For Our UK Viewers

by JoAnn

LOML noticed on our web stats that we have a number of regular viewers from across the pond. You may already be aware of this exhibition but if not checkout this blog entry from one of my new friends, Sandra of Debutante Clothing, at The Vintage Fashion Guild. It’s about an exhibition at Kensington Palace of the [...]

Julie strikes again!!!

by JoAnn

Julie just stopped by with a treasure trove of vintage Victorian Homes Magazines!
We are restoring our victorian home where my shop is located on the first floor. (we live on the 2nd floor)
I will be busy reading!!!!!
I’ll get back later!

vintage fashion is everywhere!

by JoAnn

I’m totally addicted to fashion magazines.
As many of you know, there are piles of them in the shop to enjoy.  I love vintage magazines, and collect old Vogues.
I also subscribe to lots of new mags such as Vogue, Lucky, Elle, Bazaar, Glamour, In Style, Romantic Homes, Victorian Homes, etc.
It helps me keep on top of current fashion which [...]

Men love vintage clothing too!

by JoAnn

Although my shop has always been primarily woman’s vintage clothing, I am getting more and more great guys coming in looking for things.
Needless to say, that’s just another shopping opportunity for me!!!!
The requests have been for skinny 50’s ties, saddle shoes, bow ties, both large and small, hawaiian shirts, old bowling shirts, vintage suits, and [...]

Vintage Fashion Guild

by JoAnn

I just got accepted into the Vintage Fashion Guild and I’m very excited about it!
Please check out their website, you will LOVE it!!!!!!!!!
This will be a wonderful resource for me to have contact with other vintage dealers and collectors of vintage fashion .
I am always trying to learn as much as I can, this will be [...]

vintage gloves

by JoAnn

Well, my friend and vintage tracker extrordinaire,  Julie, has done it again!
I needed some more gloves in stock in all different colors, sizes and styles.  Lately, I’ve  been finding them one at a time and usually not colors.
After casually mentioning she had some gloves to show me she shows up with a couple hundred pairs!
Of [...]

Movie Stars

by JoAnn

Lately I’ve been amazed to talk to so many really young kids and young adults who are into the old classic movie stars and recording artists.
I enjoy chatting about them in the shop and let me tell you- some of these kids know their history.  I’ve sold pictures and memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe, Sinatra, Elvis, [...]