English Lit professor living in Santa Fe or something. That probably only made sense to me. It is possible that I am toeing the line in this outfit but I was happy, confident, and enthusiastically complimented when I wore it around to do mundane life tasks recently. The toddlers at my daughters school were especially pleased by my necklace. It goes to show you that if you play to the right audience, you will always be a crowd pleaser!

Picnik collage
Turtleneck-F21
Vest-vintage
Skirt-Ginger Lamb by way of Buffalo Exchange
Necklace-also Buffalo Exchange
Boots-Vintage

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I hope that choosing to wear my hair down made this look a little less New Mexico clay artisan and a little more free spirited, sexual-revolution era co-ed. I hope.

In other news, Mischa Barton has, for me, officially made up for the last two years of her poor choices and the resulting hobo meets gypsy costume from your local Party City that she has been assaulting my eyes with...

And she did it with this one look.
To die! TO DIE! Yeah, I was reduced to borrowing a cheap catchphrase for this. I am in looOOOoooOOOve.

"Aaaaaand SCENE."

(That is theatre kid talk for the end.)

PART TWO:BLOG SALE. BLOG SALE. BLOG SALE.
If you're new, please READ THIS
(which is just directing you to my last blog entry, to be honest)
 
SOLD!
"Good Karma" 1970's scarf/shawl $18

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Big, soft, and versatile.


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Stain inside, see photo. Otherwise awesome!


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SOLD
"Blossom" 1950's headpiece

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No, I cannot sell you her hair.

"Bandito" 1980's bolo tie $5

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SOLD
"Ringside" 1970's layer necklace $12

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SOLD
"Gifted" 1980's bow necklace $7

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"Black Box" 1970's necklace pendant $7

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"Fly by" 1980's butterfly necklace $5

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"Waterfalls" 1950's glass bead choker $7

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"All Tied Up" set of 1980's bow pins $10

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"Pins and Needles" 1-inch pin collection, random assortment $8

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Left-over from my wedding actually. Ordered from boygirlparty.

"Nicole" 1970's pink large sunglasses $8

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Good condition, not perfect. Some scratching on arms. Still adorable.

"Kitty" 1980'S sunglasses $8

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"Wendy" 1980's novelty Burger King sunglasses $5

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Plastic arms, bendy.
I can't be the ONLY person who would wear these just because it is funny that Burger King used to give away sunglasses.....

SOLD
"Carmella" 1960's Renaud designer sunglasses $10

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Again, whew. There is one more installment coming, most likely on the weekend. I do hope I am able to offer you things you would be quick to snatch up on your own! xo

Our First Blog Sale!


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So here is the thing. I have A LOT of stuff in the upstairs "inventory closet." I have been hoarding and collecting and snatching up VINTAGE odds and ends for a long time now. It's compulsive. I have enough stuff now to admit, even to myself, that I have too much stuff. By stuff I mean awesome little odds and ends from bygone eras. I don't know how to classify it, in its breadth of time and object, except as "stuff." I am not lying when I say I love it all. I do! I never pick up anything on my expeditions that I don't ooh and aahh (or at least coo) over. I just don't need it all, can't store it all in an organized manner, don't have the time or energy to list it all on ebay, and certainly cannot bring myself to donate it away anonymously. How could I?

I am working now on getting the Magnolia Family Vintage ebay store back up and running. I expect it to hit sometime next week. I say that like it is a missile, honing in on you. Maybe it is. While I have been going through the clothing, looking for models, picking up new stuff to sell, it occurred to me that it is time to start anew, in a sense. I have let the closet and the shop become poorly edited and sloppy. The pile I have amassed over time has become an obstacle. Things get lost in the drawers, items that need attention and repair get neglected, and things I should have sold long ago get forgotten on their hangers. So, this blog sale is the first of many steps to clearing out and getting new perspective on the "Magnolia Family Vintage collection."

On a side note, to anyone reading this who may be IN AUSTIN (locals only!)...

I want to have a yard sale! A big ol' cleansing ritual of house and home! I am looking for a partner in this venture because, well, I don't have a yard. If you, or someone you know, have any interest in co-hosting a big "get rid of stuff in a community friendly way" event, please let me know. I am looking to sell vintage, new clothes, formal gowns, albums, shoes, books, baby clothes, toys, and brick-a-brack. I'd love to find a sale-friendly location and another person or family unit to collaborate with. I'd appreciate any help and any ideas on this matter. I am honest, friendly, clean, and I would be happy to bring a cooler of refreshments to you. Inquire within.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming...

PLEASE READ!

So, as for the sale, I have listed below several items I am willing to part with. I have given a short description of each item and I guarantee that every item in this sale is VINTAGE. Who knows how this will go, it is completely experimental for me. There are more items ready to sell, I am just waiting to see how this goes!

  • I'd love to hear feedback and to know if this is a selling format I should pursue occasionally. Or not.
  • There are more photos of each item included in a FLICKR SET.
  • My pricing is not arbitrary, there is a system. I am not looking for best offers or to trade. I tried to make sure I was staying in the low end of the price spectrum on all the items.
  • I have no idea how long I will leave this up for. If it goes alright, maybe a few days. If it does not seem to be working I guess I will leave it up for less time, ha. Point being, if you want it, please go ahead and buy it or you may miss out!

PAYMENT-I put the price of the item ABOVE the photo of the item. If you want to purchase said item, please EMAIL ME at

magnoliavintage@hotmail.com

If you are the first person to email me then the item is yours. When you receive an email response you can send payment to my Paypal account and the sale will be confirmed. Please include your name, address, ITEM NAME and shipping preference (see below) in your email to me. If you happen to live here in Austin and want to buy something, I'd be happy to accept cash, you just have to come to my home.

SHIPPING- Anywhere in the United States, I can ship your item Priority Mail for $4.99 or regular mail for $2.99. I will ship promptly.

QUESTIONS- Please feel free to comment or email me with any questions!

On to the sale...


SOLD
"Sailor Moon" 1980's earrings $5.00

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Painted metal with tiny rhinestones. Approx 1.5" top to bottom.

SOLD
"Pearls Before Swine" 1970's mirrored-back necklace charm $7.00

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Approx 2" top to bottom, mother of pearl, slightly heavy, ornate frame, and the back is a mirror! See photo.

"Amber Preserves" 1970's Pin $7.00

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Approx 1.5" side to side.

"Sally Sells" Charm, decade unknown $7.00

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Kookiest little item award goes to!! Check out the tiny little hand dangling there...
Shell is Approx 2" long.

"Benjamin Button" Pin $4.00

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Approx 2" long


"Fringe Benefits" 1970's poncho $18

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One Size Fits Most. Dress form is size Medium.

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"Eye Full" 1970's pendant necklace $9.00

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Actual magnifying glass! See photo for length.

"Gold Leaf" earrings, decade unknown. $5.00

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SOLD!
"Debutante" 1950's necklace $9.00

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SOLD
"Bow-tie" 1980's necklace $9.00

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"Blue Blood" 1970's long necklace $9.00

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Flapper Style, heavy plastic beads.

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"Statesman" 1960's Charm Bracelet $7.00

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Oregon, California, Utah, Texas, Virgina, Italy.
Plus one charm that says "Gamble and Weep, Don't and Sleep"
hmm....

SOLD
"Sagittarius" 1970's necklace $9.00

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"Bermuda Triangle" 1970's earrings $5.00

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"Three Points West" 1970's necklace $7.00

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SOLD
"Flower Power" 1960's bracelet $10.00

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Hard to explain, this bracelet accordions in and out. Opens to allow your wrist and then closes in around it. So beautiful, photos do not do it justice!

"Hoot" 1970's necklace $7.00

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"Chain Gang" long necklace $9.00

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One of my best estate sale finds! Truly better in person.

SOLD
"Op Art" 1960's necklace $ 9.00

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"Floral Arrangement" 1960's Handmade Apron $11.00

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Perfect Condition!

"Spray Paint and Hair Spray" 1980's leather purse $18.00

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Original tags, genuine leather, zipper closure.

"Layer Cake" 1970's large black bead, tiered necklace $9.00

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SOLD
"Madonna" 1980's multi-layered necklace $7.00


"Watercolor" 1960's handmade apron $10.00

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Tie in the back shows some wear.

SOLD
"Pushing Daisies" 1960's handmade apron $10.00

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SOLD!
The Vogue Sewing Book 1975 $9.00

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Good condition, not perfect. Book cover is worn at edges.

Some sample pages...
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Oh God my hands! My eyes! I can't do anymore tonight.

I will list the rest this weekend. Belts, shoes, more jewelry, lots of vintage purses. Hope you enjoy browsing if nothing else. If your friends would enjoy browsing as much as you do, please let them know on my behalf! Til then xo