Looking to redecorate but the walls still seem blank? Maybe a new office could use some sprucing up? Why not try a framed piece of artwork from the Condé Nast Archive, complete with vintage fashion covers, photographs and illustrations, framed or unframed.

www.condenastArt.com (Free shipping too!)

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Nadia’s Closet is the brainchild of Nadia Taseer, who sources and customizes vintage dresses for her seasonal collections. The black and gold 30’s top and little black dress. There will soon be online shopping, but in the meantime check Nadia and her collection out at:

Only complaint is that the wording is a bit small. As an aside, I will be 30 in a couple of weeks and they say sight is the first to go. So my complaint may be unjustified griping.

Showroom: Studio 009
Westbourne Studios
242 Acklam Road
London
W10 5JJ

To view the collection
Studio 009 is open
Monday- Friday
10am - 6pm.

Cheers!

In the midst of taking a break from one of the many papers and projects I have due in the next few weeks, I said to myself… “Self, let’s browse the net; let’s browse the net for vintage clothing… very nice vintage clothing.” So, I’m browsing and browsing and browsing, and I come across this site, ThePaperBagPrincess.com, and now I’m wondering where the hell have I been…under a rock…a huge, blocking all daylight rock?

The little parade of couture illustrated models is very cute. Founded by vintage/thrift guru Elizabeth Mason, the site is easy to navigate and provides a lot of content, as well as an online store (with brick and mortar versions in Beverly Hills and Toronto).

After quite a hiatus for the much needed time to acclimate myself with London (again) and the British school system, (I went back to pursue my MA in publishing…magazines that is) I’m happy to say I’m back, and with time and the ‘gump-sion’ to inform and keep updating on the good, the bad, the truly magnificient world of vintage fashion.

Now, obviously, since I’ve moved acrossed the pond, much of my entries will be on the London vintage fashion scene. I will not play favorites though and who or what ever I find a hidden gem I will mention.

So keep your eyes and pocket books posted to Papierblog’s Vintageista section, because the past has never looked so good.

Cheers,
Tenisha

Rarely, do I divulge the location to some of my favorite sites to score or know how to score vintage sunglasses, but Papierdollers I consider all of you to be like family, plus this is kind of my job being the “Vintageista” and all. This week’s top 3 picks is sure to help complete that chic look for Spring or Summer.

1. www.80spurple.com

This site in general is just awesome, but to score some PHAT (Pretty Hot and Tempting) vintage shades only tops off this site’s awesomness. For that vintageista on a budget, you’ll love the price range: Vintage collection– $15 to $58; Vintage Inspired collection– $14 to $169

2. www.Klasik.org

Cool collection of both vintage sunglasses and eyewear. This large collection cuts the confusion by seperating the sunglasses by era categories: pre-war; 1940s-50s; 1960s-70s; 1980s-90s.

3. www.Arckiv.com

Although this site has no online shopping available that is still not a reason exclude this store on your shopping list. That is, if you are ever at the Camden Market in London. This 13,000 sq foot retailer houses the biggest collection of high fashion vintage eyewear in Europe.

Enjoy!!!

Tenisha