America - Let's Vote For Rick & Bubba for President

While I am operating my vintage online clothing store I rarely post anything about politics, but I cannot help myself this time! Have you heard or seen this broadcast on Fox & Friends, Rick and Bubba for President? Pretty smart fat guys from the deep south! Some people even agree that they are the sexiest fat men alive! (who, I don't know). What started as a joke, is becoming a radical smart choice for the American voters. Rick & Bubba decided why not run for President? "Look at the other 3 presidential candidates ( Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Barack Obama)." Rick & Bubba proclaim they can do a better job than ANY of the other presidential campaign candidates!

Rick & Bubba for President's book - "In Rick and Bubba for President, America's self-proclaimed "Sexiest Fat Men Alive" tackle timely campaign issues with hilarity, flair, and panache that won't be seen on the campaign trail. Readers will love Rick and Bubba's trademark humor as it is openly and honestly applied to the hot political topics politicians are so careful to avoid. Including everything from top ten campaign slogans to Rick and Bubba White House etiquette and a state dinner menu, Rick and Bubba for President is sure to delight readers of all political persuasions. "

This book is soon to be a best seller hit can be pre-ordered and get a free t-shirt with your purchase. Their philosophy of leading America, "let's do the things that we know that work from our previous history and disregard what don't work." Pretty simple thinking! And a winner of a plan.

There is ONE thing for sure that you can say about Rick & Bubba if they would run for President of the United States of America,.... As a citizen of the United States of America you would know exactly where they stand on political issues with no guessing involved! Would you vote for Rick & Bubba?

Go ahead Rick & Bubba run for President, I double dog dare you!

Go Green Recycle & Shop for Vintage Clothing

Recycle - Go Green it is every where and these days people are taking it to heart! Not only is Hollywood movie stars wearing vintage and recycling but people around the globe are wearing vintage. Whether your into the 20's flapper to the swing era, disco or retro, there is a fashion of vintage for everyone. Super!










Read what some are saying about wearing vintage .

Although vintage fashion is on the rise and shoppers are finding it to be VERY fashionable. Shop carefully. Not everything that is presented as vintage is "vintage", and authentic. So shop wisely and shop safe. Over the past couple of months there has been quite a bit of talk about some of the vintage clothing that is presented on EBay, actually some of the sellers are presenting some of the clothing as a "vintage" piece and it is simply not. Let's take for instance a 20's flapper dress. There seems to be quite a debate on what makes a true flapper dress and what is simply a 80's or modern day Mardi Gras Ball Gown over on the EBay VCA. You can search for the threads, but you have to be quick to read because they seem to disappear fast!



Also buyers really need to pay attention when your purchasing a famous designer label, know what the designer typically uses in the construction of their garments. For instance when purchasing a designer label dress, would the designer use velcro in the construction of a $1K-$2K dress? I don't think so!



Buyers also need to pay attention to the labels inside of the garments. If the size label does not match up with the actual physical measurement size of the garment your purchasing, ask questions before purchasing. There has been some talk on the VCA about this kind of activity happening! WOW! Blows my mind, how about yours?



I know all of the above sounds so scary, while purchasing vintage clothing and wanting to go Green and Recycle. One thing I have learned over the years as a seller and a buyer of vintage clothing. Learn your dealers. This doesn't happen over night through the Internet but you can learn who has a great reputation as a seller and who has shady business practices. If purchasing on eBay, for vintage clothing. ALWAYS look at the feedback. Research and see if the seller belongs to a community of other reputable sellers. For instance vintage clothing communities like the eVintage Society, Vintage Fashion Guild, etc. If you suspect that a seller is participating in any type of illegal sales, and misrepresenting their merchandise, it is best to report, the seller to eBay, and I am sure just as eBay follows through with reports on the community discussion boards that they will immediately take action and protect their reputation as a venue for the sellers and buyers to meet.


Then of course there is always other website off of eBay. Check them out too! Make sure the site is Hacker Safe with your personnel information.



Anyway enough of all of the shopping tips, and buyers beware, let's Go Green and Recycle that vintage clothing!

Is THAT REALLY an Anne Fogarty vintage dress?

While running a vintage online clothing store sometimes a garment will surprise you. Fashion designers are known for a certain type of clothing, Ceil Chapman (draped bust treatment, wiggle style), Lilli Ann (incredible peplum suits and coats), and Anne Fogarty, (commonly known for full dresses to be worn with crinolines). Not the following one....

Totally smocked in a hot pink and Kelly green floral pattern, if I were a betting person and did not see the label I would have guessed a Lilly Pulitzer. I love my job, it is never boring!

Here are a few more Anne Fogarty patterns to share with you...

Anne Fogarty 1212 - A shirtwaist with the authentic touch of the haberdasher; its collar set on a neck band, the shoulder yoke with a released back pleat, it buttonhole placket stitched. Sleeves are French cuffed and linked and end above the wrist. Skirt is shirred and flared with front pleat.
Anne Fogarty 1219 - If Anne Fogarty were to run for a political office, she would undoubtedly get in on the strength of her devoted fashion following alone. This dress, ideal for career girls who stay in the city in the summer, has a long bodice cleverly darted for the hand span waist look, and a full four gored skirt. the narrow band on the collar should be in the same color as the buttons on the neckline placket.
Anne Fogarty 1225 - "Young Perfection" best describes the lovely lines of this Anne Fogarty flatterer. Gathered above and below the bust, the lined front bodice buttons up to a low neckline scoop. The cummerbund is tacked in soft folds over the fitted midriff. Full, full skirt.

All three of the above designs are from the Spadea's American Designer Patterns Booklet.

Take a closer look at the smocked Fogarty.

Top 10 Vintage Clothing Award Celebration Sale

You the customers voted and Sydney's Vintage Clothing came in on the top 10 BEST vintage clothing stores on the web, so we are going to celebrate! Use promo code "celebrate" and get 25% off your purchase, now through Memorial Day! Thank YOU my loyal customers!

Designer Vintage Clothing on SALE

Getting ready for the summer? Sydney is over in her store! Offering a savings of 15% off total purchase of $40 or more plus FREE USA shipping. Use promo code SummerJump (case sensitive) and save today! This sale even includes newly listed items, but excludes layaways. Save on designer vintage clothing now.

What Fashion Magic is Happening in LA?

My dear hubby has a saying , "It is a sorry dog that won't wag his own tail", (bragging about yourself when appropriate). So I am going to take this time to brag about myself!

I was recently contacted by one of La's hottest fashion celebrity stylist, Niki Shadrow. I was absolutely thrilled! Pictured to the left is Adrianne Curry wearing s 60's ostrich feathered cocktail dress with blue feathered hat from Sydney's Vintage Clothing. The dress and the hat are available for sale, more photos will be featured in Supermodels Unlimited Magazine. Read the full article.

So that is all of the wagging I am going to do at this time!

Vote for Sydney's Vintage on Lulu's Top 10 Vintage Stores

There is a voting poll going on for the top 10 best vintage clothing stores on the net and yours truly, Sydney's Vintage Clothing, is on the list of some of the nominee's. I am honored to be on the list. I hope all of my readers and customers will take a moment and go over and vote for me. Here is a handy dandy link to leave a great comment for Sydney's Vintage. Let's see if I can get in the top 10!