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Wee Bit Used

Weebitused has been selling on line since 1998, and has recently made the “full time” move to Etsy. Offering vintage clothing, accessories and shoes that are mainly hand selected estate pieces and from private sellers.

With years of antique mall experience, you will find our shop a wee bit diversified. Our specialty is vintage clothing, particularly lingerie but you will also find fun vintage collectables, clocks, toys and vintage items for your home.

Our “passion” of unique, beautiful lingerie offering you the best lines like Olga, Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann, Intime, Shadowline, Vanity Fair and many others including a personal favorite, Barbizon.

A member of the Vintage Fashion Guild since 2005, We holds to their strict standards and ethics in the description, dating and representation of each item. Each item is hand laundered and hung to dry in the fresh Texas sun before shipping.

In the process of consolidating three antique mall booths to one, much of the inventory will be offered in Weebitused’s etsy shop…watch for new items weekly!

Item of the month:

Shop Wee Bit Used for:

Vintage Day, Evening Dresses

Vintage Tops, Blouses, Sweaters

Vintage Suits, Skirts

Nightgowns

Nightgown Peignoir Sets

Robes, Peignoirs, Dressing Gowns

Slips

All Lingerie, Panties, Shapers, Intimates

Belts, Handbags, Scarfs, Accessories

Antique and Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Toys, Childrens Items

Vintage Home Décor

Scrapbooking, Quilling and Craft Supplies

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of you from all of us at The Best In Vintage!
We especially thank you for all your loyalty and support.. may you all have the most wonderful year ever!

Noble Savage Vintage As Seen On Boardwalk Empire

One of the more obvious perks of operating  Noble Savage Vintage out of NYC is the access to shows and events such as Manhattan Vintage clothing Show, which is just wonderful for connecting small business owners, such as myself to a world of clientele within film and television, theater and fashion as well as some pretty fabulous vinties.  

I have been very fortunate over the past few years to provide quite a few pieces to the team behind Boardwalk Empire.  Mainly tuxedos and waistcoats, which typically are not the easiest pieces to spot on TV.  However,  while watching the Season 4 Premier, I was extremely excited to spot  June Thompson, portrayed by Nisi Sturgis, wearing one of my favorite dresses during the Thompson family dinner scene.  This early 1920’s dress was sold last winter in near mint condition and is fabricated in an incredible forest green crinkled silk.  It’s bodice features a lovely hand done embroidery and there is the cutest little padded heart shaped pocket on the hip.  How thrilling it is to see one of my all time favorite dresses on one of my all time favorite shows!  Hopefully we will spot a few more pieces during Season 4.

 

 

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Colorful Vintage Party Dresses and The Little Black Dress

As the end of summer nears I am starting to think about what I will be wearing this season to all of the party’s I hope to be attending, should I wear a Little Black Dress or something with color to show off my tan that I was lucky enough to find the time to achieve this summer while juggling running a flooring store and maintaining my vintage clothing biz , the one thing I do know for sure is that it will definitely be vintage!

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1940’s  Sheer Pink Pinstriped Party Dress

1950’s Mink Trimmed Sharkskin Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Little Black Cocktail Party Dress

Vintage 1950’s Little Black Bow Back Cocktail Party Dress

INCREDIBLE 1970’s Rhinestone Trimmed Knit Evening Gown 

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Miriam Haskell – Beauty and Quality in Fashion Jewelry

“Miriam Haskell (July 1, 1899-July 14, 1981) was an American designer of costume jewelry. Like Hattie Carnegie, Haskell founded her own company, one that still bears her name. With her creative partner Frank Hess, she invented affordable pieces of stunning originality from 1920 through the 1950s. Vintage examples and samples of Miriam Haskell designs are now much sought, held in both private collections and museums internationally.”

I recently acquired four pins, numerous earrings and one killer necklace recently at an auction! I’ve been pining for Haskell for a long time, but have never had the opportunity to fulfill my dream until recently.

The beauty of these pieces have not lost their essence as the years have gone by. The attention to details and hand crafted items bear witness to better times when workmanship was appreciated and valued.

Miriam Haskell jewelry was worn for publicity shots, films, and personal use by movies stars Joan Crawford and Lucille Ball, as well as by Gloria Vanderbilt and the Duchess of Windsor. Crawford owned a set of almost every Haskell ever produced, from the 1920s through the 1960s.

Today Miriam Haskell jewellery is highly sought after by costume jewellery enthusiasts, her vintage pieces command high prices and are prized by collectors. Interestingly, her jewellery was very seldom signed before 1950, it was her brother Joseph Haskell who introduced the first regularly signed Miriam Haskell jewellery. For a very short time during the 1940s, a shop in New England did request all pieces they received be signed by Miriam, this signature was a horseshoe-shaped plaque with Miriam Haskell embossed on it. A piece with this signature would indeed be a rare find. However, the signed pieces of this period constituted less than 1% of the early jewellery. Pieces by Robert Clark who designed for her, are exceptionally collectable also.

The Hula Hut & More Store is very proud to present these pieces that are currently being offered in our Ebay store.  The top two pieces sold within hours of their listing providing a testament to the quest to acquire her pieces and designs.

The Hula Hut & More Store will be adding more Haskell pieces soon.  Check back and view the wonderful and gorgeous necklace along with several pairs of earrings.

Summer Ball Gown

LOVE this 80s Laura Ashley dress, I’ve had 3 or 4 over the past few years in different prints and always
buy them when I can.

Polonaise Ballgown by Laura Ashley c1985.

Made of crisp cotton, this dress can be machine washed, scrunched up in a suitcase or stuffed in a carrier bag and
comes out looking like the bees knees with very little ACTUAL ironing needed, just the hem and the bodice frill really.
This print has tropical stargazer liliies and multicoloured carnations on a background covered in spots and dashes.
The sweep is a massive 368 inches, it can be worn with or without petticoats.
On ebay now

Vintage Ladies Mary-jane Shoes

Mary-jane shoes are one of the oldest styles of shoes. Here is a selection of examples for mary-jane shoes by decade over the past 100 years.

 

PRE 20’s

size 2 C kids girls vintage pre-20’s brown leather button mary-janes shoes

20’s

sz 6-6.5 ladies vtg 20s black two strap mary-jane shoes

30’s

size 6 vintage 30’s black leather HUG-TITE square-toe mary-jane pumps shoes NOS

40’s

sz 6.5 vtg 40s gray & navy babydoll mary-jane shoes NOS

50’s

6-6.5 vtg 40s/50s tan leather SCHOLL mary janes shoes nos

60’s

sz 5.5-6 vtg 60s green slingback mary-jane pumps shoes

70’s

9 M vtg 70s red & white cap-toe mary-jane pumps shoes

80’s

5.5 M vintage 80s white & tan spectator wing-tip mary-jane heels pumps shoes

90’s

ladies size 7 US vintage 90’s brown leather DR MARTENS mary-jane shoes UK 5

2000’s

size 8.5 M pink NINE WEST mary-jane ballet flats shoes

Proudly Wearing Grandma’s Frumpy Old Vintage House Dress

If you’ve ever thumbed through old family photos of our grandmothers and great grandmothers looking at what they were wearing you might be thinking that you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a frumpy old house dress, but the way our bodies and fashion styles have evolved what may have looked frumpy back then on our grandmothers suddenly doesn’t look so frumpy now……

Pairing these cute little frocks up with a wide belt, a sweater thrown over the shoulders and some casual summer wedges and your sure to be a head turner!

Below picture is of my family in Belmar, New Jersey in 1949

And the beautiful woman standing second from the right with her arms crossed is my grandmother Nicolina, the woman standing in the back by the door is my great-grandmother Giovanna, and as you can see most of the women are wearing house-dresses, boy would I love to raid those closets now if they were all still alive, you do know that old school Italians never throw anything away, never!

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A 1940’s advertisement for day dresses

Deadstock Vintage 40’s Day House Dress XXL

Vintage 40s Pink/White Striped House Dress

Vintage 40’s 50’s Pastel Striped Housedress

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Here Comes The Bride – Fashion for 2012

The runway had lots of unique necklines but the most favored would be the illusion style, in which a sheer, delicate, and often embellished layer of fabric veils skin that would otherwise be exposed. (Think of illusion as “strapless, with coverage)it transform a sassy look situation into something soft, elegant, and romantic. Most illusion dresses comprise a bodice made of sheer material giving the illusion of no bodice or bear skin.

Want to wear pants or a slit up to there (two of the freshest innovations on the recent bridal runways) or a boho halo in lieu of a veil (totally Hawaiian)? Now a bride can. Some of the biggest trends in bridal fashion for the coming year include lace sleeves (call it the Kate effect) and high-low hemlines. Many celebrity brides wore sleeves. So it’s no surprise that many designers have embraced the trend in their latest collections.

While we’ve not added the long with the train gown to our Hula Hut store (we will soon, I promise) we have a nice selection of less formal dresses for the bride wishing for a less tradition long gown, and a tad more relaxed look. Also the shorter dress is favored by many brides who are taking the plunge a second time around. While white is the traditional favorite any pastel color can be used. Enjoy our visual bridal runway from The Hula Hut and More Store.

This dress is full length and exhibits the true meaning of “illusion”. More formal, and has a heavy beaded and sequin accent to the bandeau looking top and the top of the skirt. From Cassandra Stone.

I’m particularly fond of this look, and while being quite elaborate still maintains a elegance to it with the candlelight cream color with just a whisper of pink from Phylicia.

If simplicity is your choice, but you still want elegance and a hint romance then this just may be the dress for you From Laura Ashley.

A two piece outfit may be your choice. This Oleg Cassini two piece dress & jacket in a white jacquard with lace up back & sleeves. Dress is mini length with a fitted jacket.

No matter what your choice is, you’ll be the center of attention on your special day! Check our store out for lots of variety in vintage clothing. Mahlo!

More Color Trends for Summer 2012

We told you in our last blog that we would be doing a follow up on the color of Summer along with the dress trends.

It is impossible to imagine summer without bright colors like orange, yellow and red but during Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season these won’t be the only hits. Caramel hues which include lilac, coral, cream, peach and banana will be as hot as the above-mentioned essentials. Aquamarine, nude and classic white and black are the lovely and necessary additions to the color scheme. Read full article about.

While some will be from our Hawaiian Collection, there also be some for you main landers. Enjoy the Eye Candy.

Vintage Barkcloth Dress from the 60’s

“Pucciesque” Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress

Alfred Shaheen Soft Pastel Shirtwaist Dress

Soft Aqua Silk Dress with Venise Lace Trim

Hawaiian Hibiscus Men’s ALOHA Shirt

Victor Costa Keyhole Back Garden Party Dress

Colorful Barkcloth Swim Suit Cover Up

Whatever your looking for we have some wonderful items in bright and colorful colors at The Hula Hut and More Store.

Fashion Color Trends for Summer of 2012

Who doesnt like like to know what’s currently in fashion….color wise that is!

While some like to show off their toned body in hotpants and a cropped top, many of us prefer a more demure but still very attractive clothing like pencil skirts and airy blouses. Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion trends comprise choices for both as well as for plenty of other women with their own unique styles. Look out “Vintage” here we come!

While these are contemporary looks, we’ve added our vintage version for the yellow colors and these are currently listed at The Hula Hut Hut and More Store.

80’s ESCADA YELLOW SILK JACKET

Silk FRANK USHER Strapless Draped Sarong Dress

70’s Mexican Cotton Halter Sundress

Hanky Hem Dress With Unique Bodice

The fashion designs the designers have created for Spring/Summer 2012 are fabulous. There are trendy airy maxi dresses, dresses of midi and mini lengthes,  dresses with asymmetrical hemlines, dresses with peplums and frills, shiny dresses and delicate lace dresses. Floral printed dresses are also going to be really popular with fashionistas.

Our next blog will show you some of the the multi-color, floral prints and such.  Stayed tuned for more Summer color trends and fabulous vintage

Wartime Sewing

During the second world war many people, who had never sewn before, had to learn simply to make ends meet.
There was a lot of help given in womens magazines in the form of articles and renovation tips and the pattern makers themselves designed simple though stylish styles which even the beginner could make.

Lingerie Pattern c1941

Blouse Pattern c1942

These simple patterns contimued to be made after the war and well into the the 1950s under various different names. All available from Wickedlady Collectables

Raglan Blouse Pattern c1950

Vintage things to wear when you want to be sexy in the bedroom

Vintage Bedroom Sexiness~!

Pretty things to entice and lure him in…………

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50’s Black Lace Vanity Fair Full Sweep Nightgown

Vintage 40s Basque Waist Fishtail Dressing Gown Robe

Vintage 50s Black Nylon  Wide Lace Hem Slip

Vintage 60s Black Nylon Ruffled Panties

Vintage 30s 40s Black Cuban Heel Boudoir Slippers sz 7

Rare Vintage 30s 40s GOLD Metallic Peep Toe Wedges Shoe sz 6

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Vintage Steel-toe Sneakers, Go To Work In Great Vintage Fashion

Do you love vintage style but work somewhere that requires you to wear steel-toe safety shoes?

Check out these vintage sneakers. Go to work in a fashion you want to wear. You can still wear the great vintage shoes you love and have the required steel toe for safety at the same time.

Dont miss your chance to get these great kicks.

7.5 M vintage 80’s blue suede RANGER steel-toe oxfords sneakers tennis shoes NOS

6.5 M vintage 80’s red & gray RANGER steel-toe oxfords sneakers tennis shoes NOS

9 M vintage 80’s brown suede RANGER steel-toe oxfords sneakers tennis shoes NOS

Timeless ~ CHANEL never goes out of style

CHANEL. A name that inspire, transforms and her design simple last a lifetime.

She was an influential French fashion designer, and founded the name/brand Chanel. Her practical design, and pursuit of expensive simplicity made her an important and influential figure in 20th-century fashion. She took women out of the corsets and freed them from those restraints forever. Fashion has never been the same since. She was the only fashion designer to be named on TIME 100 The Most Important People of the Century.

The Hula Hut and More Store has been fortunate in one of our recent buying trips to obtain some of her shoes, while not true vintage, we would still like to present them as a tribute to “Gabrielle “Coco” Bonheur Chanel”

The HULA HUT and MORE STORE has really grown, and we’ve listed  many unique collectible items along with our vintage clothing and shoes.  What’s coming up is fabulous, so check our store out.

New & Improved! Still Hawaiian, but so much MORE

Next month our store will combine inventory from Scorpio Vintage & Jamnkts, to give our customers not only authentic vintage Hawaiian items, but top of the line vintage and contemporary items. We still will stayed based in our love of vintage, but will bring some fabulous listings, that will include vintage Crystal, Collectibles and so much more.

But for this month, we still are about Hawaiian!

A “Sneak Peek” at some of our new items recently purchase from our two buying trips. Not listed yet, so there are no links.

Spring & Summer PLUS Size Vintage Fashions

 Spring & Summer Plus Size Vintage Fashion!

Cocktail and Sun Dresses,  Bathing & Swim Suits, Shoes & More!

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50’s Bombshell Sea Fashions Pinup Swimsuit L

RARE 20’s 30’s Catalina Swimsuit XXL sz 40

1940’s PLUS Size New Old Stock House Dress

Coming to my eBay Store April 1st, 2012

1940’s PLUS Size New Old Stock House Dress

Coming to my eBay Store April 1st, 2012

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We’re Migrating & Assimilating

Scorpio Vintage has been a long time seller of high quality vintage clothing on Ebay…but we’ve decided to combine, upgrade, and assimilate with our other store THE ONLY HULA HUT, which now has been renamed to:  THE HULA HUT & MORE STORE (actually reads thehulahutandmorestore).  Along with our Hula Hut partner, we will combine three stores into ONE!

When Scorpio Vintage current listings end, they will be moved to the existing store, along with some fabulous items from our recent buying trips.  Just wait till you see the Chanel shoes, and the St. John Knits we’ve acquired.

For now, I just wish to thank each and every one of my customers, and hope that you’ll continue to purchases from our newer and improved store.  Here’s that last look at current items offered from Scorpio Vintage….Next month look out world.

Not Listed Yet, but here’s some “Sneak Peeks” at new items Soon to be listed in THE HULA HUT. (no links yet)

THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT and PAST SALES!  SEE YOU AT THE “HULA HUT”!

Vintage 70’s Platform Wedge Shoes

The platform wedge was a must have in the 70’s.

It came in many different forms but they all were awesome.

5.5 B vintage 70’s black suede SWEET STEPS open-toe platform wedge shoes NOS

There was the wooden platforms.

8.5 vtg 70s tan fabric QUALI CRAFT wooden wedge ankle strap clog sandals shoes

The rope espadrilles.

size 8 vintage 70’s woven rope WILD PAIR platform wedge espadrilles shoes NOS

And who can forget about the cork platforms.

7-7.5 vintage 70’s gold canvas ankle-strap cork platform wedge sandals shoes NOS

 

 

8-8.5 vintage 70’s gold canvas slingback cork platform wedge sandals shoes NOS