Vintage Show & Tell // Best Finds of 2021

[@shortsweettoo]

I was so love to see you alter the Lilli Ann top/jacket. Learning how to do alterations is something I am sure all of us would love to know. Loved the video either way. Thanks.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Debbie! It's only the skirt of that suit that needs altering, luckily for me ha

[@DeHumaneVestisFabrica]

If you're concerned about the ethics of plastic use in making plastiflex purses, there is the option of using recycled plastic. Recycling is an imperfect process, and it's obviously not as efficient as simply not making new things at all, but it might be enough to assuage the environmental guilt of making plastic things.

[@WardGalina]

You can also 3D print with bio degradable plastic

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I hope so! Alas I just don't know anything about plastics...that is too far down the science ✨😂

[@laurenaquilina4609]

Ahh the coat looks amazing on you!!! I feel like I found the perfect person to send it along to. And I might be a little biased, but I would love to see you alter the Lilli Ann!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so so much, and for the stamp of altering approval!! It scares me but would be soooo worth it 😅❤

[@ailsadixon408]

I don't know where to start but oh heaven the greeeeeeennnnn suit and the striped clutch, my Goddess💚🖤 Enjoy all your beautiful things, thank you for sharing them with us. So excited to see the Lili Ann alterations too & a big yes to the beaded handbag tour.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Ailsa!

[@msamios.321]

That green suit gave me a flashback to 1989. I worked at Macy’s at the time, and there was a dress/jacket combination very typical of the 80s does 40s action that I had my eye on. The dress was a bottle-green floral print rayon, and the jacket was cut just like the jacket of that suit. I waited for the sale, and someone else grabbed the last one in my size the day before the sale. I might have cried a little bit.

[@sephestra.]

Goals aren't exactly like firm rules, more like "it's something I'd appreciate attaining" so I think you're doing great so far!

[@theculteredvulture13]

Yes, please! I would love to see you alter the suit. Definitely wanting to learn more about custom fitting clothing that already exists in my wardrobe. That bat brooch...devine!

[@gregoryduran]

Yes! Consider yourself bothered to show us how to alter Vintage! I’ve tried in the past on men’s pants, but it wasn’t perfect…..

[@rodentary]

After being locked inside and dealing with the pandemic, i am going crazy and would wear that handbag out during the day

[@luli237]

Yes for the altering video and yes for the bag collection!! Here! Im bothering you! Feel bothered! 🤣😘

[@naturalcambion3747]

That rose brooch is exquisite, as well as that green suit!

[@sherrysenf-mcginn7693]

My favorites were the bat broach and the cat broach. They were amazing and right up my alley. Can't wait to see more of your clutch/purse collection. Thank you for sharing

[@marymary5494]

Gorgeous. When you do these vintage finds I find my self thinking about all the glamorous women who owned these pieces before you and their lives. 👌💕

[@sarahgautreaux2363]

I look forward to seeing the suit alteration and handbag collection videos.❤

[@waterbitten]

Side note: the neckline of your dress is just perfection! 👌🏽

[@Groovygrace365]

This eye look is great! I love that it’s both kind of transparent/light, but also iridescent! I second the matchy matchy lifestyle as well, it makes me feel like I have my ish together even tho I definitely don’t!

[@22mendonca]

Wow! I am sooooo jealous of all the pretties😍 Bianca, yet again you have surpassed yourself with this collection of vintage treasures! That bat brooch 🖤x

[@kathrynmccarthy]

You have such a cool collection, I would love to see some vintage styling videos with your recent finds where you're just styling outfits and pulling the whole look together with accessories and all that. That's one of my favorite parts of your making-of videos - getting to see the new dress/etc. styled up in a whole look. And WOW, that green suit! Beautiful! Also for the plastiflex handbag idea, there've been a lot of recent innovations in plastic that's bio based. Some of them can even be composted in industrial composting! What if you used one of those for the 3D printing?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kathryn! I like doing styling, but the algorithm tends to not like those videos which is a conundrum!

[@waterbitten]

the silver evening clutch and the green suit! *drool* great finds!

[@amysullivan2414]

Man! I can totally see Rosalind Russell sporting a clutch like that green stripy one.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I love Rosalind Russell!

[@KatherineYoung]

I love the bronze bead bad and the striped clutch! I am all here for the purse video and for creating the plastic purses. I think a limited run of something people would treasure for a long time would be amazing.

[@lydiahiri1853]

I love the matchy matchy everything😍 I'm tempted sell my house and just buy everything I like on Etsy 🤣

[@linw7320]

🤣🤣🤣🧡

[@l3cubed]

Oh that Lilli Ann suit is beautiful! Would love to see the alteration process. A few other people have brought up that you can use recycled or biodegradable filament to print with to lessen the impact. I do think it’s important to at the very least get someone to model and document the pieces in the 3D printing format even if you never print one before it becomes lost to history. If you choose that route you should maybe look for a bag in poor condition so it can be deconstructed for measurements/construction techniques.

[@guineverecassidy4855]

You are the perfect person to made to measure alter the Lilli Ann! You simply have to do it. You have the skills, take a deep breath, put on your patience and go for it!

[@megansoetebier5543]

Audible gasp when the black, yellow, and green clutch came up on the screen. Gorgeous.

[@janethagy8871]

Show us the box bags! There! I said it! Also, NO ONE IS 100 % perfect! I vote for getting a blue clutch to match those shoes! Always enjoy seeing your collection!

[@starrynyte158]

Omg yes! Please film the alterations if you decide to do it! That would be fascinating to explore!

[@scarletleigh7273]

Hmmmm...i guess you could make the tiles for the bags from resin? Resin crafts are super popular nowadays and people do make their own molds. However, figuring out how to make them from recycled plastic would be 👌👌👌

[@recyclecouture]

on the plastic flex handbag. look into using recycled plastic bottles, bottle caps to make the purses. I would buy one in yellow, purple, green, red etc...you get the point.

[@Rhaifha]

That duet clip brooch! That's so nice! I've been eyeing something like that for years now!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I recently lost my Jonah to cancer and that cat brooch just squeezed my heart.😿💔

[@ailsadixon408]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 🐾🌈

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm sorry for your loss ❤ I'm still missing my Cleo dearly too for sure

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

You bring so much into my world with your lovely clothes and lovelier self Thank you for sharing.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Barbara!

[@eo9044]

You could always use the single smaller brooch with a light silky scarfy thingy to nestle it in and make it...more.

[@VeretenoVids]

I giggled when you were talking about cats because I was watching this with one cat on my chest and another on my legs. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that it's almost their lunch time.

[@Charliefarley170287]

I 100% agree wit the bit about cats and dogs. Dogs are so eager to please and have no chill and I just can’t deal with that. Although my cat is kind of full on when he has the zoomies but I love him too much.

[@shirleydrake1602]

I love the fit of the green suit on you and yes, yes, yes the black coat is Devine!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Shirley!

[@shortforkatana]

Literally gasped at the Plastiflex bag. What a fun accessory! It's gorgeous as is, but now I'll be dreaming about duping it in a black and rainbow colorway 🤩

[@apollonianeumer3094]

Lovely finds! I actually got my first brooch recently, it's a silver oak leaf.

[@simonecummings9157]

1. 12:58 Do It! It's a useful functioning item that is not one time single use and destined to be garbage. You can do small batches (of recycled plastics as Jennifer Whyte notes) so people who want to cherish them in their own collections will keep them out of dumps/landfills. Another advantage to small batches is the ability to change the design of the tile shape and not just the color way sooo lots of variation to tinker with there. Also you would low key be doing a reproduction of a really cool style of bag that history bounders for the period it was made in would love to have in their collections and closets. As someone who thinks about things that could be reproduced for appreciators of today... this would be a really cool project to undertake. In your own time of course. 2. Show us all of your bags! And the suit that you have to alter too! In general show us all of the things when ever possible. 3. If it's not a hassle can we please see some close ups on IG of the details on the jackets and bags? I'd love to see the details of the cuts/seams that you mentioned in this video along with the eye buttons and textures of the bags. 4. No one will blame you for snatching up a steal of a deal on Etsy or any other similar site, because Finders Keeper...is a thing and going Cold Turkey on the shopping is a bit of a Tough Road to Hoe, only three months into the year. But Hoe it You Will!

[@crystilmurch5659]

These are such neat items. The dress clips/brooch combo is so cool! I've never seen anything like them before. The necklace you have on is to die for! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Crystil!

[@hyyariima]

Yes to the beaded handbag collection 👜👛 . The rose brooch and bronze beaded bag are so pretty.

[@gillianstapleton7741]

Yes please to the Lili Ann suit, and I love the iridescent eye shadow!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gillian!

[@MiffoKarin]

OMG that coat! I would love to see how to alter garments, I sometimes struggle with how to alter my mockups to get them right and a video like that would probably help.

[@MardieMar]

The gold hinge bag is truly amazing!

[@josie8581]

Giiiirrrrrllll all of this is gorgeous! I may have bought the shiny new car shoes in blue because I kept seeing them on your channel and I couldn't resist anymore. I'd love to see you alter the suit, I'd love to see a whole lookbook with all of these pieces, they're amazing!!! 💙

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Josie! I hope those shoes have been treating you well ✨❤

[@killamoosdraree730]

Great finds and awesome gifts! I would love to see how you alter the suit. I also love antique and vintage beaded handbags though my own collection is all hand-me-downs from family. Many years ago, I set out to limit myself on buying things. I found the best way to handle my urge was to set a budget. My personal budget is not as much based on dollars spent as it is based on items acquired. For example, only one pair of new shoes per year, maximum 15 new articles of clothing per year (yes this includes undergarments and loungewear), and 5 new accessories per year. Limiting myself in this way has helped immensely with not only saving space in my overstuffed closets and dressers, but has also helped me make more thoughtful choices regarding quality and (somehow) has managed to save quite a bit of money.

[@NotYourMomsGaming]

I'm a little late to the party here, but regarding 3D printed plastic for handbags: It's very common to use PLA plastic for 3D printing, which is made from fermented plants, not petroleum, and is recyclable and biodegradable under certain conditions. You can also obtain recycled PLA for 3D printing. All that to say sustainable 3D printing is a thing. :)

[@Mysmichelle69]

Let us see you alter the Lilli Ann!! ❤✌ happy green day lol

[@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303]

That green clutch 😍😍 I agree, red is also my neutral 😂 the only time that I'll wear something in the pink/nude family is when I'm going out to eat something that's renown for removing lipstick as one eats 😂 Edit: the green suit reminds me of an Aer Lingus flight attendant in the best way possible! They've had some amazing Irish designers design their uniforms over the years Edit 2: that bronze beaded bag!!!!! It's so fecking pretty!!

[@ces1932]

l love your style, it makes me smile to see you enjoy the old things, when I was a teen in the mid 70s, I shopped thrift store for vintage clothing.

[@rtboothby3053]

Yes, please, I would love to see your box bag/beaded handbag collection video. I love box bags. This was a fun video, and I would love to see your alterations on that suit that’s a bit snug.

[@999Lumen]

In love with the yellow striped purse with the attached coin purse.

[@dacrayzblaze1]

that striped handbag is lovely

[@angellacoombs2801]

Outstanding finds! I enjoy seeing the things that make you happy.

[@slothburglar]

I gasped when I saw that green bag. It's so perfect for you.

[@marcco44]

the finds on your hauls bring you so much joy! always fun to watch!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marcco!

[@ellawhomersley4340]

Oh that Lilli Ann is to Die for ! Absolutely would love to see your alterations !

[@luzUpcycles]

Yes!, i want to see the beaded bags please!, love your haul, beautiful items.

[@verynotreally]

Oh my gosh, I am VERY looking forward to a beaded box purse video. I’ve managed to nab a couple, and they are just so sparkly and glorious, they put a smile on my face. Money is tight right now, but I dream of finding a blue one in a charity shop (with a pools of light necklace with inside; may as well dream big!). I’d love to see your collection.

[@kimbaxley7595]

OMG I want that bat broche. I am a very goth leaning person so I love all of your dark pieces and dresses!

[@meme-sw1pc]

I like the way the handle folded in to make it a clutch, very cool.

[@debralewis8671]

Yes please for the beaded box bags - love them! I am also trying to avoid spending lately, and feeding my vintage obsession on smaller items such as earrings/hair flowers

[@eurekahavok]

That Lilli Ann suit is gorgeous! And green is my favorite color too, so I doubt I could have passed that green clutch up either, it’s beautiful! I love seeing all your wonderful finds! 💚

[@DeniseMJoerg]

Always enjoy any of your finds. Box handbags would be very nice!

[@threadandneedlefish]

No joke, I had a dream last night that we went to a flea market to go antiquing together. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what dream you bought, as we were quickly swept away on a coastal road trip that involved a stint underwater. Take that information as you will, but consider bringing scuba gear on your next antiquing trip.

[@trudicole3520]

I love that Lily Anne suit and your lovely coat which looks terrific on you you are very fortunate with your shopping I never seem to have any luck when I shop

[@stampcrab]

Thanks for sharing! I couldn't look away from all these womderful pieces. I would feel bad encouraging further budget sabotages, but I'd love to see more, so maybe etsy window shopping videos?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I can go through and showcase other things from my collection for sure ❤✨

[@rd6203]

💚🖤💚 HAPPY GREEN-IS-THE-BEST-COLOR DAY!

[@bethliebman8169]

Loved the black coat. Very yummy. Also liked the cat brooch and the dress clips. Let's not dump more plastic into the environment. Just my 2 cent's worth.

[@kosmosjk]

Hi Bianca, that bronze beaded handbag is just soooo - sooooo - lovely, amazing find, what a bargain 🙂

[@suzanne529]

From an "apple shape", I am envious of your waistline!

[@Raayvhen]

It would be so wonderful if you had a third one of those duet clips that was slightly larger so you could put it on the lower v of that dress as well.

[@TheZeyre]

Hi Bianca, Delightful collections! Who knew there were beautiful sparkle bat broaches??! The sparkle bags are just grand. I also like your idea of dressing up to go for an antique shopping afternoon. I may follow suit in something other than jeans a parka and a sweater now that the weather is better. The light line spring green eye shadow is just perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Warm wishes from melting -thr-snow-rapidly-Canada (thank God). 🍀🍀🍀🌏🌎🌍 j.

[@doblemaltita]

" matchy matchy pirate vampire or replicant dame" it's a great bio

[@liesbethverhaeghe8252]

Love the handbags you found😍😍😍 to die for!! Please show us the alterations on the suite🙏🙏🙏 it looks like a real jem and it would look stunning on you!!!

[@janealldayjane]

"so I guess it like weapon in your handbag which is nice" LOL!

[@joiedevivre2005]

I am so envious (green with envy, you might say) of the racing green clutch bag. Green is also my favorite color. I also seek a rainbow Plasticflex purse as my Holy Grail (as well as a green one). I have four already - Black, brown, white & even red, but I admit, I am greedy for more. Very jealous of your find!

[@dyanalayng5507]

Love the bat broach! And that smart "look here!" neckline shows off jewelry to perfection. My bat love is partly through finding the Batzilla and Megabattie KZbin channels 🦇🖤🇨🇦

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sandiemable]

Living through you, Bianca. The suits are beautiful and look lovely on you! xoxo's Sandie

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sandie!

[@sarahparker4023]

My daughter and i are watching this video and a few others this morning, i have a coffee and she has her box of brooches

[@damogranheart5521]

The jacket with the covered buttons and gathered bust stitching is exquisite as are the clips/broach. And thank goodness you look fabulous in your favorite color green! Have fun antiquing! And if something sings to you get it! I lost out on a Mission style rocking chair that was gorgeous! They closed the store and it was $385. I am still kicking myself! Of course I would have had to tie the person I was with to the roof of her vehicle so the rocker could be out of the elements. That probably would not have gone well.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! "Nothing haunts us like the vintage we didn't buy" as the saying goes 😂

[@charlenemorris2538]

Please film the Lilli Ann alterations. It would be so interesting to see its construction and how to tailor it to yourself.

[@raraavis7782]

Damn, those were some spectacular finds. You have such a refined and distinct taste, I'm quite jealous. And at least you already got a lot to 'play with' in your low buy year!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rara!

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

That coat is to DIE for! ❤️❤️❤️

[@teressebirkett3387]

So many pretty things. We need pretty in our lives right now so I fully support the purchases.

[@emmadavey3892]

Nice of you to share the endorphins 😍 very much appreciated!

[@brendabijak7171]

That neckline is to die for........oh my

[@WheezyCatLady]

The metallic green shoes and bag 😍 so beautiful!! Re bringing new plastics into the world. I was speaking to a client of mine the other day about this. I mentioned my concerns with it (as I'm bringing more plastic into the world with a product of mine). She is incredibly 'up' on environmentally friendly practises and ethics etc and she said that plastics have a place in the world, there was a reason it was created. However, single use plastic is the main issue. Also, PETG (which is what I'll be using) is better at biodegrading than acrylic, for example. I think if you are going to make a bag that you will cherish and use and mend and re-sell for example, then you are not part of the main problem. Hope this helps!

[@nelekyumakilnoma5664]

With your beading skills, I can see you making a green beaded beetle bag X3

[@charliecat5686]

That clutch is just WOW!!! So amazing!

[@tanishahogan9396]

3-D printing those tiles sounds like a great idea. I know there are some filament makers that claim to have recycled types of filament...so, maybe that would help with some of it??

[@HeyJenkies]

These are some really gosh darn fantastic finds!! I’d love to see a video sometime making a bodice with a square set sleeve/armhole. I’ve seen a few patterns with square armholes and it’s quite an unusual detail that fascinates me.

[@kellylincoln8244]

Oh my gosh all of these things are out of this world amazing! Congratulations on finding matching accessories (and gosh a blue clutch like that would be amazing) And finally nabbing that green suit! Gosh those suits are amazing. These are some of my fav videos that I watch again and again- so thanks for uploading!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kelly!

[@Topazera]

Wow, that coat is stunning, that one really jumped out to me! 😍 The striped clutch is amazing too and I'm not even a handbag person! Putting in my vote to see the Lilli Ann suit after it gets altered, count me as curious about that. 😁

[@melodysimonson1510]

I would love to see your vintage beaded bags!! I love them too!

[@charliecat5686]

Yes! To the 3D printed plastiflex!

[@lynnekingham8754]

What an amazing coat!! Looks fantastic.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lynne!

[@frankieb43]

I'd love to see the Lilliann alteration video as well as a beaded handbag collection vid. When I was a teenager I collected 1920s-40s handbags which I've still got safely stashed somewhere. You got some absolute beauties - loving the bronze handbag. I really like your brooches- the bat, red rose and the cat one ❤️. I think the coat is great looks so stylish!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Frankie!

[@natashacandicehenry9475]

Please can you draft a underbust corset! I need this now. I love your videos. They are bomb and your being 😊😊😊😊

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I adore that red rose broach.