Etsy Update: Spring Fling

March is here, and Spring is just around the corner- we have been adding tons of new listings perfect for Spring all week at Castaway Vintage!  Finally we’ve acquired a somewhat professional indoor lighting system since our house is so dark surrounded by foliage, and our outdoor photo shoots were becoming less and less frequent with my boyfriend’s busy work schedule and preference for surfing on days off over taking pictures ( I don’t blame him)!  So now we can finally get caught up with the 2 full rolling racks of vintage clothing taking over our spare room, and bring new listings pretty much daily to the site!!

Check out a few of our new Spring listings still available newly listed, though they are selling fast!

Vintage Red Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Mini Dress

 

Vintage 1960s Mod Red and White Checkered Micro Mini Dress

 

Vintage 70’s Bohemian Floral Sundress

 

Vintage 1950’s Pastel Floral Paisley Pleated Shirtwaist Dress

 

Vintage 90s Clio Striped Crinkle Gauze Mini Skirt

 

Vintage Indian Cotton Red and White Striped Tank  Top

 

Vintage 70s High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

 

Vintage 90s Floral Grunge Lace Up Corset Front Mini Dress

 

Vintage White Cotton Loose Tank Top

 

Vintage 60s Mod Madras Plaid Seersucker Shift Mini Dress

 

More at CASTAWAY VINTAGE♥♥♥

Sheer Seventies

It’s not very often that I gravitate towards 70’s style dresses, as most of my taste tends towards more of a 60’s or 90’s edge, though I LOVE 70’s high waisted jeans and wedges!!  I found this dress last week and just really loved the sheer delicate fabric with the pleating on top, loose airy sleeves, burgundy tones and mixed prints.  After I put it on to style for the shop, I’m wondering why I don’t have more 70’s dresses- this is super cute!  I guess I’m just a person of habit and tend to steer away from ‘the unknown’ and re-buy the same sort of thing that I KNOW I like (polka dots, stripes, plaid, 60’s mini dresses, 90’s babydoll and bodycon).  I guess 2011 is about venturing out a bit more, and hope to reflect that in the shop with a bit more variety, while staying true to style integrity.  I hope you like this dress as much as I do, this and more up now at Castaway Vintage!

1. Vintage 70’s Sheer Calico Dress, Castaway Vintage

1. Brown Wedges, Cynthia Vincent for Target

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Nautical Inspiration: Chanel Resort 2010

As if I didn’t already love nautical themes enough already (Hello! “Castaway” Vintage??), Chanel’s 2010 Resort Collection with nautical theme is to die for!  Nautical looks are quintessential for summer, evoking thoughts of the classic French Riviera, sailboats and the beach- and is making huge waves for 2010!

For those of you, like me, who can’t afford Chanel, and are looking for pieces nobody else has, shop Castaway Vintage for our great selection of one of a kind vintage nautical pieces still available!  Click any photo to shop!

Red Nautical Striped Romper $38

Vintage 80’s Blue Striped Nautical Romper $46

VLP Petites Vintage Nautical Striped Dress $34

Vintage Nautical Striped Sailboat T $22

Vintage Nautical Striped V Neck T $26

Rounding up the Dots

One of my absolute favorite prints are by far polka dots.   I was so happy to see their return to the runway for Spring 2010 and accessibility in so many shops right now of all sorts and sizes.  I’m always looking for them and this year they are easier than ever to find and wear.  Just keep in mind only one polka dot item at a time is suggested to avoid going overboard, and sticking to smaller dots to keep it classy.

Clockwise, left to right:  Marni, Marc Jacobs, Sonia Rykiel, Miu Miu, Jason Wu, Rebecca Taylor

Click Photos to shop this look:

Christian Louboutin Miss Chief, Barneys New York

Topshop

Forever 21

Rebecca Taylor, Shopbop

Comme de Garcons