DonnaRose Infocus — Vintage Clothing

I LOVE RALPH LAUREN! I actively look for his vintage pieces on Ebay, especially his tailored suits. Now, I have the opportunity to find  his handpicked choices all in one spot.

Ralph Lauren has created his own online vintage store. As expected, the pieces are exquisite americana and they are indeed beautiful. The pieces bring an appreciation and focus for handcrafted knits and lush earthiness. My personal favorite is the American Flag sweater. (too bad they were...

[caption id="attachment_151" align="aligncenter" width="346"] Hooded Vest[/caption]

One of the main reasons people give for being reluctant to wear vintage is that it looks "dated." Now that doesn't include ALL vintage. There are some pieces that are timeless and will fit in any era, but there are some pieces that may scream "old" instead of "style."

This faux rabbit fur coat was one of them. It was initially the fur version of the "members-only" jacket and looked totally 70's (and not in a good...

[caption id="attachment_135" align="aligncenter" width="655"] Boots for Days[/caption] A newcomer to the Dallas vintage scene (but not to styling clients) Lynda Piepgras established Commonwealth Couture in University Park's Snider Plaza. [caption id="attachment_136" align="aligncenter" width="448"] A taste of the variety the store offers.[/caption] While her store has a variety of pieces, Lynda specializes in high-end designer clothing. You can find anything from Escada to Fendi to Victor Costa to Lanvin. [caption id="attachment_137"...