Plus Size Vintage Dresses!

I just added some cute 1950s dresess to my ebay store. Not only are they head turners, they all have waists over 35 inches!

Wear them in the winter with a cute sweater over them, and then in the summer with nothing at all!

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Another Fab Photo Shoot

I am absolutely exhausted! I spent this afternoon with Red Hot Annie taking a bunch of photos for upcoming ebay listings. How is it that one woman can look so amazing in so many different styles?

Now I'm just trying to organize the 50+ items, figure out a listing schedule, wrangle the toddler and try to talk myself into making it to an exercise class this evening. Somehow 105 degree yoga, doesn't sound like that much fun right now.

AMAZING Vintage - ALL LESS THAN $19.99

It is time to treat yourself... without clearing out your Pay Pal account! The Vintage Blow Out is going on NOW! Ebay's finest vintage sellers have listed hundreds and hundreds of vintage items, all for $19.99 or LESS! High quality vintage from the 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s and 80s at unbelievable prices.

Just search VBO on ebay!

VINTAGE BLOW OUT - Huge Sale - SHOP NOW

If you can tear yourself away from rehashing family drama over cocktails you NEED to check out ebay this weekend. It is time for VBO, that is short for VINTAGE BLOW OUT! As of this moment there are nearly 800 items listed and they are ALL UNDER $19.99.

I just scored this black and white beauty for only 18 Bucks!! Thanks Face-Cow!

If you've had your eye on anything in my store, check again. Many items have been discounted 50%! Some even more!

Just put VBO into the search box and prepare to find some fantastic vintage treasures!!

Stunning and Practical - The Perfect Winter Coat

Sadly, it is that time of year again. For us girls in the cold north, practicality starts to trump fashion. It seems like every girls wardrobe changes from the cutest bright colored little sundresses to lumpy layers of brown, black and gray.

It really hit me a few years ago at Midway Airport. It was February and I had just returned from a lovely trip to Southern California. In a few short hours I went from trees with green leaves, flowers blooming and exuberant California clothing to the drab sea of wool that is Chicago in the winter. It truly is amazing how little color you see on the streets in the coldest months. Heck, a light brown coat sticks out like a traffic cone.

Which brings me to why you need a brightly colored winter coat. Life is too short to spend 4 months blending into the asphalt.

The coat shown above is a real cutie. For one thing it is completely reversible! One side is a black and white checked tweed, and the other is a bright cherry red mohair. Quintessential 1950's styling, over sized buttons and 3/4 length sleeves.

And just think, if you accidentally brush the side of a car and end up covered in salt residue, you can just flip it inside out!

Available now on Ebay.

Vintage 1950s Reversible Red Tweed Mohair Coat M L XL

When you need to be formal but want to go swimming....

The perfect swimsuit for formal occasions! I am in love with this 1950's Limited Edition Rose Marie Reid. It has a layer of sheer black lace over a nude colored swimsuit.

It is truly a head turner. I can just imagine sipping a cocktail by the pool with lucite spring-o-lators lying next to my lounge chair, a huge black straw cartwheel hat shading my face and rhinestone cat eye sunglasses to avoid being recognized by the paparazzi . Unfortunately, I just can't imagine chasing after William at the public beach in this so it is up for grabs on ebay. Shop BombshellShocked

Driving for Obama! But lagging behind....

So yesterday I spent 12 hours volunteering for Obama's visit to Chicago. A job which I decided couldn't possibly be done without pantyhose and pearls (which I forgot to put on). I was assigned to drive for the motorcade (WTF?!?! Me?!!?) and I spent the morning driving out to the airport with the other volunteers and picking up a fleet of white rental vans. When it came time to hear are assignments I found that me answering "I Do" to the question of "Do you know your way around the city?" meant that I was assigned to the Straggler car. The Straggler stays behind at each stop for an additional 15-20 minutes just in case someone missed the motorcade. Although an important position (so I told myself) that meant that I was to miss everything exciting for the entire day. While others got to go onto the tarmac and watch Air Force One land....I lagged behind. Driving 60mph on the shoulder past bumper to bumper traffic....lagged behind. Everyone one else getting THEIR PICTURE TAKEN WITH THE PRESIDENT....I was circling outside.

I kept reminding myself that I was there to work and do whatever was needed and I felt I completed my job successfully. Meeting Barack would have been the gravy for the day, I had plain ol' potatoes!

All the sitting and circling still had a bit more excitement than my average day listing on ebay and I would do it again anytime. I have 7 more years to have the chance!