The RedBox Vintage Blog

Vintage Party Dresses And Pretty Things..

Administrator — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:25:17 +0000

Where to begin- As usual I am MIA cause I have A.D.D.- when I finally get around to updating I get frazzled and distracted. Not cool. Either way I got some great vintage party dresses listed on the site and Etsy-and of course a quick fix of THINGS I LOVE!

Please check out ETSY and www.redboxvintage.com

And of course TWITTER updates!

THINGS I LOVE………

So My Words Offend You….

Administrator — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:27:00 +0000

So of course it has been a while and since my last post- I got a pretty snarky comment from a certain someone.. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.. stating that my blog post changed her mind from shopping with me because of my language….

Hmmmmmm…… guess what? OH WELL.

That being said I find it pretty funny you would take the time to leave that kind of comment on here if you were so offended then maybe you should just click the back button and call it a day. I do not see how you think that comment would matter to me in the least. If you are so offended by the word fuck or shit when it comes to the topic that was being discussed.. ( the ASSHOLES at ebay) then it only leads me to believe that you are an Ebay enthusiast/ ass kissing -brainwashed moron.

Pardon my French.

I suppose you are maybe not from the fabulous United States of America where we practice the First Amendment right!

Freedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship.

Moving on…..

We have updated the esty store with lots of fabulous dresses and more! Please be sure to check that out.

: 50′s White Draped Jersey Dress

I was NOT into the Royal Wedding at all so I am not gonna include anything about it other than Kate did looks gorgeous- the ceremony was lovely and I miss Princess Diana!

: The Kiss

In honor of September 11, 2001 and the most recent event ( the long overdue killing of Osama Bin Laden) I want to include a few images that I love.

: Sept 11

Soon there will be more updates and blogging….

As always thanks for all the LOVE ..

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THINGS I LOVE…….

: Vintage Gilded Mirror

: Henry-VIII

: National Portrait Gallery

: Antique Portrait Jewelry

: Antique Portrait Brooch

: Antique Gown

: Capodimonte

: Marie Antoinette Cake

: Pink Tufted Sofa

: Antique Chair

My Nephews

New Kittens...

A New Wolfie

My Girls...

My Guitar...

WTF Happened to Ebay?

Administrator — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:41:45 +0000

It’s been some time since we were on Ebay- our sister site Revolving-Vintage just had a horrible experience on there and I have to ask WHAT THE F -HAPPENED TO EBAY?

I remember when I was a member there-business was good- the community was for the most part nice- it was fun to list- fun to buy! NOW they have the shittiest and most ridiculous rules and policies! The fees are outrageous and they set up their feedback system unfairly and overall they fucking monopolize everything from your emails-to your terms- IT IS RIDICULOUS! Our sister site is closing their account at ebay because of their unfairness.

A buyer attempted to scam a refund by claiming the items she got were damaged-when in truth she had been trying to extort a partial refund and get more items for free. She received an initial 80s dresses- for $150- complained and stalked for her stuff even before she even received it. threatened negative feedback from the jump and then tried to extort partial refund. To compromise and try to avoid a negative because ebay holds sellers hostage with their incredibly stupid star ratings and feebacks- she received 30 extra pieces- THEN stated she was unhappy and opened a claim. According to this ignorant B- all items were damaged and not vintage–yet she was ALREADY SELLING THEM ON HER SELLING ID- and just wanted to get partial refund- in other words- get 80s dresses and pay hardly anything. We REFUSED to fold to her fraudulent demands and agreed to a full refund once we got our 80 dresses. Then we get back a box of old t shirts and old navy sweaters we have never in our life seen! This was appalling that anyone would ever even think to do this! How morally corrupt do you have to be!?!?! Ebay was called immediately and they sided with the sister site. She was not granted a refund. But then she was allowed to leave a negative feedback even though it was a complete LIE!

We are completely disgusted with the whole situation. What a sad thing that Ebay has become a place for fucking bottomfeeders and morally corrupt scammers like VINTAGE POPFIZZ- to run rampant! their system is set up to let trash commit fraud and make up lies and sabotage sellers. It is an unfair trading environment and certainly not the place we had come to love back in the day!

They also have some really stupid people employed there but that is obvious from the ridiculous policies they now have in place. Whoever the fuck is running things must be a damn moron for real!

So- some advice-sellers beware of buyer ALLSUNSHINEANDRAINBOWS- and buyers don’t give business to morally corrupt VINTAGE POPFIZZ. It is a nightmare to deal with this trash.

I’m seriously considering buying this shirt!

Clearly Ebay is fucking up a lot of peoples lives! Time to move our business elsewhere! FUCK EBAY!

http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Trust-Safety-Safe/Account-Has-Been/520267660

On a lighter note we are still doing business with the sister site on ETSY and through our website www.redboxvintage.com

Lots of neat stuff has just been added and we welcome you to join us for fair and fun trading on Etsy!

All 50′s and vintage Designer/couture items will be here…

http://www.etsy.com/shop/redboxvintage

All vintage shoes/accessories/ vintage 70′s 80′s will be here…

http://www.etsy.com/shop/revolvingvintage

Thanks to all our fabulous customers/friends who have supported RedBox Vintage and Revolving-Vintage!

XOXO

Of course we cannot close without adding

THINGS WE LOVE….

50′s Novelty print dresses!

Gorgeous Home Decor!

Fabulous SHOES! Of course!

Vintage Fashion Photos

Antique Art!

Pure Sweetness..

Birthdays, Car Trouble And Sad News….

Administrator — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:59:05 +0000

SO lately I have been very busy getting together my daughters 13th Birthday. Before that we had my mom’s 64th birthday but she did not want to do anything so we just spent the day with her and took her to a casual lunch. While I was doing really well with work- my car died out! Which sucks because I was planning Tori’s party! I ended up wasting $400 on what the problem was thought to be and then it ended up being completely worse! Now It will cost me $2200 to get a new engine since my radiator busted and overheated my engine to the point of destruction!! BLEH!!! This was such bad news considering I had Tori’s party and Christmas of course! In the meantime my mom is letting us borrow her car- THANKS MOM AND ANGIE!!!

: Mom on Her 64th Birthday

So Tori’s dinner was awesome of course at our favorite restaurant Via Emilia.

: Tori’s Dinner Party

As for her party the first sign of bad news was the HORRIBLE cake that a so called professional made ! It was supposed to be a custom fondant cake and looked like a 4 year old’s easy bake! I was pissed! I won’t even pots a pic cause it was that bad! Aside from that Tori was very happy and all went well.

: Tori & Daisy

: The only presentable pic of the shitty cake…

We also had an awesome Thanksgiving at moms house! The food as usual was delish!

: Thanksgiving

: Me & Angie on Thanksgiving

I have been working a lot- but since the issues with the car and having to postpone our anniversary on Dec 17 because of the car issues I have been a bit depressed! Still I am pulling through.

The sister site is having a Holiday sale with tons of great vintage priced to sell! It has been a hectic couple of weeks, and surely will be even more busy with Christmas and the New Year! As long as we are healthy and together that is really all that matters!

: REVOLVING-VINTAGE Holiday Sale @ Ebay

I was so sad to hear about the death of Elizabeth Edwards after her long battle with cancer. The world lost a very beautiful person. Rest in Peace Mrs. Edwards….

: Elizabeth-Edwards

And I cannot ever leave without sharing some thing that I LOVE……

: New Wall Art In My Living Room

: My Vintage Coffee Table & Floral Arrangment..

: New Candle Sticks…

: My New Shoes!

: New Photo Shoot With My New Camera!

Photo With New Camera!

: My Victoria

: My Daisy

: My Ugly Duckling

: My Mom, Adrian & Josh

: Me & My LOVE

: My Dog BABY

Jeweled Frame- $2400!!!! WTF!??!

: The Lincoln Bedroom c 1963

: Queen’s Bedroom c 1963

: Christian-Dior-Haute-Couture-Fall-2010-

CUPCAKES!!!

I Am Still Here…..

Administrator — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:36:26 +0000

I have a total distraction problem! After a brief unintented vacation( totally not my choice) I am back! Just wanted to thank all my fabulous friends and customers for the emails and comments! I love you guys! So while I have been taking this small break I have picked up lots of vintage goodies! I found some incredible 50′s dresses which you all know I have a weakness for! Many are on the sister site through Ebay and of course in both Etsy shops so check them out!

I have also found some beautiful things for my sitting room and with so much spare time I was able to start working on getting it done- photos will be posted!

I am very busy-planning my daughters 13th birthday dinner and of course preparing for the hectic holidays! I am so overwhelmed with vintage clothes and purses all over my office right now! So I will post some quick photos with info on where to shop for these and below will be as always a few things I love and my most recent poem.

Thanks again for all your love and support! I am still here!

50′s Taffeta Bubble Dress

50′s Blue Rose Print Dress

50′s Flocked Party Gown

40′s Tweed D’orsay Heels

50′s Tapestry Rose Print Pumps

40′s Checkered Satin Heels & Purse

50′s Victorian Scene Purse

60′s Brocade & Fur Dress & Jacket

40′s /50′s Fringe Gown

Vintage Jeweled Frames

50′s Purple Rose Print Chiffon Dress

50′s/ 60′s Tweed Coat w/ Fur

60′s Brocade Tapestry & Fur Coat

50′s Marion McCoy Linen Dress

THINGS I LOVE….

Daisy In Her Peacock Costume

Tori In Her Costume

INCREDIBLE Vintage Sofa I CANNOT AFFORD!!;(

Antique Painted Bed

Gilded Drum Table- I WANT IT!!!

GORGEOUS Baby!

My CHEETAH!!!

INCREDIBLY Overpriced AMAZING shoes! $1950!

Adrian & The Girls On Halloween

MY HUSBAND LEO- If you have not seen INCREPTION- see it immediately! Just heard he will be doing Devil In The White City and The Great Gatsby!! YAY!!!!! His Oscar is LONG OVERDUE!!!

My new addiction!

SITTING ROOM UPDATE!

A LITTLE PEEK INTO ME…..POETRY…

HOT TO THE TOUCH…

Hot to the touch ..you lust

and I follow

This road is paved

with bad mistakes and

the doom to repeat them

but who cares

when its dark and we relate

nothing else could ever matter

Hot to the taste

your tongue on my waist

inked skin and strong hands

I smell you days on end

and never tire from it.

Waste me,

push me to the edge

you give yourself away

and I believe those lies

willingly , I cry

straight into your arms.

Hot to the touch

your skin

is my favorite place these days

you push me away

and confuse me

but I like you more

it slowly turns to love

and I cannot refuse it

my heart cannot abuse it

as your does..

Place me wherever I fit

sing me those songs again

like that night in the dark

trains passing

your heart beating against my knees

you feed this deep hunger in me.

Please

Please don’t tell me to go

don’t finish this story

don’t finish this only good thing

you may ever know..

Hot to the touch

4 weeks is not enough

not enough..

New Update, Favorite Finds, Jeweled Frames

Administrator — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:12:57 +0000

So I have been busy lately working on my parlor/sitting room. since we moved in the house it has been an ongoing project for me. I was fortunate enough to find a GORGEOUS needlepoint settee and chairs. Now I have to rearrange and organzize- I think I have gone a bit overboard with my collection of art and prints. I am totally obsessed! Still it makes me happy!

Victorian Set

The Lady & Unicorn Tapestry

The past few days I have also been finding some really great stuff! I love the feeling of finding great things for my house! I also bought a few hanging plants for my patio project. I hope they don’t wither away! I am so not good with plants!

My favorite find of the week is the great settee set. I am just so in love with it- and it is perfect for the romantic Victorian theme I want in my parlor. I also love the Spanish lady print I found on a great site I like to shop on! She fits in well with my other spanish ladies! I also have another Puyet painiting coming in soon! I am so excited about that one!

I am also working on my kitchen. I just picked up my much needed plate hangers to display all my rose patterened vintage dishes. Another huge love of mine! ROSES!

Saturday I am attending a huge estate sale with some amazing clothes. I hope to find some great stuff for Etsy and the site. In the meantime here are some sneaks available at the sister site and Etsy right now!

and coming soon to Etsy and the site.. Custom Designed Vintage jeweled frames! So stay tuned!!

Back to School & New Stuff..

Administrator — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:07:55 +0000

So I have been super busy getting my girls back to school.. It has been hectic but I think we are smoothly back into our routine… My Daisy is a trip with her checkered vans- so old school! Tori is all into the Scene style- I just do not get it! I am old!

We did some treasure hunting this weekend and I found some really neat vintage design patterns.. I also picked up a few lovely gowns to add to the site! Later this week I will be adding some samples of my original poetry along with some vintage fashions from my own collection and some fabulous vintage purses from my stash as well! To start I am including a picture of my newest vintage rhienstone jewelry find- an INCREDIBLE blue necklace!

: My girls

: AMAZING 50′s BLUE ROSE Print Dress

: 40′s Novelty Feather Print Dress

: 40′s Copper Beaded Purse

: 50′s Draped Dress Pattern

: 60′s Givenchy Pattern

: My New Favorite Vintage Necklace!

Oh Adrian….

Administrator — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:37:10 +0000

So I recorded the movie I mentioned before- called- “Lovely To Look At” and I was floored after watching just the last few scenes! Got me to looking into it because the clothes were so amazing. Once I finally found out who designed the clothing I was not surprised. The Oh so fabulous Gilbert Adrian. One of my most favorite designers of all time.. certainly no explanation on who he is is needed! I could not find any movie stills anywhere for this amazing film, so took a few to share. Sorry not top quality but hopefully you will all get the idea!!!! Also I have sold a few Adrian dresses and those were hard to part with! This man was a genius. GENIUS!

: The Man Himself..

: Incredible Strapless Dress

: Incredible Structural Suit

: Tiger Swimsuit & Cape

: Incredible Hostess Suits

: Rainbow Hostess Suit

: Sequin Three Piece Pantsuit INCREDIBLE!

: Structural Black Dress

: Hooded Lilac Dress

: Incredible Tulle Sequin Gown

: Tulle & Velvet Gown

: Black & White Taffeta Dress

: Strapless Blue Formal

: Incredible Formal Gowns

: My Favorite One..Green & Pink Taffeta Gown

: Purple Tulle Gown w/Millinery Flowers

There were many more amazing pieces in this film!

Today I am spending the day with my kids and family- we are going to have a family day before my girls go back to school! While I am out I am going to a few of my favorite places to dig up some new vintage for the site!

Please stay tuned!

Here are a few items new to the site as well as some Etsy pieces!

: 50′s Novelty Toile Dress

: 50′s Black Rose Dress

: 40′s Red Platforms

50's Bombshell Dress

Lovely To Look At….

Administrator — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:47:14 +0000

Last night I caught the last few minutes of an old 1952 movie called “Lovely To Look At” . All I truly noticed was the dresses in the scene I saw.. INCREDIBLE to say the least- which of course is typical for old movies. Apparantly this is a remake of the musical play Roberta- and I have never seen that either , still the sets and costumes in this film were gorgeous! I couldn’t find much online about it other than the movie poster and one or two stills, so try and see this movie if you can! If only for the vintage clothes! In the meantime here are a few more things that are lovely to look at……

All Dresses from RedBox Vintage…

And below some other things I LOVE!

My girls...

Boo Boo

My Max - I Miss Him!

My Precious- I Miss Her so Much!

My Dream Necklace I got outbid on!

On My WISH LIST!

Also on My WISH List!

Versailles! WOW!

Atelier Aimee Wedding Gown

My DREAM CHAIR!

My Nephew's Artwork

Mad Men Wardrobe Room!!!

Dream Shoes --also on my WISH List! $2500! WTF!??!

Selena.... RIP

Site Update and More Goodies!

Administrator — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:30:20 +0000

After a short break REDBOX VINTAGE is back in full swing! I just updated the site with some fabulous fresh vintage 50′s dresses and some designer items including Mr. Blackwell and Lilli Ann! Remember we are also on Etsy and of course you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook! Just click on the LINKS page on www.redboxvintage.com and you can join us!