Thursday, March 31, 2011

A Lunatic in Fringe!







Several years ago when I was cheerfully wasting many hours searching ebay for vintage treasures, I happened upon this fringe top/dress. It was love at first sight, and I put my bid in immediately. As the auction end drew near, I hovered over the computer and put in another bid at the last minute to make sure she was gonna be mine. But I needn’t have worried as I was the only bidder, bagging this lovely frock for $20. When I was communicating with the seller about shipping and such she told me, “this dress was at Woodstock, it was in a magazine too.” So of course, being thrilled, I asked if she was the one wearing it and what magazine was it featured in? She never responded, and soon stopped selling on ebay (as I of course kept checking back to see what else she may list!!) Then, fast forward a few years later and Stanimal and I were at a flea market and he found the magazine and the photo, but the vendor, noting our obvious enthusiasm, wanted too much money for a poorly preserved copy. So when we got home we googled the image and voila!! So, the mystery will never be fully revealed but this dress may or may not have been to Woodstock!!
60s dress, $20 ebay several years ago
70s leather boots, free from Stanimal's best friend a few years ago
Necklace and earrings set, $25 ebay last year
70s dress under "woodstock" dress, thrifted cheaply several years ago

40 comments:

  1. what a cute dress, really lovely and boho!

    xx viviane
    hippiebohoreloaded

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  2. I love it on you, what a find. You can't beat a bit of fringing.
    I bought a dress on eBay that went to the Isle of Wight festival and say Jimi Hendrix, again the lady who was selling stopped shortly afterwards or I'd have bought everything. xxx

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  3. That's such an awesome story! Sooo nice to have provenance to pieces.

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  4. What an amazing story. This is why I think you love our clothes and accessories; the emotional connection that we have with them!!
    You look very cute and go-go girl ready to dance the weekend away!!!

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  5. I love your taste in anachronistic clothes. Not only are they aesthetically beautiful, they remind me of my youth. I loved the Sixties and Seventies.

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  6. viviane!!! I know how much you love 60s and 70s gear from following your blog, thanks for liking what I'm doing and following back!!

    Vix!! I gotta see the dress that saw Jimi!! Thanks for stopping by, you are always so very welcome!!!

    smashingbird!!! I knew you would appreciate the history!! Thanks for being you and diggin me!!

    ofelia!!! You've nailed it, an emotional connection is there for sure!! My rad niece took the pics and told me to shake it!! So I did! And there will be more of that all weekend 2!! Thanks lovely lady!!!

    Shy biker!!! After I looked up anachronistic I have to agree wholeheartedly!! I LOVE the 60s and 70s too, that's why I'm keeping the dream alive! Thanks for being a part of that!!!

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  7. I love how you are connecting the times, the culture, the uh, emotional provenance (did I just coin a new term?) to a vintage piece of clothing. And how fun you look in it! xo. Bella Q
    the Citizen Rosebud

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  8. What a great story! So glad you were able to find the photo in question.

    This dress looks like something my mom would have worn before I was born. That gives me warm feelings. :)

    Sophistique Noir - Dark, Elegant Fashion

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  9. Bella!! I certainly am emotional about the provenance, I feel like an honored custodian of an important artifact!! Thanks for admiring it along with me!! And yes, it is fun to wear!! See you soon, sweetie!!!

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  10. victoriankitty!! Thanks for feeling and sharing your warmth!!!

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  11. That's a pretty cool story! How amazing that you found the photo!

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  12. gorjess fashion for less!! Thanks, I was amazed, I'm glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks for your visit and comment, you're always welcome to stop by!!

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  13. I wish that dress is mine!!=( I love how it landed to you, you are very lucky! it's one of a kind, remember me if you want it gone..and I will buy it=)but I doubt it, it's a treasure.

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  14. dear girl wallflower!! I will sell it to you if I sell it to anyone, but I'd like to hang onto it for a while!! Thanks for spreading your sweetness my way, I love how YOU landed here!!!

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  15. That is amazing! Such a great story, thank you so much for sharing Ann. You look drop dead georgeous, I love the print of the dress. And you bangs! I always wanted bangs like that, and still sometimes try to dicipline my curls, but alas it is always they who get the last word :) I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Hugs from Oslo.

    x Anika
    http://byanika.com
    @AnikaByAnika

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  16. Anika!! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your kindness and beauty with me! I also have wavy hair and the texture is thick and coarse, I swear by my T3 flat iron on the highest setting!! But your curls are so pretty, I'm glad they are also authoritative!! I am enjoying my weekend, thank you!! Especially enjoying your comment!!! Mwah!!!

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  17. Love this story! At first I thought the top was sort of a dance outfit; and before I saw the woodstock pic, thought it would look good with a pair of leggings (for me, anyway, not that your look isnt great--it IS!) Its all so Antique Roadshow in a way....Paula

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  18. fashionoverfifty!!! Thanks, I think styling it with leggings would be great too! It is a bit sheer, so it does call for an under layer of some sort! I love the provenance of the piece, it has perhaps survived one of the most epic events of its century!! I really enjoyed your comment, please stop by again sometime!!

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  19. i love the story about this dress.
    sometime i wish my vintage clothes could talk. then they would tell me their stories and adventures from the past.

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  20. wardrobeexperience!!! Thanks! And I know how you feel, the clothes have lived and partied, and I want to hear the stories too!!

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  21. OMG!!!!! sssssoooooooo cccccccooooooooolllllllll. as if the dress itself weren't amazing, I totally bet it was worn at woodstock. the fact that the seller spaced out when you asked = proof (don't they say if you remember the 60s you weren't there?)

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  22. Melinda Bee!! I love "if you remember the 60s you weren't there"!!! I'll have to tease my Dad with that one!! It's a favorite dress for sure, thanks for leaving the comment, I'm always happy that you do!!!

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  23. What an amazing score on the dress! Great price, great story, and great look on you!

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  24. Darling, now I am getting my first flat iron for sure :) Big kiss from me to you.

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  25. Allie!! Thank you so much, it's a once in a lifetime experience I was happy to share!!

    Anika!! You will love it, flat irons are amazing!! I make sure to use a thermal protectant, then blow dry, then iron! I have a similar wavy texture to tame, I'm sure you will have fun with some new hair styles!! But I LOVE your natural texture too!!! MWAH right back at ya, babe!!!

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  26. Oh. My. Gosh. That dress is INCREDIBLE!!! Total score. Never ever sell that thing.

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  27. Nickie!! You're right, I'll have to save it and pass it down as a family heirloom!! I'll enjoy it while I'm lucky enough to be alive too!!

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  28. OMG!!!!! sssssoooooooo cccccccooooooooolllllllll. as if the dress itself weren't amazing, I totally bet it was worn at woodstock. the fact that the seller spaced out when you asked = proof (don't they say if you remember the 60s you weren't there?)

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  29. dear girl wallflower!! I will sell it to you if I sell it to anyone, but I'd like to hang onto it for a while!! Thanks for spreading your sweetness my way, I love how YOU landed here!!!

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  30. viviane!!! I know how much you love 60s and 70s gear from following your blog, thanks for liking what I'm doing and following back!!

    Vix!! I gotta see the dress that saw Jimi!! Thanks for stopping by, you are always so very welcome!!!

    smashingbird!!! I knew you would appreciate the history!! Thanks for being you and diggin me!!

    ofelia!!! You've nailed it, an emotional connection is there for sure!! My rad niece took the pics and told me to shake it!! So I did! And there will be more of that all weekend 2!! Thanks lovely lady!!!

    Shy biker!!! After I looked up anachronistic I have to agree wholeheartedly!! I LOVE the 60s and 70s too, that's why I'm keeping the dream alive! Thanks for being a part of that!!!

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