Edwardian finds in Etsy store now

I have posted my first Edwardian Titanic era pretties in a while--you'll find them in my etsy store.

Also have recently listed some 1940s nightgowns you'll want to check out. If you've ever worn one you know the style and draping are hard to beat. The 1STPURCH coupon code is still valid this month, so happy vintage hunting!

It's been a long time since I've updated the blog--not because I've not been working but because the last several times I've logged in my posts wouldn't post :(
At any rate, I've worked my way through bins of vintage that I'd gotten backed up on so be sure to check out my etsy store for tons of newly discovered vintage goodies!

Some special St. Patrick's Day items are listed--grab them while they last!

Be sure to use coupon code: 1STPURCH for 10% off your entire order PLUS enjoy a surprise free item with each order for the month of March!

P.S. I found a great WWII era 1940s nurses uniform dress that I was able to authenticate locally thanks to someone putting their name in it many many years ago--too cool.

Fall Sale 20% off vintage clothing!

A new sale for fall, just in time to stock up on wonderful winter coats, slinky vintage lingerie for cozy nights at home, sweet sweeaters, dresses, and even housewares! yes, the whole houndvintage store is on sale at etsy! Buy one item or many, use coupon code: BONUS20 for 20% off your entire purchase. Sale is good for our friends outside the U.S., too! Happy shopping!

Biggest Coupon Code Sale ever! Back to School!

OK, little vintage divas, I have built my largest coupon code ever to honor back-to-school time! Every thing in my etsy store is eligible--buy any three items and take 33% off the purchase price of all of them! Plus, there will be a free item included with every purchase. This deal is open to our buyers outside the U.S. as well. I have several relatively new items--50s/60s shoes in a size 10 narrow, fab coats and dresses including plus sizes, and summer items are also included.

New Etsy coupon codes! Happy holidays!

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, our friends at etsy.com have created a system for shop owners to make their own coupon codes--fabulous! I've got vintage goodies lined up for the holiday, like this amazing 30s bias cut gown shown here.

So my first one is ready for first-time shoppers. Use 1STPURCH at checkout for ten percent off anything in my store AND it can be combined with whatever monthly special I'm running at the time, so it really makes a great deal. Be sure to check with other sellers too because I'm betting many of us will use this great new option!

Etsy store Houndvintage 50% off sale--one day only!

OK, I am sitting here with stock that I don't have room to prep so I must move out some current store stock. One day only, December 8 2009 starting 12am and going til 11pm CST that night, 50% off any currently listed item in my etsy store! Usual shipping charges apply, and shipping discounts for multiple purchases will still be honored. Any item, as many items as you want, all 50% off for one day only! Great opportunity for holiday gifts or starting/adding on to your vintage collection!

VBO is coming!

Ohhh, yippie it's coming! The Holiday Season 2009 Vintage VBO sale on ebay is running November 25-29. Simply search by keyword "vbo" during those dates for hundreds of vintage goodies from dozens of vintage sellers, all priced at 19.99 or less on buy-it-now terms--so there's no waiting for auctions to end, it's first come-first served! This is the perfect time to seek out that fab, one of a kind holiday dress or sweater! Be aware, many sellers combine or discount shipping so be sure to ask--that may sweeten the deal! Feel free to contact me if you'd like more information. You can also see this at facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000493936727#/profile.php?id=100000493936727

Tons of new stuff coming!

This beautiful Persian lamb sweetie just found a new home last week--add that one to the list of things that I almost kept for myself!
Brought home this sweet Lilli Diamond jersey in a rich cocoa brown...absolutely drool-worthy ;)
Also hoping to get some of these fab 50s sewing patterns up--put the first few on ebay yesterday, but have a bunch to go--great time of year coming for sewing projects! I've been sooo busy...Buying (the fun part) and now listing, I am well-stocked with vintage for the next few weeks. Just came into an estate purchase of many 60s dresses I'm hoping to get ready in the next few days. Many new listings will go to ebay first, some to etsy, so watch 'em both!

Busy, busy, busy...how about a freebie sale?

This week at my houndvintage shop on www.etsy.com: the "Hound, send me a freebie" sale! order any item(s) in the store, the usual shipping discounts for multiples will apply BUT for every item you purchase, there will be a free item in the package. "What will it be?", you say? Hmmm, maybe jewelry, scarves, outfits, paper items, or home linens, but it WILL be vintage, of that you can be sure

This is good for this week August 2-August 9 only; I will be temporarily locking up shop the week of Aug. 10 (I'll still be around to ship then).

So stop in and see what vintage goodies catch your eye and if you have any questions, just ask!

The perfect summer Estevez hostess Maxi dress!

Nothing says summer like this garden party print Vintage 60s Eva Gabor style Estevez! I've just listed it. It's a crisp but soft triacetate over silky nylon lining that follows the length of the skirt. Lovely construction and would be so flattering (if only yours truly was a little more petite *sigh*).

For the lingerie lovers, I am listing this weekend a rainbow of sherbet-hued vintage slips including a few Van Raaltes--those will be on ebay under my houndlover68 id.

Summer Sale FREE shipping offer on vintage!

At my etsy store, I am offering FREE shipping for vintage items! For U.S. buyers, just spend $30 or more to get free shipping; those outside the U.S. get free shipping with orders of $75 or more. Just "convo" me through etsy or contact me through my blog to have prices adjusted! First come, first served!

BOGO Sale: Buy one item get another FREE!

Starts 8pm today (June 3 2009) CDT and ends in 24 hours...buy any one item in my HoundVintage store on etsy.com and get another item FREE! No strings attached. Free item will be selected from unlisted stock and may be accessories or another clothing item of similar size to the purchased item. Buy one or ten, every item purchased will earn a freebie! No additional shipping will be charged. New items are up....

20% OFF SALE on all vintage goodies! 5/29 only

Thanks to all buyers and sellers who participate in VBO! Now, I'm in the process of offering everything I currently have in stock at my etsy store so I'm ready for a sale there as well. So, come and see what vintage goodies are up for grabs--I will take 20% OFF any purchase, any item in the store, tomorrow only: May 29 2009 from 12am CDT to 10pm CDT...get it while it lasts! Just wait to pay til I send you an email with corrected total. And, the usual combined shipping discounts will apply. (Buy more than two items and pay shipping only on heaviest plus discounted on second heaviest, the rest will ship free).




Heads up to other sellers who use Auctiva--the service will no longer be free starting next month, go check out the community boards there for more info!

VBO Sale starts in just a few hours!

Don't forget to go check it out. I have been listing for a couple of weeks to get items (some new, some relists) ready for the big sale. Remember, some sellers, but not all, will drop prices the last day of the sale--if it's something you really want though, don't take a chance because they're all buy it now items. Here's a link to the seller discussion of just a few preview items--
http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Vintage-Clothing-Accessories/Vbo-Sale-Parade/510099404

It officially starts tonight/Friday morning at 12:00 midnight PDT. Loads of cute 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s vintage dresses, lingerie, coats and jackets, pants, tops, and accessories as well as household items, linens and sewing patterns.

Most of the packages I ship out will include at least one freebie--I can't wait to get back to Etsy selling because that's very typical for me on that site and I have a TON of fabulous scarves, slips and odds and ends that like to find their way into outgoing packages :)

BIG Vintage Sale coming up--get ready!

Well, vinties, while I normally promote other selling sites more, our seasonal VBO sale is quickly approaching on eBay! Dozens of sellers will be featuring hundreds of items to move quickly. Here's the skinny for those of you not familiar:

1. Sale starts at midnight Pacific time--on this date it will begin 12am PDT May 22 and continue until May 26. Sellers will continue to add more items in the first couple of days, and some may drop the price on unsold items even more, so check back again later in the sale.

2. Find the items by searching for "VBO" in the title. Some items may say they're listed for 30 days--the sellers will just remove vbo from the title if it doesn't sell by sale end...grab it if you want it! The first day or so is historically the most competitive.

3. Items in the sale will be priced at $19.99 USD or less on a buy-it-now basis. Most items will be one of kind, so don't hesitate if you see something you love. Keep in mind, some sellers are pricing more aggressively than others...you may see some items at close to regular price and some at a real blowout, most will be a great deal.

4. Almost every eBay vintage seller will be delighted to offer combined shipping (even if the other item(s) is not a VBO item) or accomodate some special request--just ask!

5. And finally, don't limit your search to the vintage clothing category--some items will also be listed in sewing, jewelry, housewares, etc. This sale is traditionally clothing but also offers other types of vintage items!

Feel free to contact me with any questions! Many of the items I personally have listed now will be converted to VBO items next week and I'll be adding more during the next week: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/houndlover68_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ

Who wants the blues?

I've got the blues lately...I seem to be finding quite a few blue vintage lingerie items! Check out this lovely of a gown, with eyelet and bows bodice...


And I had to share this totally over the top 80s Flora Kung silk dress with huge POOF sleeves...

BIG Vintage Sale Today and tomorrow 4/15-16

Hello vintage lovers--stop in and see my Etsy store, houndvintage, because today and tomorrow only April 15-16, 2009 (til 11pm my time), I am having a sale on all things vintage! Take 15% off the purchase price of any single item or 25% off the purchase price of two or more items! The usual combined shipping discounts will also apply, and it's good for buyers outside the U.S. too! The sale is good on everything in the store, even sale items :) and...each shipped package from this sale will get an extra freebie item as well!

Say hello to Hellcatvintage....

Oh my word, look at these cuties from hellcatvintage at etsy (how can you not love the name?) I'm totally digging that halter top!


Cindy and her groovy silent black cat have even been seen hanging out here: http://vintageindie.typepad.com/vintage_indie/2009/03/indie-wedding-guide-how-to-take-your-measurements.html Welcome to hellcat!