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[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"...

[caption id="attachment_122" align="aligncenter" width="640"] About Face Studio[/caption] Remember the black and white silhouettes of old? They are now available in a more modern look. I met Allyson Hall...the owner of About Face Studios over a cup of coffee at Starbucks and I LOVE her silhouette portraitures. I especially love the ones that are housed in the more ornate frames. They add a great mix of modern and vintage for any decor. Check out her website.

[caption id="attachment_98" align="aligncenter" width="521"] Cashmere Sweater with Beaded Detail[/caption] OK, Ok...I know its still October and Christmas is almost 2 months away...but I can't escape thinking about Christmas when EVERY store has decorations for sale.  So I figured...if you can't beat them, join them.  Here's my contribution to the early Christmas frenzy. Every holiday, the really, really ugly Christmas sweaters come out. However, there are plenty of beautiful and elegant versions out there for the woman who loves the season and wants to express...

[caption id="attachment_110" align="aligncenter" width="310"] SEXY MORTICIA[/caption] October 31st is upon us...and that means Halloween Parties ALL this weekend. Finding costumes for the children is not very difficult (unless their chosen costume is sold out)...but for adults...that's a different story. For those of us who like to look fantastic and fun on Halloween instead of scary...finding a great costume may be difficult. My solution...you got it...the VINTAGE STORES.  There you can find lots of wonderful clothing dating from the 1920s to the 1980s. (yes, the 80's is now...