The 80s are Back and So am I!

Yes, it's true - in the world of vintage - the 80s are back - and SO AM I.  I have been on extended hiatus due to my families collective illnesses of asthma, pneumonia, stomach flu, and the kicker of them all, Kidney Stones. But Life goes on and so does the world of style and true self expression.

It's true - it's not just a cute opening to explain away my absence, the 80s are back. However, in the life of  the vintage obsessed like myself, the 20s to the 70s are back as well.  The wonderful thing about vintage is that every era is relevant and every era is in style.  That is great for us shop owners, because regardless of whether we serve an era specific community or specialize in it all - there will always be interest in what we have to offer.

So to kick off my return to the business I love most - CjsRedCloset - here are a few of my new items in addition to my favorite online vintage find.

Red St. John Zippered Jacket on CjsRedCloset @ eBay

80s Leopard Animal Print Hat on CjsRedCloset

The following is my absolute Favorite 80s find from MetroRetroVintage on Etsy! 

Check it Out

80s Victor Costa Black and White Cocktail Dress

MetroRetroVintage on Etsy

Scared of Wearing Vintage? Start with a Coat!

Visit Snootieseconds on Etsy!



For those of you who are a little gun shy about wearing vintage.  I say grab a coat.  Coats are a great way to introduce vintage into your wardrobe, and there are a multitude of styles.  Here is a sampling of some great coats from my friends at the Etsy Vintage Fashion Team.  

You can go dramatic, demure, classic or downright pimpish.  Throw on the right hat and scarf and you will be stylin' high, turning heads for all the right reasons.



Etsy shop Snootieseconds has a great selection of coats.  Check out her Black Wool Coat with a full satin lining and wonderful brown fur detail.  Warm, classic, and of the best quality! 

Here are a sampling of some great vintage coats featured on Etsy from my fellow Vintage Fashion Team Members.

'Coats, Coats and More Coats! ' by CjsRedCloset

For those a little fearful of wearing vintage, one of the best places to get your style feet wet is jumping into a vintage coat. This Treasury features fab finds from the awesome VintageFashionTeam. Check these beauties out!

Vintage 1960 Faux Leopa... BettyJeanVinta... $105.00	50s Black Wool Collar C... snootieseconds $169.00	Vintage Coat Winter Woo... TwoMoxie $80.00	Vintage Faux Mink Cape MaudeAndLola $31.00
Vintage Scottish Harris... MaudeAndLola $65.00	WoozWass Vintage Bee Wo... WoozWassVintag... $65.00	vintage// 1960s Box Coa... TreasureChest0... $129.00	SALE..... 1960s Ski Coa... CheekyVintageC... $51.20
Vintage 1970 Dress Two... BettyJeanVinta... $70.00	1960s Vintage Tailored ... cocovintages $140.00	Vintage 1950s Lilli Ann... ranchqueenvint...  $395.00	1970s Original Hooded M... cocovintages $110.00
Leather Jacket / 1970&... DuncanLovesTes... $42.00	On Sale Vintage 1950s C... seesong $84.15	Vintage 1970s Leather T... ranchqueenvint... $329.00	Vintage 60s Jacket - Na... BadChollaVinta... $54.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.



Official Fabulous Find #1

Okay, this is exactly why I LOVE search engines when it comes to fulfilling my fashion fantasies. For instance, since I was a little girl I have loved train cases.  You know those rectangular (or round) mini suitcases that typically house a mirror,  a tray with a couple of sections and three or four elasticized pouches where you can safely store all things girlie.

A couple of days ago, during my daily visit to Etsy, I got it into my mind to go on the hunt for one.  Then suddenly in a flash of genius I thought,

I wonder if any were made in....

wait for it....

here it comes...

patent leather! 

With a stroke of the keys, the following thing of beauty popped in front of me from the fabulous Etsy Shop Catcontrare. 

I have to say...I am in Love.  This 1950s train case, done in brown patent leather, is perfect for a woman like me.  A women who loves her fashion, loves what's classic with a twist;  and even though she is not your typical girlie girl, likes a litte shine every now and then.

Official Fabulous Find #1



Brown Patent Leather Train Case from Catcontrare

Catcontrare hosts a multitude of one of a kind and vintage finds.  Check it out and don't forget to stop by CjsRedCloset to see what's new.  

Till next time!

CJ