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Vtg 40’s Fur? Lg Brim Saucer Hat~Brushd Wool Felt? SAKS

THIS beauty comes from the estate of Carol (Drake) Ekstine, wife of famous jazz, big band leader Billy Ekstine. Billy has passed. At time of this purchase, Carol still alive, downsizing from home she shared with Billy. Large brim hat

Vtg 40’s Fur? Lg Brim Saucer Hat~Brushd Wool Felt? SAKS

THIS beauty comes from the estate of Carol (Drake) Ekstine, wife of famous jazz, big band leader Billy Ekstine. Billy has passed. At time of this purchase, Carol still alive, downsizing from home she shared with Billy. Large brim hat

Short Mink Wrap Jacket – Excellent Condition

Gently worn, custom made vintage fur stole / wraps from Hudson’s in Detroit. Given to my Grandmother on her wedding day. Grandma wore the light one once, and got a pea size stain on the inside, and refused to “mess them up further” so she never wore them again. Short mink wrap Short mink wrap (saved image)

Short Mink Wrap Jacket – Excellent Condition

Gently worn, custom made vintage fur stole / wraps from Hudson’s in Detroit. Given to my Grandmother on her wedding day. Grandma wore the light one once, and got a pea size stain on the inside, and refused to “mess them up further” so she never wore them again. Short mink wrap Short mink wrap (saved image)

Vintage Red Fox Fur Purse

WITH IT’S OWN PROVENANCE, 2 TICKET STUBS FROM THE ST. JAMES THEATER, NY DATED SATURDAY THE 11TH OF JAN., 1958, ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEINS “FLOWER DRUM SONG”. Vintage Red Fox Fur Purse Vintage Red Fox Fur Purse (saved image)

Vintage Red Fox Fur Purse

WITH IT’S OWN PROVENANCE, 2 TICKET STUBS FROM THE ST. JAMES THEATER, NY DATED SATURDAY THE 11TH OF JAN., 1958, ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEINS “FLOWER DRUM SONG”. Vintage Red Fox Fur Purse Vintage Red Fox Fur Purse (saved image)

Vintage Jacket from the 1970’s

I recall buying this jacket when I was around 13 years old and did the embroidery on the back. Vintage Jacket from the 1970’s Vintage Jacket from the 1970’s (saved image)

Vintage Jacket from the 1970’s

I recall buying this jacket when I was around 13 years old and did the embroidery on the back. Vintage Jacket from the 1970’s Vintage Jacket from the 1970’s (saved image)

S.OLIVER Chic European Brand! Girl’s Jeans Size 14

…we were sightseeing near Budapest, Hungary when my daughter got carsick and threw up all over us! We had to ditch our old clothes and buy new ones at the nearest children’s boutique. Luckily, I am petite and fit into a girl’s size 14. We are home in California, and I have my own jeans to wear… Girl’s Jeans Girl’s…

S.OLIVER Chic European Brand! Girl’s Jeans Size 14

…we were sightseeing near Budapest, Hungary when my daughter got carsick and threw up all over us! We had to ditch our old clothes and buy new ones at the nearest children’s boutique. Luckily, I am petite and fit into a girl’s size 14. We are home in California, and I have my own jeans to wear… Girl’s Jeans Girl’s…

GREEN LEATHER DRESS & JACKET HOLLYWOOD VIA MEXICO OOAK

This dress was worn only twice by a woman for whom I worked as a personal assistant in Hollywood. She gave it to me when the person who purchased it for her dumped her. Green Leather Dress Green Leather Dress (saved image)

GREEN LEATHER DRESS & JACKET HOLLYWOOD VIA MEXICO OOAK

This dress was worn only twice by a woman for whom I worked as a personal assistant in Hollywood. She gave it to me when the person who purchased it for her dumped her. Green Leather Dress Green Leather Dress (saved image)

VINTAGE GINA FRATINI GOWN C 1975 SIZE 8-10

In the 1970s (c 1975-6) it was purchased at Harvey Nicks in London by an American lady who brought it home, wore it once or twice and then folded it up and put it in a bag. Fast forward to a couple of months ago (2009) when we wondered whether or not it was still in good condition. I took…

VINTAGE GINA FRATINI GOWN C 1975 SIZE 8-10

In the 1970s (c 1975-6) it was purchased at Harvey Nicks in London by an American lady who brought it home, wore it once or twice and then folded it up and put it in a bag. Fast forward to a couple of months ago (2009) when we wondered whether or not it was still in good condition. I took…

Chossey’s Worn American Dream Blue Dress

…last summer I was at the beach walking along the boardwalk, when a gust of wind came through and blew this dress up and exposed my butt. American Dream Blue Dress American Dream Blue Dress (cached image)

Chossey’s Worn American Dream Blue Dress

…last summer I was at the beach walking along the boardwalk, when a gust of wind came through and blew this dress up and exposed my butt. American Dream Blue Dress American Dream Blue Dress (cached image)

58 1958 Baseball Glove Vintage

I wanted to play ball so bad that my neighbor whom was coach of a little league team took me on dispite the fact that I didn’t own a glove. I sat on the bench for every game because of it and I was heartbroken not to be able to play. I frequently came home with bruised hands from practicing…

58 1958 Baseball Glove Vintage

I wanted to play ball so bad that my neighbor whom was coach of a little league team took me on dispite the fact that I didn’t own a glove. I sat on the bench for every game because of it and I was heartbroken not to be able to play. I frequently came home with bruised hands from practicing…

St. John Knit Black Tassle Skirt Size Small

I knew we were trying to get pregnant, so the practical side of my brain said that I shouldn’t buy such a nice slim fitting skirt with pregnancy on the horizon but then the superstitious side of my brain said that if I denied myself the skirt, then I’d surely not get pregnant. So I bought it as a reverse…

St. John Knit Black Tassle Skirt Size Small

I knew we were trying to get pregnant, so the practical side of my brain said that I shouldn’t buy such a nice slim fitting skirt with pregnancy on the horizon but then the superstitious side of my brain said that if I denied myself the skirt, then I’d surely not get pregnant. So I bought it as a reverse…