A Vintage “Feet”

Now, I know I’ve been on the hunt for some serious vintage beach wear and that I have found everything from bathing suits to sunglasses to coverups, but as I was scrolling through my Etsy shops, it dawned on me that I left out one very important element.  THE SHOE!  I mean hello!, your feet can be just as fashionable and fabulous as the rest of you!  Really, they are one of the most important of all accessories and can make or break an outfit, so its essential to pay careful attention that what you put on those adorable wiggly toes reflects who you are as a person.  And my FAVORITE thing about shoes is that you can have so much fun with them. You could be wearing a basic, no fluff outfit and POP!, with a bright colored shoe it could change it around in a second!

So, this in mind I went on Etsy and checked out one of my go-to stores for amazing footwear, Santoki Vintage.  This Austin based store is prime picking when it comes to handpicked vintage shoes! Carrying some of the best vintage footwear from sandals to boots I’ve seen, this store has became a fast favorite of mine.  And what’s best is that they are constantly adding new items all the time and for someone like me who is always on the lookout that is definitely a plus.  They also carry some superb vintage clothing which may not come in such an abundance as their footwear, but nonetheless still are noteworthy.  For example, check out this sick leather aviator jacket at Santoki. I am absolutely OBSESSED with it! Such beautiful color and the condition is outstanding!  Speaking of condition, let me get back to the footwear before I get to carried away!  Santoki’s taste in vintage shoes is flawless without a doubt, but the condition of the shoes is what really makes then stand out.  Providing you with pictures of every angle, Santoki invites its customer to ease their minds. By not holding anything back and revealing a visual truth about their product,  your can be assured that what you see is what you get.  Makes you feel a little warm and cuddly on the inside doesn’t it!? So, without any further adieu, behold some AMAZING Vintage sandals and flats that will be sure to not only make a statement no matter how worn, but will make you feel even more special and unique than you already are!

I love the pattern on these sandals! Intertwining salmon, green, purple, yellow leathers make for a chameleon pair of awesome vintage that would look stylish with anything that you have in your wardrobe.  With their low heel and their near perfect condition, my bet is that these are super comfy! Happy and fashionable feet; what could be better? $33 at Santoki.

I think my favorite part of these pair of vintage leather sandals are the cute buckles on the side!  Knowing me, I would probably never even adjust them for fear that I would mess up the “look” of the shoe! Yeah, that’s right, I’d flop around and let my shoes say “Hi!” to ya every chance they got!  In great condition, these low heeled, geometric sandals are only $42 at Santoki.

I haven’t seen a pair of vintage sandals like these in a while!  I mean they have a basic shape, but I love the way the two leather strands stretch over the top of the sandal connecting back to front.  For one, it’s nice to know they won’t flip off your feet!  Two, it dresses up the sandal a bit more so you can not only wear them to the beach, but even out to a nice dinner with that surfer boyfriend of yours! In excellent condition, these multicolored braided leather sandals would be a great addition to your wardrobe for only $35 at Santoki.

Ok, so my FAVORITE color is PURPLE!! So, you can imagine my excitement when I happened to cross paths with these babies! In fabulous condition, these vintage leather purple sandals are to die for and are perhaps my favorite of the whole bunch! So, I’m biased! Who isn’t when it comes to their color!  And besides the obvious reason for my adorement, check out the rest of the pics of these sandals and you will discover a little surprise when you turn them over! $33 on Santoki.

I’m trading in my sexy slingbacks for another pair of slings! These canvas “slingbacks” are certainly a more comfortable alternative to everyday living! A colorful striped canvas, I can’t say that they would totally match with everything, but hey, when you love something so much, does it really matter? I think not! Besides, if you love “beach fashion” and live in tees and shorts, I think you’ll get by just fine! $19 at Santoki.

Time to Spring!

It’s snowing outside and all I can think about is Spring!  Yes, Spring! Spring and its dandelions, its warm breezy days, and its…Spring Dresses! And not just any spring dress, but a truly unique vintage dress!  I just love that aroma that radiates from an aged dress, almost as if it was pressed inside of an old library book and left to ripen;  blending perfectly with natures smells and that warm feeling that immediately overtakes you as you take that first step into a sunny Spring day. So, as per the usual, I have searched to find the perfect dress for that occasion. The result: BrownBagVintage, a cute Etsy shop that offers its shoppers everything vintage from tops to accessories! Beginning its journey in Los Angeles, shop owner Michelle Delgado, has been an Etsy seller since 2008! Following her heart to Brooklyn, she currently resides in Brooklyn, where she  now conducts her business. When Michelle isn’t digging for her newest vintage finds, she is actually working for Etsy on their support team in Dumbo. And as she says, “…I’m very much looking forward to helping folks with all their thises and thats!”  Awesome!  Now, the hardest part about Delgado’s cute store, choosing just ONE  dress for my spring fantasy! But luckily I narrowed it down and found one in particular that I think that you will also fall in love with! Check it out!

White Dress: The winner of my Spring dress search! This sweet eyelet sundress is one of Etsy seller’s, Brownbagvintage, cutest! A fully lined cotton dress, this 1980’s spring dress is going for only $38 and is in excellent condition! Better be quick to scoop it up or else I will!

Other dresses I can’t resist from this seller:

Braided Belt: Courtesy of Ruche clothing, this braided belt is perfect for everything in your wardrobe! Wear it with your jeans or an oversized tee, you can wear it high and low! Going for only $14.99, where is the resistance?!

Tan Wedges: These adorable 1970’s wedges are a steal at $42! Featured on LaVintage, these wooden clompers are in superb condition with only minor scrapes! I am in love with the weaved look with the buckle closure! So cute!

Colorful Headbands: Who says headbands are not an essential accessory! They’re easy, fun, and serve a purpose in the prevention of flyaways! These 1980’s headbands are selling for only $4.99 on Modcloth and are in PERFECT condition seeing as they were found in a warehouse! Perfect for mix and matching!

Plastic Bangles: It must be fate that I found these while searching on Etsy! They match exactly with the headbands! Wear one or wear them all these lucite 1960’s bangles are selling for $19.99 on Etsy at AnnPrimRose!

Ruche Clothing: Check out my review of this shop on my post “Vintage Inspired”

LaVintage is a vintage lovers gem!  A true pearl!  It specializes in everything from clothing to accessories from the 1940′s to 1990′s! Constantly updated there are always great new Vintage pieces, all in mint condition!  A vintage paradise!

Modcloth was founded by high school sweethearts, Eric Koger and Susan Gregg Koger, and built on a foundation of love for vintage and retro clothing!  A great go to for anything you need, ModCloth provides vintage inspired clothing and accessories too.  But if you want to shop their vintage, you have to be quick about it and get it early in the day b/c it goes super fast!  It’s totally worth it if you catch it!

AnnPrimRose: I can’t say it better than the shop, so…”Ann Primrose has it’s roots at a place and time that were arguably the pinnacle of American jewelry making, New England in the 1960‘s and 70’s. Established in 2010, we specialize in buying out inventories of vintage jewelry and manufacturing close outs. In a time where most fashion jewelry is outsourced and when unique designs are hard to find, The Ann Primrose Collection is unmatched in quality. We provide authentic vintage jewelry that is a part of American history and culture including bangles, bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, and jewelry supplies.”