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My Favorite Vintage of 2008
Another one of those year-end round ups, this one summons my opinionated, forgetful memory of favorite vintage items I offered over the course of 2008. Ever hopeful, I believe there will be even better to offer in 2009, so please don't be discouraged if you feel you missed out on something this year!
First, Good Coming and Going
Sue Leslie with extravagant peplum
40s summer suit with back pleats
Unlabeled but extraordinary 50s
50s Sea Stars swimsuit
50s Loma Leads
50s pink roses
Iridescent lavender stilettos
Bustle-back 40s
Prints Charming
Pink roses
1940s clock faces
Cool people print 50s skirt
Paris print 50s full-skirt dress
70s Denise Are There halter maxi dress
Best Cinderella print 50s skirt
Black and White Gingham
...with big bow
...with red flag
...and by Jacques Fath for Halpert
(You can't tell I like red with black and white, can you?)
Lavender Fields
by Suzy Perette
by Nelly Don in the 30s
50s cotton
Silvery lavender quilted circle skirt
White out
Acres of tulle from the 50s
Pink embroidered sheath
Here comes the (60s) bride
50s capri jumpsuit
20s charmer
Glamorous 50s feather hat
Sheer Pleasure
30s burgundy lace
Late 40s summer suit 
60s heavy lace by Nat Kaplan
Feeling Blue
Another Nat Kaplan, this time in silk
Cornflower cashmere
Mod Mary Janes
Linen and satin sheath
Clutch coat with cream satin quilted lining
Frothy blue tulle
Rose Marie Reid bloomer suit...who would think it could be a flattering style, but it is!
In the Pink
Satin 70s
Satin 50s
Satin 40s
Rhinestone-studded 50s
Early 60s organza
My Favorite Decade, the 1940s
Squiggle print
Salt and pepper
Detailed navy
Sweetest dressing gown, from I. Magnin
Studded black x 3
Love those big sleeves
Glittering coral
Built-in corsage
Meow!
Silk chiffon
Best-dressed cat
Stretch leopard
For the Golden Girl
40s bridesmaid
50s silk shantung
I Wish I'd Had Two of These, and One Was Still with Me (Yes, it really is hard to sell some things that I love)
Alfred Shaheen undersea print sundress
To-die-for bias fit
Turquoise brocade sheath
All-out glamour in black taffeta with studs
Red veil hat with velvet ribbons that look to me like HIV/AIDS awareness symbols
The year hasn't been the easiest for so many, me included, but if I learned anything in 2008, it is that anything is possible, and to never give up hope.
May your coming year be filled with hope!
First, Good Coming and Going
Sue Leslie with extravagant peplum
40s summer suit with back pleats
Unlabeled but extraordinary 50s
50s Sea Stars swimsuit
50s Loma Leads
50s pink roses
Iridescent lavender stilettos
Bustle-back 40s
Prints Charming
Pink roses
1940s clock faces
Cool people print 50s skirt
Paris print 50s full-skirt dress
70s Denise Are There halter maxi dress
Best Cinderella print 50s skirt
Black and White Gingham
...with big bow
...with red flag
...and by Jacques Fath for Halpert
(You can't tell I like red with black and white, can you?)Lavender Fields
by Suzy Perette
by Nelly Don in the 30s
50s cotton
Silvery lavender quilted circle skirt
White out
Acres of tulle from the 50s
Pink embroidered sheath
Here comes the (60s) bride
50s capri jumpsuit
20s charmer
Glamorous 50s feather hat
Sheer Pleasure
30s burgundy lace
Late 40s summer suit 
60s heavy lace by Nat Kaplan
Feeling Blue
Another Nat Kaplan, this time in silk
Cornflower cashmere
Mod Mary Janes
Linen and satin sheath
Clutch coat with cream satin quilted lining
Frothy blue tulle
Rose Marie Reid bloomer suit...who would think it could be a flattering style, but it is!
In the PinkSatin 70s
Satin 50s
Satin 40s
Rhinestone-studded 50s
Early 60s organza
My Favorite Decade, the 1940s
Squiggle print
Salt and pepper
Detailed navy
Sweetest dressing gown, from I. Magnin
Studded black x 3
Love those big sleeves
Glittering coral
Built-in corsage
Meow!
Silk chiffon
Best-dressed cat
Stretch leopard
For the Golden Girl
40s bridesmaid
50s silk shantung
I Wish I'd Had Two of These, and One Was Still with Me (Yes, it really is hard to sell some things that I love)Alfred Shaheen undersea print sundress
To-die-for bias fit
Turquoise brocade sheath
All-out glamour in black taffeta with studs
Red veil hat with velvet ribbons that look to me like HIV/AIDS awareness symbols
The year hasn't been the easiest for so many, me included, but if I learned anything in 2008, it is that anything is possible, and to never give up hope.
May your coming year be filled with hope!
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