Vintage for life

Vintage for life

I'm sorry that I  have been away from my blog and vintage passion.  My workload has increased and my free time has been devoted to my mini garden. Pictures are coming unless you have been checked out my Instagram.  My user name is MarMarVintage. 

Recently, I had amazing encounter with one of  MarMarVintage customer, Logan.  When I was shipping out her Betsy Johnson dress, I notice a minor defectives @ the USPS location.  I felt guilty for sending out her the dress and issued a refund to her.  Honestly I felt like  every customer deserves to get best  product and honest service regardless you have a big or small business. :)

Maybe the good karma fairies were smiling at me because  Logan send me some delicious Belgian  chocolates and Thank you card. I'm so happy that she is sexy in the dress. 

Back to outfit pictures:)

My outfit consists:

Dress: Thrifted

Shoes: Thrifted

Necklace: Thrifted

Hat: Thrifted

Tonight-- my godmother's son is having his graduation party. I will be posting pictures and my outfit:)

Do you have any graduation parties , this week? please share:)

XOXOXO

Maria from MarMarVintage

Drop waist dress

Drop waist dresses

They are essential item  for any girl's closet.  I have too many drop down waist dress because  the 60's usually dominates my style. Yes, the drop waistline with longer bodice section and flirtatious skirt.

Please note for ladies with curves, this dress can be tricky to wear. I highly suggest wearing a belt to define your waistline like  the last features.


Here are my Etsy finds:

Vintage 60s drop waist dress by Etsy store SkivvyLuLuVintage

Drop Waist Dress by etsy store oldage

Vintage drop waist dress by etsy Kasifoundthis

Polka dot drop waist dress By Etsy store Jojo's retro and vintage

Drop waist dress by Etsy store MarMarVintage

Do you have any drop waist dress? If so,  do you wear it for the daytime or evening?

xoxo Maria from MarMarVintage

Rainbow stripes

 I have been waking  up  and get a huge smile on my face, lately. I have been creative in my  work outfits. I have been  bringing a little "Maria" into the office. ;)  You need to enjoy your surroundings. Like my Zumba instructor mentioned, "Always have fun in life and smile".

My work outfits is made up of :

Dress-Vintage

Belt-Vintage

Necklace- Thrifted at a yard sale

Black lace pantyhose- Big Lots  (you can find get great deals there)

Wild Diva shoes- Gifted

PS. Shop special Now to  next week April 8th. You will get 25 % the entire purchase if you enter ILOVEMARMAR in the coupon code.


XOXOX Maria from MarMarVintage

Winter White

White is  a great transition color  to the upcoming pastel spring time.  
A few weeks ago, I found this amazing off white wool coat. I usually have second thoughts over light colors but I fell in love with  it.

Wool Coat: Thrifted 
 Tights: American Apparel Opaque pantyhose Dusky Rose
Gloves: Thrifted 
Boots: Thrifted 
All pictures  above were taken by Michelle 




This  past weekend, I went to the Dear  Creatures  sample sale at   TLO  ( The Loved One) with my  part time assistant.  Poor guy, he saw  how  women act crazy around  cheap clothes.  
Regardless,  I got two amazing pieces for work.  Honestly I'm started to enjoy dressing for work, every morning.  Like my co-worker mention, I  should bring a " bit of Maria " in my outfit..  aka "  bit of color"  :)  How is your workplace? Do you get  wear causal clothes or business suits?   I would love to hear about your work outfits:)

XOXO
Maria from MarMarVintage

Christmas day outfit

This Christmas, I layered up with my favorite  summer dress from Dear creatures.  Even with the California weather, it  does get a bit chilly during the night time. 


What did you get for Christmas?
My husband and I promised each other to spend a day at Disney's California Adventure. I am a huge Disneyland fan. It's the perfect gift.:) I will take plenty of pictures and  post them after the trip.  Hopefully,  I find  my sparkly Mickey ears before the trip.

Dress: Dear Creatures Hannah Dresses in Stripes
Turtleneck: Target's Merona turtleneck

Cardigan:Target's Merona sweater cardigan

 Tights: Thrifted

Shoes: Toms navy canvas shoes

XOXOX

Maria from MarMarVintage

Superstition Vintage giveaway

I am proud to announce this amazing giveaway with Superstition Vintage. 

  

Adrian and Leah from Superstition Vintage are two midwestern girls who moved to the desert and discovered their shared love for vintage clothing and accessories. Their unique eye for fashion can be found on their Etsy store. 

I am so excited to team up with Adrian  and Leah to  offer one of my very lucky readers a $25 Gift Certificate  to Superstition Vintage!

To Enter: Visit SuperstitionVintage then come back and leave a comment below telling us your favorite item! Please also include your email address so that we can contact you, if you are the lucky winner.

Earn extra entries by:

(Please remember to leave a separate comment for each additional entry or it will not be counted!!)

• Follow Superstition Vintage on Twitter
• Like Superstition Vintage on Facebook
• Follow  the Superstition Vintage Blog
• Share the giveaway  on Facebook or on your own Blog
• Tweeting about the giveaway, Copy and Paste the following message " Win a $ 25 Gift Certificate from @SuperstitionVtg at @marmarvintage blog"

This giveaway is open to international reads and the winner will be notified  via email on 12/10/2011.

One of my favorite Superstition Vintage's item  is this Vintage Knit Cape Guess what?!? it's only $24.00.  Also, all of Superstition Vintage dresses are 15 % off. Now thru December 25th. You gotta love this amazing Etsy store. 

After entering our giveaway, check out the giveaway on the Superstition Vintage.I'm pretty sure you're gonna like it! 

Good luck!

xoxo    Maria  from MarMarVintage


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updated on 12/11/11
Winner for giveaway is   Lori!


congratulations !

I will contacting you shortly:)

My inner Mori girl

Mori Girl Fashion

At the flea markets, I usually cater  to the Japanese buyer who cater vintage clothing to the different subcultures. One of my favorite Japanese subculture would be the Mori girls.  "Mori" means forest in Japanese. This unique style attracts creative girl who are in touch with nature.
Mori girls tend to wear floral dresses, puffy prairie aprons, nude color blouses, long maxi skirts  and Gunne Sax attire.



I channeled my inner Mori girl for this photo shoot.

The Mori Dress can be purchased on my Etsy store
Dress: Floral mori girl dress
Smock: Thrifted
Tights- Target
Boots: Thrifted
All pictures  above were taken by Michelle




You could find your inner Mori girl. 
Here are my Etsy finds:

Black Calico Floral Dress by Etsy store paramountvintage

Country Blue Corset Prairie Dress by Etsy store drowsySwords

floral Gunne sax dress by Etsy store ButterToastBoutique

XOXO Maria  from MarMarVintage

Keep Warm with style

Winter Coats
Prada usually sticks with  their  classic feminine style which it never disappoints me.
For fall 2011, I was smitten by these Prada coats to add my coat collection. Yes, I have raincoat and winter coat  collection even for the sunny California weather. I always looking for stylish coat. 

Prada's Fall 2011

Here is a stylish take  by BB Dakota:

BB Dakota Radley jacket via Revolve Clothing

Here  are some of my Etsy vintage finds:

MILITARY CAPE charcoal gray coat by Etsy BLACKandGOLDvintage

Kelly Green Mod Coat by Etsy store thefrillofit

Bright Red Wool Pea Coat by Etsy store swingchicaspatas

Navy Military Peacoat by Etsy store zestvintage

Wool Classic Red Pea Coat by Etsy store inloveinparis

Wool Navy Blue Long Coat by Etsy ILikeThemOld

Please snatch one of these beauties before I get to them  over this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. 

XOXO Maria from MarMarVintage

Thrifty Friday- shoe edition

Thrifty Friday- Shoe Edition 


Recently, I had some interviews with  big corporate companies.  I had nothing to wear as shoes. 
After doing   some search, I found these amazing navy Salvatore Ferragamo. It's hard to find  these vintage Ferragamo at a  yard sale.  The original owner was asking for $ 25 but I negotiated  her down to $ 15 . 
Now I'm searching another pair of vintage Ferragamo in great condition. Wish me luck:) 

My second thrifty find was these Swedish Hasbeens.  A few weeks ago, I was doing early run at the donut shop. The card machine wasn't working. I paid the next lady's bill but ask her to pass the good deed.  Afterwards at a yard sale, a lady gave me her old Swedish Hasbeens for free. She wanted the shoes go to good home.  Good karma always come around and keep  a positive attitude. 

XOXO 
Maria from MarMarVintage 

Veterans Day and new feature Thrifty Friday

 Thrifty Friday


Today, I am remembering my Veterans in my family: my Uncle Salvador ( RIP) who fought in WWII, my brother, and my cousins Armando and Feli.
For Veterans Weekend-NOW to Monday morning Enter VETERANSLOVE in the coupon code and get 20 % discount off your MarMarVintage Etsy purchase.




I am starting a new feature on my blog as Thrifty Friday. 
Posting pictures of my vintage finds that I found at local flea markets and yard sales.
 These vintage gems allow me to decorate my cozy home. 

Turtle foot stool found at flea market

Turtle foot stool found at flea market

back side  turtle foot stool

Sunflower picnic basket at the flea market

picnic basket and M monogram pillow from estate sale 

Monogram pillow- $ 1.00

Turtle foot stool - $ 4.00

Picnic Basket- $ 7.00

I was lucky to score  these  deals for the total of $ 12.00.

I want to challenge myself, this weekend's flea market. How many vintage Christmas decorations can I get for $10. Let's see  how I complete this task. 

I'm excited to hang out with my mom. I am going to introduce her to  Elsie from  A beautiful Mess.  She didn't believe me that someone else  is blogging about pom pom's . Instantly, Elsie will  have her first over 70 year old fan. 

 



XOXOX
Maria from MarMarVintage

Singing in the LA Rain

Singing in the LA Rain

A rare occurrence in the Southern California skies, there was the rain. This past weekend, it was little showers happened throughout the day and night time.  Perfect chance to bring out  my raincoat and  umbrella. I realized that  I have no rainboots. :(

After searching online stores, I found these some adorable  rainboots on Modcloth. I might save my pennies from my future yard sales and buy these beauties.

Rachel Antonoff for Bass I Love the Rainboots

I also found some amazing Etsy finds:

TURQUOISE Long Trench/Rain Coat by Etsy store OtherPeoplesProperty

Brown Rubber Galoshes by Etsy store LEnfantTerrible

Vintage Reversible Raincoat by Etsy store denisebrain

Nautical hooded jacket by Etsy store DOTTO

Dress Umbrella by Etsy store Archivia

Brown & Pink Floral Rain Umbrella by Etsy store UP4grabs

Misty Harbor Raincoat by Etsy store tialeyvintage

Today was a wonderful day.  I found out that I won a Forager Cape from Dear Creatures contest. 

My beautiful vintage mod dress was also posted DC's twitter account. A sweet gift  one day after  celebrating my two year wedding anniversary.

XOXO 

Maria  from MarMarVintage