Beautiful day in the neighborhood!

Hello,

I vowed that I would be back soon, and I meant that. I have so much to show and tell you. I would really love to hear from those of you who are looking at my page. How can I answer your questions if I don't "hear" your voice. I will continue to post about thrifting and just enjoying life! The jacket I am about to post is from an era long gone. I was not able to pinpoint the exact year it came from, but I do believe it had to be from the 30's - 50's. It is a gorgeous short wool jacket with a mink collar. It can tie in the front or remain loose. The label reads: Fortsmann 100% Virgin Wool. I do believe it was part of a suit, however I wear it with jeans. I found quite a bit of clothing by the company for sale on etsy and ebay, but nothing looked like this jacket.  I purchased this jacket from a large garage sale held in Oakland, California many years ago. I paid $30.00 for it.  As I stated earlier, I have been thrifting for 30 years.

 100% Virgin wool mink collared jacket by Fortsmann Clothing Company

ca. 30's-50's

 

 

Jacket Label

 

I can't wait to put together my ensemble with this jacket. The weather is becoming cool, so I will be able to wear it soon. In the mean time, I will continue to show you the many different looks you can achieve with secondhand clothes.

Uh Oh!

Hello!

I have been so lazy and have not been keeping up with my blog! I vow to do better! I have been quite busy, so I do not lack the material to chat about on my blog. How many of you like a bargain? You do! Well so do I. Have you noticed the newest trend? It is thrifting! I have been thrifting for 30 years, and I still have the first coat I bought at the age of 20. Actually, my sister bought it for me for $10.00 from the Nearly New Shop in Jacksonville, Fl. It is a heavy wool lined gorgeous swing coat with a mink collar and nice big buttons. I still have that coat to this day. Any who, I digress, women are getting on buses and going from thrift stores to consignment stores to hunt for vintage and inexpensive gently worn, designer clothing. I have to admit it, I love shopping at these types of stores. You never know what you will find. In the mean time, let me introduce you to my first thrifted piece I purchased in 1979.

 

Backstage with Lily Tomlin at

the Curan Theatre.

 

 

Backstage at the Curan Theatre, San Francisco, CA

Masako Takahashi, Lily Tomlin, and Pamela Carroll.

We met at the Hotel Nikko, ca. 1987

 

 

My first purchase in 1979. I have had this coat for 30 years.

Mink collar and big cloth covered buttons with a bow.

I can't wait to share with you my latest find at Goodwill. I promise I will keep you posted on how to get quality items at a bargain for you, your family, and your household.