OH, THAT VINTAGE OBSESSION?

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A JAMIN PUECH HANDBAG, A PRIMA CLASSE UMBRELLA, A STERLING SILVER LPETRI FLOWER RING, NEIMAN MARCUS PEWTER EARRINGS OR A JANE AUGUST SHOULDER BAG – ALL AUTHENTIC VINTAGE PRE-OWNED TREASURES AT LUXURYVINTAGE AND EFASHIONHOUSE

Antique, Vintage, Historic these words evoke the feeling “old”, however when one finds a story linked to it that’s when it catches our attention. Wouldn’t it be brilliant to discover a handbag, hat or brooch Lady Diana had once worn in the vintage department at an antiques dealer?

These days’ people are taking a page out of an era with lot of patience and creative thinking. Do add that touch of period to ones outfit with luxurious vintage item.

Discover Luxury Vintage at Efashiohouse, the vintage section that has genuine designer items that are pre-owned and one-of- a- kind. Efashionhouse sources these through various antique dealers. They are either gently used or almost no wear condition. These are also genuine and authentic materials guaranteed by Efashionhouse.

Carry a Classic Gucci shoulder bag with the red and green stripes around the bottom to the Gucci embossed light gold toned hardware or plop on a NAFI DE LUCA designer VINTAGE pleated hat. Italian designer Nafi de Luca designed this hat. Made in Italy.

These and many more to accessorize your outfit. The remedy for that retro craving. Look Hip and Chic this Halloween or anytime you want to. Check out Efashionhouse and LuxuryVintage.

Who knows what old treasures you’ll find?

Designer Vintage Handbags For You

By Jack Harmon

The Vintage Bags from Prima Classe, Latico, Luella and Chanel at Efashionhouse

Are you looking for an ultra-unique purse, handbag? Are you getting tired with your handbag?

Do you need a bag which is different from everyone and stylish as well? If yes then vintage bags may be a choice for you. Now question arises that what's interesting in vintage purses?

Nowadays, handbags have become more than just an item to carry your personal things. Few years ago one's handbag expressed one's style and personality.

Celebs! Now started a new fashion in defining style with unique, individual handbags! Now you can initiate your own trend and you can express yourself in your own style.

Generally, these are those older bags, while exhibiting signs of age and wear, have an old-fashioned craftsmanship, making them an overall more durable purse. Serious vintage purse collectors need to study up on what they're after.

In this fashionable era, Shopping of vintage handbags is great new experience for those handbag lovers who need a different bag to carry with him.

If shopping at a vintage purse dealer, know your stuff. Vintage purses are costly. Those in good condition from a reputable dealer will charge more in comparison to others dealer.

Many people think that olden-days leather and material are better quality in comparison to those products which are developing today.

High end Vintage handbags and purses are extremely well made and can last far beyond their years with gentle use. You do not have to spend a small fortune to be in style.

These bags are more unique and far less trendy. Are you going to purchase vintage bag? Few points must be considered before buy a perfect vintage bag to make your personality versatile.
Five tips to get a Vintage handbag.

1. Do research. 2. Learn to spot fakes. 3. Try flea markets. 4. Know your skins. 5. Join an auction.
Nothing makes a statement like a classic vintage handbag. Pairing an old clutch or shoulder bag with your new duds can look oh so fab.

Internet is a place which has a wide variety of unique vintage handbags and vintage purses. Find the perfect vintage bag for your outfit.

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The Stylish Handbags of 1955

The Video is a splendid example of how stylish women in any era love to carry handbags that not only suit their outfits but their personality and mood. Efashionhouse is proud to maintain an inventory of these stylish handbags that have been pre-owned and in mint condition for you to indulge in. So make a statement like never before with stylish luxurious vintage handbags from Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel and accessories to match.

The coming back of Fashion Styles

By: Alyssa Alexandra

Fashion is one of the needs of every people. It can make people more beautiful as well as affirm any one's styles. And as you may know, the fashion seems like a cycle, it can bring classical and contemporary period feature and sometimes it is combined both feature. At present, the fashion is coming back to old fashion and makes more people like it.

While fashions of today are definitely more of a combination of function while pleasing to the eye, some would think it's due to progress made in the area of fashion, and would not dare look back to our past. Reality has a way of denying what we all think. But whether you are pleased to see it happen or otherwise, we will be and are experiencing a revival of the popular fashion styles from our past. And so you see, the fashion styles of old have a way of coming back.

Now the old style is not merely clothing but also it is apparent in our accessories and even our hairstyles (we all remember the beehive or you may remember it as the B-52). It is also evident in the attitude of our youth. Okay, okay the big question is why? Why is old school fashion coming back?

There are numerous reasons why we all play our part in bringing back the styles of yesterday. I suppose mostly it is the fascination with our past. And what's more it all started with television. Perhaps what you don't know is that those of you that are fascinated with our past are the same people that grew up watching reruns of old shows such as Happy Days for instance. And those of us (You know who we are) also enjoy watching That 70's Show. There is something nostalgic about those shows that just send us back to that era.

We've been shown so much of the old style; let's face it-it's in our media, movies, old TV and even at the cinema. We all remember watching shows like Starsky and Hutch and Charlie's Angels. Come to think of it Old School Fashion is even portrayed in our choice of automobiles but we won't touch on that this go around.

The media was the spark that lit the fire that brought this revival. But where is the fuel? I suppose the truth of the matter would be that some of us like the old school fashion. It helps us reconnect with a past which was not nearly as complicated. I believe this to be THE reason why it continues to resurface because each time it does we find that we actually liked it.

As this happens it becomes quite popular and even sexy. Let's face it; old school fashion was designed to show off the human body. Everything was fitted, shirts, pants, not to mention cool patterns and designs and fabrics, these are the trademarks of our past, a past which young people of today have not experienced.

Most of us think old school fashion to be very cool, especially with today's technology and comfortable fabrics, these designs can showy and casual at the same time.

Maybe sometimes you wonder why is old fashion come back and whether they can get the customer's mind? I think that matter can cause in the future and maybe it has the strong position in the market.


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The Top 7 Designer Handbags for Rich Stuck Up Snobs

By Casandra Brooks

Starting from number 7 and ending at number 1 lets look at the top 7 designer handbags made for the richest, most stuck-up snobs.

Number 7: The Prada Frame Bag

This krucsa colored, structured crocodile bag made by Prada first appeared in 2006 on the runway in Milan. Being the most basic bag on the list, it gets spot number 7. You can own this bag for $15,090

Number 6: The Yves Saint Laurent Muse Bag

This spacious but refined bag is an imitation of a traditional bowling bag. However most bowling bags weren't made out of crocodile. Although this is a stunning bag, it only gets spot number 6 on our list. You can own this bag for $18,990

Number 5: Marc Jacobs Carolyn Crocodile Bag

This quilted purple crocodile skin bag is an eye catching bag from Marc Jacobs. However it's still just your basic snob worthy bag so it rests in spot number 5. You can own this bag for $30,000

Number 4: The Black Crocodile Fendi B Bag

This structured bag is one of Fendi's top bags. The Black Crocodile B Bag definitely deserves a spot on the top end of our list. With a hefty price tag of $27,700 you can see that this is only a stuck-up snobs bag.

Number 3: Chanel Crocodile Biarritz

Following with the crocodile skin theme, this Black Chanel bag has a very limited supply with only a few at each store, making spot number 3 on our list, this is a total snobs bag. You can own this bag for $43,150

Number 2: The Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag

Made of 15 different Louis Vuitton patterns cut up and reassembled, the 4 bags that were available in the U.S. are sold out leaving only 20 available in Asia and Europe. Having such a limited quantity gives this bag spot number 2 on our list. It is obviously owned only by rich, stuck-up snobs. You can own this bag for $42,000

Number 1: The Hermes Birkin In Croc Porosus Lisse

The Birkin, named after the 60's fashion icon Jane Birkin is the sign of ultimate luxury. This Croc Porosus Lisse Tote shines 9-carat diamonds with 1.86-carats of diamonds on the lock itself. This made to order bag is definitely at the top of our list, only the richest, most stuck-up snobs can get their hands on this bag. You can dream of owning it for $148,000

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Paris fashions skirt the present for the past

Christine Suppes, Special to The Chronicle

Do designers look forward or backward for inspiration and direction? We have just come out of several years of fashion subservience to the cult of Marie Antoinette. Yet last week at the Paris fall 2008 shows, there was nary a milkmaid ruffled frock to be found in most collections.

Fashion history lessons, however, are always available, and no designer is fonder of runway tutorials than John Galliano for Dior. His early-'60s-style ensembles of boxy jackets and pleated dresses in color blocks of chartreuse, violet, pink and orange recalled well-dressed women in the era between JFK's Camelot and the flower children. High-crowned, broad-brimmed hats with big hair and heavy eyeliner added a hard-edged, aggressive glamour.

Andrew Gn is another who enjoys historical reference. His exuberant if slightly gothic show featured sheer, high-necked blouses worn with high-waisted trousers and lacy three-quarter coats. When asked backstage about his collection, the designer said, "Simply Oscar Wilde." But one had to wonder whether he'd had another Oscar in mind, namely Oscar de la Renta, for whom he once worked at Balmain.

"It's all about color this coming season," said Ken Downing, fashion director at Neiman Marcus. "We will see a lot of shiny looks, and the juxtaposition of matte and shine."

For the first time in several seasons, accessories took a backseat to clothes. Christian Lacroix proved that fewer accessories and embellishment added more elegance and glamour to his best show in years. It was at Chanel that the embargo on accessories was most apparent. The models wore black and white, long and short, distressed and impeccably cut skirts and jackets, but no trousers were shown. They embraced the oversized handbags and shoes on the stage, but did not carry or wear them.

Two very different debuts took place this week. The highly anticipated Valentino collection by former Gucci designer Alessandra Facchinetti was pretty and girly, a young take on an old master's metier. The era of classic Valentino is over, and although older socialites and movie stars may weep, younger women will prefer Facchinetti's natural, fresh style.

At Emanuel Ungaro, 23-year-old Esteban Cortazar, a Colombian native who grew up in Miami, made his debut. (See story, front page).

The geometric black and white beaded gowns at Elie Saab were spectacular. Although he is sometimes dismissed as too formulaic, Saab has the pulse of pretty. This is what many women want, including actresses and socialites who embrace Saab's brand of glamour and femininity. At Lanvin, the color was black, but the moment was modern and light-hearted. Again, this was an accessory-free collection, which no doubt added to the lightness. Designer Alber Elbaz is rapidly becoming fashion's darling. His clothes have the quality of exactly fitting the moment. The collection is unfailingly chic and refined, but with enough edge to be memorable.

John Galliano's own collection owed much to the show's set and choreography. He created Xanadu, with a giant Buddha, incense, naked men lounging on a sofa, and bird skeleton mobiles. His models skipped onto the runway and scampered through the Asian motifs in short fur jackets over graceful ankle-length dresses. The best gowns were in floral printed chiffon, which are so desirable at the moment as to be almost cult-like. The schizophrenia between Galliano's exuberant and youthful signature collection and the historical and hard one he designed for Dior is this season's most thrilling fashion mystery.

Vintage Designer Handbags - Is it Vintage or Just Plain Used?

By Deanna Key

Vintage bags are new again. Just look around, they are everywhere. They were the talk of the fashion industry when many ‘A list’ celebrities were seen toting vintage handbags, gowns and accessories at this years Emmy Awards.

Buying vintage handbags is a great way to broaden your handbag collection. There are thousands to choose from and can sometimes be bought for pennies on the dollar. But when is a vintage handbag right for you, and what makes a bag vintage and not just used?

You will need to determine if the new handbag you are in the market for will be used frequently or are you more interested in the bag as a collectable. There is no harm in wanting to use a vintage handbag, how else are you and your impeccable sense of fashion going to be the topic at this years Christmas party, but it is important to buy a bag that will hold up to the challenge. So make sure you follow some simple guidelines when purchasing your new vintage handbag.

Only buy from a reputable dealer. Many of your questions can be answered and your worries set to ease when you know the dealer has done their homework and has a reputation of being honest and fair.

Obviously, anything that you use often must be made to last. Do not buy a handbag that is worn or stained more then a little. Some ’wear and tear’ can add mystique, but too much damage only looks used. Handbags can be restored and repaired, but it is highly unlikely you would want to go to all the trouble of having a handbag repaired, only to use it on a daily basis. Also, although most people would not be able to tell the bag had been repaired, repairing a bag greatly decreases it open market value.

Understand what you are paying for. Vintage handbags are given value not only for their popularity of past and current times, but also for workmanship. This can include things such as the clasping mechanism. Your biggest concern might be that the handbag close properly, but you could pay top price because the bag you are eyeing happens to have the first magnetic closure ever used on a designer bag. If you happen to find these types of things interesting then this is the bag for you. But if you are more interested in the appearance of a handbag, you might not want to pay this much for a piece of ingenuity and history.

Prices for vintage designer handbags can range from less then a hundred to several thousand. The price depends on condition, uniqueness, design, rarity, condition, adornments (beading), the material from which the bag is made and age.

When shopping online for vintage designer handbags, try using different search words: purse, handbags, vintage purses, vintage designer handbags, clutch purses, lunch box purses, cigar box purses and so on. Also look for an online boutique that offers great detail on the items they sell. A good description of the bag, estimated age and a full list of any flaws should be provided. It is essential that the retailer offer a money back guarantee.

A vintage handbag is right for you if you want genuine GUCCI or Hermes leather bag at a great price and couldn’t afford one new. Nobody has to know that it is vintage, but everyone will be wondering where you got it.

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What’s old, is new! What's on Sale!

by NIMISHA TIWARI ,TNN
THE TIMES OF INDIA

The world of fashion is constantly changing, more and more designers and stylists are looking to the past for inspiration; what’s old is new, and nowadays fashion is shaped by all the cultural influences from around the globe.

The past continues to be the inspiration for the future but more than ever, designers are concerned about where fashion and beauty trends originate. The styles and trends we will see in 2008 will inevitably reflect modern interpretations of past designs, while also keeping an eye on emerging global trends in beauty and culture.

What’s IN

Feminine dressing, thin belts, head scarves, pencil skirts that are knee length or longer, sequins, metallics, silk jersey and chiffon, hats, clutches, dressing up, colours — orange, rose, lavender, green and silver, the new neutral. Remember, comfort factor should be foremost.

What’s OUT

Wicker and raffia shoes, ultra short skirts and shorts, peasant skirts, jersey knits, baby doll dresses, lots of black and/or other dark colours, loud geometric prints. The takeaway would be a focus on fit and quality — less on brand. Go cheap on accessories like the skinny belt and metallic purses.

Experts’ forecast

Stylist Asha Hariharan says this year is going to be a clear celebration of Bohemian lifestyle. The beach blonde and copper blonde look will be back. Hair doesn’t need to be poker straight, in fact a vintage, luminous look is in.

Solo shades and shine lines are going to be in. With the winter going into autumn, the black accentuated look is back. People are going to revel in the effortless luxury in hair, couture and living spaces. The key word would be luxury in summer time. A taste for cigars, aged old whiskey in hues of vintage gold and ochre, rich boudoir, burgundy on endless silk drapes will rock the 2008 look.

Accessories designer Nina Lekhi, who recently won an award for not using leather, feels individuals would opt for utilitarian accessories in 2008. Men would go for bags with slings, mobile phone pouches and comfortable shoes. “There will be a conscientious drift from using real leather to moving away from practices which harm animals and the environment” she adds.

Stylist and designer Rocky S says, “My forecast for 2008 is that the silhouettes will be a mix of restricted and relaxed mood. The tent will continue with natural and high waist accents, bottoms are either narrow or completely flared. Colours will be neutral, fresh pastels with vivid trims running into rich deep shades. Long, flowy dresses will be in vogue, voluminous skirts and bit of power dressing for women. As for men, it will be the tapered slim fit in both top and bottom wear for semis and formals and more of lounge wear.

Designer Manish Malhotra plays it articulate. He says, “Palazzo trousers, skinny pants and jeans for men and women are cool. Knee-length dresses of fitted but quenched at the waist with a belt is a great look to watch out for.”

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eFashionHouse.com 2008 New Year Event: Designer Handbag Liquidation Prices

Dedicated to offering authentic designer handbags and accessories at below retail prices, eFashionHouse.com announced today a New Year's Celebration with final markdowns throughout the website for handbag lovers around the globe.

Sky Valley, CA (PRWEB) January 1, 2008. eFashionHouse.com named Best of the Web by People StyleWatch for below retail priced designer handbags and recognized by About.com as the top of three online retailers of off-priced Chanel announced today a year-end clearance with lowered prices throughout the site and an extra 25% off savings on its designer handbags and accessories.

There's nothing fake about this New Year Celebration, and there's nothing fake about the designer fashion accessories sold by eFashionHouse. eFashionHouse made a conscious decision to lower all their prices site wide to celebrate the new year, and to give fashionistas world wide a head's up about the increased prices to expect in 2008 for the same branded products.

In 2005, the average price of a high-end designer purse was about $2000. In 2007, the average price hit about $3000. In 2008, expect prices throughout all major Department Stores and ecommerce sites to increase again. "Some Designers have already increased their new collections as high as 20% per item," said Anna Miller, eFashionHouse Owner. "We don't expect this trend to change or fade in the near future."

Unlike other ecommerce sites, eFashionHouse has systems in place for global shipping. Online since the mid-90's, eFashionHouse has offered its shoppers deep discounts on names like Gucci, Fendi, Hermes, Chanel, Prada, Etro, Marc Jacobs, Tods, Burberry, Tano, Furla, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Pietro Alessandro, and many more high-end designer brands. eFashionHouse.com is the home of five fashion stores with an variety of items at all price points. The site was recently recognized by About.com for being the top of three online retailers with below-retail Chanel merchandise -- both, new and vintage. The eFashionHouse.com New Year Celebration requires a coupon discount code to be used at checkout, the code is 25EFH08. The code is valid January 2, 2008 and expires January 11, at which time all items will return to their everyday prices of 25% - 60% off retail.

About eFashionHouse.com
Anna Miller is the President of i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. She operates the website http://www.efashionhouse.com and sells high-end authentic designer handbags and accessories at off-retail prices. EFashionHouse.com was named Best of the Web by People Magazine StyleWatch for Discount Designer Handbags and Purses. eFashionHouse.com should not be confused with any other website selling a similar product or using a similar name. EfashionHouse.com is the home of five fashion ecommerce stores: BrandsBoutique, LuxuryVintage, DesignersLA, ItalysOutlet, and ValueBags. Anna is considered an Internet Pioneer & Ecommerce Entrepreneur. She’s been reselling Designer Merchandise online since the early 90s. eFashionHouse.com has an extensive Press Page and a Fashion Blog Network. Visit the site for more details.

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eFashionHouse.com reports increased holiday sales

Sky Valley, California, November 28, 2007 - eFashionHouse.com reported today holiday sales have increased 20% over last year and the average ticket order has also increased.

Anna Miller, President and CEO of privately held i-GlobalMall.com,inc., the owner of eFashionHouse.com, reports more customers are shopping for high end designer handbags and accessories on line than in the past few years. "People are getting more comfortable with on-line shopping for expensive items," said Anna.

eFashionHouse.com has been selling luxury handbags and accessories on line for over 12 years. Anna said she has seen many internet company's selling handbags and accessories come and go over that time period. i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. has been profitable since it's inception and the company has refused the "all out growth" approach that many internet company's have chosen.

eFashionHouse has grown internally without any venture capital funding. Instead, eFashionHouse.com has taken a slow and steady profitable approach, growing it's sales and customer base year after year. Anna said she is not interested in selling $30 million a year in sales if it doesn't make you any money - what's the point! i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is the owner of 7 internet web sites; eFashionHouse.com, BrandsBoutique.com, LuxuryVintage.com, DesignersLA.com, ItalysOutlet.com, ShoppingBrokers.com and ValueBags.com.

i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is located in Sky Valley, CA. For more information about eFashionHouse.com pleae visit the website located at http://www.efashionhouse.com/ or contact them by sending an email to CustomerCare@eFashionHouse.com or phone 310-828-1281.