Tuesday, October 25, 2011

This Weeks Amazing Find! #6


This Weeks Amazing Find Is A 1950's Leather "Top Gun" Toy Holster With Cap Gun!
These Vintage Toy Holsters Are Very Rare
They Can Sell Any Where From $100 To $250 For The Double Holsters!
Roy Rogers Or Davy Crockett Collectables Are Worth The Most
I Also Found That The Toy Cap Gun Is Labeled "Pony Boy"
These Can Go For Around $30 Depending On Age And Condition

1950's "Top Gun" Leather Toy Holster With "Pony Boy" Cap Gun - $89.00
 



Saturday, October 22, 2011

New From the Kitchen!

With the Holidays Up and Coming, Time in the Kitchen is Expected
Look Good Doing It With Clean Lines, Nice Shape and Rick Color

This 1960's Dress Offers That and More!
Aprons Are My Holiday Staple!
They Look Adorable and Protect Your Holiday Garments

Lip Stain and Liquid Liner Can Insure That Classic Look Even With the Oven On!


Shopping Available At www.YouthanizeVintage.com



Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Thrift 101: Clothing- How To Tell If Its Old!

Thrifting Can be Hard Work!
It Can be Dirty, Unorganized and Lets Face it, Sometimes Theres Just Junk!
But for Die Hard Thrifters We Enjoy The Thrill That Comes When You Recover Something Truly Epic From Piles of Trash!


It can be hard sometimes to tell if what you find is truly vintage
with "VINTAGE" being so popular now and many companies are recreating vintage inspired products
This makes my job a bit harder but I have so helpful tips on finding TRUE VINTAGE!

Tip #1
Look For "UNION" Labels
Union Made Clothing Is a Good Sign You Have Something Vintage
These Labels are Usually sewn in with the tag or are sewn into the side seam of the garment along with the care label
Union Made Clothing Is Still Made but It Is not normally fashion apparel, its mostly work or sport apparel




Tip #2
Metal Zippers!
Finding a garment that has a metal zipper is a clue 
Metal zipper were used up and into the 1980's, but mostly with homemade garments not manufactured garments
So this is not a dating clue but at least you know it is not a vintage inspired pice
Metal zippers can still be purchased but most manufactures use the plastic zippers due to them being cheaper and the popularity of invisible zippers that can only be made by nylon.

I hope this helps!
Have Fun Thrifting!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Getting Ready For Fall With Leather, Fur and Velvet!

When Fall Arrives, This Cobalt Blue Velvet Dress Will Do the Trick, 
Vintage Velvet is So Much More Plush and Thicker Than The New Stuff.
Over The Knee 1970's Fry Boots With This Fox Fur Cap To Add To The Richness Of Autumn 




Saturday, October 1, 2011

Thrift 101: Stained


Thrifting Can be Hard Work!
It Can be Dirty, Unorganized and Lets Face it, Sometimes Theres Just Junk!
But for Die Hard Thrifters We Enjoy The Thrill That Comes When You Recover Something Truly Epic From Piles of Trash!

Some Times Stains Can Ruin A Great Find
It Happens Time And Time Again
Sometimes It Can Be Worth The Gamble To Just Buy The Item And Try To Treat The Stain Yourself, If The Price Is Right I Always Say "Go For It!"
Heres Some Helpful Tips For You Dessision Making

Tip 1
Always Carry A Detergent Pen
This Can Be Used To Test That Stain Before You Buy 
But Never Use A Detergent Pen On Anything Silk Or On A Satin Fabric
It Will Only Leave Water Marks That Will Never Come Out
Detergent Pens Are Best On Natural Fiber Fabrics Such As Cotton

Tip 2 
Look For Dry Cleaning Tags In Or On The Garment
This Can Help When Gauging A Stain
If You Find A Dry Cleaning Tag, Chances Are That Stain Will Not Come Out!
Someone Has Already Tried To Treat The Stain With Little Luck
These Tags Are Often Still Left On The Garment Due To The Fact That Rarely Do People Ware Things If The Stain Could Not Be Removed, And They Then Tend To Just Get Rid Of The Garment
These Tags Are Sometimes Stapled To the Garment And Usually Are Paper With Numbers Printed On It
Have Fun This Weekend and Finds Lots Of AMAZING FINDS!

About The Owner

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I graduated from FSU with a degree in Apparel Design and combined my love for vintage with my love for dress making in youthanizeing vintage garbs. I have always had a passion for the eras before me since I can remember. The daughter of my father who collects and restores old classic cars and my mother who filled her home with the most fascinating antiques, I guess it just seemed natural.