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.

I adore this Mollie Parnis dress!

I just think this is adorable...very tailored and conservative styling with the unexpected slit to the knee Mollie Parnis emerald green dress c. late 60s to early 70s cusper. Mollie Parnis designs were popular with several 20th century American First Ladies and I am pleased to have this one listed now on ebay, or it is available now on etsy.

Speaking of ebay, anyone who buys or sells there should be aware of changes coming soon. Ebay will begin levying their Final Value Fee (FVF) on shipping charges as well as selling price. They've got some sheeple convinced it's about catching all those sellers who sell twenty dollar widgits for $.99 with 19.99 shipping charge who are trying to circumvent the fee. And yes, those sellers should be on a level playing field with the rest of us but that could've been remedied by making everyone use the shipping calculator and charge the exact shipping cost.
What this is about is MO' MONEY for ebay, and as always the sellers will have to build it into expenses and then it gets passed on to buyers. I calculated the difference in current and new fee systems based on my monthly average sales--my total fees will increase 13% effective in April on ebay. Anyone with even an elementary grasp of business math can see that's an extreme increase to swallow! When you look a little deeper, you will also find (based on "pinks" question and answer sessions on ebay, I'll be happy to find it for you) that if you, the buyer, purchase three items from the same seller, the automatic tally when you check out will give you the three items with full shipping cost. Now, most sellers graciously discount multiple orders, BUT WAIT, under this new system they will be losing even more money! According to one discussion board post "pink" staffer, the FVF will be charged on all three items selling price plus shipping. If the seller later sends an updated invoices reflecting a discount, ebay has no plans to refund the FVF difference to the seller! All the usual seller screaming and demanding boycotts aside, it does put ALL ebay users at a disadvantage. I think alternative sites, like etsy and others, will easily benefit from this, which means sellers can maintain current pricing structures with their existing target customers, thus benefitting buyers as well. Stay tuned...

You can get more info here: http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Seller-Central/Combined-Shipping-Fvf/510320253#1301247101575 but there are dozens of threads on this topic all over ebay's discussion boards.

HUGE vintage lingerie event on ebay for January...

All through the month of January, enter "VTE" in your ebay search bar and find loads of vintage lingerie and boudoir-related items listed from participating ebay vintage clothing and accessory sellers! There should be hundreds of items listed over the month, but be sure to check back often because some will be on 30-day fixed price listings and others will be traditional auctions. There is no price constraint, but some sellers will be offering discounts or other perks (almost all sellers offer combined shipping discounts, just ask!) and many items will be seen for the first time.

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!

In the Swim and wearing vintage!

Summer's coming--finally! A favorite of many vintage wearers/collectors are swimsuits and playsuits from days gone by. Here's one I have on hand now, a large-Xl from late 50s to early 60s--too cute! I've found so many cute ones on ebay and etsy--share yours!

Secret Spring Vintage Sale 50% off!

***Shhh Secret Spring Sale--this will only be advertised on etsy and on my houndvintage blog. Buy at least three items from my etsy store from 12am CDT Wed. March 24 and 10pm CDT Tues. March 30 and get those three (or more) items at half price! Combined shipping discounts will still apply. This is a great sale to stock up on vintage with! I have not restricted any items, my entire stock is on sale!

It has been a busy winter--hope everyone is seeing some sunshine and ready to get outside!

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

Vintage dealer sale, this week only!

This week til Friday night (October 16), I am offering 30% off for vintage dealers or collectors looking to buy quantities from my etsy.com store. Just convo me there (or email here) for more info. Usual combined shipping discounts will still apply. First grab, first get!

Who loves barkcloth?

This beautiful vintage barkcloth fabric is up on etsy.com from seller VintageTextileJunkie




and this Hawaiian print from vargasvalleyvintage is to die for!



And one more lookit, this one from AustinModern, also on etsy:

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!

Sweet vintage colored slips....

These pretties, plus several more are available in my etsy store, houndvintage. The yellow one is a Van Raalte, which is one of my favorite makers; the green is Hollywood Vassaratte...both sweet as can be!

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.

Just listed several 50s day dresses....

on etsy and that shipping sale is still good this week--Free U.S. shipping on orders over $30 and free international shipping on orders of $75. Came into several great vintage 50s day dresses and will be listing more over the next week or so. I have a couple more listed on ebay too.

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!

Look at this crazy purse! Me love, me love :)

I love to admire handbags but am sooo clumsy with them. I recently 'fessed up that my very first croc--red leather it was-- a gift to boot, about the third time I used it I dumped an entire latte in it. Gads. Anyway, I thought this gator one was particularly gawk-worthy. It's available from etsy seller ArtBoxDesigns.

Weekend Vintage Sale June 6 and 7 2009

Time to see some vintage goodies find a new home! So at my etsy houndvintage store I am offering this weekend's sale:

Buy any one item at regular store price, then take as many items as you want (each item at equal or lesser value) at HALF PRICE! Combined shipping discounts will still apply. The sale does not apply to ebay listings but you can combine shipping with ebay purchases from me.

Sale is good til 10pm central time Sunday June 7...first come, first served! (Sorry, but I cannot "hold" items during these sales.)