Avalon

 

One fine day someday soon these lovely vintage dresses will be in the shop, but in the meantime, I couldn't resist showing you some photos I took last weekend of my kindred spirit, might as well be my niece, and aspiring model, Avalon. In Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates, we had loads of fun driving along the coast, listening to the Cure, and chatting about life.  Stay tuned for shop updates.  

Much love. 

taste the rainbow: new in shop

turquoise madras top with 80s structured distressed leather skirt

1960s buttercup yellow lace mini dress w/large collar

1950s Audrey Horne saddle shoes 8.5

1950s chartreuse green barracuda jacket S-M

vintage leopard swing coat

1950s mesh bad girl pumps

Vintage Fishes Orange Maxi Halter Dress

1960s yellow knit 3 piece suit (fancy disaster)

Vintage Vera mini tunic dress

Vintage Hot Pink Shift Dress with Buttons and Bow SM

1970s sparkling blue disco jumpsuit S-M

the end

Thank goodness for sunny weekends! I was able to get some photos for the Etsy shop with my good pal, Stacy. We found an isolated hideaway in Palos Verdes and were basically totally alone for most of the time except for when a big dog sauntered through the hole in the fence, unknowingly showing us the entry way to a vast field of yellow wild flowers overlooking the ocean. So thank you random big dog that I originally thought had come to eat off our faces. (Sometimes big dogs scare me, especially after being hog tied by a rambunctious Boxer not too long ago when he wrapped his leash around my legs and then ran the opposite direction, sending me high up into the air and then hard down on to my knees and on to the concrete. I have a hard time believing it was an accident.)

I’ve found some great stuff for the shop this time around, stuff I am really tempted to keep for myself, but I’m trying not to be so greedy with my amazing vintage finds. The blue sparkly vintage disco jumpsuit comes straight from my collection and admittedly, I am feeling a little guilty about selling it. I found it at a thrift store in upstate New York several years ago, and I wore it all over Manhattan, on the subways, at old bars in the East Village. I hate to use the word, but I felt “fierce.” It’s such a remarkable piece, but the truth is I just don’t wear it that often, and I am determined to tame the ever-growing beast that is my wardrobe. To whomever buys this jumpsuit, love it and love it hard.

Please stop by Stacy's shop, Fancy Disaster, for more beautiful vintage finds and also please check out the other goodies in my shop.

xoxo,

Crystal Lee

new in shop!

It sure is hard to add items to my Etsy when I work full-time but with the help of my dear friend Stacy at Fancy Disaster, I am happy to present you with some fine vintage gems which are available for purchase now.

1960s Orange Lace Swing Coat, 1950s pink sparkle pencil skirt

1960s powder blue jacquard swing coat (buy at fancy disaster), 50s pale pink lace slip dress

90s pale pink floral romper, Vintage Merlot Salvatore Ferragamo loafer heels 8.5

80s leaves print dress with quilted fan sleeves, vintage wine round toe Etienne Aigner heels 8.5 9

1960s hot pink chiffon mini with lace trim

1960s camel wool cape by John Meyer of Northwich

80s/90s white faux fur bomber jacket

Some particularly compelling finds from Stacy's store, Fancy Disaster, below:

30s/40s Gone with the Wind taffeta dress

1960s Hot Pink Paisley Maxi w/slit (not yet listed)

80s 90s floral pintuck babydoll dress

Vintage Ralph Lauren suit with Horse Crest and Horse Buttons

Stacy in action.

Friends, I'll be listing a whole lot more throughout the week. It feels good to get things done.

much love,

Crystal Lee

nakedcowgirl vintage: SHOP UDATE

OMG. That took forever. I just added 9 pieces to the shop and it took several hours, and now my back aches & I feel old. But then I think about the awesome pieces in the shop, and I feel better. I bought a photo-studio set up this weekend. It was unspeakably expensive, and I still don't think the lighting is very good in these photos. Pete said that I should take it back, and will just rig something up ourselves. we'll see.

anyway, here are some of my favorite items from today's shop listings:

1950s botanical print dress w/peter pan collar & pintuck detail




Vintage Mauve Mini Trench Coat



1980s sequin stained-glass bustier (I kept a very similar one for myself)



Vintage Handmade Knit Autumn-Colors Cardigan



Be sure to check out all my other listings here. I'll be adding more delicious items to the shop throughout the week.

ciao for now,

Crystal Lee

candy colored 60s

I have some sweet 60s vintage up on nakedcowgirl Etsy. Check out more great stuff here. This is my half-ass attempt at promoting my store.