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I feel lucky that I was nominate because yes I’m way over 40 and yes I’m FAB so this contest just seems like a no-brainer.  I’m asking all my readers to please click on the Over 40 & FAB Contest link and vote for me (Daniel Troppy) and I will bake you some cookies, wash your laundry or your car, run your errands or even let you flip through my old fashion magazines… Oh wait I’m supposed to be doing something for you..  that’s right.  I got off track.   The contest is over April 4th so click clic

What better accessory than a scarf especially a Gucci & Dior one???  Scarves are always the best accessories and yet I hardly ever see women wearing them today.  Back in the day you would always see the likes of Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn & Elizabeth Taylor wearing scarves.   I think scarves are great additions to any ensemble.  These are all vintage scarves and all are gorgeous in design especially the modern Dior one…  I say ladies bring back wearing hats & scarves even if it’s to take out

The first home run was finding this gorgeous black Guy Laroche Collection dress and the other touch down was finding this x-large YSL shawl / scarf…  I don’t know where to even begin with this blog post because these 2 labels are iconic French brands that have been around for some time and their designs seem to stand the test of time.  This classic sleeveless LBD by Guy Laroche is so simple and chic, just look at the layers above the shoulders.  Simple design yet effective.  The x-large YSL shaw

Finding a vintage James Galanos piece in pristine condition is equivalent to winning the lottery I kid you not.  You just don’t find a Galanos item everyday.  He started his fashion house, based in Los Angeles, in 1951 after 9 years of studying and working in the fashion industry.  Galanos became known for his work in chiffon; evening wear was a specialty.  He also designed elegant suits and dresses for day.  James Galanos is considered to be one of the great fashion designers of the 20th cent

Who in their right mind doesn’t love finding Badgley Mischka second hand?  I have to say it’s always a joyful moment when you see this label.  In 1988, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, two Parsons grads, borrowed some money from their families to realize their vision of glamorous, Old Hollywood style gowns.  Today actresses walking the red carpet are wearing Badgley Mischka….  I loved finding this strapless sequin black cocktail dress that has a built in corset, so the “girls” stand at full atten

I got so incredibly lucky because not only did I find 2 matching identical dresses but the real story is they had never been worn.  Now is that lucky or is that lucky???  I have from the get go loved Bill Blass so I would be foolish to walk away from these 2 UltraSuede dresses with belts and pockets in pristine condition.  Blassport was introduced in 1972 just shortly after the world discovered the UltraSuede fabric.  The list of powerful women that LOVED Bill Blass is endless; The Duke of Winds

To me there really isn’t anything better than vintage Emanuel Ungaro!  He was the master of mixing colors and fabrics way before it was VOGUE to do so…  He was light years ahead of any fashion designer in so many ways and so I don’t pass up the chance to grab a vintage Ungaro dress.  This dress has sexy written all over it and you know what I love?  The zip up sleeves !  Yes that’s right when I see dresses that have zippers on sleeves I get warm and fuzzy inside!  Everything about this dress is

When you can look at 1stdibs site and find Anne Fogarty you know you’re in good company.  In 1957 Anne Fogarty became an in-house designer for Saks Fifth Avenue.  She designed not only dresses for Saks, but also all the items that added up to the Anne Fogarty Look: shoes, scarves, lingerie, hats & jewelry.  In 1962 Fogarty opened her own firm, Anne Fogarty and by the late 60′s she was making lovely peasant styles in both mini & maxi lengths.  She retired in 1974 and closed her business but conti

I’m a true addict, yes I’m addicted to looking for vintage Bill Blass.  To me there really isn’t anything better than vintage Bill Blass other than vintage Geoffrey Beene, Halston, YSL, Paco Rabanne, Courreges, Pierre Cardin, Lanvin, Givenchy … oh LARD see I can’t help myself .  I truly believe that all great vintage stems from vintage luxury designers, it’s all about the quality and design.  There isn’t anything better than when I see a woman wearing vintage.  Nothing better except maybe that b

Vintage pieces from Hanae Mori is considered to be very collectible, just look on 1stdibs and see for yourself.  Love this label….  Hanae Mori was born in Japan in 1926.  She went on to present her first collection abroad in NYC in 1965 and began showing haute couture collections in Paris in 1977.  She is the only Japanese woman to have presented her collections on the runways of Paris and NYC, and the first Asian woman to be admitted as an official haute couture design house in France.  She is

Someone call 911 because I think Liza Minnelli is missing her sequin Neil Bieff ensemble….  Doesn’t this just look like a Liza Minnelli outfit?????  It has all the bells and whistles that tells me it does…  Neil Bieff began his career as assistant to Arnold Scassi then he began his own label. He has designed for Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Ross….  When you see Neil Bieff vintage pieces on websites for sell they can go north of a grand, easily.  This piece I’m thinking is from the 80′s and from Sa

To me there really isn’t anything better than finding a vintage Halston especially a gold lame wrap dress from the 70′s.  This is like finding the Holy Grail for me because you know when you really stop to think about it there are so many pieces out there floating around.  It’s not like when you go to thrift stores or hit a few estate sales you will end up with a treasure troll of vintage Halston pieces…. No it isn’t like that.  You really do  have to hunt and search for these items.  When I clo

I have found William Pearson before and blogged about it and yes I love his work.  He began his fashion career in 1951 when he studied under NORMAN NORELL.  I have never found anything before by NORMAN NORELL but when I do believe me you’ll hear me screaming from the roof top.  Pearson launched his own label in late 50′s and his couture business was based in Los Angeles.  Movie stars in the late 50′s & 60′s wore William Pearson to just about every Hollywood event.  This gold gown is just gorgeou

This is another piece from that estate sale I’ve been telling you about.  This vintage 80′s silk dress by Albert Nipon with pockets is gorgeous and timeless.  The pattern is an instant classic and when this dress originally sold at Neiman Marcus in the 80′s it retailed for between $350-450 which was a lot of $$$$ back then.  This lady loved Neiman Marcus and I can only imagine what her entire closet must have looked like.  It was loaded with Armani, Chanel, Thierry Mugler, Oscar de la Renta, Bil

Again here is another piece from that amazing collector of luxury clothes left over from the estate sale that got donated to a thrift store where I grabbed it and ran!  With each piece that I found from this lady’s collection I kept thinking what an amazing eye for detail she had.  I would have loved to have met this lady who collected only the best things during her lifetime and treasure them until she died.  Apparently she had no family and her estate went to some charity.  When I found this C

“Are you very FLORA KUNG”?  I loved those old vintage 80′s ads from Flora Kung and I love finding vintage pieces at thrift stores because they are 100% quality and 100% timeless.  Flora Kung is considered to be “The Queen of Couture in Japan” and her pieces were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Harrods.  She designed her own patterns on silk fabric, a true artist !  Flora Kung pieces are considered collectible and why shouldn’t they  be?  They are scrumptious!  I’m Daniel Troppy your

This is another piece I scored at a thrift store that was left over from an estate sale.  This sweet Adele Simpson dress with matching belt is a show stopper.  Adele Simpson studied at The Pratt Institute of Design in New York and she also in 1964 made Givenchy’s special collection for Bloomingdales Store in New York.  She was the first American designer to treat cotton as a serious fashion fabric, using it for day dresses as well as full skirted evening gowns.  She is very collectible and all I

You know I never pass on the chance to save / collect / a vintage Carolyne Roehm piece.  I’m a big fan of this ladies brief work as a fashion designer in NYC.  She is one of this country’s trendsetters in fashion.  For 10 years she worked as Oscar de la Renta’s house model and then in 1984 she started her own fashion house.  It was an instant success!  Carolyne Roehm’s pieces are considered very collectible and very desirable all with good reason.  Just look at the photo of the inside label and