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Born Too Late Vintage

I am here for Networking

About Me

I'm here to network and find out what everyone wants for their vintage collection. My vintage fashions span from the 1920s to the 1980s. If you're looking for something particular and don't see it listed then email me. Just because it's not listed yet doesn't mean I don't have it. Viviene is the co-moderator of the Vintage and Antique clothing section at http://specialistauctions.com and a member of the Vintage Fashion Guild. Who says buxom babes can't wear vintage?!! We have just what you need at Born Too Late Vintage!! ..Start shopping NOW!



Check out my blog at:
Always Playing Dressup for my take on vintage and life in general! I'd love to hear from you and add you to my friends list.

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My Interests

Vintage Clothing of all types, especially lingerie, hats and shoes! Sewing and crocheting.
So what are you waiting for?? Let's go shopping!!


I'd like to meet:

Brian Setzer, Sean Connery and Harrison Ford. It's hard to make my short list!

Dig that hot PT Cruiser!!

Here's mine!

Music:

Swing, Rockabilly and old style country western (okay disco too)!

Movies:

Marty starring Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair & Jerry Paris. Any action movie with the Governator Arnold! Any Sean Connery movie! Any Harrison Ford movie!

Television:

What is that?

Books:

Dell Shannon police procedurals. Anything about fashion. Any biography about 1930s-1960s film stars. All the Harry Potter books

Heroes:

My parents and siblings! After all they put up with me! img src="http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/3/5/5/3/webimg/13643 574_o.jpg" alt="Image hosted by auctiva.com"

My Blog

Just another Manic Monday! NOT!

Ready for another Manic Monday? Well don't fret because we have the gorgeous vintage fashions to brighten any Monday at Specialist Auctions Vintage Wyoming Vintage   1980's Vintage 80's Heavy Me...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:55:00 PST

It’s Viva Las Vegas Time at Specialist Auctions Vintage!!

Wyoming Vintage 1950s VINTAGE 50's RED POLKA DOT HALTER TOP FULL SKIRT DRESS XS VINTAGE 1940's PINK COTTON GRAY WAITRESS DAY DRESS SMALL SILKY RED VINTAGE 60'S CHEONGSAM EMBROIDERED DRESS S &nbsp...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:05:00 PST

It’s Eye Candy Wednesday!

Are you ready for some gorgeous fashions? Then check out the sparkling and shocking at Specialist Auctions Vintage! eHappy Vintage   Vintage 70's TROPICAL Pin Up Frederick's of Hollywood Dress ...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:04:00 PST

4th & final blog of Helen Bond Carruthers

Today is the fourth and final installment of our interview with Jenifer Klier, grand niece of Helen Bond Carruthers. I again want to thank all the Carruthers and Klier family members for their generos...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:19:00 PST

3rd installment Helen Bond Carruthers blog

Today in our third segment we are continuing our chat with Jenifer Klier, great niece of Helen Bond Carruthers about just how her great aunt actually produced her beautiful sweaters. One thing in part...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:48:00 PST

The 2nd Helen Bond Carruthers blog is out

Today we are continuing to explore the life and times of Helen Bond Carruthers with her grand niece, Jenifer Klier. So onto the second of our interviews!Viviene: Did your aunt make the entire sweater ...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PST

Helen Bond Carruthers Family Interview

..> Helen Bond Carruthers family interview Part 1 Today we are announcing the running of a series of blogs about Helen Bond Carruthers, the name for vintage sellers and aficionados that brings to ...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:50:00 PST

An interview about designer Claire McCardell with Mr. Robert McCardell

Today we are featuring the designer credited as the inventor of ready-to-wear for women,Claire McCardell. My interest was piqued when I discovered through various information on the internet that Ms....
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:12:00 PST

Memories of Greenwich Village and the boutiques!

Today I'm writing about how memories play into the collecting and selling of vintage items.  I'm the oldest of 11 grandchildren born to my Nonna and Nonno. Here I am at age 4 in my cream brocad...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:09:00 PST

New SMI/bidder protection procedure on Ebay.

Are you aware of the new SMI/bidder protection procedure on Ebay?  Do you realize that on items over $200 you will not be able to see who you are actually bidding against?  Do you realize th...
Posted by Born Too Late Vintage on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:59:00 PST