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Holiday Style: Vintage Glam

December 17, 2014

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I’ve expressed my love for vintage many times on this blog, there is just something so special about being able to wear pieces that were a part of someone else’s life before… in a different time. I have been fortunate enough to acquire some pieces from my grandmother, and have also loved searching for vintage pieces online and while thrifting. Vintage pieces are so well made, it makes it worth the purchase even if sometimes the price is a little more steep than I want to pay. I discovered this faux fur jacket and polka dot green maxi at American Gothic Antiques in Stillwater, MN. So far, my favorite area nearby to shop for vintage pieces! There are a few other antique stores in walking distance.

I added some emerald statement earrings and a bit of red lipstick to really set this holiday look. I also brushed out my curls like I did here to achieve a more glam vintage style. Even though sometimes the vintage I buy is a bit more pricey, I was lucky to walk out with both of these pieces for under $40. The dress is a stunning green and will be something I can wear in the spring and summer. As far as the faux fur coat, this is the second one I’ve found and it is just different enough to justify having two). Some people might think that’s crazy, but I love the different shades in the coat and it is so warm. It also makes me feel instantly glamorous!

Also – make sure to check out my post Eat, Shop, Do in Minneapolis! Sharing a few of my favorite places and things to do around the area!

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Coat, Thrifted Vintage – American Gothic Antiques (Similar) // Dress, Thrifted Vintage – American Gothic Antiques (Similar) // Earrings, Fantasy Jewelry Box (Similar) // Heels, DSW (Similar here and here) // Lipstick, Mirabella

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  1. Ellesees.blogspot.com says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    so glamorous!!! love!!!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      Thank you Elle!

      Reply
  2. Amy Fashion Blog says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    your are rocking this dress. I really like the back cut outs.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      Thank you Amy! 🙂 I really like this part of the dress too!

      Reply
  3. Amy Ann says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Hello gorgeous! I love this vintage inspired look. How cool to have had some pieces of your grandmothers. The photos/weather seem to match this outfit perfectly.

    Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 17, 2014 at 9:10 AM

      Thanks Amy! Yes, somehow the weather did, we were not excited to shoot photos in the mist, but it created a great background actually 🙂

      Reply
  4. tara belle says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    that vintage jacket is perfection!!

    xoxo,
    Tara Belle
    http://www.NorthernLights-SouthernBelles.com

    Reply
  5. Sara says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    This outfit is so glam…you look beautiful! I also love vintage. I have some costume jewelry from my grandma & a ring my dad had back in the day. They are my favorite things to wear! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ada says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    You are rocking that retro-inspired dress. I am in love with the lush, rich coat and sparkly silver shoes.

    Reply
  7. Kimberley says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    That vintage coat is amazing! What a find, you look so chic!

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

    Reply
  8. Shannon says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    So gorgeous!!! I am dying over that coat! What a great find!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

    Reply
  9. two birds says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    What a beautiful coat!

    Reply
  10. Ashley Lopez says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Fab dress!! Love the coat Coming by from the Random Wednesday Link up!
    Xoxo
    Ashley
    http://www.arrayofstyle.com

    Reply
  11. Lady parisienne says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Wow this dress is awesome I love the midi size and the colour, you look beautifull!

    Reply
  12. Marta says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I love this vintage glam look, you look gorgeous and chic!!
    Marta
    http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

    Reply
  13. Leigh says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    I love this look on you! So glam! I love vintage items as well. I haven’t found many vintage clothing items before, but I collect vintage cameras, photos and home decor for the same reason.

    Reply
  14. Head to Toe Chic says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    You look gorgeous, Rachel! I love this dress so much!

    xo,
    Angela

    Reply
  15. Monic says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    love this outfit on ya so glam !
    M♥

    Simply Sutter

    Reply
  16. malu says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    You look fabulous! 🙂
    xx
    Discover my Stylish Confessions! ♥

    Reply
  17. Jacqueline says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    What a great look! I love this dress!
    xo,
    Stylin In St. Louis

    Reply
  18. Erica says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    That coat is everything!

    The Fashion Forecast
    http://ericakato.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Happiness at Mid-Life says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Wow – you look stunning!! Love those shoes paired with this gorgeous green dress

    Alice
    http://www.happinesatmidlife.com

    Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.

    Reply
  20. Rachelle says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    you look gorgeous Rach, please wear this on NYE.

    xo
    PinkSole

    Reply
  21. Cate @ Wild Ruffle says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Love this from head to toe. The back of your dress is just gorgeous! I don’t wear a ton of vintage, but I have a few favorite pieces that were my mom’s, my grandmother’s, and my great aunt’s.

    Reply
  22. Ashley says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Such a babe! I love this dress on you and the fur is a stunner! 🙂

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    Reply
  23. Always Maylee says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Love this dress on you and those shoes are fab! You look beautiful.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Reply
  24. Ginny says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    It’s so exciting to find unique pieces like this. Very glam here : )

    Reply
  25. JennySue Makeup says

    December 19, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    the red lining of that coat and the red lips just make the outfit!! gorgeous vintage look all around!

    Reply
  26. Michaela says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I love the dress and coat! You look so amazing!

    Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner

    Reply
  27. Laura says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    You look so amazing! I love that dress on you!

    Reply
  28. Ashley says

    December 19, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Love this outfit! And your expression in the first photo is just perfect for it: “I know I look damn hot in this”!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 19, 2014 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks Ashley – and HAHA! I did feel very glamorous… my boyfriend really loved the look so I suppose he must have made me feel good about what I was wearing!

      Reply
  29. Sabrina Tan says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    You look amazing!

    Happy Holidays!

    xxSabrina
    http://www.gypsytan.co | Instagram | Blogloving

    Reply
  30. Kacie's Kloset says

    December 19, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    You look so glam! I’ve never gone vintage shopping. I think I’d need to go with someone like you to help me 🙂

    http://www.kaciesklosetblog.com/

    Reply
  31. Sienna says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    You have amazing hair and i love that fur!

    Reply
  32. Jessica says

    December 20, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    I love the fur coat! What a great find! I wish I had your luck!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

    Reply
  33. Kim of A Very Sweet Blog says

    December 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    What a fabulous coat and dress! I love vintage pieces and the fact that it’s a family piece is even more so.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

    Reply
  34. Berty Morales says

    December 21, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Gorgeous. Adoring this vintage coat, and also beautiful dress.

    Mad For Fashion For Less
    To read more about this Latina fashion diaries follow/visit #MadForFashionForLess
    https://www.facebook.com/MadForFashionForLess

    Reply
  35. Sharon says

    December 21, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    This dress is so stunning on you! The back cut outs are gorgeous!

    -Sharon

    Reply
  36. Jacy says

    December 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Absolutely stunning and so glamorous Rachel! I love that you wear vintage so well and you remind me of my best friend who absolutely loves thrift/vintage shopping!

    Jacy
    http://www.lovelenore.com

    Reply
  37. Red Tag Chic Los Angeles says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Love the sophisticated vibe of this long dress – Wishing you a Merry Christmas too!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    Reply
  38. Biana @Blovedboston says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    That polka dot dress is gorgeous and I love the old glamour that coat brings to the outfit!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

    Reply
  39. Zelle says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    That dress is fab! Love love love!
    xo Southern Style

    Reply
  40. Charnele says

    December 22, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    lovely dress for the holidays! Hope you have a great holiday!

    Cha Cha The Fashion Genius

    Reply

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