Decisions Decisions! Your purse style doesn’t have to be boring!

A purse is a very personal fashion choice. Over time every woman discovers their favorite style purse. Oh sure every so often they might try a different style trying to break out of their self imposed rut, but somehow, most women go back to their favorite style. And why not? You simply get your variety in the fabric and colors of your purses. Having a favorite isn't such a bad thing.

At Love Train Vintage we have a wide variety of vintage purses available for our purse loving customers.


Vintage 1970s Burnt Butterscotch Boho Quilted Tote



Vintage 1960s Black Hopsack and Patent Leather Purse




Vintage 1930s German Made Enamel Mesh Purse w Lining




Vintage 1900s John Wanamaker Ecru Beaded Purse w
original box and receipt

Sultry and Sexy does not have to mean Immodest!


You see it everywhere. Young ladies flaunting everything they've got in gowns that perhaps take a yard to a yard and a half of material with necklines to the bottom of their cleavage or hemlines an inch below the good china (thank you Peach Carr!). So take it from Love Train Vintage there is nothing more sexy or sultry than leaving something to the imagination. With that in mind we have some fabulous vintage gowns that do just that. So for a change of pace this New Years Eve give sultry, sexy and modest a try. Leave a little to his imagination. Fitted and clingy can do much more than putting it all out there on a platter!


Vintage 1970s Saks 5th Avenue Cream Lace Mocha Lined Gown B34 W28 H38


Vintage 1980s Huey Waltzer Copper and Chocolate Column Gown B40-48
W34-44 H40-48


Vintage 1960s Blue & Silver Brocade Luxe Gown Dress B34 W32 H36


Vintage 1980s Gold Glimmer Sexy Top
and Skirt prom B42 W 42 H 56 Plus Size

Let's get some shoes!
From Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes" to "These Boots Are Made for Walking" by Nancy Sinatra, you can never have too many shoes. We use shoes to lift our spirits, give us more height and dress up an old favorite outfit with a new twist! So what kind of shoes are your favorite? Love Train Vintage has oodles of shoes to choose from.


Vintage 1980s Helene Arpels Couture Purple Alligator
Skin Pumps Shoes Size 8.5



Vintage 1960s Inspirations Rust Suede Shoes
Pumps size 8



Vintage 1950s Nanette Originals Silver Stilettos
size 7AAAA



Vintage 1950s Di Orsini Black Stilettos size 8

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.....

For some, a quiet Christmas Eve or New Years Eve gives your relationship some special togetherness. Why not spend the evening at home with that special someone in front of a roaring fire, with the lights down low and some hand dipped chocolate strawberries, a bottle of champagne and of course comfortable and alluring in beautiful vintage attire?



Vintage 1960s Blue and Gold Paisley Hostess Gown B36 W38 H40



Vintage 1930s Cranberry Silk Satin and Velvet Robe B36 W28 H46

These and more await your perusal at Born Too Late Vintage

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Love Train Vintage on Ruby Plaza


Born Too Late Vintage on Ecrater

Love Train Vintage on Etsy

Born Too Late Vintage Patterns on Ecrater

Strategize! Accessorize! Turn the old into new!

In this season of making do with what you have sometimes an accessory is called for to make what is old new again. Whether it's a classic hat, cool bracelet, or cufflinks for your guy you can find it all at Love Train Vintage



Vintage 1960s Mr. John Classic Green Cloche Hat



Vintage Faux Ruby and Gold Tone Bracelet with Clasp


Vintage 1950s Mink Clip Hat



Vintage Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Pearls


Or if you're still looking for that fab evening dress or gown for that special holiday do make sure to check out Love Train Vintage

Try to commit random acts of vintage fashion!

During the holidays it's always nice to commit random acts of kindness and what better way than buying a vintage fashion for that family member who's a discriminating fashionista? With a gift from Born Too Late Vintage you just can't go wrong!




Vintage 1970s Bloomingdales Purple
Linen Maxi Dress B34 W30 H34



Vintage 1970s Chic Jacket B32 W34 H38 Vest B36 W38 H40




Vintage 1980s A.J. Bari Black
and Blue Glitter Dress B34 W32 H38

Basic Black and Crepe! Vintage Fashion at its Best!

Nothing is more fashion forward than crepe for the holidays. Whether it's classic black crepe, black and cream crepe or black crepe with shiny black satin you can't beat the sexiness and versatility of crepe.


Vintage 1960s Black Crepe Cut Out
Mini Dress XS B32 W28 H34



Vintage 1960s Leon Haskin of
Australia Black & Cream Cocktail
Dress B36 W32 H34



Vintage 1960s Elinor Gay Black Cocktail Dress B34
W26 H34


So make sure to check out Love Train Vintage for 20% off all items!

It's Raining Men! Men's Vintage Clothing That Is!

Vintage clothing and accessories are not just for women! Men just look more suave and debonair when they're dressed in vintage attire. With the holidays coming up why not grab a piece of history for the man in your life and start him on the road to a quality wardrobe built on classic vintage attire? So check out Love Train Vintage for all your vintage attire!


Vintage 1960s London Fog Plaid Lined Coat 38 Regular



Vintage Faux MOP & Gold Tone Cufflinks and Tie Bar



Vintage 1950s Mens Rockabilly Argyle
Sweater Cardigan Chest 44 W36-40 H36-40



Vintage 1960s Mens Stingy Brim Fuzzy Wool Fedora Hat size 7 3/8

Shoes glorious shoes!


There are times when your personal budget does not lend itself to buying a gown or dress for that special occasion, be it a wedding, dance or holiday party. So what better way to perk up an outfit you already own than with a pair of shoes from Love Train Vintage!




Vintage 1980s Red Velvet Stilettos with
Satin Bows size 8.5M




Vintage 1950s Di Orsini Black Stilettos size 8




Vintage 1950s Nanette Originals
Silver Stilettos size 7AAAA

Make your own mix and match wardrobe! The sky's the limit!

One of my favorite type of patterns is the wardrober or mix and match separates. You can mix and match your fabrics and make an interexchangeable wardrobe with many options. Take just 3 pairs of shoes, a couple of belts, scarves and pins and have fun making up a multitude of outfits! To help you achieve this we've chosen several of our favorite patterns below.


Vintage 1966 Simplicity Coat Jacket Skirt
Blouse Pattern 6748 Size 20 1/2
B41 W35 H45 uncut in FF


Vintage 1970 Simplicity Pattern 9157 Dress
and Coat Size 18 B40 W31 H42


Vintage 1970 Simplicity Dress and Coat
Two Lengths Pattern 9122 Size 12
B34 W25 1/2 H36

So whatever look you crave you'll find the pattern for it at Born Too Late Vintage Patterns!

Hats are the cherry on top!


Be it for fall, winter or a special holiday party nothing is more beautiful than a hat! It's like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae! It finishes off your ensemble.


Vintage 1960s Tan and Light Brown
Felt Leaves Clip Hat w netting



Vintage 1960s Mocha Straw Mad Men
Concentric Circles Pillbox Hat



Vintage 1960s Womens Coralie Plush
Dark Brown Fedora Hat


Vintage 1950s Mr. K Originals Black Wool
Fedora w Iridescent Black Feathers

So check out Love Train Vintage for all your hat needs!

Fabulous Brocade is just one choice for the holiday parties!


The holidays aren't far away and there will be oodles of celebrations not to mention corporate parties galore! Why not shop early and beat the rush? Buying a vintage gown means never having to duck out the back door when the boss' wife comes in wearing the same gown as you!


Vintage 1960s Blue Turquoise,
Gold and Silver Floral
Brocade Gown B30 W26 H34



Vintage 1960s Red Rose Brocade
Gown Dress B28 W22 H34 XS



Vintage 1960s Black and
Gold Brocade Modest
Mad Men Gown B38 W38 H42


For more fabulous holiday party dressing visit Born Too Late Vintage!

Vintage Cardigan Sweaters for Every Taste

There is nothing nicer than a little cardigan for cool fall mornings~ we have a style for everyone, from classic white, stripes and even beautiful embroidered ones at Love Train Vintage!


Beautiful pink Helen Harper Cardigan
with DARLING embroidered butterflies



Timeless and beautiful to go anywhere!
Vintage 1960s Plush White Super Turbo
Orlon Cardigan Sweater B36



Beautiful Fall colors Benetton Mohair
Cardigan ~ classic stripes, 80s sweater


All these beautiful sweaters and more are available at
Love Train Vintage

Open house at Dingman-Delaware Middle School


As usual with great trepidition I went to our local middle school's open house. I say with trepidition because I always worry about whether my girls will be a good fit with their teachers. Middle school (6th, 7th and 8th grade here) means just about a different teacher for each class. So instead of having one personality to work with there are anywhere from 5 to 7 different teachers, all with different styles.

Having two daughters in middle school also means that I had to pick and choose which teachers to go see as we had around 10 minutes in each classroom to meet the teachers.

When meeting my 6th grader's teachers what I found as a common thread was that the teachers really put an emphasis on respect for themselves and for the students. They also spoke of discipline and being prepared for class. I really felt that they wanted the best for my daughter and would give their all to give it to her. I left her classes feeling that she indeed would have a great year in 6th grade.

My oldest daughter is in 8th grade this year and taking all AP classes. She just made a very conscious decision to end her field hockey days as 3 games in one week (last week's schedule) was not helping her grades and she decided that those have to come first, a decision she made on her own and that was supported by DH and I wholeheartedly. I'm pleased that she was able to make this decision on her own by weighing the pros and cons. She has become quite the young lady over the past 3 years and is really becoming her own person and forming her own opinions.

Her teachers were a delight. They spoke of determination, hard work and again keeping on task and making sure that if there might be issues that the lines of communication are open. Even though I entered my daughter's algebra class wincing (algebra and I do not get along!), I left that classroom knowing that my daughter will be fine because her teacher will help her on her math journey.

My daughter is also taking French. This is her second year. What I did not realize is that her French classes are high school level. When she started talking about what language she wanted to take in 7th grade we talked about the merits of French over Spanish over German. I voiced my opinion that I thought Spanish was the way to go. She really wanted to take French so I decided to step back and let her loose. It was a great decision because she loves French and she's doing great. There are times when your kids actually know what's best for them.

I especially liked her social studies teacher. He asked us if the kids were coming home and talking to us about the discussions they were having in class. They are talking a lot about current events such as the mosque being built in New York City, the economy, etc. In discussing what is going on in the classroom with my daughter I am learning more and more about her and seeing how much she has actually listened to what I've said in the past and how it has shaped her opinions. Her social studies teacher has stated he does not voice his personal opinion in class. He encourages all the kids to voice their opinions in a polite way and to get them involved as they are going to become the leaders of tomorrow and they need to be informed.

So what started out in trepidition ended in respect and admiration for the teachers of the Dingman-Delaware Middle School. They are fighting the good fight helping to raise the next generation of movers and shakers. I look forward to working with them to make this the best school year ever for my girls.

Is blue the new black?



Regardless of the era, blue or blue with background prints will always be a great alternative to severe black. They're classic without being staid, gloomy or severe. Here are just a few examples that are available to you from Love Train Vintage.


Vintage 1940s Lora Lenox Sculptured
Charm Navy Crepe and Satin Cocktail
Dress w Cummerbund Satin Belt
B32 W30 H36



Vintage 1940s Navy Blue
& White Polka Dot Rayon
Dress B36 W30 H40



Vintage 1960s NWT Tally-Ho
White, Blue & Black Floral
Print Dress B42 W36 H40



Vintage 1960s Mad Men Classic Navy Blue
Dress & Coat Ensemble B38 W34 H38



Vintage 1970s doing 1940s Novelty
Print Dress Petite B34 W30 H46

My family will never forget


I remember the day as if it was yesterday. My mother-in-law called me and told me to turn on the tv. That was around 9:30. I worked at home at the time as a medical transcriptionist with my young daughters, age 4 and 3 playing in my office/playroom.

I went out to the living room and tried to turn on WABC. There was no signal. Little did I know that their transmission tower was gone. I changed channels and found out that the Trade Center towers in New York were gone.

All I could think of was where was my cousin Michael, who worked in the city. He works for a company that maintains elevator service. I prayed that he was not in the towers working that day.

I tried to get in touch with my husband at work in New Jersey but all the lines were busy. You could not even get a call through. A bit later I heard about the plane going into the Pentagon. I tried to call my grandmother because she lives not too far from Camp David and Washington, D.C. Again I could not get through on the phone. All the circuits were busy.

I tried to find my immediate family members to make sure they were all safe. No go. All circuits busy. I remember thinking that somehow I had to keep things calm and quiet for my girls.

An hour after my mother-in-law's call my husband came home from work. The owner of the company he was working for then let all the employees come home to be with their families. I remember getting the kids ready to go out. My husband and I bought bottled water, powdered milk, and stocked up on things that would allow us to feed our family for an extended period of time. We bought extra gasoline. My husband bought ammunition for his gun in case things got bad and he had to hunt to provide for us. We basically went directly into survival mode since we didn't know the full extent of what was going on.

Finally the next day we found out that my cousin Michael was safe at home having gotten out of the city late on 9/11. Only later did we find out he had spent a couple of weeks prior to 9/11 maintaining the elevators.

We also found out that my Uncle Robert had been scheduled to fly out on the ill fated flight that went down in Pennsylvania. He decided for some reason to change his flight and fly out the following day instead. We were very fortunate that he was not on that flight. I have no doubt that had he been on it, our family would have been brought to our knees. We had just lost my father the month before and I can only speak for myself when I say that if we had lost my Uncle Robert that day, I would have just completely lost it.

In the weeks following 9/11 we started doing things differently. We spent more time with our daughters. Each week I bought more canned goods and powdered milk and bottled water to have on hand. My husband all but became obsessed with following the news. Many tears were shed as he watched the footage. When he lived in Guttenberg, NJ he had trained as a volunteer firefighter with the men and women on the NYC fire department in one of the firehouses that were involved on 9/11.

We also found out that many local families were devastated on 9/11. Our community of Dingmans Ferry, PA has a large amount of mothers, fathers, and grandparents who work in the NYC. Our neighbors lost many family members on that day.

I talked to my mother who was still living at that time and I asked her if what we were experiencing was anything like what my parents experienced during the Cuban Missile Crisis. She said it was even worse than that because we had actually been attacked. During the Cuban Missile crisis there of course was no attack. She likened it more to the attack on Pearl Harbor, with the difference being that innocent everyday citizens were murdered. It wasn't an action just against our military. It was an attack on Americans from regular everyday walks of life. These were people who were living the American dream, earning a living for their families.

So today my mind is full of the remembrances of 9/11/2001. My heart aches for those who lost family, friends and acquaintances on that day. My heart aches for those first responders who died in the aftermath from breathing in all the toxic fumes, ash, etc. at the site of the catastrophe.

I will spend my day in quiet reflection and pray that my children will never again in their lives have to deal with something like this.

So what does Little House on the Prairie have to do with 1920s-1930s music you might ask? Well I'm here to fill in the blanks for you.

My youngest daughter loves watching Little House on the Prairie reruns. Now my oldest daughter and I are really tired of this show. We both find it infinitely depressing. There are tragedies on this show more often than not and we are just about burned out from this.

However, that said, even Little House on the Prairie can get you thinking about seemingly unconnected things like 1920s 1930s music. DH and youngest daughter were watching Little House on The Prairie and DH spotted an actor whom he thought was Johnny Crawford, son of Lucas McCain on The Rifleman, a show my husband and I enjoyed when we were kids. The actor certainly had the look of Johnny Crawford so I hit the internet and googled Johnny Crawford.

Well DH was right again. He has the uncanny ability to pick out faces of actors and actresses even if they started out as child actors and spot them years later. So while I was reading about Johnny Crawford I found something out. Johnny Crawford lives in a past era! No it's not the era The Rifleman or Little House on the Prairie is set in. It's the 1920s-1930s!

Johnny Crawford Dance Orchestra has been around for 17 years according to Mr. Crawford's myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/johnnycrawfordorchestra

I thought you might enjoy listening to some cool 1920s-1930s music so get ready for a treat. Who knows what googling might bring us next!