Are you kidding me? When do the sellers stop at Specialist Auctions Vintage??

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You mean still more sellers at Specialist Auctions Vintage??

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What?? You mean there are more sellers at Specialist Auctions Vintage??

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Check out what the vintage sellers of Specialist Auctions Vintage have to offer!

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With summer rapidly winding its way down it's time to see what's new at Born Too Late Vintage!

We've had the pleasure over the last several months of meeting with Isabel who has graciously allowed me to consign some of the nicest items I've come across in quite some time. Isabel has had many years (she is 97) to amass a wonderful collection of antique and vintage items. Rather than let these items sit unused she would like to pass these items on to new homes where they will be treasured, loved and used.

So here is just a small sample of what we have available from Isabel's treasure chest.



Vintage 1940s 1950s L & M Spot-Lite Navy Blue Purse


Vintage 1930s 1940s Stetson Black Wool Derby Size 7 1/4


Antique Vintage 1900s Beaded Floral Purse with Suede lining


Antique Vintage 1900s Gray Knit Phoenix Muffler with original box


Vintage 1960s Mulicolor Knitting Bag Purse Nice Large Size




Make sure to check back often because we'll be adding more items from Isabel's treasure chest in the coming days and weeks at Born Too Late Vintage.

With fall and winter not to far away don't forget to stock up on great fashion from Born Too Late Vintage!

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It won't be long now before fall and winter are upon us so why not stock up knitwear and coats while Born Too Late Vintage is running their sale? We're offering $10 off any item priced $50 or higher and a $10 discount on multiple purchases on lower priced items that total $50 or more until July 17!

Vintage 1960s Hand Knit Cranberry Wool Suit B40 Jacket W40 Skirt W34 H38



Vintage 1970s Bonnie Cashin Trench Coat size 18 B 46 W 48 H 52 plus size



Vintage 1980s Black & Gold Knit Wrap Dress B34



Vintage 1970s Metallic Knit Bronze Gold Copper Set Jacket B36 Skirt W26 H34



Vintage 1970s Count Romi Trench Coat w Fur Collar B 42 W 42 H 46 Plus Size



Vintage 1950s Hand Knit Black Wool Suit B40 W40 Skirt W34 H38



Vintage 1970s doing 40s Gold Glitter Gown XL B 40 W 42 H 46 Plus Size



Vintage 1970s Black Goth Crepe Like Maxi Coat B34 W 38

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From now, July 10 up to and including July 17 Born Too Late Vintage is having a $10 off any item $50 or higher sale! Here's just a small sample of items on sale now!



Vintage Goth 1980s Mexican Black Leather Ankle Boots



Vintage 1960s Fred Leighton Hand Crocheted Gown XS




Vintage 1950s Dobbs Twenty Fedora Hat Size 7 1/4



Vintage 1940s Coward Black Suede Swing Shoes Size 8 A



Vintage 1980s Gold Glimmer Sexy Slave Top & Skirt B38 W 42 H 56 Plus Size


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In my travels as a vintage clothing entrepreneur/collector I've met some great people. Some of those people have trusted me to purchase some of their vintage items. Recently I visited with one 97-years young lady. She has some beautiful things that she'd like to pass on to someone who will appreciate them. In the past I've purchased some purses from this lady and while the purses were nice what I enjoyed most was the stories behind the items and the company of this wonderful lady. Now I can spin a fictional store with the best of them but there's just something grand about hearing the real story behind an item.

Over the next few months I'll be listing things my friend passed on to me which include 1920s-1930s mens wool bathing suits in excellent condition, some beautiful beaded purses, corde purses, leather purses, crocheted purses, hats and a lot of other items in beautiful condition.

Currently we have a lot of shoes listed from my friend that date from the 1940s on up. The shoes are in beautiful condition and we'd like to see them go to homes that will appreciate them.



Vintage 1940s Coward Navy Blue Mesh Swing Shoes Size 8A




Vintage 1960s Montgomery Ward Taupe Perforated Swing Style Slip On Shoes Size 8B




Vintage 1940s Wing Step Black Leather Mesh Swing Shoes Size 8B




Vintage 1970s Hush Puppies White Perforated Swing Style Shoes Size 8M




Vintage 1940s Brown Suede & Faux Alligator Embossed Leather Swing Shoes



Vintage 1940s Fashion Stride White Pump Swing Shoes



So keep checking back at Born Too Late Vintage for more of my friend's treasures. You'll be glad you did!

One of my guilty pleasures on a daily basis is reading the comic strip Funky Winkerbean. I've been reading the strip since I was in high school back in the 70s when it first came out. Now on the same page as the strip each day there are featured galleries and one of today's just happens to be the Paris Men's Fashion Week Day Two for Spring Summer 2009.

I'll be the first to state that I'm not very fashion forward when it comes to mens clothing and accessories. So in my shop's men's attire you'll find classic items such as fedoras. You'll also find things like cufflinks, Harris Tweed jackets and neckties.

Still, it's somewhat life affirming to know that these fashion designers do pay homage to vintage in their own way. Who would have guessed that John Galliano in his younger days watched Rainbow Brite?

or that he loved the movie, "The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad?"

Evidently John Galliano also loved one of my favorite series, Starsky and Hutch but erred on the side of fashion and pays homage to Huggy Bear.

There was, however, a glimmer of hope that I saw in the show and that came from Belgian fashion designer Kris Van Assche. There were two looks I especially liked from him.

And look at this true classic ensemble by French-Spanish designer Rosemary Rodriguez for Thierry Mugler.

So if your man is deeply entrenched in classic fashions that stand the test of time don't forget to come visit Born Too Late Vintage. You won't find any Rainbow Brite outfits there, but then again, do you really want to?

It was a Saturday night. My uncle and his girlfriend had come to our apartment to babysit me and my siblings. My Dad was dressed in his regulation IBM corporate wear (white shirt and black suit, remember it's the 1960s).

I was sitting in the living room playing with my sister. Then my mom appeared. I'll never forget the way she looked. She wore a white spiderweb crocheted shawl but what was under it was even more stunning! There she stood in a fitted brocade gown that hugged every curve. It was made from American Beauty rose fuchsia brocade and had a beautiful rose pattern woven in the fabric. It was like looking at a movie star. My parents kissed us all goodbye and headed out for the hospital auxiliary ball. I tucked that memory away, not forgotten, but put away to savor at a later date.

Years later after my folks passed away I was thinking about the impact they'd had on my life and the memory of that gown came back to me again. It's always been such a vivid memory for me. I finally put 2 and 2 together and realized just why I have always fallen for brocades of any color, weight and shimmer. I suppose you could say that the night of the hospital auxiliary ball was a decisive factor in what appeals to me in vintage clothing now. Other items may bring more financially but my heart will always yearn towards brocades.

Whether you're surfing, sunning or swimming, Specialist Auctions has the best in swimwear!

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