Vintage & Retro Haul

[@tigermoon44]

The dark hair really suites you, with the bangs cut the way they are, you are so striking! I loved everything you bought, eventually I'll look into getting me some shoes too! Also I have to agree with Sharon, the black foe collar, made you into a 1920's movie star!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I have missed having my hair darker like this, but now that I am growing out my natural color again I have lots of grey that wasn't there before ;)

[@omfug7148]

@@TheClosetHistorian damn I started going grey around your age, bummer, LOL. I am old now but I was totally into vintage in the 70's and had my hair blue black, a color that I carried over into the punk scene. I bought lot's of 40's and 50's pieces at the Los Angeles Rose Bowl and in thrift stores, there was tons of good stuff available in the 70's. I love your look too, I just wish that I had gone full on Louise Brooks when I was younger with a little black bob---those black leather 20's look alike shoes are divine, I have big feet too I would have loved a pair of those, although I did get to wear plenty of original 70's big honking platforms (maybe not so good for me at 5'8.) Have you watched any of the Stitch in Time episodes with Amber Butchart? I have a major girl crush on her and her series is really wonderful.

[@FrenchTwist]

Dress clips and shoe clips are easily interchangeable for double duty

[@sharonhughes588]

Girl....when you put that black collar on....I don't know what happened,but your skin just seemed to glow! I don't think I have seen you close up in black...but you and that collar were made for each other....in my opinion anyway.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sharon! It's a good thing black clothes love me back, because I can't get enough :)

[@sheamonieux3409]

She's a winter color type. She looks great in everything but best in cool tone clear colors.

[@mmw55122]

When you held up your yellow silk scarf, it matched your sweater PERFECTLY!! Loved all of your new goodies!

[@rcdoodles6214]

Great haul. Love your reindeer pins. You placed them perfectly on that adorable cashmere sweater. Two weeks ago I dug around in my jewelry box for the six vintage Christmas tree pins I’ve owned for 20 years but rarely wear. Have been rotating them on my winter coats. They just don’t make pins like that anymore, with such attention to detail and style. Thanks to your prompting of ‘get thee to the thrift store’, I made a first visit to my local Goodwill and stole an exquisite Wilsons leather merlot color jacket for $3.00. I’m totally hooked now, thanks to you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Vintage pins are the best, as is thrifting! I'm going again with a friend tomorrow :) Congrats on the great jacket score!

[@WEBryce]

We used to clean all our cord and wicker handbags with compressed air! Works like a charm!!! Wonderful haul! ❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

That is indeed the only thing I have ever tried! I use it for vintage straw hats too! ;)

[@BeverleyButterfly]

I love how you have such an accessories addict and you find so many lovely things xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Beverley!

[@bluejay5531]

Lovely pieces Bianca! all of them...that black stole...the 40s clutch...the dress clips...the shoes....wow!! and I love your look!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@jennaharrison2649]

My favorites here are the fur collar, the black clutch, and those shirt clips! So pretty,i only find clear rhinestone ones, those are really special.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I have a pair of red rhinestone clips too somewhere, but I can't figure out where I put them, it's driving me mad! They are my favorite thing to find out in the wild :)

[@khaxjc1]

As someone with a smell sensitivity I thank you for sharing the leather glove story and for this video.

[@jodyhowarth5771]

I love everything you got! My most favorite was the black fur collar ,,your brooches and the 1920s day shoes they are so gorgeous!! I'm addicted to clutches !! You truly have Exquisite taste x

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jody!

[@Smokingpoetry]

"I don't mind being hazardous" hahaha

[@TheStarface09]

I love your videos and your original designs. I would totally buy your cloths! Make your clothing line! I need a dress from you when we start gigging this fall in LA.. Love your channel. Thanks for being you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! One day I'd love too for sure :)

[@glenmckenzie3243]

Love the 1920s shoes, they remind me of what women wore as they marched with the Suffragettes, practical but very feminine and elegant. Love those black leather gloves, I wonder if they were stored in a cedar or sandalwood chest or if the original owner used a sandalwood scented hand cream?? Black clutch bag, beautiful, just refined and very very elegant, I thoroughly enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@lms4959]

The reindeer pins are a treasure! They’re perfect on that cashmere sweater. You look fabulous. Love your videos and especially your hauls. I always learn something!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much!

[@maureencullen1008]

Fabulous buys. With the gloves, you need to hang them outside to air them.Sprinkle ordinary,non-scented baby talcum powder inside and shake to cover.Tip out excess .Then,if your able to,turn the gloves inside out so the lining airs first.Then turn them the right way around and hang on an outside line.Buy large pegs that are not too springy and put a piece of thick fabric,such as black felt,inside the peg before using.This will stop the gloves from being marked.This can take five days inside and out,totalling ten days or more. If it's very sunny cover with a pice of cotton cloth so the gloves don't dry out.If your concerned air indoors but move into different rooms to eliminate the smell. You don't air flat as the air can't circulate the gloves properly.When finished,rub a leather cream into the gloves so they remain supple.I hope this works as they look beautiful.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Maureen! I am definitely going tor try and air out/fix the glove situation after receiving so many good tips and ideas :)

[@henriettahenson]

Love the things you are showing us ....the brooches are great im a broochaholic ...i have boxes @ boxes can" t help myself i do wear them ..but i also like just looking at them ...have a great christmas X

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Henrietta! I hope you have a lovely holiday as well!

[@AdirondackRuby]

Great to see a video from you! The reindeer/leaping deer broach/pins you're wearing are so cute! "I don't mind being hazardous." LOL! Weird Girl Smelling Gloves! I am a book smeller, so I can totally relate.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Book smelling is totally valid :)

[@dacrayzblaze1]

that clutch is great. a bunch of granny squares!

[@kathrynnaughton4787]

The beautiful rhinestone citrine clips are for your shoes....usually black pumps! be careful putting those on your clothing as they will put holes in your clothes...the little hooks on the metal are to clip onto leather and to stay while you walk! great haul

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Kathryn! Actually these are dress clips and were worn like this photo shows here www.pinterest.com/pin/Ab58t2p8xtQv654jbnswqEXexBNVOyalHzAnk2h2lbg-8yHRkhI1ykc/ For more information on the differences, check out this post here collectingvintagejewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/collecting-vintage-jewelry-part-9-dress.html and here www.illusionjewels.com/research/dressclips.html

[@WhisperingWitchASMR]

It (a lot) harder to remove scents from leather and suede gloves, than cotton, nylon and similar material based ones, as a general rule. But you may find that sealing them in a zip-lock bag or other airtight container with a few unscented dryer sheets for a week (or more) can help to lift some of the unwanted scent out. An even more intense option, along the same lines, is to put them in an airtight container (again for at least a few days) with a odour neutralizing "air sponge" type of product (I've even gotten unwanted aromas out of metal jewelry with the latter approach). Wonderful haul! I always jump for joy when you share your latest vintage treasures with us (I'm smitten with that beautiful Coro dove brooch and the super elegant navy pumps).

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jessica! It's odd that before all of this excellent advice I hadn't even thought about trying to get the smell out of the gloves, but I am seriously going to give these tips a try because it is just too strong! I am so used to just being able to wash gloves that I just got stuck thinking of how to "wash" leather, since I've never done it before. Thank you for the tips I will give it a try!

[@eileentheequeen]

FABULOUS haul! ✨👌 I completely agree that the muted navy pumps perfect with your "new" clutch! I just love these hauls, keep em coming, lol

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Eileen!

[@Lele15728]

You look amazing as always and shop as much as you want! I LOVE these hauls. It's educational, how else would I know what to look for. (And happy Holidays to you) ☺️♥️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lele! Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@TheNYCndn]

I’m so grateful to you for your Royal Vintage recommendation, I’m a size 10 1/2 and have a hard time finding period shoes. I just bought my second pair 😄 And btw between your brows and haircut you have totally found and nailed your new look for 2019😉 Thank you love

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm so happy to hear that! I love RV shoes so much

[@michelledee9304]

Judy Lee is one of my favorite vintage jewelry companies. I love the brooches.

[@AOuiBitWorn]

I love those black 1920s shoes. I bet they look great with so much of your things. Do you happen to remember the color of lipstick and brand that you have on? It's stunning.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Lara! It was probably Coloupop's liquid matte lipstick in the shade Ribbon, which is no longer available. I have the shade Season 10 now which I find to be very close.

[@AOuiBitWorn]

@@TheClosetHistorian Why do they do that? Come out with a great color and discontinue it? :-) I'll check it out. I usually do MAC Ruby Woo but it's a bit orange tinted on me. Thank you!

[@Greeningermany]

I had leather gloves that I purchased second hand that reeked of perfume. I filled socks with baking soda and fresh coffee grounds and tucked them inside the gloves and placed the whole thing in a ziplock bag for a few weeks. It removed most of the smell and left the gloves smelling much fresher. I use this technique with thrifted shoes or un-washable items and it works a treat.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I have to get new/fresh baking soda because I tried locking them in a tuperware with baking soda for a few days but I think the baking soda was possibly reeeally old so it didn't help! Thank you for the tips, I'll keep trying ;)

[@Brandyrose111]

What’s funny is I was last night (it’s like 5:20 am now) I was watching this video in Walmart out loud on my phone (because I left my head phones in the car) and I was wearing a late 40sish looking purple skirt and a white turtle neck sweater. With purple eyeshadow, purple scarf, red lips and white circle earrings. My whole outfit wasn’t vintage (expect the earrings and scarf) but it looked vintage. And while I was watching I got a couple stares at my outfit haha. But it really doesn’t bother me because I got like 4 compliments all day from my outfit! Which was super fun! Anyways I just finished the video now and thought you’d like to here that! Also I loved the video! 😊💖

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Brandy! Sounds like a super cute wintry look! I really don't think things have to be "true vintage" to look vintage. Gotta get the look however we can out here ;)

[@WatermelonPeppermint]

r/thathappened

[@madameremade]

Love your channel......I'm subscribing : ) Beautiful cashmere sweater on you too. I really like the neckline and colour.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@HUDSONVINTAGE]

The big gold feather is Kramer. I'm a big fan so I watch your old videos.. don't judge me :)

[@602redroses]

Love to see your hauls. The fur collar was made for you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@22mendonca]

Great haul! I love those navy pumps. The heel looks easy to walk in which is a 'must have' requirement for me. X

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@makingforts]

You look so fabulous! I love your accessory hauls

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kathryn!

[@ddog5858]

I wonder if Fabrize would get the smell out of the gloves. Test to make sure it doesn't stain.

[@Judy122550]

I am a new subscriber I love vintage as well i have a lot of pins from my Nanny,Mom & Great Aunt have a lovely week ( Judy )

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Judy!

[@KetogenicKim]

I really love the black smelly gloves 🤣😅 and the lime green ones ..beautiful. I don't know if anyone recommended it in the comments but you could try storing the black gloves in a paper bag with newspaper, as long as you can protect them from the ink, and that can help in pulling sent out of items. some people put things in the freezer, but I don't know what that would do to the leather.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The freezer is mostly for killing off any bugs/moths in vintage and antique clothing I believe. I have tried quite a few things now with these gloves and am about to give up and just buy a different pair of black leather gloves!

[@melissaroscher1080]

Your look today reminded me of Joan Crawford.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Melissa!

[@loretta_3843]

"I don't mind being hazardous"😄 must admit, I've never had occasion to hear anyone say this!

[@rebeccaturner8340]

Oooh the Vera scarf! I love Vera scarves. That one is so vivid too! Such a pretty yellow. I have several Vera scarves myself. There's just something about their patterns that I really enjoy. I love your taste in general but I'm a lurker. I rarely comment. Just had to pop out for Vera I guess lol

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I looove vintage scarves, I need to stop!

[@coffeecat3299]

This is the first video of yours I have watched, I'm so happy I've stumbled across your channel. You are so pretty!! I'm excited to watch more!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! :)

[@brendabaum6442]

I’ve got a few pairs of Sofft shoes. Sofft shoes last and last. I hope you love them!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Good to know! I was looking for any navy shoes and just got lucky they were so cushioned too!

[@retroreceptionist7571]

Also I have that silver feather pin literally the same one

[@lesliejacobs3605]

I’ve been looking for navy shoes, too. I don’t know why they’re in such short supply these days. Very nice thrift haul!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Leslie! I actually picked up these items online (mostly from Etsy), I am not this lucky with genuine vintage while out thrifting sadly!

[@victoriahirst3398]

Would love to see another jewellery display/storage tour

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I indeed have a jewelry video coming up tonight actually! :)

[@marybethmorrison]

I recently read online, that an effective way to deodorize leather is to put it in a lidded plastic container with six unwrapped bars of Irish Spring soap. I have not tried this yet, but I have a killer 70s embossed leather purse that, sadly, has a killer musty storage smell. Odoban, baking soda, and vodka + water have not worked. I will try and remember to report back. It might help your gloves.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

It is definitely the leather piece of it that is tripping me up, but I have gotten so many great tips that one of them is bound to do the trick!

[@HUDSONVINTAGE]

Oh and the Coro dove is 1940's vermeil and is worth about $100

[@geertjebrandenburg195]

Would you make a video on how to date items of clothing? I think it's so fun to do a little detective work when I buy 'vintage' but I'm terrible at it!😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I can do my best, but I'm still not a suuuper expert at it either! I can certainly do a video on vintage vs. definitely not vintage though, as so many antique malls and places mark things incorrectly and almost seem to try and fool people!

[@erinj1360]

Get a bag of activated charcoal for the smelly gloves. I have successfully treated some really stubborn smells.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

They are sitting locked up in a container with baking soda currently, but if that doesn't help I'll certainly be try all these other hacks!

[@heather368]

You really look phenomenal in fur!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Heather!

[@heathergrey6915]

The girl I buy vintage from told me to get smells out of item place them inbox with baking soda. Maybe that might help with the leather gloves.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm totally going to try this!

[@alaineblaylock557]

Love the hair ❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@veronicasuestarlite4080]

Bee your hair and makeup is on point! I don't know what you're doing but keep doing it and please work on the the makeup tutorial. To get the scent out of your leather gloves, place them in a ziplock type bag and place in freezer for 2 weeks. TaDa. This process typically works for any odors, even the dreaded mothballs. Have a beautiful Christmas. xo

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I have borrowed a fancy ring light to try and film a make-up tutorial soon!

[@jaynedough405]

Very nice ... as usual. 😊😉

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@luckysweetheartvintage476]

I would call them sable or hazelnut perhaps

[@valygrrrl]

you look so good with bangs!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@retroreceptionist7571]

Omg them dress clips!!!

[@tiffanytomasino335]

❤

[@Ashley-gw7jb]

What red lipstick are you wearing? What are your top three lipsticks.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

In this video I am wearing Colourpop liquid matte lipstick in the shade "season 10". All my favorite reds are Colourpop liquid matte lipsticks! Usually I wear the shade "ribbon" but that one was limited edition.

[@Ashley-gw7jb]

TheClosetHistorian Thanks! I have one of their holiday matte liquid lipsticks and found the color uneven and drying.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Bummer! I totally love their products, it's the only lipstick I use.

[@templedrake5094]

I am trying to get into vintage but my feet are extremely small. Sometimes a size 5 doesn’t even fit me.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I can imagine this is a challenge indeed!

[@MsVictory1945]

I wish you would live the prices so we'd know what you consider a "good" prices for things.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I understand, sometimes I remember to and sometimes I forget. Also, tbh, I don't really want everyone to know how much money I "waste" on vintage when I should be saving, which is the real truth because I really shouldn't be shopping! But I am very weak. The feather brooches here were both under $20, the dress clips were just under $30, the leather gloves were $25, the other gloves were $10 each. I can perhaps try and do a sort of price guide video to outline what I look to pay for various vintage things to help less experienced vintage shoppers!

[@MsVictory1945]

Thanks! I've seen some truly crazy prices for "vintage" things in stores.

[@agargoyle12345]

"hand washing" buh-dum-cha!

[@joycegodsey]

those are shoe clips. I have never seen anyone wear them elsewhere.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

While shoe clips are also a thing, so are dress clips www.illusionjewels.com/research/dressclips.html collectingvintagejewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/collecting-vintage-jewelry-part-9-dress.html www.pinterest.com/pin/AWfopCyXBOPGNVHLjg3Dl6Z7wbKVjl0nBVwc4cZnn4Zok96pnG_UumQ/ www.pinterest.com/pin/274860383479225177/

[@ddog5858]

My mom has her mom's alligator purse from the 1940s

[@chelseyrader]

make your own line of gloves....

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I wish Chelsey, I wish! If I had the money to do such a thing I most certainly would!

[@Madalyn_Thorne]

How do you find your glove size?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Jessica of Chronically Vintage has a great post all about this here www.chronicallyvintage.com/2012/10/how-to-size-vintage-gloves.html

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

Those American duchess shoes haunt my dreams, I swear! So beautiful. I'd try to close the offending gloves in a box with those odour absorbing jelly thingies for cabinets (English, Stella!) or even unscented cat litter, it should help reducing the smell. Totally unrelated but, if I can ask for your input, have you ever washed boiled wool? I had a bit of a sound of music fantasy this morning and found a Tyrolese jacket, it's vintage and I think it needs deeper washing than the suggested dry cleaning. If I keep the water reasonably warm and steady I guess I should be fine? Technically it already shrunk, didn't it?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I should totally try boxing the gloves up with some baking soda or something, I hadn't thought of that! Sadly I have no experience with washing boiled wool, or any thick coating type fabrics really. I would agree with your assumption, but I'm not sure either!

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

TheClosetHistorian oh yes, baking soda should do the trick as well! Now that you mentioned it I remembered that I actually use it to clean carpets and faux fur -read somewhere someone used it to clean pets as well, but I can't bring myself to experiment on my furry fiend, lol; anyway, I wonder if you could use it on your corde clutch? I usually pour it on the surface, leave it for a bit and then brush it out. I don't know.

[@lovecats6856]

I call them shoe clips

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I made a whole video about dress clips once! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfNimqXe62Uo9E

[@lovecats6856]

@@TheClosetHistorian actually, shoe clips fall off easily. I am going to use mine on a dress, or blouse/sweater